Bayou Book Junkie: Just Stay by Aria Grace - Book Blast, Excerpt, 4 Star ARC Review and Giveaway

Monday, December 29, 2014

Just Stay by Aria Grace - Book Blast, Excerpt, 4 Star ARC Review and Giveaway

Publisher: Surrendered Press

Cover Artist: Sexy Men Pix

Blurb(s):

When Spencer agreed to help take down the leader of a Portland crime family, he didn't realize he'd end the night with the bloodied body of an unknowing accomplice in his arms. His initial interest in Dylan was purely physical but when Dylan stepped in front of Topher's gun and saved Spencer, the lust quickly turned into something more. Something he wasn't sure he'd ever find in the fast-paced dot com world he was from.

For mature readers.

Categories: M/M Romance

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23159297-just-stay?from_search=true

Excerpt:

He looks over his shoulder at his back, straining to see the smeared blood. “This should be fun.”

I turn around and step back to him. “Oh, right. Well, um, I can, you know, help with your back…if you want.”

Dylan’s eyes drop to my crotch and slowly trail up to my face. “Sure, if you don’t mind.”

I silently follow him into the bathroom. He turns on the bath faucet and sets the temperature. Looking down at his boxers then back at me, he steps over the side of the tub and lowers himself into the rising water, careful to keep his bandages dry. “Ahh, that fucking hurts but it feels good.”

I reach for the bar of soap and unwrap the delicate paper surrounding it. Dipping it in the water with a hand towel, I lather it up. “Lean forward a little.”

Dylan looks deeply into my eyes before scooting forward and resting his cheek on the side of the tub. With gentle strokes, I wash away the smears of blood on his back and side. When there isn’t anything left on his back, I hold my breath and move the towel to the outside of his bronze bicep.

One eye peeks open and Dylan smiles faintly without stopping me. “I could just fall asleep.”

“Well, I probably can’t lift you out without hurting your shoulder so try to stay awake for another minute.” With much more force, I run the sudsy towel over the front of his torso, stopping about an inch from the waist band of his wet boxers.

Pages or Words: 240 pages

Tracy's Review:

This book was provided to me by the author/publisher via Pride Promotions in exchange for an honest review

4 Stars

When Dylan's boss, Topher points a gun at Spencer, to save Spencer's life, Dylan jumps in front of him, and takes a bullet to the shoulder.

Spencer is a computer geek from California. Dylan works for a crime family in Portland. The come from two totally different lifestyles/background.

This was a good read, but it wasn't great. I liked both the characters, but I just didn't feel a connection or a chemistry between these characters.

For as slow as the story moved in the beginning, it felt very rushed in the end, and questions were left unanswered, issues left unresolved. You have all this build-up, and then in a couple of chapters it's all over. I was left wanting a couple of more chapters to really wrap things up and tell me what happened at the climax of the story.

I was actually really confused at the beginning of the story. It started at the shooting and I had no clue who all these people were or what was going on. It says all these books can be read as a standalone, but I actually think I would have benefitted from having read book 3.

I do have one last burning question for Ms, Grace!

I need to know how many time the word "shit" is said during the movie, The Breakfast Club!?! lol

Author Name: Aria Grace

Author Bio: Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Aria enjoys the year round sunshine and laid back environment of the west coast. She lives with her husband and two children on a quiet hill that gives her lots of time to read and write. Her first series was a semi-traditional look at sexy gigs found online. She has now ventured into the exciting M/M world of gay erotica. She loves to hear from readers so please feel free to drop her a note or visit her at www.ariagracebooks.com.

Where to find the author:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ariagracebooks

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Tour Dates: December 29th, 2014