Intriguing Read! Great character development with a great storyline. This one will keep you at the edge of your seat. I also loved how the different perspectives came together within the story. This is a page-turner and very entertaining. Recommend for all readers alike.
Intriguing Read! Great character development with a great storyline. This one will keep you at the edge of your seat. I also loved how the different perspectives came together within the story. This is a page-turner and very entertaining. Recommend for all readers alike.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ninahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNina2024-09-08 19:55:552024-09-27 13:21:34Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Nina Maes
So there is this ring and seems to control who lives and who doesn’t. Sadly, Kenia and Mikael are the two who life hangs in the balance. Kenia is the hunter while Mikael is the demon angel at least according to their families. The thing is that Mikael doesn’t seem to care about himself anymore and just wants Kenia to do what the ring wants him to do, despite having feelings for Kenia. There is no denying that there is some else going on between the two. Can their feelings for each other outweigh the strength of the ring or will the ring win? You will need to read it to find out the answer.
So there is this ring and seems to control who lives and who doesn’t. Sadly, Kenia and Mikael are the two who life hangs in the balance. Kenia is the hunter while Mikael is the demon angel at least according to their families. The thing is that Mikael doesn’t seem to care about himself anymore and just wants Kenia to do what the ring wants him to do, despite having feelings for Kenia. There is no denying that there is some else going on between the two. Can their feelings for each other outweigh the strength of the ring or will the ring win? You will need to read it to find out the answer.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kirsten Berkebilehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKirsten Berkebile2024-09-08 16:46:382024-09-27 13:25:36Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Kirsten Berkebile
Mikael and Kenai come from opposite sides. One is the demon angel and the other is the hunter. The two feel the pull to each other and one simple teenage game will change everything for them. As the boys grow and learn what needs to be done will love find a way or will the ring get its way once again? This is an intriguing story. Readers are introduced to a new and interesting paranormal world. I found the idea of the ring and how it affects the person it is tied to an engaging storyline. It was nice to see the way Kenai and Mikael form a relationship and how far they will fight for it. The two work hard to prove that love is stronger than hate. Their story is well paced and has a good mix of romance and action.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Gabrielle Leehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngGabrielle Lee2024-09-07 21:22:152024-09-27 13:22:47Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Gabrielle
This is not a normal genre for me to read (M/M romance). There’s implied romantic tension between Kenai and Mikael, and I would have liked to see this more before the drop of romantic curiosity. The readers curiosities peaked to find out why they’re such a strong pull between the two main characters and the balance of the world. Can they escape the fate that weighs heavily on each other? Opposites attract follow this paranormal romance as does the power of love. While the backstory of the demon angel-vs- hunter is not thoroughly bright into the plot, or explained in this book it was still a good read. I still want to know how this generational fated curse came to be.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2024-09-06 23:35:132024-09-27 13:17:17Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Brandy Vaughn
Really intriguing story. I loved how the story was told from the perspectives of both characters of their thoughts, feelings, and actions. It was a lot more the thoughts and feelings they had within their own minds, and it was a unique look into what they were thinking and then what they do after those thoughts and feelings emerged. It was so exciting to me that I was able to read it within 2 days because I just wanted to know what was going to happen next! The story is about a demon angel and a hunter with a ring telling him what it wanted. It follows the journey of both characters and the ring and their intertwined fates. So intriguing and had me guessing what would happen the entire book and I very much enjoyed reading this.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christina Sandershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristina Sanders2024-09-05 20:20:242024-09-27 13:08:45Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Christina Sanders
Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay is a MM Romance that is fast paced and will have you turning the pages till the end. I wasn’t real sure what to expect going in . I had a hard time getting into the story until several chapters in. I had a hard time connecting with the characters and I thinks it’s a me thing and not the story. I’m definitely going to put this on my re-read list and see what happens. This is a fairly new author to me and their style of writing is a bit different than I’m used to but once the storyline picked up I was hooked and read till the end. This is a story about a demon angle, a hunter and what happens when you leave love up to fate. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from 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 Daughenbaugh2024-09-03 20:04:562024-09-27 12:53:16Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
The ring had been crafted under the cursed blood red moon. The demons would give the ring to the hunters, waiting for the demon angel to be born and the hunters would then follow its commands.
Driving Into the Night by Amanda Kay is an urban fantasy with paranormal elements and characters, drama, angst, action, adventure, mystery, and high stakes. This is my first read by Amanda Kay, so I went into this book totally blind, as I had no idea what the book was about, or what to expect from one of Ms. Kay’s stories. I thought I was getting my hands on a dark and gritty thriller- and was excited to see what would come. What I discovered is actually not dark, or gritty, and is a MM romance. Which is fine, because I read all different genres- but when I eventually checked the blurb, the fact that this is an MM romance isn’t even alluded to – so someone who loves fantasy/paranormal romance, but doesn’t enjoy MM romance might need to know this fact before they dive in, and in my opinion, there really should have been some mention of this on the blurb. Kenai and Mikael are caught on opposite sides of a long-fought conflict- hunter and angel-demon- and a cursed ring out for blood. But what happens when feelings get in the way of the ‘mission’? Follow along on this story of opposites attract- and the power of love. I was really intrigued by the whole ring and pact scenario and would have loved to have discovered more about that, but the story doesn’t go into that aspect of the synopsis much, or even at all…. which was disappointing. Plus, I found the story a little confusing at times, and where the story seemed to lack ‘focus’ on the main thread/s- while there was a lot of frustration with repetitive information, especially in the form of thoughts/internal dialogue. I just didn’t find my groove here at all, which made for a frustrating read because it should have been right up my alley. 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 Hayes2024-09-03 00:00:122024-09-24 19:43:10Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Angela Hayes
3 – 3.5 stars Driving into the Night is a well written, m/m tale. This paranormal romantic vampire story is more than your average vampire tale; it’s hauntingly emotional, and Amanda’s passion shines through every word. Just when you think you know where the story is going, expect the unexpected and the unpredictable. It has everything you’d want in a good enemies-to-lovers story: tension, passion, forbidden love, deception, suspense, and mystery. There’s heartache, revenge, war, chaos, death, hell, and fate that is inescapable. Love is a wonder, a hope. “Driving into the Night” is an awesome dark tale that I couldn’t put down. I enjoyed this world that Amanda has created. The complex characters are well written. This is one author whose other work I will be reading for sure.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2024-09-02 19:11:512024-09-27 12:50:01Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Jenni Bishop
Kenai and Mikael have always been intrigued by each other throughout high school but neither of them made any advances. Things changed when Kenai was given a ring that was a family heirloom. The ring was cryptic and spoke to him. It seemed to speak more in the presence of Mikael. One night at the party, they were dared to kiss each other. Kenai thought maybe Mikael liked him back. The next day he found a note where Mikael expressed his hatred. After high school they went their separate ways never to see each other again.. Or so Kenai thought.
Mikael has been told his whole life that he is worthless and his whole purpose in life is to die at the hand of the hunter who bares the ring. Of course the hunter had to be the guy he was crushing on. He knew they could never be so he pushed him away. Time was running out, he had to die to save his family so he sought Kenai out to finish the job. Kenai doesn’t want to kill Mikael so they agree on 6 months. If they can’t find a way out of this, they must do what has to be done.
Will love prevail or will the ring get the kill?
This book wasn’t what I expected. I was expecting something darker but it wasn’t dark at all. It was a romance between 2 young men who should be enemies but can’t find it in their hearts to hate each other. I found myself a bit annoyed at the internal dialogue, especially Mikaels. It was too repetitive. I also couldn’t understand how Kenai was so oblivious to everything when it was all basically spelled out to him. The premise of the past was intriguing to me. The history of the pact and the ring would make a great story. I wish it went into more detail about it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Santana Hickshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSantana Hicks2024-09-02 17:32:042024-09-27 12:48:16Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Santana Hicks
Driving into the Night is an intriguing MM Romance and overall a good story. I was pulled into getting to know two characters, Kenai and Mikael and knowing there is something different about them. Fate, love, secrets and drama bringing two people for different purposes…..and finding out how much Kenai and Mikael and how fate can change the course of history…but knowing this….will true love overcome the dark cloud lingering on a fateful decision….
This was a good story, I would love to have more of the origin of the fate coming full circle to Kenai and Mikael….I am looking forward to more and I am hoping that there possibly be a continuation of Kenai and Mikael’s story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2024-09-02 15:46:542024-09-27 12:38:45Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
I enjoyed reading this young adult fantasy story. This is a shorter story but it is a full on journey with a demon angel and a hunter. This is a newer author for me which I enjoyed their ability to pull me into the story from the start. This is a well written story about what happens when love is left in the hands of fate. I enjoyed how creative and engaging the characters were. They kept me turning pages fast just to see what would happen next. They add so much to the story which makes it easy to read and entertaining. I also enjoyed watching the growth throughout the story which just added to the character’s journey. This is a fast paced story that you don’t want to miss. I really enjoyed seeing what happens with these characters. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2024-09-02 13:38:342024-09-27 12:35:32Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Bobbi Wagner
The way this book is written is with more internal dialogue and description than the characters actually talking to each other. It’s pretty short and is more a fantasy romance story than anything. The characters are tied together by a deal made years before and an evil ring determined to see it sealed. The ring demands blood but love can be a more powerful force than hate.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rose McCaskeyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRose McCaskey2024-09-02 12:25:242024-09-27 12:35:19Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Rose McCaskey
This book is not at all what I expected it to be when I first started reading. I was expecting something dark and sinister, I wasn’t expecting any romance at all. So I was pleasantly surprised with the story that I actually got. This is a great book about watching two young men have to try and overcome so much in order to find their happiness. Everything is stacked against them in this book and I found myself on edge about what would happen and which way the author would take this. I was really drawn into this story, and the characters, as soon as I started reading. This is a great book and definitely paves the way to future stories. I hope we see more of these characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2024-09-02 11:41:532024-09-24 20:11:16Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Kerry Baker
It’s a very interesting story of demons and angels. It’s a M/M story. I found th action, drama and suspense intriguing. The story seemed to be well-written. The characters seemed to be well-developed. The little bit of history at the beginning was a nice touch. Overall a good story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2024-09-02 10:35:522024-09-27 12:33:54Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Shelly Kittell
This supernatural mystery is not your typical romance story. You meet the two main characters, Kenai and Mikael. Both teenagers attend the same school and have noticed each other for quite some time. Unbeknownst to each other, they find themselves attracted to each other. Yet they never seem to manage to garner up the courage to speak to each other.
Fate seems to push them together at a high school party with the standard truth or dare/spin-the-bottle’esque game. Of course, the first spin lands on Mikael who is challenged to kiss Kenai. From there their lives are changed and further intertwined.
Behind the romance you see both boys are challenged by their expected roles to play in a mission that was long ago foretold by their families. A ring is provided to one, immediately impacting their life while endangering that of the other. While the origin story of the demon angel vs hunter is not thoroughly investigated or explained in this book, I feel that this story definitely laid the foundation for the possibility of this being a future series, should they choose to expand the story further.
I found myself wanting to know more so I was glued to the pages and did not want to put the book down.
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A lifetime ago, the ring lost its battle. But not this time, not again. Neither the hunter nor the demon angel could escape their fate despite their hatred for one another. The ring would get revenge no matter what they wanted or thought. It won’t fail once again.
Upon the death of the demon angel, the world would crumble, and they would be sent straight to hell. Will love win? Or will fate run its course killing their only chance for love?
I’m Amanda Kay, a married mother of two. I have a degree in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Political Science. Writing has always been a way for me to release the stress of everyday life. After a while I decided I wanted to share my stories.
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I always jump at any stories this author has because I know I will really enjoy them and this one was no exception. This is a MM Romance. It is a second chance small town romance with danger and Suspense inside. It is definately a page turner. Elijah has moved with his son after problems in his past. Now he’s starting again and isn’t planning on a relationship or romance until he meets his neighbour Jude. Jude is struggling with coming to terms with his past after losing his husband. So far he has his work and the bottle keeping him going but that all changes when he meets Elijah and his son. But things aren’t going to be plain sailing and when something from Elijah’s past returns threatening his and his sons safety, Jude is going to use all his skills and training to protect the new man in his life.
Elijah is a young man who is a single father to his son Griffin, he has not had it easy with his ex-girlfriend causing him a lot of grief and nearly a prison sentence, but he is needing a fresh start and so he moves to a small town away from his past. Jude is a man who has experienced all the highs and lows one man can during his life with his husband Marcus, that is until he was ripped away from him, since his death, all Jude has been doing is working and drinking himself into oblivion.
On the day that Elijah moves into his new home, he hasn’t got the energy to unpack, never mind anything else, but he knows that he needs food, so he goes to the local diner, but when he returns home, Griffin will not settle, and they end up crying together on the front porch. Jude is about to start his time with the contents of a new bottle until he hears the crying of a baby next door and goes to investigate and finds Elijah and Griffin, he offers to help, and the offer is accepted, although warily, but as all parties calm down, a tentative new friendship forms.
Over the next few days Elijah, Jude and Griffin spend time together, but Jude cannot help but feel that something is wrong, and he follows his instincts, even if it risks losing the two people who have come to mean a lot to him in such a short space of time. Meanwhile, Elijah is begining to form a routine in his life and make friendships he doesn’t expect, however, when his past comes a calling and danger makes itself known, he is terrified and doesn’t know where to turn. As soon as Jude finds out what has happened, his protective nature takes over and he will do anything to keep Elijah and Griffin safe, but will he be able to, and will Elijah let his heart open up to Jude? This is a romantic suspense which will suck you in and leave you wanting to know what happens as you follow along with this sweet romance and the twists and turns within it.
I am a huge fan of this author so I knew I had to read Unexpected Heros. I was definitely pleased I did! I enjoyed the story being written in both povs. Naomi Valkyrie made me feel connected to the characters and had me hooked from the first chapter. It was a really good love story without the X rated, in your face love scenes. I would highly recommend this book as well as this author.
Unexpected Heros by Naomi Valkyrie is a M/M Romance. This is the second book I’ve read by Naomi, and with how much I loved that one, I knew i had to read this immediately. The characters were lovely, Elijah and Jude were so refreshingly written, and Griffin was just a treasure. I also want to mention, the cover art is what really drew me in, and then I knew it was a must read when I saw the authors name! This book will definitely keep your emotions running high, and definitely worth the read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Finn Cunninghamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFinn Cunningham2024-07-29 12:04:232024-09-26 12:48:03Unexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Finn Cunningham
I first read the story Unexpected Heroes when it was part of a collection of short stories entitled Saved by the Everyday Hero written by thirteen different authors. One of my favorite stories in that collection was by one of my favorite authors, Naomi Valkyrie. Her story entitled Unexpected Heroes is a M/M Romance that centers around the characters of Elijah and Jude. Elijah moves in next door to Jude with his infant son. When Jude sees Elijah struggling late one night to soothe his baby and get him to sleep, he offers to help. From there a friendship grows as Jude helps Elijah unpack, runs errands for him, and helps with the baby. Both men have troubled pasts that each has been struggling to overcome in their own ways. Through their friendship they learn to trust, to love again, and they work together to overcome challenges that come their way. The friendship between them grows and blossoms into more over time and the two find their soulmate in one another.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2024-07-29 11:04:252024-09-26 12:47:49Unexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
So cute! An adorable book! Some crazy twists and turns, but so fun to read. The characters are warm and relatable, and having a child in the book is so cute and entertaining.
Unexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie. This is a short story about Elijah and Jude who end up being neighbors and more. Elijah has moved to town to start over with his infant son, Griffin and get away from his crazy past. His past relationship was very abusive and having to start over and deal with that is difficult so when Elijah meets Jude and they hit it off it helps so much. Elijah is very skeptical of all the friendly people in town including his new boss and new neighbor. Jude is a grieving widow whose husbands death nearly killed him. He’s also dealing with being a recovering alcoholic so when his heart does a little pitter patter for Elijah he is very interested. They begin spending more time with each other but Elijah is so gun shy still. When Elijah’s past comes back to haunt him and Griffin he does the only thing he knows how, shuts down. Will Jude be able to keep him forming completely leaving town and the chance they have at a relationship?
Unexpected Heroes is an M/M romance. I’ve read several paranormal romances by this author in the past but this story is set in the real world without any fantasy or sci-fi elements. That said, it has many of the other themes and features I’ve come to enjoy from her work such as found family and recovery.
This is an enjoyable read for romance fans who like stories with a bit of drama and action in them. Elijah and Jude both have had difficult experiences in the past that they need to come to terms with as they realise their attraction for each other. In Elijah’s case, the problems of his past aren’t quite over yet.
The pace of this story picks up a bit towards the end, after a gentler start. I felt it left me wanting more, so hopefully there will be more books that tie in with this one to explore some of the other characters!
Unexpected Heroes gets four stars from me! I’d recommend it to fans of M/M romance who like stories with loveable supporting characters and plenty of plot to keep you entertained.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2024-07-28 11:23:472024-09-26 13:18:22Unexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
I got to read this story when it was part of a compilation of stories by several amazing authors called, “Saved by the Everyday Hero” and loved it. Naomi Valkyrie is a great author; she brings the story to life through her magical way of writing such a realistic storyline. She takes her time developing the characters so dynamically that you can’t help but love them. I am so excited that this is now available as a story all by itself as well as in a compilation.
I absolutely loved reading this romance compilation; it was filled with happily-ever-after stories that enchanted me with every story. I loved getting to read so many different authors in one place. I have found some new authors that I will seek other works because they were so amazing at bringing the characters to life. There was at least one story that had someone you could relate to, I found there were so many that I could relate to in my life. Reading stories that make you feel warm and fuzzy was wonderful. If you love a good short romance story with a complete plot and all the character development, this is the book for you! I hope to be able to find more books like this in the future, where amazing authors come together to compile their work into one place for us romantics. @Brandy Rymer 07/2024
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Jo Rymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Jo Rymer2024-07-27 01:20:392024-09-26 12:41:34Unexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Brandy Rymer
Naomi Valkyrie never fails to write a story that keeps you hooked from the first page. I have read quite a few by her and I have loved every single one. She has quickly become one of my favorite authors. I like stories that are told from multiple characters point of view. You get to know each character more. You get to know how they each think instead of just one side. This is a second chance love story. Both characters feel quite defeated after a loss. Both feel the need to start fresh. But can they move on from their past to find love again? When their past comes calling, will they get past it?
I have read a couple of books from this author and she always keeps me on my toes. I love a good male and male love story but this book exceeded my expectations. I love it when an author writes from both characters point of view. I feel more connected with them. I was hooked on this story right from the first chapter. I could not put it down until the end. I can’t wait to see what this amazing author will write about next.
Elijah Fox thought he had everything he ever wanted but then it was all taken from him in seconds. He is now in a new town trying to start all over. Elijah is a single dad to his baby boy Griffin. All he wants is to give his son the best life he can. Elijah meets his neighbor Jude and he feels something he has not felt in a long time. He sees that Jude is getting along with his son as well but he is not ready to give his heart to someone else. Elijah is shocked when his past finds him and now he and his son are in danger. Will Elijah be able to face his past or will it be too late? Review by @heatherbass
I didn’t even read the description to Unexpected Heroes, but I have enjoyed other books by this author. The book was not like the other books I have read by her, but I really enjoyed it. The book was short, but filled with a lot of content. It had a good balance of new relationship feels, as well as some suspense. I think it was a good book, but wish for more filler- more background of what happened to Marcus; more background on both Jude and Elijah; more time to develop their feelings. It all happened quite fast. Overall, its a good quick read to open all the feels and leave you feeling content with a happy ending.
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Elijah moved to a new town to start with his infant son to get away from the past and start over. Leaving an abusive relationship is hard enough without having to start completely over. On top of that, having a baby to deal with too. Griffin is all Elijah has left. Elijah finds it hard to believe that people are willing to help him without a motive. His new boss is very accommodating, welcoming both him and Griffin with open arms. Even his hot neighbour, Jude, seems more than willing to lend a helping hand. Elijah wants to welcome Jude into his life but his trust issues are in the way.
Jude is a grieving alcoholic who lost his husband a year ago. When his new neighbour, a single dad, makes Judes heart start pumping again, he doesn’t know what to do about it. He deals with feelings of guilt with a sprinkle of hope. Even though they just met, he can see himself falling for this man and his cute baby.
Will the duo be able to put aside their negative feelings and come together or will something more sinister keep them apart?
I absolutely love Naomi Valkyrie’s books. Although they normally tend to write more fantasy than contemporary, this is a nice change of pace. The author writes novella sized books but with so much detail that it has the depth of a novel. They make the characters come to life with relatable feelings and actions. It is really easy to resonate with the characters and plots. I have said it many times and I will keep saying it. I highly recommend Naomi Valkyrie.
Not my first, definitely not my last time picking up a story from this brilliant writer Naomi Valkyrie. In this book it’s a M/M second chance romance. Which follows Jude and Elijah’s relationship. This was a super quick read (for me lol) it’s only 100 or so pages. Unexpected Heroes is filled with strong emotion, spice, suspense, danger and with a surprise twist that makes reading the story all the better. This author always has fantastic world building and the author’s character development is top tier. It amazes me just how well written this was in a short amount of time. I’m looking forward to reading more of this author’s work. Ps the Cover is pretty awesome. All the colors contrast (darker to lighter ) well to draw your eyes right to it.
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