GRL 2018 SPOTLIGHT - JM Wolf - Adam's Trial

In my attempt to cover some of the attending authors for this year's GRL,
I am reviewing 

Adam's Trial by JM Wolf!

Amazon Link

Goodreads Link

Blurb

“Sometimes, facing your personal trial can be a life or death situation. Do you have the courage to overcome the obstacles in your life before time runs out?”

Determined to protect his older brother’s wedding, professional chef Jerrick Ramhart makes a deal with his cruel, homophobic parents. One that involves keeping his true desires locked away and deceiving his brother Gerard and his new family in Abingdon. In exchange, his parents agree to leave Gerard and his fiancé Jace alone. Jerrick doesn’t mind the sacrifice, just as long as Gerard gets the happily ever after he deserves. What he doesn’t expect is a fateful encounter with a wild, red-headed pop star. An encounter that threatens to expose Jerrick’s secret life.

Recording artist Adam “Adam Love” Walker is known for living his life the way he wants. Doing and saying whatever he wants and not caring who likes it. Why shouldn’t he? After all, Adam isn’t sure when his life will suddenly come to an end. But after an unforgettable night with a sexy chef, Adam starts singing a different tune. Jerrick is everything Adam wants in a man, but what’s the point of being in a relationship if he can’t promise Jerrick forever?

What happens when polar opposites with secrets cross paths in the most unexpected way? Adam begins to show Jerrick what it’s like to be free, and Jerrick is slowly showing Adam what life has to offer him. As stubborn as these two are, will they learn to accept each other before one of them checks out forever?

TRIGGER WARNING:
This book contains sexual adult content, mental and physical health issues, minor violence, and talks of death.

*This is Book 2 in the series, but can be read as a standalone story - no cliffhangers*

REVIEW

My Rating - 5 Stars!

I am at a loss for words to adequately describe Adam's Trial, the second book in the Abingdon series by JM Wolf. It is absolutely amazing and I feel honored to have been able to read it.

Adam and Jerrick's story starts during what is supposed to be a one night stand, after their first touch produced sparks. The following day, however, they are awkwardly reunited at the wedding of Jace and Gerard, as Jerrick has brought his girlfriend along. 

It would be impossible for me to love Adam more than I do. I loved what we saw of him in Jace's Trial, and in his own story he gets even better. He is loud, fun, and makes me laugh often. He's a little but femme and flashy, with a whole lot of bark to his bite. I love his sass and his spark, and the banter it produces.

Or as Jerrick tells him "Adam, I've only known you for about thirty-five minutes, and I can already tell that you and normal should never be in the same sentence."

Jerrick is a chef, or a "sexy chef" as Adam calls him. He is so damn selfless, sacrificing his own happiness as he continues to play it straight. to help his brother Gerard.

I love that Jerrick had no idea who Adam was when they met, thus wanting to be with Adam, not Adam, the famous singer. Adam never expected to find someone he connected with, let alone understands him, but he definitely finds the perfect match for him in Jerrick.

This story is so damn well written, with alternating 1st person POVs, helping the reader to fully understand what they are both thinking. It is a terribly sad story, that is well handled and inspirational. I cannot rave about this story enough. I laughed, I smiled and I sighed like a damn baby. 

Please do yourself a favor and read Adam's Trial. JM Wolf has created a wonderful series, based on a small town and it's people. And it is everything you could ask for in a romance!

JM Wolf

JM Wolf never thought he would one day say that he's a published M/M romance author. Having a poet for a mother and a sister to once ran a blog, it was only a matter of time before JM discovered his writing genes. In the beginning, his sole purpose in life was to be a singer/songwriter. Writing lyrics was the first step putting his thoughts onto paper. Even while singing, JM always found time to dabble with writing little short stories but never thought too much about it.

Once he reached adulthood, his music dreams left him, but not the feel of writing down what was in his mind. However, that didn't mean music no longer played a part in JM's life. His debut book The Black Feather was inspired by one of his favorite songs. Whether lyrics or love stories, you will always find JM's heart and soul in every word on paper.

JM Wolf lives in Chesapeake, VA with his husband and in-laws. When he's not writing, you could always find reading a good book, spending time with the love of his life, or jamming out to music. He didn't pick the world of literature; the literary world picked him. 

https://www.authorjmwolf.com

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GRL 2018 SPOTLIGHT - JM Wolf - Jace's Trial

In my attempt to cover some of the attending authors for this year's GRL,
I am reviewing 

Jace's Trial by JM Wolf!

Amazon Link
Goodreads Link

Blurb

Life is a trial full of obstacles that stand between you and your goals. Do you have the courage to face your own trial?

Jace Garrison was a musical prodigy at Juilliard ready to take the world by storm. Everything he could ever want out of life was unfolding right before his eyes, until everything came crashing down at once.
With his muse gone, along with everything he loved, will Jace find the courage to move on?

Former Navy SEAL Gerard Ramhart had always played by his family's rules and traditions. Until he fell in love with Riley Garrison. Unfortunately, before Gerard had the courage to propose to the man he loved, Riley's life was taken away. Gerard was left devastated, with only his memories of Riley and the pain of losing him to keep him going.

One year after Riley's death, Gerard finally makes it to Riley's hometown in Abingdon, Virginia and meets his son Jace for the very first time. Two men grieving over the loss they shared, and during their time of heartache, something blossoms. Can Gerard help Jace find the will to live the life he's meant to have? And can Jace find his muse and accept his feelings for Gerard, despite the fact that Gerard once belonged to his father?
TRIGGER WARNING:
This book contains content of physical and mental abuse, grieving, and bottled emotions.

* This is Book 1 in the series, but can be read as a standalone story- no cliffhangers.*

REVIEW

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Jace's Trial, book 1 in the Trials in Abingdon series, by JM Wolf, is absolutely perfect! I love a great May-December story, and this one is as good as it gets.

Gerard comes to Abingdon for the one year anniversary of his ex boyfriend, Riley's death. And here he meets Jace, Riley's son who looks eerily like Riley.

Jace has been broken since his father died. His whole life has been about music, but he hasn't been able to even think about music without his father. He is lost, not really living, since losing his muse.

Riley may be dead, but he is discussed a lot. He was a wonderful man, so loving, who absolutely cherished his son, sister and Gerard. Gerard learns a lot more about Riley from his family and he is filled with pride for how amazing the man he loved was.

JM's writing style is positively easygoing and riveting. The dual first person narrative sucks you completely into the minds of Jace and Gerard, allowing you to feel everything along with the characters.

The town of Abingdon is a wonderful, warm place, where everyone knows everyone else's business. 

Overall, it's an absolutely enthralling story where two broken men can help one another learn to live again, and learn to fly.

I am thrilled to have found Jace's Trial and can't wait to read more of this series. JM Wolf has a winner with this book!

JM Wolf

JM Wolf never thought he would one day say that he's a published M/M romance author. Having a poet for a mother and a sister to once ran a blog, it was only a matter of time before JM discovered his writing genes. In the beginning, his sole purpose in life was to be a singer/songwriter. Writing lyrics was the first step putting his thoughts onto paper. Even while singing, JM always found time to dabble with writing little short stories but never thought too much about it.

Once he reached adulthood, his music dreams left him, but not the feel of writing down what was in his mind. However, that didn't mean music no longer played a part in JM's life. His debut book The Black Feather was inspired by one of his favorite songs. Whether lyrics or love stories, you will always find JM's heart and soul in every word on paper.

JM Wolf lives in Chesapeake, VA with his husband and in-laws. When he's not writing, you could always find reading a good book, spending time with the love of his life, or jamming out to music. He didn't pick the world of literature; the literary world picked him. 

https://www.authorjmwolf.com

Adam's Trial by JM Wolf

Amazon Link
Goodreads Link


Blurb


“Sometimes, facing your personal trial can be a life or death situation. Do you have the courage to overcome the obstacles in your life before time runs out?”

Determined to protect his older brother’s wedding, professional chef Jerrick Ramhart makes a deal with his cruel, homophobic parents. One that involves keeping his true desires locked away and deceiving his brother Gerard and his new family in Abingdon. In exchange, his parents agree to leave Gerard and his fiancé Jace alone. Jerrick doesn’t mind the sacrifice, just as long as Gerard gets the happily ever after he deserves. What he doesn’t expect is a fateful encounter with a wild, red-headed pop star. An encounter that threatens to expose Jerrick’s secret life.

Recording artist Adam “Adam Love” Walker is known for living his life the way he wants. Doing and saying whatever he wants and not caring who likes it. Why shouldn’t he? After all, Adam isn’t sure when his life will suddenly come to an end. But after an unforgettable night with a sexy chef, Adam starts singing a different tune. Jerrick is everything Adam wants in a man, but what’s the point of being in a relationship if he can’t promise Jerrick forever?

What happens when polar opposites with secrets cross paths in the most unexpected way? Adam begins to show Jerrick what it’s like to be free, and Jerrick is slowly showing Adam what life has to offer him. As stubborn as these two are, will they learn to accept each other before one of them checks out forever?

TRIGGER WARNING:
This book contains sexual adult content, mental and physical health issues, minor violence, and talks of death.

*This is Book 2 in the series, but can be read as a standalone story - no cliffhangers*



REVIEW
My Rating - 5 Stars!

I am at a loss for words to adequately describe Adam's Trial, the second book in the Abingdon series by JM Wolf. It is absolutely amazing and I feel honored to have been able to read it.

Adam and Jerrick's story starts during what is supposed to be a one night stand, after their first touch produced sparks. The following day, however, they are awkwardly reunited at the wedding of Jace and Gerard, as Jerrick has brought his girlfriend along. 

It would be impossible for me to love Adam more than I do. I loved what we saw of him in Jace's Trial, and in his own story he gets even better. He is loud, fun, and makes me laugh often. He's a little but femme and flashy, with a whole lot of bark to his bite. I love his sass and his spark, and the banter it produces.

Or as Jerrick tells him "Adam, I've only known you for about thirty-five minutes, and I can already tell that you and normal should never be in the same sentence."

Jerrick is a chef, or a "sexy chef" as Adam calls him. He is so damn selfless, sacrificing his own happiness as he continues to play it straight. to help his brother Gerard.

I love that Jerrick had no idea who Adam was when they met, thus wanting to be with Adam, not Adam, the famous singer. Adam never expected to find someone he connected with, let alone understands him, but he definitely finds the perfect match for him in Jerrick.

This story is so damn well written, with alternating 1st person POVs, helping the reader to fully understand what they are both thinking. It is a terribly sad story, that is well handled and inspirational. I cannot rave about this story enough. I laughed, I smiled and I sighed like a damn baby. 

Please do yourself a favor and read Adam's Trial. JM Wolf has created a wonderful series, based on a small town and it's people. And it is everything you could ask for in a romance!

Jace's Trial (Trials in Abingdon #1) by JM Wolf

Amazon Link

Blurb

Life is a trial full of obstacles that stand between you and your goals. Do you have the courage to face your own trial?

Jace Garrison was a musical prodigy at Juilliard ready to take the world by storm. Everything he could ever want out of life was unfolding right before his eyes, until everything came crashing down at once.
With his muse gone, along with everything he loved, will Jace find the courage to move on?

Former Navy SEAL Gerard Ramhart had always played by his family's rules and traditions. Until he fell in love with Riley Garrison. Unfortunately, before Gerard had the courage to propose to the man he loved, Riley's life was taken away. Gerard was left devastated, with only his memories of Riley and the pain of losing him to keep him going.

One year after Riley's death, Gerard finally makes it to Riley's hometown in Abingdon, Virginia and meets his son Jace for the very first time. Two men grieving over the loss they shared, and during their time of heartache, something blossoms. Can Gerard help Jace find the will to live the life he's meant to have? And can Jace find his muse and accept his feelings for Gerard, despite the fact that Gerard once belonged to his father?
TRIGGER WARNING:
This book contains content of physical and mental abuse, grieving, and bottled emotions.

* This is Book 1 in the series, but can be read as a standalone story- no cliffhangers.*

REVIEW

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Jace's Trial, book 1 in the Trials in Abingdon series, by JM Wolf, is absolutely perfect! I love a great May-December story, and this one is as good as it gets.

Gerard comes to Abingdon for the one year anniversary of his ex boyfriend, Riley's death. And here he meets Jace, Riley's son who looks eerily like Riley.

Jace has been broken since his father died. His whole life has been about music, but he hasn't been able to even think about music without his father. He is lost, not really living, since losing his muse.

Riley may be dead, but he is discussed a lot. He was a wonderful man, so loving, who absolutely cherished his son, sister and Gerard. Gerard learns a lot more about Riley from his family and he is filled with pride for how amazing the man he loved was.

JM's writing style is positively easygoing and riveting. The dual first person narrative sucks you completely into the minds of Jace and Gerard, allowing you to feel everything along with the characters.

The town of Abingdon is a wonderful, warm place, where everyone knows everyone else's business. 

Overall, it's an absolutely enthralling story where two broken men can help one another learn to live again, and learn to fly.

I am thrilled to have found Jace's Trial and can't wait to read more of this series. JM Wolf has a winner with this book!