On stage, Adam lets his passion drive him. All his secret desires, everything nasty, dirty, and beautiful flows freely through him, for once in harmony. His soul thrives when his body moves, but only on stage. Adam’s passionate nature makes him a great dancer…and a failure at life. He’s a lonely, emotional mess. Going home with a man far out of his reach is the last thing Adam should do. … Christoffer represents everything Adam isn’t: strong, independent, educated, and rich. His kind eyes, at odds with his brutish form, make Adam’s knees and restraint buckle.
Once Christoffer sees Adam dancing, he’s lost. The young man is mesmerizing, otherworldly, and unpredictable. Whatever might happen between them, it will be transient, and Christoffer will most likely get hurt. The temptation is too great, however, and the sex explosive. He might as well enjoy every moment he’s given, even if it’s just one day, maybe two. If Christoffer treads carefully, Adam might stay until Monday.
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Adam Only is the second book in the Those Other Books series, but it can be read as a standalone very easily. Adam is a sweet, lovely young man who’s lonely and in need of love and acceptance. Christoffer just wants to love and cherish Adam, but convincing the young man of his sincerity will prove to be a challenge. This book is written so lovely with tender emotion and delicious, passionate erotic moments. This book hit me hard in my heart and I love it for that. The audiobook was wonderfully narrated and was a wonderful listening experience.
If I had to pick one word to describe Roe Horvat’s novel Adam Only it would be intimate. Horvat cracks open and explores every motivation, every last secret thought, and strips these men bare. Within their interactions with each other and their private musings, nothing is withheld from us. And it’s all done in the most profound and reaffirming way.
When Christoffer and Adam meet at a party they’re immediately drawn to each other. Complete opposites in every way, neither man dares to dream this could be the relationship they’ve been longing for. Well there’s nothing wrong with a night of passion, so they indulge in their incredible chemistry. What begins as honest, uninhibited sex, blossoms into the sharing of souls and starts a connection neither man can ignore.
After getting a glimpse of this hedonistic couple in the first book in this standalone series I was dying to learn their story. My interest was piqued by the curious way Tyler from The Other Book describes Christoffer’s careful devotion to Adam. And it made me sad to learn the depth of abuse and neglect that resides under Adam’s flamboyant confidence.
Told in alternating points of view, we get inside both men’s heads and learn their stories. For me as a reader, gleaning this insight, learning their thoughts, and understanding their reactions to each other, creates a bond with each of them… and increases the feeling of intimacy in the story.
I continue to be thrilled by Roe Horvat’s poetic and insightful writing. With words too beautiful to be called dirty talk, the honesty in the way these men connect and bare themselves to each other elevates erotica to an entirely new level. What makes Adam Only so special is the wealth of emotion Mr. Horvat captures between these two men and I can’t wait to see where this series goes from here.
So hot, so romantic!
This is only the second book I’ve read by Roe Horvat and it blew me away as much as The Other Book. While there is no doubt that this is an erotic story it is also a very romantic one.
Christoffer first sees Adam at a party and his dancing blows him away. He is immediately attracted to how sensuous Adam is when he’s dancing and he knows that he has to meet him on a more personal level. When he realizes that their attraction is mutual Christoffer is happy but doesn’t think that Adam will want someone like him long term.
Both Christoffer and Adam suffer from insecurities and both have experienced failed relationships. Adam was rejected by his family when he came out and two serious boyfriends turned out to not really want him. Christoffer doesn’t see how someone as beautiful as Adam could ever want him long term. He’s a big man, in *every way* and that has scared other lovers away.
The sexy time in this book was smoking hot but the unexpressed (at least at first) feelings between Adam and Christoffer were palpable and jumped off the page right at me. This was a very quick read for me but it sure packed a punch. I really hope that Roe Horvat will be writing more stories like this one.
An advanced copy of this book was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
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This was absolutely marvelous erotic romance with elements of angst and age gap. The MCs, Adam and Christoffer, after a bit of misunderstanding were not afraid to show their feelings. Despite the fast pace the book was intense both physically and emotionally. There was enough backstory provided to get to know both men and fall in love with Christoffer’s gentle nature and sexy growls and Adam’s shy yet at times sassy attitude. And at the same time there were plenty of sweet gestures and romantic moments that made my heart melt. I enjoyed Roe Horvat’s storytelling again.
This is the second book for me by this author and again, I was very impressed. This story is the definition of sexy and naughty but not without also being romantic. I can also tell you I was pretty aroused at the end 😉
Those of you who have read The Other book, already know Christoffer and Adam. Those of you who haven’t should really give it a go. They had some nice “playtime” with Tyler. I remember being very curious about the dynamics of their relationship and wanting to know more. So I was extremely happy to find that I was getting my wish 😉
This book tells us how Adam and Christoffer, who seem to be so very different, met. They are quite a few years apart in age but that is not all that is so different about the two of them. I am a huge fan of “opposites attract”, and this one definitely hit the mark.
But what I loved most about this story, is the connection these two shared. It was so sweet and intimate. Of course, it was also very very HOT 😉
I have to admit to being a sucker for “love at first sight”, especially when I as a reader can actually feel it.
“You found me,”
I highly recommend this book and the previous one.
An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review
With The Other Book and now Adam Only Roe Horvat has become my go to author when it comes to M/M erotic romance.
Adam Only is the story of the 37 year old Christoffer and the 22 year old dancer Adam. They are appear in The Other Book when they already are a couple. Adam Only is the story of how they meet and become more.
Yes, there are a lot of hot sex in this book but it’s filled with so much more. The care and love between Christoffer and Adam is what shines through. They spend a weekend together and slowly gets to know one another. It’s Adam’s past that puts a stop to it but thankfully the heart wants what wants. It’s a quick read that packs a punch.
Adam is sexy, alluring, perfect. Christoffer can’t help but to be completely entranced by the much younger man. They come together, and it’s magic and passion. Neither can ever get enough of the other. Then they realize that they have a wonderful rapport, even when they aren’t in bed (or on the floor, or by the pool, or over the table!) But our sweet Adam has a history that makes him afraid to trust the feelings he has for Christoffer, and they are both in danger of being hurt.
Oh, this couple! Adam is wonderfully heartbreaking, and is so afraid of making the wrong choices. Christoffer has a lovely heart and desperately wants Adam to just let him to care for him. Their sex is off the charts hot, and their feelings are beautiful. These two are perfect together. I needed this couple’s story after reading The Other Book, and this is all I could have hoped for. This is very much erotic and very much romantic, and I will read it again and again in the future.
If you’ve read book one “The Other Book”, you also may have been enthralled by Christoffer and Adam’s relationship. How did they become a couple, why does it work and are they really so very much in love? Find out everything you wanted to know (and maybe more than you want to know) in Adam Only. Love at first sight seems so cliche for these two…the big, dominant bear and the smaller, more feminine dancer…but if opposites attracting is where it’s at, these two have it in spades. To claim this story is just plain erotica (let’s face it, this story is absolutely, flipping steamy AF) is to do it an injustice. There IS more to it…definitely more to the deep emotion that Christoffer holds inside and way more to the hurt that Adam uses as a shield to protect himself.
I HIGHLY recommend both Adam Only and The Other Book to anyone who likes their sexy stories very well written and with all the feels. As for me, I’m officially in love.
4.5 stars
I rather liked Christoffer and Adam in The Other Book, but I love them now. There’s such a powerful, emotional bond between these two men. It was just incredible to read.
This is an erotic novella, a short and very steamy read, yet the author still managed to give us an amazing couple with a love that feels epic.
I was completely enchanted by the lyrical writing, so expressive and romantic, and utterly convinced by the great love that so suddenly sprang up between Christoffer and Adam.
I really enjoyed this story.
First: OMG this was the best!
Second: OMG so much feelings!
Third: OMG what a sexy deliciousness in one story!
I almost fooled myself by thinking I started a nice somewhat regular story. But fuck, of course not! This author never writes a regular story. They are always exceptional!
Two beautiful men with their own dreams of a perfect life.
When Christoffer laid eyes on young Adam, who was dancing on a table, he couldn’t stop looking. Adam agreed to come home with him and they have the most amazing evening, next day, weekend. We see their dreams, insecurities and hopes for a future.
It was the most sensitive erotic read, beautifully developed, I was floored!
Can you get goosebumps by reading an erotic story? Yes you can, I had them, goshh did I have them. It was such an emotional ride. More than beautiful!
Highly recommended!