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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I tried really hard to savor this book, but as soon as the arc hit my kindle I had to read it and I didn’t put it down until I reached the end. Ms. Davis, I applaud you, although now I have to go back and get work done. It was well worth it thought. I want to give this books more than 5 stars for its plot, characters and sexy times!
A quote stuck out to me while reading and it captured how I feel about this series. Every kiss, every touch, every fuck is better than the last. this is how I feel about the Kennedy series. As much as I love the earlier books, I don’t know if Siobhan’s writing improves with each or the anticipation of the wait to learn each brothers story, but each book gets better and better. That makes me part excited part terrified for the final installment coming next.
I fell in love with Keaton from the beginning, always putting himself first before others. I mean you couldn’t help but not love him and his caring disposition but things aren’t always what the seem.
I would love to share spoilers but I can’t! This book is going to give you feels you didn’t realize you had deep within.
Secrets are revealed, laughs were shared and tears were cried. This book is definitely one of my top 2020 reads.
Love Is Love. In Adoring Keaton, Siobhan has crafted one of the most breathtaking beautiful couples, and mesmerising stories, of her entire career. Truly unputdownable. All the stars!
I have been waiting for Keaton since we first met him in Kylers book. Austen was so perfect for him, I loved how they were there for each other and understand the others hang ups and were both willing to be patient with each other. I loved getting a peak at all the other couples we have come to love as well and I loved how supportive Keatons family was for him and Austen. And after what went down I cannot wait for the next Kennedy book!!
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I am in love with this emotional friends to lovers romance. It was an amazing read that had me losing sleep to get through the story. Coming out is easier when you have friends and family who support you no matter what. Its the ones who hate you for the choices you made to hide your true self, or the blood who doesn’t support you and discriminates against you for who you really are who make life feel impossible. Keaton and Austen made amazing friends, but an even better couple. There were so many obstacles for them to overcome but I wouldn’t change a bit of it. This was by far my favorite Kennedy book, but I think we’re in for a real roller coaster ride in Kent’s story!
This was a great addition to the Kennedy Boys series. Keaton and Austen are an awesome couple. Things happened faster in this book compared to the others in the series and there was also a lot less drama but it was still a nice love story.
Being brutally honest, I wasn’t to keen about reading a M/M romance. But, considering myself to be a somewhat opened minded person, I delved in hoping for the best. This was truly a touching love story. I don’t know what I was expecting but the unconditional love and patience Austen had for Keaton, ugh, I wish single men like him actually existed in this day and age. My heart went out and broke for Keaton OFTEN. He has always put others and their feelings before his own because he’s a sweetheart like that; he deserved the same love and understanding especially from his family. Having to hide who he truly is and felt because he’s unsure and afraid of how he would be accepted made my heart break for him. Since he is in the public eye he has to “present” himself a certain way but Austen, knowing the struggles, was there as Keatons rock. Austen was so full of compassion for Keaton despite the fact that he was dealing with his own issues of being who he truly is.
Such a lovely but heart wrenching love story.
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This was my first MM romance. I’ve read reverse harem, MFM and MMF but yes this is my first MM. To be honest I was apprehensive because… well, it’s something new to me and I’m anxious by nature. I worried about how the film will play in my head because I’m not a very adventurous person, lol. I’m open minded and real life is different than in the books. I usually read to escape and imagine myself as the heroine, and in this one there was none to imagine myself into character…but I forged on and took it one page at a time.
We’ve all struggled with ourselves at some point in our lives. We’ve worn masks and put on a brave face for the world to see, but at the end of the day we can’t help who we are inside, and we can’t help who we love…
Siobhan Davis is really something else… she has a way with telling a story. And she did Austen and Keaton justice.
Beautiful love story!
I didn’t know what to expect when I started this love story but Siobhan NEVER disappoints. The love and dedication these two have for each other had me feeling like I was part of the story. Austen and Keaton are my new favorite couple!!
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Adoring Keaton is beautifully written when two unique people, Keaton and Austen come together, who come to terms with who they are and what they what out of life.
Keaton is a Kennedy who has the spotlight on him 24/7 and is struggling with who he truly is. Austen Hayes has a great future in the NFL and know who he is but has to hide that fact of his life.
Keaton and Austin come together and help each other become the best future of themselves.
Another fantastic read from Siobhan.
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Wow, amazing book by Ms Siobhan Davis. I loved Keats since the Kyler collection and I’ve been waiting for his book for so long. And I can just say it was worth the wait. Fell more in love with his amazing character and his love interest. They were some obstacles they had to over come but came out stronger in the end. Definitely a great read.
What to say about this book Siobhan Davis is a phenomenal author. Her books grip you from the very first page, and Adoring Keaton was no different. The love story between Keaton and Austin is perfect. I LOVED this book and can’t wait for Kent’s book next!! X
An adoring read!
Falling for his hot, straight, football-player roomie wasn’t part of the game plan…
An adoring and courageous read that will get your heart pumping.
An unputdownable read that will give you all the feels! My god! When I got to the last word, I couldn’t believe it was over. I just wanted – no, needed – more of this couple just like we need oxygen to survive!
God, I adored them and I can absolutely say I have a new favourite couple in this series!
Perfect for readers of contemporary romances.
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Just amazing series 🙂
I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book.
This is my first mm book and I loved every twist and pull that Siobhan threw at us. Like the other books we still have scenes with the other brothers/sister in laws/nieces and nephews. Keaton deserves to be happy, he’s been one of favorite from the start and I’m glad he found it.
This may not be everyone’s cup of tea but do give it a shot. You won’t regret it.
Keaton is a man who is struggling both under the weight of expectations of those in his life who because of his family’s public persona battles what others will think of him if he pursues what will make him fulfilled and happy. He is hoping that college will give him the strength and clarity he needs but Austen was a complication he hadn’t counted on.
Austen is a college football player with dreams of going professional so although he has acknowledged his sexuality to himself, he is concerned what effect it would have on his life if others knew as well. What starts out as friendship between them evolves into a love that they decide to keep private until they can’t and that is where their story truly begins.
This is an emotional story as Keaton and Austen have to acknowledge who they are not only to themselves but to everyone who believes they have the right to cast judgment and that they are so much stronger together than apart.
Let me start off by saying that I have not read many M/M books. I can be pretty hesitant when to comes to these type of pairings because you never know what you will get. Knowing how Author Siobhan Davis have written the rest of the Kennedy clan so far I was curious how it would turn out. Let me just say…she did Keaton Kennedy and Austen Hayes’s 4.5 stars story justice!
“This might hurt, but I never want to be anything less than truthful with you. No more lies. No more hiding shi#.”
The auras coming from Keaton when finally wanting to give into his true identity were becoming real that you cannot help to be smitten for his beau Austen. He was constantly patience with Keaton when things were starting to unravel. The hesitation and the fear of not being accepted (especially with people dear to him) while still trying to make sense of everything was constantly on play throughout the read. The feels and emotions are strong being thrown from all angles.
Get ready for a journey of new beginnings and new way of living when all is revealed and experienced. When all is said and done you cannot help but fall hard for these two beautiful souls.
Adoring Keaton was my first Kennedy Brothers read and I absolutely loved it. I couldn’t put it down.
Siobhan Davis has written a beautiful love story. I was well written, full of emotion and characters that were hot as hell. This is a MM story, full of attraction, romance, angst, disappointment & love. Well worth the read.
Final Score – 4.5 Stars!
This was an emotional book for me. I have friends and family members who have struggled to come out their parents and friends. I felt Keaton’s vulnerability, his fear, and ultimately his heart. He just wants to have what everyone else has – THAT PERSON who completes them. His brothers have found it. His parents have rediscovered it. Now, it’s his turn. But it doesn’t come easy and it’s not with out a few heartbreaks along the way. The realism in that is what drew me in. I finished this book in under 24 hours. I simply could NOT put it down! I was engrossed from the first page to the last – and all that while recovering from an illness. It was just THAT well done.
Kuddos to Ms. Davis. I have read this entire series and while some have fallen short of my expectations – this one has re-energized my love for this family and the series. I cannot wait – quite frankly, I’m simply DYING – until I can get my hands on Kent’s story. I think I may have an inkling of what makes him tick, but only reading his book will confirm it for me. Until then, I can hardly wait. I’m so anxious for it – I want it yesterday!
I was a later comer to the Kennedy Boys books but they quickly drew me in. Kyler and Faye’s story was already out and I was waiting for Kalvin’s to be told. I quickly formed opinions and knew who my favorites were. My opinion of Keaton was he was sweet, gentle, and never judgmental. He was the first one to really befriend Faye and he was always the one supporting everyone. However he had a secret and he started to drew back from the family in the others stories. I had thoughts of where his story was headed but when Siobhan confirmed where she was taking his story I was so happy. I always wondered if that was where his heart was. I was excited to see how it would all happen. How he would fall I love. How he would tell his family, how his story would be told. This is my M/M story and it was beautiful and pure. This book was everything I could have wanted for Keaton and Austen is his perfect partner in life. This story is full of hard choices, twisting paths, finding yourself, learning to trust, and then getting the life you want! I really hope you take a chance on this book you will love it!
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ARC review. Adoring Keaton is the 9th book in the Kennedy Boys Saga. I probably wouldn’t have read it if it hadn’t been the next book in a series I absolutely love. Emotional and sensitive in nature but totally belonged in the telling of the Kennedy boys’ lives; I have followed the series as each boy found his soulmate so it was was Keaton’s turn to find his HEA