One More Summer by Hayden Hall

 

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All relationships are complicated. But ours is impossible.

Adam is sweet, sexy, and all-round irresistible. He was the love of my life, once. But that fling crashed in flames.

I haven't heard from him in ten years, until the day my estranged father passed away and Adam brought the news: I was now the owner of a summer house in Italy.

Adam is coming with me to repair the old house. And I’m burning up whenever I’m around him. The temptation to fall in love again is eating at my soul.

But I shouldn't let it happen. Our past is too complicated, and the memory of my father haunts every moment we spend together. Is he still the same boy I once loved? Am I?

I thought I was unlovable before Adam returned to my life. Father agreed.

Adam is the man who can restore the rundown summer house beyond its former glory. But can he fix my broken heart?

One More Summer is the third and final book in my One More Chance series, but it can be read on its own. It's a second chance, hurt-comfort, summer vacation romance set in Italian countryside. There is a lot of sweetness, steam, and a guaranteed HEA.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Hayden Hall's One More Summer is a wonderful second chance romance. 

Evan and Adam fell in love years ago, but obstacles got in their way. Now they have a second chance if they're willing to take it. 

Way back when, they meet and fell in love while their parents dated. They are now back in that same Italian home where it all happened. 

The future is theirs if they want it. But, Evan has a whole lot of pain and anger to deal with. But for now, they have three weeks together, as they clean up the old house. 

What follows is a tale full of emotions, heat, and an array of pain to overcome. 

The two have a lot to discuss in order to heal. But they never stopped loving one another. They never stopped comparing other dates to the one they loved. They definitely belong together. 

In the end, I love the way it all unfolds. The ending is just awesome. Tears. Beautiful tears. If nothing else, read this book just for the ending.

The writing is great; fast, fluid and full of intriguing characters. I continue to be delighted by this author. But it's the strength of the love that is everything about this story. Written in alternating first person pov, the emotions jump off the pages throughout.

One More Summer is a great, easy read. This Hayden Hall book is well worth a read the next time you're in the mood for a second chance romance. You will love these two men who wait way too long to get their happily ever after. 

Heart from Home (Individualists #3) by C.S. Joyce

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What could be more complicated than being in the closet and sleeping with your sexy, older, Uncle-in-law? Falling in love with him. That’s what.

Aidan

I’m a virgin. Okay, not a virgin, but I’ve never slept with a man. Because I’m not gay. Well, that’s not exactly true either, but it doesn’t matter. I’ve made my choice to live this way and I’m not about to change.

A week of sun, sea and good food sounded like a nice distraction from the dreariness of my life, even if it was for my sister’s wedding. And it would have been fine if the groom’s sexy-as-hell Uncle hadn’t shown up and turned my world upside down. Now I’m facing the biggest decision ever: do I keep hiding or give in to temptation…

Robert

Ever see something and think to yourself, ‘that needs to be mine’? Well that’s what happened the minute I laid eyes on the young, gorgeous Irishman at my nephew’s wedding. The only problem is he’s in the closet. Oh, and about to be related to me.

Maybe I should just leave Aidan alone, but what if he’d let me help him discover what he’s been missing? Surely, there’s no harm in that. All I have to do is not get attached to him. That’d be easy, right?


Heart from Home is book #2 in the Individualists series. This series is Age Gap MM, and each book can be read as a standalone. 

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

CS Joyce's Heart From Home is a beautiful tale of two men who are both barely living; two men who aren't living authentically. The third book in the Individualist series, it's easily read as a standalone. 

I love Robert and Aidan's story. Meeting at a family wedding, these two share a spark. But Aidan's firmly locked in his self imposed closet with no thought of every coming out. Robert, meanwhile, is merely existing, instead of chasing his dreams and embracing his potential. With both men scared and not living the lives they want, together they can challenge and encourage each other. 

This is a wonderful story of a young man struggling with his sexuality. He struggles to admit he's gay to others, but more importantly, to himself. It's an amazing story of an older man struggling with his life, unable to take chances. It's full of fear, denials, and cowardliness. 

It's beautiful seeing the growth in both men as they learn to live together. It's not an easy road, but it's well worth all the pain and heartache.

Their story involves an age gap, which leads to some great humorous moments. Seriously, it's just an amazingly sweet story. 

I love the writing style from the start. It's wonderful, as these two men instantly worm their way into my heart. I enjoy the way they meet and everything that follows. The side characters are important to the story, as well as entertaining. 

I highly recommend Heart From Home when you're looking for an emotional coming out story. Both gripping and compelling, it's a wonderful read that's an important reminder that living authentically and chasing your dreams can lead to a better life. 

Duet (Upstaged #3) by S.L. Danielson & Cheryl Headford

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Vince and Billy are getting married. All their friends will be there, so it’s bound to be exciting. Add in some family members who may, or may not, be associated with the Mafia, Connor’s new boyfriend—who is a complete ass—and Vince’s cousin, Angel, heir to the family business but far more suited to life in a small village in rural Italy, and you have an explosive mix that will challenge all the friends to the mix.

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My Rating - 5  Stars!

Duet is the third book in the Upstaged series by SL Danielson and Cheryl Headford. And it's just as wonderful as the previous books.

We get the same fantastic group of guys, who are just so damn fun.

In this novel, we follow along as everyone attends Vince and Billy's wedding. They all have to deal with Connor's new boyfriend who they don't like. Angel's in pain as he's fighting his past, and Connor's the one who makes Angel feel safe. All this leads to a great story.


This story is long, but quick. Don't blink or you will miss something. This is the same writing style as the previous books. They go fast and contain an awful lot!

Overall, Duet is a riveting story of the power of friendship. I am thrilled that SL Danielson and Cheryl Headford have added to this series.



Be sure to check out my reviews of the first two books in the Upstaged series.


Book 1 - Opening Act
Book 2 - Waiting In The Wings