Monday, April 29, 2013

Eternally United (United Trilogy #3) by Hank's Lady


In this final piece of the United Trilogy, Jacob and Edward are blissfully happy and enjoying married life when a horrific event changes both of their lives forever. Will this tear them apart for good or will their second chance at love overcome their new obstacles?

After Reunited ended, I was ecstatic to learn that there would be more to Edward and Jacob's story. However, after reading the summary, I was very apprehensive. Angst was on the way and the boys had already been through so much, but I'm sure that the events that take place in this story will bring them closer together. It's still in its early stages, so I can't wait to see what happens! Definitely check this story out, especially if you've read United We Fall and Reunited.*

~ M

* Eternally United is not a stand alone story and should be read only after reading United We Fall and Reunited first.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Reunited (United Trilogy #2) by Hank's Lady

Reunited (United Trilogy #2) by Hank's Lady - COMPLETE

Nearly 100 years after the sad events of United We Fall, a reincarnated Edward and Jacob meet when they are assigned as roommates their first year of college. Both young men sense something oddly familiar about the other, but are too shy to say anything out of fear of freaking each other out. Slowly, but surely, the two opposites form a great friendship. As their friendship strengthens, so do their memories of the past. Will Edward and Jacob be able to rekindle the loving relationship that was so tragically stolen from them a century earlier or will they allow fear and confusion to get in the way?

After my heart was broken at the end of United We Fall, I was so happy to read this sequel! The slow progression of Edward and Jacob's relationship was delightfully sweet and heartwarming. They both supported each other through tough times and were able to build upon the feelings and relationship they shared in the past. If you liked United We Fall, you definitely need to read this sequel!*

~ M

* Reunited is not a stand alone story. In order to fully understand what's going on, it's highly recommended that you read United We Fall first.


Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Something Just for Me by Twilightobsessed09

Something Just for Me by Twilightobsessed09

As the son of wealthy and powerful parents, who are prominent in society, Jasper has been forced to hide who he truly is. Although he's come out to his parents, they ignore his sexuality and brush it off, fearing their reputations and livelihood would be destroyed. One night, Jasper finds himself in a part of town known as an easy place to pick up prostitutes. He's never done anything like this before, but is immediately drawn to a gorgeous young man on the corner. Jasper hesitantly picks up the troubled man, Edward. This experience is different for Edward. Although he is selling himself, Jasper treats Edward with respect, something other Johns lacked.

Jasper continues to frequent Edward's corner, but soon realizes his feelings run deeper than just the physical. Edward has some pretty major baggage of his own, but is enamored by the man who treats him like he's special, worthy and good.

This story is awesome! I was immediately sucked into the world Twilightobsessed09 created and find myself wanting to know more and more about these complex men, both of whom are hiding their true selves for one reason or another. As the story progresses, the plot continues to thicken to the point that I wait anxiously for the next chapter. Twilightobsessed09 has created characters, both primary and secondary, that are very flawed, but also interesting, likeable and all around good. Jacob and Tanya are two stand outs as the best friends of Jasper and Edward respectively.

Please give this incredible story a try! I highly recommend it!

Check out the Something Just for Me blog for inspiration pictures, music and character descriptions.

~ M

Monday, April 22, 2013

Sweet Young Thing by naelany

Sweet Young Thing by naelany

Carlisle knows real love. He shared an incredible life with his partner, Liam, but sadly lost him when he passed away. When he meets Edward, who is half his age, he experiences conflicting feelings: part of him loves spending time with the young man, but the other part is self-conscious about their age difference and all the potential problems that could create. Will Carlisle and Edward be able to look past that one aspect of their lives or will it prevent them from experiencing true happiness?

I absolutely adore this story! Carlisle is an interesting character. He's passionate and strong, but also has quite a vulnerable side, especially when it comes to his relationship with Edward and his feelings. Edward is a unicorn: that perfect guy who not only has a great head on his shoulders, but also knows what he wants at pretty young age. I wish I'd been that together in my early twenties! lol The way Carlisle and Edward's relationship develops is so sweet and true-to-life that I couldn't help but root for them. Even though age seems to be an issue to Carlisle and a couple other characters, I never noticed it. They were just men getting to know each other and establishing a lovely friendship and romance.

I also have to mention the character, Randall. He was a great addition to the story who supports both Carlisle and Edward and, in some instances, stole the show.

I highly recommend this wonderful story!

~ M

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

A Night in the Woods by wolfboy19

A Night in the Woods by wolfboy19

Seth is frustrated and mad at the world. His only solace is phasing and running to the one being who can make him feel better: Emmett.

This is a short, but sweet story about two people finding comfort in each other. As always, Seth is a total sweetheart and Emmett is so gentle with him. This is primarily one moment in time for the couple and consists of a sex scene, but if you look a little closer, you'll see a real connection between the wolf and vampire; and that connection is really quite lovely.

~ M

Monday, April 15, 2013

Worthwhile by dragontattoo75

Worthwhile by dragontattoo75

A weekend getaway in the woods sounds like a great time for Jasper and his friends. However, when his best friend's older brother, Edward, decides to tag along, Jasper knows the next couple of days will be more uncomfortable than enjoyable. Jasper has had a crush on the enigmatic man since he was young, but never pursued anything because he's not yet out of the closet and because Edward is older and way out of his league. When the weekend gets underway, Jasper makes some startling, yet welcome, discoveries.

If you ever want to truly feel the emotions of the characters in a story, Worthwhile is perfect for you. Jasper's nervousness, desire, fear, and confusion were so wonderful palpable throughout this entire story. The UST, mild angst and sweet fluff were perfectly balanced, so I didn't feel overwhelmed or bogged down by any one feeling. This story is highly recommended!

~ M

Friday, April 12, 2013

Scent and a Sound by sapphirescribe

Scent and a Sound by sapphirescribe

Riley has a secret admirer. This person leaves sweet notes on his windshield whenever he's in class, but they're harmless, so Riley doesn't really pay them any mind. Soon after he meets a delicious hunk of a man at a frat party with whom he's completely enamored. Emmett is different, but those things don't matter when he treats Riley so well. When the secret admirer goes from sweet to creepy, Emmett is determined to protect Riley at all costs. Little does Riley know that life as he knows it, is about to change.

Okay, this story was sooooo good. It had romance, UST, suspense and hot sex....everything you could ever need in story! I don't want to give anything away, so you'll just have to read this one shot for yourself; however, I'm sure you will find yourself drawn into the story and the characters' lives very quickly. Check it out! You won't be disappointed!

~ M