J.R. Grant

I received a copy of this book from the author via IndiGo Marketing & Design in exchange for an honest review

I really enjoyed this story! Asher is the nice guy who is constantly having to worry about his brother, Ryker, and his bad choices. The latest bad choice lands him in the hospital with someone coming after Asher to help repay the money Ryker owes. Meanwhile, Asher gets a job at a club and has many issues with his new boss because he is good looking and because Asher catches the eye of the illusive owner who his boss used to be involved with.

Max (the owner) sees Asher and is immediately attracted. Max is some kind of well known bad guy, although he is painted in a much more favorable light through this book (most likely because we read about him from Asher's POV). There are clear "bad guy moments", especially when people double cross Max and/or hurt Asher, but I found him mostly likable.

Poor Asher got himself into a real pickle a number of times, and it was good to see that he had people looking out for him. His boss was a complete jerk who deserved whatever happened to him and his brother (of course, Max's team is so good and we never find out). Karma got him, though, and I was glad. I hated his character!

There is action, mystery, and romance in this book. I felt there was a good mix of the three. I wish I knew a little bit more about Max and what exactly it is he does, but otherwise, this was a great book. I am looking forward to reading the next book.… (plus d'informations)

Some people just seem to attract danger and problems, and Asher of ‘Until You’ is definitely one of them. He means well, feels responsible for his older brother, and all he wants is a peaceful life, but it isn’t meant to be. Pair him with a real bad*ss mobster-type-almost-villain like Max, and the sparks are bound to fly. This is a fast-paced, action-packed story with lots of subterfuge, intrigue, blackmail, and political maneuvering, and if that isn’t enough for you, there is always the intense attraction between Asher and Tyler that leads to electrifying, almost violent encounters.

Asher has a lot of issues, but the fact he wants to protect his older brother, who is just asking for trouble over and over again, is probably Asher’s biggest issue. Well, that and the fact he is attracted to a man way out of his league and not someone you’d want to introduce to your parents. Ever! Once he agrees to deal with his brother’s latest gambling debt and begins working at Max’s club it’s all downhill for him from there. The moment he thinks’ he’s solved one issue, two more pop up and he is quickly about to drown. Worse than that, his physical attraction to Max gets him in trouble as well, and even though he fights it and says no, Max isn’t the kind of man to give up. I have to admit, even after finishing the book I wasn’t sure whether Asher really wanted him as well or if he just gave in to the force of nature that is Max.

Max is not a hero. He isn’t nice, he is ruthless, and kills people without a second thought if he believes “they deserve it”. Max is the perfect example of an anti-hero: not morally deserving, but with a morality all his own, and so hot it isn’t funny. He is possessive, and his treatment of Asher is borderline abusive – his only redeeming characteristic is that he does listen to what Asher wants, and since he seems to enjoy the harsh treatment, Max continues to give it to him. He also “magnanimously” decides to handle all of Asher’s issues, but since he doesn’t communicate his intent, there are multiple misunderstandings which make things worse. His heavy-handed treatment isn’t for everyone (if I were Asher I’d tell him where to stuff his ideas!), but it seems to work for Asher, so who am I to judge?

If you like fast-paced action stories with main characters who do not always walk the straight and narrow, if you want to read about two men who are definitely in lust but have an unconventional way of showing it, and if you’re looking for a read with a story line as morally corrupt as it is entertaining and hot, then you will probably enjoy this novel.


NOTE: This book was provided by the publisher for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
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