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Shades of Gray

Brooke McKinley

Start date: January 1, 2012

Finish date: January 31, 2012

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Sep 06, 2011 Ami rated it really liked it

Shelves: mm-cops-detective-guard, mm-romance-or-erotica

So many people compared this to Jane Seville's Zero at the Bone ... since both books have plot about two people find love when on the run. Miller is an FBI agent. Danny is mid-level drug runner. Miller needs to protect Danny since he is essential in breaking the case. And in the process, Miller finds himself questioning who he is, as he feels attracted to Danny.

I really, REALLY enjoy this book. I think what I love the most is the concept of "Shades of Gray" between the two people. Danny might be ...more

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Nov 27, 2010 Alyosha rated it really liked it

Shelves: loved, cry-your-heart-out, contemporary, adventure, angsty-read, agents-cops-soldiers-warriors, suspense-mystery-crime, separation, drama-drama-drama

Fantastic, moving read!

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Jan 16, 2010 Wren rated it it was amazing

Shelves: recommended-reads, m-m, action-adventure, contemporary, cats-pajamas

wow. just wow. Well-crafted, tightly written. Gripping. Detailed. I was emotionally wrapped up in this book from start to finish. It was fascinating to watch these characters slowly unfold from the messes they'd made of their lives. McKinley wove scenes from the past into the present to make a rich tapestry of a story. Beautiful love scenes and gut-wrenching violence. The details rang true throughout - I never felt like anything was contrived. No insta-love, but a painful, wonderful awakening of ...more

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Nov 14, 2009 Kendappa rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2009, ebook

Finally a gay romance worth reading. The characters are interesting and well-rounded and the buildup to their relationship is slow and convincing, as are the problems they have. Issues don't get conveniently solved and while it does have a happy ending the characters have to work to earn it. Good book, worth your time. ...more

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