Right Kind of Wrong (Decadent #3) by Elaine White

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Blurb:
Tam's done everything he can to forget all about Konnor and their disastrous relationship. His new boyfriend, Giovanni, has helped with that.
But six months into their relationship, he discovers that he's fallen into the same trap all over again.
Beaten, broken and falling to pieces emotionally, Tam wonders if there's any point in going on. A pair of copper eyes and a gentle smile rescue him, in his darkest hour, giving him a ray of hope. But then he discovers that this beautiful boy is related to Grayson, the new boyfriend of his ex.
Finally finding 'the one' in an unusually compassionate stranger, what possible future can they have, when Tam knows that Konnor will do all in his power to keep him far from the Dashwood boy?

REVIEW

This is book 3 is the Decadent series and you need to read them in order.

When Tam is beaten up by Giovanni, Casen is the one who finds him and helps him.  Tam was ready to give up that night, but Casen saved him. This changes Tam, who is determined to do better and sets up a new life plan.

When Casen transfers to Tam's school, he is excited to find out about how Tam is doing now and what happened to him after that night.  They have a big obstacle facing them if they want to be friends though.  It ends up that Casen is Grayson's cousin.  Tam knows that Grayson will never let them be friends.  

I loved that Elaine White was able to take a character like Tam, who was previously so hated, and redeem him and make him likeable.   Hearing his view on the things that previously happened completely changes everything.    And pairing him with a man like Casen was perfect.  They are just wonderful for each other.

This is a wonderful continuation of the series.   All of the men in the series are so broken and flawed.  Watching them save each other, find out who they really are, and bettering themselves is fantastic.  Seeing them all do horrible things and then redeem themselves is just captivating.  It has been a great journey and I look forward to more.

The Other Side (Decadent Book 2) by Elaine White

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Blurb:
It's been three years since Konnor lost Lachlan as a best friend. They still don't talk and Konnor has let his wild side out during college. Now, after three years at college, the six-month new student Grayson is his new best friend. Konnor is crazy about Grayson, while Grayson thinks he's as straight as a ruler and only wants to stay friends.
But Konnor is determined: he won't lose another best friend to his secrets. What will happen when Konnor tries playing dirty? Will Grayson fall for his direct, unashamed flirtations or will they prove to be too much for the straight-laced newbie?

REVIEW -

During his time without Lachlan in his life, Konnor has been struggling.  Now he finds himself falling for his new best friend, Grayson.  Konnor is able to become real and open with Grayson, which helps him to realize that he and Lachlan never had that kind of relationship.  What he has with Grayson is a true best friend.  Konnor is afraid to try for a relationship with him though, as he doesn't want to mess things up and lose another friend. 

Meanwhile, Cormag and Grayson work with their men to try to help them become friends again.  And there is a good amount of angst with an ex.

It is a beautiful story.  As the book said - "They were friends. Friends who became lovers. It took them a while to realize the love had been there all along."

This was a wonderful continuation of the series.  It was a terrific account of two men who really struggled with their sex lives.   I found this part of the story to be very well written.  It was emotional, intense and realistic.  It was an unexpected element to their relationship. 

I thoroughly enjoyed this story.

Decadent by Elaine White

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Blurb:

Lachlan Meran is a high school student about to graduate and find his way in the world. He thinks his life is set on its course and all he has to do is make a few decisions to keep it on track. That is until a betrayal causes his life to take a different turn.
When his best friend Konnor is added to the equation, will Lachlan be forced to choose between his best friend and what could be the ultimate love of his life, his first boyfriend?

REVIEW -

This is the first book I have read by Elaine White, and I am hooked.  I will be reading the others in this series immediately!

It took me a little bit to fall for Lachlan, but I did, and hard.  Lachlan is such an innocent, sweet teenager.   As you learn more and more about Lachlan, you just can't get enough of him.  He just wants to find his way in the world, and once he knows what he wants, he needs to go after it.  

Cormag is just precious.  I love that they met at the beginning of the book, but it took time for their relationship to evolve.  Being older, you'd expect Cormag to be more pushy, but he was just so damn perfect in the way he handled Lachlan.

Even Konner, who was Lachlan's best friend, isn't completely unlikeable.  His actions in this book are underhanded and selfish, but you still want him to find his true love.  

Overall, I really enjoyed this book.   It had great characters, a wonderful storyline and I can't wait to read more of the series.

The Omega's Promise by Colbie Dunbar

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In this follow up to The Omega's Challenge, Jake finally reveals his secret to Liam.   And this secret puts him in danger.  It also confuses Liam.  He isn't sure if he really knows Jake at all.  But he's proud of him for being a survivor.

I didn't love Book 1, but this installment makes that much better.   In this book, there's a good amount of angst and suspense. Jake's secret has all of their lives in jeopardy.  I probably enjoyed the humor in the childbirth scene the most.

Again, we are left with a cliffhanger.  I am not a fan of sort installments though, so I would have preferred one book for all three parts.

Coming Home by Avery Ford

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I really enjoyed this new book by Avery Ford.

Chase returns to his small hometown.  He plans on staying there for 2 weeks before moving to NYC.  Chase has never found anything great is his hometown, but he is happy to catch up with his former best friend, Ben, while he is there.

For Ben, his whole life has always centered around this town and his family's ranch.  He and his brother run the ranch together since their parents have died.

While they are re-connecting, they decide to talk about an old kiss and they agree to have some friends with benefits fun while Chase is home.   Of course, as all good romances go, they find themselves wanting more.  They have decisions to make if they are going to be together, since Chase is moving to NY and Ben needs to be at the ranch.  And Chase isn't sure that he could ever come out to his parents.

This book just hits all my buttons.  Likeable characters, a second chance love, having to figure out how to be together.  The characters just complement each other so well. As usual, Avery did a wonderful job.  I enjoyed every second.

The Omega's Challenge by Colbie Dunbar

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I found this story to be okay.  Not great, not bad.  But okay.

Liam and Jake meet during a treasure hunt.   When they have to split the prize, neither are happy.  The attraction is there though.   Things aren't easy though.   Liam wants to push Jake away.   After marking Jake, Liam doesn't know how to tell Jake that he can't be with him.  He felt guilty, but Liam left to avoid having to explain thing to Liam.  More than a month goes by and Liam cannot stop thinking about Jake.  Liam was torn - make things work out or let it go down as just a mistake. His life was complicated enough and he just didn't want a mate.  But then Jake shows up to see Liam and things are about to change.

The story was short and thus there wasn't a lot of character development.  And then it ends with a cliff-hanger, never letting the reader really know what their past issues are.   I would have liked it better if it was longer, more developed, and didn't end when it did.

Ice Fairy 2: Decisions by S.L. Danielson

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Blurb

Sam is at a crossroads. At one end he has the defeat of not going to the Olympics; his life’s dream. On the other end however, is Brett; who has taken command of his heart.
Right in the middle is a myriad of decisions to be made. First and foremost is college or the agonizing option of trying for the Olympics again. Both would be grueling and both would not allow Sam much time with his Brett.
Will things heat up just to cool off and go down in a blaze of glory for Sam? Or will they stay the course for the young figure skater?
It’s time to make some decisions.



REVIEW

Ice Fairy 2 picks up where the 1st book ended.

Now that high school is over, Sam has some decisions to make.  And it won't be easy.  He has to decide between going to college or continuing to work towards competing at the Olympics.   He knows that neither is the ideal choice.  And, to make matters worse, he knows that either way he won't get to spend so much time with Brett.

This is a beautiful continuation of Sam and Brett's love story.  It is bittersweet to see them together as a couple, but with an unsure future.

I am so happy to have found this series!