Nothing But Smoke
by Daisy Harris
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BLURB:
Sometimes good boys do bad things.
Fire and Rain, Book 3
Michael Larson considers himself one of the good guys. He
recycles, eats mostly vegan, and volunteers. But one night, while on a jog through
a Seattle park, he encounters a sexy man on a motorcycle he wants to be bad
with.
Firefighter Nicky O’Brian barely has time to even think about a
sex life. Between his job and caring for his critically ill mother, his only
pleasures involve a few racy videos and occasional nighttime forays to find men
willing to help him forget his troubles.
It was supposed to be a one-time, anonymous hookup—until fate
intervenes and their mutual attraction blossoms into a furtive affair. Michael
doesn’t date closeted guys, but for the haunted, lonely Nicky he makes an
exception.
When Nicky’s mother takes a turn for the worse, Michael is forced
to make a choice between idealism and compassion. And as Nicky’s needs spiral
out of control, Michael realizes that a new set of ideals could be exactly what
he needs to keep love in his life—for good.
Warning: Contains sex in the trees, sex in parked cars, and sex in
other uncomfortable places. Tissues are required, because the ending will make
you cry—and maybe make you want to call your Mom.
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EXCERPT
Where
would I have seen…?
The
answer snapped into his head, like a whip cracking against his consciousness.
Leather
Dude from the park. F**k, f**k, f**k.
Michael
dropped his gaze to his plate.
“Well,
hurry up, or we’ll be done by the time you get around to eating.” Henri grabbed
a chicken leg out of a bucket and headed to their spot.
Scooping
casserole onto his plate, Michael snuck another glance at the man he’d blown in
the park.
The
guy’s friends moved away from him, leaving him standing awkwardly on the outer
edge of a conversation between a middle-aged man—who Michael figured was a boss
of some kind—and a couple women.
Not
that Michael cared, but he couldn’t help wondering if the younger woman was the
guy’s girlfriend. He guessed not, since Leather Dude didn’t lift his chin when
she said something to him. Instead he kept his eyes on the grass like he was
measuring its growth for a science experiment.
In
the bright afternoon, Leather Dude’s bulk was even more pronounced than it had
been at the park. His shoulders and chest strained his shirt, his biceps so
pumped they barely fit through the sleeves.
With
a nervous scratch to the back of his neck, the guy darted his gaze Michael’s
direction before dropping it back to the grass.
What…?
Oh!
Michael
spun away, realizing the guy was ignoring him on purpose. God, that was weird.
Normally when Michael ran into guys he’d messed around with, Michael was the
one ducking behind trees or slipping into the nearest coffee shop to avoid
conversation. He headed back to his friends before he was tempted to stare at
the guy any longer. Something about Leather Dude had Michael wanting to twist
around again, check out the guy one more time.
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AUTHOR Bio and
Links:
Birkenstock-wearing
glamour girl and mother of two by immaculate conception, Daisy Harris still
isn't sure if she writes erotica. Her romances start out innocently enough.
However, her characters behave like complete sluts. Much to Miss Harris's dismay
the sex tends to get completely out of hand.
She
writes about fantastical creatures and about young men getting their freak on,
and she's never missed an episode of The Walking Dead.
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Source: eARC for Honest Review Courtesy of Author & Goddess Fish Promotions
Genre: MM Contemporary Romance
Part of a series but can be read as a standalone
My Nothing But Smoke Review ...
In the last couple of books I have to admit that I was not a big fan of Michael but Daisy has found a way to transform Michael into a sweetheart and not as much of the dick that he has come across as before.
Michael has been once burnt by a closeted case so he is a little gun shy when it comes to relationships especially if they are still in the closet.
For Nicky, he thinks he knows what he wants just has never really wanted to rock his mother's religious beliefs or has he had the time to jump up and grab it. I liked the idea of Nicky but I didn't quite connect with his character.
For Nicky, once he meets Michael and gets to know him a bit better he realizes what he truly needs and wants. To be together with Michael he has to come out of the closet but why rock the boat when his mother is dying.
For Michael, he has rules to guard his heart but I felt like he wasn't patient enough to Nicky's situation. Nicky wasn't remotely like his ex, but Michael safe guarding almost pushes Nicky away. But Nicky is the strong one who fights for them.
Sweet coming out story! I'm a big fan of Daisy Harris and I do like this series as it is quick, sweet and a light MM read.
3 Coming out Thumbs up!
Lauren
It's been a good tour.
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I agree. L
Deletemy pleasure. thanks for the opportunity. L
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for having me on the blog, Lauren! And thanks for taking the time to read and review Nothing But Smoke. :)
ReplyDeleteOh! Daisy. It is always a pleasure to read and review your books. Thank you. L
DeleteAwesome review. Thank you for a fun tour =)
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Such a fun review!!!
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