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Dissonace
(Blue Notes 07)
by
Shira Anthony
British lord Cameron Sherrington has hit rock bottom. The love of his life, opera sensation Aiden Lind, is marrying another man, and Cam knows itās his own fault for pushing Aiden away. Then someone tries to set him up and take away his family business. Facing arrest by US authorities on charges of money laundering and with no money to return to London, Cam decides to run. But with no money and no place to stay, itās not exactly the Hollywood thriller heād imagined.
When Cam hears Galen Rusk play in a lonely subway station, heās intrigued. But his assumptions about Galen are all wrong, and their unusual relationship isnāt exactly what Cam bargained for. Add to that the nightmares that dog him nightly, and Camās world is shaken to its core. Cam figures he had it coming to him, that itās all penance due on a life lived without honesty. He just never figured he might not be able to survive it.
Note: Blue Notes Series novels are standalone stories, and can be read in any order.
Title: Play Acting Series: Gin & Jazz, #7 Author: Morticia Knight Genre: Historical Gay Romance Length: Novel (165 pages) Publisher: Totally bound (September 5th 2014) Heat Level: Moderate to Explicit Heart Rating: ā„ā„ā„ā„ā„ 5 Hearts Reviewer: Tams Blurb: Former screen idol, Roman Pasquale, struggles to survive in Hollywood as the silent film era comes to a close. But a fresh new playwright is in town and he wants Roman to be more than just his star.
The past few years havenāt been kind to fading film star, Roman Pasquale. But then again, he was never very kind to anyone else either. Heās had time to reminisce on his mistakes and to accept responsibility for how he hurt others. Now that Global Studios has turned their back on him, heās had to sell his grand estate and start over in a modest apartment.
His former co-star, actress Maude Simons, suggests that he meet with new playwright, Max Vogel. Not only will he get the chance to be the star again, Roman can really use the money. What he doesnāt expect, is how strongly heās attracted to the easy-going, confident young manāand the very wicked thoughts he has about him.
Playwright and director, Max Vogel, is delighted that the great Roman Pasquale has agreed to star in his play. What he was unprepared for however, was the intense physical spark that ignited the moment they met. Heās been warned of Romanās reputation for being difficult to work with, but heās willing to take the riskāeven though his career depends on the success of this one play.
Max needs to coax a heartfelt performance out of Roman and Roman needs to live up to his resolve to be a better man. But maybe the real issue is whether or not the director and actor can resist the passion they have for one another, a lust so strong that it catches them unaware. Is their lust really love? Or will the drive for success destroy any hope for a happily-ever-after?
Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of fisting and references to childhood rape.
Publisher’s Note: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series but can be read as a standalone.
* Note, this title is available for early release download through Totally Bound.Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/play-acting Review: Let me start by saying, Iāve been waiting for this book since the end of the third book! And while itās noted as being a standalone story, I highly recommend you read this series in order, as each story is woven through them all in all the characters touch each book in a different way.
Roman Pasquale is having a hard time as of late. Still bitter over his breakup with the only person he truly ever loved, Jack, now heās dealing with his failing movie career. He packs up his mansion, sells off most of his things and moves to a modest apartment in a building that is occupied by same-sex couples only. The silver lining in his otherwise dreary life. Heās quite surprised when he learns that up and coming playwright, Max Vogel, wants him to try out for the lead in his new play.
Max has met Roman in passing previously, but the big time movie star didnāt give Max the time of day. Unknowingly, they run in the same circles and have the same frenemies. But there was that one motion picture Roman did with acclaimed director Andre Chenard that really settled it for Max, and he wrote the character of Allistair around that performance, around that man, Roman Pasquale.
When the two meet the chemistry is not only evident, itās stifling! Roman has long since given up on ever loving again, on finding a man who could stand beside him and still shine. Itās like Max says to him their first time together, āItās like you take up all the space in the room.ā And he does. Roman is a domineering and commanding presence. Is Max the ying to his yang? And Max as well has never had a lover that would use him and do the things to him he begged for. The two seem to meld to each otherās bodies and personalities as if they were made for each other.
But old habits die-hard. When the play is a huge success and Broadway comes calling, Roman assumes that Max will leave him and be done. Max is infuriated with Romanās attitude, and after he just asked him to move in with him. It will take the help of Romans two most unlikely allies to help him prove to Max that he loves him and will follow him anywhere.
What a fitting end to a fantastic series. Knight has given us a blast from the past with her Gin & Jazz series full of historical references to the prohibition era complete with costumes, props and big time stars. From the first page of the first book Iāve been completely immersed in these stories. Iām on pins and needles after each one ends, anxious to see where the next book takes me in this world of fame and easy money, Gin joints, the glamorous life of Hollywood royalty and reality of these four couples.
Knight was genius when creating the different men, personalities and couples throughout this series. Cute, innocent Jack with the more experienced Nick, then with the domineering Roman, but always intended to be back with his soul mate Nick. Vincent and Juan, the BDSM couple of the bunch, and my personal favourite. Andre and Will, two stubborn and heard headed men that had to learn the value of give and take in order to make it work.
And we end with Roman getting his second chance at happiness with the younger and eager to please Max. This particular couple has to learn to trust and communicate with each other. The love and attraction are there, and only seems to grow stronger the longer they are together. But to move forward, they will have to let go of the past. Roman is used to being in control, and Max is more than willing to allow that control, in the bedroom. Their relationship is definitely one of compromise and trust. They really bring out the best and the worst in each other.
This is a must read series, there is a little bit of everything for any reader to enjoy. Depending on the couple and their particular story there is murder, suspense, angst, drama and most of all… Love. There is a whole lot of love. Sexy, sweet, sweaty, sticky, no holds barred, romantic, intense, beautiful love! Damn Iām going to miss these boys!!
On a side note, to the Author, my partner in crime, Miss Morticia Knight, you humble me with your words. Thank you.
