Living a lie, Matthew ‘Mattie’ Alexander is exhausted. It’s not easy to keep up the pretence, the deceit, but it’s safer. Coming out to a world that so easily hates takes a courage he’s yet to find, so he pretends – pretends to be into women – pretends to love being a part of the university’s football team. It keeps him safe, hidden.
Until he meets Julian.
From the moment they first meet, … they first meet, Mattie knows life is about to change. He’s yet to determine if it is for the better or worse. Living life through laughter, Julian is lonely. Without the jokes, the humour, he would be living on the edge of depression. Succumbing to his controlling father’s demands, Julian finds no joy in the path laid out before him.
Until he meets Mattie.
As soon as they cross paths, Mattie has the power to drive Julian’s man parts crazy with lust. But can lust be enough to help Mattie out of the closet, and guide Julian into a happier place?
Limits will be pushed. Rules will be broken. But it’s only together, that they will have the strength to overpower fear, fear of themselves and fear of others. Just how far are they willing to go in the aim of coming out?
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Loved, great story. Lila Rose knows how to write a wonderful story that draws you in and keeps you entertained till the end. Can’t get enough of the Hawks MC
*WARNING* for 18+ readers
I really like this series! Great characters. Well written. Well edited. Interesting situations. I would recommend this whole series.
I just loved this book. Mattie (19) and Julian (36) have a big age difference but as the book moved along, it was less and less noticeable. The story was basically about well, the title. Julian is out and about but Mattie isn’t. Julian teaches Mattie that it’s ok to be who you are even though Julian, being who he is, has caused him to be the target of unimaginable abuse ~ and you won’t believe the hands that have done so. Absolutely heartbreaking ~ through it all, Julian was adorable and his phrases for random things made me laugh hysterically ~ Mattie turned out to be the more confident and take charge half of their relationship. I feel like I need to read this whole series as it incorporates my other fav genre ~ MC ~ funny how this book was caught in the middle of it all and absolutely can be read as a standalone ~ Coming Out was written beautifully with the perfect amount of everything needed to make this such an enjoyable read! Go for it!
I was drawn in from the start and could not put down. OMG!!! I laughed and smiled a lot while reading this book. Storyline was well written, entertaining, and hot, hot, hot!! Stoke is a sexy badass biker who is also a sweetheart. He meets Malinda after the death of her husband who was Stoke’s MC brother and instantly feels drawn to her. Loved his interaction with Malinda and her kids. Oh yeah, definitely smokin hot scenes between Stoke and Malinda. I freaking love the Hawks MC guys and their women. All I can say is Deanna AKA Hellmouth has met her match in this book which was so dang hilarious. Would totally recommend this book as a must read along with the rest in the series.
I really loved this story. It was sweet but also had real issues. It’s hard to review the story because everything that happens makes it hard to not spoil but it’s got the signature steam, great secondary characters, both new and old, a bad guy or 2 that you just want to scream at and suspense that keeps you hooked. After small teaser at the end of the book I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen in the next one. 4 stars #2OCCJD
Such a great series. I was happy to have Mattie and Julian’s sorry. Help me understand then better.
This was also my first m/m read. It was good!
I wish there was another epilogue about that next step in their life but I’ll use my imagination.
Julian is hilarious! After what he’s been through I love his happy spirit even more.
Mattie is shy and quiet, at first. I enjoyed him coming out of his shell and showing his protective, wild side.
Loved this book. Melinda was living with her biker husband who was brutal and she had 2 children, the Hawks MC old ladies are trying to prove to her not all bikers are the same. Can her and Stoke have a live together or will trouble follow.