Alex by S.M. Shade Review
4.5 Smooches
Synopsis
Ninety- two days. Thirteen weeks. That’s how long it’s been since I lost my love, my best friend. It’s been everything I can do to drag myself out of bed and get back to work, but I know Cooper would want me to move on. I think he’d even be happy if he knew who I want to move on with. The target of my affection, though, may not be so thrilled about my choice.
He’s straight. Or he thinks he is.
A womanizer of the worst kind with a face and body that keeps a steady stream of willing women at his door, he seems happy to work his way through the entire female population. But there’s no mistaking the way he looks at me when he thinks I’m not paying attention.
One way or another, I’ll show him what he really wants.
This is book four of The Striking Back Series, but can also be read as a standalone novel.
Intended for 18 years and older. Contains sexual content, including sex between two men
Review
“I’m going to blame the alcohol for this tomorrow.”
I love this series and highly recommend you read it (it follows MMA fighting brothers who run a shelter for domestic violence victims) but this novel can very easily be read as a standalone if you wish. S.M. Shade has quickly become an author who I can’t wait to read. The moment she puts out a book I need it desperately. I am a HUGE fan of both fighter books and m/m books so this one was just extra good for me!
“I’m not attracted to men!” I shout, my frustration building. “Just you.” Damn it. I didn’t mean to say that.
This book follows the story of Alex who just lost his boyfriend who he cared deeply for. Following the death Alex moved in with his best friend, straight Ian. This was not insta love but a deep friendship that developed into more and that for me made the story so much more dynamic. The joking and back and forth fun between the two characters followed by the struggles they each have to overcome once they open themselves up to the idea that they belong together made for a interesting and fulfilling story! Plus HELLO M/M sexy time! Enough said!
“I’m not gay!” His eyes burn into mine as he shouts, “Well, you suck a lot of cock for a straight man!”
Can I just tell you that is my FAVORITE quote in a m/m romance where one of the characters is straight EVER! I mean EVER!
Alex blew me away and exceeded my expectations. There is just something to be said for someone who can write a story showing that love is love and no matter what you think you want when feelings develop and you follow that instinct you will be better off and happier. No matter if you have been following the series or you picked this up as a m/m standalone I am confident you are going to fall in love with these two characters and their beautiful thought tough at times love story.
~miranda
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