Title: Break Down
Series: Dublin Rugby #4
Author: Rebecca Norrine
Genre: M/M Sports Romance
Release Date: February 21, 2018
He knows his place on the pitch, but in life, it's a whole other game.
All his life, Liam Donnelly looked and wondered. Could he? Would he? And then, finally, he did. But when he sampled a taste of that forbidden fruit, his whole world came crashing down, his position with Dublin Rugby right along with it. When the chance to ply his trade in Edinburgh comes along, Liam jumps at the offer, knowing it could be his best opportunity to start fresh and get back to the man he once was. But one look at Chef Lachlan MacLeod — his knowing, whisky-colored eyes, the abrasive scruff dotting his jaw, and the colorful ink lining his forearms —and Liam's wondering all over again. Can he? Will he? His heart says no, but his body says yes.
He's conquered his own demons; can he help another man do the same?
Out and proud Chef Lachlan MacLeod has no problem with who he is, except he has a history of hooking up with bi-curious straight men. He's vowed never to go down that path again, but when Liam Donnelly shows up in his restaurant, his eyes filled with heat and secret longing, Lachlan can't help himself. He knows the closeted rugby player is a terrible idea, but the man calls to him in a way no one ever has before. What started as a safe way for Liam to explore his sexuality quickly morphs into something much deeper, and now Lachlan wants more. But can his heart reconcile what his head already knows-that loving the gorgeous, broken athlete might actually mean letting him go?
Cat gives this one 5 Meows with a 5 Purr heat
index... (not just because it's
explicit but sensual, and passionate as well)
OMG! Color me impressed! Break Down is book four in the Dublin
Rugby Series. It can be read as a stand-alone just fine as this was my first
book of the series and my first time reading Rebecca Norinne, and it
won't be the last at either. Oh and this cover? NIce and it fits the other
covers really pulling you to go back and read them too. I want to read
the first three, though they are M/F and not LGBTQ. It's not often I put
any book on my to read again list since I have so many unread books in my TBR
pile but make that a sports romance to boot and Yeah, MS. Norinne you managed
it. I will definitely be reading this again and watching for it on Audio.
So now that I can quit gushing about how good this is let
me tell you a little (just a little) about the story. Liam is bisexual but
feeling more and more desires to explore his hidden side. ( evidently, he
does in one of the other books as this one begins with him fighting a bit of a
problem after exploring that side. He has been injured the previous season
and the new contract isn't the best. His agent has him a better deal in
Edinburgh where they are having some issue with management and the team being
cohesive and with him away from his other problem they hope it goes away.
He shows up in Edinburgh with a bad taste in his mouth and not trusting
anyone. He just wants to get the last couple years in and retire, then maybe he
will act on his baser needs. Until he goes to a restaurant
near his house and meets the sexy owner/Chef.
lachlan has had a past of his own and now in his forties, he
wants to find a man to settle down with. The sexy Rugby player with mixed
signals that frequents his restaurant cant fill that needs. He has made a pact
with himself that he would never go back in the closet with anyone and him out
and proud he couldn't even hang as a friend since people would consider Liam
queer by association.
This story is sooo good. Yeah, I know I already said it but man
oh man! The sexual tension builds the moment these two meet! You will need
a fan and fire extinguisher on the standby. I liked Liam a lot. The angst
was there and my heart went out to him. Many times I wanted to box his sexy
ears!
Now Lachlan? Hands off!!! He is MINE!! I'll gladly become
a gay man for him. Both of these men have very different pasts.
Both were bad boys in a way, Lachlan when he was younger and Liam with his
sports star status and his screw around attitude. Yet I still related to
Liam. The plot is good, the romance is great, the sports is easy to
understand and the sex is sensual passionate and HAWT!!!
I highly recommend this book to anyone that likes a sexy MM
romance, Bisexual men, out for you, friends to lovers, sexy chefs hot Rugby
players and a romance to die for with smoking hot man-sex.
I absolutely adored Liam and Lachlan’s journey. It was sweet, smexy, frustrating and real and I savored each step forward and back that these men took in order to find their HEA. - Books-n-Wine
What do you get when you take a hot rugby star who is sexually confused and add in a sexy, chef who knows what he wants? An excellent read! - Que Sara Sera Book Blog
From start to finished i devoured this read and couldn't put it down till i had. I was drawn in and captivated with Liam and Lachlan's story. - Millsy Loves Books
Break Down was everything and more; all of Rebecca Norinne's words are so beautifully and tastefully written you will not be disappointed with this book. - Scandalous Book Blog
Wow this book! I am having a hard time putting into words how I feel. I absolutely loved this book. This is one of the best M/M romances I have read in a while. - Laid Back Book Bitches
Holy amazing story Batman! This is the first story by this author that I have read. I'm a automatic one clicker for her now. WOW. - The Heathers Blog
This M/M read is beautifully written. The characters being both sexy & rough, yet emotional & vulnerable. - Dani's Book Review Blog
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No amount of logic or reason could prevent me from stepping between Liam’s thighs and fisting his blond hair between my fingers. No amount of caution or doubt would keep me from tugging his head back. And when he gasped—his mouth parting in surprise—no amount of uncertainty would keep me from crushing my lips to his, from my teeth nipping at the sensual curve of his full, bottom lip. Nothing, and no one, would keep me from devouring the mouth I’d dreamed about for weeks, from licking my way inside, from tangling my tongue with his until he weaved his fingers through my hair and moaned, the sound moving from his chest, through his mouth, and into mine.
USA TODAY bestselling Rebecca Norinne writes steamy contemporary romance featuring smart and sexy heroines and the men who adore them. When not writing, Rebecca is watching rugby, drinking craft beer, or traveling the globe in search of inspiration for her next story. Find out more at http://www.rebeccanorinne.com
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Thanks for the great review, Cat. Wow, tra - to read again. Sounds like a good story, but frankly I'll just stick to this one and not migrate to the mf ones. - Purple Reader,
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