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Vance: He's angry and bitter over the direction his father has chosen for him in the family business – and in his life. He may have been born into money, but Vance always saw his journey as something less grand. He's desperate to follow his real passion which is metal sculpture, created with nothing more than scraps he pulls out of junk piles, a blow torch, and a sweat. But he lacks a critical element to make that happen: the spine to stand up to the man who moves him around like a pawn on a chessboard. He needs something – or someone to give him the motivational push to take back control of his life.
Kyle: He's drifted through life with a massive chip on his shoulder. He doesn't mind being a city bike messenger, but he knows his body won't allow him to do that forever, and riding for a living isn't his calling in life. But with no clear plan B in place, he needs to keep his day job – for now. The other problem? He loathes the privileged people he delivers to, despises what they stand for, and how they look down at him as if he was worthless. The only thing more prominent than the grudge he holds against them is his pride. Everything changes when a company owner's son hits him with his car, which puts both rider and driver on entirely different paths in their lives.
But is this a path they can both take together, or will egos and societal privilege create too many obstacles to overcome?
Moved By You is a 67,000 word MM novel with an enemies to lovers theme, and an HEA.
Kyle: He's drifted through life with a massive chip on his shoulder. He doesn't mind being a city bike messenger, but he knows his body won't allow him to do that forever, and riding for a living isn't his calling in life. But with no clear plan B in place, he needs to keep his day job – for now. The other problem? He loathes the privileged people he delivers to, despises what they stand for, and how they look down at him as if he was worthless. The only thing more prominent than the grudge he holds against them is his pride. Everything changes when a company owner's son hits him with his car, which puts both rider and driver on entirely different paths in their lives.
But is this a path they can both take together, or will egos and societal privilege create too many obstacles to overcome?
Moved By You is a 67,000 word MM novel with an enemies to lovers theme, and an HEA.
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Ann Lister
54 books837 followers Ann Lister is a native New Englander currently living in Florida with her husband. She has pulled details from her years living in the New England area and uses many local settings and landmarks in her novels.
After graduating art school, marrying, and raising two daughters, she established her own video production company. Her nearly two decades working in video production included work within the music industry and won her a coveted Telly Award. Her 'behind-the-scenes' exposure to the music world and her love of rock music is the inspiration for her erotic rock star romances.
The Rock Gods series gave her Bestselling Author status on Amazon. Beyond The Music, Book 7 in the series, reached #1 in Gay Erotica in the Pre-Order and held that spot for several weeks. The last book in the series launches the spin-off series, Guarding The Gods, which is releasing in early summer 2016.
Fall For Me, Book One in the series was a Finalist in the 2013 Rainbow Award. Each book in this series brings her two favorite elements together: musicians and the love between two men. These stories focus on what it truly means to love; love unconditionally, love without restrictions or labels, love without fear or judgment – to just simply love.
After graduating art school, marrying, and raising two daughters, she established her own video production company. Her nearly two decades working in video production included work within the music industry and won her a coveted Telly Award. Her 'behind-the-scenes' exposure to the music world and her love of rock music is the inspiration for her erotic rock star romances.
The Rock Gods series gave her Bestselling Author status on Amazon. Beyond The Music, Book 7 in the series, reached #1 in Gay Erotica in the Pre-Order and held that spot for several weeks. The last book in the series launches the spin-off series, Guarding The Gods, which is releasing in early summer 2016.
Fall For Me, Book One in the series was a Finalist in the 2013 Rainbow Award. Each book in this series brings her two favorite elements together: musicians and the love between two men. These stories focus on what it truly means to love; love unconditionally, love without restrictions or labels, love without fear or judgment – to just simply love.
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March 11, 2019
There were parts of this book I really loved, but I just couldn't get past my dislike of Kyle. Kyle is a bike messenger/artist with a severe chip on his shoulder. Vance accidentally hits him while he's making a delivery. Vance immediately exits the car to apologize. He offers to take him to the hospital and purchase him a new bike. Kyle's response is to be an asshole and basically tell Vance he doesn't have time for entitled rich assholes. WTF! An entitled rich asshole would've blamed Kyle for the accident and probably not offer anything, which is the opposite of what Vance does. I really never recovered from my bad first impression of Kyle, especially since there was no reason for it at all. I was waiting for some trauma of his last dealing with a rich person who did him wrong. BUT nothing! He was just jealous, I guess!? Unfortunately, that pretty much ruined Kyle for me. Vance was a good person with a pretty shifty family. Yes, he has money, but he works hard for it. He's a well known artist and lives off his income from his art. He doesn't even spend the money he makes working for his asshole father.
Okay rant over!😜 This review is way too long for a 3 rating.
Okay rant over!😜 This review is way too long for a 3 rating.
March 25, 2019
A Joyfully Jay review.
2.5 stars
I’m going to be honest and say I had a hard time liking Kyle. I willingly admit that this is all on me, but I can’t help but wonder why the author chose over and over to make him such a jerk. He rarely had anything nice to say to Vance and yet he kept coming around and Vance, unfortunately, just rolled over and let him. For more than half this book, Kyle treated Vance badly—making assumptions about him that were unfounded and mean spirited. I understood the intense lust the two of them felt for the other, but when, by novel’s end, there was still no solid basis or past incident that caused Kyle’s contempt for the wealthy, I was really confused as to why the author chose to use that as the foundation for Kyle’s hatred and cavalier treatment of Vance.
I also had difficulty with the way in which Vance allowed Kyle to make him feel guilty about his wealth. It wasn’t as if Vance had used it to advance himself—rather he carefully took and repaid any monies he used from his trust fund to set himself up in a way as to be self-sufficient and not need the money his father held over his head as a threat. I’m not saying he didn’t have certain privileges, but still he made sure to make himself financially independent of his father’s wealth. His real motivation for sticking it out at his dad’s firm was a need to feel accepted and loved by him. I was uncomfortable with the author choosing to have Kyle mock Vance for that desire even though Kyle’s endless derision spurred Vance onto a decision that ultimately set him free.
Read Sammy’s review in its entirety here.
2.5 stars
I’m going to be honest and say I had a hard time liking Kyle. I willingly admit that this is all on me, but I can’t help but wonder why the author chose over and over to make him such a jerk. He rarely had anything nice to say to Vance and yet he kept coming around and Vance, unfortunately, just rolled over and let him. For more than half this book, Kyle treated Vance badly—making assumptions about him that were unfounded and mean spirited. I understood the intense lust the two of them felt for the other, but when, by novel’s end, there was still no solid basis or past incident that caused Kyle’s contempt for the wealthy, I was really confused as to why the author chose to use that as the foundation for Kyle’s hatred and cavalier treatment of Vance.
I also had difficulty with the way in which Vance allowed Kyle to make him feel guilty about his wealth. It wasn’t as if Vance had used it to advance himself—rather he carefully took and repaid any monies he used from his trust fund to set himself up in a way as to be self-sufficient and not need the money his father held over his head as a threat. I’m not saying he didn’t have certain privileges, but still he made sure to make himself financially independent of his father’s wealth. His real motivation for sticking it out at his dad’s firm was a need to feel accepted and loved by him. I was uncomfortable with the author choosing to have Kyle mock Vance for that desire even though Kyle’s endless derision spurred Vance onto a decision that ultimately set him free.
Read Sammy’s review in its entirety here.
March 4, 2019
I was given a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
This is the story of the fairly explosive relationship between an architect and a bike messenger. Or it’s the story of two talented artists who have to work through their pasts before they can form a beautiful partnership. It’s a steamy read that is sometimes funny, sometimes sad and feels wonderfully human.
The blurb explains Vance is angry - but seriously - he’s a raging asshole at the start of the book. Add Kyle’s defensive anger and these two pretty much explode all over the first few chapters. Vance keeps explaining that they piss each other off but they both seem to rage at each other without any obvious catalyst. I found it a little bit odd. Thankfully, their relationship calms some once they’re willing to listen and they start to understand each other. Even then, they both get a couple of good toddler style strops in before growing up a bit.
It was easier to understand the misplaced rage once we start to learn about Vance and Kyle’s pasts. The street thug and the Park Avenue prince shouldn’t have much in common but neither man experienced much childhood love or nurture. I also love their shared artistic passion. Under all the crazy, these two share interests, passions and values. They are also pretty explosive in bed.
I do have some reservations about this story. I think the anger at the start is overplayed. I don’t love grown men throwing tantrums. I think Kyle’s grief is underplayed and I would have preferred this as a dual narrative because Kyle gets a little bit lost under Vance’s personal dramas. I felt like Vance’s father is more of a caricature baddie than a fully developed character and the interactions between Vance and his father at the end of the book really didn’t ring true for me. But I’m being a little bit harsh. This was a really great read. I read it in a single sitting and I really didn’t want to put it down.
This is the story of the fairly explosive relationship between an architect and a bike messenger. Or it’s the story of two talented artists who have to work through their pasts before they can form a beautiful partnership. It’s a steamy read that is sometimes funny, sometimes sad and feels wonderfully human.
The blurb explains Vance is angry - but seriously - he’s a raging asshole at the start of the book. Add Kyle’s defensive anger and these two pretty much explode all over the first few chapters. Vance keeps explaining that they piss each other off but they both seem to rage at each other without any obvious catalyst. I found it a little bit odd. Thankfully, their relationship calms some once they’re willing to listen and they start to understand each other. Even then, they both get a couple of good toddler style strops in before growing up a bit.
It was easier to understand the misplaced rage once we start to learn about Vance and Kyle’s pasts. The street thug and the Park Avenue prince shouldn’t have much in common but neither man experienced much childhood love or nurture. I also love their shared artistic passion. Under all the crazy, these two share interests, passions and values. They are also pretty explosive in bed.
I do have some reservations about this story. I think the anger at the start is overplayed. I don’t love grown men throwing tantrums. I think Kyle’s grief is underplayed and I would have preferred this as a dual narrative because Kyle gets a little bit lost under Vance’s personal dramas. I felt like Vance’s father is more of a caricature baddie than a fully developed character and the interactions between Vance and his father at the end of the book really didn’t ring true for me. But I’m being a little bit harsh. This was a really great read. I read it in a single sitting and I really didn’t want to put it down.
March 22, 2019
I received a free copy of this title to read and review for Wicked Reads
3 Stars
Ann Lister is a new-to-me author.
I need to be honest in my review. I struggled to get into Moved By You, starting and stopping several times over a few weeks. My difficulty is due to the fact that everything felt forced. The way Vance and Ky meet. Vance is so taken with the delivery guy, noting every single detail of his physique, to the point Vance's narration sounded as if he'd never met another man before. Vance was so focused on Ky's attributes, he came off as desperate...
But then there is Ky, who is beyond rude, to the point it was off-putting. I'm a sucker for the enemies-to-lovers trope. I'm also a huge fan of a douchey main character. Yet there was something so repellent in Ky's personality, that it transcended the angry, hot guy and entered unpalatable territory. He was rude, even in a professional sense (as a delivery person), treating Vance as beneath him, all because Vance wanted to make sure Ky was okay after the accident. What I found odd was how Ky treated Vance as a rich, entitled douche, yet Vance's actions/reaction were the opposite, leaving Ky to be the one behaving in that manner.
What was to be a tension-filled meet-cute, ended up being uncomfortable and setting the emotional feel of the entire novel to rampaging toddler. When this shifts between the couple, it gave me whiplash because there was no organic flow to it.
There was never a reason given as to why Kyle behaved as he did, which just left him sounding vapid and not developed as a character. It was difficult to buy romance or intimacy when both of the characters have the emotional age of a child. This bickering wasn't tension-filled, fiery, or passionate, but rather juvenile, to the point I was frustrated, irritated, and turned off by their behavior. I wanted to read about adults.
As a first by this author I've read, I'm hesitant to read more, as I prefer a more mature take (at least characters acting their ages). It's difficult for me to connect when I felt like I need to be their mother (I'm far from old enough to be their mother), so it creeps me out to read them in lusty situations, when I think they need to be put in time-out for being grumpy douches.
Their forced attitudes detracted from the plot, overshadowed what should have elicited real emotion within each other and the reader, with the romance and intimacy changing from hostility to love so quickly, it left me with whiplash.
As I said, I'm a sucker for enemies-to-lovers, but this didn't hit the mark for me. Maybe the author isn't my cup of tea, and I'm hesitant to read more to find out.
3 Stars
Ann Lister is a new-to-me author.
I need to be honest in my review. I struggled to get into Moved By You, starting and stopping several times over a few weeks. My difficulty is due to the fact that everything felt forced. The way Vance and Ky meet. Vance is so taken with the delivery guy, noting every single detail of his physique, to the point Vance's narration sounded as if he'd never met another man before. Vance was so focused on Ky's attributes, he came off as desperate...
But then there is Ky, who is beyond rude, to the point it was off-putting. I'm a sucker for the enemies-to-lovers trope. I'm also a huge fan of a douchey main character. Yet there was something so repellent in Ky's personality, that it transcended the angry, hot guy and entered unpalatable territory. He was rude, even in a professional sense (as a delivery person), treating Vance as beneath him, all because Vance wanted to make sure Ky was okay after the accident. What I found odd was how Ky treated Vance as a rich, entitled douche, yet Vance's actions/reaction were the opposite, leaving Ky to be the one behaving in that manner.
What was to be a tension-filled meet-cute, ended up being uncomfortable and setting the emotional feel of the entire novel to rampaging toddler. When this shifts between the couple, it gave me whiplash because there was no organic flow to it.
There was never a reason given as to why Kyle behaved as he did, which just left him sounding vapid and not developed as a character. It was difficult to buy romance or intimacy when both of the characters have the emotional age of a child. This bickering wasn't tension-filled, fiery, or passionate, but rather juvenile, to the point I was frustrated, irritated, and turned off by their behavior. I wanted to read about adults.
As a first by this author I've read, I'm hesitant to read more, as I prefer a more mature take (at least characters acting their ages). It's difficult for me to connect when I felt like I need to be their mother (I'm far from old enough to be their mother), so it creeps me out to read them in lusty situations, when I think they need to be put in time-out for being grumpy douches.
Their forced attitudes detracted from the plot, overshadowed what should have elicited real emotion within each other and the reader, with the romance and intimacy changing from hostility to love so quickly, it left me with whiplash.
As I said, I'm a sucker for enemies-to-lovers, but this didn't hit the mark for me. Maybe the author isn't my cup of tea, and I'm hesitant to read more to find out.
March 8, 2019
Vance works for the family business but his heart is with his sculpting. It is his passion but he knows he can't do it full time so whenever he has a spare moment you can find him on his studio creating.
Running late for a meeting Vance isn't paying attention while driving and accidentally hits a bicycle messenger. It also happens to be the guy Vance was swooning over when he delivered a package to his office. He isn't hurt bad but Vance wants to replace his broken bike but Kyle isn't having any of it.
Vance can't get Kyle out of his head and doesn't understand why Kyle won't give him the time of day.
Kyle asks Vance to go for a bike ride and while they are enjoying the day Kyle tells Vance what he thinks of him. They go back and forth but Kyle thinks Vance is a rich brat. Vance takes that to heart and after a argument Vance decides to take his life back from his family.
After he quits his father's company Vance concentrates on his art and getting Kyle out of his head. The chemistry is there between them but Vance doesn't know if he wants to kiss or punch him.
When they finally get together and something bad happens in Kyle's life, Vance steps up to help. Kyle let's his guard down long enough for Vance to see the real Kyle and he really likes what he sees.
Ann's stories will pull you in and keep you turning the pages. We get Vance 's point of view but I have to say I really wanted to hear Kyle's as well.
Their relationship hits many bumps in the road but in the end they get their HEA.
*ARC provided by Ann Lister in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Jodi from Alpha Book Club
Running late for a meeting Vance isn't paying attention while driving and accidentally hits a bicycle messenger. It also happens to be the guy Vance was swooning over when he delivered a package to his office. He isn't hurt bad but Vance wants to replace his broken bike but Kyle isn't having any of it.
Vance can't get Kyle out of his head and doesn't understand why Kyle won't give him the time of day.
Kyle asks Vance to go for a bike ride and while they are enjoying the day Kyle tells Vance what he thinks of him. They go back and forth but Kyle thinks Vance is a rich brat. Vance takes that to heart and after a argument Vance decides to take his life back from his family.
After he quits his father's company Vance concentrates on his art and getting Kyle out of his head. The chemistry is there between them but Vance doesn't know if he wants to kiss or punch him.
When they finally get together and something bad happens in Kyle's life, Vance steps up to help. Kyle let's his guard down long enough for Vance to see the real Kyle and he really likes what he sees.
Ann's stories will pull you in and keep you turning the pages. We get Vance 's point of view but I have to say I really wanted to hear Kyle's as well.
Their relationship hits many bumps in the road but in the end they get their HEA.
*ARC provided by Ann Lister in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Jodi from Alpha Book Club
March 17, 2019
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✮ (¸.•´✶ (¸.•`❤️4.5 moving stars
Moved By You is a truly awe inspiring book about Van, a sculpture making artist who only wants his art to make him happy. Instead, he is being forced by his father to work the family business. One day he practically runs into courier Kyle and the rest was history.
What this story had?
>enemies to lovers
>two men hot on each other, but fighting the desires
>a homophobic and arrogant father
>enough steam to require a cold shower
>a story worth telling
>a surprised happy ending
I really liked this book and in true Ann Lister style, it was able to convey all the feels. Kyle, a true Alpha, I am happy to report as seen through Van's eyes was able to become human the more time they spent together. So good to see this change and that Van was able to pull Kyle into the light, especially following his heart wrenching loss. The back and forth with these two men made for an interesting tale and though they both fought each other, it was a common goal that kept them coming together time and again.
A KU read.
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✮ (¸.•´✶ (¸.•`❤️4.5 moving stars
Moved By You is a truly awe inspiring book about Van, a sculpture making artist who only wants his art to make him happy. Instead, he is being forced by his father to work the family business. One day he practically runs into courier Kyle and the rest was history.
What this story had?
>enemies to lovers
>two men hot on each other, but fighting the desires
>a homophobic and arrogant father
>enough steam to require a cold shower
>a story worth telling
>a surprised happy ending
I really liked this book and in true Ann Lister style, it was able to convey all the feels. Kyle, a true Alpha, I am happy to report as seen through Van's eyes was able to become human the more time they spent together. So good to see this change and that Van was able to pull Kyle into the light, especially following his heart wrenching loss. The back and forth with these two men made for an interesting tale and though they both fought each other, it was a common goal that kept them coming together time and again.
A KU read.
March 4, 2019
~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~
I really enjoyed this book, although sometimes I got pretty annoyed with Vance! He was a confusing mixture of entitlement and anger at being under his father's influence. Thankfully Kyle gives him a backbone to deal with the issue - even if Kyle didn't realise it at the time.
I enjoyed the interplay between the two men as Kyle fought the attraction thanks to his preconceptions. Vance did give him plenty of cause to be concerned, but then the two of them come from complicated family lives which have definitely skewed their ideas of normal. Add in their artistic tendencies, and you can guarantee a high octane relationship will result.
If you like a story which is well rounded by the end, but has enough drama to keep you wondering as you read, then this will be just what you want to add to your reading list.
I really enjoyed this book, although sometimes I got pretty annoyed with Vance! He was a confusing mixture of entitlement and anger at being under his father's influence. Thankfully Kyle gives him a backbone to deal with the issue - even if Kyle didn't realise it at the time.
I enjoyed the interplay between the two men as Kyle fought the attraction thanks to his preconceptions. Vance did give him plenty of cause to be concerned, but then the two of them come from complicated family lives which have definitely skewed their ideas of normal. Add in their artistic tendencies, and you can guarantee a high octane relationship will result.
If you like a story which is well rounded by the end, but has enough drama to keep you wondering as you read, then this will be just what you want to add to your reading list.
March 7, 2019
I received a copy to read and review for Wicked Reads
I have read several books by this author in the past and loved them all. This book felt like it was written by someone else, it just didn't fit the author that I know and love. I didn't really connect with Vance or Kyle until the book was almost over. There were so many pages without dialogue that I found myself skimming and becoming bored at times. When there was actual dialogue and Vance and Kyle were together I enjoyed the book. I wish we would have gotten more of Kyle regarding Kiki before and after the event that happened. The epilogue was good when it came to Vance and Kyle but adding in Vance's dad just seemed wrong and fake. I hope this was just a one off for the author and for me as a reader. The book wasn't horrible, it just wasn't for me.
I have read several books by this author in the past and loved them all. This book felt like it was written by someone else, it just didn't fit the author that I know and love. I didn't really connect with Vance or Kyle until the book was almost over. There were so many pages without dialogue that I found myself skimming and becoming bored at times. When there was actual dialogue and Vance and Kyle were together I enjoyed the book. I wish we would have gotten more of Kyle regarding Kiki before and after the event that happened. The epilogue was good when it came to Vance and Kyle but adding in Vance's dad just seemed wrong and fake. I hope this was just a one off for the author and for me as a reader. The book wasn't horrible, it just wasn't for me.
March 7, 2019
😕Can this sculptor mold a romance with the deliveryman🚴 of his dreams?😯
👍👍 I found this MM 💕romance really touching and out of the ordinary. Anger 😤 and passion🔥 for two guys who should never have met. Great backstories for both heroes, heated encounters and bonding moments galore, despite the antagonism that keeps cropping up between them, a tragedy and a stubborn, unsupportive😡 father. The upbeat epilogue was a perfect way to end their story!😊
I grew into my appreciation for both Vance and Kyle after an initial impression that they both had more flaws and anger than I could like. But first impressions did not last and, especially in their response to Kiki's accident, I was won over.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
👍👍 I found this MM 💕romance really touching and out of the ordinary. Anger 😤 and passion🔥 for two guys who should never have met. Great backstories for both heroes, heated encounters and bonding moments galore, despite the antagonism that keeps cropping up between them, a tragedy and a stubborn, unsupportive😡 father. The upbeat epilogue was a perfect way to end their story!😊
I grew into my appreciation for both Vance and Kyle after an initial impression that they both had more flaws and anger than I could like. But first impressions did not last and, especially in their response to Kiki's accident, I was won over.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
March 8, 2019
DNF @ 58%
I was getting real sick of the constant back and forth between these two. Vance kept saying he was too old for games, yet he was just as bad as Kyle. Sometimes their chemistry was off the charts, but then they'd fall back into their bitchy ways. Just when they we're getting somewhere... SURPRISE! Kyle has a "son" and something real bad has happened.
This story just didn't feel organic at all to me, and the dialogue was kind of cheesy. I was more frustrated than anything, so I won't be continuing on.
I was getting real sick of the constant back and forth between these two. Vance kept saying he was too old for games, yet he was just as bad as Kyle. Sometimes their chemistry was off the charts, but then they'd fall back into their bitchy ways. Just when they we're getting somewhere... SURPRISE! Kyle has a "son" and something real bad has happened.
This story just didn't feel organic at all to me, and the dialogue was kind of cheesy. I was more frustrated than anything, so I won't be continuing on.
March 5, 2019
I've read all of Ann's The Rock Gods and Guarding the Gods series and I adore them. I will read them the second they drop. Although Moved By You was a solid read it didn't quite grip me as much as others I've read by her.
I liked Vance as a character. He comes across at the beginning as a bit of a whiney rich kid but we discover later that he under a lot of pressure from his awful father. He's being force to work for the family firm even though his father seems to hate him and Vance would rather being making a living from his art. Although I felt sorry for him I didn't really understand why he didn't leave the firm and break from his father's rule sooner especially has he didn't need the money. That all changed when he meets Kyle. And with Kyle we get a sort of enemies to lovers story complete with some delicious hate sex. I thought the connection with the two was good. It appeared to be opposites attract but they are smoking together actually through their art they have more in common than it appears. I did feel like Kyle was a bit of an enigma to me sometimes. I really wish this had been written as a dual POV. I think that if I could see in Kyle's head and what he was really thinking I might have connected with it stronger.
I liked Vance as a character. He comes across at the beginning as a bit of a whiney rich kid but we discover later that he under a lot of pressure from his awful father. He's being force to work for the family firm even though his father seems to hate him and Vance would rather being making a living from his art. Although I felt sorry for him I didn't really understand why he didn't leave the firm and break from his father's rule sooner especially has he didn't need the money. That all changed when he meets Kyle. And with Kyle we get a sort of enemies to lovers story complete with some delicious hate sex. I thought the connection with the two was good. It appeared to be opposites attract but they are smoking together actually through their art they have more in common than it appears. I did feel like Kyle was a bit of an enigma to me sometimes. I really wish this had been written as a dual POV. I think that if I could see in Kyle's head and what he was really thinking I might have connected with it stronger.
March 14, 2019
i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the enemies to lovers romance between Vance and Kyle. Vance is the son of a wealthy businessman and is forced to work at the family company and he hates it. Vance would rather work on his art, he makes metal sculptures and has been very successful selling them. Vance's father also disapproves of Vance being gay. When Vance sees a bicycle courier at the office, he is attracted to him, but he gets the feeling it is not mutual. When Vance is driving to a meeting, he accidentally hits the bike courier. Vance wants to be sure he is not hurt and asks his name. Kyle refuses any help from Vance and tells him he won't allow him to replace his bike. Vance is upset about hitting Kyle and goes to check on him a few days later at the courier office, but Kyle is angry and tells Vance to go away. When they see each other at the office over the next couple of weeks, they say hello and Kyle finally asks Vance to go biking with him. They set of to a park outside of the city, but things go horrible and all they do is fight. Vance thinks it is over between them and decides it is time to move on. Kyle surprises Vance one day and shows up at his house and wants to go out on a date. Vance had changed things in his life over the weeks since they last talked and he quit his job to devote his time to his art. Vance and Kyle are attracted to each other, but they also fight constantly. They are so different from each other and they both don't want to admit they want to be together. When Vance gives in and agrees to try to be with Kyle, a personal tragedy strikes and Kyle is devastated. Vance wants to help Kyle, but it only shows they are too different, but they can't stay away from each other. I liked this emotional book. I think Vance had a lot of issues to work out with his family and he deserved to be respected for his art. Vance was so unhappy working for his father and he felt like he had no hope. Kyle was proud and had carved out a life for himself and he worked hard. They were different from each other, but they were also alike in ways. I think they were great together and made each other stronger. This is the first book by Ann i read, but i will be reading more.
March 4, 2019
There were a lot of really meaningful exchanges in this story that caught my attention and made me want to keep reading. I loved the overall feel to the story. Both MC's were so different and so electric.
Vance works for his father's architecture firm, but his real passion is his art. His metal sculptures provide him a steady income, but his life isn't his own. His father is ever present, unyielding, and unhappy about his choices.
When Kyle, a bike messenger, literally crashes into his life, he gives him the strength Vance needs to finally make decisions in his life that will make him happy. But, it also leaves him wanting more. More from Kyle specifically.
I really enjoyed the anger-intense moments between Ky and Van that led to more meaningful interactions as they figured out what they each wanted. It was fun to read and kept me guessing, but I feel like there was so much time in between their meetings that the basis of the relationship was hard to believe. I wanted to see more of them together.
The epilogue had all of the things that I wanted to see in the story line, but it was condensed into such a small portion, it felt rushed. I would have liked more of their happiness and the overall blissed out newness of a relationship during the story.
Overall, I connected with the characters and was grateful for their HEA.
Galley copy generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Cross posted to http://gaybook.reviews/ *
Vance works for his father's architecture firm, but his real passion is his art. His metal sculptures provide him a steady income, but his life isn't his own. His father is ever present, unyielding, and unhappy about his choices.
When Kyle, a bike messenger, literally crashes into his life, he gives him the strength Vance needs to finally make decisions in his life that will make him happy. But, it also leaves him wanting more. More from Kyle specifically.
I really enjoyed the anger-intense moments between Ky and Van that led to more meaningful interactions as they figured out what they each wanted. It was fun to read and kept me guessing, but I feel like there was so much time in between their meetings that the basis of the relationship was hard to believe. I wanted to see more of them together.
The epilogue had all of the things that I wanted to see in the story line, but it was condensed into such a small portion, it felt rushed. I would have liked more of their happiness and the overall blissed out newness of a relationship during the story.
Overall, I connected with the characters and was grateful for their HEA.
Galley copy generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Cross posted to http://gaybook.reviews/ *
March 8, 2019
Ann Lister's Moved By You is a fantastic romance. A rich guy falling for a bicycle messenger? Hell, yes! This beauty is full of multi-layered characters and a wonderful storyline.
The two men appear to be complete opposites, but have way more in common than they could have ever guessed. I absolutely love the way they come together and influence one another. They come from two vastly different worlds, and are two extremely different men, but they work so darn well together.
Vance, oh how I adore Vance. His sculptures sound fascinating, and I love the growth he experiences throughout the book. He has a lot to deal with, but shows amazing strength with Kyle's help.
Kyle is fun from the get go, as we see him instantly on edge with Vance. Kyle's never been interested in guys, but he starts finding the relentless Vance intriguing. He's such an interesting man. I enjoyed the hostility that rolled off Kyle immediately, as well as the tender side of him that gradually shows. His artistic side is also fascinating, and I enjoy their mutual love of art.
This is a story of finding one's dreams and passions and figuring out a way to pursue them. It's about the beauty of living on your own terms and doing what makes you happy. It's a story of putting pretenses aside, and getting to know a person on the deeper level. And it's all beautifully delivered.
And, of course, Ann Lister can always deliver some steamy scenes.
Moved By You is an inspirational story of courage and embracing own's passions. It's definitely a slow burn, enemies to lovers tale.
The two men appear to be complete opposites, but have way more in common than they could have ever guessed. I absolutely love the way they come together and influence one another. They come from two vastly different worlds, and are two extremely different men, but they work so darn well together.
Vance, oh how I adore Vance. His sculptures sound fascinating, and I love the growth he experiences throughout the book. He has a lot to deal with, but shows amazing strength with Kyle's help.
Kyle is fun from the get go, as we see him instantly on edge with Vance. Kyle's never been interested in guys, but he starts finding the relentless Vance intriguing. He's such an interesting man. I enjoyed the hostility that rolled off Kyle immediately, as well as the tender side of him that gradually shows. His artistic side is also fascinating, and I enjoy their mutual love of art.
This is a story of finding one's dreams and passions and figuring out a way to pursue them. It's about the beauty of living on your own terms and doing what makes you happy. It's a story of putting pretenses aside, and getting to know a person on the deeper level. And it's all beautifully delivered.
And, of course, Ann Lister can always deliver some steamy scenes.
Moved By You is an inspirational story of courage and embracing own's passions. It's definitely a slow burn, enemies to lovers tale.
March 8, 2019
This was a hot enemies to lovers romance. The characters are well developed, the world building is done well, and the storyline is addictive.
The animosity between the two MCs is evident from the start. Vance works for his family's businesses, but not by choice. Kyle has had to work hard for everything he has, and has a huge chip on his shoulder toward rich people.
It was intriguing watching these two have a battle of wills. Kyle has already made his mind up about the type of person Vance is, but he doesn't really have a clue. As they come to know more about each other, Kyle still fights the pull of attraction he feels toward the other man, until the unthinkable happens, and Kyle's world is shattered.
Even as they start to come together, Vance's father gets in the way, and they are right back to fighting again. But, Kyle's defences are starting to crumble, and they find a common ground to bring them closer together. They work hard to overcome their differences and move past the hostilities.
Overall, the book was extremely hot and entertaining. It kept me engaged throughout the story, and I absolutely loved both the MCs.
Happy reading!
* I received an ARC of this book. *
The animosity between the two MCs is evident from the start. Vance works for his family's businesses, but not by choice. Kyle has had to work hard for everything he has, and has a huge chip on his shoulder toward rich people.
It was intriguing watching these two have a battle of wills. Kyle has already made his mind up about the type of person Vance is, but he doesn't really have a clue. As they come to know more about each other, Kyle still fights the pull of attraction he feels toward the other man, until the unthinkable happens, and Kyle's world is shattered.
Even as they start to come together, Vance's father gets in the way, and they are right back to fighting again. But, Kyle's defences are starting to crumble, and they find a common ground to bring them closer together. They work hard to overcome their differences and move past the hostilities.
Overall, the book was extremely hot and entertaining. It kept me engaged throughout the story, and I absolutely loved both the MCs.
Happy reading!
* I received an ARC of this book. *
March 14, 2019
Not sure
I'm not sure how I feel about this book. It starts out interesting and you want to know more about the characters. Kyle is so angry. I kind of wish that we got a chapter or two from his POV, but I also think he would be so confused over his feelings that they be the best.
Vance is a well formed character. He is a little lost in his life, but if he could do anything, it would be to just work on his art. He deals with his always getting on his case and not having a good word to say about him. Kyle gives him the courage to finally stand up for himself.
The guys are explosive together. They don't get a lot of time to actually be together, but I can see them working out as a couple. For how they are written, I can easily get how they arrive at their views and how they work.
My biggest problem is how Vance's dad acts at the end of the book. His words don't explain his behavior for the first 98% of the book. His explanation needs more depth to it and maybe something else messing up to the last visit. Maybe have the nicer sister stop in and warm the guys up?
Overall, this is a decent book with very strong-willed characters.
I'm not sure how I feel about this book. It starts out interesting and you want to know more about the characters. Kyle is so angry. I kind of wish that we got a chapter or two from his POV, but I also think he would be so confused over his feelings that they be the best.
Vance is a well formed character. He is a little lost in his life, but if he could do anything, it would be to just work on his art. He deals with his always getting on his case and not having a good word to say about him. Kyle gives him the courage to finally stand up for himself.
The guys are explosive together. They don't get a lot of time to actually be together, but I can see them working out as a couple. For how they are written, I can easily get how they arrive at their views and how they work.
My biggest problem is how Vance's dad acts at the end of the book. His words don't explain his behavior for the first 98% of the book. His explanation needs more depth to it and maybe something else messing up to the last visit. Maybe have the nicer sister stop in and warm the guys up?
Overall, this is a decent book with very strong-willed characters.
March 10, 2019
I’ve read a handful of books by this author and I liked them, so I was a little surprised by this one. It just didn’t work for me. The writing really surprised me…I don’t remember the dialog being so inane in her previous books. I found myself skimming a lot of this book just so I could get to the end.
Vance and Kyle’s bickering felt forced and their dialogue was childish at times. When the arguments eventually led to ‘the bedroom’, what should have been steamy, chemistry laden, angry sex was just awkward and cringe-worthy.
After only a few interactions, most of which were spent fighting, they were falling in love with each other and couldn’t stay away from each other.
Vance’s father complete 180, going from calling his son a homo and saying he disgusted him to being proud of him and supporting his art business was so unbelievable I laughed out loud.
At this point it is probably obvious but this one was a miss for me.
Vance and Kyle’s bickering felt forced and their dialogue was childish at times. When the arguments eventually led to ‘the bedroom’, what should have been steamy, chemistry laden, angry sex was just awkward and cringe-worthy.
After only a few interactions, most of which were spent fighting, they were falling in love with each other and couldn’t stay away from each other.
Vance’s father complete 180, going from calling his son a homo and saying he disgusted him to being proud of him and supporting his art business was so unbelievable I laughed out loud.
At this point it is probably obvious but this one was a miss for me.
March 13, 2019
I’m going to start by saying I love Ann Lister and the Rock god series. But this one just wasn’t as good, it has so much potential though.
I was really looking forward to reading this one as I loved the blurb, the action starts off pretty quick with Vance & Ky meeting each other straight off the bat.
What I didn’t really enjoy was the “enemy” part. Yes I get why Ky was the way he was but he’s pretty mean about it. But when they finally get it on it’s HOT!! Ann knows how to write a damn good sex scene.
I would have liked to have ‘met’ Kiki just to feel a bit of an emotional al connection to that part in the story.
For me it just seemed to all tie up very neatly in the last few chapters which I get but it seemed to be a little bit too quick and Ky’s character changed very quickly.
I really did enjoy this but I think there may be a bit more story needed in the last couple of chapters 😊
I was really looking forward to reading this one as I loved the blurb, the action starts off pretty quick with Vance & Ky meeting each other straight off the bat.
What I didn’t really enjoy was the “enemy” part. Yes I get why Ky was the way he was but he’s pretty mean about it. But when they finally get it on it’s HOT!! Ann knows how to write a damn good sex scene.
I would have liked to have ‘met’ Kiki just to feel a bit of an emotional al connection to that part in the story.
For me it just seemed to all tie up very neatly in the last few chapters which I get but it seemed to be a little bit too quick and Ky’s character changed very quickly.
I really did enjoy this but I think there may be a bit more story needed in the last couple of chapters 😊
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 14, 2019
💥💫💥💫💥5 Biking to Love Stars💫💥💫💥💫
This was definitely an enemies to lovers story as I could feel how Kyle hated Vance at first sight! Vance represented everything Kyle hated, pretentious, wealthy, and arrogant. When Vance literally plows into Kyle on his bike, the loathing increased when Vance attempts to make sure he is not hurt and wants to buy him a new bike. Vance in nothing like what Kyle thinks of him. He is an artist, secretly creating his metal sculptures against his hated father's wishes for him to work in the family business. When Kyle discovers Vance's passion, his view of him changes. After a disasterous first bike riding date, they begin to spend time together and their walls start to crumble. Their intense attraction is sizzling and my Kindle began overheating! When a tragedy occurs in Kyle's world, he pushes Vance away. Can Vance convince Kyle they belong together? 1-click now to begin this rollercoaster of a romance by the very talented Ann Lister!
This was definitely an enemies to lovers story as I could feel how Kyle hated Vance at first sight! Vance represented everything Kyle hated, pretentious, wealthy, and arrogant. When Vance literally plows into Kyle on his bike, the loathing increased when Vance attempts to make sure he is not hurt and wants to buy him a new bike. Vance in nothing like what Kyle thinks of him. He is an artist, secretly creating his metal sculptures against his hated father's wishes for him to work in the family business. When Kyle discovers Vance's passion, his view of him changes. After a disasterous first bike riding date, they begin to spend time together and their walls start to crumble. Their intense attraction is sizzling and my Kindle began overheating! When a tragedy occurs in Kyle's world, he pushes Vance away. Can Vance convince Kyle they belong together? 1-click now to begin this rollercoaster of a romance by the very talented Ann Lister!
March 16, 2019
This was a cute book overall, and I was rooting for the characters, but there were definitely times when I wondered why either of them really and truly kept trying to get together. They really seemed to dislike each other and were only really driven by attraction. I made me feel like they were trying too hard throughout the majority of the book. Fortunately, by the time they fully got together and stopped being pains in the butts with each other, they connected well. I think the ending was my favorite part. Ann Lister is a great writer, and I love to read her books. This is no exception, but the characters didn't make me fall head over heels in love with them right away. This was more of a 3.5 star read for me.
I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC provided by LesCourt Author Services
I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC provided by LesCourt Author Services
March 17, 2019
Great book from Ann Lister!
I was happily surprised when I stumbled upon this little jewel. I'm so used to the rocker romances from Ms. Lister that I didn't really know what to expect going into Moved By You. Obviously, I knew it would be amazing and hot, which I was not in the least bit disappointed, because it so was!
Van and Ky have a very rocky start and continue to go up and down through most of the book. Ky is very intimidated by Van's family money and really holds that over Van as an excuse as to why they will never work. Van is determined to prove him wrong, show him their connection is strong enough. But Ky continues to run hot and cold and they have a lot of the same arguments. Which was a little off putting. But they work through their issues and get their happily ever after, with lots of hot sex in between ;)
I was happily surprised when I stumbled upon this little jewel. I'm so used to the rocker romances from Ms. Lister that I didn't really know what to expect going into Moved By You. Obviously, I knew it would be amazing and hot, which I was not in the least bit disappointed, because it so was!
Van and Ky have a very rocky start and continue to go up and down through most of the book. Ky is very intimidated by Van's family money and really holds that over Van as an excuse as to why they will never work. Van is determined to prove him wrong, show him their connection is strong enough. But Ky continues to run hot and cold and they have a lot of the same arguments. Which was a little off putting. But they work through their issues and get their happily ever after, with lots of hot sex in between ;)
March 5, 2019
Vance and Kyle
This book is an excellent addition to this authors released books. I loved the guys.
Vance is wealthy and working at his families business although he is not happy there. His passion is with his art.
Kyle is a bike messenger. He lives his life free and for what he wants. He did not grow up wealthy and he seems to hold someone’s wealth against them
These two are surely enemies to lovers and have to crack through each other’s shells to realize what they have is good. Well one sees it more than the other. The other just needs to learn to let others in and help when thy offer
These guys were hostile to each other but then could be tender. Their sexy times were surly H.O.T. I loved the story and the guys and seeing their true dreams come true.
This book is an excellent addition to this authors released books. I loved the guys.
Vance is wealthy and working at his families business although he is not happy there. His passion is with his art.
Kyle is a bike messenger. He lives his life free and for what he wants. He did not grow up wealthy and he seems to hold someone’s wealth against them
These two are surely enemies to lovers and have to crack through each other’s shells to realize what they have is good. Well one sees it more than the other. The other just needs to learn to let others in and help when thy offer
These guys were hostile to each other but then could be tender. Their sexy times were surly H.O.T. I loved the story and the guys and seeing their true dreams come true.
March 5, 2019
Vance is an architect but his passion is metal sculpting. He works at his fathers company but hates his job. His fathers disdain is crushing him. Then he meets Kyle.
Ky is a bike messenger and his passion is restoring motorcycles. His job isn’t a forever kind of thing but he has no idea what he should do with his life. Then me meets Vance.
The men spark off each other. Equal parts dislike and lust. Their time together either has them at odds or in each other’s arms. They each have issues that need to be settled to get them to the happiness they deserve.
I liked these characters from the beginning. The author created very strong men, with serious vulnerabilities. My favorite kind. The story was well done.
Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
Ky is a bike messenger and his passion is restoring motorcycles. His job isn’t a forever kind of thing but he has no idea what he should do with his life. Then me meets Vance.
The men spark off each other. Equal parts dislike and lust. Their time together either has them at odds or in each other’s arms. They each have issues that need to be settled to get them to the happiness they deserve.
I liked these characters from the beginning. The author created very strong men, with serious vulnerabilities. My favorite kind. The story was well done.
Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
March 11, 2019
I really enjoyed this story!!! Vance is stuck at a job he doesn't really care for due to his father. He just wants to be able to create art....that is what makes him the happiest. Kyle is a bike messenger.....he meets Vance by accident literally. Vance can't believe that he hit Kyle with his car. There is a lot of heat and anger bouncing between the two with a healthy amount of lust thrown in. The chemistry between the two was off the charts even when they were fighting with each other. Their story was amazing and I enjoyed every bit of it. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great enemies to lovers romance....this book delivers a great story and you won't regret grabbing it up. I can't wait to see what this author comes out with next....well done!!!
March 17, 2019
HOT*SEXY*FUN
WOW!!! What a hot, sexy, fun ride!!! Two ambitious men, caught in the cross fire of attraction and misconceptions. Vance is an architect, working at his father's firm. Unhappy but obligated. Kyle is a bike messenger with an attitude. He's angry after Vance hits him with his expensive car. This was a magnificent story of two ambitious, head strong, never give in men, trying to navigate attraction that can't be denied. The clashes, the uncertainty, the physical encounters that get hotter every time their together keeps you glued to your seat. This is a FANTASTIC story. I loved the way they inspired each other to do better and be better men. This is a beautiful, touching story. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!!!
WOW!!! What a hot, sexy, fun ride!!! Two ambitious men, caught in the cross fire of attraction and misconceptions. Vance is an architect, working at his father's firm. Unhappy but obligated. Kyle is a bike messenger with an attitude. He's angry after Vance hits him with his expensive car. This was a magnificent story of two ambitious, head strong, never give in men, trying to navigate attraction that can't be denied. The clashes, the uncertainty, the physical encounters that get hotter every time their together keeps you glued to your seat. This is a FANTASTIC story. I loved the way they inspired each other to do better and be better men. This is a beautiful, touching story. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!!!
March 10, 2019
I absolutely loved all of Ann Lister’s rock gods series so I had really high hopes for this book but I just found it a little bit lacking. I didn’t particularly like the main characters, I just couldn’t connected with them and the on again off again was more like teens not to grown men. Vance was a little to quick to get angry when Kyle called him out on being a rich boy who is to scared to say no to daddy. And Kyle annoyed the hell out of me by being so judgemental of Vance before he even got to know him, he also annoyed me loads when he gave Vance the cold shoulder because he didn’t like what Vance’s dad had to say.
October 19, 2020
❤ A great start as Vance and Kyle meet with only a towel around one of them. The fire between both characters was ready to ignite, Vance and Kyle set as dislike at first. Hot scenes at the doorway are smokin, yah Ky knows how to play Vance or maybe they both do. The author throws an emotional curve ball into the second half of the book that wasn't seen coming. Sarcastic and heated conversations included and viewed from Vance's POV. A surprise ending which included Vance's father.
Vance 29 was a metal sculpturist but he also worked for his father's company and was late for a meeting.
Ky delivers couriered mail on his bicycle when he meets up with a car bonnet. opps.
Vance 29 was a metal sculpturist but he also worked for his father's company and was late for a meeting.
Ky delivers couriered mail on his bicycle when he meets up with a car bonnet. opps.
March 9, 2019
This was one hell of a fantastic, powerful, grab-you-by-the-feels, intense, gritty, gripping, totally awesome, and blazing hot. The chemistry between Vance and Ky is so explosive, even when they hate each other, it almost set my ereader on fire. I must admit that, more than once, I was severely tempted to smack the crap out of both of them for being so arrogant, and stupidly stubborn. The author has written a book that is a little bit different from her usual style, but OMG!!! is it good!!! Get this marvelous book immediately!
March 14, 2019
I really enjoyed this enemies to lovers. Great storyline and wonderful, well developed characters. Vance and Kyle are total opposites and definitely get off on the wrong foot. I like how Kyle inspired Vance to go for what he really wants and When tragedy strikes Kyle, Vance really steps up to the plate and takes charge while comforting Kyle and really being there for him. They really make a great combination and truly complement one another. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
March 14, 2019
There is something about Vance and Kyle...
I think some authors are given a true gift. How else could they make characters that grab us and give us all the feels? There is no question that Ann Lister has it.
Vance and Kyle are a couple that had me at first conversation. The banter between these two certainly starts off with a bag! I love a book that makes me wants to smack the couple to wake up and see what is in front of you because I feel so invested in the characters. Ann Lister does not disappoint!
I think some authors are given a true gift. How else could they make characters that grab us and give us all the feels? There is no question that Ann Lister has it.
Vance and Kyle are a couple that had me at first conversation. The banter between these two certainly starts off with a bag! I love a book that makes me wants to smack the couple to wake up and see what is in front of you because I feel so invested in the characters. Ann Lister does not disappoint!
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