Appeal To
You
Beyond the Cove Series, Book 3
Jaclyn Quinn
M/M Romance
Release Date: 07.31.19
Cover design by Cate Ashwood
Blurb
Will the demons of the past ruin any hope for
the future?
If there’s anyone who knows how to have a good
time—be it with a man or a woman—it’s Ryder Pearce. Master of the
nail-it-and-bail-it theory, he lives his life for one person and one person
only: himself. When a man enters Ryder’s life who challenges him on every
flirtation, every sexual innuendo he can come up with, Ryder’s thrown off his
game in a big way. Because there’s one thing the man has made perfectly
clear—they’ve played this game before, and Ryder doesn’t remember the outcome.
Avery Hamilton has seen all of Ryder’s moves and
has witnessed his sex appeal. He knows all too well about his cocky sense of
humor and his penchant for one-night stands. There was a time in his life when
he’d taken the bait, but this time around, he wants more. He’s seen Ryder’s
act; what he hasn’t seen is Ryder—the real Ryder he hides from the world.
When both men come together to help a young boy,
Ryder’s forced to face things from his past he’s blocked out. Things he never
wanted anyone to know. Now, Ryder has one fear… Will revealing that side of
himself be real enough for Avery? Or will it be the reason Avery walks away?
*Warning: This book contains off-page references
to sexual/physical abuse of a minor. This book is the third book in a series.
Reading the books out of order may result in spoilers.
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Review
I
first have to say, I have been excitedly waiting for this book since finishing
the last book in this series Thirst For
You. Although, it is not a necessity to have read the first two books in
this series, I would highly suggest you do, for one they are extraordinary
reads, however the author does try and go back so the reader is familiar with
the previous couples as well as all the other characters. In my opinion, it
definitely does help to have prior knowledge of the family dynamics. In Author
Jaclyn Quinn’s third book Appeal To You she
finally reveals her story line for Avery and Ryder.
Just.
Wow!! I thought I would break before their journey was entirely unfolded. This
was without a doubt, one of the most gut wrenching, soul searching, tissue
consuming story lines, I have read this month.
These
two beautiful, strong, stubborn and definitely poorly communicated men make it so
much harder on themselves throughout the course of this story for their well-deserved
happiness.
One
that branded himself at such a young age as not being worthy enough for someone
to love him. The other although never struggled financially as a child, lacked
love and affection and felt his home was more of a mausoleum rather than a
loving and caring place.
Having
met a year prior, these two can’t seem to be in a room for longer than a few
minutes before they are insulting each other and throwing sexual innuendos. I
absolutely adore the craziness that surrounded these two men.
It
just takes another’s tragedy for these two not only to take a look at each
other, but also some hard truths about themselves.
Not to
worry, there is much craziness still surrounding them with their loving made up
family always there to lend a supporting ear or a hit upside the head!
Excerpt
“Listen,
about earlier…” Avery began, hoping to get some kind of conversation going. “I
really am sorry. I have this knee-jerk reaction to jump to conclusions with
you.” Avery nudged Ryder playfully with his arm until he looked over at him.
“You’re too damn quiet, and it’s making me nervous.”
Ryder laughed. “Never thought you’d say that, huh?” He shrugged
his shoulders, looking forward again. “Forget about it, man. Trust me”—he
glanced back over at Avery—“I’m nowhere near perfect. I fuck up every damn
day.” His gaze shifted forward again as they separated, letting an older couple
walk between them. When they met up again, Ryder added, “Most of the time,
though, even if it doesn’t seem like it, it’s with good intentions.” His eyes
flicked again to Avery’s, but it was as if he didn’t want to hold eye contact
and nervously looked ahead once more.
“It hasn’t gone unnoticed. Not by me.” Avery owed him at least
that much. Ryder’s surprised smile from Avery’s admission made him laugh.
“Don’t look so shocked. I’m a very perceptive man. Not much gets past me.”
All at once, the smile faded, and Ryder looked straight ahead
again. “Is that so?”
Avery stopped short in the middle of the boardwalk, crossing
his arms over his chest. Ryder looked back at him as he also came to a stop and
turned around. “Yeah, it is. Like the fact that you’re acting weird. What the
hell is up with you today?”
“Why does something have to be up?”
“Are you only going to answer me with questions?”
“Do you want me to only answer you with questions?”
Avery hung his head back and groaned. “Jesus Christ, sometimes I
just want to strangle you.”
Ryder closed the distance between them with two slow steps. “I’ll
try anything once. Didn’t take you for a breath play kind of guy, though. Do
you make that groaning sound you just made while you do it? Because yes,
please.”
Avery straightened his back then leaned his face only a few inches
away from Ryder. “You really don’t take anything seriously, do you?” His tone
came out huskier than he’d meant it to, but this man kept him in a perpetual
state of frustration—including sexual.
“Sex. I take sex very seriously,” Ryder retorted, but his face
didn’t show the conviction of his words. Damn, Avery was so tired of staring at
the same fucking wall Ryder had built around himself. Ryder was, surprisingly,
the first to break eye contact, moving his gaze to the ocean.
This wasn’t accomplishing anything, and they sure as hell weren’t
going to find Chris by standing here.
Yet, Avery refused to let the man get the last word. He lifted a
finger to Ryder’s cheek, turning his head so he was looking at him again.
“You’re acting weird, and it has nothing to do with sex.” Avery stepped around
Ryder to continue walking, pissed that Ryder always had a way of pushing his
buttons. So, push back. He turned abruptly, making Ryder bump into him.
He stared down into gray eyes and couldn’t help himself when he said, “Although,
if we were talking sex… Breath play? No. But I can make you come so hard,
you’ll be gasping for air when I’m done with you.”
“Hot damn,” Ryder whispered right before Avery forced himself to
turn around again, holding back a smug smile as he began to walk and scan the
area.
I have been an artist from a very young age. From drawing cartoon
characters and evolving into portraits, making jewelry, photography, and now
writing. I have an amazing support system in my family and friends and couldn’t
be more grateful.
I live in central New Jersey, love summers at the Jersey Shore,
rock music, wine, sexy men, and laughing a lot with my amazing friends and
family. Sunday dinners at my parents’ house are crazy, hysterical and you can
count on a movie quote…or ten…being thrown out. Insults between siblings is how
we show our love for each other!
When I’m not creating, you can find me reading books from my
favorite authors. I’m a hopeless romantic, starving for passionate characters
and always craving that happy ending, whether in reading or in writing my own
books.
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