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Protection
Adrian isn’t looking for a boyfriend. He’s focused on school and social situations make him anxious. When his mother encourages him to make a friend and be more outgoing, he takes a chance at a party. It doesn’t live up to expectations. His classmates ignore him and the alcohol tastes bad. Worse? Oliver finds him moping in the bathroom.
Oliver, the class clown and know-it-all, might grate Adrian’s last nerve, but he’s the only one paying Adrian any attention. Not only does Oliver flirt him into a bedroom, he charms Adrian’s pants off. Adrian loses his virginity to a man he doesn’t even like and in the morning his anxiety spirals into full panic. They didn’t use protection and popular-with-everyone Oliver insists they need to get tested.
Adrian is sure this isn’t the kind of friendship his mother meant and he tries to distance himself. But it turns out Oliver’s brash personality is just a mask to hide his own insecurities and family embarrassments. Adrian can relate. Oliver may be a know-it-all, yet Adrian can’t abandon him. Besides, they still need their test results. But how can the popular kid be friends with him when Adrian doesn’t want to come out of his shell?
Oliver, the class clown and know-it-all, might grate Adrian’s last nerve, but he’s the only one paying Adrian any attention. Not only does Oliver flirt him into a bedroom, he charms Adrian’s pants off. Adrian loses his virginity to a man he doesn’t even like and in the morning his anxiety spirals into full panic. They didn’t use protection and popular-with-everyone Oliver insists they need to get tested.
Adrian is sure this isn’t the kind of friendship his mother meant and he tries to distance himself. But it turns out Oliver’s brash personality is just a mask to hide his own insecurities and family embarrassments. Adrian can relate. Oliver may be a know-it-all, yet Adrian can’t abandon him. Besides, they still need their test results. But how can the popular kid be friends with him when Adrian doesn’t want to come out of his shell?
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September 27, 2015
Adrian is the least sympathetic character I've read in a while. Apparently he suffers crippling anxiety but it's never shown; instead we get how he's never thought of/never ever tried/never... yeah! he's incredibly disinterested in life and rude and abrasive on top of that.
Oliver a fragile joker, a slut desperate for love, is more interesting. I kept thinking the poor boy needed to meet someone decent, someone good who'd value him, and not seeing that in Adrian. It felt like settling and I pitied him. There was no believable chemistry.
The plot is as stated in the blurb. It felt like a pamphlet given out as schools, a moralistic little tale about using protection - or more accurately a message about going without, taking some risks and seeing where it takes you! There was a big emphasis on protection and testing, though using it as the major plot devise to get the characters together, gave a very confused message.
Also some editting issues - though it amused me imagining a well trimmed groan!
Didn't work for me on any level.
Nice cover though.
Oliver a fragile joker, a slut desperate for love, is more interesting. I kept thinking the poor boy needed to meet someone decent, someone good who'd value him, and not seeing that in Adrian. It felt like settling and I pitied him. There was no believable chemistry.
The plot is as stated in the blurb. It felt like a pamphlet given out as schools, a moralistic little tale about using protection - or more accurately a message about going without, taking some risks and seeing where it takes you! There was a big emphasis on protection and testing, though using it as the major plot devise to get the characters together, gave a very confused message.
Also some editting issues - though it amused me imagining a well trimmed groan!
Didn't work for me on any level.
Nice cover though.
August 8, 2015
This was a nice little story, but it didn't quite deliver. My main issue was that the relationship development wasn't believable. Adrian was a complete jerk to Oliver. And even after a chance encounter gives them a second chance, Adrian's change of heart wasn't really explained except that Oliver was the only person paying him any attention whatsoever.
Oliver was a sweetheart who seems happy-go-lucky on the outside, but has hidden depths and insecurities. But to be honest, I'm not sure what he saw in Adrian. He admits the first hook up was just an "I'm drunk, you're cute, let's do this!" And after that it really seems like he's just so lonely he'll take whoever he can get.
I think the STD scare was supposed to create drama, but I never even entertained the possibility they could be positive. It sorta felt thrown in at the beginning (which, let's be honest, they were both complete idiots), and then again at the end to give a clear and obvious happy ending. It wasn't really necessary, despite being the primary set-up.
Lastly, I've read a lot of books with a MC who has severe anxiety, they're a favorite trope of mine. But besides the frequent embarrassment, I never felt Adrian's anxiety. He never even came close to a panic attack, and while I believed that yes the character has anxiety, it felt like more of an excuse a lot of the times.
The characters are good (despite Adrian needing to be less of an ass), but a little more length and relationship development would have done this story wonders. Oliver slowly bringing Adrian out of his shell, and Adrian supporting Oliver with his Mum. Not a bad short, just not great either. I would give this author another chance if something stood out.
Received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review, reviewed for Hearts On Fire
Oliver was a sweetheart who seems happy-go-lucky on the outside, but has hidden depths and insecurities. But to be honest, I'm not sure what he saw in Adrian. He admits the first hook up was just an "I'm drunk, you're cute, let's do this!" And after that it really seems like he's just so lonely he'll take whoever he can get.
I think the STD scare was supposed to create drama, but I never even entertained the possibility they could be positive. It sorta felt thrown in at the beginning (which, let's be honest, they were both complete idiots), and then again at the end to give a clear and obvious happy ending. It wasn't really necessary, despite being the primary set-up.
Lastly, I've read a lot of books with a MC who has severe anxiety, they're a favorite trope of mine. But besides the frequent embarrassment, I never felt Adrian's anxiety. He never even came close to a panic attack, and while I believed that yes the character has anxiety, it felt like more of an excuse a lot of the times.
The characters are good (despite Adrian needing to be less of an ass), but a little more length and relationship development would have done this story wonders. Oliver slowly bringing Adrian out of his shell, and Adrian supporting Oliver with his Mum. Not a bad short, just not great either. I would give this author another chance if something stood out.
Received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review, reviewed for Hearts On Fire
July 27, 2015
This was just a glimpse into their beginning, and I thought it deserved a bit more than it got. I felt like it cut off too suddenly, especially after raising such an important subject as unprotected sex and the possible repercussions.
Both MCs were nice, if a bit stupid in their sexual endeavors, but the romance didn't feel believable. I felt let down by the author for building the plot on the two men having unprotected sex, and then creating a relationship out of their need to get tested.
I liked that the author gave both of them a bit of characterization, and set them up for an "opposites attract" kind of scenario. The line between love and hate is sometimes thin, indeed, but the changes in Adrian's view of Oliver came on a bit too fast for my liking.
I did like that Oliver, for all his bravado and loudness, was given some insecurities, which were explained by his home life, which then felt a bit too cliched for my taste.
Overall 3 stars. There were some things I liked, and some I did not, the book being too short as one of the latter.
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher. A positive review was not promised in return. **
Both MCs were nice, if a bit stupid in their sexual endeavors, but the romance didn't feel believable. I felt let down by the author for building the plot on the two men having unprotected sex, and then creating a relationship out of their need to get tested.
I liked that the author gave both of them a bit of characterization, and set them up for an "opposites attract" kind of scenario. The line between love and hate is sometimes thin, indeed, but the changes in Adrian's view of Oliver came on a bit too fast for my liking.
I did like that Oliver, for all his bravado and loudness, was given some insecurities, which were explained by his home life, which then felt a bit too cliched for my taste.
Overall 3 stars. There were some things I liked, and some I did not, the book being too short as one of the latter.
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher. A positive review was not promised in return. **
May 4, 2016
Badgered into socializing more with his fellow students, Adrian reluctantly accepts an invitation to a party near his college. He’s pretty sure that the invitation came by his proximity to the group being invited than by any real desire to have him actually come, but he promised his mother he would try to be more outgoing. So off he goes–and it is as bad as he thought it would be. Too many people in too small a space-–and not a one of them interested in him. That is until Oliver barges into the bathroom Adrian is hiding out in, and sets about drunkenly seducing Adrian.
While this is hardly the way he expected to lose his virginity–-it was the lack of protection used that really flips Adrian out. Now he has to deal with the consequences of one night’s drunken tumble in the sheets, as well as the conflicting feelings growing for Oliver.
I saw this book when it came out and knew that I wanted to read it. Luckily I was able to snag the review copy for Love Bytes. I’ve read several books by T.T. Kove and have enjoyed them all immensely. Plus I kinda just like the cover. I’m a huge sucker for a good cover.
This is very much a quick slice of life between Oliver and Adrian. And because of that the ending is definitely more HFN than HEA, but the realist in me actually prefers it that way. Very few times is a few days of knowing someone going to end up with the two people madly and continually in love till death do they part. Even if this is not a romance for the ages, it is still a very good love story. All awkward firsts and doubting seconds.
I have a feeling Adrian and I would get along great. We both suffer in social situations. In fact reading the opening scene of this story was like taking a transcript of the voices in my head whenever I am forced into large groups of people. Sadly, cute dudes don’t seem to want to seduce me in random bathrooms–or anywhere else, for that matter. Um…not that I want to be seduced in bathrooms. That is kinda squicky.
As we read we learn more about Oliver and Adrian, and they start to grow from simple characters into more fully realized people. I would have loved for this to be longer because by the time the story really gets going it ends. I want to know more about Oliver’s home life, or how Adrian and him handle their rather slapdash relationship. Just so many things left uncovered that I wanted to hear more about.
I really enjoyed this story. The characters were good, and it was entertaining to read. Especially the sex. I do really love when the sex scenes are less than perfect. And well, there is certainly some highly entertaining, if not porn-worthy, sex in this book. But seeing as Adrian is a virgin to begin with, I think we should cut him some slack.
Though the condom thing…he really ought to have known better. As we all should.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
While this is hardly the way he expected to lose his virginity–-it was the lack of protection used that really flips Adrian out. Now he has to deal with the consequences of one night’s drunken tumble in the sheets, as well as the conflicting feelings growing for Oliver.
I saw this book when it came out and knew that I wanted to read it. Luckily I was able to snag the review copy for Love Bytes. I’ve read several books by T.T. Kove and have enjoyed them all immensely. Plus I kinda just like the cover. I’m a huge sucker for a good cover.
This is very much a quick slice of life between Oliver and Adrian. And because of that the ending is definitely more HFN than HEA, but the realist in me actually prefers it that way. Very few times is a few days of knowing someone going to end up with the two people madly and continually in love till death do they part. Even if this is not a romance for the ages, it is still a very good love story. All awkward firsts and doubting seconds.
I have a feeling Adrian and I would get along great. We both suffer in social situations. In fact reading the opening scene of this story was like taking a transcript of the voices in my head whenever I am forced into large groups of people. Sadly, cute dudes don’t seem to want to seduce me in random bathrooms–or anywhere else, for that matter. Um…not that I want to be seduced in bathrooms. That is kinda squicky.
As we read we learn more about Oliver and Adrian, and they start to grow from simple characters into more fully realized people. I would have loved for this to be longer because by the time the story really gets going it ends. I want to know more about Oliver’s home life, or how Adrian and him handle their rather slapdash relationship. Just so many things left uncovered that I wanted to hear more about.
I really enjoyed this story. The characters were good, and it was entertaining to read. Especially the sex. I do really love when the sex scenes are less than perfect. And well, there is certainly some highly entertaining, if not porn-worthy, sex in this book. But seeing as Adrian is a virgin to begin with, I think we should cut him some slack.
Though the condom thing…he really ought to have known better. As we all should.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
January 3, 2017
Ummm, so this did not work for me.
I thought the writing was fine but the strange storyline was...off putting.
I didn't care for or connect with either of the guys.
Yeah, this was just a wide miss. Didn't even come close to hitting the target.
*frowns*
I struggled to finish and in the end, wish I wouldn't have.
Still plan on trying more of Kove's work though.....better luck next time, right?
*2 stars*
I thought the writing was fine but the strange storyline was...off putting.
I didn't care for or connect with either of the guys.
Yeah, this was just a wide miss. Didn't even come close to hitting the target.
*frowns*
I struggled to finish and in the end, wish I wouldn't have.
Still plan on trying more of Kove's work though.....better luck next time, right?
*2 stars*
December 28, 2017
Not much I can say about this. It was an okay read, about finding who you are, what you want in life.
A typical NA story. The ending was not very satisfying, maybe because it's short, or just focused on sex.
Not a disappointment, not as great either.Compliments for the cover, it's cute.
A typical NA story. The ending was not very satisfying, maybe because it's short, or just focused on sex.
Not a disappointment, not as great either.Compliments for the cover, it's cute.
September 4, 2015
This romance starts off on unsteady feet because it starts with something not often covered in romance (at least the ones I read) - a drunken toss in the sheets without protection. This one night of drunken oops ties the two main characters together for better or worse. Often, in M/F relationships this is done through a pregnancy scare; in this M/M pairing, it's done through an STD scare.
It is a bit realistic - these things happen, and I do like the way it was handled. The characters themselves are real. I can relate to Adrian's anxiety and anti-social tendencies. Oliver seems shallow at first, but when you look deeper, you find someone with his own insecurities. On the whole, they fit together rather well.
This is a Euro read; Norwegian, I believe. So some of the references and words for things may throw American readers off, as well as some of the social mannerisms.
It is a bit realistic - these things happen, and I do like the way it was handled. The characters themselves are real. I can relate to Adrian's anxiety and anti-social tendencies. Oliver seems shallow at first, but when you look deeper, you find someone with his own insecurities. On the whole, they fit together rather well.
This is a Euro read; Norwegian, I believe. So some of the references and words for things may throw American readers off, as well as some of the social mannerisms.
August 2, 2015
Firstly, loved the cover, it's gorgeous.
Really enjoyed these two characters bumbling their way to something like a relationship. It was a bit clumsy (the way the characters went about things), but the clumsiness made it feel genuine.
It definitely ended too soon for me, and I hope there is a sequel in the works.
Really enjoyed these two characters bumbling their way to something like a relationship. It was a bit clumsy (the way the characters went about things), but the clumsiness made it feel genuine.
It definitely ended too soon for me, and I hope there is a sequel in the works.
December 7, 2017
Not much I can say about this. It was an okay read, about finding who you are, what you want in life.
A typical NA story. The ending was not very satisfying, maybe because it's short, or just focused on sex.
Not a disappointment, not as great either.Compliments for the cover, it's cute.
A typical NA story. The ending was not very satisfying, maybe because it's short, or just focused on sex.
Not a disappointment, not as great either.Compliments for the cover, it's cute.
January 17, 2017
Received this story for an Honest Review.
4.5 stars
This was an enjoyable story from start to finish for me. I loved Adrian and Oliver. I really liked the message of the story about the importance of being safe. I thought Adrian and Oliver fit together nicely. Their relationship made sense to me and was also believable. The writing was done well. I would love to read more of these two.
4.5 stars
This was an enjoyable story from start to finish for me. I loved Adrian and Oliver. I really liked the message of the story about the importance of being safe. I thought Adrian and Oliver fit together nicely. Their relationship made sense to me and was also believable. The writing was done well. I would love to read more of these two.
August 24, 2015
Original review on Molly Lolly
Four stars!
This is such a sweet little story. Both Adrian and Oliver have things holding them back from a relationship. Plus they start out in the most unconventional of ways. You could see their anxiety and insecurities as they got to know each other. The ending is a cute happy for now. I’d love to see more of Oliver and Adrian. Maybe even a little sequel where they’re together after finding jobs or something like that. They work so well together I want to see a super squishy sweet happily ever after!
Four stars!
This is such a sweet little story. Both Adrian and Oliver have things holding them back from a relationship. Plus they start out in the most unconventional of ways. You could see their anxiety and insecurities as they got to know each other. The ending is a cute happy for now. I’d love to see more of Oliver and Adrian. Maybe even a little sequel where they’re together after finding jobs or something like that. They work so well together I want to see a super squishy sweet happily ever after!
September 2, 2015
Puzzle pieces that fit.
Adrian is a man who is full of anxiety. He isn't comfortable in pretty much any situation, so he ends up hiding in the bathroom when he attends a party. That is where Oliver finds him. He manages to get under Adrian's skin and they become close to one another, finding out that things aren't always how they appear. This is a Happy For Now book, and I would love to see more of Oliver and Adrian!
Adrian is a man who is full of anxiety. He isn't comfortable in pretty much any situation, so he ends up hiding in the bathroom when he attends a party. That is where Oliver finds him. He manages to get under Adrian's skin and they become close to one another, finding out that things aren't always how they appear. This is a Happy For Now book, and I would love to see more of Oliver and Adrian!
September 3, 2015
Cute College story..
February 3, 2019
Note: In case your Kindle opens to the first page of the book rather than the cover, this story takes place in Norway and uses British English, but even still there are a number of typos and mistakes.
OK, so this was a story essentially based on dubcon (dubious consent). Oliver takes Adrian into a room (we never find out whose room in whose house, just at a party), plies him with a few beers (which is hard to understand because Adrian dislikes both Oliver and beer), and then talks Adrian into sex. Yes, Adrian could've said no but he didn't. In fact, every time they have sex, I don't think Adrian really wanted to be there. He liked having sex - what little he'd had with Oliver since he'd been a virgin before that - but the before and after he acted like he wished he could erase. And that was really all they had in common.
There was really no character development, so you have to read almost the entire book to know that Adrian is on medication for his anxiety and that they apparently don't work. There's no mention of how or when his anxiety started, or that he's ever been in counseling. I do know that he is a major a--hole and doesn't deserve any friends anyway. By the end of the story he still doesn't really like Oliver! Oh, except for when he's quiet, aka not being himself. Oliver has had a difficult life, apparently being raised by himself in conjunction with an alcoholic mother. He seems to seek solace in whatever; he gets drunk whenever he goes out and he seems like he's looking for someone, ANYONE, to love him or give him some attention. I think Adrian was just convenient. By the end of the story, both MCs are still unlikable and the whole premise of a relationship between them makes no sense.
OK, so this was a story essentially based on dubcon (dubious consent). Oliver takes Adrian into a room (we never find out whose room in whose house, just at a party), plies him with a few beers (which is hard to understand because Adrian dislikes both Oliver and beer), and then talks Adrian into sex. Yes, Adrian could've said no but he didn't. In fact, every time they have sex, I don't think Adrian really wanted to be there. He liked having sex - what little he'd had with Oliver since he'd been a virgin before that - but the before and after he acted like he wished he could erase. And that was really all they had in common.
There was really no character development, so you have to read almost the entire book to know that Adrian is on medication for his anxiety and that they apparently don't work. There's no mention of how or when his anxiety started, or that he's ever been in counseling. I do know that he is a major a--hole and doesn't deserve any friends anyway. By the end of the story he still doesn't really like Oliver! Oh, except for when he's quiet, aka not being himself. Oliver has had a difficult life, apparently being raised by himself in conjunction with an alcoholic mother. He seems to seek solace in whatever; he gets drunk whenever he goes out and he seems like he's looking for someone, ANYONE, to love him or give him some attention. I think Adrian was just convenient. By the end of the story, both MCs are still unlikable and the whole premise of a relationship between them makes no sense.
April 3, 2018
Sweet but short
T T Kove does an excellent job of depicting the feelings and attitudes of two emotionally fragile men. The author doesn't resolve the MCs' problems but makes them a little better by allowing them to find solace in each other. Opposites are a perfect match in this HFN novella. Although it's a satisfying read, there is definitely enough material to expand it into a good book. Wish she would.
T T Kove does an excellent job of depicting the feelings and attitudes of two emotionally fragile men. The author doesn't resolve the MCs' problems but makes them a little better by allowing them to find solace in each other. Opposites are a perfect match in this HFN novella. Although it's a satisfying read, there is definitely enough material to expand it into a good book. Wish she would.
May 22, 2017
Short n Sweet
This is a short and sweet story. Entertaining and well written. If the author so wish, it could and can be developed into a great story. This is my first book by this author. Looking forward to more from this author in the future.
This is a short and sweet story. Entertaining and well written. If the author so wish, it could and can be developed into a great story. This is my first book by this author. Looking forward to more from this author in the future.
May 16, 2021
Feelings
I can connect with the star of story, being an introvert, stuck at a party . Nice, how. One night stand, grew to be a bit more. The story was short and a nice quickie.
I can connect with the star of story, being an introvert, stuck at a party . Nice, how. One night stand, grew to be a bit more. The story was short and a nice quickie.
June 2, 2017
This was a nice little story, but it didn't quite deliver. My main issue was that the relationship development wasn't believable. Adrian was a complete jerk to Oliver. And even after a chance encounter gives them a second chance, Adrian's change of heart wasn't really explained except that Oliver was the only person paying him any attention whatsoever.
Oliver was a sweetheart who seems happy-go-lucky on the outside, but has hidden depths and insecurities. But to be honest, I'm not sure what he saw in Adrian. He admits the first hook up was just an "I'm drunk, you're cute, let's do this!" And after that it really seems like he's just so lonely he'll take whoever he can get.
I think the STD scare was supposed to create drama, but I never even entertained the possibility they could be positive. It sorta felt thrown in at the beginning (which, let's be honest, they were both complete idiots), and then again at the end to give a clear and obvious happy ending. It wasn't really necessary, despite being the primary set-up.
Lastly, I've read a lot of books with a MC who has severe anxiety, they're a favorite trope of mine. But besides the frequent embarrassment, I never felt Adrian's anxiety. He never even came close to a panic attack, and while I believed that yes the character has anxiety, it felt like more of an excuse a lot of the times.
The characters are good (despite Adrian needing to be less of an ass), but a little more length and relationship development would have done this story wonders. Oliver slowly bringing Adrian out of his shell, and Adrian supporting Oliver with his Mum. Not a bad short, just not great either. I would give this author another chance if something stood out.
Received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review, reviewed for Hearts On Fire
Oliver was a sweetheart who seems happy-go-lucky on the outside, but has hidden depths and insecurities. But to be honest, I'm not sure what he saw in Adrian. He admits the first hook up was just an "I'm drunk, you're cute, let's do this!" And after that it really seems like he's just so lonely he'll take whoever he can get.
I think the STD scare was supposed to create drama, but I never even entertained the possibility they could be positive. It sorta felt thrown in at the beginning (which, let's be honest, they were both complete idiots), and then again at the end to give a clear and obvious happy ending. It wasn't really necessary, despite being the primary set-up.
Lastly, I've read a lot of books with a MC who has severe anxiety, they're a favorite trope of mine. But besides the frequent embarrassment, I never felt Adrian's anxiety. He never even came close to a panic attack, and while I believed that yes the character has anxiety, it felt like more of an excuse a lot of the times.
The characters are good (despite Adrian needing to be less of an ass), but a little more length and relationship development would have done this story wonders. Oliver slowly bringing Adrian out of his shell, and Adrian supporting Oliver with his Mum. Not a bad short, just not great either. I would give this author another chance if something stood out.
Received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review, reviewed for Hearts On Fire
August 27, 2015
A Joyfully Jay review.
3 stars
I picked up this book because the blurb sounded interesting and engaging. But the truth is, the story didn’t deliver. My biggest problem was that the characters weren’t fleshed out enough for me to get attached to them, or to really feel much at all for them.
Adrian has issues about which I can absolutely relate, and I think that this part was handled really well. I could definitely understand where he was coming from and felt what he was feeling. But that was basically the only thing I could relate to. I couldn’t quite understand how a guy who admits that he’d never really been interested in anyone at all could fall into bed so easily with another guy, alcohol or no.
Oliver came off as smarmy and almost callous at times, and I didn’t feel or see the vulnerability that the author was going for. Instead, the moment that should have shown that to me seemed instead incongruous with the rest of his character. It was tough for me to reconcile his two personalities, and I really didn’t feel the connection.
Read Kris’ review in its entirety here.
3 stars
I picked up this book because the blurb sounded interesting and engaging. But the truth is, the story didn’t deliver. My biggest problem was that the characters weren’t fleshed out enough for me to get attached to them, or to really feel much at all for them.
Adrian has issues about which I can absolutely relate, and I think that this part was handled really well. I could definitely understand where he was coming from and felt what he was feeling. But that was basically the only thing I could relate to. I couldn’t quite understand how a guy who admits that he’d never really been interested in anyone at all could fall into bed so easily with another guy, alcohol or no.
Oliver came off as smarmy and almost callous at times, and I didn’t feel or see the vulnerability that the author was going for. Instead, the moment that should have shown that to me seemed instead incongruous with the rest of his character. It was tough for me to reconcile his two personalities, and I really didn’t feel the connection.
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December 31, 2015
***Copy provided by Pride Promotions in exchange for a fair and honest review. ***
This was a short book, but it was pretty good!
Adrian has never had much interest in sex, mostly because of his anxiety. He prefers being alone and not interacting much with anyone, being invisible is very good in his book.
Oliver is just the opposite, he's always making waves, be it in class or out with his friends. But things are not always what they seem to be as Adrian will discover.
After meeting at a party and having sort of drunken, unprotected sex, Adrian and Oliver start hanging out while waiting for the results of the HIV and STD tests they took. At first Adrian doesn't like Oliver all that much, but that changes slowly as they start knowing more of the other, and Adrian realizes Oliver is loud and brash to protect himself, just as Adrian is silent and invisible for the same reason. They start a relationship where they definitely start liking each other.
It was a sweet, fast read, not a HEA, but a HFN that left me with a smile in my face.
Rating: 4 Stars!
This was a short book, but it was pretty good!
Adrian has never had much interest in sex, mostly because of his anxiety. He prefers being alone and not interacting much with anyone, being invisible is very good in his book.
Oliver is just the opposite, he's always making waves, be it in class or out with his friends. But things are not always what they seem to be as Adrian will discover.
After meeting at a party and having sort of drunken, unprotected sex, Adrian and Oliver start hanging out while waiting for the results of the HIV and STD tests they took. At first Adrian doesn't like Oliver all that much, but that changes slowly as they start knowing more of the other, and Adrian realizes Oliver is loud and brash to protect himself, just as Adrian is silent and invisible for the same reason. They start a relationship where they definitely start liking each other.
It was a sweet, fast read, not a HEA, but a HFN that left me with a smile in my face.
Rating: 4 Stars!
May 22, 2017
Adrian is a loner full of anxieties. He is invited to a party by classmates so as his mum wants him to go out and meet someone he goes but finds himself hiding in the bathroom. Another classmate Oliver who Adrian finds loud and obnoxious joins him. They get drunk together and one thing leads to another. Unfortunately they didn't use protection which sends Adrian into a panic.
We follow how they learn about each other and build a friendship together as Adrian gradually begins to come out of his shell.
This short story is well thought out and beautifully written with a happy ever after.
We follow how they learn about each other and build a friendship together as Adrian gradually begins to come out of his shell.
This short story is well thought out and beautifully written with a happy ever after.
September 25, 2015
This was a super fast read. While this Novella had some very hot scenes there was not really much more to it then that. You meet Oliver who has confidence problems and Adrian who has anxiety, their personalities just did not mesh well at all to me. I did like this Novella I just felt like there was a lot left up in the air.
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review from Inked Rainbow Reads.
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review from Inked Rainbow Reads.
September 17, 2015
Nice story between two young college mates where the first romantic leader does not fall immediately for the handsome blond blu eyed cutie he's having a sex encounter for but it's the deep inner life of both character that will make them close. loved all the story. maybe this one would need another chapter, to see how they end at the end of college :)
September 30, 2015
This was a brilliant short, sweet read and proved that even though Oliver, who doesn't come across as the sensible one actually can be. Really did enjoy this and would love to read more about them both xx
February 1, 2017
A cute short story. I really liked Adrian and Oliver they fit together really good and I would have liked to spend more time with them, 3.7 stars. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
March 17, 2016
1.5 stars
September 3, 2015
nice read....and it was for free ;-)
September 29, 2015
This was a cute story with over-anxious Adrian and hyper Oliver. It was a quick read about opposites falling in lust and hinting at the start of something more.
January 15, 2017
It was a little boring for me, I felt like their should have been more and I didn't really connect to the characters.
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