There are too many new books, new-ish books, old-ish book, and older books to pick from (far too many). So I decided to cross off more backlog from my list (or slowly cross off an author from my to-binge list). Here's Cora Rose's "One More Time." It's the second novel in her Timeless series.
["There's something about our new landlord, Alec.
Something that I can't quite place.
He seems familiar, but not. Like maybe I've seen him before.
And sure, he's attractive, strictly objectively speaking. I'm not into dudes.
But he has this intense, piercing stare that I can't look away from.
Eyes that make me feel like they can see right through me.
Like he knows all my secrets.
And I wish he would share them with me because sometimes I feel like I don't even really know myself.
But I do know one thing.
I take my responsibilities to my family and friends very seriously.
And when your best friend is gay, you learn to be the best straight wingman at the gay bar you can be.
And if you happen to hook up with a guy once in a while... well, it doesn't really mean anything.
It's just a good way to relax and unwind.
But when it's Alec who turns up, ready and willing to help me "relax", I know it's a bad idea but I just can't resist.
I tell myself just this once. It won't ever happen again.
Well, maybe just one more time..."]
Annnnd we've figured out why Jude is so adamant in claiming his "not gay" despite his bj hobby. Fuuuuuuck. The longer this whole thing went one, the more heartbroken I was. I was yelling at Jude (and Alec) through the pages, but no one listened to me. This book was red sooooo slow because it was just emotions ready to explode. I knew mutual heartbreak was on its way (and that Jude's nibblings might be collateral damage), and me sobbing.
But when it comes down to it, this book turned a lot of stereotypes around (not many of which I can share without giving a lot away), which made these two even more perfect. And like the stereotypes, I can’t gush about them too much without giving plot away, but they just worked, even after they broke each other’s hearts.
I reeeaaalllllly want an Ollie HEA.
Trigger Warnings: self-doubt/hate, major internalized homophobia, homophobia, bullying, and more.
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