Showing posts with label J Hayes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label J Hayes. Show all posts

Thursday, January 3, 2019

Separate Ways (Southern Comfort #5) by Julie Lynn Hayes, S.L. Danielson







Blurb

Thanksgiving’s harmony turns out to be just the lull before the storm, as relationships begin to fall apart, beginning with Violet and Dylan. The presence of Clay’s mother, Brandi Wine, in New Liberty, is quickly becoming a bone of contention between the four boys. Mark and Todd don’t think she’s so bad, while Clay and Blake want nothing to do with her or her cockamamie reality show.

A family crisis draws Todd and his mother to Atlanta, and when they return, the news isn’t good, and decisions must be made. Blake and Clay face their own crisis when big mouths callously reveal secrets not meant to be shared. Todd’s relationship with Taylor has grown, despite the revelation that she is transgendered. But her psyche is fragile, and unable to bear the weight of Todd’s censure when he decides to withdraw his support. The aftermath of his words will shatter everyone’s world.

Sometimes you have to agree to disagree, and go your separate ways.



Review 
My Rating - 4 Stars!

Separate Ways is the final book in the Southern Comfort series by Julie Lynn Hayes and SL Danielson. 

As usual, there's a plethora of things going on with this group of teenagers. There's break-ups, fights, family issues, and college plans. This story fully illustrates change. 

And yes, Brandi is back to cause more trouble.

But more than anything, I am still reeling over the Taylor situation. I never expected this and am still upset. The following guilt, grief and result is life-altering. I love Taylor and am so sad about this twist.

I can honestly say that this series took twists and turns I never expected when I started book one. But, after everything, there's no way they could have all remained close. 

I also have to admit to never really liking Violet. 

In the end, I was disappointed, as some horrific things were said, and they did things I didn't like. I still liked the series though and am glad to have read it. 




Sunday, December 30, 2018

Truth and Consequences (Southern Comfort #4) by S.L. Danielson, Julie Lynn Hayes








Blurb

In the wake of the Halloween lock-in, a rift has opened up among the friends, brought about by Mark’s inability to be honest with them, as well as himself. Todd reaches out to Blake and Clay, and a stronger friendship is formed. Mark misses his boyfriend, but even more so when a new student named Taylor arrives on the scene, and it appears that Taylor and Todd might be more than just friends.

Clay’s about to turn eighteen and his father is throwing a party—one he fully intends to wriggle out of, until Travis invites all his friends and he’s caught. An uninvited guest brings out a side of Clay nobody knew existed, one that threatens to shake up the peace of New Liberty.

Not telling the truth has its own consequences!



Review
My Rating - 4 Stars!

As an avid fan of Young Adult romances, I am really enjoying the Southern Comfort series by SL Danielson and Julie Lynn Hayes. Truth and Consequences is book four in the series. 

It picks up with Mark and Todd on the outs, and everyone in the group mad at Mark. Then we get to see Todd getting to know Taylor. 

Blake and Clay are as close as ever. In fact, a large portion of this book deals with Clay's problems, letting us get to know him better, and I really do like him now. 

I appreciate the Taylor storyline, and the way the group deals with everything. 

And as for Mark, he has a lot of growing up to do,  and it's great to see the changes in him.

These teens certainly have a lot of complications in their lives. They have family issues, friendship issues, and problems that arise from keeping secrets. I'm definitely enjoying this series a lot. 






Friday, December 14, 2018

Aftermath (Southern Comfort #3) by S.L. Danielson, Julie Lynn Hayes








Blurb

In the aftermath of the Homecoming Dance, a great rift has grown between Mark and Blake, one that was begun with the refusal of a dance. New alliances are strengthened and old ones reinforced. Mark makes his choice and moves out of the Davis home, back to George’s house… and Todd. Clay does his best to give Blake what he needs, even if it entails staying with Mark. Todd’s mother steps in to nurse George back to health, and that bond only deepens. Will Mark do what he just told Blake he couldn’t, and give Todd his ring? Will Clay show Blake that he’s the better man? And will new student Taylor Andrews throw a monkey wrench into Mark’s plans for Todd?

Who will survive the aftermath, and what will the new alliances be?



Review 
My Rating - 4 Stars!

With Aftermath, the Southern Comfort series is really starting to break my heart. SL Danielson and Julie Lynn Hayes has really put a lot of layers into this series. 

In Aftermath, Mark and Blake have gone their separate ways, but things are still messy between them. Todd and Clay get involved, along with their other friends. And of course their separation affects Blake's whole family. 

The boys have to deal with jealousy, rejection, fear, homophobia, and more. As we know, fear makes people do stupid things. 

This book does an excellent job of showing that people can change. If fact, Clay and Troy end up really redeeming themselves, showing they are both great, loyal friends. 

The progression of Mark and Blake's problems get ugly. And there's so much pain and hurt involved. 

Aftermath may have made me really mad at times, but it is wonderful, even if it takes a path other than what I had wanted. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. 




Monday, December 3, 2018

Growing Pains (Southern Comfort #2) by S.L. Danielson & Julie Lynn Hayes







Blurb


Nothing is easy and nothing is written in stone… not even love.

Trouble is brewing in Paradise, as Mark moves away from Blake and toward Todd. How can love survive when fear gets in the way? Things become complicated as Todd encourages Mark to spend time with him, going behind Blake’s back. It’s a good thing Blake has Clay to fall back on, to be his rock as Mark slips further away from him. The real test of their relationship is going to be the Homecoming Dance. But first there’s the matter of the class rings…


Review 
My Rating - 5 Stars!


Growing Pains, by SL Danielson and Julie Lynn Hayes, is a wonderful young adult romance.

Mark and Blake are struggling with fear, jealousy, misunderstandings, and doubts. Their story is a tender tale of the struggles that come along with being closeted. 

It's a well written, gripping story that had me interested from the start. I definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys YA books.





Sunday, December 2, 2018

It Started With a Dare (Southern Comfort #1) by S.L. Danielson & Julie Lynn Hayes








Blurb


Boredom at the Junior Prom leads to a dare that leads to a kiss between two seventeen year old boys. Being gay in rural Georgia is no picnic. As circumstances force them together, Mark and Blake uncover truths about themselves, embarking on a daring relationship. But they’ve got one major strike against them already—Mark is unwilling to come out about his sexuality, and Blake doesn’t want to live in a closet.

Can they fan the flames of their relationship, or will it sputter and die?


Review 
My Rating - 3 Stars!

As a huge fan of YA romances, I enjoyed It Started With A Dare by SL Danielson and Julie Lynn Hayes.

The plot is a lot of fun, the flow is good, and it ends leading into book 2. Mark's relationship with his grandfather is heart-breaking. Mark's budding relationship with Blake is well developed and fun.





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