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Wylde Boys #2
Carson
[Siren Everlasting Classic Erotic Alternative Cowboy Romance, M/M, HEA] Some people believe that life is balanced. For Samuel Cougar, that is the farthest thing from the truth. As Sam struggles to keep the cracks of his life from growing larger, he discovers just how difficult going it alone can truly be. But Carson Wylde is determined to show Sam that behind every good man there is a cowboy. Crossing the line from friend to lover is as easy as breathing for Carson. He just wishes it was that easy for Sam. The closer he tries to get to the man, the harder Sam runs. Carson knows he has to hold on with both hands or risk losing the one man he wants forever with. Tragedy can sometimes bring people closer together, or it can tear them apart. Carson walks through hell for Sam in order to find heaven at the Wylde Cattle and Guest Ranch. ** A Siren Erotic Romance
164 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 14, 2013
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Lynn Hagen
548 books1,187 followersLynn Hagen loves writing about the somewhat flawed, but lovable. She also loves a hero who can see past all the rough edges to find the shining diamond of a beautiful heart.
You can find her on any given day curled up with her laptop and a cup of hot java, letting the next set of characters tell their story.
You can find her on any given day curled up with her laptop and a cup of hot java, letting the next set of characters tell their story.
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April 24, 2017
Una historia super bonita y con unos personajes entrañables♡
October 24, 2013
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You may be wondering why I decided to make one review for two books by Lynn Hagen. Well, I started reading Carson and then I realized halfway through that I had also read Jessup way back when it was first published. What I noticed was that these two stories ran in parallels. Both stories happen at the same time period, characters were more or less exactly the same, and I was getting glimpses of incidents from the first book in the second. So off I went and decided to read the first book once more. That way, I was able to cohere the two stories and get deeper into the plots.
After reading both books, there was one pretty glaring detail that bothered me: Chase. Chase was Jessup's friend and played a huge role in his life and Ben's. This was a friend who had a lot of text and pages devoted to him and his situation twisted my emotions. What I am having trouble with is that Chase's character was not given the same importance in the second book. In fact, it was the undesirable Troy who was given more importance. I felt that Chase should have been given more due - well, that's just my opinion so don't mind me.
Jessup and Ben's story was a good romance but it got swept aside by Chase. Yes, that character is a HUGE one so imagine my confusion when it was swept aside in the second book. Other than Chase, the thing going on between these two men was the same formulaic romance we are all used to. The left hook Ben-is-married-has-kid-is-not-married thing was just that: a left hook that came out of nowhere and got resolved from out of nowhere.
The story of Carson and Sam itself was quite romantic but a bit overdone? The hot and cold approach was nice at first but when it kept going on as it did for a lengthy time, I got a bit frustrated with Sam's character. My fault is that personally, I don't like hot and cold situations of any kind and I place it under the category of indecisiveness which I absolutely place well beneath my boot heel. So when I got a huge dose of it, I just reacted, is all. Forgive me.
All throughout these four men's stories, I was more curious about Cody and Boone's story. Cody and Boone's story has the potential for a great read, I hope it reaches its potential. I have a pretty good inkling to where the story of Courtney and Elliot was coming and going, too.
The way these two books are written, now that I have re-read book 1 and finished book 2, is it right of me to conclude this is how the next installments are going to be written as well? I think I am, so it would be interesting to see which character gets swept under the rug again. It would also be nice to see the story unfold from a different perspective as well. Especially from Boone's. Again, if it were not for Chase's character, I think I would have read these two books differently.
You may be wondering why I decided to make one review for two books by Lynn Hagen. Well, I started reading Carson and then I realized halfway through that I had also read Jessup way back when it was first published. What I noticed was that these two stories ran in parallels. Both stories happen at the same time period, characters were more or less exactly the same, and I was getting glimpses of incidents from the first book in the second. So off I went and decided to read the first book once more. That way, I was able to cohere the two stories and get deeper into the plots.
After reading both books, there was one pretty glaring detail that bothered me: Chase. Chase was Jessup's friend and played a huge role in his life and Ben's. This was a friend who had a lot of text and pages devoted to him and his situation twisted my emotions. What I am having trouble with is that Chase's character was not given the same importance in the second book. In fact, it was the undesirable Troy who was given more importance. I felt that Chase should have been given more due - well, that's just my opinion so don't mind me.
Jessup and Ben's story was a good romance but it got swept aside by Chase. Yes, that character is a HUGE one so imagine my confusion when it was swept aside in the second book. Other than Chase, the thing going on between these two men was the same formulaic romance we are all used to. The left hook Ben-is-married-has-kid-is-not-married thing was just that: a left hook that came out of nowhere and got resolved from out of nowhere.
The story of Carson and Sam itself was quite romantic but a bit overdone? The hot and cold approach was nice at first but when it kept going on as it did for a lengthy time, I got a bit frustrated with Sam's character. My fault is that personally, I don't like hot and cold situations of any kind and I place it under the category of indecisiveness which I absolutely place well beneath my boot heel. So when I got a huge dose of it, I just reacted, is all. Forgive me.
All throughout these four men's stories, I was more curious about Cody and Boone's story. Cody and Boone's story has the potential for a great read, I hope it reaches its potential. I have a pretty good inkling to where the story of Courtney and Elliot was coming and going, too.
The way these two books are written, now that I have re-read book 1 and finished book 2, is it right of me to conclude this is how the next installments are going to be written as well? I think I am, so it would be interesting to see which character gets swept under the rug again. It would also be nice to see the story unfold from a different perspective as well. Especially from Boone's. Again, if it were not for Chase's character, I think I would have read these two books differently.
June 26, 2015
Reading this book gave me an idea that all the stories revolving the Wylde Boys happen overlapping each other. It wasn't that hard keeping track of everything especially since each book has a couple that they are concentrating on. Though I was real sad when i read about Chase again
It was great reading how events affected each person differently, what they were thinking at the time and stuff. It also helps to understand how different circumstances affect them all. Though I just finished with Carson's story and currently going through Elliot's, I'm starting to see a pattern to them. Not telling though. You have to read them and put yourself into their shoes to understand what I'm saying ;)
Congrats Lynn Hagen for another awesome book! :)
It was great reading how events affected each person differently, what they were thinking at the time and stuff. It also helps to understand how different circumstances affect them all. Though I just finished with Carson's story and currently going through Elliot's, I'm starting to see a pattern to them. Not telling though. You have to read them and put yourself into their shoes to understand what I'm saying ;)
Congrats Lynn Hagen for another awesome book! :)
October 16, 2013
This was a bit strange to read as it is happening at the same time of the first book, so we are seeing events that we already read about in the first book, just from a different perspective. I wonder if the rest of the series will be the same?
April 26, 2020
What a strange endearments, gorilla and midget but they were perfect for Carson and Sam.
January 24, 2024
3.6 estrellas
Lindos
Lindos
December 14, 2015
I really felt the emotional connection between Sam and Carson once it was forged. Seemed to happen a bit on the slow side to make the connect but it was there. Plus the turmoil over Sam’s family problems.
What I did NOT like…. The fact that Carson and Sam’s story is happening in conjunction to Jess and Ben. I would have to re-read Jess’ book now to confirm but there’s several places that was like it never happened in book 1. Or just not important enough in that particular plot line’s network to be mentioned? Clearly we saw connections between Elliot/Courtney, Carson/Sam, and Cody/Sheriff but I wouldn’t have taken that to mean that these relationships are happening simultaneously. When Sam gets hurt (second time) I distinctly remember no mention even in passing in Jess’s book (but I could be wrong).
Then we jump way ahead (no intro just figure it out by phrase of ‘last November’. We find that there is some ‘interesting news’ from Cody (this is not explained WHAT the news is.. so why mention it?) and Sam’s oh so important and like a bff sister cousin who’s supposedly close to him basically blows him off after moving away. Then at this point Sheriff “Boone” is like family, have a commitment ceremony like in the back yard, then the boys are playing a card game.
I can’t stress how MUCH this timeline bothers me! A few key places throughout Jess’s timeline where Sam and Carson are trying to connect could and/or should have been mentioned in a little passing in Book One but the majority just doesn’t fit with the previously established base line. But for this SIMPLE fact this would have been just as great as book one for me.
I was really looking forward to the rest of the Wylde Boys but seeing as this disappointed me in the set up I’m not sure what to think. Hmm maybe I’m just being too sensitive…
What I did NOT like…. The fact that Carson and Sam’s story is happening in conjunction to Jess and Ben. I would have to re-read Jess’ book now to confirm but there’s several places that was like it never happened in book 1. Or just not important enough in that particular plot line’s network to be mentioned? Clearly we saw connections between Elliot/Courtney, Carson/Sam, and Cody/Sheriff but I wouldn’t have taken that to mean that these relationships are happening simultaneously. When Sam gets hurt (second time) I distinctly remember no mention even in passing in Jess’s book (but I could be wrong).
Then we jump way ahead (no intro just figure it out by phrase of ‘last November’. We find that there is some ‘interesting news’ from Cody (this is not explained WHAT the news is.. so why mention it?) and Sam’s oh so important and like a bff sister cousin who’s supposedly close to him basically blows him off after moving away. Then at this point Sheriff “Boone” is like family, have a commitment ceremony like in the back yard, then the boys are playing a card game.
I can’t stress how MUCH this timeline bothers me! A few key places throughout Jess’s timeline where Sam and Carson are trying to connect could and/or should have been mentioned in a little passing in Book One but the majority just doesn’t fit with the previously established base line. But for this SIMPLE fact this would have been just as great as book one for me.
I was really looking forward to the rest of the Wylde Boys but seeing as this disappointed me in the set up I’m not sure what to think. Hmm maybe I’m just being too sensitive…
June 1, 2014
This one hit close to home as we came back to Jersey to take care of my grandfather who started showing signs of Alzheimer's. It really got tough because we all worked and he would leave the house when no one was home. Luckily, my aunt and her husband had recently retired and she took him to their house where she can watch over him 24/7. She also has her own new granddaughter that keeps him lively. This book touched base on the stress of dealing with a loved one with Alzheimer's and how much they can take out of you. Even though my aunt doesn't have to work like Sam did, all the care for her father still takes its toll. Thank you Lynn Hagen for this wonderful story with its close-to-home message.
June 12, 2014
I still thought that bear was going to turn into a human. The fact that this sequel was happening at the same time of the first book just with a different perspective was confusing at first. I didn't want to read the same events over from the first book. I would have rather it happened in a consecutive manner but the first book hinted to this relationship happening at the same time as Ben and Jessup. Hagen did do a decent job with intertwining everybody's story. After I got over that fact, this was a good sequel. I was entertained and involved with the characters. I like the Wylde Boys.
November 3, 2013
Ok, so I'm not a fan where a series of books takes place at the same time with each book having a different character point of view,. This is exactly what book 2 ended up being. A lot was glossed over that was revealed in book 1 however I thought some of it was pretty significant and it was like it never happened.
I didn't really feel the romance and the skipping through time lost the flow of this book for me.
I didn't really feel the romance and the skipping through time lost the flow of this book for me.
June 22, 2015
While I thoroughly enjoyed the ride along to Sam and Carson falling in love. I hated that it was in line with book 1. It felt like I was just reading book 1 again and then a few bits and pieces of Sam and Carson thrown in the mix. I found myself wanting to skip a lot because I'd already read that in the first book and don't want to read it again. In my opinion it really took away from the story of Sam and Carson. I'm hoping that book 3 isn't that bad.
August 2, 2014
An ok book. Not really alot of plot. Sometimes I got a little confused with all the characters.
I think all 4 of the brothers are gay and trying to keep track of them and their partners wasn't easy. Also there were an awful lot of trips to the hospital in such a short book.
I think all 4 of the brothers are gay and trying to keep track of them and their partners wasn't easy. Also there were an awful lot of trips to the hospital in such a short book.
January 8, 2014
2.5 stars. This would have been a great book if it weren't for it being exactly like the first one, you are basically rereading everything but with two different points of views. The only book that I'm really looking forward to reading is Cody's.
November 25, 2013
While each book is a different brother's romantic story the time line overlaps the first book so many parts of this tale you already know.
I still found it very enjoyable.
I still found it very enjoyable.
May 25, 2015
Sam has been through it all and it was great to see Carson standing by his side.
October 18, 2013
3.5 stars
January 19, 2014
Better than the first one!!!
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