Redeem
Under My Skin Series, Book 4
Christina Lee
M/M Romance
Release Date: 02.28.19
Cover artist: Kanaxa
BLURB
Successful financial analyst Michael Walsh leads a picture-perfect life that anyone would envy—unless they caught a glimpse beneath the surface. Haunted by failed relationships and self-doubt, Michael harbors a soul-deep loneliness that no number of casual hookups can fulfill. So why can’t he stop thinking about his New Year’s fling with a man whose quiet desperation matches his own?
Barista Stewart Jenkins has an abysmal track record with relationships, and no matter how hard he tries to keep things tightly under wraps, his life is spinning out of control. His hookup with the gorgeous Michael was only supposed to be sex—hot, dirty, and uncomplicated—but that small taste leaves him desperate for more.
Every no-strings encounter that follows between Michael and Stewart peels away more layers, blurring the lines between them, until they’re left with a raw tenderness and acceptance they’re both urgently craving. A relationship absolutely wouldn’t work on paper; they come from drastically different lives and are plagued by inexcusable sins. All that vulnerability is sure to reveal old wounds, and forgiveness seems so far out of reach unless they can find a way around their fears on the road to redemption.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43883032-redeem
EXCERPT
His breaths grew heavier, and his chest rumbled in deep pleasure as he jerked sloppily against me. His hand stayed firm and tight on my cock even as he drew back and shuddered out his release. The sound was so sensual that my orgasm slammed through me at nearly the same time.
“Holy fuck.” My body grew limp as my come spilled over his hand and onto the floor. I shut my eyes and kept my head anchored against the wall as he released his grip and my shaft pulsed in response.
The quiet in the room grew deafening—the only sound our breaths and the muted noises of the crowd outside the door.
“You got a name?” I didn’t know why I said it out loud. It was only a fleeting thought through my mottled brain.
“Why the fuck does it matter?” he replied as the sound of his zipper cut through the echoing silence. “Not like I’ll ever see you again.”
“Dunno.” My cheeks flushed red, so I kept my head buried in my arm. “Maybe when I yank on my cock later, replaying this scene in my head, I can call you something.”
He didn’t respond. I heard him straightening his clothes and then pulling a few paper towels, which he forced into my hand. “Michael,” he mumbled against my ear.
And then he was gone.
5 Stars
Redeem: such a fitting title for this story. Ms. Lee performed somewhat of a miracle in taking, not one, but two characters who were complete asshats and she not only made them redeemable, she made me fall in love with them.
I’ll be honest, I had my reservations about reading this story. I really disliked both Michael and Stewart when I was introduced to them in the previous installments in the series, but as I got to know them, I could understand what caused them to act as they did. They were both, in different ways, scared and insecure.
I loved the growth they both showed throughout the story. The change in each of them was remarkable, yet some of those characteristics we all came to hate about them in our previous meetings stayed intact, but seeing them as a loving couple made those characteristics somehow more bearable and maybe even a bit endearing.
As scared as I was in the beginning to read this story, I ended up absolutely loving it and I wasn’t quite ready for it to end. It’s well-written and flows well. Michael and Stewart had amazing chemistry and omg, were they hot together! This book is filled with tons of smoking hot sex. I thought my iPad, and maybe myself, might combust it was so hot. This was a thoroughly enjoyable read and even if you hated Stewart and Michael, give their story a chance! Very recommendable!
*copy provided by author/publisher in exchange for an honest review*
Once upon a time, I lived in New York City and was a wardrobe stylist. I spent my days shopping for photo shoots, getting into cabs, eating amazing food, and drinking coffee at my favorite hangouts.
Now I live in the Midwest with my husband and son—my two favorite guys. I've been a clinical social worker and a special education teacher. But it wasn't until I wrote a weekly column for the local newspaper that I realized I could turn the fairytales inside my head into the reality of writing fiction.
I write Adult, New Adult, and M/M Contemporary Romance. I'm addicted to lip gloss and salted caramel everything. I believes in true love and kissing, so writing romance novels has become a dream job.
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