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Length: 39,000 words
Cover Design: Roe Horvat
Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing
Those Other Books
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Blurb
Once Christoffer sees Adam dancing, he’s lost. The young man is mesmerizing, otherworldly, and unpredictable. Whatever might happen between them, it will be transient, and Christoffer will most likely get hurt. The temptation is too great, however, and the sex explosive. He might as well enjoy every moment he’s given, even if it’s just one day, maybe two. If Christoffer treads carefully, Adam might stay until Monday.
Excerpt
The house was far away from any main roads, but he could walk for a bit and then get a taxi to the nearest train station back to the city. Maybe there was a bus stop somewhere close. His thoughts sharpened—the jerking off, swim, and caffeine had cleared his brain. Determined not to waste more time daydreaming about wealthy bears who never gave a damn, he finished his coffee. He’d need to sneak back to the bathroom to get his clothes. And his phone. He shouldn’t have lingered.
He found which cabinet door in the kitchen hid the built-in dishwasher and placed the cup inside. Then he climbed the stairs on tiptoes and peeked into the bedroom. Christoffer slept on his back, snoring softly.
Adam spotted his phone on the nightstand. Christoffer must have put it on charge after Adam had fallen asleep. He wouldn’t dwell on how considerate that was. He snatched up the phone and closed himself in the bathroom.
Eying the red thong with disgust, he threw it in the trash. What had he been thinking? He dragged the jeans up his naked body, pulled on his socks and slid into the T-shirt. His jacket was downstairs. He opened the door carefully, ready to bolt without looking at the sleeping man.
Except Christoffer was now sitting on the edge of the bed, naked, staring up at Adam with sleepy eyes.
Shit.
“Hi,” Christoffer murmured. His eyes slid up and down Adam’s body, noticing the clothes. His smile turned cautious.
“Hi.” Adam shifted from foot to foot. What now?
The moment dragged on until Adam’s heart was pounding. He needed to say something, quick, and get out of there before it could get any more awkward.
“I…” he began but closed his mouth again. He couldn’t decipher Christoffer’s expression. And all that skin on display was distracting.
Christoffer braced his hands on his knees and inhaled deeply, his Goliathan shoulders lifting. “You like eggs?”
“What?”
“For breakfast.”
“Yeah,” Adam blurted before he thought of the implications. He was staying for breakfast? He wanted to. Stupid! He absolutely shouldn’t! Seeing Christoffer now, those gentle gray eyes such a contrast to his brutish form, Adam ached to stay. You stupid, horny, clingy asshole. Get out of here!
He opened his mouth to say something else, to apologize and whisper goodbye, but Christoffer was faster.
“Good. Wait for me in the kitchen. I just need to…” He gestured to the bathroom door behind Adam’s back.
“Oh. Sure.”
Adam stepped aside, quivering, and the big man stood in all his naked glory. He bent down and kissed Adam’s cheek, lingering, his breath hot by Adam’s ear. Then he disappeared into the bathroom. “I’ll be just a minute,” he threw over his shoulder before the door snapped shut.
Adam stood there, stunned, and touched his tingling cheek.
Review
WOW. I’m… lost for words.
This is the second title in Roe Horvat’s ‘Those Other Books’ series, and it
features characters who also appear in The Other Book. But, allow me to
reassure you that you can easily read this book as a stand-alone story. In
fact, chronologically, Adam Only, takes place before the
fabulous story in The Other Book.
Before I get to the amazing story itself, I
want to say something about this series first. When you search for The
Other Book and Adam Only on Amazon, you’ll see it’s
classified as ‘erotica’. While I’m the first to admit both these stories are
sex-driven and erotic as fuck they are, in my opinion, so much more than ‘just’
erotica’ When I see the word ‘erotica’ I think about a collection of sex-scenes
held together by the barest of story-lines. Both The Other Book and Adam
Only are so much more than that. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that
they are the exact opposite of ‘a collection of stories held together by the
barest of story-lines’. These are simply very sexy but fully formed stories.
Yes, there’s a lot of the most amazing sex on these pages, but those scenes
actually tell the story, show us who these characters are, expose their
strengths and their weaknesses with more clarity than any other description
possibly could.
Adam and Christoffer…major sigh… I’m not quite
sure where to begin. Both of these men touched me deeply. Christoffer has the
biggest heart, thinking about Adam far more then himself from the moment he
first sets eyes on Adam. It is as if he senses Adam’s fragility even while he
admires him for the confidence with which he dances. And from the
very first moment they connect he puts Adam first…Adam’s body…Adam’s wellbeing,
and Adam’s feelings.
And our Christoffer isn’t wrong. In fact, he’s
spot on. Adam is fragility personified, holding himself together by keeping his
distance and focussing on his dancing. If he doesn’t get close (and who would
want to be close to him anyway), he won’t get hurt. My heart broke for Adam.
His pain, his need, and his desperate hope against hope were palpable. I
honestly think that if this book had been written from Adam’s perspective only,
it would have exceeded my (minimal) tolerance for angst by at least a mile.
But I had Christoffer’s voice too. He sustained
me. Because there was never a doubt in
my mind that all Christoffer wanted was what might be best for Adam, regardless
of what that might mean for Christoffer himself.
These two men together…breath-taking. They are
hot together, that goes without saying. But what struck me much more was that,
despite the heat, despite their sexual antics, despite how most of their time
together is all about sex, their coming together was too intimate to be
described as ‘just sex’, even the very first time they’re together.
I’m not sure I have the words to do this book
justice. It took my breath away, captivated me, touched me deeply, and brought
me two characters so glorious they’ll live in my mind for some time to come.
Just like its predecessor, Adam Only has been added to my ‘extra-special’ list—those
very rare books I’d give six stars (or in this case, six hearts), if only I
could.
Just in case I didn’t make myself clear in the
above, I HIGHLY recommend both Adam Only and The Other Book to
anyone who likes their sexy stories
very well written and with all the feels. As for me, I’m officially in love.
Related Review: The Other Book
About the Author
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