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Something in Common #7
Magnetism
Taggart Monroe wants to know what makes Rhodes Winslow tick. Rhodes finds the friendly barbs he and Taggart exchange intriguing, fun, and sexy. He wants Taggart and knows Taggart wants him even though he won’t admit it. Taggart studies people the way he studies the details of his cases, so he’s drawn to a man who is an enigma. Getting to know Rhodes is an adventure Taggart can’t resist, just like the magnetism between them.
201 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 23, 2013
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About the author
Talia Carmichael
60 books192 followersTalia Carmichael is a romantic who believes that family, no matter if it is by blood or those you choose as family, is integral to who you are. She is an author who writes sexy stories in a variety of genres. She believes in creating stories that encompass all that falling in love or lust entails, from the highs of that first blush of attraction to the lows of not knowing if you can make your coming together as a couple work, and then finally to the acceptance of the reality of making a life together. It's all about the journey.
Among her books you'll find contemporary, futuristic, fantasy, and paranormal settings with M/M themes that will have a happily-ever-after. Her books are passionate, intense, and real...to fill the craving.
Among her books you'll find contemporary, futuristic, fantasy, and paranormal settings with M/M themes that will have a happily-ever-after. Her books are passionate, intense, and real...to fill the craving.
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May 1, 2013DNF at 46% or somewhere around there.
Looking back at my review for the last book in this series I said never again. I don't know what happened but when this book came out I was all "Oh! Oh! Oh! I have to read it NOW!!". Fricking Crack Attack books and the sick hold they have on me.
So, let's start with this; this is Taggart and Rhodes story. Did I remember who Taggart was? Nope. Did I remember who Rhodes was? Ummm...nope. BUT but but I had long ago given up on remembering who any of these characters were or how they were related to each other. The ridiculous volume of characters in this series is just a little crazy.
Taggart and Rhodes...Taggart...and Rhodes. They were boring. I really don't know how else to put it. The characters were wooden and had no chemistry. Add that to the weird jumps in time and you get two people who apparently like each other but I have no idea why they like each other. I'm pretty sure that at one point the story jumps ahead several weeks and then rewinds a couple of weeks. What was the point of that? I don't know. I just really don't know.
I was struggling to get to even the 46% mark and once I got there I had to give up. I couldn't do it anymore. I think that at this point I really am done with this series. No, I'm serious, really.
Looking back at my review for the last book in this series I said never again. I don't know what happened but when this book came out I was all "Oh! Oh! Oh! I have to read it NOW!!". Fricking Crack Attack books and the sick hold they have on me.
So, let's start with this; this is Taggart and Rhodes story. Did I remember who Taggart was? Nope. Did I remember who Rhodes was? Ummm...nope. BUT but but I had long ago given up on remembering who any of these characters were or how they were related to each other. The ridiculous volume of characters in this series is just a little crazy.
Taggart and Rhodes...Taggart...and Rhodes. They were boring. I really don't know how else to put it. The characters were wooden and had no chemistry. Add that to the weird jumps in time and you get two people who apparently like each other but I have no idea why they like each other. I'm pretty sure that at one point the story jumps ahead several weeks and then rewinds a couple of weeks. What was the point of that? I don't know. I just really don't know.
I was struggling to get to even the 46% mark and once I got there I had to give up. I couldn't do it anymore. I think that at this point I really am done with this series. No, I'm serious, really.
April 26, 2013
3.25*
This story is part of the Something in Common series and also some of the characters from the Encounters series make appearances in it, although it can probably be read as a standalone I'm sure it is easier to follow all the interactions and the different people in the stories and more enjoyable if read in order.
Taggart can be a little scary, he is a detective on the police force, but has a mysterious military background, of course that's something he recognizes in Rhodes and is also attracted to.
Rhodes is in the security business, but his history is top secret and no wheedling from Taggart is going to get it out of him.
Although there is a criminal case that Taggart is working on, it really takes a backseat to the relationship developing between the two men. I thought with two such alpha males there might be more conflict between them but surprisingly they fit well together.
It's slow going, they date and talk and get to know each other, shop and cook together, joke and irritate each other. There is no big drama or silly misunderstandings in this story, there aren't any fights, conniving friends or family trying to make it hard for the guys and no raging homophobes.
If you are looking for a lot of action and angst then this probably isn't the story for you, but if you like a slow burning romance, cushion destroying puppies, a big circle of family and friends and a little bit of police work and catching bad guys this is the one for you.
This story is part of the Something in Common series and also some of the characters from the Encounters series make appearances in it, although it can probably be read as a standalone I'm sure it is easier to follow all the interactions and the different people in the stories and more enjoyable if read in order.
Taggart can be a little scary, he is a detective on the police force, but has a mysterious military background, of course that's something he recognizes in Rhodes and is also attracted to.
Rhodes is in the security business, but his history is top secret and no wheedling from Taggart is going to get it out of him.
Although there is a criminal case that Taggart is working on, it really takes a backseat to the relationship developing between the two men. I thought with two such alpha males there might be more conflict between them but surprisingly they fit well together.
It's slow going, they date and talk and get to know each other, shop and cook together, joke and irritate each other. There is no big drama or silly misunderstandings in this story, there aren't any fights, conniving friends or family trying to make it hard for the guys and no raging homophobes.
If you are looking for a lot of action and angst then this probably isn't the story for you, but if you like a slow burning romance, cushion destroying puppies, a big circle of family and friends and a little bit of police work and catching bad guys this is the one for you.
May 4, 2013
It was a nice enough wee read but it was a little boring and there was not a lot of chemistry between the MC's. While the cover is lovely its doesn't match up with the discribtion of the MC's at all.
April 23, 2017
I didn't really enjoy this couple. Their conversations were not really all that interesting and I didn't feel the connection. It was a perfectly good story and the situations, including having new puppies, as well as dealing with work issues, were done well.
March 28, 2015
Pretty average - however I acknowledge up front that I haven't read the earlier books in the series. Had I, then perhaps I would have been more invested in the MCs. As I read, I couldn't help but feel that there was no spark or ping to the MCs' attraction or relationship. Their conversations were very ho hum.
April 29, 2013
I loved it. So easy to read, no angst. Only one thing, the cover does not match de description of the MC. They look to young. In this book, the MC look more mature for me.
June 10, 2024
Very disappointing.
Out of the series, this has got to be the worst one to read. The book is all over the place and the books doesn't do anything. Now, you're left with another hanging situation that you may have to buy another book to complete it. The editor(s) should've gave the series back to have it totally rewritten!
Out of the series, this has got to be the worst one to read. The book is all over the place and the books doesn't do anything. Now, you're left with another hanging situation that you may have to buy another book to complete it. The editor(s) should've gave the series back to have it totally rewritten!
May 10, 2013
2.5 stars
Originally reviewed for Joyfully Jay
Taggart Monroe is confused by his attraction to Rhodes Winslow. The security expert annoys Taggart to no end, but there is something about him that Taggart wants more of. Rhodes enjoys nothing better than getting Taggart riled up for no other reason than to poke the bear, until he realizes the enjoyment he gets from picking on the police captain has gradually turned into attraction.
When the spark of attraction ignites between both men, there is no turning back. Deciding to take it slow and get to know each other better, Taggart and Rhodes build a solid relationship, doing their best to ignore secrets both are obviously keeping from one another – namely their mysterious pasts.
When Rhodes is accused of attempted murder by a dirty cop, Taggart must help Rhodes prove his innocence and then find the missing link in the case so the dirty cop has no way of escaping the many charges brought against him. Hopefully Taggart can do it while keeping Rhodes safe and his and his unit’s lives intact.
Magnetism is the seventh book in the Something in Common series by Talia Carmichael. And to say that these characters have “something in common” is putting it mildly. Taggart and Rhodes are practically the same person. They are both strong, snarky, sarcastic, men with pretty much the same personality. They both have covert backgrounds in either the military or spy-life. Frankly, for men with such interesting backgrounds and dangerous jobs, they’re so dull. I really wasn’t feeling them as individual characters or as a couple. I felt no chemistry either way. And frankly, they were both annoying most of the time. They are very competitive and argue like children over the pettiest things (i.e. who is more uptight, whose coffee is better, etc.). So, yeah, more than anything, they’re annoying.
Second, the writing doesn’t flow as smoothly as I like, especially the dialogue. I was most disappointed with the dialogue. When it’s not forced and awkward, it’s cheesy. And there’s a whole conversation in there about Skype, which felt like more of an advertisement than actual conversation. Also there’s not a lot of transition between scenes; it feels a little disjointed. And honestly, the first three chapters are just plain boring, and there are only eight chapters. There’s a lot of info given, but most of it is the main characters’ everyday routine, their family background, and some glimpses into their growing relationship, although a lot of time and relationship-building is skipped over. It’s just disappointing all around.
The plot is just okay. I’m not impressed with the everyday, ho-hum life that the two main characters portrayed. It didn’t hold my interest. The best thing about this book, and what gave this book a little saving grace was the crime drama portion, the little bit of mystery. I wish this book would have contained more of that and less of everything else. That part was interesting and, at times, exciting. But the romance fell flat for me.
So, I really am not all that impressed with this installment of the Something in Common series. The series itself isn’t that consistent, some books good and others less so. This is one that is less so. I’ve read all of the books to this point, and there are some characters that I absolutely adore. That’s what keeps me coming back to this series and hoping for another good story. So, until next time…
Cover: The characters on the cover appear to be younger than what I believe Rhodes and Taggart to be, and much happier. Neither of the main characters tend to be smiley, happy men. I do like the cover. I just don’t think it fits this book.
Originally reviewed for Joyfully Jay
Taggart Monroe is confused by his attraction to Rhodes Winslow. The security expert annoys Taggart to no end, but there is something about him that Taggart wants more of. Rhodes enjoys nothing better than getting Taggart riled up for no other reason than to poke the bear, until he realizes the enjoyment he gets from picking on the police captain has gradually turned into attraction.
When the spark of attraction ignites between both men, there is no turning back. Deciding to take it slow and get to know each other better, Taggart and Rhodes build a solid relationship, doing their best to ignore secrets both are obviously keeping from one another – namely their mysterious pasts.
When Rhodes is accused of attempted murder by a dirty cop, Taggart must help Rhodes prove his innocence and then find the missing link in the case so the dirty cop has no way of escaping the many charges brought against him. Hopefully Taggart can do it while keeping Rhodes safe and his and his unit’s lives intact.
Magnetism is the seventh book in the Something in Common series by Talia Carmichael. And to say that these characters have “something in common” is putting it mildly. Taggart and Rhodes are practically the same person. They are both strong, snarky, sarcastic, men with pretty much the same personality. They both have covert backgrounds in either the military or spy-life. Frankly, for men with such interesting backgrounds and dangerous jobs, they’re so dull. I really wasn’t feeling them as individual characters or as a couple. I felt no chemistry either way. And frankly, they were both annoying most of the time. They are very competitive and argue like children over the pettiest things (i.e. who is more uptight, whose coffee is better, etc.). So, yeah, more than anything, they’re annoying.
Second, the writing doesn’t flow as smoothly as I like, especially the dialogue. I was most disappointed with the dialogue. When it’s not forced and awkward, it’s cheesy. And there’s a whole conversation in there about Skype, which felt like more of an advertisement than actual conversation. Also there’s not a lot of transition between scenes; it feels a little disjointed. And honestly, the first three chapters are just plain boring, and there are only eight chapters. There’s a lot of info given, but most of it is the main characters’ everyday routine, their family background, and some glimpses into their growing relationship, although a lot of time and relationship-building is skipped over. It’s just disappointing all around.
The plot is just okay. I’m not impressed with the everyday, ho-hum life that the two main characters portrayed. It didn’t hold my interest. The best thing about this book, and what gave this book a little saving grace was the crime drama portion, the little bit of mystery. I wish this book would have contained more of that and less of everything else. That part was interesting and, at times, exciting. But the romance fell flat for me.
So, I really am not all that impressed with this installment of the Something in Common series. The series itself isn’t that consistent, some books good and others less so. This is one that is less so. I’ve read all of the books to this point, and there are some characters that I absolutely adore. That’s what keeps me coming back to this series and hoping for another good story. So, until next time…
Cover: The characters on the cover appear to be younger than what I believe Rhodes and Taggart to be, and much happier. Neither of the main characters tend to be smiley, happy men. I do like the cover. I just don’t think it fits this book.
April 19, 2016
Something In Common is just a nice, light enjoyable read. While not as intense or angst filled as other series the characters in the stories have no trouble getting my attention and keeping it. It's like comfort food, good to have when your feeling down or out of sorts need something that will bring a smile to your face and leave you with a happy contented feeling.
Rhodes and Taggert are total alpha males and watching then navigate their relationship without either of them sacrificing who and what they are is to say the least a very steamy and fun experience.
Rhodes and Taggert are total alpha males and watching then navigate their relationship without either of them sacrificing who and what they are is to say the least a very steamy and fun experience.
December 4, 2014
This series is bad. Some of the books do deal with child abuse but for the most part is full of love and fluff - after watching the nightly news we could all use more of that! Magnetism's MCs are police captain and security chief (former CIA. Both men have high powered stressful jobs. Sometimes work meant a date had to be canceled. I liked how both characters were understanding and didn't get upset. They acted like adults. The respect they had for each other came through in the writing. Neither felt inferior or superior to the other.
August 13, 2013
These had to be 2 of the most stubborn men ever! It amazes me that they would up together because they were both so damn hard headed. But it was another great book my Ms. Carmichael. I hate to think this is the last one though.
April 25, 2013
3.75 stars
October 10, 2014
A little boring, not enough chemistry, ugly cover.
May 29, 2013
I love this series :)
April 27, 2013
My favorite of the series I think!
April 29, 2013
I'm glad Taggart finally got his story :)
December 10, 2013
DNF. I could not get into this book, it fell flat for me.
May 18, 2013
4.5 stars...
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