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Ever been torn between two lovers? That’s Ricky Comparetto’s problem.
It’s 1995, and Ricky is making his very first trip across the pond with his best friend. Ricky, hungry for love and looking for it in all the wrong places, finds it in the beach city of Brighton. His new love has the curious name of Walt Whitman and is also an American, which only serves to make him sexie ...more
It’s 1995, and Ricky is making his very first trip across the pond with his best friend. Ricky, hungry for love and looking for it in all the wrong places, finds it in the beach city of Brighton. His new love has the curious name of Walt Whitman and is also an American, which only serves to make him sexie ...more
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Published
June 29th 2020
by NineStar Press
(first published May 21st 2019)
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4.5*
Rick R. Reed does it again with an almost memoir-like romance which takes the reader back into the 1990s and into the mind of 35-year-old American Ricky Comparetto.
I don't know how he does it, but every time I read a book by this author, I feel like I'm sat listening to one of his friends telling their life story, this one is no exception.
It's a Dreamspinner Press publication so it's medium on the steam but still manages to be heavy on the sexual activity, all be it in no graphic detail and ...more
Rick R. Reed does it again with an almost memoir-like romance which takes the reader back into the 1990s and into the mind of 35-year-old American Ricky Comparetto.
I don't know how he does it, but every time I read a book by this author, I feel like I'm sat listening to one of his friends telling their life story, this one is no exception.
It's a Dreamspinner Press publication so it's medium on the steam but still manages to be heavy on the sexual activity, all be it in no graphic detail and ...more
Torn. In the context of Rick R. Reed's new novel, Ricky is torn between two lovers (wait, isn't that a song?). As a reviewer, I'm also torn about this book. Firstly, this is not what many M/M readers may consider a contemporary romance. Simply put, Ricky Comparetto's a huge slut, darlin', and arriving at a point in his life where he's pondering ...
What had I been doing with my life up to this point? Chasing love through being a slut? I wasn't in my twenties anymore. Had promiscuity ever worked...more
This author has a way with finding the right personalities for a certain plot, with all the best environments, all the feelings and people with their own typical characteristics.
We get to know Ricky and his struggle to choose between two lovers.
We are been taking in different times and in different places over different countries.
Without giving the plot away I want to say. It was a delightful read with wonderful characters and the end was just the best. I didn’t see it coming.
We get to know Ricky and his struggle to choose between two lovers.
We are been taking in different times and in different places over different countries.
Without giving the plot away I want to say. It was a delightful read with wonderful characters and the end was just the best. I didn’t see it coming.
Before I get started, as I was reading this, I came across a passage about a car accident that had a death because the driver was an alcoholic and drunk. The passenger survived. Now, that is all that's really said. It's not described in any detail, but it can take the slightest thing to trigger sometimes, so if this is something that triggers you, please be careful.
Now. When I first read this blurb, I wasn't quite sure how I was going to like it. The whole two lovers thing, and them not knowing ...more
Now. When I first read this blurb, I wasn't quite sure how I was going to like it. The whole two lovers thing, and them not knowing ...more
Torn caught my attention when it first came out because it seemed so unique in the romance genre. My to-be-read list being what it is, I just now got around to this title but I’m very glad I did.
Definitely a departure from the norm, it took me a while to really sink into Torn. Ricky is an amicable, fun-loving main characters and I liked the setup of heading to England with a best friend. The author worked in plenty about the places Ricky lived and visited throughout the book, creating a well-ro ...more
Definitely a departure from the norm, it took me a while to really sink into Torn. Ricky is an amicable, fun-loving main characters and I liked the setup of heading to England with a best friend. The author worked in plenty about the places Ricky lived and visited throughout the book, creating a well-ro ...more
The thought of having to pick between two vastly different, both perfect loves gives me anxiety. Fortunately, by the time I reached the end of this story, I was happy with the 'choice' as well as the ending.
The first section of this book follows Ricky as he plods across Brighton with his best friend, partying and sleeping with every bloke he makes eye contact with. It's set in 1995 where you were more concerned with getting off, not as much with what you'd end up catching. And there was some of ...more
The first section of this book follows Ricky as he plods across Brighton with his best friend, partying and sleeping with every bloke he makes eye contact with. It's set in 1995 where you were more concerned with getting off, not as much with what you'd end up catching. And there was some of ...more
I'm sure that life as a gay man in the 1995s wasn't easy...but not for Ricky. He slides through Chicago's gay market sampling all flavors available. When there's nothing new to try he accepts a friend's invitation to visit the UK,happy for the prospect of an adventure. He admits himself that he's easy,not discriminating age,color or size. That doesn't mean that he's not looking for a real connection with someone and just his luck,he finds two. The way he tells his story is hilarious, to the poin
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An emotional roller coaster set in recent history and reaching into the present, this character-driven novel focuses on an age-old problem that appears as a literary theme quite frequently: that of someone being torn between two lovers. Ricky tells his story in first person, with lots of humor and utter honesty. His exploits are very real and all the details add lots of color to his adventures. The story starts in the present to set up Ricky’s back story and his problems with finding love once h
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I received an ARC copy for an honest review. First thing no spoilers will be posted. This was another great story by Rick R Reed. It kept my interest page after page. Ricky is definitely some one you need to get to know. He will keep you on your toes and wanting to know what’s going on in his life. It is definitely a one clicker.
Torn by Rick R. Reed is very interesting and entertaining. Torn between two lovers... decisions and choices to make, experiences to have and share... this journey we take with Ricky keeps your interest for sure. The ending was a surprise but a very satisfying one that made me smile. This is definitely worth reading.
I received an advanced reader's copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation. ...more
I received an advanced reader's copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation. ...more
Torn is a great book. How do you choose between your two lovers? Do you choose the fulfill all of your wants or the one that fulfills all of your needs? Ricky is having hard choosing. I love that Rick Reed have you seating on the edge of your seat when you are reading his books. The book had my attention from start to finish and I hope you enjoy it much as did. I'm keeping short because I don't want to give to much of the book away. I can say it is one you don't want to pass up.
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So I will start off by confessing that I wanted to review this book solely because of the cover. Seriously, take a gander at that baby. It. Is. Stunning. However letting that beautiful piece of art suck me in was a very, VERY amateur move on my part, but it happened nonetheless. So when I started reading? Yeah I hadn't even read the blurb.
Now let me say that love triangles are NOT my thing. My anxiety goes through the roof making decisions in my own life, but having to make decisions in my read ...more
Now let me say that love triangles are NOT my thing. My anxiety goes through the roof making decisions in my own life, but having to make decisions in my read ...more
3.5 stars rounded to 4
I hate to say this, but I had to wait a few days to write this review after finishing the book because I was, well torn. Torn follows a few months in the life of out and proud Ricky in 1995. The premise of the book is that Ricky is torn between two lovers, Walt and Tom, but I honestly didn't walk away with that at all. Ricky was very single in 1995 and had many lovers. He met Walt and Tom within a few weeks of each other and dated them both. There was a lot of sex with both ...more
I hate to say this, but I had to wait a few days to write this review after finishing the book because I was, well torn. Torn follows a few months in the life of out and proud Ricky in 1995. The premise of the book is that Ricky is torn between two lovers, Walt and Tom, but I honestly didn't walk away with that at all. Ricky was very single in 1995 and had many lovers. He met Walt and Tom within a few weeks of each other and dated them both. There was a lot of sex with both ...more
💕Can he choose the right guy or does fate take over?🤔
4.5🌟stars
Once again, author Rick R. Reed had me wrapped up in the story, this time in a nostalgic trip to the 1990's as Ricky goes from hook-up to hook-up, across the pond on vacation and in Boystown Chicago. Apart from the revolving door of men in which he delights, within the space of a summer Ricky meets two men who start him considering his chances for enjoying a continuing relationship. He's torn between Walt and Tom. His best friend Bout ...more
4.5🌟stars
Once again, author Rick R. Reed had me wrapped up in the story, this time in a nostalgic trip to the 1990's as Ricky goes from hook-up to hook-up, across the pond on vacation and in Boystown Chicago. Apart from the revolving door of men in which he delights, within the space of a summer Ricky meets two men who start him considering his chances for enjoying a continuing relationship. He's torn between Walt and Tom. His best friend Bout ...more
So this was a pain to read. I didn't like the writing...the way the past and present was done. I hated that the protagonist "talked" directly to me as the reader. None of the characters were especially likeable and definitely not sexy. There were a lot of sex, but it wasn't hot.
I wanted to read a story about a man, who was in love with two men, but what I got was a delusional man driven by his cock. The flirting, scoring, partying, drinking, popping poppers, bathroom-fucking, the superficial pe ...more
I wanted to read a story about a man, who was in love with two men, but what I got was a delusional man driven by his cock. The flirting, scoring, partying, drinking, popping poppers, bathroom-fucking, the superficial pe ...more
Not my style of writing. ..too much explaining, not enough showing. And boring to boot. Started skimming at 29%. Hated the ending.
Here's a more succinct review: felt like reading an outline of a story, with a made-up ending.
I checked. .. I usually like this author, so chalk it up as a one-off. ...more
Here's a more succinct review: felt like reading an outline of a story, with a made-up ending.
I checked. .. I usually like this author, so chalk it up as a one-off. ...more
I honestly don't know what to make of this book. The writing was good but I just didn't care. The characters were realistic but just generally not likable and the story just wasn't that interesting to be honest. There was never really a huge conflict about being torn between the two lovers, and I didn't really care what happened either way.
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This was a sweet story with an easy writing style. I would have liked more showing rather than telling of the story. But overall, it was a satisfying read.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Review at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words.
ARC provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange for an honest review. ...more
Review at Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words.
ARC provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange for an honest review. ...more
May 25, 2019
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Rick Reed's Torn left me wanting. More character depth, more character interaction. I feel like the main thing we saw was Ricky's sexual connection with Walt and Tom. I didn't feel their emotional connection at all.
I disliked about 75% of this book. I felt no connection to the characters, and would have preferred some more depth. Also, I disliked all three main characters. The relationships were built solely on sex, not on an emotional connection. I couldn't feel any of Ricky's heartache or pain ...more
I disliked about 75% of this book. I felt no connection to the characters, and would have preferred some more depth. Also, I disliked all three main characters. The relationships were built solely on sex, not on an emotional connection. I couldn't feel any of Ricky's heartache or pain ...more
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