Alexander Popescu is a university lecturer in a quiet German town. He’s a respectable man in his thirties who stays fit, has a decent career and travels alone—his only vice is an occasional greasy meal. And beer. And violent computer games. Nobody has to know about the other Alex—the acclaimed porn writer. His ingenious erotic fantasies earn him good money and keep his capricious mind harmlessly … harmlessly entertained.
When his young friend and protégé Christian transfers to Freiburg for medical school, Alex is overjoyed…and terrified that Christian will find out about Alex’s indecent alter ego. The time they spend together, as lovely as it is, could overturn Alex’s carefully balanced life. Suddenly, the writing is not good enough, his hair seems to be thinning, his careful hookups leave him unfulfilled, and his dreams are haunted by the innocent young man he’s vowed to protect.
However, Christian is not a boy anymore. He’s a grown man of twenty-one, clever and deadly attractive. And he’s hiding some secrets of his own.
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The summary of story sounds a bit dirty…even title suggests it, yet it is a beautiful romance between two people who were meant to be yet who resist…you so want them to get together that it’s wonderful reward when it ends up being a happy ending. Lovely characters, very sexy and well, tad dirty too.
4.25 stars
Heat Level: 4
Narration: 4.5
A steamy German, age-gap romance! Oh, My!!
I really enjoyed this fast-paced, sort of slow burn, angsty but oh so sexy story. I enjoyed the picturesque German town and the discovering of finally finding yourself. I loved Roe’s approach to a “mid-life crisis” and enjoyed going into the mind of a 30+ guy freaking out about age, love and his future.
I felt Christian was a breath of fresh air (and while occasionally frustrating) I enjoyed the eventual coming together, longing and partnership Christian and Alex have. I felt the way Alex acted showed his age more than his physical appearance but I loved the freedom both Alex and Christian were able to finally find in each other.
I felt Roe did an amazing job of expressing longing and desire, so much so you can’t help but feel it too. I enjoyed the freedom of sexuality found in this book and found it liberating. I enjoyed the German elements and never felt lost or confused. I loved the escape to a small German town where Alex and Christian finally found themselves and admitted to the love they shared!
Very enjoyable listen!!!
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Despite the name, this is the very lovely story of the May/December romance between Alex and Christian. Well, it’s eventually a romance. It takes a lot of work to get there, and every moment is heart-wrenching. Alex is determined to protect Chris from everything, including Alex himself; and Chris is unclear (so it seems to Alex, anyway) about what he wants. I love both men, with their stubbornness and insecurities. They are fortunate to have good friends to help them through. Chris’s roommate Dieter is a riot; and Alex’s friend and former sex buddy Mattias just breaks my heart. (I’m really hoping Mattias gets his own HEA soon!) Christian’s mother is another great character, scary though she may be. All in all, this is a wonderful story, and I look forward to the next offering this talented author comes up with.
I received an advance copy of this book in return for an honest review.
Wonderful…..wonderful read! Again a winner in my hand…a winner of humorous, witty, emotional, sensitive and innovating sentences…..
I was in from the first line and not only because I’ve been to Sitges myself….
Alex in his early thirties, thinks of himself as pervert, dirt, scum……? Why….? He thinks so because he writes porn….(does he know much….we love that about him 😉
In day time he is a respectable lecturer…
When the most beautiful boy enters the club where Alex is sitting and drinking, all heads are turning and all mouths stopped talking…..and the boy didn’t even noticed….
As flies they turn to him and Alex is his savior.
They stay in touch and when Christian is moving, after a couple of years, to Alex’s town to study, Alex is aware Chris is not a boy anymore.
Chris is intelligent, open, beautiful and lovely and Alex….has a secret and is not open about that. His feelings toward Chris are changing fast.
Chris is very observant and affectionate toward Alex.
Alex thinks (it’s his prime nature) he is to old….
“You are exactly that much older. And yet here we all are, still waiting for you to act like a grown-up.”
Soooo….you could think ha.!..a story in a nutshell…..well…. surprise….surprise….
The way of writing is amazing and outshine from others. It has an observation toward life in it that speaks to my heart. It has humor and gravity. It’s emotional and sensual and at some points witty and funny. Both personalities are very well put down. I almost tear my hair out because of Alex…..
Their friends are there and have an addition in just the right proportion.
Chris the real mature in this relationship is confident about the future and Alex….is opposite and insecure…waiting for the other shoe to drop…..luckily Chris is taking the lead.
Like I said before… another winner….!
Highly recommended this slow burn, friends to lovers story!!