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Cover Me (Cover Me #1)
by
L.A. Witt (Goodreads Author)
When paramedic Nick Swain responds to a shooting in a seedy neighborhood, his entire world is thrown off its axis. His life is threatened…twice. Allegations of racism and medical neglect threaten his career and his ability to sleep at night. Not that he’ll be sleeping any time soon after the incident throws him into the path – and arms – of Detective Andrew Carmichael.
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ebook, 414 pages
Published
September 8th 2010
by Carnal Passions
(first published September 2010)
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4.5 stars. Very good m/m romantic suspense about a paramedic who is consumed by guilt over a judgment call that left someone dead and put his own life in danger. Maybe. If he's not just being paranoid.
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"Read Initially Aug 13, 2012~Re-Read Jan 23, 2013 ""
4 Stars~
★The writing is done well~
★The plot intresting and pulled me right in.
★MCs were very likable.
★The research seems to be done well~as far as the paramedic field priority's (done in a military triage style) I did enjoy that~ I also loved the dx and action rendered to the tension-pnemothorax it was done exceptionally well, capturing ALL of my attention on that bit of action~ sweeeeet!
Yes, this chick has something (more)to say about this b...more
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Undecided about this one. I liked some of the other books by this author, but this one somehow didn't sit right with me. The writing was ok, some humor, some drama.
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Nick and Andrew's relationship is hot! It drove me a bit crazy with Andrew constantly putting more ideas into Nicks head when obviously Nick has plenty going on up there on his own. Even though Andrew was doing it to be cautious. I love their raw need for one another, and understood those needs to get passed the emotions and stress of one another’s jobs. It showed just how much they were meant for one another. The plot was great and keeps you on the edge front to back. 4 star worthy!
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Cover Me by LA Witt is a complex and gritty novel at 107,000 words from Carnal Passions (Champagne Books). It features a first-person viewpoint and several red-hot sex scenes as well as a detailed, insider look at the high stress world of paramedics and cops. I had two small regrets – first, that the setting was never specified beyond a nameless North American city. Second, the narrative, while fast-paced, seemed slightly overwritten with Nick’s tendency to overthink events.
However, Cover Me mor...more
However, Cover Me mor...more
Well, I really loved it. The sex scenes were just stunning--I've never read sex scenes like this before. They were descriptive, sensual, and erotic. The story was good, but it was so darned long and a bit heavy that I got tired and I just wanted the book to end. Yes, it is a romance story, and it's completely from Nick's POV. I am learning about relationships as far as reading romance books goes--this character is non-communicative and is could be read as closed off. But he communicates in diffe...more
This book must have taken place in Siberia because the characters "shivered" and "shuddered" almost 100 times in this book (yes I counted because I couldn't believe how many times these two words were used). Everyone shivered and everyone shuddered. Even the simple task of crossing the street made them shudder and shiver. Where, exactly, was the editor before this book went to print.
The book had potential in the issues it dealt with. Racism and homophobia always add a deeper level to any plot li...more
The book had potential in the issues it dealt with. Racism and homophobia always add a deeper level to any plot li...more
It's a perfect balance between suspense, emotions and romance.
The title, Cover Me, is tell enough about the whole story.
Nick Swain is a dedicated paramedic who haunted by his guilty feelings after he responds to a shooting in a seedy neighborhood. His life is threatened…twice. Allegations of racism and medical neglect threaten his career and his ability to sleep at night. Then there's Detective Andrew Carmichael who helps him a lot to sleep tight in the night and cover him from a lunatic junky...more
The title, Cover Me, is tell enough about the whole story.
Nick Swain is a dedicated paramedic who haunted by his guilty feelings after he responds to a shooting in a seedy neighborhood. His life is threatened…twice. Allegations of racism and medical neglect threaten his career and his ability to sleep at night. Then there's Detective Andrew Carmichael who helps him a lot to sleep tight in the night and cover him from a lunatic junky...more
I liked this story and there were some incredibly tense plot moments that had me holding my breath. The chemistry between Nick and Andrew was off the charts hot and even the whodunit part was unpredictable.
I've had paramedics for friends before, and their stories are harrowing, so this one is totally believable to me. The one small quibble I had, though, was that the police, in the beginning and aside from Andrew, didn't seem to take the threats Shawn made on Nick's life very seriously. No one k...more
I've had paramedics for friends before, and their stories are harrowing, so this one is totally believable to me. The one small quibble I had, though, was that the police, in the beginning and aside from Andrew, didn't seem to take the threats Shawn made on Nick's life very seriously. No one k...more
While I enjoyed this story, I thought that Andrew fed Nick too much paranoia. Nick was borderline neurotic at times with his paranoia. It was crazy and very dramatic. Wouldn't have been if something would have happened sooner...
So Nick responds to a call in Masontown, which is a seedy neighborhood. Things go down and he has to triage the 4 victims on the ground. He "tags" them and of course, the only black person on the ground, gets "black-tagged". Two were "green-tagged" and one was "red-tagged...more
So Nick responds to a call in Masontown, which is a seedy neighborhood. Things go down and he has to triage the 4 victims on the ground. He "tags" them and of course, the only black person on the ground, gets "black-tagged". Two were "green-tagged" and one was "red-tagged...more
L. A. Witt's writing was recommended to me on the AfterElton.com website. "Cover Me" lives up to the popularity it has gained and is a pretty distinguished addition to the m/m romance genre--a genre that may not get the respect it deserves. The characters are expertly drawn, the narrative is tight and vivid, and the romance is, well, romantic.
Readers, male and female, are drawn to the m/m romance genre for a variety of reasons, but the universal desire seems to be characters you can care about,...more
Readers, male and female, are drawn to the m/m romance genre for a variety of reasons, but the universal desire seems to be characters you can care about,...more
Probably closer to 3.5 stars. There were parts that were really enjoyable, so I'll give it the benefit of bumping it up. Both Nick and Andrew were well written, but a whole lot of internal dialogue on Nick's part and a number of repeated phrases had the story dragging on quite a bit. It just seemed like it was really long, but looking back it doesn't seem like all that much happened. I think if it had been a little less wordy with more action it would have been better. There were a lot of sex sc...more
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Cover Me opens right in the action. Paramedic Nick Swain arrives at a horrific shooting and stabbing scene in the middle of the bad part of town. With only two paramedics and multiple victims, he is forced to make a difficult triage decision about whom to treat first. One of the women is "black tagged," meaning she is too injured to treat when there are other victims that might be saved with immediate help and there are too few paramedics to go around.
As Nick tries to treat a women's injuries, a...more
As Nick tries to treat a women's injuries, a...more
One of the more interesting M/M stories I've read in a while. The story, while dealing with how the two protagonists came together, was not overly cloy. While I love the scorching chemistry between the two, I was also very invested in the dilemma that brought them together. LA Witt wasn't afraid to bring in tougher issues into the book, and she was able to convey them realistically and skillfully.
This is an author I will be putting on my must-buy list. I cannot wait to read the sequel and catch...more
This is an author I will be putting on my must-buy list. I cannot wait to read the sequel and catch...more
A 2.5 to 3 star book only for being well written & having a well thought out plot. But I found parts of this boring with too much internal dialogue often repeating the same thing over and over. A first person POV did not help this story. I think we're supposed to feel empathetic not claustrophobic. As for Nick & Andrew, I'm not sure why they're in love other than their similar stressful jobs & they both use sex to unwind. This book could have done with a lot more action and a lot les...more
Wow, did I EVER forget how fucking GREAT this book was! I had originally rated it a measly 4 stars, but I went ahead and bumped it up to 5 stars and then bypassed my favorites shelf and put it on my fuck yeah, 5+ stars shelf. I originally read it and the sequel Search Me back in 2011, the story of a EMT and cop thrown together one fateful night on an emergency call. Their relationship is burn-the-house-down scorching and all the angst, sexual tension, suspense, action and passion made for an inc...more
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3.5 stars because of the ending.
Really liked the two characters, Nick and Andrew (though I liked Andrew better). I understood Nick's fear but had to wonder why he remained at his station house. It seemed like a lot of risk for those poor fellows to continue to work there. I hate all the BS that comes from Govt. cuts that results in so many vitally important things not happening and some of that seeped into this story (which I could have done without since I don't read fiction in order to read c...more
Really liked the two characters, Nick and Andrew (though I liked Andrew better). I understood Nick's fear but had to wonder why he remained at his station house. It seemed like a lot of risk for those poor fellows to continue to work there. I hate all the BS that comes from Govt. cuts that results in so many vitally important things not happening and some of that seeped into this story (which I could have done without since I don't read fiction in order to read c...more
A paramedic and a cop? Hell yes.
Even though Nick's head wasn't always a comfortable place to be, it was definitely active. His emotions came through loud and clear, he didn't apologize for being who he was, and he was able to find someone who complimented his personality. There were also quite a lot of laugh-out-loud moments, mostly because of the dialogue. And just enough tension to keep me wanting to know how it all turned out.
Even though Nick's head wasn't always a comfortable place to be, it was definitely active. His emotions came through loud and clear, he didn't apologize for being who he was, and he was able to find someone who complimented his personality. There were also quite a lot of laugh-out-loud moments, mostly because of the dialogue. And just enough tension to keep me wanting to know how it all turned out.
I really liked this book. It started out and had me hooked from the beginnging. The characters were great! Nick was trying to do his job when the wrong words set off a grieving lover and then he is suppose to save a dying women while (view spoiler)...more
I liked the book, but I didn't love it. I hated, however, the Kindle formatting, which provided constant anomalous line breaks after only a few words. At times this could be quite disconcerting e.g.
I figeted, trying to get comfortable in my dress
uniform.
So, nice book, perfectly good book, didn't rock my world.
I figeted, trying to get comfortable in my dress
uniform.
So, nice book, perfectly good book, didn't rock my world.
The story may have been a little thin in spots but the MCs were very personable. I like the whole learning to trust theme so it worked for me. Plus the bedroom scenes were intense. I don't usually comment on the sex, prefering to stick to the story. But for Nick and Andrew the sex was an important part of their journey.
Good, solid read. Felt well researched and was truly well written.
Andrew is my sort of hot hunk, Nick has my type of humor, so I was pleased all around.
The suspense and feel of danger was well done too.
I'm certainly off to find the third part in this series to see what happened then.
Andrew is my sort of hot hunk, Nick has my type of humor, so I was pleased all around.
The suspense and feel of danger was well done too.
I'm certainly off to find the third part in this series to see what happened then.
Very strong story and characters I really felt I could empathize with. Their struggles were so believable and their emotions just as wrought with indecision and insecurity as any persons would be. I really liked this book. Looking forward to reading the next books in her series.
The emotions and intimate scenes between these two characters melted me. I just loved every minute they were together. The story was well done too, interesting and well thought out. Another great read by L.A Witt. Looking forward to the next in the series.
This was a truly awesome book. Very well written. The romance was hot and true to life:new love while dealing with the stresses of being a first responder.The plot was exciting and kept me on the edge of my seat.
Highly engaging read. This is by far my favorite of L.A. Witt's writings. The characters have depth, the story engrossing, and the relationship feels real and authentic.
I liked the story. And the character development of the MC's, as well as their relationship building, was at a good pace.
However, as many others have commented, I think the agony over what might happen just dragged on a bit much and the book could have been shorter and packed a greater punch if some of that long drawn out imaginary worry was cut back a bit.
The two MC's were hot together and developed a close and ultimately loving relationship so they were the saving grace of the story for me....more
However, as many others have commented, I think the agony over what might happen just dragged on a bit much and the book could have been shorter and packed a greater punch if some of that long drawn out imaginary worry was cut back a bit.
The two MC's were hot together and developed a close and ultimately loving relationship so they were the saving grace of the story for me....more
It was an OK read for me. I really like LA Witt's writing, but this just seemed to drag on unnecessarily for me. I kept reading but just wanted it to be over already.
Jul 16, 2011
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This is a very good, suspenseful read. It's one of those books that I really shouldn't have put off reading for so long.
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This book was really great. I loved almost everything about it. The characters were fantastic. The plot was exciting but not overly so. It didn't break my heart like some others I've read. So many love scenes. They were very good. I enjoyed it immensely. I'll be reading the third in the series to continue with Nick/Andrew. Highly recommend.
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L.A. Witt is an abnormal M/M romance writer who, after three years in Okinawa, Japan, has recently relocated to Omaha, Nebraska, with her husband, two cats, and a three-headed clairvoyant parakeet named Fred. There is some speculation that this move was not actually because of her husband's military orders, but to help L. A. close in on her arch nemesis, erotica author Lauren Gallagher, who has al...more
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