Books ‘n Cozy Spots Book Rreviews: First Time for Everything (Anthology) – Courting Billy Roth by Nick Hasse

 

 

 

5 ~ Stars!
Review of ~ FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING (anthology) – COURTING BILLY ROTH by Nick Hasse

Romance / YA / Contemporary / m/m  

 (copy purchased from amazon)

 

 

Reviewed by Terry ~ for Books ‘N Cozy Spots Book Reviews, www.Talon-ps.com

 

 

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There’s nothing like the first time. Whether it’s a first crush, first date, first kiss, or finding tolerance and approval for the first time, for gay, lesbian, bi, and trans teens—or those still exploring and discovering their sexuality and identity—these important firsts can shape the rest of their lives. Gathering the courage to come out to their families, admit their feelings to a friend, or go to school presenting as the people they really are can be a struggle. But with the support of their allies and their own inner strength, the brave young people in these stories take the first steps toward happiness and living on their own terms. From sweet stories of newly discovered love, humorous accounts of awkward dinners and dances, to fights for acceptance and even survival, the teens in this anthology must face new challenges and rise to meet them. These are the first times they’ll never forget. 

 

 

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/first-time-for-everything-anne-regan/1120287041?ean=9781632164476

http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5397

http://www.amazon.com/First-Time-Everything-Leigh-Bailey-ebook/dp/B00MRM82ZE/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411615356&sr=1-3&keywords=nick+hasse

 

 

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I admit I usually stay away from anthologies but when I found out Nick Hasse was one of the authors I one clicked First Time for Everything.

This is the second book Nick Hasse has published. Once again he has used words to not only tell a story but also paint us a picture of Billy and Toby as they experience their first love. One of the things I love about Nicks writing is he can bring your senses into play with his words. You will see, feel, smell and maybe even taste this story as it unfolds.

Nick has done this so well that after you read this story if you have already experienced your first love your mind and heart will revisit that time. If you have not had this nerve racking, heart pounding, glorious event yet happen, you will be looking forward to it even more.

 

If you would like to read more from Nick Hasse check out his first book “Danny’s Dom”. I will advise you this story is not a YA story it is for the 18+ crowd. This story is a Contemporary meets Paranormal M/m, BDSM. I do look forward to more stories from Nick Hasse!

 

 

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  COURTING BILLY ROTH also received the following ratings:

 

ROMANCE FACTOR ~ 4 Hearts

 

HEAT FACTOR ~ 2 Flames a flame for each of our young men because the first time you fall in love you feel like you’re going to go up in flames

 

TWIST FACTOR ~ 2 for This could ruin their HEA!!

 

BONUS FACTOR ~ a small box of chocolates, movie popcorn and soda, a basketball going in the basket, a pic of holding hands

 

Some times when you buy an anthology you buy it because of one author. (I bought this one because Nick Hasse had a story in it.) So you get one good story and a collection of so-so or not so good stories. That is not the case with this anthology. There are many good stories for you to enjoy. So….

 

A big Thank You for Harmony Ink / Dreamspinner Press for putting together a wonderful anthology!