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CALEB 2: Torn in Two
Torn by the discovery that Attorney Brock Coulson is also Samuel’s stepdad, Caleb is forced to choose between retribution for his brother and his new found love for Samuel.
But when Coulson makes the choice for him, insisting he stop seeing Samuel or the deal is off, Caleb doesn’t resist the man’s stipulations. He refuses to allow his own wants and desires to hinder his quest to free his brother – even if it means sacrificing everything else, including his own dignity.
Torn between love of a brother and love of his heart, Caleb must choose who he will sacrifice.
But when Coulson makes the choice for him, insisting he stop seeing Samuel or the deal is off, Caleb doesn’t resist the man’s stipulations. He refuses to allow his own wants and desires to hinder his quest to free his brother – even if it means sacrificing everything else, including his own dignity.
Torn between love of a brother and love of his heart, Caleb must choose who he will sacrifice.
120 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 15, 2014
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About the author
C.J. Bishop
136 books521 followersPen name of author A.M. Snead.
Born and raised in scenic Coos County, Oregon, CJ enjoys the small town atmosphere and down-to-earth country folk who populate the area. She is a single mother and lives with her 18-year-old daughter, 1 horse, 4 dogs and 6 cats deep in the country woodlands which gives her plenty of time to write.
She is a Christian and a strong supporter of the LGBT community and favors gay erotic romance when it comes to writing. She hopes that her stories of love and acceptance will help further compassion and understanding for LGBT people who she feels is greatly misunderstood and persecuted - in a large party by the Christian community.
Most of all, she is hopeful that her stories will bring comfort to those who have been told that God hates them because they are different. It is her strong belief that God loves everyone and His love covers all.
Born and raised in scenic Coos County, Oregon, CJ enjoys the small town atmosphere and down-to-earth country folk who populate the area. She is a single mother and lives with her 18-year-old daughter, 1 horse, 4 dogs and 6 cats deep in the country woodlands which gives her plenty of time to write.
She is a Christian and a strong supporter of the LGBT community and favors gay erotic romance when it comes to writing. She hopes that her stories of love and acceptance will help further compassion and understanding for LGBT people who she feels is greatly misunderstood and persecuted - in a large party by the Christian community.
Most of all, she is hopeful that her stories will bring comfort to those who have been told that God hates them because they are different. It is her strong belief that God loves everyone and His love covers all.
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September 27, 2014
Caleb isn't having an easy time on his very first "official" date with Samuel. Not when it turns out that Samuel's stepdad is no other than Brock, the lawyer who wants to exchange sexual favors with Caleb in order to look into getting his brother, Nick's, conviction overturned. 'Torn in Two' is Caleb's second book within his trilogy and I can already tell it's going to be a gut wringer.
Brock makes no bones about Samuel getting his "filthy little whore" out of his home. Personally, I'd've outed the man, but Caleb needs him to get help for Nick, so Caleb is stuck. When Samuel returns after driving Caleb home, Brock lets him know that Samuel needs to break it off with "that trash" because the firm has a reputation to uphold. Yeah. Whatever. Of course Brock shows up at Caleb's apartment that evening to inform him that Caleb must end all contact with Samuel or Brock won't help him. Talk about trash. So in order to save his brother, Caleb does it.
Poor Caleb, and poor Samuel. Caleb is just trying to do what he must to help his brother, no matter how sick inside it makes him feel. Samuel knows something is going on, but he can't get Caleb to tell him what's wrong, and, in fact, Caleb pushes him away. The guys at the club, Max, Dane, Cole and Gabe, all know Caleb is hurting, but he won't tell them either. Max is really hurting too, as is Horatio, as they continue to go back and forth with their desires and reality. At the moment the Phoenix Club is drowning in sorrow and it's really hard to watch.
I will admit to predictability, although I also found that within Abel's stories. I am, once again, going to give you the warning that this author writes sex scenes with rarely any lube, no condoms, and practically no preparation. Both parties enjoy it, except Caleb with Brock, but if that's something that might bother you, then these aren't the books for you. Oh, and one other thing, as this is a new author to the genre, she has a tendency to depict gay men as being able to physically enjoy sex no matter how repulsive they may find the other person. It's a stereotype which I don't agree with, but, again, I'm looking at more than the sex. In regards to the predictability, I overlook most of it, because I want the sweet, sexy, hot drama and eventual happy ever after for my main characters.
I'll be very happy when Brock gets what's coming to him. He was stupid to record his activities on his netbook, and then upload them to his iCloud on his home computer. Looking forward to the finale of Caleb's books.
Brock makes no bones about Samuel getting his "filthy little whore" out of his home. Personally, I'd've outed the man, but Caleb needs him to get help for Nick, so Caleb is stuck. When Samuel returns after driving Caleb home, Brock lets him know that Samuel needs to break it off with "that trash" because the firm has a reputation to uphold. Yeah. Whatever. Of course Brock shows up at Caleb's apartment that evening to inform him that Caleb must end all contact with Samuel or Brock won't help him. Talk about trash. So in order to save his brother, Caleb does it.
Poor Caleb, and poor Samuel. Caleb is just trying to do what he must to help his brother, no matter how sick inside it makes him feel. Samuel knows something is going on, but he can't get Caleb to tell him what's wrong, and, in fact, Caleb pushes him away. The guys at the club, Max, Dane, Cole and Gabe, all know Caleb is hurting, but he won't tell them either. Max is really hurting too, as is Horatio, as they continue to go back and forth with their desires and reality. At the moment the Phoenix Club is drowning in sorrow and it's really hard to watch.
I will admit to predictability, although I also found that within Abel's stories. I am, once again, going to give you the warning that this author writes sex scenes with rarely any lube, no condoms, and practically no preparation. Both parties enjoy it, except Caleb with Brock, but if that's something that might bother you, then these aren't the books for you. Oh, and one other thing, as this is a new author to the genre, she has a tendency to depict gay men as being able to physically enjoy sex no matter how repulsive they may find the other person. It's a stereotype which I don't agree with, but, again, I'm looking at more than the sex. In regards to the predictability, I overlook most of it, because I want the sweet, sexy, hot drama and eventual happy ever after for my main characters.
I'll be very happy when Brock gets what's coming to him. He was stupid to record his activities on his netbook, and then upload them to his iCloud on his home computer. Looking forward to the finale of Caleb's books.
June 11, 2017
I'm not even sure why I continue to read this series. It's full of editing errors, the MCs never use protection (although Coulson did when using sexual favors in return for "helping" Caleb's brother with his legal fees). I don't really know much about how prison work but I'm reasonably sure prisoners don't have the run of the facility without being escorted or being supervised in some capacity. Yet once I get started on one of these stories, I have to finish the trilogy.f
October 21, 2016
more like 3.8*
December 9, 2015
COULD.NOT.PUT.THIS.DOWN !!!
OMG What a continuation of Caleb's story this was !!! And, if anything it broke my heart even more so than the 1st part of his story (book 1). In this Caleb has made a deal with the devil himself, Samuel's dad, Brock, to try and help his brother, Nick, to get out of prison. But in doing so has sold his soul to the man and broken not just his own heart but Samuel's too. Samuel doesn't want to believe Caleb when he tells him they're over and even though Caleb doesn't want it to be that way he knows if he's any chance of getting Nick out of prison it's the ONLY way !!
But Samuel doesn't back down and goes digging and what he finds out shocks him to the core !!
What i really loved about this is we got not just an insight into what was happening to Caleb, Samuel and Nick but also Max, Horatio and Dane and we found out a few things that were left unanswered from Abel's books. I really can't wait to continue reading these books !!
OMG What a continuation of Caleb's story this was !!! And, if anything it broke my heart even more so than the 1st part of his story (book 1). In this Caleb has made a deal with the devil himself, Samuel's dad, Brock, to try and help his brother, Nick, to get out of prison. But in doing so has sold his soul to the man and broken not just his own heart but Samuel's too. Samuel doesn't want to believe Caleb when he tells him they're over and even though Caleb doesn't want it to be that way he knows if he's any chance of getting Nick out of prison it's the ONLY way !!
But Samuel doesn't back down and goes digging and what he finds out shocks him to the core !!
What i really loved about this is we got not just an insight into what was happening to Caleb, Samuel and Nick but also Max, Horatio and Dane and we found out a few things that were left unanswered from Abel's books. I really can't wait to continue reading these books !!
April 23, 2014
Hate when they end like that!
Like these books what can I say they get me all worked up about how unfair life is and how stupid some people are
Samuel wants him and doesn't deny it one bit.
Dane wants him secretly
Brock wants him for an entirely different reason and once again the lead character has to deny love to focus on everyone else. In this case it's a brother and his freedom while the other one was a sister and her medical bills.
So there too many similarities and I'm torn apart where my loyalty is and ahhhh feel like screaming
Brock
Like these books what can I say they get me all worked up about how unfair life is and how stupid some people are
Samuel wants him and doesn't deny it one bit.
Dane wants him secretly
Brock wants him for an entirely different reason and once again the lead character has to deny love to focus on everyone else. In this case it's a brother and his freedom while the other one was a sister and her medical bills.
So there too many similarities and I'm torn apart where my loyalty is and ahhhh feel like screaming
Brock
September 23, 2014
*** 3 confused-stars ***
“I’ll do whatever it takes to keep you, Caleb.” He murmured. “Even if it means taking a step back. If that’s what you need…You matter to me, Caleb. A lot. I meant it when I said you’re the best thing in my life. I couldn’t bear losing you.”
Shit happen, baby....
Shit happen...indeed.
Poor Caleb...
Want to smash Brock face the the nearest wall.
Wanna hugs Nick.
Cuddling Chris....
And Samuel...?
Just DO somethin', babe !!!
Oh, one more...
Max...Dane...
Damn you !!
That's total-E HOT !!!
May 30, 2014
And so the plot thickens. You can't help feeling a little sorry for the characters. Their love is being tested to the maximum and we can only hope that everything works out in the end. Caleb's story is so heartbreaking to read. But, this is one of those books that you can't put down once you start to read it. Another amazing instalment from CJ.
April 14, 2015
Start from the beginning I wanted to give this book 4 stars.
But I can't ! I just can't!
This book was just fucked with my brain !
I wanted to kill that bastard Brock! And give him to the lion and let them ripped him Into pieces!!!!
This book is one of "that kind" of book you won't forget easily.
Just fucking read it!!!
But I can't ! I just can't!
This book was just fucked with my brain !
I wanted to kill that bastard Brock! And give him to the lion and let them ripped him Into pieces!!!!
This book is one of "that kind" of book you won't forget easily.
Just fucking read it!!!
September 18, 2014
This was ok. But some serious editing problems that were hard to overlook. Joshua is now Jacob? How did that happen? I'm assuming that Jacob is supposed to be Nick's cell mate from the first book (Hulk) but he's Jacob in this book. Idk. Small grammatical things and typos I can overlook but this was a pretty big glaring error...
February 12, 2016
This flows from the last page of the last book.
Caleb continues on his journey to free his brother and in this book we get more from Nick and again Samuel is but with amazing twists.
Very emotional and a great captivating story.
Caleb continues on his journey to free his brother and in this book we get more from Nick and again Samuel is but with amazing twists.
Very emotional and a great captivating story.
July 24, 2016
MAN I hope what happens isn't what I think is going to happen in the 3rd book because I'm so sad for Caleb right now.... I'm feel like crying for him. I know it all work out in the end but I hope it happens soon... I can't take it for him any more.
May 14, 2014
I enjoyed this story.
May 26, 2014
UGH!!!! Poor Samuel and Caleb. I absolutely hate Brock and I want him gone.
January 2, 2015
the book is good, realistic and event romantic - but god the guy Brock is sick!!
May 7, 2014
Part 2 in the series, even sadder but still with a good ending
August 28, 2014
These books got better and better the more I read. So in love with the Phoenix Club boys!
September 16, 2014
Ever feel like you wanted to jump into a book just to rip someone's head off?
September 29, 2014
The endings in this series are killing me. Must. Read. More.
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