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Lines on the Mirror
Martin has always done everything his parents ever asked, never making waves, but never learning how to say no either. Then his new partying neighbors introduce him to a different lifestyle that pushes his limits.
The only thing keeping him grounded is getting back in touch with his first love, Daltrey, who moved across the country when they were still teenagers. Now, he's a successful artist and plays by his own rules. He wants Martin but won't compromise his morals.
When Martin lets his new friends drag him down until he hits bottom, can he ever find his way back to Daltrey and take control of his life?
WARNING: Contains brief MMF
The only thing keeping him grounded is getting back in touch with his first love, Daltrey, who moved across the country when they were still teenagers. Now, he's a successful artist and plays by his own rules. He wants Martin but won't compromise his morals.
When Martin lets his new friends drag him down until he hits bottom, can he ever find his way back to Daltrey and take control of his life?
WARNING: Contains brief MMF
- GenresM M Romance
205 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 26, 2015
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Lynn Michaels
74 books298 followersLynn Michaels lives and writes in Tampa, Florida where the sun is hot and the Sangria is cold. When she’s not writing she’s kayaking, hanging with her husband, or reading by the pool. Lynn writes Male/Male romance because she believes everyone deserves a happy ending and the dynamics of male characters can be intriguing, vulnerable, and exciting. She has both contemporary and paranormal titles and has been writing since 2014. Her stories don’t follow any set guidelines or ideas, but come from her heart and contain love in many forms.
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September 21, 2019
LIVING YOUR OWN LIFE
This is a story about chances and choices. Martin is a privileged but immaturily, lonely man. Ignored as a child by his alcoholic Mother and his always at work Father. He was emotionally stunted, a loner and unable to express himself. Daltrey, was his first love. His first everything. Then he was ripped away from him. Here one day, gone the next. Martin never recovered, never wanted to care for anyone after that. So he went through life hiding within himself but doing what he thought was expected of him. This was a disaster just waiting to happen. This is a story that shows you life isn't a spectator sport. You have to have your own ambition and dreams to build on. I felt bad for him, I also wanted to ring his bell. This was an eye opening experience. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!!!
This is a story about chances and choices. Martin is a privileged but immaturily, lonely man. Ignored as a child by his alcoholic Mother and his always at work Father. He was emotionally stunted, a loner and unable to express himself. Daltrey, was his first love. His first everything. Then he was ripped away from him. Here one day, gone the next. Martin never recovered, never wanted to care for anyone after that. So he went through life hiding within himself but doing what he thought was expected of him. This was a disaster just waiting to happen. This is a story that shows you life isn't a spectator sport. You have to have your own ambition and dreams to build on. I felt bad for him, I also wanted to ring his bell. This was an eye opening experience. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!!!
December 14, 2015
This is the first time I've read Lynn Michaels' work. Whenever I read a new author there's this moment, right before you start, that you whisper to yourself, "please let me love them." LOL You all know what I'm saying. Well, Lynn has definitely sparked my attention with Lines on the Mirror.
There were parts, a lot of, that gutted me. Martin is the MC of this story, and he's a mess and a half. His whole entire life he's been being his father's shadow. Done what he wanted, became what he wanted. He never really did a thing for himself. Then he meets his new neighbors and at first I was like, "Oh these people are cool. They will help him see the world more relaxed." Nope. Well, they did show him things. Sex, drugs, and rock and roll kinds of things. A dangerous path they put him on (Yes that's Yoda) I kept reading it and thought, holy peer pressure! I mean we all have been there. Done what the cool kids want just to be needed, adored, loved. Something very much lacking in Martin's life. Then comes the old flame, Daltry. That's when things shift. Martin's in a deep dark place and Daltry is a light he desperately needs and now Martin needs to choose Daltry or the dangerous road he's currently driving out of control on. This is a twisty, dark story but it's well written and it has a very powerful message. I recommend it for sure.
There were parts, a lot of, that gutted me. Martin is the MC of this story, and he's a mess and a half. His whole entire life he's been being his father's shadow. Done what he wanted, became what he wanted. He never really did a thing for himself. Then he meets his new neighbors and at first I was like, "Oh these people are cool. They will help him see the world more relaxed." Nope. Well, they did show him things. Sex, drugs, and rock and roll kinds of things. A dangerous path they put him on (Yes that's Yoda) I kept reading it and thought, holy peer pressure! I mean we all have been there. Done what the cool kids want just to be needed, adored, loved. Something very much lacking in Martin's life. Then comes the old flame, Daltry. That's when things shift. Martin's in a deep dark place and Daltry is a light he desperately needs and now Martin needs to choose Daltry or the dangerous road he's currently driving out of control on. This is a twisty, dark story but it's well written and it has a very powerful message. I recommend it for sure.
November 28, 2015
Lines on the Mirror by Lynn Michaels is a powerful story following Martin as he falls down a dark path brought to him by his new neighbors. As he tries to find himself, he is drawn into sex, drugs and parties. The only upside is that his neighbors allowed him to reconnect with an old flame, Daltrey, who had moved before they could find the closure they deserved. After reconnecting, old feelings are kindled and Martin has to make a choice between the one he loves and the life he was growing accustomed to. Lines in the Mirror shows the reader that peer pressure can affect even adults and reminds you to know just who your friends are or else when you hit rock bottom, you'll find yourself alone.
This amazing story has a unique voice and sucks you in instantly. The characters had depth and felt real. The intimate scenes are written with just enough steam without it seeming too over the top. The interactions are authentic and doesn't feel forced. Lynn Michaels is getting better with each book.
This amazing story has a unique voice and sucks you in instantly. The characters had depth and felt real. The intimate scenes are written with just enough steam without it seeming too over the top. The interactions are authentic and doesn't feel forced. Lynn Michaels is getting better with each book.
February 17, 2020
Martin was never allowed to spread his wings, his father controlling every aspect of his life. When he graduates and is out on his own he thinks it might get better. But using his fathers black American Express card, the Saab he gave him, and working in a job his father got for him, doesn’t change anything. Is it any wonder when he meets his partying neighbors he's pulled in by their easygoing lifestyle. Alcohol, drugs, and sex are now the controllers of his life.
He is reunited with Daltrey, his first love but even that isn’t enough to break through his haze.
Watching Martin spiral down was difficult. The slow glide was well done by the author but a bit painful to read.
I really like this author. Her characters on the other hand weren’t quite so likable. They both seemed immature for the ages they were supposed to be. I get that there needed to be some immaturity for Martin to fall into drugs so easy. I just kept waiting for an ah-ha moment sooner.
Nice story.
I received an arc of this book.
He is reunited with Daltrey, his first love but even that isn’t enough to break through his haze.
Watching Martin spiral down was difficult. The slow glide was well done by the author but a bit painful to read.
I really like this author. Her characters on the other hand weren’t quite so likable. They both seemed immature for the ages they were supposed to be. I get that there needed to be some immaturity for Martin to fall into drugs so easy. I just kept waiting for an ah-ha moment sooner.
Nice story.
I received an arc of this book.
March 31, 2020
Lynn Michaels takes us through a whirlwind path of drugs, sex, and confusion in Lines on the Mirror (Rubicon, 978-1517017255, 2015), the first book in the “Love on the Line” series.
Martin apparently missed all of those commercials and classes where people teach you to just say “No”. (laugh) Martin is so desperate to be a part of something and to be seen that he says, “Yes” to everything. Michaels takes us through his coming-of-age journey and it is painful.
Michaels is able to tap into almost every insecurity there is and put it into Martin’s character. Then she created characters to prey and amplify his wants and needs. It is a crazy and intense journey. A fantastic read.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
Martin apparently missed all of those commercials and classes where people teach you to just say “No”. (laugh) Martin is so desperate to be a part of something and to be seen that he says, “Yes” to everything. Michaels takes us through his coming-of-age journey and it is painful.
Michaels is able to tap into almost every insecurity there is and put it into Martin’s character. Then she created characters to prey and amplify his wants and needs. It is a crazy and intense journey. A fantastic read.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
February 26, 2020
3.5 stars An okay start but further on I felt like slapping Martin for not waking up. His freinds where bad for him, drugs, MFM sex, and more.
Martin's reconnection to his first love, Daltrey begins which complicate things.
A big messy mess with Alec and Wendy. This one will get you feeling such thing at the characters the good and bad. Martin's parents had a part in this too as he panders to what his father wants. The story focused on Martin's POV.
Martin 24 was graduating receiving his diploma, next a job and somewhere away from his parents. An appartment and new friends to meet with a party.
Martin's reconnection to his first love, Daltrey begins which complicate things.
A big messy mess with Alec and Wendy. This one will get you feeling such thing at the characters the good and bad. Martin's parents had a part in this too as he panders to what his father wants. The story focused on Martin's POV.
Martin 24 was graduating receiving his diploma, next a job and somewhere away from his parents. An appartment and new friends to meet with a party.
November 14, 2018
Well written
This story was well written if not my preference. The MCs seemed immature and not very endearing for most of the book. Despite my failure to connect with the MCs , the story was very compelling. I will definitely read other books by this author!
This story was well written if not my preference. The MCs seemed immature and not very endearing for most of the book. Despite my failure to connect with the MCs , the story was very compelling. I will definitely read other books by this author!
January 11, 2017
Lines on the Mirror by Lynn Michaels
Martin has always lived in the shadow of his father. He followed exactly in his footsteps and always did exactly as he was told. He got a degree in the same field as his father and after he graduated college he got a job at a company his father picked out. After moving into his apartment, his new neighbors introduce him to the partying lifestyle involving drugs and alcohol. The one up side in his life is reconnecting with his first love, Daltrey, a successful artist living in New York. They meet up and the sparks fly, but Daltrey won't compromise his morals and support Martin's new lifestyle. Without Daltrey around to ground him, Martin spirals out of control until he hits rock bottom and it shows him who is really on his side.
This book is intended for an audience 18+.
This is an erotica book at its core. It has several gay characters and several gay, straight, and threesome sex scenes. If you offended by sex, drugs, alcohol, or vulgarity, I definitely recommend you not read this book. If you don't mind any of that the book is quite enjoyable.
I found myself skimming past the erotic scenes because I really wanted to see how the plot played out. It had me hooked from the beginning. That being said, there were a few hang ups. I kind of hated Martin. He was the narrator and first person narrators are never reliable, but Martin was so repetitive and downright frustrating. I spent the whole book going “Oh come on, Martin. Grow a back bone.” He also had this habit of calling Daltrey “Dal-baby” which got under my skin. The characters, as a whole, were pretty realistic though.
Aside from my own personal pet peeves, the book was decently written and the plot was pretty sound. It ends pretty much how you might think but it's a decent ending.
I give this 3/5 stars. The plot was enough to keep me interested and the erotic scenes didn't detract from the plot. (Honestly they could have been omitted and the book still would have been decent.)
You can purchase the book on Kindle or paperback here and you can read more about the author- including her other works -here.
Martin has always lived in the shadow of his father. He followed exactly in his footsteps and always did exactly as he was told. He got a degree in the same field as his father and after he graduated college he got a job at a company his father picked out. After moving into his apartment, his new neighbors introduce him to the partying lifestyle involving drugs and alcohol. The one up side in his life is reconnecting with his first love, Daltrey, a successful artist living in New York. They meet up and the sparks fly, but Daltrey won't compromise his morals and support Martin's new lifestyle. Without Daltrey around to ground him, Martin spirals out of control until he hits rock bottom and it shows him who is really on his side.
This book is intended for an audience 18+.
This is an erotica book at its core. It has several gay characters and several gay, straight, and threesome sex scenes. If you offended by sex, drugs, alcohol, or vulgarity, I definitely recommend you not read this book. If you don't mind any of that the book is quite enjoyable.
I found myself skimming past the erotic scenes because I really wanted to see how the plot played out. It had me hooked from the beginning. That being said, there were a few hang ups. I kind of hated Martin. He was the narrator and first person narrators are never reliable, but Martin was so repetitive and downright frustrating. I spent the whole book going “Oh come on, Martin. Grow a back bone.” He also had this habit of calling Daltrey “Dal-baby” which got under my skin. The characters, as a whole, were pretty realistic though.
Aside from my own personal pet peeves, the book was decently written and the plot was pretty sound. It ends pretty much how you might think but it's a decent ending.
I give this 3/5 stars. The plot was enough to keep me interested and the erotic scenes didn't detract from the plot. (Honestly they could have been omitted and the book still would have been decent.)
You can purchase the book on Kindle or paperback here and you can read more about the author- including her other works -here.
December 29, 2015
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I absolutely loved it. Martin (the main character) is holy hot mess and half. Poor guy has been told what to do by his father his entire life, most of which has never made him happy. He lost the one person who understood him and loved him unconditionally in his youth and he’s never been able to get over him. He just wants to be accepted, to fit in and to reconnect with his one true love, Daltrey – which he does but it doesn’t go the way he wants. Daltrey sees that Martin is falling in with the wrong people, drinking, doing drugs, screwing up at work and he won’t have that in his life and he tells Martin just that. Martin needs to grow a backbone and do what makes him happy. Will he continue to try and please everyone but himself or will he finally stand up for himself?
I knew someone like Martin so I totally identified with the character a lot and I loved how strong Daltrey was, giving in to Martin would have only hurt their relationship in the long run. There is a lot of drama and sex in the book (which I love). I was totally sucked in and spent a few late nights unable to put the book down because I knew I would toss and turn until I found out what was going to happen. I would definitely recommend this.
I knew someone like Martin so I totally identified with the character a lot and I loved how strong Daltrey was, giving in to Martin would have only hurt their relationship in the long run. There is a lot of drama and sex in the book (which I love). I was totally sucked in and spent a few late nights unable to put the book down because I knew I would toss and turn until I found out what was going to happen. I would definitely recommend this.
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