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74th out of 78 books
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34 voters
To Keep and to Love (Keeping You #2)
by
Serena Yates (Goodreads Author)
Ryan Johnston and Daniel Miller, reunited at Ryan's twin sister's wedding after four years of forced separation, are hoping to build a happy life together. Ryan wants nothing more than to be an equal partner to his lover, but his self-confidence is very low and his biggest fear is that he has nothing to contribute to their future. Daniel, thinking all is well now that Ryan...more
Paperback, 298 pages
Published
January 1st 2010
by Dreamspinner Press
(first published December 31st 2009)
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So far, I have been touched, cried and bonded with the characters and can't wait to see what is in store next!
I just finished and this is one incredible story!!!
I just finished and this is one incredible story!!!
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I enjoyed the story itself and read straight through but I did have a few niggels.
This is a sequel and much longer story, here we see Ryan and Daniel settling in together and moving forward.
Planning a wedding and Ryan getting back on his feet and gaining some well deserved self confidence.
The OTT baddies and the almost stereotypical opposite families ( one family is hateful, destructive, delusional, dangerous and overly 'religious' and the other couldn't be more loving and supportive) the consta...more
This is a sequel and much longer story, here we see Ryan and Daniel settling in together and moving forward.
Planning a wedding and Ryan getting back on his feet and gaining some well deserved self confidence.
The OTT baddies and the almost stereotypical opposite families ( one family is hateful, destructive, delusional, dangerous and overly 'religious' and the other couldn't be more loving and supportive) the consta...more
Not badly written, but way too... gushy-sweet. I liked the characters well enough, but the dialogue, not so much. Usually I find myself skimming descriptions to get to the dialogue, but here I was skimming dialogue to get to... something else. To me there was just way too much "You're beautiful, I love you, I worship you." And I was seriously frustrated with Daniel's inability to understand why Ryan wanted to contribute something to their relationship and why he didn't just want Daniel to "take...more
It was really nice seeing these guys again and I really enjoyed the story. The only thing I didn’t like was that there was too much sex for me. The sex kind of interfered with the pacing of the story for me, I know most readers like sex in their stories but I just wanted to skip the sex and continue with the numerous other things going on.
I really loved the twins they were so cute and funny. I normally don’t care for kids too much, if they’re there ok they’re there no big deal but these two kids...more
I really loved the twins they were so cute and funny. I normally don’t care for kids too much, if they’re there ok they’re there no big deal but these two kids...more
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Have you ever wondered what happens when a love story ends? I certainly have. When you close a book, don't you wish to peek into the future and see if they really live happily after? Yes, they love each other and are together, but their success isn't automatically guaranteed. Good relationships don't just happen; they require a great deal of hard work and willingness to compromise. Daniel and Ryan, in 'To Find and To Keep' by Serena Yates, are standing at the door of their happily ever after, ye...more
I had to read again the first book, because I almost didn't remember anything. ^^;
It was so long, unlike the first book. And it's not necessarily a good thing. Yeah, I'm not a fan of long books. XD
I loved Ben and Kare, they were such great friends, and the twins, Eric & Edward-- they were so damn cute. <3
I also loved Daniel's parents, Thomas and Susan, they were so nice. Have I said that I love the twins?! I so love them! XD
It was a good read. :3
It was so long, unlike the first book. And it's not necessarily a good thing. Yeah, I'm not a fan of long books. XD
I loved Ben and Kare, they were such great friends, and the twins, Eric & Edward-- they were so damn cute. <3
I also loved Daniel's parents, Thomas and Susan, they were so nice. Have I said that I love the twins?! I so love them! XD
It was a good read. :3
This story picks up where To Have and to Keep leaves off. Daniel and Ryan have reunited and started to build a life. Their happiness is threatened by a number of factors. I'm not going to say anything more because I don't want to spoil the story, but this was an enjoyable read that I couldn't put down. The characters were full and rich with great supporting characters that added richness and depth. I expecially loved the twins.
I enjoyed Keeping You #1 and this follow up doesn't disappoint.
I enjoyed Keeping You #1 and this follow up doesn't disappoint.
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I really enjoyed watching the relationship between Ryan and Daniel develop fully. Ryan is a sweetheart, Daniel as well. I liked the flow of the story and the development of the characters and the relationship dynamics of all the characters in the book. I look forward to reading more of this series.
Loved this book – Great sequel to ‘To Find & to Keep’
Winterjade’s review said it more eloquently then I can.
Except for: If like me you had missy eyes during the first book, get the tissues ready.
The acceptance of Ryan by Daniel’s parents was just one instance that had me reaching for them.
Winterjade’s review said it more eloquently then I can.
Except for: If like me you had missy eyes during the first book, get the tissues ready.
The acceptance of Ryan by Daniel’s parents was just one instance that had me reaching for them.
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I loved the first book, and the second did not disappoint. While it would be easy to criticise the stories for being a little too sweet and for the evil parents being a bit over the top, there is something truly engaging about Ryan and Daniel's romance. I look
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Before I really start the review, I just want to say that I've read a few of Serena's books and I've really enjoyed some of them. Unfortunately, this wasn't one of those. I didn't really care for the first book in this series and I'm afraid I liked this one even less. The dialogue didn't feel genuine to me. The words didn't seems natural and I had a really hard time imagining Ryan and Daniel saying all those things to each other. The conflict felt a bit contrived and the overall unrealistic feel...more
3.5 stars
The book was decent and I really liked Ryan and Daniel. There were a lot of great scenes where you really go to know them. However, there was more sex scenes that necessary. I found myself just skipping over them because I felt like I was reading a recycled sex scene. I'm not saying the scenes weren't hot, but there was just too much.
Also, the dialog between Ryan and Daniel seemed stilted at some points. They were beyond mushy, to the point of over the top at times. I can say that I fel...more
The book was decent and I really liked Ryan and Daniel. There were a lot of great scenes where you really go to know them. However, there was more sex scenes that necessary. I found myself just skipping over them because I felt like I was reading a recycled sex scene. I'm not saying the scenes weren't hot, but there was just too much.
Also, the dialog between Ryan and Daniel seemed stilted at some points. They were beyond mushy, to the point of over the top at times. I can say that I fel...more
At least ten times better written and more well-developed than its prequel, To Find and to Keep. But still not crazy about it. Too predictable, too contrived...just not very realistic overall.
no matter how I tried, I just couldn't read it. I did give it to one of my gay friends and he enjoyed it and passed it on as a first-read winner..
Enjoyed this one as much as the first book in the series. I plan to add Serena Yates to my autobuy list.
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I loved this book. It picks up with the story started in
To Find and to Keep
, as a matter of fact it starts the next morning. Ryan and Daniel have several issues to confront and overcome. I followed their struggles as individuals and a couple with much interest. Other than the marathon sex sessions, I found them to be very believable characters. The secondary characters added depth to the story and I'm curious about the stories surrounded several of them.
NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!!! FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think this will be my first official gay romance novel.
Ah man - I knew I should have run over Ryan's parents with my truck in the first book. They are truly evil people. Ryan stole my heart in this just like in the first one - I love his compassion and emotion. Daniel's not so bad himself - yeah, I fell for him, too. I really enjoy the two of them together and the twin sister, Nicole, is a great secondary character, I'm glad the boys have her. And of course, the twins are freaking adorable. AND the ending... *wipes tear*. Great follow-up read - can'...more
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I love these 2!!
Just like in "To Find and to Keep", Ryan and Daniel stole my heart. I love the way Ryan finally came into his own, and they finally get their HEA.
If you loved the first, you'll love the second.
If you loved the first, you'll love the second.
Less sex scenes and this story would have been mint. Other than that I liked it.
Pretty boring.
Review to come
Interesting, fresh, has depth.
Note: From First Reads
Note: From First Reads
Loved it !
May 20, 2013
Astrid Detlefsen
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I’m a night owl who starts writing when everyone else in my time zone is asleep. I’ve loved reading all my life and spent most of my childhood with my nose buried in a book. Although I always wanted to be a writer, financial independence came first. Twenty-some years and a successful business career later I took some online writing classes and never looked back.
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