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Paradox Lost
Time-travel tour guide Reegan McNamara's job—taking eager tourists to whenever they want to go—is usually a breeze. A trip back to 2020 to watch a world-changing speech seems no different, until a woman runs away from his tour group before the jump home. Now her tycoon husband is demanding her safe return—or Reegan will lose more than just his job.
P.I. Saul Kildare's business is running on borrowed time. Due to a messy break with the police, he can't get a referral to save his life. When an enigmatic stranger bangs on his door one night and promises a windfall for a missing-person case, it seems too good to be true. But the two men have an immediate connection, and Saul can't pass up the chance to spend more time with Reegan, even if he's clearly hiding something.
Saul knows he shouldn't trust Reegan, and Reegan knows he can't get involved with Saul. But as their attraction evolves into feelings neither can deny, will they have the strength to take a leap of faith—together?
84,000 words
P.I. Saul Kildare's business is running on borrowed time. Due to a messy break with the police, he can't get a referral to save his life. When an enigmatic stranger bangs on his door one night and promises a windfall for a missing-person case, it seems too good to be true. But the two men have an immediate connection, and Saul can't pass up the chance to spend more time with Reegan, even if he's clearly hiding something.
Saul knows he shouldn't trust Reegan, and Reegan knows he can't get involved with Saul. But as their attraction evolves into feelings neither can deny, will they have the strength to take a leap of faith—together?
84,000 words
228 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 27, 2014
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Libby Drew
16 books110 followersLibby glimpsed her true calling when her first story, an A.A. Milne /Shakespeare crossover, won the grand prize in her elementary school's fiction contest. Her parents explained that writers were quirky, poor, and often talked to themselves in supermarket checkout lines. They implored her to be practical, a request she took to heart for twenty years, earning two degrees, a white-collar job, and an ulcer, before realizing that practical was absolutely no fun.
Today she lives with her husband and four children in an old, impractical house and writes stories about redemption, the supernatural, and love at first sight, all of which do exist. She happens to know from experience.
Libby’s STATE OF MIND received rave reviews for being fast, clever, and relentless and was nominated for a Bookie Award for Best M/M Novel of 2011. 40 SOULS TO KEEP, Libby’s third novel, has been described as intense and heart-poundingly good and was praised by Publishers Weekly for maintaining a high level of suspense.
An avid supporter of gay rights, Libby donates her time to the Trevor Project and organizations that work to support marriage equality.
Today she lives with her husband and four children in an old, impractical house and writes stories about redemption, the supernatural, and love at first sight, all of which do exist. She happens to know from experience.
Libby’s STATE OF MIND received rave reviews for being fast, clever, and relentless and was nominated for a Bookie Award for Best M/M Novel of 2011. 40 SOULS TO KEEP, Libby’s third novel, has been described as intense and heart-poundingly good and was praised by Publishers Weekly for maintaining a high level of suspense.
An avid supporter of gay rights, Libby donates her time to the Trevor Project and organizations that work to support marriage equality.
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March 10, 2016
I'm not a huge fan of time travel and I had my doubts, but this was a great read, with cool, inventive sci-fi world-building, two wonderful leads and, especially welcome, some terrific side characters. The story pulled me in immediately and from then on it was a total ride, with great action sequences and plenty of suspense, lightened by enough comic moments to keep the whole experience fun.
Bottom line: definitely recommended for fans of M/M sci-fi and time travel stories.
Bottom line: definitely recommended for fans of M/M sci-fi and time travel stories.
March 26, 2014
Audiobook review:
I loved this!!!
This time travel romance was hot and alittle angsty, with tons of action, a very cool take on time travel--as tourism! The narration of the audiobook fave it an almost noir-ish feel, which I really loved. This is my first book by Libby Drew, and I cannot wait to read more!
I loved this!!!
This time travel romance was hot and alittle angsty, with tons of action, a very cool take on time travel--as tourism! The narration of the audiobook fave it an almost noir-ish feel, which I really loved. This is my first book by Libby Drew, and I cannot wait to read more!
April 13, 2014
**3.5 stars**
I have a thing for time travel books. It started when I was a kid with A Wrinkle in Time and has continued throughout my adult life. I've read Outlander multiple times and practically hug it at night. I just find time travel love stories to unbearably romantic.
"Paradox Lost" was a nicely done time travel story with some good romantic chemistry. I always enjoy Libby Drew's writing. She writes in a way that feels... easy. Her stories have a great flow to them and this one was no exception. I was hooked from the start and effortlessly got into the groove of the book.
I had a few problems with some of the finer details of the story. Reegan had a PhD in history and was supposed to know the time period of 2020 like the back of his hand. That is why it was irritating for me when he didn't know some pretty basic facts about the era that he was visiting. He kept trying to open things voice activation and bumbling through 21st century appliances. It felt odd to me that a time traveling historian wouldn't know when things were invented.
Also, I kept thinking that Reegan's speech would sound different from Saul's. If I think back over 100 years and I traveled to that era, I would stick out from the moment I opened my mouth. I kept waiting for them to comment on accent or speech usage or something like that.
I tend to think of all of these details when I read a time travel book and they become distracting for me when I find inconsistencies.
Despite my nit-picking, this book really did have a lot to offer. It had a decent amount of action, some nice sex scenes, and it kept my Kindle glued to my hand all day. A solid 3.5 star (aka between "liked" and "really liked") for me.
**Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
I have a thing for time travel books. It started when I was a kid with A Wrinkle in Time and has continued throughout my adult life. I've read Outlander multiple times and practically hug it at night. I just find time travel love stories to unbearably romantic.
"Paradox Lost" was a nicely done time travel story with some good romantic chemistry. I always enjoy Libby Drew's writing. She writes in a way that feels... easy. Her stories have a great flow to them and this one was no exception. I was hooked from the start and effortlessly got into the groove of the book.
I had a few problems with some of the finer details of the story. Reegan had a PhD in history and was supposed to know the time period of 2020 like the back of his hand. That is why it was irritating for me when he didn't know some pretty basic facts about the era that he was visiting. He kept trying to open things voice activation and bumbling through 21st century appliances. It felt odd to me that a time traveling historian wouldn't know when things were invented.
Also, I kept thinking that Reegan's speech would sound different from Saul's. If I think back over 100 years and I traveled to that era, I would stick out from the moment I opened my mouth. I kept waiting for them to comment on accent or speech usage or something like that.
I tend to think of all of these details when I read a time travel book and they become distracting for me when I find inconsistencies.
Despite my nit-picking, this book really did have a lot to offer. It had a decent amount of action, some nice sex scenes, and it kept my Kindle glued to my hand all day. A solid 3.5 star (aka between "liked" and "really liked") for me.
**Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
May 13, 2018
***3.5 Stars***
January 30, 2014
Reviewed for Prism Book Alliance
Have you ever seen the movies Back to the Future or Somewhere in Time? Did you like them? Well, I did and Paradox Lost reminds me of both. I daresay this is more thriller than scfy, so for those that are looking for strictly scfy, you may be disappointed. By and large, Paradox Lost focuses on the predicament in which Saul, Reegan and Sylvia find themselves in 2020. If you're wondering 2020 looks much the same as today. A bit disappointing, yes, considering that technology advances exponentially on an almost daily basis, but watching Reegan's fascination with all things "retro" more than made up for it. Also, there are several references to the future, it's technological advances and even some commentary on how technology has negatively affected society, all of which satisfied my scfy quotient.
It's a classic, possibly clichéd trope but an effective one. Let's face it classics don't become classics for no reason. The star-crossed lovers trope, I admit it; I'm a sucker for it and Paradox Lost uses it effectively. It even managed to break through my insta-love boundary with just a few simple words:
Saul has a checkered past. He's not all that verbal and doesn't trust easily; so, his connection to Reegan shocks him as much as the rest of us. He's ex-military and an ex-cop so you can extrapolate that he's had his fair share of loss which he's unsuccessfully trying to bury in a bottle of Stoli when there's a pounding on his door. Reegan tornadoes into his life and makes him an offer he can't refuse especially since his PI business is on the cusp of folding. You can also extrapolate that with Saul's military and police background that he's highly perceptive as well as observant, so he's not buying Reegan's story for a second.
Aside from him believing that Saul would have him sent to the nuthouse, Reegan's playing it close to the vest for a reason:
Thus, they need to find Sylvia quickly and get her and Reegan back to 2145 with a quickness. The trouble is Sylvia doesn't want to be found. So, it becomes a game of cat and mouse. They're literally dodging bullets both real and figurative. Without spoiling too much, the thriller aspects were fun, kept me guessing as to why Sylvia's bodyguards were on their tale and kept the pacing up. I'll admit the rationale was a bit of a letdown. I was expecting something a bit more sinister or shocking. I'm not sure what exactly, but something with some meat; this felt a bit anemic.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the story arc and the characters. Reegan's childlike fascination with everything from doughnuts to Garmins was highly entertaining. AND he dresses like Indiana Jones complete with the hat! No whip though. *sad face* The Wal-Mart sequence was hilarious.
Indeed. Truer words were never spoken.
The sexy times were intensified to near desperation by the exigency of the situation. The secondary characters added positively to the story, adding some levity. The weaving together of present and future was executed well, but what I liked most was the message of time being relative to love. Like I said, I'm a sap for this trope.
One final note which may be of no interest to you, the editing of Paradox Lost is sloppy. The MCs name is misspelled, not an ellipsis is executed correctly, hyphens where there shouldn't be and none where there should, and I had a hard time keeping up with the dialogue due to the formatting. For the most part I was able to ignore it, but at times it was distracting.
I would highly recommend Paradox Lost to saps like me who are a sucker for the star-crossed lover trope and those who enjoy a little scfy.
I would like to thank the author for providing me with the ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review.
Have you ever seen the movies Back to the Future or Somewhere in Time? Did you like them? Well, I did and Paradox Lost reminds me of both. I daresay this is more thriller than scfy, so for those that are looking for strictly scfy, you may be disappointed. By and large, Paradox Lost focuses on the predicament in which Saul, Reegan and Sylvia find themselves in 2020. If you're wondering 2020 looks much the same as today. A bit disappointing, yes, considering that technology advances exponentially on an almost daily basis, but watching Reegan's fascination with all things "retro" more than made up for it. Also, there are several references to the future, it's technological advances and even some commentary on how technology has negatively affected society, all of which satisfied my scfy quotient.
It's a classic, possibly clichéd trope but an effective one. Let's face it classics don't become classics for no reason. The star-crossed lovers trope, I admit it; I'm a sucker for it and Paradox Lost uses it effectively. It even managed to break through my insta-love boundary with just a few simple words:
Yet every taste, every brush of Reegan’s tongue and teeth against Saul’s body felt right. Familiar. As though they were lovers connected by years of exploration and intimacy, not virtual strangers.
Saul has a checkered past. He's not all that verbal and doesn't trust easily; so, his connection to Reegan shocks him as much as the rest of us. He's ex-military and an ex-cop so you can extrapolate that he's had his fair share of loss which he's unsuccessfully trying to bury in a bottle of Stoli when there's a pounding on his door. Reegan tornadoes into his life and makes him an offer he can't refuse especially since his PI business is on the cusp of folding. You can also extrapolate that with Saul's military and police background that he's highly perceptive as well as observant, so he's not buying Reegan's story for a second.
Aside from him believing that Saul would have him sent to the nuthouse, Reegan's playing it close to the vest for a reason:
Research proves short jaunts are overwhelmingly safe. But the longer a traveler stays, the greater the danger their presence will cause a potential paradox. Their interference radiates and expands at an exponential level. When that happens, when the ripples get too big, the traveler is eliminated.
Thus, they need to find Sylvia quickly and get her and Reegan back to 2145 with a quickness. The trouble is Sylvia doesn't want to be found. So, it becomes a game of cat and mouse. They're literally dodging bullets both real and figurative. Without spoiling too much, the thriller aspects were fun, kept me guessing as to why Sylvia's bodyguards were on their tale and kept the pacing up. I'll admit the rationale was a bit of a letdown. I was expecting something a bit more sinister or shocking. I'm not sure what exactly, but something with some meat; this felt a bit anemic.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the story arc and the characters. Reegan's childlike fascination with everything from doughnuts to Garmins was highly entertaining. AND he dresses like Indiana Jones complete with the hat! No whip though. *sad face* The Wal-Mart sequence was hilarious.
"Here, danger could come from any direction. It was Walmart, after all."
Indeed. Truer words were never spoken.
The sexy times were intensified to near desperation by the exigency of the situation. The secondary characters added positively to the story, adding some levity. The weaving together of present and future was executed well, but what I liked most was the message of time being relative to love. Like I said, I'm a sap for this trope.
One final note which may be of no interest to you, the editing of Paradox Lost is sloppy. The MCs name is misspelled, not an ellipsis is executed correctly, hyphens where there shouldn't be and none where there should, and I had a hard time keeping up with the dialogue due to the formatting. For the most part I was able to ignore it, but at times it was distracting.
I would highly recommend Paradox Lost to saps like me who are a sucker for the star-crossed lover trope and those who enjoy a little scfy.
I would like to thank the author for providing me with the ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review.
November 17, 2014
I really didn't know what to expect when I started Paradox Lost (PL). I'm a geek for time traveling stories, but I'm also rather picky about it as well. Time traveling straddles a fine line where it easily crosses into the “WTF?!” regions of my mind if not done in a certain way. And of course, it can be confusing as hell if the story gets ahead of itself.
But rest assure that PL is a love story made possible by time travel. It doesn't try to over-complicate things. There are simple rules to follow, and circumstances that result from breaking such natural rules. As such, I don't necessarily feel like you have to be a time traveling fan to enjoy this novel. Just someone who's open to the possibility of it in in fiction and don't over analyze the mechanics of it with a magnifying glass.
But onto the story! PL isn't necessarily a thriller novel, but it is very quickly paced. I was surprised to realize that the majority of the novel happens over the span of two days! So much happens in such a short time that it didn't feel like two days at all. As such, there wasn't really a moment that felt like it dragged with the exception to the last 10% of the book. Our main characters, Saul and Reegan, were constantly on the move. They moved with one another and the world around them. While their attraction for one another was instantaneous, it didn't feel like instalove (even though the time span from strangers status to lovers wasn't very long).
I also enjoyed both main characters. Reegan, the time-traveling tour guide with a Ph.D. in history, might have felt a little more shallow and less developed than ex-Special Forces and ex-cop Saul. But they both didn't really have a quality to dislike. They had good chemistry with one another. The sex was hot and tastefully done without feeling porny. I just wished the story fleshed out Reegan more in terms of his past life growing up.
The book also had a good balance of secondary characters. I just wished they had more spotlight in the story, but understood that it would be difficult to fit them in due to the nature of the story and the pacing issue. The changing POV between Reegan and Saul with each chapter was a nice touch and brought good insight into each characters' head space.
Overall, if you're looking for a fast-paced story involving love, time traveling, and what it means to be a hero, then give Paradox Lost a try.
But rest assure that PL is a love story made possible by time travel. It doesn't try to over-complicate things. There are simple rules to follow, and circumstances that result from breaking such natural rules. As such, I don't necessarily feel like you have to be a time traveling fan to enjoy this novel. Just someone who's open to the possibility of it in in fiction and don't over analyze the mechanics of it with a magnifying glass.
But onto the story! PL isn't necessarily a thriller novel, but it is very quickly paced. I was surprised to realize that the majority of the novel happens over the span of two days! So much happens in such a short time that it didn't feel like two days at all. As such, there wasn't really a moment that felt like it dragged with the exception to the last 10% of the book. Our main characters, Saul and Reegan, were constantly on the move. They moved with one another and the world around them. While their attraction for one another was instantaneous, it didn't feel like instalove (even though the time span from strangers status to lovers wasn't very long).
I also enjoyed both main characters. Reegan, the time-traveling tour guide with a Ph.D. in history, might have felt a little more shallow and less developed than ex-Special Forces and ex-cop Saul. But they both didn't really have a quality to dislike. They had good chemistry with one another. The sex was hot and tastefully done without feeling porny. I just wished the story fleshed out Reegan more in terms of his past life growing up.
The book also had a good balance of secondary characters. I just wished they had more spotlight in the story, but understood that it would be difficult to fit them in due to the nature of the story and the pacing issue. The changing POV between Reegan and Saul with each chapter was a nice touch and brought good insight into each characters' head space.
Overall, if you're looking for a fast-paced story involving love, time traveling, and what it means to be a hero, then give Paradox Lost a try.
March 28, 2014
Libby Drew has added a wonderfully written, grippingly fast-paced addition to the time-travel genre (one I particularly value when well done, as this is). If the characters were a straight couple, this would be a national best seller.
If I don't enjoy the writing for its beauty, I don't want to be aware of the writing at all: I want to get caught up in the plot, in the characters, in the emotional connection of the central relationship. And Libby Drew delivers. The writing is crisp and journalistic. It moves you forward and sets the scene. This is a fascinating take on the idea of time travel as tourism, and on the notion of falling in love across time barriers (Jack Finney did this beautifully in his classic "Time and Again").
Both of the main characters get a rich, in-depth treatment; the sad and lonely Saul Kildaire, and the complex but haunted Reegan McNamara. The secondary characters are less fully drawn, but vivid enough to capture your attention and your interest. The development of the emotional connection between the two men is choreographed elegantly, building in layers as the plot unfolds (or, rather, collapses) around them.
Drew's development of the sci-fi aspect, crucial to the interest of the book, is well done: just enough detail to make it fascinating, not so technical as to make it tedious or implausible. The core premise of time-travel here is essential to the plot, and makes this an edge-of-the-seat experience. I can't say more without ruining it.
My only very minor quibble is that no one ever says "I love you." Men really do say that to each other. I hope women writers don't think that they'll be thought inauthentic if they do that. Not everyone needs to read the three little words: I do.
I have to be grateful for gay men and straight women who write and read and love these m/m books in all their various sub-genres. This would make a fabulous movie, but since the majority of straight folk won't read about gay men in love, it's up to us to keep the faith. With books like this, it's an easy job.
If I don't enjoy the writing for its beauty, I don't want to be aware of the writing at all: I want to get caught up in the plot, in the characters, in the emotional connection of the central relationship. And Libby Drew delivers. The writing is crisp and journalistic. It moves you forward and sets the scene. This is a fascinating take on the idea of time travel as tourism, and on the notion of falling in love across time barriers (Jack Finney did this beautifully in his classic "Time and Again").
Both of the main characters get a rich, in-depth treatment; the sad and lonely Saul Kildaire, and the complex but haunted Reegan McNamara. The secondary characters are less fully drawn, but vivid enough to capture your attention and your interest. The development of the emotional connection between the two men is choreographed elegantly, building in layers as the plot unfolds (or, rather, collapses) around them.
Drew's development of the sci-fi aspect, crucial to the interest of the book, is well done: just enough detail to make it fascinating, not so technical as to make it tedious or implausible. The core premise of time-travel here is essential to the plot, and makes this an edge-of-the-seat experience. I can't say more without ruining it.
My only very minor quibble is that no one ever says "I love you." Men really do say that to each other. I hope women writers don't think that they'll be thought inauthentic if they do that. Not everyone needs to read the three little words: I do.
I have to be grateful for gay men and straight women who write and read and love these m/m books in all their various sub-genres. This would make a fabulous movie, but since the majority of straight folk won't read about gay men in love, it's up to us to keep the faith. With books like this, it's an easy job.
January 31, 2014
Reegan works as a time-travel guide and lives in Washington DC in the year 2145. An accident on a recent Civil War tour has jeopardized the friendship between Reegan and his boss as well as their livelihood. Though it wasn’t Reegan’s fault, he still feels terrible guilt, and he knows he must do everything perfectly from now on, starting with his newest tour to Washington DC in the year 2020 to view an historic speech. But then he loses a customer Silvia in the crowd. Turns out Silvia had planned to disappear into the past to escape her abusive marriage to a powerful politician, and now her husband will stop at nothing to retrieve her.
Reegan would never return a runaway wife to an abusive husband, but unfortunately he needs to bring Silvia back to 2145 for a technical reason unbeknownst to her: the Novikov Principle. This refers to the protection against paradoxes built into the time loops: if someone from the future spends more than a few hours in the past, freak accidents start happening with growing frequency to annihilate that person. Silvia is living on borrowed time, and so is Reegan when he returns to look for her.
He hires Saul, a private detective from the year 2020, to help him. The story has two alternating third-person viewpoints (Reegan and Saul), and Saul is an ex-cop haunted by personal tragedy, loneliness, and alcoholism. He is deeply attracted to Reegan, and the sexual chemistry between them is mutually intense, but he knows that Reegan is lying by omission about almost everything. Saul gets especially frustrated at Reegan’s secrecy when it appears that ruthless thugs are after them. Of course the thugs are from 2145, and the more Reegan reveals about the future, the more freak accidents he attracts.
I loved reading Paradox Lost. I would have loved it if it had just been what it is on the surface: a fast-paced, smoothly written adventure story centered on a really great idea of time travel from the far future to the near future. But it goes deeper than that with the characterization of Reegan who is enthusiastic, cheerful, and geeky and Saul who is brooding, conscientious, and passionate. Both men are real individuals and they act like hot alpha males, very sexy! They go from immediate lustful attraction to caring about each other within only two days, but it feels believable and too complex to be insta-love. The tension between them is so intense because their trust issues versus their bonding over saving each other’s lives repeatedly.
And I loved the humor between the two men: Saul’s nothing-surprises-me sarcasm and Reegan’s fascinated glee over all the technical and cultural differences between his time period of 2145 and Saul’s time period of 2020. I highly recommend Paradox Lost. (Free copy of book received from publisher via Hearts on Fire Reviews in exchange for an honest review.)
Reegan would never return a runaway wife to an abusive husband, but unfortunately he needs to bring Silvia back to 2145 for a technical reason unbeknownst to her: the Novikov Principle. This refers to the protection against paradoxes built into the time loops: if someone from the future spends more than a few hours in the past, freak accidents start happening with growing frequency to annihilate that person. Silvia is living on borrowed time, and so is Reegan when he returns to look for her.
He hires Saul, a private detective from the year 2020, to help him. The story has two alternating third-person viewpoints (Reegan and Saul), and Saul is an ex-cop haunted by personal tragedy, loneliness, and alcoholism. He is deeply attracted to Reegan, and the sexual chemistry between them is mutually intense, but he knows that Reegan is lying by omission about almost everything. Saul gets especially frustrated at Reegan’s secrecy when it appears that ruthless thugs are after them. Of course the thugs are from 2145, and the more Reegan reveals about the future, the more freak accidents he attracts.
I loved reading Paradox Lost. I would have loved it if it had just been what it is on the surface: a fast-paced, smoothly written adventure story centered on a really great idea of time travel from the far future to the near future. But it goes deeper than that with the characterization of Reegan who is enthusiastic, cheerful, and geeky and Saul who is brooding, conscientious, and passionate. Both men are real individuals and they act like hot alpha males, very sexy! They go from immediate lustful attraction to caring about each other within only two days, but it feels believable and too complex to be insta-love. The tension between them is so intense because their trust issues versus their bonding over saving each other’s lives repeatedly.
And I loved the humor between the two men: Saul’s nothing-surprises-me sarcasm and Reegan’s fascinated glee over all the technical and cultural differences between his time period of 2145 and Saul’s time period of 2020. I highly recommend Paradox Lost. (Free copy of book received from publisher via Hearts on Fire Reviews in exchange for an honest review.)
October 7, 2014
4.5 Stars
Winner, winner, chicken dinner! I loved this book. This was my second time travel book this week ... er, actually, this month ... erm, okay, this year. I don't read time travel much; frankly, it never really excited me and I have a hard time wrapping my head around it. But Libby Drew has changed that.
Reegan and Saul were WONDERFUL. The backstory was interesting and the suspense kept me engaged for the entire story. The identity of the "bad guys" wasn't any mystery but how the whole thing would play out kept me on the edge of my seat. (Although *pats self on back* I kinda did call it, if I do say so myself.)
Bottom line: Titillating time-travel; this one was a WIN!
Winner, winner, chicken dinner! I loved this book. This was my second time travel book this week ... er, actually, this month ... erm, okay, this year. I don't read time travel much; frankly, it never really excited me and I have a hard time wrapping my head around it. But Libby Drew has changed that.
Reegan and Saul were WONDERFUL. The backstory was interesting and the suspense kept me engaged for the entire story. The identity of the "bad guys" wasn't any mystery but how the whole thing would play out kept me on the edge of my seat. (Although *pats self on back* I kinda did call it, if I do say so myself.)
Bottom line: Titillating time-travel; this one was a WIN!
June 3, 2014
★★★★ 4 Fast-Paced Stars ★★★★
This was my first time travel book, and I think it was a great introduction to this trope.
Since I am new to the time travel plotline, I don't know how creative this book is compared to others in the genre, but I think Ms. Drew added some surprising and imaginative elements. I think she did a great job explaining the rudimentary aspects of time travel in her universe, but she didn't go into overly explicit detail, which I appreciated because physics and I get along about as well as Harry Potter and Voldemort do.
I definitely like how she invented the Novikov Principle, which states that if you try to change history in any way or stay too long in the past, the universe will literally try to kill you, any way it can think of.
I have to commend Ms. Drew on her great writing. It was descriptive, had a smooth flow, witty, and highly entertaining. Best line of the book has to be:
Reegan and Saul were both flawed, lonely characters. I just absolutely adored Reegan. He was just so charming and endearing and utterly lovable with his love for history and his child-like delight and wonder for all the new things he experienced in the 21st century.
He is also someone who has not received a lot of love from the people in his life.
Saul, when he meets Reegan, is understandably immediately attracted to him and not just for his appearance, but also for his oddball-ness.
Reegan is the first person to bring happiness and color to Saul's life in a long time, who is an alcoholic struggling to stay sober who has lost one person he loved in a really cruel way and who was betrayed by another person he cared about.
These two were just absolutely explosive when they did manage to find a reprieve together amid all the chaos.
Even though I don't think this book was an insta-love, it was insta-lust and these two just had this immediate intimacy and affinity for one another, as if they had known each other for years, instead of just days.
Because the attraction between Reegan and Saul wasn't insta-love, even if it was insta-lust, I really believed in the connection these two had and the feelings they developed for each later on. And I couldn't help but root for them the entire time.
This was my first novel by Ms. Drew, and she definitely gained a fangirl. The book was action-packed and fast-paced, and there never was a dull moment, at least for me. I wish Reegan and Saul had some more alone time *wink wink nudge nudge* between being chased by thug bodyguards and having Reegan being crushed by runaway trucks because I am an unashamed addict to ze smut... XD
I am definitely recommending this book because it was just a fun read, a perfect introductory book to the time-travel subplot, and Reegan Saul burned up my Kindle when they were able to find some alone time.
This was my first time travel book, and I think it was a great introduction to this trope.
Since I am new to the time travel plotline, I don't know how creative this book is compared to others in the genre, but I think Ms. Drew added some surprising and imaginative elements. I think she did a great job explaining the rudimentary aspects of time travel in her universe, but she didn't go into overly explicit detail, which I appreciated because physics and I get along about as well as Harry Potter and Voldemort do.
I definitely like how she invented the Novikov Principle, which states that if you try to change history in any way or stay too long in the past, the universe will literally try to kill you, any way it can think of.
I have to commend Ms. Drew on her great writing. It was descriptive, had a smooth flow, witty, and highly entertaining. Best line of the book has to be:
"You still have Walmart in the future?"
"Are you kidding? You can't kill Walmart. It's like a giant, multi-billion-dollar cockroach."
Reegan and Saul were both flawed, lonely characters. I just absolutely adored Reegan. He was just so charming and endearing and utterly lovable with his love for history and his child-like delight and wonder for all the new things he experienced in the 21st century.
He is also someone who has not received a lot of love from the people in his life.
...Saul shook his head. "Not with me. I won't hurt you."When he met Saul, it was the first time he felt like somebody could actually care for him.
[...]While it could've meant several things, and probably did, Reegan understood it was also Saul's promise to protect him.
The last person to promise that had been his mother, over twenty years ago.
Saul, when he meets Reegan, is understandably immediately attracted to him and not just for his appearance, but also for his oddball-ness.
He couldn't get a handle on Reegan McNamara, who appeared so intelligent and competent one moment, only to start talking to Saul's bathroom appliances in the next.
Reegan is the first person to bring happiness and color to Saul's life in a long time, who is an alcoholic struggling to stay sober who has lost one person he loved in a really cruel way and who was betrayed by another person he cared about.
A year ago the mystery would have intrigued him, and he might have found hours of pleasure in deconstructing it to find the answer. Now all he felt was an involuntary flinch and more of that conflicting desire to both push Reegan away and pull him closeEven though Saul is afraid of getting hurt again and, therefore, doesn't want to let anyone close to him again, he just can't stay away from Reegan and his kind and captivating nature.
These two were just absolutely explosive when they did manage to find a reprieve together amid all the chaos.
"What part feels unethical in particular? Me blowing you or you fucking me through this thin, shitty mattress?"
Saul's pupils flared, dilating even more in the low light. "You have way with words."
Even though I don't think this book was an insta-love, it was insta-lust and these two just had this immediate intimacy and affinity for one another, as if they had known each other for years, instead of just days.
It shouldn't have been this intoxicating. They were still just learning each other, testing limits. Yet every taste, every brush of Reegan's tongue and teeth against Saul's body felt right. Familiar. As though they were lovers connected by years of exploration and intimacy, not virtual strangers.
Because the attraction between Reegan and Saul wasn't insta-love, even if it was insta-lust, I really believed in the connection these two had and the feelings they developed for each later on. And I couldn't help but root for them the entire time.
This was my first novel by Ms. Drew, and she definitely gained a fangirl. The book was action-packed and fast-paced, and there never was a dull moment, at least for me. I wish Reegan and Saul had some more alone time *wink wink nudge nudge* between being chased by thug bodyguards and having Reegan being crushed by runaway trucks because I am an unashamed addict to ze smut... XD
I am definitely recommending this book because it was just a fun read, a perfect introductory book to the time-travel subplot, and Reegan Saul burned up my Kindle when they were able to find some alone time.
January 24, 2014
This book exceeded my expectations. Lately, the main issue I have been having with M/M romance is that the books are too short and don't give me enough detail. This book is not hugely long by any means but it is perfect. I got to know the characters- and not just the main ones. The characters were all well fleshed out. The story had more to it than just two people coming together. Saul's alcoholism was dealt with in a very honest and real manner. It was not just a device for sympathy for his character as issues of that nature so often are. Reegan and Saul do come together on a physical level but they also have a natural attraction that pulls them together on an emotional level. They fit together and it is lovely to see it form over the course of the book. The supporting characters Cammie and Sylvia were delightful. I loved that Cammie was such a supportive figure for Saul and that she loved mysteries. Such a fun gal! This book is what M/M or F/F romantic fiction should be. The fact that the characters are both male is not a focal point of the story. The feelings developing between the characters and the plot are the stars. Excellent read on so many levels!
March 10, 2016
What a great audiobook! Definitely one of the better m/m audiobooks out there, I highly recommend listening to it.
The story itself is quite good. I really enjoy sci fi but it's one of the smaller sub genres in the m/m world. There was a good balance of story and romance here although the romance is "insta-love" it doesn't feel cheesy since the whole story is very fast paced. The meat of the story is only over a two day span, but these poor guys never catch a break with some downtime. The end did drag a bit but still I found this to be a solid 4 stars.
The story itself is quite good. I really enjoy sci fi but it's one of the smaller sub genres in the m/m world. There was a good balance of story and romance here although the romance is "insta-love" it doesn't feel cheesy since the whole story is very fast paced. The meat of the story is only over a two day span, but these poor guys never catch a break with some downtime. The end did drag a bit but still I found this to be a solid 4 stars.
February 5, 2014
This time-travel adventure was my first Libby Drew book…and won’t be my last!
Seems like all the time-travel books I have ever read either started at the present date and then traveled to a historical setting in the past, or to the future. Well, Paradox Lost is a bit different…
The Situation: 2045 is a time when time-travel is a luxury. If you can afford it, you can walk into any business like Blast in the Past Time Travel Tours and take a quick jaunt back to whenever you want to go. Blast in the Past is the “top dog” tour company in D.C., and Reegan McNamara is their lead tour guide. What should be an easy jaunt back to 2020 to witness a famous speech, quickly turns to disaster when one woman goes missing from Reegan’s group. Reegan’s quest to find the missing woman leads him to the door of PI Saul Kildare in the middle of the night. The problem: Reegan can’t be completely honest with Saul, obviously, and his time is limited before he will be eliminated to prevent a paradox. And what if the woman doesn’t want to be found?
The Heroes: Reegan and Saul are both easily likable characters. Both are holding on to past guilts and have some internal obstacles they must reconcile before they can allow themselves to be happy…their adventure together helps them through that journey. And of course they fall in love.
The Romance: There is instant chemistry between Saul and Reegan and the sex starts off pretty fast, eh, not what I usually like but it was pretty hot. Plus, I loved the dirty banter between them.
They do fall for each other pretty fast (in the span of 2 days), but in relation to the tone and pace of the story…it just felt right to me. I was totally cheering for them.
The Mystery: Well, there wasn’t really much of a mystery in this one like I expected, being that one of the MCs was a private investigator and all. It’s mostly trying to locate Sylvia before she and/or Reegan gets eliminated, and then protecting her from her husband and his goons. I would have liked for there to have been a bit more surprising and twisty.
The Pace: So, it took me ’til about 10% before I really got hooked into this one; but once Reegan and Saul finally met, I couldn’t put it down. This book is on the long-ish side, but read really fast IMO…once I got into it.
The HEA: I loved the ending of this book! Yes, it was definitely predictable but it didn’t feel rushed or sudden and I loved that I got to see them later on down the road.
I totally recommended this!
Now which Libby Drew book should I read next?
Reviewed for The Blogger Girls
Seems like all the time-travel books I have ever read either started at the present date and then traveled to a historical setting in the past, or to the future. Well, Paradox Lost is a bit different…
The Situation: 2045 is a time when time-travel is a luxury. If you can afford it, you can walk into any business like Blast in the Past Time Travel Tours and take a quick jaunt back to whenever you want to go. Blast in the Past is the “top dog” tour company in D.C., and Reegan McNamara is their lead tour guide. What should be an easy jaunt back to 2020 to witness a famous speech, quickly turns to disaster when one woman goes missing from Reegan’s group. Reegan’s quest to find the missing woman leads him to the door of PI Saul Kildare in the middle of the night. The problem: Reegan can’t be completely honest with Saul, obviously, and his time is limited before he will be eliminated to prevent a paradox. And what if the woman doesn’t want to be found?
The Heroes: Reegan and Saul are both easily likable characters. Both are holding on to past guilts and have some internal obstacles they must reconcile before they can allow themselves to be happy…their adventure together helps them through that journey. And of course they fall in love.
The Romance: There is instant chemistry between Saul and Reegan and the sex starts off pretty fast, eh, not what I usually like but it was pretty hot. Plus, I loved the dirty banter between them.
“Are you trying to tell me you’re actually a client?” “I’m trying to be, so can you stop it with the fuck-me eyes? They’re very distracting.”
They do fall for each other pretty fast (in the span of 2 days), but in relation to the tone and pace of the story…it just felt right to me. I was totally cheering for them.
The Mystery: Well, there wasn’t really much of a mystery in this one like I expected, being that one of the MCs was a private investigator and all. It’s mostly trying to locate Sylvia before she and/or Reegan gets eliminated, and then protecting her from her husband and his goons. I would have liked for there to have been a bit more surprising and twisty.
The Pace: So, it took me ’til about 10% before I really got hooked into this one; but once Reegan and Saul finally met, I couldn’t put it down. This book is on the long-ish side, but read really fast IMO…once I got into it.
The HEA: I loved the ending of this book! Yes, it was definitely predictable but it didn’t feel rushed or sudden and I loved that I got to see them later on down the road.
I totally recommended this!
Now which Libby Drew book should I read next?
Reviewed for The Blogger Girls
October 14, 2021
3.5 Stars
Review:
This book had a unique premise about two men from different times falling in love and an interesting take on time travel.
I’m generally picky about time travel, but I was able to accept this version. In this future, there’s time travel tourism, and Reegan is a tour guide for trips to the past. But there are rules because, though small changes to the past smooth themselves out, doing anything that might change the timeline too much will end in your death. I don’t know if the author came up with that herself or if it’s already a common theory, but it’s the reason why our protag needs to find a runaway client and get them both back to their time before they’re killed, either by time itself or by others who are after them. This plotline gives the book some high stakes for the characters and a bit of a thriller feel.
There’s also a strong romance element. The characters and romance didn’t really stand out to me, but they were good, and I liked them while listening. Reegan’s curiosity and delight over stuff in 2020 (since he was from 2145) was funny and cute. Saul was a recovering alcoholic, and the topic seemed to be handled with appropriate seriousness. I did find the immediate kissing a bit strange, especially since Reegan was in a hurry, but it wasn’t a big issue. And Saul not knowing Reegan was a time traveler at first made things fun at times.
I also want to point out, this was written in 2014, so though it’s set in 2020, it’s not our 2020. So you don’t need to worry about that.
The audiobook narration by Dorian Greyhound was decent. On a spectrum of reading to full voice acting, he was more on the reading side. Some of the voices, especially women’s, sounded a bit cartoony. His narration was enjoyable enough though.
Overall, I enjoyed this unique time travel romance story!
*Rating: 3.5 Stars // Read Date: 2020 // Format: Audiobook*
Recommended For:
Anyone who likes m/m romance, time travel, private investigators, and a bit of a thriller vibe.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
Review:
This book had a unique premise about two men from different times falling in love and an interesting take on time travel.
I’m generally picky about time travel, but I was able to accept this version. In this future, there’s time travel tourism, and Reegan is a tour guide for trips to the past. But there are rules because, though small changes to the past smooth themselves out, doing anything that might change the timeline too much will end in your death. I don’t know if the author came up with that herself or if it’s already a common theory, but it’s the reason why our protag needs to find a runaway client and get them both back to their time before they’re killed, either by time itself or by others who are after them. This plotline gives the book some high stakes for the characters and a bit of a thriller feel.
There’s also a strong romance element. The characters and romance didn’t really stand out to me, but they were good, and I liked them while listening. Reegan’s curiosity and delight over stuff in 2020 (since he was from 2145) was funny and cute. Saul was a recovering alcoholic, and the topic seemed to be handled with appropriate seriousness. I did find the immediate kissing a bit strange, especially since Reegan was in a hurry, but it wasn’t a big issue. And Saul not knowing Reegan was a time traveler at first made things fun at times.
I also want to point out, this was written in 2014, so though it’s set in 2020, it’s not our 2020. So you don’t need to worry about that.
The audiobook narration by Dorian Greyhound was decent. On a spectrum of reading to full voice acting, he was more on the reading side. Some of the voices, especially women’s, sounded a bit cartoony. His narration was enjoyable enough though.
Overall, I enjoyed this unique time travel romance story!
*Rating: 3.5 Stars // Read Date: 2020 // Format: Audiobook*
Recommended For:
Anyone who likes m/m romance, time travel, private investigators, and a bit of a thriller vibe.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
March 21, 2016
Now this was a fun, well rounded romp. I'm not normally a fan of Time Travel but this worked well for me. The pacing was just right and the technical stuff was not mind-numbing. The plot is simple, in the future time travel is a tourist trade but not without challenges. Reegan must find a missing tourist with the aid of PI Saul from the past. The heat between them built excellently and their coupling was as steamy as blue blazes. The female characters other than Saul's savior are a waste. That being said, I loved this book. Yes, I had some quibbles but when I'm having this much fun damn logic, enjoy the ride.
January 29, 2014
An entertaining mix of sci-fi, time travel, and noir detective story. It's a credit to the meatiness of the plot that I didn't realize the main characters' relationship was essentially insta-love until the book was almost over. Really enjoyable!
July 26, 2020
"That's the nature of time. Different, but alive.
I had a sudden and very particular craving for time travel romance, and while this didn't deliver in all the ways I wanted it to, it was a diverting read. In it, a time travel tour guide from 2145 travels back to 2020, trying to capture a runaway time traveller. He meets a private investigator that he falls in love with. This book was written in 2013, so it was fun not only to see time travel shenanigans, but also what the author thought the world would be up to in 2020. (I can tell you, her version is a lot less bleak than the dumpster fire we're currently embroiled in lol :( ✌️) The world-building was honestly a bit shaky, there was less science than I'd have liked, the action parts were a bit dull, and the romance moved suuuuuuuuuper fast. It's not impossible to fall in love after two days, but come on, you gotta sell me on it! This didn't so the best job of that. Also, for someone who's supposed to be an experienced time traveller, Reegan kept letting things slip and making silly mistakes that jerked me right out of the story.
On the other hand, this went deeper into issues that I thought it would only scratch the surface of (like domestic abuse and alcoholism) and the Big Romantic Gesture that Saul makes for Reegan was honestly so touching I teared up a little? And I appreciate that the resolution didn't come super quickly.
Listened to the audiobook as read by Dorian Greyhound, which was okay. Sometime his voice kinda sounded like Patrick Warburton? Which was kinda trippy, especially during the sex scenes lol. But I enjoyed it, mostly (just not when he got overly emotional, or when he voiced women).
At the very least, it scratched my time travel itch!
I had a sudden and very particular craving for time travel romance, and while this didn't deliver in all the ways I wanted it to, it was a diverting read. In it, a time travel tour guide from 2145 travels back to 2020, trying to capture a runaway time traveller. He meets a private investigator that he falls in love with. This book was written in 2013, so it was fun not only to see time travel shenanigans, but also what the author thought the world would be up to in 2020. (I can tell you, her version is a lot less bleak than the dumpster fire we're currently embroiled in lol :( ✌️) The world-building was honestly a bit shaky, there was less science than I'd have liked, the action parts were a bit dull, and the romance moved suuuuuuuuuper fast. It's not impossible to fall in love after two days, but come on, you gotta sell me on it! This didn't so the best job of that. Also, for someone who's supposed to be an experienced time traveller, Reegan kept letting things slip and making silly mistakes that jerked me right out of the story.
On the other hand, this went deeper into issues that I thought it would only scratch the surface of (like domestic abuse and alcoholism) and the Big Romantic Gesture that Saul makes for Reegan was honestly so touching I teared up a little? And I appreciate that the resolution didn't come super quickly.
Listened to the audiobook as read by Dorian Greyhound, which was okay. Sometime his voice kinda sounded like Patrick Warburton? Which was kinda trippy, especially during the sex scenes lol. But I enjoyed it, mostly (just not when he got overly emotional, or when he voiced women).
At the very least, it scratched my time travel itch!
January 25, 2014
4.5 stars.
As a general rule, I do not read sci fi or futuristic stories but I just had to make an exception for Libby Drew's newest release. A big fan of both time travel novels and Ms. Drew, I eagerly devoured Paradox Lost. With plenty of action, a bit of mystery and an incredibly steamy romance, this futuristic adventure is sure to be a hit with readers of male/male fiction.
Reegan McNamara escorts a group of time travelers back in time a little over 100 years to 2020 for a historic presidential speech. He has a bit of history with one of his travelers, Silvia Panitierre, and something about her puts him on high alert. He keeps a close eye on her once they travel back in time yet she vanishes when he is momentarily distracted. With his job on the line and Silvia's angry and powerful husband waiting in the wings, Reegan enlists the aid of private investigator Saul Kildare to help him track down his wayward charge.
Reegan is a fabulous character and as someone who loves history, I was jealous of his ability to journey back in time :) On the surface, he seems to have an enviable life-he has a lucrative career he loves and the modern conveniences he takes for granted are simply ingenious! But Reegan's position at Blast in the Past Time Travel Tours is precarious and leaving Silvia behind is simply not an option.
Saul is also a great character and of the two, he is the most flawed. He has been in a downward spiral since the loss of his job on the police force. He is also crippled with guilt about the circumstances surrounding a personal loss and he is struggling to maintain his sobriety. Reegan's case is a welcome diversion for an unhappy anniversary and although skeptical, he is soon immersed in the missing persons case.
The case soon takes an ominous and perilous turn when Saul and Reegan discover that they are not the only ones hunting for Silvia. They are quickly enmeshed in pulse pounding and exciting chases as they outwit the nefarious thugs that are hot on their trail. They are also in a race against time to avoid the dangers that could befall both Reegan and Silvia due to their time travel.
In between following leads and evading foes, Saul and Reegan find time to explore their unexpected attraction. There is plenty of sexual tension between them and with little free time, their sexual encounters are brief but incredibly hot. Although their sex scenes are quick, they are highly sensual and exquisitely detailed.
I typically read historical time travel novels so it was quite fascinating to delve into the futuristic world created by Ms. Drew. The changes and inventions are realistic and easy to envision. The whole time travel concept is always intriguing and I appreciated the creativity that went into creating a believable explanation for traveling to different historical eras and places. I also liked that there could be negative consequences attributed to trips back to the past and into the future.
Paradox Lost is an all around terrific read with a marvelous cast of characters, an incredibly unique storyline and amazing creativity. I honestly had no idea how two men who live in completely different eras were going to find their happily ever after, but I should not have been concerned. The ending is absolutely perfect and all of the loose ends are neatly wrapped up. If you are not reading Libby Drew then you are missing out an unbelievably versatile and gifted author.
As a general rule, I do not read sci fi or futuristic stories but I just had to make an exception for Libby Drew's newest release. A big fan of both time travel novels and Ms. Drew, I eagerly devoured Paradox Lost. With plenty of action, a bit of mystery and an incredibly steamy romance, this futuristic adventure is sure to be a hit with readers of male/male fiction.
Reegan McNamara escorts a group of time travelers back in time a little over 100 years to 2020 for a historic presidential speech. He has a bit of history with one of his travelers, Silvia Panitierre, and something about her puts him on high alert. He keeps a close eye on her once they travel back in time yet she vanishes when he is momentarily distracted. With his job on the line and Silvia's angry and powerful husband waiting in the wings, Reegan enlists the aid of private investigator Saul Kildare to help him track down his wayward charge.
Reegan is a fabulous character and as someone who loves history, I was jealous of his ability to journey back in time :) On the surface, he seems to have an enviable life-he has a lucrative career he loves and the modern conveniences he takes for granted are simply ingenious! But Reegan's position at Blast in the Past Time Travel Tours is precarious and leaving Silvia behind is simply not an option.
Saul is also a great character and of the two, he is the most flawed. He has been in a downward spiral since the loss of his job on the police force. He is also crippled with guilt about the circumstances surrounding a personal loss and he is struggling to maintain his sobriety. Reegan's case is a welcome diversion for an unhappy anniversary and although skeptical, he is soon immersed in the missing persons case.
The case soon takes an ominous and perilous turn when Saul and Reegan discover that they are not the only ones hunting for Silvia. They are quickly enmeshed in pulse pounding and exciting chases as they outwit the nefarious thugs that are hot on their trail. They are also in a race against time to avoid the dangers that could befall both Reegan and Silvia due to their time travel.
In between following leads and evading foes, Saul and Reegan find time to explore their unexpected attraction. There is plenty of sexual tension between them and with little free time, their sexual encounters are brief but incredibly hot. Although their sex scenes are quick, they are highly sensual and exquisitely detailed.
I typically read historical time travel novels so it was quite fascinating to delve into the futuristic world created by Ms. Drew. The changes and inventions are realistic and easy to envision. The whole time travel concept is always intriguing and I appreciated the creativity that went into creating a believable explanation for traveling to different historical eras and places. I also liked that there could be negative consequences attributed to trips back to the past and into the future.
Paradox Lost is an all around terrific read with a marvelous cast of characters, an incredibly unique storyline and amazing creativity. I honestly had no idea how two men who live in completely different eras were going to find their happily ever after, but I should not have been concerned. The ending is absolutely perfect and all of the loose ends are neatly wrapped up. If you are not reading Libby Drew then you are missing out an unbelievably versatile and gifted author.
August 14, 2016
I am a fan of sci-fi and Paradox Lost is a fantastic sci-fi, time travel story with a healthy does of m/m romance. Libby Drew builds an interesting world where traveling back in time is a common vacation option for those who can afford it (and for some who can't but are addicted). She includes an interesting solution to the paradox issue, which comes strongly into play in the story's plot.
The book is fast-paced with plenty of action, yet also several moving moments. The letter from Cammie near the end of the book brought tears to my eyes. There is never a lag or dull moment.
Despite the great world building and action-packed story, it is the characters and their relationships that are central to the story. Both of the MCs have made mistakes in the past and carry serious regrets and guilt. They have to work through these to save each other; however, there is no magical panacea, but difficult realizations and lots of help from friends and lovers. Reegan and Saul's relationship develops over a couple of days, but is still not like insta-love. They live through so much during those days and it is wonderful to watch their love grow amid the chaos. And the several steamy love scenes were great!
I also loved the two female characters in the story - both Silvia and Cammie are strong, feisty women. Even though Silvia is the cause of all the ruckus, I really empathized and rooted for her. And Cammie is a kick - so supportive of Saul and enjoying the mystery unfolding around her.
The end of the book is perfect! A sequel of future time travel adventures would be welcome.
The book is fast-paced with plenty of action, yet also several moving moments. The letter from Cammie near the end of the book brought tears to my eyes. There is never a lag or dull moment.
Despite the great world building and action-packed story, it is the characters and their relationships that are central to the story. Both of the MCs have made mistakes in the past and carry serious regrets and guilt. They have to work through these to save each other; however, there is no magical panacea, but difficult realizations and lots of help from friends and lovers. Reegan and Saul's relationship develops over a couple of days, but is still not like insta-love. They live through so much during those days and it is wonderful to watch their love grow amid the chaos. And the several steamy love scenes were great!
I also loved the two female characters in the story - both Silvia and Cammie are strong, feisty women. Even though Silvia is the cause of all the ruckus, I really empathized and rooted for her. And Cammie is a kick - so supportive of Saul and enjoying the mystery unfolding around her.
The end of the book is perfect! A sequel of future time travel adventures would be welcome.
January 29, 2014
Ok....First I absolutely LOVE Libby Drew, I've read all of her novels and most of her short stories and not once have I ever walked away not emotionally exhausted and absolutely satisfied.
This book was another FANTASTIC work from an amazing author. The story is not my normal genre I'm just not a fan of futuristic stories (tend to weird me out) but this was such a great adventure. The characters, as usual, were so likable I was sad when I had to let them go. Libby Drew has an unmatched talent of creating the best "damaged characters", characters that are emotionally raw and sometimes make questionable moral decisions (these are my favorite characters in most any book I read) and in this book it was Saul. Saul was so relatable and troubled I was attached to him from the beginning and Reegan was the best possible counterpart for him with his childlike awe and humor. Despite how descriptive and absorbing the author's characters and world building was the story line and plot never faltered. Anyway, my point is if you've read previous work by this author and enjoyed it, you won't be disappointed and even if you haven't you won't go wrong with this book.
This book was another FANTASTIC work from an amazing author. The story is not my normal genre I'm just not a fan of futuristic stories (tend to weird me out) but this was such a great adventure. The characters, as usual, were so likable I was sad when I had to let them go. Libby Drew has an unmatched talent of creating the best "damaged characters", characters that are emotionally raw and sometimes make questionable moral decisions (these are my favorite characters in most any book I read) and in this book it was Saul. Saul was so relatable and troubled I was attached to him from the beginning and Reegan was the best possible counterpart for him with his childlike awe and humor. Despite how descriptive and absorbing the author's characters and world building was the story line and plot never faltered. Anyway, my point is if you've read previous work by this author and enjoyed it, you won't be disappointed and even if you haven't you won't go wrong with this book.
January 25, 2014
This review was originally written for Joyfully Jay Reviews.
5 stars!!!
I get such a thrill when I find a book I know nothing about by a new-to-me author, and it turns out to be amazing. It is one of the things I love about reviewing, the opportunity to take a chance on the unfamiliar. And in the case of Paradox Lost, I am so thrilled that I gave this one a try because it was totally fabulous. There is so much to love here, from the unique story, to the fabulous characters, to the thrills and suspense. I really loved every minute of it.
Read Jay's review in its entirety here.
5 stars!!!
I get such a thrill when I find a book I know nothing about by a new-to-me author, and it turns out to be amazing. It is one of the things I love about reviewing, the opportunity to take a chance on the unfamiliar. And in the case of Paradox Lost, I am so thrilled that I gave this one a try because it was totally fabulous. There is so much to love here, from the unique story, to the fabulous characters, to the thrills and suspense. I really loved every minute of it.
Read Jay's review in its entirety here.
January 28, 2014
This novel is a mind-twisting puzzle; a mystery and a romance between two leading men who meet in the wrong time for the worst reasons and yet somehow manage to form a bond that even time can’t fracture. Paradox Lost is an action packed thrill ride of suspense and danger, set in the year 2020, one-hundred-twenty-five years away from Dr. Reegan McNamara’s own time. It’s Reegan’s job to lead tour groups through short trips into history, but it’s a woman named Silvia who leads Reegan into a fight for his life as he’s forced to chase Silvia in the past, where she’s escaped and gone into hiding.
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April 8, 2014
I like when a story flows, I like when writing doesn't draw attention to itself. Yes, we know you went to The University of Fancypants, enough with the SAT words and Shakespearean descriptions of breakfast.
These things do not apply to Libby Drew. Paradox Lost was fantastic, I'm not a Sci-Fi nerd so I thought this story wouldn't be for me. Wrong! I liked the concept of time travel and the tension it adds, I was so fucking nervous the entire time. I kept expecting something terrible to happen.
Four stars because I prefer love to be a gradual realization, it came too soon and not at all subtly. I think the concept of the slow burn and anticipation are foreign to these guys. Clumsily handled love is the quickest way to ruin anything.
These things do not apply to Libby Drew. Paradox Lost was fantastic, I'm not a Sci-Fi nerd so I thought this story wouldn't be for me. Wrong! I liked the concept of time travel and the tension it adds, I was so fucking nervous the entire time. I kept expecting something terrible to happen.
Four stars because I prefer love to be a gradual realization, it came too soon and not at all subtly. I think the concept of the slow burn and anticipation are foreign to these guys. Clumsily handled love is the quickest way to ruin anything.
October 6, 2016
This was a really good read – I’m glad I finally made some time to read it after having it sitting on my kindle for a couple of years now!
It’s time-travel, suspense and romance rolled into one. I liked the moments of humour that kept the whole thing fun and although it wasn’t perfect (there were a few bits I would have liked to know more about with the side characters), I really liked the main characters, and the mystery/chase part kept me interested throughout. To be honest, I would have been quite happy if it had been a bit longer and we had seen a bit more of Reegan and Saul together enjoying their HEA.
A fun read – will check out Libby Drew’s other books.
It’s time-travel, suspense and romance rolled into one. I liked the moments of humour that kept the whole thing fun and although it wasn’t perfect (there were a few bits I would have liked to know more about with the side characters), I really liked the main characters, and the mystery/chase part kept me interested throughout. To be honest, I would have been quite happy if it had been a bit longer and we had seen a bit more of Reegan and Saul together enjoying their HEA.
A fun read – will check out Libby Drew’s other books.
March 28, 2019
This had the ending I wanted, and I especially enjoyed the conclusion to Saul's journey. Plus time travel!
February 20, 2014
3.5 Stars
A "Live Your Life, Buy The Book" Review
Reegan McNamara has problems. He loves his job despite the difficulties, but his relationship with his boss is very strained as a result of Reegan’s own actions that almost cost a young woman her life. As he prepares to take a group of people on a jaunt to see a historic speech, Reegan notices a woman he remembers from his childhood, Silvia. Her behavior is odd and she doesn’t remember him, but he decides to keep an eye on her nonetheless. Things go fine in the past until Reegan realizes Silvia is gone. She’s managed to escape her bio bracelet and hide her escape. Reegan returns everyone else back to their own time only to find Silvia’s husband demanding she be returned to him immediately or the whole business will be destroyed. Reegan goes back to the past and finds private investigator Saul Kildare.
Saul is not at a happy place in his life. He’s desperately struggling to say sober and is just about to give up the battle when Reegan knocks on his door and wants to hire him to find a missing woman. The attraction is instant. Reegan is also willing to pay a lot of money to find the missing woman, Silvia, immediately. Luckily, Saul is pretty sure he spotted her earlier in the evening and as such has a general idea of where to find her. Saul is also certain Reegan is keeping information from him. Reegan is in fact keeping from Saul that he’s from the future and the universe will be trying to kill him and Silvia as they inadvertently let slip little things that could cause some kind of temporal paradox. The classic Grandfather Paradox isn’t true, as the universe will do whatever it takes to prevent a paradox from occurring. Reegan almost dies when a stray bullet strikes a glancing blow on his face. He doesn’t have a lot of time to find Silvia and get back to his own time. The universe will be trying to kill her as well.
After a sexually eventful night and two more almost deadly accidents, Saul and Reegan begin to find a lead on Silvia. That’s when Reegan notices the goons who work for Silvia’s husband are also in the past. Saul and Reegan are now not only racing to find Silvia before the universe kills her, but they’re racing to find her before the goons do. While they have some time to rest, Saul finally asks Reegan for the whole story. Reegan spills the truth. Saul disbelieves him and is actually quite hurt. The two men are getting very close very quickly. Saul is still willing to help Reegan find Silvia, but more for her sake than for Reegan’s or even the money. Silvia is at a local women’s shelter. Unfortunately, she runs as soon as she sees someone is looking for her. She ends up running right into the clutches of her husband’s goons. Reegan is able to distract the goons, but Silvia escapes again. When Saul and Reegan do finally find her they go to the one place that seems to be safe, Saul’s secretary’s apartment. Saul finally understands and accepts the whole story of time travel and Silvia realizes she has to go back. What they really need is a plan to do it all safely. Saul is crushed when he learns all the limitations of time travel and what it means for the budding relationship he has with Reegan. Saul is determined to get Reegan and Silvia home safely no matter the cost to himself.
I didn’t love this book, but there were some things I was pleased with. I really like that we weren’t again stuck with the Grandfather Paradox as the main conflict in a time travel book, or even the Butterfly Effect. As a regular reader of science fiction I feel like those have been done to death. Here we have the theory of Closed Timelike Curves, referred to as “loops,” that provide the conflict as well as the mode for the travel itself. I also really liked that Saul’s struggles with alcoholism were real and constant. So many stories with addicts fail to depict the constant reminders and choices addicts are faced with. Saul will always be an addict, he will always struggle regardless of where or when he lives.
There were some things I didn’t like. The plot rests on Reegan going back in time to find Silvia to save her life but also to prevent her husband from destroying the business. Reegan was immediately aware something was really wrong in Silvia’s life and he knew she would be up to something. Reegan immediately realized Silvia’s husband was a grade A creep. Reegan never seemed to make the connection that his life and job were going to be ruined regardless of returning with Silvia or not. I’m not going to go so far as to say this was a plot hole, but it sure didn’t do a lot to make me think Reegan was a quick thinker. Also, some of the plot aspects felt too convenient or almost heavy handed for me. It was very plausible that Reegan would know Silvia from his childhood and that Saul would have lost his sister to domestic violence and as such felt a need to protect Silvia. I found it convenient that they then managed to find their way to each other and need to save the woman together. It’s plausible, but I didn’t like it. Despite the things that I felt were flaws, I think I would still recommend this book to science fiction fans for the change of pace in regards to the time travel alone. In addition to that the romance between Saul and Reegan was nice.
A "Live Your Life, Buy The Book" Review
Reegan McNamara has problems. He loves his job despite the difficulties, but his relationship with his boss is very strained as a result of Reegan’s own actions that almost cost a young woman her life. As he prepares to take a group of people on a jaunt to see a historic speech, Reegan notices a woman he remembers from his childhood, Silvia. Her behavior is odd and she doesn’t remember him, but he decides to keep an eye on her nonetheless. Things go fine in the past until Reegan realizes Silvia is gone. She’s managed to escape her bio bracelet and hide her escape. Reegan returns everyone else back to their own time only to find Silvia’s husband demanding she be returned to him immediately or the whole business will be destroyed. Reegan goes back to the past and finds private investigator Saul Kildare.
Saul is not at a happy place in his life. He’s desperately struggling to say sober and is just about to give up the battle when Reegan knocks on his door and wants to hire him to find a missing woman. The attraction is instant. Reegan is also willing to pay a lot of money to find the missing woman, Silvia, immediately. Luckily, Saul is pretty sure he spotted her earlier in the evening and as such has a general idea of where to find her. Saul is also certain Reegan is keeping information from him. Reegan is in fact keeping from Saul that he’s from the future and the universe will be trying to kill him and Silvia as they inadvertently let slip little things that could cause some kind of temporal paradox. The classic Grandfather Paradox isn’t true, as the universe will do whatever it takes to prevent a paradox from occurring. Reegan almost dies when a stray bullet strikes a glancing blow on his face. He doesn’t have a lot of time to find Silvia and get back to his own time. The universe will be trying to kill her as well.
After a sexually eventful night and two more almost deadly accidents, Saul and Reegan begin to find a lead on Silvia. That’s when Reegan notices the goons who work for Silvia’s husband are also in the past. Saul and Reegan are now not only racing to find Silvia before the universe kills her, but they’re racing to find her before the goons do. While they have some time to rest, Saul finally asks Reegan for the whole story. Reegan spills the truth. Saul disbelieves him and is actually quite hurt. The two men are getting very close very quickly. Saul is still willing to help Reegan find Silvia, but more for her sake than for Reegan’s or even the money. Silvia is at a local women’s shelter. Unfortunately, she runs as soon as she sees someone is looking for her. She ends up running right into the clutches of her husband’s goons. Reegan is able to distract the goons, but Silvia escapes again. When Saul and Reegan do finally find her they go to the one place that seems to be safe, Saul’s secretary’s apartment. Saul finally understands and accepts the whole story of time travel and Silvia realizes she has to go back. What they really need is a plan to do it all safely. Saul is crushed when he learns all the limitations of time travel and what it means for the budding relationship he has with Reegan. Saul is determined to get Reegan and Silvia home safely no matter the cost to himself.
I didn’t love this book, but there were some things I was pleased with. I really like that we weren’t again stuck with the Grandfather Paradox as the main conflict in a time travel book, or even the Butterfly Effect. As a regular reader of science fiction I feel like those have been done to death. Here we have the theory of Closed Timelike Curves, referred to as “loops,” that provide the conflict as well as the mode for the travel itself. I also really liked that Saul’s struggles with alcoholism were real and constant. So many stories with addicts fail to depict the constant reminders and choices addicts are faced with. Saul will always be an addict, he will always struggle regardless of where or when he lives.
There were some things I didn’t like. The plot rests on Reegan going back in time to find Silvia to save her life but also to prevent her husband from destroying the business. Reegan was immediately aware something was really wrong in Silvia’s life and he knew she would be up to something. Reegan immediately realized Silvia’s husband was a grade A creep. Reegan never seemed to make the connection that his life and job were going to be ruined regardless of returning with Silvia or not. I’m not going to go so far as to say this was a plot hole, but it sure didn’t do a lot to make me think Reegan was a quick thinker. Also, some of the plot aspects felt too convenient or almost heavy handed for me. It was very plausible that Reegan would know Silvia from his childhood and that Saul would have lost his sister to domestic violence and as such felt a need to protect Silvia. I found it convenient that they then managed to find their way to each other and need to save the woman together. It’s plausible, but I didn’t like it. Despite the things that I felt were flaws, I think I would still recommend this book to science fiction fans for the change of pace in regards to the time travel alone. In addition to that the romance between Saul and Reegan was nice.
October 21, 2024
3.5 stars. A well-done time-travel adventure with a nice side of romance and suspense. . Narrator was a mixed bag. Nice voices for the MCs but terrible voices for pretty much everyone else.
October 6, 2019
2.5 stars. Insta-lust =/. Mehh it was all right considering science fiction isn’t really my genre.
February 4, 2014
REVIEW OF AUDIOBOOK; FEBRUARY 3, 2014
Narrator: Dorian Greyhound
I enjoyed the audiobook very much. Greyhound is an excellent narrator. He gave the different characters distinctive voices so it was easy for me to tell them apart. Like Paul Morey in Calmes' A Matter of Time, Greyhound's MCs' voices were easy on the ears - Reegan's tenor vs Saul's deeper gravelly one. Cammie, Saul's loyal secretary, has her own voice. I know of listeners complaining that male narrators make their female characters sound like a drag queen. I've never had that problem.
One plus about audiobooks is that I don't encounter spelling errors:D There have been times,too, when the author's grammar was incorrect but the narrator read it out correctly. I have yet to encounter the opposite:P
As for the story, without repeating the details already in the other reviews, it did take me awhile to follow the reasoning behind Reegan's urgency to retrieve Sylvia. All that talk about time loops sounded interesting but it did pull me out of the story somewhat, though if I were the author, I wouldn't view that a bad thing because I was fascinated enough to stop and think seriously as to whether it could be plausible.
What I did not find so realistic was Saul's reaction to the bio bracelet. He asked, “Can you really track her with that thing?”. Tracking devices and bracelets are already commonplace today, circa 2014. Why would Saul, who lives in 2020 be so amazed that Reegan's bio bracelet from 2145 can track Sylvia? But that's just a niggle.
Though it is insta-love in that the bulk of the story/romance takes place over 2 days, it's like one of Karen Rose's romantic suspenses. They also take place over a few days but are packed with developments for the storyline. The characters are involved in these developments at such an intense level that time doesn't figure in their relationship changes from one level to the other.
My main question mark would be for the conversation Sylvia had with Saul in the second-last chapter. Sylvia tells Reegan she wants to talk to Saul. Alone. It turns out Sylvia wanted to talk about Lisa, Saul's dead sister. Lisa is a very touchy subject for Saul and he has even been loathed to talk to Reegan about her. Yet this woman, Sylvia, who the book says Saul has "yet to say more than a dozen words to the woman," because through the entire book has either been on the run, in hiding, or unconscious, has presumed it was her duty to tell Saul how he ought to feel about Lisa's death. I would consider it very odd, and certainly presumptuous, if someone I've known only 2 days and spoken a dozen words with, turned up at my doorstep to tell me how to think about something that is clearly private and personal!
I took out one star for that. That was the only part I had a negative reaction to. This is one audiobook I know I will listen to again and because Sylvia's presumptous, albeit well-intentioned act stands out so separate from the story, it can be easily skipped without causing a break in the flow. I get that the author feels Saul's guilt over his sister's death needed to be addressed but I'd have preferred that Ms Drew made that conversation between Saul and Reegan, or even Cammie. If Sylvia's presence was really needed, it would gone down better with me if Reegan was present.
The sex is good:)
I believe I'd enjoy a sequel.
Narrator: Dorian Greyhound
I enjoyed the audiobook very much. Greyhound is an excellent narrator. He gave the different characters distinctive voices so it was easy for me to tell them apart. Like Paul Morey in Calmes' A Matter of Time, Greyhound's MCs' voices were easy on the ears - Reegan's tenor vs Saul's deeper gravelly one. Cammie, Saul's loyal secretary, has her own voice. I know of listeners complaining that male narrators make their female characters sound like a drag queen. I've never had that problem.
One plus about audiobooks is that I don't encounter spelling errors:D There have been times,too, when the author's grammar was incorrect but the narrator read it out correctly. I have yet to encounter the opposite:P
As for the story, without repeating the details already in the other reviews, it did take me awhile to follow the reasoning behind Reegan's urgency to retrieve Sylvia. All that talk about time loops sounded interesting but it did pull me out of the story somewhat, though if I were the author, I wouldn't view that a bad thing because I was fascinated enough to stop and think seriously as to whether it could be plausible.
What I did not find so realistic was Saul's reaction to the bio bracelet. He asked, “Can you really track her with that thing?”. Tracking devices and bracelets are already commonplace today, circa 2014. Why would Saul, who lives in 2020 be so amazed that Reegan's bio bracelet from 2145 can track Sylvia? But that's just a niggle.
Though it is insta-love in that the bulk of the story/romance takes place over 2 days, it's like one of Karen Rose's romantic suspenses. They also take place over a few days but are packed with developments for the storyline. The characters are involved in these developments at such an intense level that time doesn't figure in their relationship changes from one level to the other.
My main question mark would be for the conversation Sylvia had with Saul in the second-last chapter. Sylvia tells Reegan she wants to talk to Saul. Alone. It turns out Sylvia wanted to talk about Lisa, Saul's dead sister. Lisa is a very touchy subject for Saul and he has even been loathed to talk to Reegan about her. Yet this woman, Sylvia, who the book says Saul has "yet to say more than a dozen words to the woman," because through the entire book has either been on the run, in hiding, or unconscious, has presumed it was her duty to tell Saul how he ought to feel about Lisa's death. I would consider it very odd, and certainly presumptuous, if someone I've known only 2 days and spoken a dozen words with, turned up at my doorstep to tell me how to think about something that is clearly private and personal!
I took out one star for that. That was the only part I had a negative reaction to. This is one audiobook I know I will listen to again and because Sylvia's presumptous, albeit well-intentioned act stands out so separate from the story, it can be easily skipped without causing a break in the flow. I get that the author feels Saul's guilt over his sister's death needed to be addressed but I'd have preferred that Ms Drew made that conversation between Saul and Reegan, or even Cammie. If Sylvia's presence was really needed, it would gone down better with me if Reegan was present.
The sex is good:)
I believe I'd enjoy a sequel.
May 13, 2014
B+
I liked this story so much! It was a lot of fun. It was sexy and sweet. It was romantic and had elements of tragedy. There were so many layers and really important things that matter. When I started this book I was thinking it would be a fun read, easy and cute. It was, but it was also a really good story with compelling characters and social and moral elements.
Saul was a fantastic hero. There was never any doubt that he would do the right thing, that he would not falter from fear or self preservation. He was flawed and hurting. He was damaged and haunted. He struggled intensely with the guilt of past mistakes and the self doubt that comes from being betrayed by people that should have had his back. He could kick some serious ass and had the background to know how to get them out of all the dangerous situations they kept finding themselves in. He was loyal, brave, honest and true. He was funny and sweet and very sexy. He was awesome.
Reegan was a delight. He was an experienced guide and knew his history, he even had the doctorate to prove it. He was funny and sexy. He was brave, resourceful and able to think fast on his feet. His enjoyment of the past and all of its wonders and mysteries was a kick. Watching him try to interact with the tech of 2020 and his cluelessness was funny and endearing. He was so much fun and a truly sweet and caring man.
Their connection was pretty immediate and the heat between them was irresistible. While things moved swiftly with the emotions coming fast, their situation was intense and their time together short, it made sense that their relationship would progress rapidly as well. They were very sexy together, passionate, intense and emotional. I loved the way they were together. They enjoyed each other on pretty much every level possible and their interactions are sweet and funny.
The time travel and futuristic worlds were very well done. I really liked that there was a plausible (I have no idea, obviously, how accurate the science of the ideas were) logic and science to the time travel and its rules. It created a scenario and structure to the storyline that was exciting and felt realistic. The fact that it was set a little and then a lot into the future allowed for some familiarity but also possibility. It was very well done.
This is primarily Reegan and Saul’s story but the people that filled their lives and helped to create both the support and danger to their worlds was fantastic. Their friends and family as well as the bad guys and bureaucrats and scientists added to the story and brought things together nicely.
I loved this story. It is a great romantic adventure and a lot of fun. I highly recommend it. I enjoyed it tremendously and think most of you will as well. Can I mention the awesome cover?
****Content Warning That Contains Spoilers****
Reviewed by Nina
To see more of this review and others like it please visit us at Gay List Book Reviews at www.gaylistbookreviews.wordpress.com
I liked this story so much! It was a lot of fun. It was sexy and sweet. It was romantic and had elements of tragedy. There were so many layers and really important things that matter. When I started this book I was thinking it would be a fun read, easy and cute. It was, but it was also a really good story with compelling characters and social and moral elements.
Saul was a fantastic hero. There was never any doubt that he would do the right thing, that he would not falter from fear or self preservation. He was flawed and hurting. He was damaged and haunted. He struggled intensely with the guilt of past mistakes and the self doubt that comes from being betrayed by people that should have had his back. He could kick some serious ass and had the background to know how to get them out of all the dangerous situations they kept finding themselves in. He was loyal, brave, honest and true. He was funny and sweet and very sexy. He was awesome.
Reegan was a delight. He was an experienced guide and knew his history, he even had the doctorate to prove it. He was funny and sexy. He was brave, resourceful and able to think fast on his feet. His enjoyment of the past and all of its wonders and mysteries was a kick. Watching him try to interact with the tech of 2020 and his cluelessness was funny and endearing. He was so much fun and a truly sweet and caring man.
Their connection was pretty immediate and the heat between them was irresistible. While things moved swiftly with the emotions coming fast, their situation was intense and their time together short, it made sense that their relationship would progress rapidly as well. They were very sexy together, passionate, intense and emotional. I loved the way they were together. They enjoyed each other on pretty much every level possible and their interactions are sweet and funny.
The time travel and futuristic worlds were very well done. I really liked that there was a plausible (I have no idea, obviously, how accurate the science of the ideas were) logic and science to the time travel and its rules. It created a scenario and structure to the storyline that was exciting and felt realistic. The fact that it was set a little and then a lot into the future allowed for some familiarity but also possibility. It was very well done.
This is primarily Reegan and Saul’s story but the people that filled their lives and helped to create both the support and danger to their worlds was fantastic. Their friends and family as well as the bad guys and bureaucrats and scientists added to the story and brought things together nicely.
I loved this story. It is a great romantic adventure and a lot of fun. I highly recommend it. I enjoyed it tremendously and think most of you will as well. Can I mention the awesome cover?
****Content Warning That Contains Spoilers****
Reviewed by Nina
To see more of this review and others like it please visit us at Gay List Book Reviews at www.gaylistbookreviews.wordpress.com
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