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Dream (Skins, #1)

Garrett Leigh

Start date: June 17, 2018

Finish date: June 22, 2018

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Jun 20, 2018 Diana rated it really liked it

Shelves: turning-pages-buddy-read, m-m

3.5 stars

I am really struggling with the rating for this one because I felt like I was reading two different books, which totally confused me.

The first half of the book, I didn’t like either M/C and I didn’t feel their connection either. While Dylan was more likeable and friendly, Angelo was angry and I don’t think liked anybody. They both had their issues that they struggled with. Dylan just got out of a three way relationship and was trying to figure out life without his best friend. While Ang ...more

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Jan 06, 2018 Sheri rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: hot-hot-hot, oh-so-british, angst-fest

First things first…I freaking LOVED this book. Garrett’s books are apologetically painful in the very best way and this angst-ridden ride was no exception. When Leigh creates literary works of art, I imagine they parallel her edible art. Delectable but sometimes biting, succulent and most definitely spicy. My mouth automatically waters when she releases a new book and this was even better because it’s the start of a new series. Yay! What surprised me this round was the character crossovers. To b First things first…I freaking LOVED this book. Garrett’s books are apologetically painful in the very best way and this angst-ridden ride was no exception. When Leigh creates literary works of art, I imagine they parallel her edible art. Delectable but sometimes biting, succulent and most definitely spicy. My mouth automatically waters when she releases a new book and this was even better because it’s the start of a new series. Yay! What surprised me this round was the character crossovers. To be honest, I didn’t truly pay attention to ‘who’ was in the blurb. I just knew it was the latest and greatest Garrett Special and I had to have it. Interestingly enough, this story intermingles with my favorite and least favorite books from Leigh’s bookshelves. Misfits is easily my favorite and I was thrilled to see Dylan step up to the center stage. Dylan also appeared in What Matters and sadly, Eddie and Sam’s story did not work so well for me. I can’t say I really enjoyed Eddie’s page time anymore than before but it didn’t diminish my enjoyment either.

Leave it to Garrett to start this story with a bang…or more precisely a ruthless shag. Dylan is recovering from a brutal breakup. He was in a poly relationship with his best friend and his girl but a shift occurred and he realized he was on the other side of the rift. Licking his wounds, he decided a distraction was in order. A visit to the local sex club with a session in the basement (blind and ferocious) should help jump-start his clean slate. It was certainly a night to remember. When he runs into his sensational lover at work, his equilibrium is rattled. There’s no denying their fierce attraction. The air around them thrums with electricity, charged like a loose live wire. And just like a power surge the impressive spike leaves them stunned. Dylan craves Angelo with an incessant hunger. Dylan awakens something buried deep in Angelo and he yearns to hold onto it. But Angelo won’t let him in. They both want each other but…something’s gotta give.

What's to like: A polished product is always a guarantee when it comes to anything with Leigh’s signature. Her fastidious research is clear every time. My eyes open a little bit wider with every book. This round it was ME or CFS that she presents and Angelo is desperately trying to hide his condition while fighting a losing battle with his family’s dire situation. He’s hung up his dancing shoes and donned an apron in hopes of salvaging his family’s business. In a final grasp at holding things together, he seeks help from a debt adviser. Of course, the man who has been haunting his dreams since his visit to Lovato’s the week before is the same man searching for a hope and a prayer in his finances. His dreams are simple yet appear completely out of reach. Unless he opens his heart. Which brings me to…..

What's to love: I love how genuine the emotions are between Angelo and Dylan. They are overcome from the very first moment with a torrent of feels. Their passion is intense but they quickly become friends. But Angelo is terrified of allowing anyone past his walls. His life isn’t stable and he can’t saddle a partner to him while he’s sinking. Hitting rock bottom brings everything into focus. But is he too late? And why would Dylan want him with all of his baggage? Because he’s strapped like a pack mule at the moment. He’s better off alone. Right? *hint* Nope. Angelo isn’t the only one struggling. Dylan craves to move forward but he must stop lingering with one foot in the past. I desperately wished for them find their footing together. Can they set their hearts on the same path? You should really find out.

Beware of: Angst. Heat. And more angst. With a heavy dose of real life. Oh and a scorching ménage scene at the sex club should pick up your heartbeat a notch or ten.

This book is for: Garrett fans will most definitely want to grab this little dream as soon as possible. And don’t forget, several more Skins releases are coming this year!

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