Who auditions for an adult film without realizing it? Me, apparently…Gray: I’m not the kind of guy you take home to meet your mother. I’m an ex-adult film star with a GED and a giant co…llection of movie credits I can’t talk about in polite company. I might be good at helping other guys get their happy endings, but I’ve more or less given up on finding one of my own.Until Tyler Lang walks … one of my own.
Until Tyler Lang walks into my life.
That’s right, my co-star for my final film is Tyler Lang–America’s heartthrob, until he disappeared from the radar last year. Tyler’s got a reputation for being a bad boy, a partier, and apparently straight, but the sweet, vulnerable-looking kid who shows up at auditions is completely different. And now that I’m getting to know him, I can’t help wondering what it is that’s made his eyes so sad–and wishing there were some way I could make it better.
I’m not supposed to get a happy ending. So why the hell won’t my heart listen?
“I’m yours. In whatever way, for however long you want me. Just say the words and you’ll have me forever.”
Tyler: I know what you’ve heard about me. Another spoiled child-actor, all grown up and out of control. I wish I could tell you you’re wrong, but the truth is, I’m a little bit of a mess. Okay, so maybe I’m a giant mess. And now, after getting arrested with an ez-bake oven’s worth of drugs I don’t even remember buying, I’m washed-up at the grand old age of 21.
After a year of rehab and community service, all I want is to work again. So when my agent sends me a new script, maybe I don’t read the fine print as carefully as I should. Which is how I end up auditioning for an adult film. A high-brow, literary adult film. But still. There’s no way I can go through with this. After all, I’m so deep in the closet I’m not sure I’ll ever find my way out. And I wouldn’t do this movie–except for one thing: Gray Evans.
Strong, kind, and honest, Gray makes me feel seen in a way I’ve never been before–and makes me want to be better. And somehow, around Gray, everything seems possible. Like maybe there’s a world where I’m not a total screw-up. Maybe there’s a world where I can come out, and not tank my career. And maybe, just maybe, there’s a world where Gray, who’s smart and brave and so together, could want someone like me.
Gray For You is Book 2 in the 8 Million Hearts series. While each book can be read on its own, they’re even more fun to read together. Gray For You is a 150,000 word m/m romance full of snark, sweetness, and a healthy serving of steam. Movie star romance and hurt/comfort themes. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.more
Gray For You is the second book in the 8 Million Hearts series, a contemporary series featuring an interesting cast of characters. This book could be read as a standalone, but I really suggest reading all the books in this series in order for maximum enjoyment.
I really adore Gray – not only is he an interesting character, but I found him really likeable and sexy. I loved his attitude about this porn star past and the sweetness with which he treated Tyler. There was a lot of drama in this book which I thoroughly enjoyed, plus the sex scenes were delicious.
The audiobook was narrated by Michael Fell. Michael has a really nice voice, but his performance can be a little stiff at times. Once he gets a feel for the characters, the performance quality really improves. Overall, I enjoyed listening to this book and following along with the story.
Terrific and steamy MM romance with angst and so much heart. I have read several books by the author and this one remains my favorite. What a pairing — a former child tv star washed up due to erratic behavior and an adult film star. Incredibly moving backstories and a romance that is hard to forget.
My favourite MM book from a couple of years ago. Just finished a re-read and it is every bit as wonderful as I remembered.
I was really looking forward to Gray’s story. I do think that I enjoyed this audiobook more than Adam’s Song, the first book in the series, but it was decent as well. There is just something inherently good, if a bit gullible, about Gray. He runs the bar he inherited, but his real dream was always to be an actor; and not the adult kind from his past. However, a friend from the business is doing an indie-film based on a popular book, so he’s going to do one last adult film.
Tyler Lang was a child star that shone brightly, but like many, became tarnished, and eventually has almost burned out. He got in some trouble, but he is ready to get back to work. When his agent sends him a script, and both she and his brother tell him to read it, he glances at it, then heads for the auditions.
The story is great in that the MCs become close friends before anything else. Gray has this problem with allowing toxic people to remain in his life, and Tyler is in the closet and under his father’s thumb. But, although the attraction is strong between Gray and Tyler, I’d say it’s in the last 20% give or take that the two admit their feelings to each other.
Overall, even though this is considerably longer than most books of it’s kind, I think the author does a good job with the characters and the plotline. I wasn’t really surprised by the plot twists thrown in, but they did keep things interesting. And, in the end, our MCs get their happily ever after.
As this is the second book I have had the pleasure of hearing Michael Fell narrate, I have to say I am still pleasantly surprised. I have my go-to narrators that I know will do a fantastic job, and so far, Mr. Fell has left me impressed.
Happy listening!
* I received a free copy of this audiobook and I am leaving my honest review. *
4.5 stars
Heat Level: 3.5
Narration: 4.5
Wow, what a roller-coaster!
This is such an in-depth, emotive and passionate story. I loved Gray from book one and wanted to know more about him. He’s such a dynamic and lovable character, I fell hard! He’s kind, caring, sweet and funny. I’ll admit to quite a few “spit-takes” from the unexpected moments of humor Spencer has injected into this story.
Tyler was just fantastic! A little broken and bruised but so strong and compassionate. I feel like these two will stay with me for a while. They’re just perfect together and while a lot of the story has them not admitting their feelings, I’m so glad they finally got there in the end!
I’m loving this series, these wonderful, lovable and somewhat broken men and can’t wait for more!!!
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Gray For You is the second book in Spencer Spears’ series, 8 Million Hearts. It is a contemporary m/m romance with a former child star and former porn star finding a second chance at an acting career and finding love. Sweet, sexy, emotional, and fun – this story is amazingly good. Gray and Tyler are fantastic characters and I love them.
Not what I expected… It was even better!
After reading the blurb and knowing one of the characters from the first book, I had some preconceived notions about this book. Mainly I thought it was going to revolve around a lot of filthy hot sex,which there was (HOLY SMOKES),but not as much as I thought. This was a heartbreakingly sweet, slow-burn, emotional read and I loved it. Such a unique storyline, the writing and execution were perfection. Also, the book within the book…I WANT IT!! Can we make that happen?? I highly recommend, and even though it’s best to read series in order, this is one of the few that I feel can completely stand alone.
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