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Wake Up Married #5
Will & Patrick Meet the Mob
Follow Will & Patrick in this fifth installment of the romantic-comedy serial, Wake Up Married, by best-selling author Leta Blake and newcomer Alice Griffiths!
Patrick has finally accepted that he's in love with Will, but his newfound determination to do something about that runs up against his father-in-law's mobster plans. Though just what those plans are have as yet to be determined. As far as Will and Patrick can tell, they consist of blowing through town, wreaking small havoc, and turning the Patterson family's lives on end.
Will must face the truth about his family before he can fully come to terms with his feelings for Patrick. And Patrick has to decide if this whackadoodle world is something he truly wants to be part of forever.
Episode 5 of 6 in the Wake Up Married serial.
Patrick has finally accepted that he's in love with Will, but his newfound determination to do something about that runs up against his father-in-law's mobster plans. Though just what those plans are have as yet to be determined. As far as Will and Patrick can tell, they consist of blowing through town, wreaking small havoc, and turning the Patterson family's lives on end.
Will must face the truth about his family before he can fully come to terms with his feelings for Patrick. And Patrick has to decide if this whackadoodle world is something he truly wants to be part of forever.
Episode 5 of 6 in the Wake Up Married serial.
147 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 2, 2016
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Leta Blake
65 books1,774 followersAuthor of the bestselling book Smoky Mountain Dreams and fan favorites Training Season, Will & Patrick Wake Up Married, and Slow Heat, Leta Blake has been captivating M/M Romance readers for over a decade. Whether writing contemporary romance or fantasy, she puts her psychology background to use creating complex characters and love stories that feel real. At home in the Southern U.S., Leta works hard at achieving balance between her writing and her family life.
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May 12, 2016
4.25 Stars!
Oh Will....
Oh Patrick....
You two....
Will thinks Patrick's incapable of love.
Patrick thinks Will's on the rebound.
Will thinks what they have can't be real.
Patrick thinks Will wants to be free and explore.
Now go tell each other how you really feel. Please!
PS - Lots more feelz in this one! I really do love Will and Patrick and I can't wait for them to get their HEA!
Oh Will....
Oh Patrick....
You two....
Will thinks Patrick's incapable of love.
Patrick thinks Will's on the rebound.
Will thinks what they have can't be real.
Patrick thinks Will wants to be free and explore.
Now go tell each other how you really feel. Please!
PS - Lots more feelz in this one! I really do love Will and Patrick and I can't wait for them to get their HEA!
August 19, 2023
4 stars
Will & Patrick Meet the Mob is episode five of Wake Up Married romance serial.
By now, both Will and Patrick are in love, and both assume that the other is not. There’s an issue of classic non-communication here - out of fear.
Patrick and Will’s feelings for each other deepens in this episode. Will’s mobster papa comes and go, causing some trouble, but it’s just a filler. Patrick’s friendship with Jenny is still hilarious.
Very enjoyable story. Heading to the next one.
Will & Patrick Meet the Mob is episode five of Wake Up Married romance serial.
By now, both Will and Patrick are in love, and both assume that the other is not. There’s an issue of classic non-communication here - out of fear.
“Jenny, I need to tell you something.”
“Yeah?”
“I’m in love with Will.” Patrick blows out a long breath, a joyous hilarity rising up in him, and he says it again. “I’m in love with Will.”
“Okay? I already knew that?”
“I didn’t.”
Patrick and Will’s feelings for each other deepens in this episode. Will’s mobster papa comes and go, causing some trouble, but it’s just a filler. Patrick’s friendship with Jenny is still hilarious.
“I can’t believe you lied to me. I can’t believe you let me think we were friends.”
“We are friends. Which is your fault. If you’d let me have the jam doughnut and then left me alone, we wouldn’t be here now.”
“It was my doughnut.”
“I was there first.”
She crosses her arms and glares at him. “I can’t believe I agreed to share it with a liar.”
“I can’t believe I shared it at all.”
Very enjoyable story. Heading to the next one.
December 19, 2017
*3.5 stars*
GAH! Get on with it already! I love this serial but this book just about killed me. I'm moving right onto the next one... this will not be a proper review!
GAH! Get on with it already! I love this serial but this book just about killed me. I'm moving right onto the next one... this will not be a proper review!
March 2, 2016
You guys, this episode is SO GOOD. I mean, they all are, but Will and Patrick are having so many feels, and there's intrigue and sexy times, and did I mention the feels? This serial is so much soapy fun, but Leta and Alice also really deliver on the emotion. Can't wait for the finale!
August 15, 2018
***4.5 Stars***
Ahhhhh that ending!! Review to come....jumping right into the next book!!!
February 13, 2020
My favorite episode of the series because I adore Patrick, and John Solo performing it is like (quite possibly) the best thing ever.
June 7, 2016
Will, en serio, ¿cómo te dejas influenciar tanto? Esta serie es demasiado larga, punto.
March 5, 2016
Originally reviewd at Sinfully.
4.5 stars
This is the penultimate installment in the fantastic series. If you’re reading this review I hope you’re up to date as there may be some series spoilers from the first four books. If you haven’t read these stories yet what are you waiting for?
Now we know that Will and Patrick love each other, this part could also be entitled Will & Patrick Try to Figure Out What to Do with These Feelings because neither of them is all that sure if or how they should let the other know. Patrick is all for telling Will immediately, but he’s just not sure what the right way to do it is. In this case, he wants to make sure everything happens the right way so Will truly understands that he means it. Will, on the other hand, has been allowing others to dictate his feelings for so long I can’t blame him for not trying to talk to Patrick about his new feelings and going along with what Patrick said in the beginning about not wanting feelings involved, even though all evidence points to Patrick having huge feelings for him.
Before the guys get too touchy-feely though, there is the problem of where the last book left off: Patrick on his knees while Tony Molinaro (aka Will’s hot Mob Daddy) holds a gun to his head. I’m not sure how to feel about Will’s father.
He definitely brings big trouble, but he also brings some words of wisdom. I believe he truly does love Will and wants the best for him. He may not go about things the right way but in his own twisted way he means well. He also brings out a side of Will I’ve been dying to see and that only seems to grow: the protective, possessive side that would have him jumping in front of a bullet for Patrick, both physically and emotionally.
This event has the roles reversed for a while with Will being the strong one while Patrick’s vulnerability is at the forefront. The way Will stands up to Tony without showing fear and defends Patrick makes it clear to everyone just how much he is invested in their relationship. It even carries over to his dealings with Kimberly, who still isn’t going to win any mother of the year awards, but who manages to maybe make herself understood a little bit more especially where Patrick is concerned.
Now back to the touchy-feely. Since the dam holding back Patrick’s feelings has cracked, he can’t stop them from flowing and he no longer wants them to. He is opening up to Jenny and is trying to figure out just how to tell Will that he loves him, getting sappy and emotional.
One night, Patrick stumbles onto what he thinks is the perfect opportunity to tell Will he loves him but, of course, things don’t go quite the way he hoped. The sex, however, is out of this world as Patrick continues to help Will live out his fantasies and tries to banish the lingering shame Will feels about exploring his kinks.
In addition to everything else, there is still the added stress of the lawsuit against Patrick that’s preventing him from working and the fact that everything about their future is up in the air. Will’s diabetes has been getting worse and he is still fighting every day to not take a drink. He is also concerned that his feelings for Patrick amount to replacing one addiction with another. Patrick also sets the record straight with Will about what his being on the autism spectrum means, making sure Will understands that it doesn’t affect his ability to have the same feelings Will does.
Again, there were so many more highlights to this story including Patrick’s talks with Hot Mob Daddy, Will laying down the law with Kimberly, and seeing Patrick risking even bigger trouble with the hospital to reassure one of his patients. There is the same snark and sex and fun that all the other parts have had as well.
Of course the end of the Episode leaves us with another bit of a cliffhanger as Will gets some news that I don’t think anybody wants to hear. Although the final book’s title, Will & Patrick’s Happy Ending, assures us of good things to come, these men are going to have to do a lot of talking fast to get there. As a matter of fact, I’m pretty sure only one more book isn’t going to be enough. Maybe another two or three? Leta Blake and Alice Griffiths, are you reading this? Can you tell I’m not ready to say goodbye?
4.5 stars
This is the penultimate installment in the fantastic series. If you’re reading this review I hope you’re up to date as there may be some series spoilers from the first four books. If you haven’t read these stories yet what are you waiting for?
Now we know that Will and Patrick love each other, this part could also be entitled Will & Patrick Try to Figure Out What to Do with These Feelings because neither of them is all that sure if or how they should let the other know. Patrick is all for telling Will immediately, but he’s just not sure what the right way to do it is. In this case, he wants to make sure everything happens the right way so Will truly understands that he means it. Will, on the other hand, has been allowing others to dictate his feelings for so long I can’t blame him for not trying to talk to Patrick about his new feelings and going along with what Patrick said in the beginning about not wanting feelings involved, even though all evidence points to Patrick having huge feelings for him.
Before the guys get too touchy-feely though, there is the problem of where the last book left off: Patrick on his knees while Tony Molinaro (aka Will’s hot Mob Daddy) holds a gun to his head. I’m not sure how to feel about Will’s father.
“I prefer to drop in, wreak havoc and get the hell out of Dodge.”
He definitely brings big trouble, but he also brings some words of wisdom. I believe he truly does love Will and wants the best for him. He may not go about things the right way but in his own twisted way he means well. He also brings out a side of Will I’ve been dying to see and that only seems to grow: the protective, possessive side that would have him jumping in front of a bullet for Patrick, both physically and emotionally.
“Seeing him on his knees like that, helpless and wild-eyed, has awakened something in Will he’s never known before: a violent possessive protection. If his father had hurt Patrick – no, if he ever hurts Patrick, Will’s not sure what he’ll do, but he knows it’ll be ugly and no one involved is coming out alive.”
This event has the roles reversed for a while with Will being the strong one while Patrick’s vulnerability is at the forefront. The way Will stands up to Tony without showing fear and defends Patrick makes it clear to everyone just how much he is invested in their relationship. It even carries over to his dealings with Kimberly, who still isn’t going to win any mother of the year awards, but who manages to maybe make herself understood a little bit more especially where Patrick is concerned.
Now back to the touchy-feely. Since the dam holding back Patrick’s feelings has cracked, he can’t stop them from flowing and he no longer wants them to. He is opening up to Jenny and is trying to figure out just how to tell Will that he loves him, getting sappy and emotional.
“I want to know how he’ll look with gray hair and wrinkles. What he’d name a dog. If he cries at weddings … If he’d cry at our wedding. I can’t remember. I don’t think he did.”
One night, Patrick stumbles onto what he thinks is the perfect opportunity to tell Will he loves him but, of course, things don’t go quite the way he hoped. The sex, however, is out of this world as Patrick continues to help Will live out his fantasies and tries to banish the lingering shame Will feels about exploring his kinks.
In addition to everything else, there is still the added stress of the lawsuit against Patrick that’s preventing him from working and the fact that everything about their future is up in the air. Will’s diabetes has been getting worse and he is still fighting every day to not take a drink. He is also concerned that his feelings for Patrick amount to replacing one addiction with another. Patrick also sets the record straight with Will about what his being on the autism spectrum means, making sure Will understands that it doesn’t affect his ability to have the same feelings Will does.
Again, there were so many more highlights to this story including Patrick’s talks with Hot Mob Daddy, Will laying down the law with Kimberly, and seeing Patrick risking even bigger trouble with the hospital to reassure one of his patients. There is the same snark and sex and fun that all the other parts have had as well.
Of course the end of the Episode leaves us with another bit of a cliffhanger as Will gets some news that I don’t think anybody wants to hear. Although the final book’s title, Will & Patrick’s Happy Ending, assures us of good things to come, these men are going to have to do a lot of talking fast to get there. As a matter of fact, I’m pretty sure only one more book isn’t going to be enough. Maybe another two or three? Leta Blake and Alice Griffiths, are you reading this? Can you tell I’m not ready to say goodbye?
March 4, 2016
Hellz to the Yeah!!! It's Will & Patrick Time!!!
These books just get better and better as we watch Will and Patrick navigate their feelings and admit to each other those three little words that hold so much meaning.
Both of these guys know they love each other, they are just really unable to say it to the other one. Directly, that is.. because it slipped out of both of their mouths - the other just either didn't take them seriously or didn't catch it. But it is coming.. I can feel it!! Then lets add it a Mafioso father coming to town and pulling what he thinks is a joke on poor Patrick, its a wonder these two survived this episode. But they did! And whether they recognize it yet or not, they are stronger for it.
There is some really hot scenes in this book, so make sure you bring a tall glass of something with ya while you read it, cause you will be on fire! As usual we have Patrick and all his quirky behaviors, which he doesn't want associated with being on the spectrum. I love this scene with his inner ramblings as he tries to figure out how to tell Will about his feelings:
Love Patrick. Also, Watch out in this episode as Will has some true Italian Machismo shining through -- he isn't about to let anyone harm his husband. So good!
We get to meet and interact with more supporting characters in this episode, Will's Grandmother, Father, Mother - (its a Family Reunion) and we get to see Patrick show his softer, caring side.
All in all A WIN!! 5 Stars for this episode of Wake Up Married!! I cannot wait for the last episode!!
*ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Jaime from Alpha Book Club
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These books just get better and better as we watch Will and Patrick navigate their feelings and admit to each other those three little words that hold so much meaning.
Both of these guys know they love each other, they are just really unable to say it to the other one. Directly, that is.. because it slipped out of both of their mouths - the other just either didn't take them seriously or didn't catch it. But it is coming.. I can feel it!! Then lets add it a Mafioso father coming to town and pulling what he thinks is a joke on poor Patrick, its a wonder these two survived this episode. But they did! And whether they recognize it yet or not, they are stronger for it.
There is some really hot scenes in this book, so make sure you bring a tall glass of something with ya while you read it, cause you will be on fire! As usual we have Patrick and all his quirky behaviors, which he doesn't want associated with being on the spectrum. I love this scene with his inner ramblings as he tries to figure out how to tell Will about his feelings:
Patrick shuts the door behind Will and leans against it, studying his whole body in the bathroom mirror. He's handsome enough; fit, and his cock is nice. He turns around and looks at his ass: round, high, and he'd eat it if he wasn't himself. Physically, he's happy with what he has to offer Will.
Love Patrick. Also, Watch out in this episode as Will has some true Italian Machismo shining through -- he isn't about to let anyone harm his husband. So good!
We get to meet and interact with more supporting characters in this episode, Will's Grandmother, Father, Mother - (its a Family Reunion) and we get to see Patrick show his softer, caring side.
All in all A WIN!! 5 Stars for this episode of Wake Up Married!! I cannot wait for the last episode!!
*ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Jaime from Alpha Book Club
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June 10, 2017
There’s nothing like the mob and their threats to put things into perspective. Thing is, everyone but Will & Patrick can see how much they love each other - either one is in denial that he’s in love in the first place, or the other thinks it’s not possible to be loved. Oy.
Serials apparently aren’t my thing. Despite a great premise, this seems to be the longest drawn out thing ever. However, it’s the quiet, private moments and the smexy smex that make this work, and I’m off to read the conclusion.
Serials apparently aren’t my thing. Despite a great premise, this seems to be the longest drawn out thing ever. However, it’s the quiet, private moments and the smexy smex that make this work, and I’m off to read the conclusion.
March 3, 2016
4.25 stars
Isn't it the best when a book shows up on Amazon almost a month before the expected publication date?! Let's hope book 6 shows up nice and early too. Hint, hint!!
This was another fun and sexy read. Patrick won me over much earlier in the series but finally we get to see Will thinking about the L word too. It's starting to seem like Will's mother might not be quite so awful anymore. I also liked that there were no exes or uncles in this instalment although there is one heavy-handed mobster dad.
Yes, I'm very excited for book 6 to see how Will and Patrick will get their HEA!
Isn't it the best when a book shows up on Amazon almost a month before the expected publication date?! Let's hope book 6 shows up nice and early too. Hint, hint!!
This was another fun and sexy read. Patrick won me over much earlier in the series but finally we get to see Will thinking about the L word too. It's starting to seem like Will's mother might not be quite so awful anymore. I also liked that there were no exes or uncles in this instalment although there is one heavy-handed mobster dad.
Yes, I'm very excited for book 6 to see how Will and Patrick will get their HEA!
January 31, 2020
This series keeps on getting better and better! Will's Mobster Daddy Tony Molinaro finally comes to town to find out if Patrick is being a good husband to his son (with the aid of a gun held to Patrick's temple.) Patrick finally realizes that he loves Will and reluctantly shares this with Jenny:
Now the only problem is telling this to Will who, gawd love him, still isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer love-wise. Everyone around them can see how much they love each other, but our boys still haven't been able to share anything with each other. Aarrgghh.
While Patrick is coming to terms with his love for Will, we get to watch Will stand up for himself and Patrick, and actually tell off his horrid mother, Kimberly as well as Tony. i love how Will & Patrick together are becoming the people they are meant to be. And how the authors manage to convey so beautifully how Will and Patrick may not be perfect, but they are perfect for each other. And the sex ..... hot damn.
One of my favorite things about Patrick continues to be his absolute egotism. Overhearing Will defend him, Patrick hears Will say:
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“Now, tell me how you fell in love with Will.”
“I didn’t mean to. It was a mistake.”
She shakes her head and laughs softly. “I hate that you’re so adorable that I’m about to forgive you for being a piece of crap liar.”
“I didn’t lie about the important things.”
She sighs. “So you didn’t mean to fall in love with Will?”
“It’s been horrible. Why does anyone want to feel this way?” He touches his chest, where his heart aches, and shudders. “Love is awful.”
Now the only problem is telling this to Will who, gawd love him, still isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer love-wise. Everyone around them can see how much they love each other, but our boys still haven't been able to share anything with each other. Aarrgghh.
While Patrick is coming to terms with his love for Will, we get to watch Will stand up for himself and Patrick, and actually tell off his horrid mother, Kimberly as well as Tony. i love how Will & Patrick together are becoming the people they are meant to be. And how the authors manage to convey so beautifully how Will and Patrick may not be perfect, but they are perfect for each other. And the sex ..... hot damn.
One of my favorite things about Patrick continues to be his absolute egotism. Overhearing Will defend him, Patrick hears Will say:
"Dr. McCloud is one of the most admired and skilled neurosurgeons in the United States.”
“The world,” Patrick whispers, crossing his arms over his chest.
Disclosure: I received an ARC of this book from the authors, via IndiGo Street Team, in exchange for an honest review.
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July 12, 2017
4 stars!
Will & Patrick Meet the Mob has been another great addition to one of my favorite m/m series of all times. While we finally meet Will's mafia father, Will and Patrick are still not able to figure out how much they mean to each other. Full of feelings, they are both trying to to what they think is best for the respective other one and are completely blind to what is happening to them.
I am enjoying these books so much - Will and Patrick are both amazing characters, the plot is so unique, I can't stop laughing at times, but the glimpses into Patrick's past are making my hear break. I am really looking forward to the last part of this series and I can't wait to see Will and Patrick have their happy ever after. I just hope that the authors will be kind to us and make it happen!
PLEASE!!!!
Will & Patrick Meet the Mob has been another great addition to one of my favorite m/m series of all times. While we finally meet Will's mafia father, Will and Patrick are still not able to figure out how much they mean to each other. Full of feelings, they are both trying to to what they think is best for the respective other one and are completely blind to what is happening to them.
I am enjoying these books so much - Will and Patrick are both amazing characters, the plot is so unique, I can't stop laughing at times, but the glimpses into Patrick's past are making my hear break. I am really looking forward to the last part of this series and I can't wait to see Will and Patrick have their happy ever after. I just hope that the authors will be kind to us and make it happen!
PLEASE!!!!
October 29, 2021
3.75 stars ⭐️ Damn it. Get over with it!! These two are insufferable, intolerable, and unbearable. They are both allergic to the L word. I'm rolling my eyes so hard it hurts. It's an obvious fact that they both love each other. Ugh, everyone but both Will and Patrick could see it. You know what, Patrick, our neurosurgeon genius who is the best in the entire world for everything cannot see it himself.
It's hilarious to see how I find Will’s mobster dad, Tony was completely different from what I thought he would be. I like him better than Will’s mom, Kimberly. She hasn't still grown on me. Man, she is annoying.
It's hilarious to see how I find Will’s mobster dad, Tony was completely different from what I thought he would be. I like him better than Will’s mom, Kimberly. She hasn't still grown on me. Man, she is annoying.
March 3, 2016
Will...you're a complete Muppet!! How many times do I have to tell you that Patrick really loves you?? Why would you think he would look deeply into your eyes and tell you he loves you during some sex fantasy you're both getting off on?? I KNOW you love him too, for God's sake just man up and tell him! 4 stars from me.
Poor, poor Patrick. Not only does he have a dimwit for a husband, at the start of this episode he was threatened by said husband's mobster father Tony with a gun...and was supposed to laugh it off!! Oh ha bloody ha, sooo funny...not!! Everyone is on Tony's case....Nona, Reba (who doesn't like Tony either and won't forgive him for frightening her) and of course, the mother of the century Kimberley. Shenanigans abound in the hospital and it would appear that Tony has had something to do with getting Patrick sued for malpractice...just to break up Will and Patrick's pretend marriage, but in the meantime patients that need Patrick's expertise are suffering. At least we didn't have to put up with Ryan in this episode, and that ending?? NOOOOO!!
April 2, 2021
There was nothing wrong with this book, but I feel like the story is dragging on and on and on, so I would have skipped this one happily. This is too many books for me, no matter how short.
But we get feelings, kink, hilarious mobster Tony, more of Nonna, and a lot of fun!
Now PLEASE stop being dumbasses and confess your feelings already.
But we get feelings, kink, hilarious mobster Tony, more of Nonna, and a lot of fun!
Now PLEASE stop being dumbasses and confess your feelings already.
June 29, 2017
OMG these two are sexy and so sweet! Hilarious read... off to read the last book in this series.
February 24, 2020
I have no idea how those of you who had to wait managed to wait. I am devouring these one right after the other and would have lost my mind if I couldn't have read them this way.
I need the next one!
I need the next one!
February 11, 2017
Thank God I discovered this series after the authors finished it. I have been more or less inhaling book after book - and that's for the second time now! Having to wait for another instalment would have probably given me serious heart problems. :)
This part is as entertaining and heart-wrenching as the previous ones. Patrick's character development is stunning - he is opening up, talking about feelings and even ready to declare his love. I'm not going to spoil how that goes, but let's say it doesn't work out quite the way he intended. Loved his talk to Jenny, his talk to Tony and how he handles Will.
Will is also slowly realizing that he is in love, but he isn't as ready as Patrick to name it and admit it to himself. However, Tony's involvement brings out his possessiveness - he makes very clear that nobody, nobody at all, will hurt Patrick as long as he is around. Loved his little speeches to both, his mum and dad defending his/their position. Will is definitely growing up, sticking up for what he believes to be right.
Sigh. So good. Can't wait to read the last part! This is seriously great fun.
Highly recommended!
This part is as entertaining and heart-wrenching as the previous ones. Patrick's character development is stunning - he is opening up, talking about feelings and even ready to declare his love. I'm not going to spoil how that goes, but let's say it doesn't work out quite the way he intended. Loved his talk to Jenny, his talk to Tony and how he handles Will.
Will is also slowly realizing that he is in love, but he isn't as ready as Patrick to name it and admit it to himself. However, Tony's involvement brings out his possessiveness - he makes very clear that nobody, nobody at all, will hurt Patrick as long as he is around. Loved his little speeches to both, his mum and dad defending his/their position. Will is definitely growing up, sticking up for what he believes to be right.
Sigh. So good. Can't wait to read the last part! This is seriously great fun.
Highly recommended!
May 18, 2018
Bumping up my original rating from 4 stars to 5. I just adore this series and highly recommend. The individual stories are so short you really could read them all together and make a large novel. These guys are so scrumptious I never want to say goodbye. I can't wait for the "I love you's" to start flying. 😊😊😊💙💙💙💙
March 12, 2016
3.5 Stars
February 20, 2019
I have really come to love these two MC's !! I'm curious to find out how it all ends ...but also sad that the next book will be the last...
4 stars from me ;)
4 stars from me ;)
July 15, 2017
3.5 Stars
In this 5th installment we finally meet Will's big bad mobster daddy, Tony. I kinda liked the guy, questionable moral compass and all. He seems to be the only person in Will's life that wants to see him happy; the only family member that has easily accepted and actually liked Patrick for who he is and how he treats Will. Why can't all the other idiots in Will's family see how good Patrick is for him, too? Or how much Will has grown for the better since marrying Patrick?? Geez, the mother and uncle piss me off something shocking with their hypocritical, judgemental bullshit.
I better quickly divert this rant before I get on a roll (again)...
I'm so glad the sex that was sorely missing from the first few installments was well and truly present and accounted for in these latest offerings. Whether Will and Patrick are getting freaky between the sheets or whether they are simply talking about getting freaky between the sheets, it's all ridiculously hot and even a little kinky. Their passion for one another is easily my favourite thing about this series and once that's paired with the big LOVE confessions (that are surely on the way), I may just find myself in a truly happy place.
But as much as I really enjoy reading about Will and Patrick (especially Patrick), I can't help but feel like this serial has been dragged out way longer than it needed to be. I usually love pining and denial of true feelings - and we're getting an abundance of that here - but in this case, it's a tad overdone. I feel like a lot of the drama has been unnecessary and drawn out, and only really served to annoy me and make me frustrated with a story that otherwise would have been a huge winner for me. My opinion seems to be in the minority here, but I just can't get past how long we've had to wait for these two great characters to actually express their true feelings to one another.
In this 5th installment we finally meet Will's big bad mobster daddy, Tony. I kinda liked the guy, questionable moral compass and all. He seems to be the only person in Will's life that wants to see him happy; the only family member that has easily accepted and actually liked Patrick for who he is and how he treats Will. Why can't all the other idiots in Will's family see how good Patrick is for him, too? Or how much Will has grown for the better since marrying Patrick?? Geez, the mother and uncle piss me off something shocking with their hypocritical, judgemental bullshit.
I better quickly divert this rant before I get on a roll (again)...
I'm so glad the sex that was sorely missing from the first few installments was well and truly present and accounted for in these latest offerings. Whether Will and Patrick are getting freaky between the sheets or whether they are simply talking about getting freaky between the sheets, it's all ridiculously hot and even a little kinky. Their passion for one another is easily my favourite thing about this series and once that's paired with the big LOVE confessions (that are surely on the way), I may just find myself in a truly happy place.
But as much as I really enjoy reading about Will and Patrick (especially Patrick), I can't help but feel like this serial has been dragged out way longer than it needed to be. I usually love pining and denial of true feelings - and we're getting an abundance of that here - but in this case, it's a tad overdone. I feel like a lot of the drama has been unnecessary and drawn out, and only really served to annoy me and make me frustrated with a story that otherwise would have been a huge winner for me. My opinion seems to be in the minority here, but I just can't get past how long we've had to wait for these two great characters to actually express their true feelings to one another.
March 30, 2016
So this continues along the same vein as the preceding parts, just with a little bit more tension as the mob appears and butts into Will & Patrick's lives.
I don't think I like Tony, which is pretty much Patrick's assessment too. He's... wily, and arrogant.
I dislike Kimberley even more. Sorry, she's not redeeming herself in my eyes (but she might be in others, as she (apparently) is trying). Gah, I will give you trying. She's trying, alright.
Look, I wanted this to go on. Even two days later, I find myself thinking, 'oh yeah, I have Will & Patrick's story...' Sigh. but I don't. I gobbled it all up. I can just see them still, in my head. They are hanging about, hovering, hesitating...
So yeah, I am hungering for the last bit now. Not that the title gives away anything (oh yes it does).
Yay. Loved this.
I don't think I like Tony, which is pretty much Patrick's assessment too. He's... wily, and arrogant.
I dislike Kimberley even more. Sorry, she's not redeeming herself in my eyes (but she might be in others, as she (apparently) is trying). Gah, I will give you trying. She's trying, alright.
Look, I wanted this to go on. Even two days later, I find myself thinking, 'oh yeah, I have Will & Patrick's story...' Sigh. but I don't. I gobbled it all up. I can just see them still, in my head. They are hanging about, hovering, hesitating...
So yeah, I am hungering for the last bit now. Not that the title gives away anything (oh yes it does).
Yay. Loved this.
December 24, 2021
Madness ensues when Mobster Daddy Tony Molinaro descends on Will and Patrick. This installment is chock-full of family drama as Tony pulls a gun on Patrick and threatens his career. Will’s mother, Kimberly, is her usual emotionally manipulative self. And true to form, she drops her panties for ex-husband Tony as soon as he rolls into town. Patrick continues to fall deeper in love and tries to muster up the courage to tell Will. And Will also comes to the realization that he loves Patrick.
July 28, 2017
I never liked Owen. Hate him now. He is no better than Ryan where it comes to manipulating Will.
March 3, 2016
This is the fifth book in the Will & Patrick Wake Up Married series and needs to be read in order.
When last we left Will & Patrick they were still determined to get a divorce but separately acknowledged they each had real feelings developing for their spouse. Patrick was especially vulnerable, finally divulging his troubled childhood to Will, and finding Will to be sympathetic and supportive instead of disgusted.
In this episode, Patrick gets a crash course in mob mentality when Will's father, noted mafioso Tony Molinaro arrives in Healing SD. I absolutely love how Patrick and Will stand on their own two feet in this episode. And Mob Daddy's definitely pleased in the way that his son, Will, has grown. Tony never liked Will's ex-boyfriend, Ryan, and he sees the strength and independence that Will now exhibits as something engendered with Patrick's influence.
Will finally has the heart-to-hearts he's needed, perhaps for years, with his mom and dad. Their family dynamics are so messed up, and Will's issues are likely completely related to this dysfunction.
Patrick has his hands full managing his worries regarding a frivolous lawsuit, the indecent proposals he's facing from Papa Tony, and Will's medical issues. And, figuring out how to tell Will that he actually loves him. I really respected Patrick's resistance to being boxed up in the "on the [Autism] spectrum" excuse for his aloof behavior, and the assumed deficiency in his emotional ability as a result. He's honest, for the first time, with his feelings and wants desperately to own them, but can't find a way to communicate. His vulnerability is so poignant. Will accepts Patrick at face value, but wishes for more. He's not willing to imagine his life without Patrick in it, even after their divorce. If that DOES come to pass.
We shall see...I'm totally needing the final episode in this series. #Yesterday.
Expect good-tempered mafia men who play crap practical jokes, Will and Patrick to continue the kink, and some home truths that needed saying long, long ago. Also, love.
When last we left Will & Patrick they were still determined to get a divorce but separately acknowledged they each had real feelings developing for their spouse. Patrick was especially vulnerable, finally divulging his troubled childhood to Will, and finding Will to be sympathetic and supportive instead of disgusted.
In this episode, Patrick gets a crash course in mob mentality when Will's father, noted mafioso Tony Molinaro arrives in Healing SD. I absolutely love how Patrick and Will stand on their own two feet in this episode. And Mob Daddy's definitely pleased in the way that his son, Will, has grown. Tony never liked Will's ex-boyfriend, Ryan, and he sees the strength and independence that Will now exhibits as something engendered with Patrick's influence.
Will finally has the heart-to-hearts he's needed, perhaps for years, with his mom and dad. Their family dynamics are so messed up, and Will's issues are likely completely related to this dysfunction.
Patrick has his hands full managing his worries regarding a frivolous lawsuit, the indecent proposals he's facing from Papa Tony, and Will's medical issues. And, figuring out how to tell Will that he actually loves him. I really respected Patrick's resistance to being boxed up in the "on the [Autism] spectrum" excuse for his aloof behavior, and the assumed deficiency in his emotional ability as a result. He's honest, for the first time, with his feelings and wants desperately to own them, but can't find a way to communicate. His vulnerability is so poignant. Will accepts Patrick at face value, but wishes for more. He's not willing to imagine his life without Patrick in it, even after their divorce. If that DOES come to pass.
We shall see...I'm totally needing the final episode in this series. #Yesterday.
Expect good-tempered mafia men who play crap practical jokes, Will and Patrick to continue the kink, and some home truths that needed saying long, long ago. Also, love.
March 8, 2016
I have such a big crush on this witty and sexy serial.
It's so tongue-in-cheek with quirky and colorful characters, and the plot twists that keep coming from left field. This episode takes the cake with the unexpected and unnerving arrival of Will's dad, the mobster Tony. He is dangerous yet charismatic, a sexy bad guy who wreaks enough havoc to keep the Hurting Times bloggers gossiping for months.
My biggest crush is on Patrick. The more is revealed of his past, the more you understand why he is his snarky, stand offish, arrogant and sarcastic self. But the few people he cares about can see past his defensive demeanor and catch glimpses of who he really is. It's only Will he has allowed in his heart, and to see his real self without reservation. Behind closed doors we see the deeply feeling, protective, honest and vulnerable man that he is. Lucky Will.
I love Patrick's journey.
Will's journey isn't anything to sneeze at either. He is not as attuned to his true feelings as Patrick is yet, but he has his own issues and family affairs to work through. He will get there.
Will and Patrick make a one-in-a-million match. They have fast become one of my favourite couples in m/m.
The brilliant cliffhanger has me waiting impatiently for that final curtain.
The ARC was kindly provided by the author in exhange for an honest review.
It's so tongue-in-cheek with quirky and colorful characters, and the plot twists that keep coming from left field. This episode takes the cake with the unexpected and unnerving arrival of Will's dad, the mobster Tony. He is dangerous yet charismatic, a sexy bad guy who wreaks enough havoc to keep the Hurting Times bloggers gossiping for months.
My biggest crush is on Patrick. The more is revealed of his past, the more you understand why he is his snarky, stand offish, arrogant and sarcastic self. But the few people he cares about can see past his defensive demeanor and catch glimpses of who he really is. It's only Will he has allowed in his heart, and to see his real self without reservation. Behind closed doors we see the deeply feeling, protective, honest and vulnerable man that he is. Lucky Will.
I love Patrick's journey.
Will's journey isn't anything to sneeze at either. He is not as attuned to his true feelings as Patrick is yet, but he has his own issues and family affairs to work through. He will get there.
Will and Patrick make a one-in-a-million match. They have fast become one of my favourite couples in m/m.
The brilliant cliffhanger has me waiting impatiently for that final curtain.
The ARC was kindly provided by the author in exhange for an honest review.
March 5, 2017
Review @Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
Of course we leave off in another cliffhanger! GAH!!!! Patrick was on the edge of opening up to Will. So many things happen in this story. I am positively in lurve with this series. We start right off from book 4 with Will & Patrick meeting Tony on the street with two of his associates. You know those associates **Coughs Enforcers**. I’ve seen Goodfellas so many times. Right off the bad, Tony comes off as this sweet guy with dry humor. I mean it’s not everyday you get to meet your husband’s mob daddy, right? Patrick was freaking hysterical in this book. Goodness the amount of time he spends thinking about food is so inhumane.
Okay we are on the final leg of the race and both guys openly agree to other people their feelings about one another. Sure they openly admit to falling in love. Patrick has finally come to terms with it. Oh my heart be still, he needed to think things through, and figure out why he was in love with Will. Will damnit, he was being serious when he said those words. Why didn’t you think that? I still don’t care for Kimberly. Ugh she will never be on my good side. I’m so happy and anxious for this last book to come out. I’m on pins and needles waiting on it.
Of course we leave off in another cliffhanger! GAH!!!! Patrick was on the edge of opening up to Will. So many things happen in this story. I am positively in lurve with this series. We start right off from book 4 with Will & Patrick meeting Tony on the street with two of his associates. You know those associates **Coughs Enforcers**. I’ve seen Goodfellas so many times. Right off the bad, Tony comes off as this sweet guy with dry humor. I mean it’s not everyday you get to meet your husband’s mob daddy, right? Patrick was freaking hysterical in this book. Goodness the amount of time he spends thinking about food is so inhumane.
Okay we are on the final leg of the race and both guys openly agree to other people their feelings about one another. Sure they openly admit to falling in love. Patrick has finally come to terms with it. Oh my heart be still, he needed to think things through, and figure out why he was in love with Will. Will damnit, he was being serious when he said those words. Why didn’t you think that? I still don’t care for Kimberly. Ugh she will never be on my good side. I’m so happy and anxious for this last book to come out. I’m on pins and needles waiting on it.
March 3, 2016
I received a copy of this book from the author via IndiGo Marketing & Design in exchange for an honest review
OMG I can not get enough of this serial!!!! The cliffhangers are driving me batty (in a good way, though). To be honest, the only think helping me keep my cool right now is the title of book 6 "Will and Patrick's Happy Ending". I know there is an HEA out there, so THANK GOD FOR THAT!!!! I normally hate cliffhangers because I am so impatient and I want the next part now. This is TOTALLY worth waiting for.
Book 4 ends with Will and Patrick coming face to face with Will's mobster father. This book we get to meet good old Tony (who I have to say...I am enjoying him immensely!) and Will gets to come to terms with his relationship with his father. Patrick starts acknowledging his feelings, and one of my favorite parts of this book was the heart to heart Patrick has with his friend Jenny. As much as I want the next book to hurry up and get here, I will be so sad when this is over. I have really grown to adore Will and Patrick.
OMG I can not get enough of this serial!!!! The cliffhangers are driving me batty (in a good way, though). To be honest, the only think helping me keep my cool right now is the title of book 6 "Will and Patrick's Happy Ending". I know there is an HEA out there, so THANK GOD FOR THAT!!!! I normally hate cliffhangers because I am so impatient and I want the next part now. This is TOTALLY worth waiting for.
Book 4 ends with Will and Patrick coming face to face with Will's mobster father. This book we get to meet good old Tony (who I have to say...I am enjoying him immensely!) and Will gets to come to terms with his relationship with his father. Patrick starts acknowledging his feelings, and one of my favorite parts of this book was the heart to heart Patrick has with his friend Jenny. As much as I want the next book to hurry up and get here, I will be so sad when this is over. I have really grown to adore Will and Patrick.
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