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’ve read a lot of books written by Siobhan Davis; she has written another excellent book. She is one of my favorite authors.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book. I’ve loved reading the entire Kennedy Boys Series. I can’t wait to read more of her books.
I loved the characters.
I received a free Advanced Reader Copy of this book and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
Be still my heart!!!
Oh my these Kennedy boys and the ones they love. For me this book is probably my absolute favorite and the most realistic. Which isn’t to say they all aren’t but the anguish felt in the book was so intense and had me crying throughout the entire book. Austin is rough and tumble and kind and understanding. Sweet Keats just feels lost in a world of images and perceptions. Together anything is possible if the can come together.
I’m honored to have been introduced to this amazing authors books. The one thing about this book I enjoyed was it keeps you wondering what’s next.
We get taken on a odds are against them love story in the newest series from a great author. Two people who are protecting there hearts and those they love. Both are always putting others first and carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders just in very different ways.
This story has amazing friends that are great additions to the books overall story that have strong supporting rolls, however it still centers around the main couple.
This is a love story that is created from friendship, loyalty and the need to make each other live again. There are wonderful twists and turns in this book and I’m personally so grateful I was gifted a copy for an honest review, it was such a good book. The book was very well written and moved without any gaps in the story. I highly recommend this book it will keep you captivated to the very Happy Ever after!
Authors Blurb: 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 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 book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it’s beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book. It’ll break your heart, you’ll want to scream with frustration and it’ll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.
This was a great coming of age MM romance. Loved the storyline and the chemistry between these characters! Loved the cameos from others in the Kennedy family!
In this 9th installment to her Kennedy Boys series, Siobhan Davis explores the male/male romance genre with Keaton & Austen’s burgeoning love story. Sweetly endearing yet sinfully sexy, their story shines a spotlight on the prejudices that still exist in our modern society, while showcasing the fact that love comes in many different forms. Through the stories that she writes, Siobhan Davis has a special finesse for tackling difficult subject matters while heightening awareness along the way. “Adoring Keaton” is just another example of her exceptional talent to do just that. Simply put, it is romance at its finest.
Keaton is so adorable but also so real. He doubts himself like most of us do. He’s soft, sweet and has a big heart. I loved the steamy times and also the conversations. I love MM books and this is one of the really good ones.
What a beautifully written love story that Adoring Keaton was. I really did need to read this story and did not even know it. I am not a big fan of M/M but Siobhan has made me a fan. The love story of these two men melted my heart, just like I am sure it will you as well.
So the male lead is Keaton Kennedy, his supporting lead is Austen his room mate turned lover. So I do not want to give the story away, but I do want to say that prepare for an emotional roller coaster of a read. There is so much heart and discovery in this read, that you cannot help but feel emotionally happy and full. There is just so much in this story I do not know how to put it in words.
The only thing I can think to say is that this read made me happy. Made me feel like I could take on problems, if only for today. Makes me want to be proud of my self, happy in my own skin and ready to face the world. So if you are fixing to read Adoring Keaton, grab a tissue or two and prepare to set aside the rest of the night for a feel good read.
I don’t usually read MM romances, but this was part of the Kennedy Boys series, so I had to give it a chance. I’m glad I did because Ms. Davis wrote a great romance story for Keaton and Austen.
Keaton has always been the sweetest and most thoughtful of the Kennedy clan. When he meets Austen, they form a fast friendship, but Keaton wants more. Their journey is emotion filled and there is angst, drama, plenty of sexy times and obstacles to overcome. Great chemistry between them too. A beautiful story.
We’re almost to the end of the Kennedy Boys series, and with Adoring Keaton Siobhan Davis adds another hooking story filled with angst, drama and sexiness about one of the youngest Kennedy boys and his struggle to accept and be comfortable in his own skin.
Siobhan Davis is a very skilled author with many books under her belt. She knows how to write an engaging story with the right blend of the necessary elements: great characters, a setting the reader can picture with detail and a plot that will keep us flipping pages. It comes as no surprise that Adoring Keaton is a great story even if it might be (I haven’t read ALL her books) her first M/M romance. My only squabble is that it centers mainly on Keaton’s inner battle with himself rather than the love story between him and Austen.
Adoring Keaton is book #9 in the Kennedy Boys series by Siobhan Davis. This is a standalone M/M new adult romance, perfect for The Kennedy Brothers fans. Told from both points of view, with a happy ending.
Siobhan has just shredded my heart with this beautifully written friends to lover’s romance that is sure to bring you to your knees. I have been waiting for what feels like forever for Keaton’s book. I knew he was something special when I was first introduced to him in Finding Kyler, and I was not wrong. His story is a heartwarming look at accepting ones true authentic self and the pure happiness that can bring once you allow yourself to be who you were always meant to be.
Keaton was always the sensitive one putting everyone’s needs above his own and essentially hiding who he is because of the world and who is family is to the media in general. Even when he was with Melissa you could tell he wasn’t happy, you could feel him just going to through the motions, and doing what he thought was expected of him. But as the story goes on and you get to see him really blossom and be in love for real for the first time, it makes your heart swoon. I legit had a smile on my face through most of this book as I watched Keaton come to terms with who he is and really strive to be happy and to show the world who he is, not in shame but in confidence. I was right there cheering him on wanting that for him…
Austen is absolutely perfect for Keaton, you could feel the connection between them from the moment they meet. And as they slowly start to open up about their feelings for each other and really show the other who they are you can feel their happiness shine from the pages. I loved watching them as a couple building their relationship and really breaking down the walls they have both built around them for the sake of their safety. I hate that they had to hide who they are to the world around them because people just don’t know how to be accepting. And it broke my heart to watch as the go through some serious struggles and dejection after a truly appalling thing happens, really bringing to light where they are in their lives and how much more they still have to grow.
I’m not going to lie Siobhan broke me with this book, I cried for them and what they lost and the situations that arose due to hateful people and cruel words. But the way that Siobhan presented their relationship with this unyielding grace and authenticity is like a balm to your heart and soul. I died for them and their love, Kyler and Faye have always been one of my favorite couples of Siobhan’s but I think Austen and Keaton just ousted them out of the top spot. This book will tear through your emotions leaving you utterly drained but completely sated in the best way. Bravo Siobhan if I could give this book more than 5 stars I would because they deserve all the Stars and more. And thank you for bringing us on this emotional journey that I don’t know how I ever lived without.
Ill be honest i was a little cautious about this book because of how much i loved the other books in this series but my goodness did this book make my heart hurt. I genuinely loved Keaton and Austen. The two of them together made for one hell of a read. Joy, Tears, Love and a few laughs. I went through it all in this book. I cant help but think that this book might be my favourite out of the whole series & thats praising it really highly. Trust me. Such a brilliant read and i loved reading it
Keaton has been one of my favorite characters in this series, and I couldn’t wait to dive in to his story. This was my first foray into MM romance, but I love Siobhan’s writing, and I knew I needed to read it.
Keaton is a beautiful soul, and I love his kindness and his big heart. Austen is a great match, supportive and caring but also challenging him to be the best version of himself. Keaton’s story is angsty, sweet, emotional and completely swoony and I truly adored it.
Kent is up next, and man, his girl had got quite the job ahead of her. Kent is really needing to prove himself.
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Mixed feelings about reading this as had never read MM but I love the series and took a leap of faith. An emotionally captivating story with a whole load of twists and turns to keep turning the pages. I wont lie was uncomfortable with some scenes but what Keaton and Austen were going is a situation that many have faced in all walks of life.
Kent has been the bad apple of the family and never failing to stun as all through out the series, he definitely outdid himself in this series and can’t wait to read his story.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I literally can’t even…
To say I love an MM book would be an understatement, but an MM book by the Queen Bee, Siobhan Davis…just sent me into a tail spin. I adore Keaton & Austen so much that I can’t even right now. This story has it all, sex, love, passion, heat, and down right dirty animalistic lust! Austen is the most amazing guy everrrrrrrrrr…Keaton done did good when he hooked him a hottie football player.
They had an amazing friendship that turned into an amazing relationship until of course life happened and they both went into a downward spiral that would take them a very very long time to recover from. I love their story so much…the only thing better would be listening to the audio of this sexy AF story.
#Keats #Top #Bottom #YouOnlyGetOneTrueLove
I LOVED Adoring Keaton! This book had ALL the feels and I COULD NOT put it down. In typical Siobhan fashion, she kept me turning pages until the very last one! This was my first Kennedy book, and I cant wait to read the rest of the books in the series now!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Adoring Keaton, indeed! This story is sensitive, thoughtful, vulnerable, heartwrenching, passionate, sexy, endearing, and beautiful. I was enveloped in this book from start to finish.
I couldn’t recommend it more. You should read this, like now!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
The Kennedy Boys is one of my favourite series. This one was probably the best so far. Ms Davis really outdid herself as I couldn’t put it down!! You will be hooked! Keaton has always been the brother that I itched to know more about. It was obvious there was something wrong but without him acting out like his triplet, Kent. He’s also the most considerate and sensitive of the brothers. Definitely deserves his special someone.
What I particularly like in these books is the fact there is a plot which is usually character building and it’s definitely so in Keaton’s story. He comes out of everything much stronger. Of course,there are also the usual twists, jaw-dropping revelations, old favourites popping up, catch up and of course, steam but not only… It’s Adoring Keaton and Austen certainly does!!Pure adoration and love. Yet again Ms Davis has touched on a topical issue , this time accepting one’s true self and not compromising or living in fear and has dealt with it in her unique sensitive way.
As ever at the end we get a hint of what’s to come in the next installment, Reforming Kent, the last brother, who doesn’t seem to have found his soulmate yet like the others. I’m sure we’re gonna go out on a high as Kent really has got issues. I’d like to give him a good shaking and a verbal dressing down!! He continues to live up to his bad boy reputation and can be quite obnoxious! Most certainly needs ‘reforming’. Can’t wait!
Stand alone but I always recommend working your way through the series as it’s well worth it.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book.
I have loved the Kennedy boys since the very first book, and Keaton has been one of my favourite brothers so I have been waiting patiently for his book to be brought out and I definitely was not disappointed!
This is my first MM read and I will definitely read one again as this book was written so well (as is every book by Siobhan!)
The story of Keaton and Austen just blew me away from page one, their love for each other was so heartbreakingly beautiful, and I did shed a tear at afew points in the story, as their love didn’t come without its struggles. I love the Kennedy family so much, and the relationship Keaton has with them. Every book Siobhan writes I read hoping it blows the last out of the water, and every time she does, one of my favourite authors and so talented.
5* read from me, an amazing addition to The Kennedy Boys Series!
If there’s two things I love in this book community, it’s Siobhan Davis and MM romance. So when she confirmed that Keaton is gay and his book would be MM, I just about died and I knew she would kill it. Now after having read Adoring Keaton, I can say my initial reaction was spot on.
I have loved the Kennedy family since day one, high drama and all. Keaton has always held such a special place in my heart because you just knew, KNEW that he was so good. From his close relationship with Faye, to the way he adores his mother, and the way he’s so selfless, it was so obvious as to the type of man he would become. But oh, the struggles he has had to face. The doubt, the self loathing, the worrying. My sweet boy has been through the wringer.
But then here comes this beautiful man and completely upends everything in Keats’ life. I love Austen. LOVE him. He is everything that Keaton needed and wanted, especially at such a pivotal time in his life. The way these two came together was perfect and I loved watching their relationship grow and transform.
Their journey isn’t without strife though and these two experience plenty of heartache along the way. Just as some parts of their journey are happy and joyous, hot and steamy, others are agonizing and painful. But it’s all so worth it in the end.
I know that many readers aren’t familiar with or aren’t fans of MM romance, and that’s okay. But, if you’re willing to take a chance, do so with Keaton and Austen. Siobhan Davis is one of the best storytellers in this industry and the way she’s penned their story is nothing short of beautiful. Keaton and Austen have such an incredible story and the way they love each other is amazing. It’s romance at its finest and the story of two people loving each other so wholly and so unconditionally. Keaton and Austen love each other with the same fierceness and protectiveness that the rest of the Kennedy boys and their women love each other with.
As the penultimate book in one of my favorite series, it is the perfect addition to this crazy family!
Adoring Keaton is the perfect addition to the Kennedy Boys series. Siobhan Davis has delivered another amazing story with Keaton and Austen.
Keaton is 1/3 of the Kennedy triplets. He’s y’all, dark and sexy as sin. Women throw themselves at his feet at every turn. He’s hiding who he is from the world.
Austen Hayes is a tattooed, football star with a huge secret. Telling the world you’re gay is hard enough, but imagine being a football player in the spotlight.
These two may just be my new Kennedy favorite couple. The attraction and chemistry they have jumps off the pages. The amount of respect and admiration they have for each other is amazing to see. Each know what they want, but both scared to tell the world who they are. The lies are starting to take a toll on both of them.
Oh, the drama! It would not be a the Kennedy family without some drama. In the middle of some of it is of course Kent. While this is Keaton’s book Davis does a perfect job at setting his story up.
Keaton’s growth in this book is amazing to watch. He goes from being this 20 year old kid to a 21 year old man. I know what your thinking, what’s the difference in an age? It’s not the age that’s the difference, it’s Keaton himself. When this story starts out, Keaton doesn’t know who he is. He found himself. While it took hard break to do so, it’s exactly what he needed. Sometimes in life we have to break and put ourselves back together. Austen has some soul searching and realities he need to face as well. He was living his own lie.
Keaton’s story is addicting and captivating. I could not get enough of Austen and Keats. Davis has delivered an amazing read full of angst and heart. She reminds us that love isn’t easy and you have to fight for it.
Wow, what can I say about this book? This book isn’t edgy, suspenseful or even action packed, it’s a beautiful story about love and whoever you choose to love. Keaton was always kind of in the background in the other Kennedy books but not forgotten. He had a girlfriend everyone kind of liked even if they didn’t seem like they belonged together. They were together for years until Keaton decided not to follow his brothers to Harvard but to make his own way at a different college. That made me more intrigued by him and wondered ok, what’s the story here. Austen and Keaton meet at a party where Keaton is vulnerable and Austen being the awesome dude that he is, helps him get home safely. That was a start of a great friendship! Austen cannot stand the football team party lifestyle and when Keaton offers for him to move in as a roommate, Austen jumps at the chance to get away from all of the that. Keaton has kept his true self hidden away from everyone he knows and loves but he cannot deny his feelings for his friend Austen. Austen’s friend Colton knows there is something between them but he never judges and is always supporting Austen. He is such a great guy, he needs his own book! When they finally admit their mutual feelings for each other they embark on a journey filled with doubt, love, and emotional changes in their lives. This story is beautifully written. It’s just not a M/M story, it’s a love story. Forget about the M/M aspect and just open your heart and mind to the kind of love and devotion these two have for each other. Yes, they go through their self doubt, scared of what their families will think (Kent is the WORST EVER!) and a whole lot of soul searching. There are some sexy times with these two but it’s not overdone, it’s written in a way that it doesn’t matter who it is, just sexy times! I will be sorry to see this series end with Kent’s book and I sure hope this author can pull off a miracle. I have faith she can! I received a complimentary copy of this book.