It’s been a while since I’ve read a book by Elouise East and I’m glad I agreed to read and review this boxed set. The first book in the set, First Kiss, was a little bit of a surprise because I didn’t realize that it was going to be taboo story. I actually surprised myself and pretty much enjoyed the story. I loved the introduction to Crush (the bar) and the people connected to it.

Book 2, Instant Desire, I loved. Sean suffered a tremendous loss and he let it affect his personal relationships. Asher was an absolutely wonderful character. He’s kind, considerate, loves kids and a whole lot more. I loved his niece, Janie; she was just precious.

Book 3, Primary Seduction, is my favorite of the three books. It’s an out-for-you, bi-awakening story and has great MCs. Max has been smitten with Trent for several months but he knows better than to fall for a straight guy. Trent has a nasty ex-wife and two daughters that have given him the cold-shoulder (we met one in Instant Desire). I love how the relationship between Max and Trent developed. I also enjoyed seeing Trent’s daughter’s come back to him once certain things were revealed.

While each of these books can stand alone, characters from the previous books pop up and you might best enjoy reading them in order. All-in-all this was a great boxed set and it left me wanting to read more books in this series.

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Excerpt from First Kiss

“Hello?”

Josh rushed into the hallway and ploughed into Charlie.

“Umph!” Charlie dropped his bag with a thump, then slid his arms around Josh’s waist, one reaching up to rub his back. “Hi, J,” he whispered.

Josh didn’t say anything. Charlie hadn’t realised exactly how much he had missed him until he’d come back through the door. The same for Josh if how tight he was holding him was anything to go by. Josh squeezed him tighter. A throat cleared but they ignored it. Josh burrowed his face into Charlie’s neck. “I love you,” he whispered so quietly, Charlie wasn’t sure if he’d heard right.

Charlie’s body started shaking. Josh pulled back a little to look at him, and Charlie realised he was crying. Josh cupped his cheeks, wiping the tears with his fingers. “Is that okay?”

Charlie nodded as more tears fell.

“Why have you made my boy cry?” Josh got pushed aside as their mum took his place, pulling Charlie into a hug. “Are you okay, sweetheart? What did he say to upset you?” His mum looked at Josh, eyes narrowed. “You better have a good explanation, young man.”

Josh straightened, looked her in the eye and said, “I told him I loved him.”

There was a beat of silence then his mum burst into tears, hugging them both tight, mumbling words he couldn’t understand. He was hoping they were happy tears too. But he wasn’t sure.

His mum pulled away after a minute and pulled them into the living room. She pushed them both down onto the sofa and she sat on the coffee table facing them. She looked at Josh. “You love him?”

Josh nodded. “With everything I am.” He wrapped his arm around Charlie’s shoulder.

His mum looked at Charlie. “What about you?”

Charlie nodded. “I love him.” Then he turned to Josh, “I love you.” A lone tear dripped down his cheek, which Josh wiped away.

His mum clasped her hands to her mouth and laughed. “I’m so happy for you both.” She looked at them tenderly for a moment, then her face became serious. “You’re going to have many problems, my beautiful boys. There will be people out there,” she pointed out the window, “who will try to bring you down with their hate. You must stay strong. Believe in each other.

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