Review: Great series, but read them in order!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 23, 2012
When I originally read the blurb, I thought the movie story line running concurrently with the reality of the stars would be confusing. To be completely honest, this is the type of book I usually sneer at because there is *obviously* no substance here.  Anyway, I set my prejudice aside and dove into the series. I discovered something completely unexpected, books I really liked. I have found another guilty pleasure in this series.Kit is everything I hate when I think of an actor in Hollywood. He's condescending, shallow, concerned only with his image, and has a huge chip on his shoulder. He is also a closet case. He absolutely refuses to admit he might possibly be gay even though sex with another man is the best he has ever had and he can't get enough. It irritated me and it irritated Jeremy, Kit's lover. Kit's denial hurts Jeremy, but he puts up with it and ends up falling in love with Kit. It's exactly this type of situation that drives me crazy. The angst and drama was right at my threshold for enjoyment. If you've read But My Boyfriend Is by KA Mitchell, you'll have a good idea what I'm talking about because both books have a similar feel. Another complaint I have is the amount of sex. I enjoy a hot sex scene but I don't need or want this much. Another problem for me was the blackmail drama at the end. It didn't make sense and I thought Kit was a moron for going along with it.So, what did I like about the book? I liked that Jeremy wasn't what he appeared to be at first glance. Underneath the talent and beautiful face was a man barely holding it together. I loved that Kit changed as he got to know Jeremy and understood everything Jeremy had overcome to get to this point. Kit grew over the course of the book and ended up being a good guy. Jeremy grew too, he discovered a sense of self-worth and gained some confidence. I connected with them both and was invested in their well being.I also appreciated how much this book built on the first one, No Apologies. The time frame of this book overlaps a lot of the first one. That was great because even though the two books tell different stories, they build off one another very well. This book added a lot of small details which were important to the romance in the first book. It added important information about the adult relationship of the couple from the first book, Greg and Aaron. I can't help but be impressed with how well thought out this series is.I wouldn't suggest trying to read this series out of order. The books build on each other as they go. I don't think you would be able to fully appreciate or understand the importance of certain scenes if you haven't read the previous book. I have a fondness for well-written books in a series so this really appeals to me. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy books in a series and are looking for an enjoyable read with an angsty romance.