Collision Course (Florida Books, #2) in Queereaders

Aug 11, 2014 Stephen rated it really liked it

Shelves: gay, gay-erotica, z-read-in-2014, 3-read-for-review

Paramedic Aaron is impressed and in lust when he first meets do-gooder Joey at an accident scene but when he learns that Joey works for the Florida Department of Children's Services, his own bad experiences with the agency are almost enough to cool his ardor. But then again, with a fine ass like that...

I went into this novel expecting to be underwhelmed. The series has gotten rave reviews but when I read the first installment Diving in Deep I was unimpressed. The characters seemed a bit plastic ...more

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Jan 11, 2010 Chris rated it really liked it

Shelves: reread, done, ebook, romance, 2009, gay, 2012

Really well done m/m romance about a social worker and a paramedic who has a lot of issues with social workers. Reread.

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Sep 03, 2010 Amy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: lgbtq, 2010

Not quite as good as the other K.A. Mitchell book I have read, but still one of the best I have read lately.

The only negative thing would be that there was a bit too much sex (yeah, yeah, there is such a thing!), but unlike many others in it's genre, the sex scenes didn't feel like they were there for no reason. Each one was different and unique.

I loved the little twist/surprise toward the end. I was all settling in to the big happy finale, when it took a turn I did not see coming! Very nice.

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Dec 12, 2008 Erotic Horizon rated it really liked it

After breaking up with his last boyfriend, social worker Joey moves to another town – again – to not only start a new life but hopefully find love. Even after ten boyfriends he is still optimistic about finding that special one. The opportunity comes sooner than he expects and under most unusual circumstances.

Called to attend to a traffic accident by the side of the road, Aaron Chase immediately notices the body of the man assisting before he notices the man himself. Before the night is done he ...more

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Jul 16, 2009 Ralph Gallagher rated it it was amazing

Shelves: mm-romance, 2009-december

Joey is on his way to meet some friends when he witnesses an accident. While waiting for the paramedics, he helps out a mother a her young son. That's where he meets Aaron - an arrogant, asshole he just has to have. The two end up having sex in the ambulance that night and Joey tries to figure out their relationship.

I absolutely loved this novel. So much that I was up until 2 am reading it. I kept telling myself "one more chapter" but I just couldn't stop reading it. Mitchell did an excellent jo ...more

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Aug 15, 2009 Kassa rated it really liked it

Joey Miller is innocently car-dancing down the highway when quick reflexes keep him from getting into an accident. Unfortunately the accident happened away with a different car and Joey immediately delves into the situation to help, bringing him intimately close with hunky paramedic Aaron Chase. Aaron, always able to recognizing a hot, tight ass for what it’s worth, pursues Joey with the idea of a mind blowing weekend liaison. Their first encounter ends with hot, sweaty sex and Joey in the hospi Joey Miller is innocently car-dancing down the highway when quick reflexes keep him from getting into an accident. Unfortunately the accident happened away with a different car and Joey immediately delves into the situation to help, bringing him intimately close with hunky paramedic Aaron Chase. Aaron, always able to recognizing a hot, tight ass for what it’s worth, pursues Joey with the idea of a mind blowing weekend liaison. Their first encounter ends with hot, sweaty sex and Joey in the hospital with a slight concussion. Both of which exemplify the hot but combustible relationship between Joey and Aaron.

Superficially Joey could be a one dimensional, adorable twink (even at thirty-one) spouting psycho babble and looking for the next hook up that he can pretend he’s in love with. Thankfully Joey is so much more, revealing a character as complex as he is flawed. Joey is intelligent, capable, confident, optimistic, and accomplished, yet he is also lost, insecure, unrealistic, and a veritable klutz. His past relationships haven’t worked out yet Joey goes into each one hoping that this time, this new guy will be the “one”; that this new relationship will be different and play to all the themes and happy ever afters written in his head. He knows he builds unrealistic expectations but he just can’t seem to stop himself.

Sexy paramedic Aaron with a chip on his shoulder the size of Florida is perhaps the last person Joey should be pinning his hopes and dreams on but the sex is too fantastic to pass up and the hints of a deeper connection give Joey hope. Aaron for all his gruff, standoffish ways has moments of sensitivity and depth, but hides behind his façade of anger and sarcasm. When Aaron’s family fell apart at a young age, he was forced to grow up quickly and painfully to keep his brothers and sisters together against an unsympathetic family services system, the very organization that Joey works so hard for.

So while the sex between Aaron and Joey is hot, dynamic, and often mind-blowing, it is never added for the sake of titillation nor is the complications each man brings are not trivial or minor. Each man is shaped by their past and present expectations both for their life and the life they hope to have. Aaron is taciturn and gruff, often turning to anger and smirking to deliberately drive Joey away, keeping their relationship loose and undefined. Joey for his part attempts patience and understanding yet is battling with his own fears of commitment and unpredictably that Aaron brings. Their individual and joint journey to let go of past disappointments, fears, and expectations to embrace their unpredictable but satisfying relationship is what gives true strength to this well written and involving story.

The tension and conflict of the characters is borne solely from internal conflict and thus allows the focus to remain on the characters and their relationship. A collection of supporting characters moving in and out of the story, mixing with the characters, their jobs and relationship add depth and sharpness. With a backdrop of vivid imagery and definite characters, there are very few missteps in Joey and Aaron’s journey to happiness and their own unique happy ever after.

Unfortunately there were a few problems that I had, which judging by the numerous glowing reviews, I am in the minority. However, some of the supporting cast took away from the story with repeated unnecessary and distracting appearances. The characters of Noah and Cameron are apparently from another novel by author which I haven’t had a chance to read so perhaps that colors my perspective of them, but they showed up a few too many times. Their concern and care for Joey was warming but eventually overwhelming with their own interpretations and slightly condescending attitude to Joey’s self-created problems. There’s no question they loved Joey but that love felt suffocating towards the end of the book. Additionally, the altercation at the end involving Aaron and resolution of Joey’s job was unnecessary and too much, in my opinion.

Not to belabor those caveats as they were by far the minority and withheld little from the excellence of the writing, characters, and situation. This is a romance novel for the sake of romance, two men dealing with their issues, flaws, jobs, expectations, families, and friends in between trying to figure out what their relationship means, if anything. Without the artifice of created obstacles, the author’s talent and voice shine through and are sure to delight and engage readers who love angsty men and unbelievably scorching hot sex. ...more

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