Riley Hart

I liken this to a public service announcement. It's a nice one - don't get me wrong - but a service announcement nonetheless. This had great messages to it - finding your true self, making goals and going after them no matter what, being comfortable and proud of who you are. It also touches on the harsh reality many in the LGTBQ community face everyday, everywhere, and that there is still a long way to go towards acceptance.

Having said that, I never really connected with the two characters and their interpersonal dynamic. For a more comprehensive perspective, check out Meag's review. Perhaps it was their age (though there is many a tame YA out there that I've loved) but the emotions were always just out of reach for me. Again, a book with great, topical intentions with romantic inclinations - just a case of "it's not you, it's me".… (mere)

3.5 Stars

Like the previous two books this had some fun, a lot of sass, and a good dash of dirty smexy, making it a consistent win.

Derek is the life of the party as he’s always looking for a hookup, always looking for a very good time. What he hides under that party persona is a guy who just wants someone special to call his own but who’s too afraid to let anyone in. When Derek gets into Jackson’s car thinking he’s his uber driver, he never would’ve imagined that something wonderful would come of it.

Jackson is the complete opposite of Derek. Responsible, stable, the caretaker of everyone in his life - he’s got a lot on his plate and though he’s been through a recent amicable divorce, he barely has the time nor the inclination to try out the other side of his bisexuality. When literally mischief falls into his lap, Jackson sees right through Derek’s veneer of fun superficiality and makes it a point to get to know the guy. What Jackson finds is someone with depth but who's also perfect for showing him the ropes, if you know what I mean. *wink*

For lovers of daddy kink, this just might be your jam. I’m not even close to being a connoisseur (it’s not my cup) but I don’t think many will be disappointed. Though a whopping 400 plus pages, this went down pretty easily. What Hart and McCormack excel at with this Metropolis series is that in and amongst all the hot gay singles finding their true love, there’s dashes of emotional gravitas, but never prolonging unnecessary melodrama. Let me tell you, I appreciate that a whole fucking lot. This has some ups and some downs, the obligatory roadblock that gets in the way of our MC’s happiness (although very briefly), with lots and lots of explicitness to satisfy most (though honestly, I could've gone with less use of the word “hole”, seeing as how it’s said 40 times).

Anyhoo. Consistent sexy fun.
… (mere)