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Book Title: Born to be Wild
Author: A.L. Simpson
Publisher: Cocky Romance Publishing
Cover Artist: Susan Horsnell
Genre/s: M/M Contemporary
Length: 61,482 words/331 pages
Blurb
Defiant.
Wild – Liam was born that way.
He's running from his past when he meets Jake, the owner of a gay club where beautiful men earn money by pole dancing.
Liam has nowhere to go so, what has he got to lose by taking up Jake's offer to dance. With somewhere to live, money and new friends, his life appears to have taken a turn for the best.
So, what sends Liam plunging into darkness once again?
Can Jake bring him back into the light, this time for good?
***Can be read as a standalone story***
REVIEW
My Rating - 5 Stars!
I love absolutely everything about Born To Be Wild. It is downright amazing! As the 4th book in AL Simpson's Born series, it picks up where Born To Achieve leaves off, with Liam on the run from his family, and his family desperately looking for him.
Liam is a broken man, after running away from home following a tragic event for which he blames himself. Twice he manages to find help from a stranger and starts to make something of himself. But, each time his brother finds him, his first thought is to run.
His life starts to change for the better when he is offered a chance to dance at a club. He's young, has no dance experience, but gives the job a chance.
The description of his dancing is mesmerizing, as it's so well written, transporting you completely to Liam's world, believing you are seeing this beautiful dance for yourself.
The evolution of his dancing, as well as his life, is beautiful to witness. Liam's level of guilt and shame leads him to make some bad choices, and limits his ability to open his heart fully.
The relationship that develops between Liam and his boss, Jake, is tender and inspiring. Jake tries to fight his attraction to the young dancer, but eventually he longer can.
After becoming a couple, they still have some struggles they will need to face. One of the biggest issues ahead for them is Liam's inability to forgive himself. He can't survive long carrying around all that guilt.
For those who haven't yet read the series, the relationship between Liam and his family is revealed over time, leaving the reader heart-broken for everything Liam has endured. I really appreciated this part, as often families make a child feel bad about themselves despite a lot of it being a misunderstanding. I found this to be very well written and very realistic.
With Born to be Wild, AL Simpson has created a spectacular and strong romance, that is heart-breaking, emotional and dynamic. I am thrilled to have found this book, and highly suggest you check it out for yourselves.
Buy Links - Available on Kindle Unlimited
Excerpt
Present Day
LIAM
The lights of the club dimmed. A spotlight appeared over center stage and a voice boomed over the loudspeakers.
“And, now please welcome the main attraction of the Velvet Post. Our very own Devil in disguise – Lee!”
Chatter ceased. Not a sound filtered through from the main area of the club where I waited beneath the stage. You could have heard a pin drop.
I gripped the pole, propelled myself almost to the top and wrapped one leg securely around the shimmering post, resting my other booted foot against my knee.
“Ready?” Pedro asked.
I nodded. Music thundered as the platform I was on began to rise. I didn’t need to glance up to know thick smoke billowed above me. I would emerge from it like I had done every night for the past three years.
I waited until my torso had cleared the floor of the stage and pressed a small button on the edge of my wings. The enormous wings eased open and scattered red lights flashed amongst the black feathers. The platform continued to rise and gripping the pole with my right arm and foot, I stretched out my left leg and arm until I was in a spread-eagled position. The smoke thinned and wafted away as the platform clicked and locked into place at stage level.
Men whistled and surged forward as I twisted erotically and slowly slid from the pole. The club was packed; I would make good money tonight.
About the Author
I live in sunny Queensland, Australia and retired after 37 years of Nursing.
My husband of 44 years, together with our elderly Jack Russell Terrier and extremely opinionated 26-year-old Cockatiel, enjoy exploring the country with our caravan.
When we are at home, we spend our time renovating our home.
I write a variety of stories including Male/Male, Menage and Shapeshifter.
Each book has a strong focus on story line with romantic interest building throughout.
I explore real life issues from kids on the streets to motorcycle war and put my own twist on each one.
I hope you take the opportunity to check out my offerings.
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Also Reviewed -
Book 1 - Born To Sin
Book 2 - Born To Be Different
Book 3 - Born To Achieve
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