Review: Another great read!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 28, 2014
I must say that Maris Black has a definite winner on her hands with this one. I had previously read Owning Corey, so I was fairly confidant, that I would love this one as well. And, of course, I was not wrong. Pinned is about 2 wrestlers that find an attraction with each other, but hesitant to pursue for fear of the team and coaches finding out. First of all, I love stories about athletes. Their turmoil they endure is so heartbreaking at times, never being able to fully express the love you may have for another. I love to see how these athletes finally have enough and just say, I don't care anymore, I love you and they will all accept or not. In this story, we have Beck and Jeremy. Beck is a seasoned wrestler already on the team and one of the favorites to take the championship. Jeremy, on the other hand, is also a good wrestler, but he has just moved to this school so he will have to prove himself in order to make the team.Jeremy is a damaged soul, he comes from an alcoholic and abusive father, and a mother addicted to meth. He has been counting the days to leave home and go to college. He is certain, this new life, will allow him to be who he is and live openly and freely, without judgement. Of course, that is not the case, as he soon finds out once he arrives. He is use to taking up for himself and taking care of himself, so he feels he can handle this as well.Beck is a star wrestler. He is a seasoned member of the team and is being counted on for taking them to the championship. He knows he is gay, he just can't do anything about it right now. He has responsibilities to the team and also fears he will lose his scholarship if anyone found out. He has a pretty good relationship with his family but as most of us are aware, you never know what things will be accepted by all.It doesn't take long for Beck and Jeremy to make each other's acquaintance. They, both, are attracted to each other fairly quickly. They have some very funny ways they go about trying to determine if they play on the same team. Jeremy is funny, hot-tempered, and ready to make a move. Beck, on the other hand, has only had experiences away from the college and secluded places.I love how the author takes their relationship and basically makes it the most important thing to them. A lot of times you have conflict and fear keeping the MC's apart. In Pinned, Jeremy and Beck figure out that they really like having each other in their life. They are a stronger person when they are together. Even though it is hard for both of them to move to the stage in the relationship where love is admitted, they both know it is there.This story is not completely without angst. If does offer some very intense breath-holding moments, that quite honestly, I was hesitant to continue on until I had built up a little courage to face what may lie ahead. Maris Black is an exceptional author who shows that you can stick together and be a couple and your friends and family will gather forces to support you. Some pretty bad things happen during their journey, but it was amazing to see who came to the front and worked together as a team, to save them all.I would recommend this story to anyone who loves athletes, humor, amazing chemistry which leads to amazing sex, and strong friendships who are there to support you when needed. I would like to add also, that while they do have great sex, it is not overdone. It falls into place during the storyline where it should and it is not over exaggerated. It is just another beautiful expression of the love they have for each other. After you finish reading this one, if you haven't already, I would encourage you to read Owning Corey, It is another excellent story, and the MC's there even play a guest spot in this story, which for me, was a bonus. I love when you read stories that give you a glimpse of previous characters and you get to see what they are up to later in their life. Go get this, you won't be dissapointed. Another great read Maris Black, well done.