Reviewed by Taylin
TITLE: Take My Breath Away
SERIES: Silver Foxes MM Romance Series #2 of 2
AUTHOR: Ali Ryecart
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: Approx. 395 pages
RELEASE DATE: July 29, 2021
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Rescuing a beautiful boy wasn’t supposed to be on my Friday night To Do list…
James
Perry’s my oldest friend’s young, sweet as sugar, totally adorable Executive Assistant, so when I find him slumped over a table, blind drunk and alone in the corner of a bar, not rescuing him isn’t an option. I can give him everything he needs to help him become the man he wants to be. But there’s one thing I can’t give him, and they’re the promises I always break.
Perry
James came to my rescue when I needed him most, but any secret fantasy the sexy silver fox with the come to bed eyes could be my Knight in Shining Armour is only good for fairy tales. James lives his life free of ties and commitments, whereas all I want is to commit to being entangled.
♥♥♥Take My Breath Away is a slow burn, sweet with heat age gap MM romance. Expect forced proximity, a touch of angst, a secret crush, plenty of snark – and adventures with a farting dog.♥♥♥
REVIEW:
James was out on the town from habit rather than enjoyment, so when he found Perry drunk and broke, he had to ride to the rescue. Perry was his best friend’s assistant – a man with who James continually flirted.
Take My Breath Away is book two in the Silver Foxes MM Romance series. After reading book one, Commitment Issues, I eagerly delved into the pages with anticipation, and I wasn’t disappointed.
My attention was grabbed from the first page. Telling the story in the first person from the viewpoints of James and Perry allowed me to see into the core of these impressive leading men. They were first introduced in book one as part of the supporting cast, and while it isn’t necessary to read Commitment Issues to enjoy Take My Breath Away, there are other character crossovers.
James is every part an alpha male, a player by nature, and a confessed selfish man. Until he met Perry, James knew who he was, what he wanted, and how to live the high life. His association with Perry reveals multiple layers, including his vulnerable side and a man who sees a new life that scares and excites him. For the first time, he wants to put someone else first.
Perry is the best executive assistant anyone could want, but he has dreams. When his heart is thrashed, James is the one he leans on to rebuild himself. James gives him the confidence to believe and reach for his dreams. Whether he gets there, you’ll have to read.
Of course, the path of true love is not a straight or smooth road (there wouldn’t be a tale if it were). To tell their story, the author has a way with words that suits me and my sense of humor – i.e. plenty of snark. But what I enjoyed the most were the Britishism’s, like, ‘not a sausage’, ‘pissed as a newt’, ‘sack of spuds,’ and more. Oh, and let’s not forget that biscuits are classed as an essential food item – which is absolutely correct. I’ve no doubt some of these phrases are used elsewhere, but to me, they are home. It’s these small details that endear a story to one’s heart.
One niggle, which is probably described as a character trait, is the constant jaw tightening, and there was repeated use of ‘as if he read my thoughts’. I know I’m picky, but Commitment Issues was a revelation to me and set a high bar. Other than the age gap, and sarcasm, Take My Breath Away isn’t a variation on the same theme with different characters. The situations Perry and James find themselves differ from Elliot and Freddie in book one. And while the relationship between Perry and James is slow burn, which some may find a little frustrating – I found it allowed their characters to shine through.
I found Take My Breath Away an engaging joy to read and a book where I wasn’t content to go to bed before knowing the end.
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