Use Your Illusion by Jade Falconer

Story: 7.5
Presentation: 8.5
Total: 16
Publisher: Phaze Books
Contemporary M/M erotic
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Blurb: Tanner can't help but lust after sexy football player Brent. But Brent's straight, or so Tanner thinks, so Tanner dresses like a hot girl to flirt with him at a party.

But Tanner is a little too convincing, and Brent really wants to get to know "her" better. When the truth is revealed, Brent isn't the only who is surprised.

Review: Jade penned a story that entertained, but left me with an uncomfortable feeling while I was reading. The blurb doesn’t mislead the reader. The story is based on deception, but Jade wrote it so well, that she made Tanner a bit unlikeable. But I imagine that was the point of the story. The sex is hot, but I felt for Brent in a way that I didn’t want to. I felt sorry for him. I wanted him to know what he was getting into and because I never knew his thoughts, I was only able to know what Tanner felt. In defense, he felt like shit for what he was doing but he could stop the deceit. In the end, the story comes full circle and the uneasiness is replaced with understanding and acceptance. But that won’t change how you feel while you’re reading. I still can recommend this book as a hot story that pulls you in. Books without angst and tension are usually boring. And Use Your Illusion is not boring at all. It evokes emotions.

Phaze Binary Stars 7: Light My Fire and Dr Feelgood by Jade Falconer and Jack Greene

Story 9
Presentation 9
Total 18
Publisher: Phaze
Contemporary M/M erotic romance
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Blurb: Dr. Feelgood: Sebastian's an up and coming pop star, but when appendicitis strikes, he ends up in the ER. Sexy doctor Brandon takes care of him, but Sebastian wants more personal care.

Light My Fire: Trapped by a forest fire, Trevor is rescued by handsome firefighter Will. There's a spark of lust between them that's impossible to put out.


Review: Light My Fire – The story has an exciting beginning. The characters have instant chemistry but there is a nice steady build up to the climatic sex. Damn, it was totally hot manlove, but it was also emotional and the burgeoning feelings between Trevor and Will leave a warmth in your belly even after the final words are read. These were two fantastic characters.

Review: Dr. Feelgood – This story has a note of humor to the opening scenes, but the words quickly spiral into stimulating sexual anticipation. You can feel the words building to a crescendo between Brandon and Cameron. (I could find no reference in the story to the Sebastian in the blurb). The dialog drove the story and the sex made it sizzle. These are two stories worth reading.