This M/M contemporary romance is the first in a series by Autumn Sand. There are dark elements in this story that the writer prefaces the novel with a disclaimer. This book is full of emotions; lust, love, anger and hatred. The characters try to cope with and without each other, and while they have a strong bond; life doesn’t always fall into place for them. The book is short, fast-paced and a good read.
Wow. This book pulls you in and just crushes you but brings you up with the characters’ daily fight. I have to say this is one of my favorite m/m books I’ve ever read. It has a ton of feelings and they seep out. A great read! Find out what happened to Kyle and Lyle.
Two young boys who had nothing but each other growing up. As they grow so do their feelings but one-night changes it all. Kyle and Lyle have no idea what to do about the emotions that they have been denying since they were young. Now that a tragedy brings them together again will they stop ignoring what they truly feel?
Their story is an interesting and painfilled story. Both men must learn to deal with their feelings and find a way to happiness. This is an emotional read and will pull on your heart at times. While I found the plot to be compelling, I found that I did not connect with the characters. I had a hard time liking Lyle, while I understand his actions, he is not very likeable in this book. As this is the first in the series, I hope that he becomes the man that we see glimpses of in this book.
This book was SO GOOD. Hunger, anger, desperation, love, hate…there is a crazy range of emotion and attention to detail in a book that only took me an hour and a half to read!
Lyle and Kyle both grew up in a very slummy trailer park with very desperate lives. Kyle was the son of an addict who wasn’t afraid to utilize whatever he had to in order to get his next fix. Lyle was the son of a drunkard and abuser, but his wonderful mom gave all she could to protect him. Lyle was small, from malnutrition mostly. One day while the neighborhood kids were bullying him, Kyle stepped in and protected him and they became as close as brothers from that day forward. Lyle’s wonderful Mom, Karise, welcomed Kyle with open arms and gave him the first experience of real, genuine love and affection he had ever had.
Kyle and Lyle got out and never looked back, but never admitted to one another how much they lived and breathed for the other. When they became estranged, neither either expected to see the other or have to rehash their feelings again. Until a death in the family brings them back together, and back home, and the time comes to face each other.
I cannot do justice to this intense and fast burning story. Impatiently waiting for the next addition to the series.
5 Stars Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand
Afflicted Love is the first book in Rhythm & Heart Series . This is a Dark Contemporary MM Romance that will pull you in from the beginning and doesn’t let go till the end. I will warn you there is a trigger warning and I recommend reading with caution as there are parts that are hard to read but if you push through it will be worth it. This author is one of my go to authors especially if I’m needing to loose myself for a couple hours in a book. Kyle and Lyle both have dark pasts but the also have some serious chemistry between them. These two had my emotions all over the place and had me on the edge of my seat at times holding my breath waiting to see how it was going to play out. This authors style of writing and attention to detail along with her raw, yet real developed characters make for a epic story that will leave you hanging at the end. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I don’t want to spill to much about this story. I’m patiently waiting for the next book in this series. I look forward to reading many more books by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2023-05-06 06:55:252023-05-12 13:15:34Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Afflicted Love is the first book in the Rhythm & Heart Series by Autumn Sand. This is a heartachingly emotional MM contemporary romance with dark elements that could be considered triggers for some readers, so if you have triggers please read the TW before diving in. This is a superb second chance romance with damaged MC’s, past trauma, chemistry, sizzle, heartbreak, drama, betrayal, and pain. It is a short story, with a great pace, so I was easily able to read it in one sitting. This isn’t the first book that I have read from Ms. Sand, and I have loved every one, because she is a wonderful storyteller- but this is definitely one of the more memorable ones, for sure. If you love captivating romance, wonderful characters, MM leading characters, engrossing stories, and plenty of emotion- then you will definitely want to snap up a copy of Afflicted and dive right in! Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-05-03 00:09:062023-05-03 14:11:44Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series Book #1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Angela Hayes
WOW! My emotions and thoughts were all over the place in this book. At times I was on Kyle’s side and then other times I was on Lyle’s side, I flipped back and forth so much, but finally ended up on this fact: Lyle is an ass. I can understand his hesitance, his cowardice, but he is of the age where it is time to man up and make the decisions in and for his life that HE thinks are best. Although sometimes Kyle and Lyle are toxic together, they are when it comes down to it, also perfect together. The ending had me DYING for book 2. I can’t wait to see what happens next. I really hope for a happy ending for the two, preferably together.
This is an author that I have enjoyed reading and never hesitate to pick up. I have enjoyed her books for the first one. I enjoy her writing style as well as her attention to details that make her stories come to life. This book is no different. This is the first book in this series and what a great start it is. I can’t wait to see what is next in this series. I found this book to be well written and hard to put down. The characters pull you into their world with ease and have me coming back for more. This is a dark M/M romance story that is steamy and a must read. There is great chemistry and growth throughout the story. Kyle and Lyle have an attraction that is more addicting than drugs. You don’t want to miss this book for sure. I highly recommend this must read story. I highly suggest checking out this author’s other books as well.
This book comes with a trigger warning and a warning for mature readers. Let me caution that this book packs a heavy punch and deals heavily with abuse and trauma. Please do not take the trigger warning lightly. That being said, I must say that this book is fantastic. It deals with heavy topics yet I felt that this book was so detailed. It sucks you in from the very first word and it does not let you go until the very end. Each of the characters are so complex, so broken. Yet both of the main characters are complicated and well written. This is a story of lust and heartbreak but also about family. There is betrayal and incomprehensible pain. This is a book you just have to experience to feel the depth of it. I definitely recommend it, it will definitely make you feel all the feels but it is so worth it.
This was a surprisingly emotional book and not quite what I expected it was going to be when I started reading. I loved the connection between the two main characters. They both had such traumatic stories and yet you could feel their chemistry. This author really knows how to write an amazing story and this is definitely one of her best. I always enjoy her work. This book, although short, is well written. I engaged with the story and I really wanted things to work out between Lyle and Kyle. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it.
Kyle was always a loner, hiding in the shadows when the other boys played until one night seeing the bullies push around the younger kid he felt a protection to save the boy. When he came out of his hiding place and stood up for that sweet little boy his whole world turn on its axis and nothing would be the same.
Lyle had a protector, someone who would not let anything bad happen to him, seeing that Kyle had no where to go he invited him back home where his family adopted him, but although Kyle left one abusive family he was plunged into another one but he had a purpose to protect Lyle and his mother.
Until that faithfully night when the world changed and Lyle and Kyle got plunged into world of Love and heartbreak.
For such a short book it certainly packs a punch. I have to say there are alot of triggers in this book regarding abuse and although harrowing to read this adds an add depth to the characters to show they have overcome or trying to overcome the past. The relationship between the main characters is a heartfelt journey of forbidden love, jealous and utter heartbreak which will have you just in bits about.
The story was well written and although complex at times draws you in from the first word to the end, I can’t wait to read the next book as you left us hanging there Ms Sand and am on the edge of my seat to see what happens.
Thank you for such a brilliant book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2023-05-02 05:58:022023-05-03 14:00:59Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Angela Shirley
Let’s start off with a trigger warning. This is a complicated book. You can read the synopsis for the reasons. The premise is okay. Trauma often brings about romance. Lyle is trying to move on with his life with his fiancé when a family tragedy changes everything. The drama that happens can change everything. The characters are well written. The turmoil is real. You can feel the angst and worry, all the emotion.
4.5 stars Afflicted Love is the first book in the Rhythm & Heart Series. I have read a lot of books by Autumn and there is not one that I have not liked. This is an M/M romance story that is full of emotions. It is raw and steamy and sexy as hell. I fell in love with these gorgeous characters. They both have tumultuous pasts and each are broken in their own way. This book tells the story of betrayal, heartbreak and love. With passion and lust, desires and longing, betrayal and pain, and secrets that may just tear them apart it makes for a compelling read. It will captivate you from the start to finish. The man he loves is can’t look at him without remembering the horrific events that cause him so much pain. But leaving is not an option. To find out what happens read Afflicted today!
When I first saw him, I loved him. He became my everything, my true north. But both of us are broken. The trauma from our past is bigger than our love. He pushed me away when I needed him most. Our love was an affliction that I may never find the cure for.
“Every time I look at you, I remember what happened that night,” Lyle
I’m the reason why he almost died that night. If it wasn’t for…no, I’m too afraid to say it. The memory is too fresh. I’m not worthy of him. Perhaps I’m like my father, after all. Why do we hurt those we love the most? This affliction called love is painful and I’m the one who brings him the most pain, but I can’t stay away because he is my drug of choice.
Afflicted Love is the first book in the Rhythm & Heart Series, a M/M romance by dark contemporary romance author, Autumn Sand. If you like raw emotions, steamy sex scenes and gorgeous men, then this is the series for you.
Autumn Sand was born and raised in New York City. She’s always had an interest in writing from an early age, penning her first book when she was in the 4th grade. In 2015, she made the leap into the self-publishing world. With over 13 books published, she is excited to write many more. She enjoys hanging out with friends, reading a good book or listening to an audiobook and, of course, writing. She’s known for her sarcastic humor and caring nature. Her favorite drink of choice is a Jack Daniels and coke with a twist of lime.
When I first saw him, I loved him. He became my everything, my true north. But both of us are broken. The trauma from our past is bigger than our love. He pushed me away when I needed him most. Our love was an affliction that I may never find the cure for.
“Every time I look at you, I remember what happened that night,” Lyle
I’m the reason why he almost died that night. If it wasn’t for…no, I’m too afraid to say it. The memory is too fresh. I’m not worthy of him. Perhaps I’m like my father, after all. Why do we hurt those we love the most? This affliction called love is painful and I’m the one who brings him the most pain, but I can’t stay away because he is my drug of choice.
Afflicted Love is the first book in the Rhythm & Heart Series, a M/M romance by dark contemporary romance author, Autumn Sand. If you like raw emotions, steamy sex scenes and gorgeous men, then this is the series for you.
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