From the touching dedication to the sigh-worthy conclusion to the crazy-good sexy in between, Lauren Blakely proves without a doubt that love is love and is a truly wonderful thing. As her second time diving into the M/M genre, it's even better than her first. Perfectly combining a forbidden kind of relationship between the rock star that is Stone Zenith and his stoic bodyguard that is Jackson Pearce, I fell head over heels with every word of this well-written story.
Once again giving us smart characters who find in the other that missing piece of their very souls, it's a long road to any semblance of happy but worth every bit of indecision. I totally understood how Jackson could fall for the seeming devil may care kind of man that is Stone. Their mutual dedication to their respective 'jobs' gives each more than a bit of respect for the other and how well they perform. Stone is extremely likable and the way he gets Jackson to chill a bit is great to witness. And in turn, Jackson sees in Stone a man who loves singing for his rabid fans, always leaving them wanting more and always wanting to keep them happy.
Their attraction is off the charts explosive even from the very start. As much as they try to deny what they feel for the other and thinking it's simply a physical kind of pull between them, I could even feel the heat radiating off of Stone and Jackson whenever the other was near. Hoping the decision that one night together could scratch the itch that won't go away for either of them, imagine my glee when that didn't exactly work out the way they planned.
Their trysts are decidedly filthy, giving me reasons once more to have to continually fan myself as I read each page. Stone and his J bring the heat like nobody's business and as much as they couldn't stay away from each other when they weren't boss and bodyguard, I, too, couldn't get enough of their fiery chemistry.
But in true Blakely fashion, it's the heartwarming moments that make this book complete. Stone and Jackson find a special kind of rhythm the more they spend time together, whether it's exploring each other's bodies or talking about long-forgotten renditions of popular songs. They fill the hollow space that exists in the other and their unexpected love is pure radiance. The secret smiles and lingering touches prove that over and over again.
I have to say that I am personally thrilled that Lauren Blakely has decided to continue to explore this genre. With One Time Only providing the absolute balance of conflict and lust together with witty banter and a whole lot of heart, I feel as if she has truly found her stride with this book and I look forward to more from her in the M/M world.
Stone and Jackson are a couple of lovesick fools and I feel extremely lucky to have been able to be on this incredible journey with them. The trust, the adoration and the admiration they have for each other together with the pure animal magnetism they possess both in and out of the bedroom is one hell of a winning combination.
5 huge stars!
One Time Only
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Last update: 09-04-2024
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