Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Cat's Review of The Revenge Game: An MM Enemies to Lovers Romantic Comedy (The Revenge Club Book 1) by Jax Calder @jaxcalderauthor @neonrainbowarcreviews @tammystwocents X- @TTCBooksandmore

Rule #1 of Revenge Club: Don't fall for your target 

Andrew
I’ve come a long way since being the gawky, geeky, gay kid who was constantly picked on growing up. Having just sold my tech start-up for so much money it broke my phone calculator, I’m now at loose ends, wondering what to do next in my life.
Then I run into Justin. Justin, the golden boy from high school. Justin, the popular jock who turned my life into a living hell for four years.

And do you want to know the kicker? He doesn’t even recognize me.

Even worse, it looks like karma hasn’t done its thing because Justin definitely hasn't been punished for his previous sins.

Maybe my next mission in life is to give karma a helping hand…

Justin
My life looks perfect from the outside–good job, good friends, no worries. Only I know it is all based on a lie. I’ve never been honest with anyone about my sexuality.

Then I meet the new IT guy at work who has just moved into my apartment building too. Given I seem to be having an extraordinary run of bad luck with technology at the moment—like having my email randomly decide to spam the entire company with images of trolls in intimate embracesDrew’s been a lifesaver. And the more I get to know Drew, the more I want to confess my secret in the hope we can become something more.

But I can’t help the niggling feeling Drew is hiding something from me…

The Revenge Game
 is a laugh-out-loud journey through misadventures in revenge and the unexpected twists of fate. It’s where old grudges spark new attractions, where secrets unravel, and where two men learn all about redemption and love.

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Cat gives this 50 Oops 5 meows (wish I could give more) with a 3 purr heat index though it's a slow, slow burn. 
Trigger WARNING there is bullying and emotional abuse (there is redemption).

This story is unique and touching.

A man trapped in his past that suffered from bullying has his chance at Revenge. His nemesis doesn't recognize him, and he now has the power to seek revenge. To make him feel how he felt... but he didn't take in that there were reasons the guy lashed out, or that he could ever fall for his arch enemy.

Both men trapped in their past but find healing in each other but there's a catch...and I'm leaving you there. But I'll add this before I leave just to tempt you if I haven't already.

I don' t usually use quotes but I just have to. I think this is one of the most beautiful, powerful lines I've read in a long time. "Every touch feels like salvation and damination. Every kiss healing and hurting." The words after are just as wrenching. 

You really, really must read this if you like a good romance, enemies to lovers, bully to friends, redemption friends to lovers, fake identity (yes, I think I just made up a new trope). This could even be a second chance, maybe not at love but life? Big twists and humor, lots of it. 

This is a fun feel good story. A must read in my opinion! 



Jax's stories are all about light-hearted conversations and deeply-felt connections. She loves exploring exactly why two characters are the only ones who’ll make the other truly happy, and the journey they take to reach their happily-ever-after.

Jax lives in New Zealand and is a rabid sports fan, a hiking enthusiast and has a slightly unhealthy addiction to nature documentaries. As an extrovert who spends way too much time in her own head, she loves to connect with readers. Join her Facebook group Jax's Crew (www.facebook.com/groups/jaxcaldercrew) for bonus stories plus exclusive excerpts from her upcoming books.


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