Jude1111

4.5 Stars.

Paulie was this cute, swishy guy who had claimed me as a class buddy(...)

For a debut book I've got to say this one is pretty impressive and I think it's down to the writing....it has a kind of gritty feel to it.More and more I'm finding that sweet,fluffy,predictable MM books don't do it for me anymore.I find myself craving angst and drama and uncertainty....


Joel and Paulie's story.....

But it was definitely Paulie who made this one such a success for me....I could read about that boy all day long.


-Joel is grieving and can't seem to let go of the past and the love he lost.He copes with mindless sex and definitely isn't prepared to let anyone get close.

-Paulie is like a breath of fresh air,a tornado that rocks into Joel's life and won't let go.Just a little bit femme in the most delicious way.

-Friends first,then lovers that definitely worked.

This one both delighted me and frustrated me....

Delighted me,because I absolutely loved the connection between the two men and the angst and drama is just my thing.

Frustrated me, because I really couldn't understand why Joel didn't open up to Paulie sooner.


Recommended read and this is definitely an Author I'll be following closely.


I received an Arc of Controlled Burn from the Author in exchange for an honest review.