Christopher X. Sullivan
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The Partner (It's Just Us Here #3) 9 exemplaren
The Stud (It's Just Us Here #5) 6 exemplaren
Men's Fashion Week [The Steamy Scenes #2] 4 exemplaren
Breakdown [The Emotional Scenes #2] 4 exemplaren
Enzo's [The Steamy Scenes #1] 4 exemplaren
The Husband (It's Just Us Here #7) 3 exemplaren
The Co-Parent (It's Just Us Here #9) 2 exemplaren
The Fiancé (It's Just Us Here #6) 2 exemplaren
The Foster Dad (It's Just Us Here #8) 2 exemplaren
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I imagined Chris blushing furiously while writing about these scenes. Especially what happened at the bathhouse.
Like always with this couple, there were plenty of laughter, but this was not your usual sexy times. Given that Chris is an asexual man, they had to ease into it, but thanks to Mark, the whole thing was playful... until the emotions crept up on them.
"I felt like everything about me was being drawn to Mark... into Mark. I didn't just want to lay there on his body... I wanted to crack open his chest and crawl inside him - all that blood and flesh and beating pulse."
Mark is so patient, but also tries to get Chris out of his comfort zone. They both try to give each other what they want, and need. They complement each other so well.
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Like always with this couple, there were plenty of laughter, but this was not your usual sexy times. Given that Chris is an asexual man, they had to ease into it, but thanks to Mark, the whole thing was playful... until the emotions crept up on them.
"I felt like everything about me was being drawn to Mark... into Mark. I didn't just want to lay there on his body... I wanted to crack open his chest and crawl inside him - all that blood and flesh and beating pulse."
Mark is so patient, but also tries to get Chris out of his comfort zone. They both try to give each other what they want, and need. They complement each other so well.
… (meer)
Gimme a hug! I love cuddling too. :)
"It's just us here. Whatever you need from me, it's yours. This," he squeezed me, "is just fine".
One of the nicest moments.
"It's just us here. Whatever you need from me, it's yours. This," he squeezed me, "is just fine".
One of the nicest moments.
Note:***I bought this book on Amazon. I paid for it, I didn't get a free copy from the author, nor did I receive any payment, gifts or reward for this honest review. These are my own thoughts and feelings put into words (though some of my GR friends might have a similar opinion *wink wink*)
So, here’s my review. It’s looong. Sorry!
There aren’t many books out there that are about asexual people. That's what caught my eye at first. And I was intrigued by the prospect of this man falling in love with a complete slut. (Sorry, Mark!) I was really excited. Honestly, I felt a bit like a voyeur, peeking into their lives, but that didn't stop me. :)
This book isn't about coming out, or any of that clichéd stuff. It's a beautiful love story, written in a funny, playful way (that's what I liked about it the most), it's scintillating and witty. I loved their bickering. There were a lot of situations when I was laughing my ass off, but for Chris those situations were horrible, or embarrassing and truly disconcerting and I would've felt the same way had those things happened to me.
I was giggling and blushing, and giggling some more, LoL, swooning, crying, almost puking (twice), laughing some more, crying again while hyperventilating...
...and crushing on Mark (just a little) What?! *blinking innocently* I'm sure I wasn't the only one. o_o You just can't not love the guy. :P Dunce!
A haven't ever read a memoir (okay, maybe one, but that was totally different), and I didn't know what to expect, so I read the sample on Amazon first, and I was immediately bowled over by Chris, by his personality. He was so weird (in a good way). And I loved his writing, I loved that he talked to me, to the readers. So I went all in.
I don't want to go over the whole story, it would be an even longer review, besides, I think it's enough what's in the blurb, for you to be intrigued. Chris wrote about how he and Mark became fast friends, and how that friendship progressed into love eventually. The forever kind of love. *sigh*
Some of my friends here on GR knows that I loooove slow-burn, and these two were the epitome of that. Part of it was because of Chris's asexuality, and because he didn't even think about a relationship with anyone, much less with a guy, who latched onto him for some incomprehensible reason. The other part was Mark's fault! Though I think it was obvious for everyone (except Chris), that Mark is gay.
They had to overcome a lot of obstacles, because they were two fundamentally different people. But Mark didn't let up, he just pushed and pushed. And I think if he wouldn’t have been so relentless, they wouldn't be where they are today. I absolutely adore these two men. They are perfect together; they complement each other so well.
This memoir is unfinished. There are a lot that's missing, it's a work in progress, but (almost) all the important parts are in place. It went just like every other romance book. Boy meets boy, they fall in love, and (hopefully) live happily ever after. Okay, it was a bit more difficult than that. Though their life isn't full of sunshine, and rainbows with dancing unicorns, not without difficulties, but they had fun. A lot of fun. :D
I pumped my fist in the air while reading the last chapter, but I wouldn't say it "ended" on a happy note. I just need to know that they're okay now. That they're together, with Alex, as a family, and that they're happy. And I need Chris to be okay. ;(
I like to thank annob for finding this book, and for recommending it to me. And I also like to thank Mark, for encouraging Chris to write this book, and to publish it. Dude! Best idea ever! :D
I have a lot of questions of course, but I'll probably get my answers, when all the books come out sometime next year.
Read the book, review it and spread the word in your reading circle. The more the merrier :D
P.S.: My favorite part of the book, isn’t actually in the book. It’s a free short story, and l loved the hell out of it. Let’s play a little treasure hunt! You guys are creative, I know you can find it, it’s not that hard. :P… (meer)
So, here’s my review. It’s looong. Sorry!
There aren’t many books out there that are about asexual people. That's what caught my eye at first. And I was intrigued by the prospect of this man falling in love with a complete slut. (Sorry, Mark!) I was really excited. Honestly, I felt a bit like a voyeur, peeking into their lives, but that didn't stop me. :)
This book isn't about coming out, or any of that clichéd stuff. It's a beautiful love story, written in a funny, playful way (that's what I liked about it the most), it's scintillating and witty. I loved their bickering. There were a lot of situations when I was laughing my ass off, but for Chris those situations were horrible, or embarrassing and truly disconcerting and I would've felt the same way had those things happened to me.
I was giggling and blushing, and giggling some more, LoL, swooning, crying, almost puking (twice), laughing some more, crying again while hyperventilating...
...and crushing on Mark (just a little) What?! *blinking innocently* I'm sure I wasn't the only one. o_o You just can't not love the guy. :P Dunce!
A haven't ever read a memoir (okay, maybe one, but that was totally different), and I didn't know what to expect, so I read the sample on Amazon first, and I was immediately bowled over by Chris, by his personality. He was so weird (in a good way). And I loved his writing, I loved that he talked to me, to the readers. So I went all in.
I don't want to go over the whole story, it would be an even longer review, besides, I think it's enough what's in the blurb, for you to be intrigued. Chris wrote about how he and Mark became fast friends, and how that friendship progressed into love eventually. The forever kind of love. *sigh*
"He was the love of my life… the person I had loved most deeply. If I saw something funny, I still could visualize his reaction. If I did something stupid, I could still see that engaging smile and hear his teasing words. Mark made life so simple and beautiful and easy. Life was easy to live with Mark at my side."
Some of my friends here on GR knows that I loooove slow-burn, and these two were the epitome of that. Part of it was because of Chris's asexuality, and because he didn't even think about a relationship with anyone, much less with a guy, who latched onto him for some incomprehensible reason. The other part was Mark's fault! Though I think it was obvious for everyone (except Chris), that Mark is gay.
"He's not gay!"
"He is."
"He can't be! Why wouldn't he have told me!" Then I remembered all the times he had looked at me weirdly or tried to change the subject at odd times."
They had to overcome a lot of obstacles, because they were two fundamentally different people. But Mark didn't let up, he just pushed and pushed. And I think if he wouldn’t have been so relentless, they wouldn't be where they are today. I absolutely adore these two men. They are perfect together; they complement each other so well.
This memoir is unfinished. There are a lot that's missing, it's a work in progress, but (almost) all the important parts are in place. It went just like every other romance book. Boy meets boy, they fall in love, and (hopefully) live happily ever after. Okay, it was a bit more difficult than that. Though their life isn't full of sunshine, and rainbows with dancing unicorns, not without difficulties, but they had fun. A lot of fun. :D
I pumped my fist in the air while reading the last chapter, but I wouldn't say it "ended" on a happy note. I just need to know that they're okay now. That they're together, with Alex, as a family, and that they're happy. And I need Chris to be okay. ;(
I like to thank annob for finding this book, and for recommending it to me. And I also like to thank Mark, for encouraging Chris to write this book, and to publish it. Dude! Best idea ever! :D
I have a lot of questions of course, but I'll probably get my answers, when all the books come out sometime next year.
Read the book, review it and spread the word in your reading circle. The more the merrier :D
P.S.: My favorite part of the book, isn’t actually in the book. It’s a free short story, and l loved the hell out of it. Let’s play a little treasure hunt! You guys are creative, I know you can find it, it’s not that hard. :P… (meer)
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"I think it will be an experience you’ll never forget. I think you’ll be buzzing for days. It’s exciting and fun. This is your perfect experience.”
And since Chris doesn't back down from a challenge....
“You’re going to get hard when you're waiting tables and then you’re going to get embarrassed.”
“Doubt it. I’m too scared to get hard.”
“Bet me.”
I thought of some stakes that would hurt him. “No sex for a month.”
Who won the bet? Find out by reading this novella! :)
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