A friends-to-lovers new adult MM romance from USA Today bestseller Siobhan Davis. Stand-alone with HEA and no cliff-hanger. Keaton Moving to California was supposed to be my fresh start. A clean slate. An opportunity to drop the façade, escape the lies, find a focus, and just be myself.But I should have realized it wouldn’t be easy, especially when my last name is Kennedy.I’m not ready to be a … when my last name is Kennedy.
I’m not ready to be a gay icon or some celebrity role model. I still haven’t admitted the truth to my family or the girl I professed to love, so there’s no way I want the public to know I’m into dudes.
Falling for my hot, straight, football-player roomie wasn’t part of the game plan.
Neither was backing myself into a corner because I trusted the wrong guy.
Now everything is on the line, and it’s time to stop pretending.
Austen
From the time I was a little kid, all I wanted is to play football in college and play in the NFL. As wide receiver for the Golden Bears, I am on track to achieve my goals, but it comes at a heavy price.
Denying who I am—for the sake of my career—goes against everything I believe.
I should never have listened to my high school coach, because all the lies are suffocating me.
Until Keaton Kennedy enters my life, turning it upside down.
Now, there is even more reason to tell the truth, because I’m falling for the famous one and I want the entire world to know.
This heartwarming, emotional romance has a dash of angst and drama, a sprinkling of humor, and cameos from some of your favorite characters from the series. It is a 100k-word full-length novel, and the second to last book in the Kennedy Boys series. This can be read as a stand-alone novel as it focuses on a new couple; however, it is recommended you start at the beginning of the series for maximum reading enjoyment.
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Wow just wow!
Siobhan Davis is one of my favourite authors and The Kennedy Boys series is what made me find my love of reading again. She has completely outdone herself with Keaton’s story.
This book was outstanding from start to finish, I honestly didn’t want it to end. The book was so emotional I cried several times and it also gave me butterflies. Austen was the perfect man for Keaton, there were a lot of hot as hell scenes that I loved.
I loved the parts where the rest of the Kennedys were involved.
Highly recommend!
If you have read and loved the kennedy’s boys books so far, book 9 M/M romance is a must read in the series. Follow Keats and Austen on thier whirlwind Romance thats full of ups and downs but has a great ending. Just remember to get the tissues ready for some parts, I laughed and cried reading Keats and Austen book. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
So actually 4.5 as I’ve always loved Keaton! I was so excited that I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. Keatons is a great love story with a different spin for the brothers so definitely had me engaged. Not usually I to MM but this made it tasteful and really explored a sensitive topic well. The only reason not 5 stars as the conflict resolution was too quick for me and no major unpredicted twists. But definitely Keaton lived up to his loveable self
Fantastic story of love. Keaton and Austen’s love is one to live for! After finally coming to terms of their love for each other they have many hurdles to overcome. Deciding how to conduct their relationship with both of them being in the public eye is just one of them not to mention a blackmailer! Family’s will be tested to the limit while most are supportive others will turn against the couple. Hearts are broken and only time will tell if their love is worth the fight.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book
I have really been enjoying this series and I love MM books so I was very excited to dive in to Keaton’s story. I was hooked from the start with the friends to lovers story line, though it did have a bit more of an insta-love feel than I generally prefer. I would have liked for Keaton and Austen to have a little more build up to their relationship, as I feel like they moved pretty quickly from friends/roomies to more without a whole lot of growth and development and substance. But having said that, I do think they were utterly perfect for each other, and sometimes when you know you know. I love that Austen helped Keaton be a little more outgoing and just how supportive Austen was of Keats in everything. I love how well they both just clicked annd there was definitely some steamy steamy moments.
Adoring Keaton did some some drama filled moments. I loved that Keaton and Austen got their HEA and I am interested to see what happens in Kent’s book next. I love hos generally supportve the Kennedy family is of each other and I really love all these characters that Siobhan Davis has created!!!
Siobhan really knows how to make the emotions of the characters stand out to her readers. I could feel the pain, happiness, and fear like I was there. The struggle of coming out is a real issue for some and this was portrayed perfectly, like Siobhan does.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
WOW. what do I say about this book.
I started the Kennedy boys series a good year or two ago. It was my first book by Siobhan that I read. This book has been a long time coming. I love the fact it’s MM.
Keaton has been one of my favourite Kennedy’s since the very beginning and there have been little clues dropped in to him being gay throughout previous books.
I loved catching up with all the other characters.
This book has left me in a book funk. And I’m literally now counting the days till Kent’s book next month!
As always Keats and Austen don’t have the smooth sailing ride we want. But this book will pull your heart strings and pull you in. You’ll be turning pages well into the early hours of the morning. (I know I was!).
No spoilers from me. But just a plea to read this series. It’s one of my favourite series of books out in the world. And this instalment does not disappoint.
Adoring Keaton is aptly named as both Keaton and Austen are indeed adorable x x x
This is the 9th book in the Kennedy Brothers Series. And I must say it was so heartwarming and emotional to read. M/M is not my usual go to story but wow this one really knocked it out of the park for me. It had so much emotion and love poured into it.
Keaton is such a good guy. And he is struggling with his sexuality that his family and friends know nothing about.
Austen is the popular football star at their university with the cocky grin and great personality to go with it. He is comfortable with his sexuality but must also hide his truths for the sake of his future.
Keaton and Austen really light up these pages with their love and passion for each other. If this is not your usual genere I would will you to make an exception for this touching story of love and expectance.
I received an advanced copy for an honest review.
I devoured this book. I adore all of Siobhan writing. The story is mesmerizing and she wrote these characters to perfection. His special bond with Faye shines through the pages. Austen and Keaton are the perfect pair. Another epic and outstanding read
Siobhan has done it again. She has taken the Kennedys to a whole new level and it couldn’t be any hotter. Keaton is finally coming in to his own and finding his true self. With the help of Austen, of course. And his other awesome friends, Kate, Molly and Sebastian. The way the family comes together to handle any little (or big) thing is just amazing.
Another amazing story from this incredible author.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book
Siobhan outdid herself with Adoring Keaton, I officially have a replacement for my boy Kyler. Keaton is sweet and perfect and this book made my heart happy beyond words. She perfected who Keaton always was in my mind
This book was everything. It is my first M/M book and I cant praise it enough. It was so well written and gave me so many feels. I loved Keaton and his gentle soul. Austen was such a perfect match for him. I truly love all the Kennedy boys. Can’t wait to see what next.
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Adoring Keaton was a beautiful story much like Siobhan’s previous books. I have fallen in love with the newest Kennedy pair. Keaton and Austen make such a great team. It was so fun reading while Keaton is coming terms of who he is and his place in the world. There were some twists and turns that I hadn’t expected but it was a joy to read and the ending is so cute. I can’t wait to read Reforming Kent to see what else Siobhan does.
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Trying to accept who you are is the first step to happiness and Austen and Keaton must find themselves, be true to themselves before they can take on the world. This story was deep but so a tender side of one of our favorite triplets. Yes there may have been a few tears but all in all Siobhan did a beautiful job in finding the perfect person for Keats that takes him for him. No more mask to hide behind.
A M/M HEA that may not be for everyone, but I don’t regret a single word I read!! Love and acceptance, that is what this book is all about!!!
Yes!!!
That’s all my mind kept saying over and over again when I got this book!!!! I demolished this book in two sittings!!
I’ve always had a soft spot for Keaton since the beginning. His special bond with Faye comes through and I’m so glad the connection was still there in their friendship. New friends, college and new adventures are brought to life and have me hoping more relationships are in the future.
I absolutely love that this is titled “Adoring Keaton” because it is!! Adoring, worshiping. Their love can be felt all throughout this book. An instant connection that makes you root for their relationship to overcome all the obstacles. Austen makes the perfect match for Keaton and I couldn’t have foreseen a better story for them.
Held the usually Kennedy Drama, romance and heartache with a very worthy HEA!!
I was totally on the fence when it came to reading MM, but I just love Siobhan’s writing so I had to give it a shot. I was completely blown away by how much I adored this story! I was captivated from the first page and couldn’t put it down! Keaton and Austen were the perfect couple, so swoon worthy, and the steamy scenes were incredibly hot. Love is love and this is one of the best love stories I’ve read. Their relationship definitely didn’t come without it’s challenges but in the end they get to live out their perfect life. Another amazing book by Siobhan and I feel like it deserves more than 5 stars because she executed it perfectly! Definitely one of my favorites in the Kennedy boys series!
Keaton and Austen just uhh. This was my first MM read and honestly no one would have made me love it as much as Siobhan did, the story was amazing and beautiful. I can’t wait to get the last to this series!
This may have been Siobhan’s debut into male/male romance but let me tell you she freaking nailed it. I couldn’t put this book down, I completely devoured it. Everything about it was seriously beautiful, even the hard parts.
Keaton is the Kennedy brother that I have always been most curious about. There always seemed to be more to him than we were given, and holy smokes was that true….in the absolute best way. Keaton is complex, he’ll give anybody the shirt off his back, and is, in my opinion, the sweetest of the Kennedy brothers. I have been waiting for Keaton’s book since I started this series, and the fact that it’s M/M I think really adds to the complexity that is Keaton.
Siobhan gave Keaton the love he always deserved with Austen. The two are so different, and complement each other in the best ways, and in ways I don’t think they even really grasped at the beginning. Austen is truly a pillar of strength and that shoulder that Keaton needed. There were so many obstacles in their way and watching them navigate their way through them was beautiful.
I have read many M/M romances, and I have to say that this one is definitely one of my all-time favorites. The push and pull between Keaton and Austen was brilliant, and watching them with the Kennedy family made me so incredibly happy…for the most part, Kent is still our resident problem child, and darn it if this book didn’t leave me even more ticked and intrigued with that brat! I’m looking forward to Kent’s book.
Siobhan has created a world that feels real and genuine, and it’s a world that I love revisiting time and time again through these stories. I don’t know that I could have asked for a better story for Keaton and Austen is truly his best match.
Siobhan Davis couldn’t have picked a better title because I absolutely adore Keaton—and Austen—after reading the latest book in the Kennedy Boys series. As you know by now, the Kennedys’ are scandal magnets, so get ready for your jaw to drop!
For anyone who is hesitant about the MM genre, it’s not one I normally go for, but the romance is so beautiful and totally worth trying out a new genre for. We’ve known Keaton for years now, and I was dying to spend more time with him, and Austen could not have been a more perfect match. I loved how the romance is a bit slow and how so many obstacles get in their way. You’ll adore them so much that you nearly won’t be able to handle any more of the road blocks, but trust me, it’s worth the wait.
Like I said, in the life of the Kennedys where drama, scandals, and obstacles are the norm, this book is no different. So set aside enough time to read this all in one go because you’re not going to want to take any breaks.
Then we get to Kent. If you’ve already read the other books, you’re well aware that Kent is our problem child, and if you haven’t read the other books, what are you waiting for?! Anyways, Kent has his jaw-dropping moments in this book, and well, I’m very interested to see how he’s going to redeem himself because with all his issues, I could see Siobhan needing to write another trilogy just to get him straightened out!!
I received a copy and volunteered to review it.