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The Color of Love #3
The Violet Skies of Morning
Weathering storms together is the entire purpose of a relationship. Sure, it’s hot sex and lofty goals at first, but when the rubber meets the road, love just makes the bad stuff more bearable. Such is the case with Aaron and David.
They’ve dealt with storms both literal and metaphorical when life shows up in a big way. This time, however, as a storm bears down on them, David and Aaron’s lives are at risk and they’ll lose all their worldly belongings.
Will this event be enough to break them or will they come out the other side stronger for it?
They’ve dealt with storms both literal and metaphorical when life shows up in a big way. This time, however, as a storm bears down on them, David and Aaron’s lives are at risk and they’ll lose all their worldly belongings.
Will this event be enough to break them or will they come out the other side stronger for it?
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First published August 28, 2019
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F.E. Feeley Jr.
19 books257 followersNoted author, poet, producer, and all-around badass, F.E. Feeley Jr. is one of the most important queer voices writing today. He lives in the Deep South with his fur babies, campaigning for social justice, and occasionally howling at the moon.
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September 20, 2019
F.E. Feeley’s The Violet Skies of Morning is the third and final installment in his Color of Love series. This is a journey well worth taking, so start with Into the Gray, and A Lighter Shade of Blue (lovely titles, right?). The story is beautifully written, and it’s heartwarming to watch these two men discover the difference love makes in their lives.
We’ve seen Aaron and David go through several intense experiences over the course of this tale, but nothing could have prepared them for what they face in The Violet Skies of Morning. Huddled in their basement, with no idea if they’ll survive, the men stare death in the face as a catastrophic tornado tears toward their home!
Told from David’s point-of-view, his expressive description of the approach of the tornado is absolutely chilling. And while David is truly terrified, he does his best to stay calm so he can support Aaron through the experience. An example of his selfless love, David’s care and understanding of Aaron’s anxiety disorder has melted my heart through this whole series.
Climbing from the wreckage, the men survey the total devastation of their home and all their worldly possessions. Realizing they’re lucky to be alive, David and Aaron accept their losses with grace and recognize this is a sign to make some changes. Coming so close to death has helped them see that the most precious aspect of life is spending it with your loved ones.
From the moment they meet David and Aaron share a powerful connection, and F.E. Feeley does a marvelous job developing this over the course of the series. Their playful banter and shared jokes have cemented a true and lasting friendship, and Feeley’s stunning love scenes show their intimacy increasing as the two men fall in love.
It's been wonderful watching these two sad and lonely men find each other, create a life together, and bring color to each other’s worlds. The Color of Love series is a true romance, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
a copy of The Violet Skies of Morning was provided by the author for the purpose of my review
We’ve seen Aaron and David go through several intense experiences over the course of this tale, but nothing could have prepared them for what they face in The Violet Skies of Morning. Huddled in their basement, with no idea if they’ll survive, the men stare death in the face as a catastrophic tornado tears toward their home!
Told from David’s point-of-view, his expressive description of the approach of the tornado is absolutely chilling. And while David is truly terrified, he does his best to stay calm so he can support Aaron through the experience. An example of his selfless love, David’s care and understanding of Aaron’s anxiety disorder has melted my heart through this whole series.
Climbing from the wreckage, the men survey the total devastation of their home and all their worldly possessions. Realizing they’re lucky to be alive, David and Aaron accept their losses with grace and recognize this is a sign to make some changes. Coming so close to death has helped them see that the most precious aspect of life is spending it with your loved ones.
From the moment they meet David and Aaron share a powerful connection, and F.E. Feeley does a marvelous job developing this over the course of the series. Their playful banter and shared jokes have cemented a true and lasting friendship, and Feeley’s stunning love scenes show their intimacy increasing as the two men fall in love.
It's been wonderful watching these two sad and lonely men find each other, create a life together, and bring color to each other’s worlds. The Color of Love series is a true romance, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
a copy of The Violet Skies of Morning was provided by the author for the purpose of my review
January 3, 2020
A Joyfully Jay review.
5 stars
Oh my goodness, you guys! I’ve been with the Color of Love series from the very beginning. I fell in love with Aaron and David in the first book, Into the Gray. They’re the sort of characters who stay with you well after the story ends. They’ve been through a lot together. Aaron’s career crisis, David’s divorce, Aaron’s ex’s drug overdose and eventual death…all huge issues that would make most couples go running in different directions as fast as they can, but not Aaron and David. Each event serves to make their new love even stronger. What began as a snowy weekend of hot sex turned into something rich and deep, and it’s been a pleasure going through this adventure with them. Both are good men in what had been difficult times, and once they found each other, everything seemed to take a back seat to their budding relationship.
Read Kenna’s review in its entirety here.
5 stars
Oh my goodness, you guys! I’ve been with the Color of Love series from the very beginning. I fell in love with Aaron and David in the first book, Into the Gray. They’re the sort of characters who stay with you well after the story ends. They’ve been through a lot together. Aaron’s career crisis, David’s divorce, Aaron’s ex’s drug overdose and eventual death…all huge issues that would make most couples go running in different directions as fast as they can, but not Aaron and David. Each event serves to make their new love even stronger. What began as a snowy weekend of hot sex turned into something rich and deep, and it’s been a pleasure going through this adventure with them. Both are good men in what had been difficult times, and once they found each other, everything seemed to take a back seat to their budding relationship.
Read Kenna’s review in its entirety here.
September 6, 2019
The Violet Skies of Morning (Color of Love, 3)
F.E. Feeley, Jr.
Published by the author, 2019
Five stars
“You’ve brought so much color into my life when before it was shades of gray.”
No foreplay in this romance! Feeley’s latest in his so-called erotica series of romances starts at the top of the roller coaster and then plunges the reader into Aaron and David’s lives at full, terrifying speed. I can’t tell you any more than this for fear of spoilers, only that the beginning was as unexpected for me as it is for the main characters.
The rest of the story is all about love and healing; and not just the divorced David’s love for the PTSD-suffering Aaron. It’s about a community’s love for its wounded members in the face of catastrophe. It’s about estranged parents’ love for the child they still don’t fully understand. It’s about the joys of owning a devoted dog. The book is also about the courage one feels in the face of trauma, and the way priorities suddenly become clear when the possibility of total loss looms.
Feeley’s writing and sense of place are sharper, more intense, and more fully realized than ever before in this short, sweet, painful love story. I’ve followed this author’s writing from his first book, and it’s marvelous to see how sure-footed and confident his prose is. I have to smile at the fact that Feeley has included substantial scenes of physical intimacy in this series – something he’s never done before. To be honest, I didn’t pay much attention. He handles those scenes very well – infusing them with the same powerful emotion that fills the rest of his pages; but, for me, it’s the rest of it that matters most.
“Love doesn’t sweep in and make life easier. Love makes the hard shit more bearable.”
Amen, brother.
F.E. Feeley, Jr.
Published by the author, 2019
Five stars
“You’ve brought so much color into my life when before it was shades of gray.”
No foreplay in this romance! Feeley’s latest in his so-called erotica series of romances starts at the top of the roller coaster and then plunges the reader into Aaron and David’s lives at full, terrifying speed. I can’t tell you any more than this for fear of spoilers, only that the beginning was as unexpected for me as it is for the main characters.
The rest of the story is all about love and healing; and not just the divorced David’s love for the PTSD-suffering Aaron. It’s about a community’s love for its wounded members in the face of catastrophe. It’s about estranged parents’ love for the child they still don’t fully understand. It’s about the joys of owning a devoted dog. The book is also about the courage one feels in the face of trauma, and the way priorities suddenly become clear when the possibility of total loss looms.
Feeley’s writing and sense of place are sharper, more intense, and more fully realized than ever before in this short, sweet, painful love story. I’ve followed this author’s writing from his first book, and it’s marvelous to see how sure-footed and confident his prose is. I have to smile at the fact that Feeley has included substantial scenes of physical intimacy in this series – something he’s never done before. To be honest, I didn’t pay much attention. He handles those scenes very well – infusing them with the same powerful emotion that fills the rest of his pages; but, for me, it’s the rest of it that matters most.
“Love doesn’t sweep in and make life easier. Love makes the hard shit more bearable.”
Amen, brother.
October 20, 2019
4.5 stars- Great ending to a wonderful series
The Violet Skies of Morning is the third and final novella in the Colors of Love series and also happens to be my favorite. I loved that this part of David and Aaron’s story had more of the comfortable relationship feel to it. I could tell things were coming together to give these two their happily-ever-after, and even when a huge storm threw their world into turmoil, The Violet Skies of Morning retained that peaceful comfort of a strong and certain love. Of course there was ample heat as in the other books from the Colors of Love series, but the relationship really shone here and I loved it.
Once again, Vance Bastian did a superb job narrating and bringing emotion into the scenes. Mr. Feeley always uses such wonderful descriptors which make it easy to picture the scenes and emotions, but Mr. Bastian’s narration goes beyond that, elevating the story that much more with his balanced and smooth delivery that’s a pleasure to listen to and why I seek out every book he narrates. If you want a great May-December romance that offers heat plus a balanced storyline as the couple moves beyond physical chemistry to a strong, resilient love, I definitely recommend the Colors of Love series…and if you enjoy audiobooks, do yourself a favor and grab the audio versions, you won’t be disappointed in the least.
The Violet Skies of Morning is the third and final novella in the Colors of Love series and also happens to be my favorite. I loved that this part of David and Aaron’s story had more of the comfortable relationship feel to it. I could tell things were coming together to give these two their happily-ever-after, and even when a huge storm threw their world into turmoil, The Violet Skies of Morning retained that peaceful comfort of a strong and certain love. Of course there was ample heat as in the other books from the Colors of Love series, but the relationship really shone here and I loved it.
Once again, Vance Bastian did a superb job narrating and bringing emotion into the scenes. Mr. Feeley always uses such wonderful descriptors which make it easy to picture the scenes and emotions, but Mr. Bastian’s narration goes beyond that, elevating the story that much more with his balanced and smooth delivery that’s a pleasure to listen to and why I seek out every book he narrates. If you want a great May-December romance that offers heat plus a balanced storyline as the couple moves beyond physical chemistry to a strong, resilient love, I definitely recommend the Colors of Love series…and if you enjoy audiobooks, do yourself a favor and grab the audio versions, you won’t be disappointed in the least.
February 1, 2020
I suppose I should have done a quick review of each of the three books in this series, but they really are one extended story, so I’m going to lump it all into one big review.
Feeley has done a wonderful job with this easy, sweet, and yet often heartbreaking story of two people who, quite by chance, come together and find out how well they each complement and enrich each other.
The first book is about origins, who each of the characters is, and what their lives have been up to the point where the two main characters meet. David is a mature man in his forties, about to be divorced (from a woman), a well-paid lawyer with extensive resources, but emotionally deprived of intimacy. Aaron is young, with a wealth of experience under his belt as a war vet battling daily struggles with PTSD, to a troubled past relationship with an addict. He’s also one smart dude having graduated from Harvard.
Circumstances bring these two together. Not a combination you’d think would work, and yet…
Feeley utilizes colors throughout the entire series to set the tone and the mood. It’s wonderful. Gray can be everything from gloomy, to the warmth of a blanket wrapped around you. A lighter shade of blue might inspire hope, and clear skies, whereas violet might make you think of the dawn of morning, or perhaps impending danger. Feeley wraps a multitude of hues throughout this story to give it texture and depth.
I always enjoy reading stories from #ownvoices authors. There’s a certain amount of magic that comes when the words they pull together are steeped in personal experience and history. Too many times throughout these books I was nodding to myself, thinking, “yup, been there.” Even though all the circumstances may not fit, the feel and the emotions embedded within the tale strike a chord that resonates with my own reality. And I will say the way Feeley wove in the emotions Aaron experiences during his panic and anxiety attacks should give any reader a deeper sense of understanding of the demons so many have to face on a day to day basis.
And damn it all, Feeley, you had me shedding tears on public transit, and laughing out loud. A first good sign of a great tale. A second? The fact that I read three books in the space of a week. They aren’t long, but they pulled me in and made me want more.
I loved the May/December romance of Aaron and David, and I wish them both a long and happy life together. (See, I actually think they’re real people.)
Feeley has several books published but writes in multiple genres. This is one author who has gone onto my “Yup, I’ll buy that author, list.” Go check him out.
Feeley has done a wonderful job with this easy, sweet, and yet often heartbreaking story of two people who, quite by chance, come together and find out how well they each complement and enrich each other.
The first book is about origins, who each of the characters is, and what their lives have been up to the point where the two main characters meet. David is a mature man in his forties, about to be divorced (from a woman), a well-paid lawyer with extensive resources, but emotionally deprived of intimacy. Aaron is young, with a wealth of experience under his belt as a war vet battling daily struggles with PTSD, to a troubled past relationship with an addict. He’s also one smart dude having graduated from Harvard.
Circumstances bring these two together. Not a combination you’d think would work, and yet…
Feeley utilizes colors throughout the entire series to set the tone and the mood. It’s wonderful. Gray can be everything from gloomy, to the warmth of a blanket wrapped around you. A lighter shade of blue might inspire hope, and clear skies, whereas violet might make you think of the dawn of morning, or perhaps impending danger. Feeley wraps a multitude of hues throughout this story to give it texture and depth.
I always enjoy reading stories from #ownvoices authors. There’s a certain amount of magic that comes when the words they pull together are steeped in personal experience and history. Too many times throughout these books I was nodding to myself, thinking, “yup, been there.” Even though all the circumstances may not fit, the feel and the emotions embedded within the tale strike a chord that resonates with my own reality. And I will say the way Feeley wove in the emotions Aaron experiences during his panic and anxiety attacks should give any reader a deeper sense of understanding of the demons so many have to face on a day to day basis.
And damn it all, Feeley, you had me shedding tears on public transit, and laughing out loud. A first good sign of a great tale. A second? The fact that I read three books in the space of a week. They aren’t long, but they pulled me in and made me want more.
I loved the May/December romance of Aaron and David, and I wish them both a long and happy life together. (See, I actually think they’re real people.)
Feeley has several books published but writes in multiple genres. This is one author who has gone onto my “Yup, I’ll buy that author, list.” Go check him out.
October 25, 2019
Emotional ending to a great series (an audio review)
I approached this book with a bit of trepidation. I’m always reluctant when embarking upon the final book in a series. Especially if I’ve fallen in love with the characters. The Colors of Love series is one of those special ones that recently came into my life. Most of the time I prefer a different main character for each book. This one has just one couple – David and Aaron – but the books are shorter, so I got lovely snippets without feeling the stories were dragging.
They met when David was working late and Aaron was cleaning the office. They had instant chemistry and soon David realized he might not be as straight as he’d always thought. Things moved fast for the couple, but it worked. Nothing ever felt forced. Each interaction had meaning and David’s support of Aaron during the devastating event in the last book cemented my regard for him. I’d thought the drama was over but man was I wrong. This book starts with more tragedy. As if the couple hadn’t gone through enough already. But their ability to cope speaks to their strength. And although Aaron is strong, it’s David who carries them through this crisis as well. Later, after things have settled, Aaron reflects on his relationship with David:
“David, my dear sweet David. My world spins sometimes…but you’ve become my rock, my tree, you’ve become this constant in the universe that I can cast my eye upon to keep from falling. You’ve brought so much color into my life when before it was shades of gray. These past few months have been hard. There’s no doubt about that from tragedy to tragedy. I feel like we’re just two souls who learned how to cling to each other early on and you know what? That’s perfectly fine by me. I want to cling to you. To hold on to you. To hold your hand and laugh and fight and spend my life getting to know someone who’s beautiful inside and out.”
Wow, just a bit swoon-worthy, eh? There were times when it felt Aaron was needier – his PTSD, his anxiety, and other things, but he also had a lot to give in the relationship. And the ending? Perfect. Like the violet skies of morning, there was tremendous promise in the story.
Vance Bastian narrated the series and he was the perfect choice. He differentiates the men clearly and does a great job with the women in the story. I really recommend the series.
I approached this book with a bit of trepidation. I’m always reluctant when embarking upon the final book in a series. Especially if I’ve fallen in love with the characters. The Colors of Love series is one of those special ones that recently came into my life. Most of the time I prefer a different main character for each book. This one has just one couple – David and Aaron – but the books are shorter, so I got lovely snippets without feeling the stories were dragging.
They met when David was working late and Aaron was cleaning the office. They had instant chemistry and soon David realized he might not be as straight as he’d always thought. Things moved fast for the couple, but it worked. Nothing ever felt forced. Each interaction had meaning and David’s support of Aaron during the devastating event in the last book cemented my regard for him. I’d thought the drama was over but man was I wrong. This book starts with more tragedy. As if the couple hadn’t gone through enough already. But their ability to cope speaks to their strength. And although Aaron is strong, it’s David who carries them through this crisis as well. Later, after things have settled, Aaron reflects on his relationship with David:
“David, my dear sweet David. My world spins sometimes…but you’ve become my rock, my tree, you’ve become this constant in the universe that I can cast my eye upon to keep from falling. You’ve brought so much color into my life when before it was shades of gray. These past few months have been hard. There’s no doubt about that from tragedy to tragedy. I feel like we’re just two souls who learned how to cling to each other early on and you know what? That’s perfectly fine by me. I want to cling to you. To hold on to you. To hold your hand and laugh and fight and spend my life getting to know someone who’s beautiful inside and out.”
Wow, just a bit swoon-worthy, eh? There were times when it felt Aaron was needier – his PTSD, his anxiety, and other things, but he also had a lot to give in the relationship. And the ending? Perfect. Like the violet skies of morning, there was tremendous promise in the story.
Vance Bastian narrated the series and he was the perfect choice. He differentiates the men clearly and does a great job with the women in the story. I really recommend the series.
October 29, 2019
“It takes a real storm in the average person’s life to make him realize how much worrying he has done over the squalls.” ~ unknown
David and Aaron have weathered a lot of storms during their relationship. Neither were on even ground when they got together, making it even more difficult. Mostly by trial and error, they have deepened their relationship. When the biggest storm of their lives looms over them, they are about to learn what is most important in their lives.
Book three in the ‘Color of Love’ series by F. E. Feeley, Jr. starts out with a bang, or should I say a roar, as a tornado threatens to tear Aaron and David apart; literally. It comes so quickly that they hardly have time to rush down to the basement with their puppy, and hold on to each other for dear life. Not only is David worried about the storm raging, but he’s just as concerned about how it is affecting Aaron and his anxiety. Aaron assures him that as long as he is in David’s arms, he feels safe and secure. When the storm is over, they emerge to find that the storm has destroyed everything in sight, leaving them and their neighbors without a place to live and all their belongings gone.
Fortunately, their best friend’s house was left untouched, for which they are all grateful. She takes them in, feeds them, and gives them a place to rest. Exhausted, they sleep like the dead. Since all their clothing is gone, she purchases something for them to wear as well. Arron and David are eternally grateful for her compassion and the refuge she is providing them, but they know they can’t remain there forever.
This book is a testament to the healing power of love, not just for David and Aaron, but for the whole community, who, even though they have been rendered destitute, they all come together to help each other pick up the pieces and start again. Fred’s analogy of the storms, both of life and nature, add such a poetic as well as dramatic element to the tale that it further enhances the theme and the romanticism. Thanks, Freddie, for the touching, heartwarming story.
David and Aaron have weathered a lot of storms during their relationship. Neither were on even ground when they got together, making it even more difficult. Mostly by trial and error, they have deepened their relationship. When the biggest storm of their lives looms over them, they are about to learn what is most important in their lives.
Book three in the ‘Color of Love’ series by F. E. Feeley, Jr. starts out with a bang, or should I say a roar, as a tornado threatens to tear Aaron and David apart; literally. It comes so quickly that they hardly have time to rush down to the basement with their puppy, and hold on to each other for dear life. Not only is David worried about the storm raging, but he’s just as concerned about how it is affecting Aaron and his anxiety. Aaron assures him that as long as he is in David’s arms, he feels safe and secure. When the storm is over, they emerge to find that the storm has destroyed everything in sight, leaving them and their neighbors without a place to live and all their belongings gone.
Fortunately, their best friend’s house was left untouched, for which they are all grateful. She takes them in, feeds them, and gives them a place to rest. Exhausted, they sleep like the dead. Since all their clothing is gone, she purchases something for them to wear as well. Arron and David are eternally grateful for her compassion and the refuge she is providing them, but they know they can’t remain there forever.
This book is a testament to the healing power of love, not just for David and Aaron, but for the whole community, who, even though they have been rendered destitute, they all come together to help each other pick up the pieces and start again. Fred’s analogy of the storms, both of life and nature, add such a poetic as well as dramatic element to the tale that it further enhances the theme and the romanticism. Thanks, Freddie, for the touching, heartwarming story.
August 31, 2019
5****Stars
Novella: The Violet Skies of Morning
Series: The Color of Love Book #3
Author: F E Feeley Jr
Publisher: Amazon Digital
Genre: Gay Romance
Pages: 95
Release date: August 28, 2019
Rated: Mature
From the moment we met Aaron Roberts and David Collins they were lost. Each foundering, searching for better. What was a hook-up for a cold snowy Detroit night gave them hope for something more. We have followed them from the meet in ‘Into the Gray’, thru the angst of the baggage of their pasts, in ‘A Lighter Shade of Blue’ to this shorter novella ‘The Violet Skies of Morning’.
If you know anything about Mr, Feeley’s writing, it is his wonderful descriptive ability of sharing the oncoming storm ! Black clouds, thunder heads and lightning … fear to rip you apart. In this novella he takes license to add an horrific storm to the lives of Aaron and Collin to work out; now losing everything they own from a devastating set of tornados that rip apart their town. He tests the strength of the relationship they have made together since meet them in the first two books. We watch them on the decisions they make for their future.. Again, a nice addition. One question Mr. Feeley if there is a #4…Will it be Hail, Locusts or Pestilence?
Novella: The Violet Skies of Morning
Series: The Color of Love Book #3
Author: F E Feeley Jr
Publisher: Amazon Digital
Genre: Gay Romance
Pages: 95
Release date: August 28, 2019
Rated: Mature
From the moment we met Aaron Roberts and David Collins they were lost. Each foundering, searching for better. What was a hook-up for a cold snowy Detroit night gave them hope for something more. We have followed them from the meet in ‘Into the Gray’, thru the angst of the baggage of their pasts, in ‘A Lighter Shade of Blue’ to this shorter novella ‘The Violet Skies of Morning’.
If you know anything about Mr, Feeley’s writing, it is his wonderful descriptive ability of sharing the oncoming storm ! Black clouds, thunder heads and lightning … fear to rip you apart. In this novella he takes license to add an horrific storm to the lives of Aaron and Collin to work out; now losing everything they own from a devastating set of tornados that rip apart their town. He tests the strength of the relationship they have made together since meet them in the first two books. We watch them on the decisions they make for their future.. Again, a nice addition. One question Mr. Feeley if there is a #4…Will it be Hail, Locusts or Pestilence?
September 4, 2019
The Violet Skies of Morning continues David and Aaron's story. These two have not necessarily had an easy time of things and so far through thick and thin they have persevered. Violet Skies brings us more turmoil and tragic events. Do these two have what it takes to make it the long haul?
September 6, 2019
When people ask for recommendations for a low angst book, this is series I recommend. It is just a beautiful story of how two people met and how their relationship progresses.
I have also listened to the audio for book 1 and can not wait to listen to books 2 & 3..
Job well done Mr Feeley..
I have also listened to the audio for book 1 and can not wait to listen to books 2 & 3..
Job well done Mr Feeley..
January 9, 2020
Loved the first two books in this series. This concluding one was okay but getting down on your knees to propose just after your house has been demolished in a tornado was a little too much. Plus a few political barbs here and there. Ruins a book for me.
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October 8, 2019Now Available on Audio.
September 28, 2019
What A Great Story
I enjoyed this story, it had a great storyline, and it was well written. I loved the characters. What a great read.
I enjoyed this story, it had a great storyline, and it was well written. I loved the characters. What a great read.
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