THE TIME OF MY LIFE
NORA PHOENIX
M/M ROMANCE
RELEASE DATE: 02.08.18
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Denver is
determined to realize his lifelong dream of becoming a singer. That’s why
entering in The Right Note TV contest is the biggest opportunity he’ll ever
get. After everything he’s been through with the boyfriend (now ex) from hell,
he will not risk losing himself ever again, especially over a guy.
Judah has almost
hit rock bottom. His dream to make it as a singer and musician is all but dead.
Added to that, he’s broke and he’s about to outwear his welcome with his
friends. Taking part in The Right Note is his last chance, but he cannot afford
to show who he really is at the risk of permanently alienating his conservative
family.
Denver doesn’t
want to be drawn to Judah, ‘cause the guy spells trouble in every way. But the
heart wants what it wants, and Denver seems unable to say no, even when Judah
keeps switching from hot to cold on him.
When Judah meets
Denver, he knows he’s in deep, deep trouble. He fights the attraction with
everything he’s got, but Denver draws him in like the sun. Being with him comes
at a price, however, and it’s not just jeopardizing winning the contest. When
Denver’s ex stirs up trouble, Judah has to make a decision. Is Denver worth
putting everything on the line for?
The Time of My
Life is a steamy stand-alone MM romance with a sweet HEA. Please note trigger
warnings for domestic abuse and rape. 97k words.
Review
The stage is set, the audience is quiet, all four chairs are
turned around, the only sound is the beating of the heart, the inhaling, and exhaling of breaths
being taken and the sound of the shoes as the blind auditions start. Sound familiar? Well, I am sure whether you have watched the popular show The Voice
or not you probably have heard others talk about it. Nora Phoenix took me on a
similar journey on her latest release of "The Time Of My Life,"
although the music show is not the same, the concept of it is similar. In this
remarkable story, I was introduced to two
amazingly different yet inspirational characters. Both of which made me laugh,
cry, and cheer them on their journeys.
Denver's voice is that of an angel, openly gay, befriends a very
standoffish Judah that is closed lip and who is always running hot and cold,
but has the ability to have you standing up when he opens his mouth to sing. To
make it through this competition they find themselves thrown together more than
either one had expected. In order to make it through both have to face not only
their attraction but their hidden past.
It's a remarkable story
that will have you captured from the first page. I had the time of my life with
this book and with these characters along
with a few supporting characters I wouldn't mind seeing having a book of their own.
EXCERPT
“Are you about
done pretending to ignore me?” Judah asked.
Busted. Denver looked
up, caught Judah smirking at him. “I was trying to be polite,” he said in a
weak attempt to defend himself.
“The polite
thing would be to offer me some underwear, since I didn’t have time to bring
any.”
“Underwear,”
Denver repeated. His brain seemed to have stopped working at the mere thought
of Judah being naked under that towel. Of Judah wearing Denver’s tight boxers,
which would be even tighter on him since he was bigger.
“Yes,
underwear,” Judah said, that smirk broadening into an irresistible grin. “You
know, those boxer or brief type of fabric men tend to wear under their pants.
Unless you want me to go commando?”
Naked. Naked
under that towel. Naked wearing only sweat pants. It was hard to think when
images were assaulting his mind. Very visual images. Denver swallowed.
“Think you could
get to it anytime soon?”
Denver finally
managed to get up from the bed and walked to the closet as if in a daze. He
took the first pair he could find, the same dark blue he was wearing.
He didn’t trust
himself to get too close to Judah, wasn’t sure if he could keep himself from
reaching out and touching. Touching that chest dusted with dark hairs, or the
happy trail leading to… Yeah, he needed to stay away. He threw the boxers to
Judah, who caught them with his left hand.
“I’m gonna… I’m
gonna step out for a second,” Denver mumbled. He didn’t look at Judah as he
quickly stepped into the hallway, softly closing the door behind him. Judah’s
soft laughter followed him, tickling his belly.
About the Author
When she was a
little tot, Nora’s mom got a library subscription for her. That, as they say,
was that, and a lifelong love for books was born. Nora never stopped reading
and doesn’t exaggerate when she says she devours books, rather than plain reads
them. She started writing stories as soon as she could hold a pen, and wrote
her first full book as a teen (on a typewriter!). It took her waaaay too long
to follow her dream to become a romance author.
Nora writes M/M
romance, because hello, sexy boys, and likes her men flawed, strong, and a tad
broken. She appreciates a little kink, but insists on a happy ever after.
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