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A review by caffeinatedcrystal
Candy Hearts (Volume 2): An LGBTQIA2S+ Charity Anthology by Chantal Mer, Lee Blair, London Price, Stella Rainbow, D.K. Sutton, Becca Seymour, Beck Grey, Minerva Howe, Bix Barrow, Victoria Gillilan, E.M. Denning, Jem Wendel, Merry Farmer, CD Rachels, Marie Sinclair, Susan Scott Shelley, Zoe Lee, David Gray, Riley Long, B.A. Tortuga, Rye Cox, Anna Sparrows, Hinsel Meyer, BL Maxwell
5.0
ALL I WANT IS YOU by Rye Cox 4⭐️ Oh, this was a CUTE premise for a valentines-esque anthology. The trouble is telling you how cute it is and NOT giving away the plot. It IS only a short story with 6 chapters.
Kevin is besties with Bernie. Bernie is in a frat and always cojoles Kevin into being his buddy/wingman. Through the frat activities, Kevin meets Lance, one of Bernie's frat brothers.
Kevin secretly likes Lance.
Lance not so secretly likes Kevin. Everyone knows, but Lance and Kevin.
When a singing telegram fundraiser mission goes wrong... 👀
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SILVER (FOX) LINING by Anna Sparrows 5⭐️ My only complaint is that it was a novella and not a full-length story. I'm not kidding or exaggerating. I would have happily read 300 pages of these two.
Cody is Mike's son. Mike is Ken's high school & current bff. Cody has always had a bit of a crush on Ken.
The story pops off when Cody mistakenly texts Ken for help. Ken thinks he's helping a stranger, and they have a re-meet-awkward in a grimy club bathroom while Ken plays the white knight.
Ken and Cody spark up a friendship over their favorite tv show, and that slowly & organically evolves into texts, memes, calls, dinners, and then after a conversation -> friends with benefits.
It can't ever be more because Ken is Cody's dad's best friend.
But they can't stop their feelings.
I LOVED THESE TWO. They had chemistry, and I just loved their friendship. I also loved the great DEMI representation. Cody is a virgin because he needs that emotional connection - that spark. Their conversation about that and Cody's demisexuality overall was SO GREAT.
There were sweet moments, light spice, and big grand gestures. I was so here for it. Again, my only complaint was that it wasn't a full-length story. Your honor, I loved them.
This anthology is available now, but not forever. The proceeds go to an LGBTQIA+ charity, too. So treat yourself & do good at the same time!
Kevin is besties with Bernie. Bernie is in a frat and always cojoles Kevin into being his buddy/wingman. Through the frat activities, Kevin meets Lance, one of Bernie's frat brothers.
Kevin secretly likes Lance.
Lance not so secretly likes Kevin. Everyone knows, but Lance and Kevin.
When a singing telegram fundraiser mission goes wrong... 👀
•••••
SILVER (FOX) LINING by Anna Sparrows 5⭐️ My only complaint is that it was a novella and not a full-length story. I'm not kidding or exaggerating. I would have happily read 300 pages of these two.
Cody is Mike's son. Mike is Ken's high school & current bff. Cody has always had a bit of a crush on Ken.
The story pops off when Cody mistakenly texts Ken for help. Ken thinks he's helping a stranger, and they have a re-meet-awkward in a grimy club bathroom while Ken plays the white knight.
Ken and Cody spark up a friendship over their favorite tv show, and that slowly & organically evolves into texts, memes, calls, dinners, and then after a conversation -> friends with benefits.
It can't ever be more because Ken is Cody's dad's best friend.
But they can't stop their feelings.
I LOVED THESE TWO. They had chemistry, and I just loved their friendship. I also loved the great DEMI representation. Cody is a virgin because he needs that emotional connection - that spark. Their conversation about that and Cody's demisexuality overall was SO GREAT.
There were sweet moments, light spice, and big grand gestures. I was so here for it. Again, my only complaint was that it wasn't a full-length story. Your honor, I loved them.
This anthology is available now, but not forever. The proceeds go to an LGBTQIA+ charity, too. So treat yourself & do good at the same time!