A Sun-Soaked Gay Romance Series Bundle.
Welcome to SoCal, where the sun shines hot and the boys are even hotter. SoCal Boys is a series of four sweet, fun and fluffy gay romance novels featuring closeted movie stars, dreamy surfer bros, sensitive artists, charismatic musicians, and more—all with unique love stories you’ll fall hard for.
Touching Stars
Wrecked car, wrecked movie, wrecked image. That’s Christopher Lawton: Hollywood’s latest celebrity wreck. After decking Hollywood’s most powerful producer in the face for blacklisting his movie, he’s hidden himself away at a secluded mountain resort called the Constellation Lodge to avoid media attention until the whole thing blows over. He expected to be bored out of his mind. He didn’t expect to meet Jackson Baker, a self-exiled writer with a passionate hate for the film industry. Christopher loves that Jackson has no clue he's famous, but he can’t keep his celebrity a secret forever. Will the truth ruin a connection that seems to be written in the stars?
Tidal Forces
Cameron Walker has never been in love. It’s not that he doesn’t want it, he’s just never found the right man—until a painting trip to the beach put him right on his canvas. The mysterious surfer in red. He’s charming and sexy, and Cam can’t get him out of his mind…but there’s only one problem: The guy is 100% undeniably straight. As Cameron falls deeper in love with his new friend, he finds it more difficult to hide his feelings—and his orientation—from Lee. It seems like he’ll suffer the pain of unrequited love for as long as they’re together—until the tides of fate change their lives forever.
Sustain
Colin Talton just can’t seem to break out of his shell. It’s his second year in college, and he’s still shy, still quiet, and still unable to bring himself to finally explore his sexuality—or anything else. That all changes when he meets a man who's everything Colin isn't, the passionate musician Marcus Moon. As Colin ventures deeper into Marcus’s vibrant world of nightclubs and music festivals, his feelings for his friend grow as intense as the beat just before the drop—but Colin can’t believe Marcus could possibly be gay. Can he finally find the courage to go after his desires, and can he show the stubborn Marcus that love is exactly what he needs to finally reach his full potential?
Tasting Silver
A former office-worker suffering from a quarter-life crisis, Alan dropped everything in SoCal to search for the passion sorely missing in his life. Except, now that he’s actually in NYC he has no idea where to even begin looking. Enter, James. Charming, sophisticated and adventurous, he's everything Alan isn’t. Not to mention he’s also a movie star—and a much older man. It doesn’t matter how right it feels, how could it ever work? With only four days to spend together in a city far from home, how can Alan convince James—and himself—that this is what they both need?
SoCal Boys has something for everyone—straight to gay, friends to lovers, coming out, and even a daddy! Each story is standalone and can be read in any order you choose.
Welcome to SoCal, where the sun shines hot and the boys are even hotter. SoCal Boys is a series of four sweet, fun and fluffy gay romance novels featuring closeted movie stars, dreamy surfer bros, sensitive artists, charismatic musicians, and more—all with unique love stories you’ll fall hard for.
Touching Stars
Wrecked car, wrecked movie, wrecked image. That’s Christopher Lawton: Hollywood’s latest celebrity wreck. After decking Hollywood’s most powerful producer in the face for blacklisting his movie, he’s hidden himself away at a secluded mountain resort called the Constellation Lodge to avoid media attention until the whole thing blows over. He expected to be bored out of his mind. He didn’t expect to meet Jackson Baker, a self-exiled writer with a passionate hate for the film industry. Christopher loves that Jackson has no clue he's famous, but he can’t keep his celebrity a secret forever. Will the truth ruin a connection that seems to be written in the stars?
Tidal Forces
Cameron Walker has never been in love. It’s not that he doesn’t want it, he’s just never found the right man—until a painting trip to the beach put him right on his canvas. The mysterious surfer in red. He’s charming and sexy, and Cam can’t get him out of his mind…but there’s only one problem: The guy is 100% undeniably straight. As Cameron falls deeper in love with his new friend, he finds it more difficult to hide his feelings—and his orientation—from Lee. It seems like he’ll suffer the pain of unrequited love for as long as they’re together—until the tides of fate change their lives forever.
Sustain
Colin Talton just can’t seem to break out of his shell. It’s his second year in college, and he’s still shy, still quiet, and still unable to bring himself to finally explore his sexuality—or anything else. That all changes when he meets a man who's everything Colin isn't, the passionate musician Marcus Moon. As Colin ventures deeper into Marcus’s vibrant world of nightclubs and music festivals, his feelings for his friend grow as intense as the beat just before the drop—but Colin can’t believe Marcus could possibly be gay. Can he finally find the courage to go after his desires, and can he show the stubborn Marcus that love is exactly what he needs to finally reach his full potential?
Tasting Silver
A former office-worker suffering from a quarter-life crisis, Alan dropped everything in SoCal to search for the passion sorely missing in his life. Except, now that he’s actually in NYC he has no idea where to even begin looking. Enter, James. Charming, sophisticated and adventurous, he's everything Alan isn’t. Not to mention he’s also a movie star—and a much older man. It doesn’t matter how right it feels, how could it ever work? With only four days to spend together in a city far from home, how can Alan convince James—and himself—that this is what they both need?
SoCal Boys has something for everyone—straight to gay, friends to lovers, coming out, and even a daddy! Each story is standalone and can be read in any order you choose.
My Rating - 3.5 Stars!
The SoCal Boys is a fun bundle of Cody Ryder romances.
I previously reviewed a couple of the books when they were published under different names.
*****
Touching Stars was previously released as Chasing Stars. If you enjoy actor romances, you'll definitely enjoy this Hollywood story
Christopher is a troubled actor who meets troubled writer, Jackson during a much needed break. Both being involved in Hollywood, their story includes some of the issues involved in that demanding lifestyle.
Their story is one of falling for one another during forced proximity. Both characters are well developed, complex, and troubled. I enjoyed the writing and the sweet storyline. They're so darn cute together; hot too.
Touching Stars is a great reminder to choose what you want from life and to live life for yourself.
*****
Tasting Silver was previously released as Silver Star. It's a sweet and fun sexual awakening romance.
A mix of an unhappy Hollywood actor, an unhappy marriage, and comin out, this one has a lot to enjoy. And, omg, as a fan of actor conventions, I just fell into this book hook, line, and sinker.
This is a story that includes bi-curiosity and first gay kisses, along with a whole lot of soul searching. Both men are seeking what's missing from their lives. They meet at a hotel and a friendship is formed.
If you have a problem with cheating however, skip this one, as one of the men is married, although it's a very unhappy marriage.
The writing is wonderful, with well developed characters despite the short length. I never felt anything was missing, and I fell in love with these two men who just need to grab onto love and change when it's right.
Touching Stars is an insta love story with a HFN ending. It's a story of hope and change, that just left me happy. This Cody Ryder gem is a short, quick, easy read that is both tender and sweet.
*****
The other books in this bundle, Tidal Forces and Sustain are also fun reads. Neither grabbed me immediately, but the stories are definitely a good addition to this bundle.
*****
Overall, SoCal Boys is a fun collection of reads. Cody Ryder will gift you with Hollywood men, surfers, kid sisters, a dog, music, and more.
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