Second Chances
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EPIC Buddy Read led by Rosalinda
Sarah ~ Literal Hottie ~ wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I'm 54% and feeling emotional :("Emotional is definitely the right word for this book, I've only got 20 pages to go and I think this author has had me experience nearly every emoti..."
Yup, the writing is brilliant!
Lili wrote: "Sarah ~ Literal Hottie ~ wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I'm 54% and feeling emotional :("Emotional is definitely the right word for this book, I've only got 20 pages to go and I think this author has ha..."
And you know what Lili, I cant explain it but its great to read an MM romance book written by a male author....I don't know how to explain it but I only have 20 pages left and I don't want it to end;(
Sarah ~ Literal Hottie ~ wrote: "Lili wrote: "Sarah ~ Literal Hottie ~ wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I'm 54% and feeling emotional :("Emotional is definitely the right word for this book, I've only got 20 pages to go and I think this..."
I agree 100% I love Tom, his writing is amazing. And he gives out HUGS when your an emotional basket case because of it :)
I feel exactly the same Sarah!!! I just finished and it;s like a part of me is there thinking about Mark and Antonio...And the 80% mark??? Holy.Water!!!
Georgia wrote: "I feel exactly the same Sarah!!! I just finished and it;s like a part of me is there thinking about Mark and Antonio...And the 80% mark??? Holy.Water!!!"
Ya you need some Holy Water after that :D
Ladies, I am loving all your comments and PM that you're sending me (some of them are cracking me up hehe). Soooooo glad you're enjoying this one.As you might know, we're also arranging buddy reads for Let's Hear it for the Boy & City Knight. Go join the threads if you wanna read these two ones with us.
I can't tell you how much I loved these 2 stories. ME ENCANTAN!!!
THREADS:
Let's Hear it for the Boy: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
City Knight: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
Just so you know, City Knight is part of a series and book #2 is being released April, 15th.
Adios!
XXX
Sarah ~ Literal Hottie ~ wrote: "Lili wrote: "Sarah ~ Literal Hottie ~ wrote: "Elaine wrote: "I'm 54% and feeling emotional :("Emotional is definitely the right word for this book, I've only got 20 pages to go and I think this..."
I felt the same way, Sarah. This one definitely goes in my favorites/reread pile.
Now I can't wait for Robbie's book! I'm going to be stalking Tom's page periodically checking for updates.
Rosalinda wrote: "Ladies, I am loving all your comments and PM that you're sending me (some of them are cracking me up hehe). Soooooo glad you're enjoying this one.As you might know, we're also arranging buddy rea..."
Yeah, Rosa, love, kill us some more.... :D
Georgia wrote: "Rosalinda wrote: "Ladies, I am loving all your comments and PM that you're sending me (some of them are cracking me up hehe). Soooooo glad you're enjoying this one.As you might know, we're also a..."
My beautiful Greek goddess, you know I'm a masochist ;) LOL x
Rosalinda wrote: "Georgia wrote: "Rosalinda wrote: "Ladies, I am loving all your comments and PM that you're sending me (some of them are cracking me up hehe). Soooooo glad you're enjoying this one.As you might kn..."
And we are your faithful and grateful minions! <3
Georgia wrote: "My heart is breaking... *sniff*And then you keep mentioning Dex... How am I supposed to handle all these feelings!
@ I'm in my second M/M read and you stalling Dex?? Where exactly in Athens do y..."
Hahahahaha I will not disclose my location for fear of my physical integrity hahahaha:D
Sandra wrote: "Georgia wrote: "I feel exactly the same Sarah!!! I just finished and it;s like a part of me is there thinking about Mark and Antonio...And the 80% mark??? Holy.Water!!!"
Ya you need some Holy Wa..."
I don't know about holy water but I damn sure needed a cold shower!!!!!
Sarah ~ Literal Hottie ~ wrote: "I just got 90%....[spoilers removed]"Im jealous < didnt view your spoiler> but i wanna be at 90% lol
Don't be jealous, I don't want it end so I don't want t be at 90%....lol
58% in - still no tears..... anyone, don't ever stay in Calais!
I'm finished....wow amazing....I'd all I can say......
Sarah ~ Literal Hottie ~ wrote: "I'm finished....wow amazing....I'd all I can say......"
AGREED!!! I'm done too and I just went ahead with my review! I didn't want to miss these feelings! :D
I feel the same. I can't form a coherent sentence about this book yet. Just finished it :))
I'm going to write my review tomorrow as i like to sleep on it so I can let my emotions settle and write one that makes sense to other people and does justice to this beautiful love story.
All finished what a beautiful love story
Elaine wrote: "All finished what a beautiful love story"My sentiments exactly!!!!
I am jealous - I had so much to do today, I didn't even get to read one page.:((( I hope I'll start to read it tomorrow.
Just amazing. I loved this start to finish.
Sandra wrote: "Just amazing. I loved this start to finish."Ditto!!!!!!
Sobbing like my 3 year old @ 55%..... Praying for a HEA, mark is such a gem, he deserves happiness :/
Jus wanted to say a huge 
To my gorgeous spanish pervert Rosalinda for organising and inviting me to this EPIC buddy read of a wonderful book. Loves ya big time xx
Second that Sarah! My first buddy read, and have loved every minute. An amazing book, one I probably wouldn't have read had it not have been for the recommendation....Thanks for the invite Rosalinda! It's been a blast xo I just love your passion and your taste in books is faultless <3 <3
Aimie wrote: "Second that Sarah! My first buddy read, and have loved every minute. An amazing book, one I probably wouldn't have read had it not have been for the recommendation....Thanks for the invite Rosali..."
So glad you enjoyed it Aimie, are you joining us on the other buddy reads by the author?
Yes, definitely up for that Sarah. Been really impressed by this book.... Just wished I had more time to read it ... Been stuck in a bloody caravan all weekend in Northampton (whoop!) so only managing to catch an hour at night ... Hoping to finish it in the morning???
Aimie wrote: "Yes, definitely up for that Sarah. Been really impressed by this book.... Just wished I had more time to read it ... Been stuck in a bloody caravan all weekend in Northampton (whoop!) so only manag..."Omg that's hilarious because i was stuck in a caravan in cornwall all weekend so I had the same issue...lol!!!!!
Sarah ~ Literal Hottie ~ wrote: "Aimie wrote: "Yes, definitely up for that Sarah. Been really impressed by this book.... Just wished I had more time to read it ... Been stuck in a bloody caravan all weekend in Northampton (whoop!)..."Idk, Sarah- her version of a caravan may be different than yours....lol :))
Haha! What is it with us English thinking that it is a requirement to be miserable in a damp caravan over the Easter break! We leave tomorrow thank God!! ;)
Aimie wrote: "Haha! What is it with us English thinking that it is a requirement to be miserable in a damp caravan over the Easter break! We leave tomorrow thank God!! ;)"Lili wrote: "Sarah ~ Literal Hottie ~ wrote: "Aimie wrote: "Yes, definitely up for that Sarah. Been really impressed by this book.... Just wished I had more time to read it ... Been stuck in a bloody caravan a..."
Lol, yes Lili I'm a posh bird so mine had central heating but no bloody wifi.....can't beat the good old British tradition of the family fun holiday park.....have a safe trip home tomorrow Aimie. ;D
You (and Andrew) humble me, really. There's a whole backstory about how and why I wrote this book. When I submitted it to Dreamspinner, I thought No way would they buy it. Then they did, and it came out in October and I was SHOCKED by the reception. Mark is a rough redneck and the story is told in fits and spurts over eleven years, but something about it seems to hit most people. I know it's not perfect, and I have a lot of cussing and all that.
But the fact you are liking Mark and Brian and Antonio and Robbie and Jason and Mark's dad and Patti...just puts a smile on my face and a lump in my throat.
Thank you all.
Tom
T.A. wrote: "You (and Andrew) humble me, really. There's a whole backstory about how and why I wrote this book. When I submitted it to Dreamspinner, I thought No way would they buy it. Then they did, and it c..."
Well i can honestly say I haven't read such an emotional story in such a long time. I honestly loved every moment of it.....what an emotional roller coaster! So thank you Tom ;D
Ps the only bit I have to disagree with you on is the British, frigid, tight ass bit.....that made me lol ;D
T.A. wrote: "You (and Andrew) humble me, really. There's a whole backstory about how and why I wrote this book. When I submitted it to Dreamspinner, I thought No way would they buy it. Then they did, and it c..."
I loved everything about your book. It was such a beautiful, touching story. It's one I'll always treasure ♥
Sarah ~ Literal Hottie ~ wrote: "T.A. wrote: "You (and Andrew) humble me, really. There's a whole backstory about how and why I wrote this book. When I submitted it to Dreamspinner, I thought No way would they buy it. Then they ..."
Hehehe It was about British men. But I have to say, the accent? Melts me.
I stopped at chapter 20 and had to take a breather because my eyes were tired and red and swollen though I didn't cry big ugly tears. And to Mr. Webb, I just loved your Acknowledgment and the whole story and how you made me feel as if I was there and a part of it. It was an experience and I wanted it not to and to end at the same time.
Guys, and to Rosa, thank you for inviting me to this epic buddy read. Invite me again, kay? LOL
Andrew wrote: "I stopped at chapter 20 and had to take a breather because my eyes were tired and red and swollen though I didn't cry big ugly tears. And to Mr. Webb, I just loved your Acknowledgment and the who..."
Glad you enjoyed the BR Andrew, are you joining us on the other ones? ;D
I finished it! Don't throw any tomatoes my way, but I think I love our BR more than the actually book. If any of you felt the same, I have put a lot of my thoughts down in a rambling review. I don't know if it was because I'm a mm-newbie, or if I'm just too emotional to handle such an angsty book well :o
Susanne wrote: "I finished it! Don't throw any tomatoes my way, but I think I love our BR more than the actually book. If any of you felt the same, I have put a lot of my thoughts down in a rambling review. I don'..."It's ok I'm stepping away from the tomatoes..........sorry it wasn't for you Susanne but the main thing is that you are honest about what types of books are for you and which ones are not......
Love the picture! That is so true!
Sarah ~ Literal Hottie ~ wrote: "Andrew wrote: "I stopped at chapter 20 and had to take a breather because my eyes were tired and red and swollen though I didn't cry big ugly tears. And to Mr. Webb, I just loved your Acknowledgm..."
YES! And like Susanne said, the BR is too fun to miss XD
Well my puffy eyes finally went down enough for me to write my review; http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Thanks for a great buddy read, looking forward to the others ;D
Andrew wrote: "I stopped at chapter 20 and had to take a breather because my eyes were tired and red and swollen though I didn't cry big ugly tears. And to Mr. Webb, I just loved your Acknowledgment and the who..."
Thank you Andrew - I hope you like the rest!
Tom
I finished and really enjoyed it. As I stated in my review the only thing I would change would have been(view spoiler)
I understand why it was done that way likely for the next book and obviously I didn't write it so I can just put my two cents in. :)
Emotional is definitely the right word for this book, I've only got 20 pages to go and I think this author has had me experience nearly every emotion there is!!!