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The phone conversation reminded me of an old rom-com... 'Pillow talk' with Rock Hudson and Doris Day!

Oh no...Maggie is so intelligent, witty, sarcastic, just... too smart and classy for Venetia!

So ... Billy likes Dylan but, Dylan might be liking Tylor. Tylor likes Brandon and Brandon likes Tylor but - it's complicated! Devin is 'asshat' - why, nobody knows!

You just HAVE to read this new edition of Finding Home: Halos and Heroes, Bk 1 - Fiction - Gay Authors!!! This story gives completely new vision of the characters. Not limited by editors, @JJQuinn wrote very extensive and detailed chapters, with amazing monologues (mainly by Sam as it is from his POV), dialogues, flashbacks and some great smut! 😉 So, the Book 1 is a MUST READ! Nevertheless, let me give you my view of the cheating part. Sam and Max have a long history. Max came back to express his love to Sam - which is a too little too late! He starts with a kiss and Sam stops it at one moment. But kiss was very important - it shows to both of them where they stand, and that Sam has moved on! At the same time, in a little bit sad way, it is a farewell kiss! That moment in hotel room goes a little bit different than in first version. Still, in my private conversations with @JJQuinn I've always called it - Man on a suicide mission. That is how Sam felt at that moment. It is not cheating, it is regression, and I must admit, it's Max who is sober enough to stop it until it's too late! As for the 'consolation price'...I think the biggest fear of that has the Roman toward the Max. But they are coming around too...I'm eagerly waiting the next chapter! Anyway, start reading Book 1. I always thought of first version as good story, but this is a masterpiece!

This would be the case if this story was some high-school drama. Sam is an army veteran, a war hero who suffers from serious condition of PTSD. It's not fair to call such a man coward. He severely hurt Ben, actually, he could have easily killed him during that attack! So, all that Sam think in that moment is how to protect Ben from himself. Sam running away from hospital is a move of a desperate man. It was certainly a mistake, but let's not forget that it is a consequence of not treated PTSD (add childhood drama, growing up in dysfunctional family with abusive father). Sam thought love is enough...well, it is not! Of course, Sam had to start a serous healing and counseling to be ready to stand in front of Ben, apologize and move forward. But Ben is the first being 'obsessed with Max's hurting'...and of course he is. Ben got his HEA -he got his man, even his estranged brother is at the wedding...he is not some poor victim here! Max is paying for his 'stupidity' but, when man at his lowest, why to push him more? Max is family, so, his wellbeing is in everyone's best interest, including Ben. Tara is a healer. She is a good friend to all but now, she is where she is most needed...and it is with Max. She is not choosing sides; she is connecting people. What I think of Tara at this moment of the story is that she has strong ability to help others with their issues but lack of ability to help herself. She knows Ben very well, she knows his medicine. 😉 And then this story could easily slip into unnecessary melodrama. There are so many dialogs in this story, so many long and profound conversations, sometimes even during sex that I'm not sure what kind of conversation is missing. Both Ben and Sam were hurting, with the help of family and friends they have found their way out. Finally, let's not forget, there was no cheating. Even temptation was Sam trying to escape, so, there is no need for some stronger punishment. Anyway, I agree one thing with you - complicated characters and complicated relationships! 🙂

What amazing chapter!!! This party reminds me of Mystery dinner theatre... I've been waiting murder to happen! I just LOVE Gray's...and even Vincent's sarcasm! 😁

Great, just escaped one hell to jump into another! Is there, at least, one "normal" mother in these stories? 🤪

Boys will always find the way! 😉

Try strip poker next time! As for the favorite titles, here are my choices: 1. Finding Home series; Halos and Heroes by @JJQuinn. I, generally, like JJ's titles, they are very poetic. 2. Almost all stories by @Ronyx but I'll highlight Brittle as a Bird. Many of his titles are symbolic and I like them very much. 3. @Mrsgnomie, I like her playing with the words. Tied up in Knotts is my favorite! 4. @CasualWanderer82 has great titles: Kingdom of Men, Wicked Games... One little remark. I was never drawn so much to the story by its title as by description given by author (and Reviews). I've missed some great stories because of some, not so good, descriptions. So, dear authors, take your time when you make a story description, it can be very (un)helpful to readers!

Interesting you say deliberately... I never thought of Owen as mean, just pussy...or wuss! Seems that Neil is much better man than I am as he is ready to forgive betrayal! Although, I can understand Neil's desperate need for 'normality'! If speaking to his 'friends' and playing 'amnesia' means going back to 'normality', Neil is ready to embrace it even without a proper apology. Of course, these boys are still young and there is still hope for some of them to build a character. It was one phone call in this chapter enough for Owen to feel at least a tiny piece of humiliation. As for the Lucas, he is mean but there is a reason for that (I don't say 'excuse') but, once the truth comes out, I would be ready to forgive him. I think Neil would be too!

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

I think Amaris is the mother figure Kalian never had! Ok, maybe a bit unconventional mother, but Kalian is not an infant to be breastfeed and listen lullabies! Talon's jealousy is irrational, but he'll come around!

Just great...we'll blame it on 'amnesia' and continue as nothing happened. If I remember well, Neil almost tried to kill himself and now, 'we'll just continue where we've stopped and blame Lucas for everything'...so, the 'great' friends can clear their conscience! 'Mighty Owain, his excellency the Ambassador' could apologize at least because this: IS NOT apologize, it's bullshit! True! 🤷‍♂️

I'm still not sure where this Lex's obsession with Kalian came from... At first, I thought he needed him for promotion and position at the court. But he could much easily use very willing Anika if that was his motive! I thought he wanted him for his powers...or it was just some crazy lust and need to dominate, once week Kalian...

WOW, this is one of your best chapters @Robert Hugill!!! And it is 'only' one dialogue...more or less! I'm touched by the sincerity and delicacy of their conversation. Oh Gray...

Pretty but utterly useless. I can relate honeysuckle.”

This is all one huge miscommunication! I even suspect @Jason Rimbaud you've deliberately mixed Brandon and Tyler's names (for a moment, I was confused who was driving with Ashley) to play with our heads! 😜

This Lex is so annoying, I'm sick of him!!! Does anybody knock at the door in this house?! 🤪

What did Taylor actually expect from Brandon?! He ghosted him for...how long... And now, Taylor is in love, but Brandon has issues. Because, behind this 'slutty' facade, there's a boy who is hurt! Brandon has built walls of self-defense... I wondering is Devin doing some prank...or he lost a bet, so he has to ignore Taylor. I really don't have any rational explanation! As for the family secrets...hm, I like all the theories... I'm eager to see the revelation!

WOW, three gay guys with their partners and friends...Philpott Towers is going to become Soho! Anyway, I was thinking that we need to take Venetia a present. What say you to a pair of signed Graham Philpott volumes?” Who would say Vince can be so lucid... Ha, I know it would be out of character, but Grey used a strong self-control not to show Vince a middle finger after Venetia's "invitation"!

Jack reminds me of tailor from the fairytale The Brave Little Tailor! "Seven at One Blow" - whatever the seven means!

Well, that was an entrance!

I think he hates himself, hence the hate toward the rest of the world!

I just hope Devin doesn't turn out to be a homophobe! Or maybe he's jealous... 🤔