And I mean, folks, grammar does not get thrown into the rubbish just because you are using a language other than yours - it makes the story you are trying to tell as unauthentic as possible. I get it - I mean what are the chances that an actual native speaker will read this book in English? Well, the answer is very high as many readers are from Europe and many of us are multilingual - so, tough luck eh? I have more examples - I feel I need to use them all.
My favourite sarcastically speaking was the use of the endearments of MC1 for MC2: one was "mio tesoro" which, maybe in could have been heard from an Italian's mouth, but not really. The same way as adjectives are placed in a certain way in English sentences so they are in Italian therefore the correct way is "tesoro mio"; the other endearment was "caro" dear which irrespective of whether it was used at the beginning, the middle or the end of a sentence was always capitalized which gave the impression that MC1 was talking to somebody called Caro lina.
That one really, really grated my nerves! In summary: it is great to see languages other than English in English books; what is unacceptable is using Google translate: I mean it is sloppy and disingenuous and ends up conveying the fact that it is used only to tick the diversity check box. There are authors who go seek native speakers help and work as hard on a couple of sentences in another language as they do on the millions in their own language.
These are real professionals, and it is not a fluke that these people's books sound authentic through and through: their foundations are solid. I helped somebody who used a couple of words and to do so wanted to know did they make sense linguistically speaking, and in the context of the character's backstory and their job and where they were at that moment. And that is commendable! And you know, the same way as the interwebz has given us google translate it has also given us an almost infinite pool of resources to approach to throw an eye out on a language that isn't your own but that you plan to use in a book.
Your Italians, your Spanish, your Germans etc they must sound authentic, even if all that is used is one word, otherwise all you are doing is checking the diversity box and delivering the flattest of stereotypes. Dec 08, Dia rated it really liked it Shelves: read , lgbt , lots-of-action , painful-story , pages , best , loved-it , m-m , my-first-by-this-author , hot-hot-hot. Jun 09, Katerina rated it it was amazing.
And the circle closes. This is the third part in the No Regrets series. The three parts are also balanced. Some readers are presumably frightened by the fact that in No Regrets one of the main characters is fatal ill.
I have respect that not many people would like to r And the circle closes. I have respect that not many people would like to read something like that. Although the subject matter is difficult, it is one of the most beautiful love stories I have ever read.
In New Beginnings we experience up close Abel's absolute low point and unbearable suffering as a mourning partner. This book was the hardest to handle for me. The Escape is much easier from the mood. It's a love story without dramatic twists. Remy is so sensitive and understanding that he may seem almost out-of-the-world for some readers. I think those who know Soren for some time now, will not perceive it as disadvantageous.
Others who read this book as a standalone may find the story a little too sweet. But I think it's also about balance here. You already know what I'm going to say.
The Escape was my dessert and I don't mind the sweetness. However, if you only eat the dessert, you can feel still hungry and unsatisfied. Yes, Soren's book can be read as a standalone, but you don't get the full menu - only the dessert. I know there are people who eat their dessert always at the beginning. Let me hope you belong to them. Because the menu as a whole was just perfect.
Nicky gave us something very special. And for that I am so grateful to her. She made my heart fly. With Landon, Abel, and now with Soren too. Oh my dear Nicky Thank you! You never know how strong you are… until being strong is the only choice you have. View all 14 comments. Jul 07, Amanda rated it really liked it Shelves: arc-netgalley , contemporary-romance , m-m. From the title, I was expecting this to have an unresolved ending.
But it turns out to be a standalone with a sweet HEA to boot. The underlying theme of this book sounds dark, but the delivery isn't. Soren is a bartender during the weekdays and go go dancer during the weekend.
But most importantly he is a rent boy who provide special service at the back room. He had been doing it for years and until recentl 4. He had been doing it for years and until recently, Soren started to dread his work, but felt that he was trapped without a way out.
Remy is 35 year old Italian who work as an editor and he let his OCD rule his life. Remy is very meticulous and a clean freak. His quirks is a constant running joke in the story and Soren constantly trying to upheaval his orderly life. Soren is like the sunshine that attract Remy and after learning about Soren's job, instead of feeling disgusted, Remy only want to save him from the hellhole.
Naturally, Soren keep pushing Remy away due to his status and work nature, but Remy persistence wore him out. There are many instances whereby I feel that Soren isn't as trapped as he want me to believe. I read many stories whereby uneducated young man manage to survive with dead end job without selling their body, but Soren seems too afraid to even try. But as I learn more about his past, I starts to understand how he was practically brainwashed since young by his evil employer.
Anyway, despite the reference to his prostitution work, this story isn't graphic and I don't even feel like there is any cheating going on emotionally or physically. There is a lot of development going on between Soren and Remy's relationship in this story. From Soren's cold attitude towards Remy, to them being friendly and Remy wanting to save him and them exploring their relationship together.
It sounds like a long emotional journey to be told in a book, yet the progression feel natural to me. View 1 comment. Dec 09, True Loveislovereview rated it really liked it Shelves: lgbtq , Awesome written story with a lot of feelings. Soren finally has a chance to leave his present life And this all because Remy set his eyes on him. Remy spotless, perfect Remy When you get to know him you will love him He is head over heels for Soren but Soren is suspicious Remy only wants the best for Soren, helping him, guiding him and mak Awesome written story with a lot of feelings.
Remy only wants the best for Soren, helping him, guiding him and make him feel human again. Soren is smitten by Remy and his ocd sides Soren's two roles: he will never date and will never kiss This story is also about the slow burn of letting go of his rules Of course there is much more in this story, we will meet Abel and Kieran again yeahhhh. Flawless, smoothly written story which will warm your heart May 06, AGandyGirl rated it it was amazing Shelves: disturbing-shit , best-of , a-reread-must , favorites , 5-star-read , hits-all-the-feels , warm-and-fuzzies , book-boyfriend , addictive , because-of-elsbeth.
Mio tesoro, my treasure. This book is definitely a fave and I love it more with every read. I absolutely love this couple. I absolutely love Remy and all his quirks. The interactions and relationship development with our dear Soren is just perfection. Cannot wait to read this one again and again. Jul 06, Claudia rated it it was amazing Shelves: sassy-mc , best-books , hurt , favorites , amazing-serie.
When I met Soren in the previous books, I had the impression that he was a person that had no worries in life, besides dancing and enjoying his days, without second guessing his decisions or major worries in life What I found out in this book, is that I couldn't be far from the truth Soren is living a lie He's at the limit of his endurance, and no one is the wiser He won't let anyone see that what he shows to the world is just a facade.
He can't let himself slip into caring for someone When I met Soren in the previous books, I had the impression that he was a person that had no worries in life, besides dancing and enjoying his days, without second guessing his decisions or major worries in life He can't let himself slip into caring for someone, because who would love someone like him?
Remy has everything ordered in his life and the one thing that he doesn't need is a tornado called Soren to turn his life upside down That is, until he really look into his eyes and see what Soren tries valiantly to hide from the world All the hurting, hopelessness and misery that no one seems to notice besides Remy. The story of these amazing, flawed and imperfect guys will keep you glued to this book from the first page to the last one And in the end, you'll realise that what some people may call imperfections and flaws, the right person will call a chance to grow and a trait that will make them perfect for each other.
Don't miss the chance to fall in love by Soren and Remy on this amazing book. One more great read from Nicole James. May 23, Tina rated it it was amazing Shelves: heartbreaking , age-gap , romance , part-of-a-series , hurt-comfort. Loved Soren and Remy. Now looking forward to A. Jan 06, namericanwordcat rated it really liked it Shelves: bartender , contemporary-romance , sarcastic , uptight , past-rape , angst , contemporary-romance-series , dancer , tortured-hero , soiled-man.
Soren lives is snarky denial of how hard his life really is. As Remy shows him love. There is a lot of grit and sadness here as we see more and more of Soren's life.
I am not always sure he is going to make it out but he does. If anyone ever deserved a Happily Ever After, it is Soren. If you in the mood of an angst read, as usual, Nicky James delivers. Aug 11, Amber rated it it was amazing. Stories like these just make you believe in absolute true love. Every single one of them are so incredibly strong and unbelievably flawed but so real and so remarkable. I love this author. They make such a 5 Hearts Oh Good Lord, how I love these amazingly strong characters that love so hard, so completely, and absolutely unconditionally.
This book is amazing. I was always curious about Soren. Soren is soft, quiet, kind, and lost. After being kicked out of his house at a young age Soren took the only avenue available to him and never imagined what it would lead to. He considers himself unlovable so dating is totally out of the question. Remy Moretti is captivated by Soren from the very first encounter.
Remy and Soren have a bumpy start to things. Remy, with all his eagerness, and strong spirit battles his own demons daily. He is just the most amazing person. What he does for Soren and how he shows his love was remarkable.
This book was fantastic. And it was nice to see Abel happy, really happy…. Absolutely Recommend. This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes.
Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below. Aug 11, Sue bowdley rated it it was amazing Shelves: favourites , male-male , heart-wrenching , perfect. Let me get comfy I did and I loved it It broke my heart and then Abel's Journey broke my heart again What the heck have you done to me Nicky I have other authors who's books have destroyed me but usually it's just one.. I loved Soren when we first met him and I knew he was into something deep I could sense Let me get comfy I could sense it He works at The Escape and omg I hated that place I knew it was bad and what Soren had to do just broke my heart When he meets Remy thinking he's a cop just sends him deeper My sweet Remy I think he is my most favourite MC of them all..
Soren is only a tiny bit behind With his OCD.. The way he is just makes him all that more adorable I loved how he pushed himself through his boundary limits for Soren even before he knew him well He went and did things he wouldn't normally do and it was beautiful What he did for Soren at the club made my heart soar That one uncontrollable moment broke it all down Soren pushed Remy's boundaries beautifully Pushing him to not do things he would usually do This book will totally break you apart without a doubt It will put you back together but oh so slowly I have to mention Alessio Remy's brother He's not in it a lot but he is likeable We also get Abel and Kieran But that comes at a price of meeting Soren and Abel's parents Enough said..
I'm not going to spoil the ending but damn Oh and one more thing that broke my heart Out of all the people that Soren worked with I hoped Ash was going to find some one to love Oh my My heart is going to break for him until we hear his story That man I think is a shadow of the man he can be A beautiful heartbreaking series of books that is a must read Give me a few months first Well done Ms James Nice read The bad stuff occurs "behind closed doors" or is something that has already happened in the past and is being brought up for a reason.
Again, don't worry because there really isn't any detail. While reading, my heart went out to Soren given everything he has been through and endured. Given this, I like how the author didn't compound the problems because I th Nice read Given this, I like how the author didn't compound the problems because I think that would've done more harm than not for the overall story.
Soren and Remy, although opposites in almost every conceivable way are wonderful together. In the end, everything does work out for these two wonderful men. If you're wondering, this book can be read as a standalone. Jul 08, Anna rated it it was amazing Shelves: age-gap.
Soren is beautiful broken young man, who doesn't believe in love, Remy older, who like everything in order. Chaos meets control. One day faith bring them together. Fantastic and beautiful journey. I love this book. I would like to recommend for everyone who loves books with emotions. I received ARC to put honest review, I wish to give this book more then 5 stars!! I have waited for Soren's book, after finishing Abel's.
This book isn't as heavy as the last two books, but it definitely still packs an emotional punch. And after much anticipation, we get Soren's story. I was looking forward to reading about Soren, because, and I know Abel was in a very bad place, Abel was awful to Soren without ever really trying to understand him and what he did for a living I have waited for Soren's book, after finishing Abel's. I was looking forward to reading about Soren, because, and I know Abel was in a very bad place, Abel was awful to Soren without ever really trying to understand him and what he did for a living.
Soren's a bit resigned to Abel calling him a "whore," but it still hurt to read, especially knowing all the details now. Soren works at The Escape on Friday and Saturday evenings. It's a club that once looked like a dream to underage Soren. It was a quick way to earn money doing the things he already enjoyed - dancing and sex. Soren rooms with another dancer, Ash, but after years at doing the same thing, the same type of men , Soren wants out.
Everything about his weekends are starting to look more like a burden than an escape from reality. Until he meets Remy. Remy life is orderly and he's an introvert. He likes things clean and done just so, and when he meets year-old brash and loud Soren, it opens up something inside of him. Soren loves to push his buttons and take Remy out of his comfort zone, and when Remy ventures into The Escape, he becomes Soren's salvation.
I will never cross lines you don't want me to cross. I will respect your wishes and you. I'm not like those other men you see at the club. Please don't put me in that same category.
Let me make us something to eat. Just dinner. They're so very different in nature, but there's something about them together that complements one another.
I think this book is structured slightly differently than what I've come to expect from romance books? The conflict mainly takes place towards the beginning of the book, instead of near the end. While it's not necessary to read the first two books in this series, and Soren's book works as a standalone, I think the last part of this book makes more sense with Soren's family dynamic with his parents and two older siblings.
This story goes into some really dark places, but it's never too overwhelming, I think? Trigger warnings for this book would definitely include forced underage prostitution, drug use, and mentions of an attempted suicide references something that happened in a previous book.
There's a HEA at the end of this, but it's a journey to get there. I guess I have some reservations about this book, more so than the previous two. It's made pretty clear that Remy has OCD, but they're written in as "quirks" or something that Soren can somehow make Remy At one point, Soren even purposefully messes up Remy's meticulously organized living room just to see if he would notice. I can't really speak for the OCD rep in this book, but it seems more like a joke that Remy has some "odd quirks" in this story instead of something that's handled with more seriousness?
I don't know, maybe it's just me. There's also a few moments where Soren's dyslexia is mentioned, and handled slightly better than Remy's OCD in this story. But only slightly. There's also one minor, minor detail in the epilogue that I get why the author chose to do this, but it threw me off a bit. Overall, I enjoyed reading about the characters. I liked that even when Remy was helping Soren out, it was never creepy in any way and never looked like Remy was doing all these nice things for Soren for sex.
I really enjoyed seeing my faves from the last book make an appearance. Almost makes me want to go read the first two books again. If I had another box of tissues to go through to read them. Will we get another book in this series? I really want a story for A. J now, because whatever he went through as the oldest at The Escape was worse than what Soren went through and I would love for him to get a HEA too.
While Abel and Kieran from No Regrets and New Beginnings are featured in this story, it can definitely be read as a standalone.
Soren is just trying to get by taking it one step at a time, but working at The Escape nightclub, and being forced to have sex with some of the backroom regulars so he won't lose his job and home is becoming too much for him, but Soren can't seem to find a solution that will let him break While Abel and Kieran from No Regrets and New Beginnings are featured in this story, it can definitely be read as a standalone.
Soren is just trying to get by taking it one step at a time, but working at The Escape nightclub, and being forced to have sex with some of the backroom regulars so he won't lose his job and home is becoming too much for him, but Soren can't seem to find a solution that will let him break free of the nightclub owner, Donny's grasp. Coming home from work one night, he meets Remy in front of his apartment complex where the police are arresting one of the other tenants.
They later meet again at the bar Soren works at during the week as a bartender. Remy wants to get to know Soren better, but Soren doesn't trust Remy or anyone for that matter. Remy is nothing if not persistent, but can he get Soren to trust him enough to help get him away from the life he so desperately wants to escape? I loved both Soren and Remy. Soren is stubborn, but scared.
He's been on his own for quite some time and hasn't had anyone to lean on in years, so it's hard for him to believe that Remy just truly likes him and wants to get to know him without any ulterior motives. Omg Remy, I absolutely loved him.
While he's not perfect, he comes very close. He was so good to Soren and he didn't push. He seemed to know instinctively when to step back and give Soren some breathing room. I wanted to hug poor Remy, he suffered from extreme OCD, as well as Mysphobia, better known as germophobia.
Poor guy, going into The Escape, a seedy nightclub, made his skin crawl and as Soren grows closer to Remy, he can't help but do things like moving objects in his home around, that drives Remy absolutely crazy.
I'll be honest, I'm not a fan of age gaps in books, it's one of the first things I try to decipher when I read a book's blurb, reading big age gaps almost always gives me a creepy feeling.
Logically, I know this is just me, and not the characters, but it makes it harder to enjoy the story. I usually refuse to read books with more than an 8 or so years age gap, but I loved Soren so much, that I just couldn't pass this story up. I'm really glad I didn't, because although there is a 13 year age gap between Soren and Remy, they were meant for one another.
I truly believe with the situation Soren was in he needed someone like Remy, someone who was mature and established to help get him out of his horrible situation. These two men just fit and I absolutely loved both of them to pieces. The progression of the relationship between Soren and Remy was slow, but with Soren's situation, it was realistic. I loved getting to know these two men as they got to know one another.
The story is well-written and paced well. It's much lighter than the other books in the series, but it's still filled with plenty of conflict and angst to help keep the story entertaining and interesting.
Okay, now let's talk about Abel. I love getting to visit with characters from previous stories, but I found myself not liking Abel all that much.
He was a real twat to Soren. I understand him not liking what his brother did for a living, but I thought it was wrong of him to tease him and call him names and whatnot because of it. Abel may not respect what Soren does, but he didn't mind it when it kept a roof over his head, food in his belly and gave him the opportunity to lay in bed all day and drown his sorrows in alcohol over the death of his husband, Landon. I'm glad the author had him come around in the end.
I absolutely adored this story. It captivated me from the moment I started reading and held my attention to the very end. The Escape nightclub had a ton of wonderful secondary characters and was filled with a plethora of new stories to be told, I hope Ms. James gives some of them a voice. Highly recommended! I loved Soren so much. This is, so far, my favorite book from this series and from the author, as well.
I love how easy was to get in touch with Soren's emotions. Well, with both main characters, but I was especially fond on Soren.
I love how full of angst it was. I loved the writing style and getting to know both points of view. The plot was interesting enough to get my attention the whole time.
I like that their relationship was more of a slow burn thing, even though there was attraction from I loved Soren so much. I like that their relationship was more of a slow burn thing, even though there was attraction from the first moment. It made things even better, to see them get to get to a point where the reader believe in their love. At least it was that way for me. I also love the fact that the author address mental illness, as natural as it can be seeing. Without being the whole center of the character's world or the whole center of the story.
It was there. It was a part of the character, but it didn't define who he was. There were very few things about it that I didn't liked.
Maybe only that it was a bit too slow paced sometimes, but overall it was a great. I only have one left in the series, which i plan to read soon and then some others by the author because, right now, the experience with her books has being great. Jul 13, Natalie Miernicki rated it it was amazing. OMG another heart-warming story of love against the odds Nicky is a master at writing characters who are outside the normal alpha males, she makes them real people with very real issues that everyone can relate to..
I was so invested in this book from the beginning as this series has and always will have a special place in my heart. Soren and Remy's story is one that is fraught with obstacles, from Remy's extreme OCD to Soren's brokenness at being used and feeling unloved and thrown away at s OMG another heart-warming story of love against the odds Soren and Remy's story is one that is fraught with obstacles, from Remy's extreme OCD to Soren's brokenness at being used and feeling unloved and thrown away at such a young impressionable age.
Remy makes it his mission to heal Soren's hurt and in turn he finds his soul mate. A truly sweet, loveable story of a broken soul being healed by the kindness of a man with love that knew no bounds. Jul 24, Ash rated it liked it Shelves: age-gap , hurt-comfort , mm , kindle-unlimited.
I loved the glimpses of him we got in Abel's book and didn't really know what to expect with his story. Unfortunately, I didn't love it quite as much as the first two. The biggest thing that drove me nuts with this book was the over-arching theme of "love fixes all.
Here, Remy saves Soren. Bottom line. Remy can do no wrong. The man has no flaws. He's perfection. Ok, yes, he suffers from OCD like, legit OCD, not the OCD you say you have when you spend an extra 10 minutes getting your hair just right , which is a serious illness, yes. And yes, he tells Soren at one point that because of the things his illness causes him to do, he is not perfect.
But, on paper, when reading a romance novel, yes, the man is damn near perfect. It was infuriating. Soren is transformed into a damsel in distress and Remy is his white knight saving the day. Gah I know this sounds crass, what with the abuse, both physical and emotional, that Soren experiences and survives. But the whole, Remy enters the picture and solves everything, thing, really turned me off this book.
It wasn't what I expected after reading the first two books by this author. I've been very impressed with her character development but here, it just didn't work for me. Soren and Remy never felt real to me. Not as characters, and not as two people in love.
I love age gap romances. Love 'em. Eat 'em up. But here, at times, it squicked me out. Soren was almost emotionally stunted, making him seem younger at times than his 22 years, and younger than the life experiences he's had.
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