Russ
They call me a bad boy, and thirteen years ago they would have been right.
I’ve done things I’m not proud of.
Served time.
Broken hearts and bones alike.
But I’m a changed man now. I don’t break the law for a living anymore; I write books about guys like me who fall in love with other guys. It’s as close to a happily ever after as I think I’ll get…
Until Colton shows up in my remote cabin in the middle of a snowstorm, so timid and young and sweet.
I’ve given up my wicked ways, but damn if he doesn’t make me want to do bad, bad things…
Colton
I didn’t mean to get lost on my way to the big New Year’s Eve party, and I definitely didn’t mean to drive my car into a snowbank, but here I am in the middle of nowhere, stranded in front of a creepy cabin, about to freeze to death.
The only way I’ll make it through the night is if I go inside, but there’s no telling who might be in there. It very well could be a serial killer, or a horror movie monster…
Or a bearded, tattooed bad boy with a big secret who’ll steal my heart and make me never want to leave.
Bad Boy is the first book in the Masters of Romance series, where romance authors don’t just write about happily ever afters—they live them. Get ready for love, laughter, and some serious steam. No cheating and no love triangles, guaranteed. Bad Boy can be read as a stand-alone, but it’s way more fun to binge them all. Which author are you most excited to see get his HEA?
They call me a bad boy, and thirteen years ago they would have been right.
I’ve done things I’m not proud of.
Served time.
Broken hearts and bones alike.
But I’m a changed man now. I don’t break the law for a living anymore; I write books about guys like me who fall in love with other guys. It’s as close to a happily ever after as I think I’ll get…
Until Colton shows up in my remote cabin in the middle of a snowstorm, so timid and young and sweet.
I’ve given up my wicked ways, but damn if he doesn’t make me want to do bad, bad things…
Colton
I didn’t mean to get lost on my way to the big New Year’s Eve party, and I definitely didn’t mean to drive my car into a snowbank, but here I am in the middle of nowhere, stranded in front of a creepy cabin, about to freeze to death.
The only way I’ll make it through the night is if I go inside, but there’s no telling who might be in there. It very well could be a serial killer, or a horror movie monster…
Or a bearded, tattooed bad boy with a big secret who’ll steal my heart and make me never want to leave.
Bad Boy is the first book in the Masters of Romance series, where romance authors don’t just write about happily ever afters—they live them. Get ready for love, laughter, and some serious steam. No cheating and no love triangles, guaranteed. Bad Boy can be read as a stand-alone, but it’s way more fun to binge them all. Which author are you most excited to see get his HEA?
My Rating - 5 Stars!
Bad Boy is a beautiful hurt/comfort romance by Emma Alcott. The first book in the Masters of Romance series, it follows the short prequal, Side Character.
Colton and Russ's story starts with a snowstorm, with Colton stumbling upon Russ's hideaway for shelter.
They certainly don't wait long to get into bed together. And damn, they are hot!
It's after the sex that things get emotional between the two. And I love it all.
Russ and Colton are simply fabulous together. Their chemistry is intense and their connection is absolute.
Russ's past is haunting and his inability to reform his imagine is heartbreaking. But with Colton, he finds a reason to try. Not that things are easy for him.
As for Colton, his past is tough to read, as his ex mentally abused him.
I love the dynamics in this story. The fact that Colton's "family" doesn't approve of Russ and try to warn Colton away from the man, adds a great layer of angst to the tale. The fact that Colton trusts Russ and fights for him is a bonus.
This is a story with assumptions and grudges. It's a story with some mystery and a fight to clear one's reputation.
It's a story of learning to stand up for oneself, and finding strength in love.
It's a story of overcoming the life one was born into, and fighting to be a better person, as well as building a better version of oneself.
I adore the writing group Russ is a part of. The banter between them is as great as the support they offer one another. I am excited to see the rest of them find love.
I love the author's writing. Written in alternating first person pov, both men fully come to life.
Bad Boy is a riveting romance with lots of emotion. This Emma Alcott tale is a great mix of forced proximity, intense attraction, and hurt/comfort. I love it all and can't recommend it enough. And the ending is adorable!
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