Bates:I have the hottest new roommate—but he’s totally not my type.Vince is a single dad, a starving artist, a pansexual hippie, and a total comic book nerd. And I’m very, very straight. I’m a business mogul, a jock, an old-money Southern boy who’s supposed to marry well.I haven’t been dreaming about his lithe, freckled body, his crooked smile, or his… other manly assets. I have a girlfriend, so … smile, or his… other manly assets. I have a girlfriend, so Vince’s deliberate touches and longing looks have zero effect on me. And that kiss—it was just one kiss. It didn’t mean anything.
Vince:
Gerard Bates is a gay disaster waiting to happen. He’s a field full of red flags. And he’s been in love with his best friend, Will, since forever.
I can’t go there. I’m a new dad, and Bates is just letting us stay in his basement until I can find somewhere better. I don’t even know what I’m doing as a parent yet—I don’t have time for a brokenhearted closet case.
But when I taste him for the first time, I know I’m addicted. Whatever the cost, however crazy my life gets, I’m going after Bates.
This is a terrible idea. But I’ve never let that stop me before.
Out is the second novel in the DC Pride series. It features a new couple and can be read as a standalone. There is plenty of angst, a bit of lovely fluff, nudist neighbors, sassy cousins, family drama, apologies and new beginnings, and one very cute baby.
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I’ve read this author before. This is a mm contemporary romance story set in the USA. Main characters are Bates and Vince. Little baby River steals the show. They both take a different path to HEA but it’s not forced. I’ll read more from this author.
Tatum just has a reputation of writing complex and deep feelings for us to read. It’s sad when parents are not accepting of a child that’s different and their childhood suffers for it. Bates is now trying to adjust and accept the lifestyle he wants to live although no one is surprised. He is devastated when his unrequited love, business partner is engaged to another. He clings to single father Vince and his babygirl. As deep feelings are rising, maybe his ex-partner wasn’t the right person to spend his life. The emotions, fear and acceptance are all laid out for you. Really enjoyed reading this book
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book
This book had all the feels and issues that I was hoping for. It just sucked me in from the first few pages and kept me engrossed. It was so well written, and the characters were well developed with personalities that were so unique to their issues. This was good book that pulled at my heartstrings in a good way.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
The storyline was well written and well paced with characters that were so well created that I couldn’t put this book down until I finished reading the very last page!
I was so excited to read Bate’s story since we were introduced to him in Proud, and I was not disappointed. My heart broke for him so many times, and how no-one was ever able to look past his facade to see how truly broken he was inside. No-one that is, except Vince. Struggling with being a single father to baby River, Vince has his own share of hurt to try and get through. Despite this, he is always there for Bates and he’s the only one who really gets him, and who Bates can open up too. Although there is some angst with Bate’s feelings towards his best friend Will, I could never not see him with anyone but Vince. I think it just came down to the fact that they were both such compelling and well-written characters that their connection felt pretty tangible. It certainly didn’t hurt that they were smoking hot together, and when he knew what he wanted, Bates was adorably sweet and determined. Such a great follow-up to the first of the series!
This is the 2nd book in this series and is Bates and Vince’s story. This is a well written story about overcoming fears and finding as well as building a solid foundation for a relationship of true love. This story is sweet, emotional, heart-warming, steamy and with angst and drama which had me totally enthralled throughout this addictive page turner. I recommend for all.
A heartfelt read that will pull on your heartstrings. Love Vince and Bates. Love how they support each other and bring out their best. Love their ending.
Favorite quote: Vince ~ “Love isn’t linear. It takes a lot of paths. Ours is unique to us.”
Out by Tatum West and Beau Lake is the second book in the DC Pride series. There is drama/angst, sexiness, adorableness, and sweet fluffy love moments that made me smile and fall in love. I fell in love Vince and Bates and the relationship they build. I fell in love with the adorable family they make with that adorable baby. I fell in love with the love story created here. I definitely recommend this sweet coming out story.
This was such a beautiful, grab-you-by-the-feels, poignant, raw, intense, tug on the heartstrings, gripping, emotionally charged, simmering, amazing, wonderful, and totally awesome story. It broke my heart reading about what Vince and Bates went through, but they meshed together so very well. I was hooked from beginning to end, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Each and every story that I read from you makes me fall more in love with the characters that you write. In this one we meet Vince and Bates, two guys that have this amazing chemistry and love that it just makes us smile with pride. I hope we get more in this series. I give it 5 stars. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book as an Advanced Reader’s Copy.
I’ve enjoyed this author’s Bridge to Abington series so I was REALLY looking forward to beginning this new series. I loved Book 1 (PROUD) and OUT, the second book in the DC PRIDE Series, does not disappoint. Like all of Tatum West’s books, this one also works as a stand-alone. This author paints a picture with her words and when I’m reading a book and hesitate to put it down because I “might miss something” – that tells me that the writing has completely pulled me into the author’s world. This story gives you two very likeable and complex characters … each one struggling but in very different ways. As the reader, you are witness to their secret but mutual attraction to the other and find yourself sharing their journey towards finally getting together. The story line wasn’t predictable and the romance was hot and it rocked. This author’s ability to create soulful characters makes me want to stay in touch with the characters introduced in this book and I can’t wait for the next one! She is one of my favorite authors. Highly recommend.
I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
Bates has always known he’s “not gay”; his father was very emphatic about that. Vince knew who Bates really was from the very first time they met, but he has enough on his plate; he doesn’t need to add Bates’s closeted issues to the list. This is their story, but it’s more than just a story about coming out. It’s about relationships and building trust, about discovering who you really are and, with the right support, being able to stand up to let the whole world see you, and most of all, it’s about building a family who supports you and sees you for who you really are.
It’s an emotionally charged tale that will pull you in from the very beginning, tug at your heartstrings along the way, and leave you in tears (happy ones) at the very end. If you read “Proud” then you were waiting for Bates’s story, and it is worth the wait. It certainly lived up to my expectations and then some. Vince and River are definitely what Bates needs in his life, and he is what they need. This is an easy-paced read filled with some emotional ups and downs, a lot of heart-tugging moments, lots of growing love, and moments of hot, steamy passion. You really shouldn’t miss this engagingly heartwarming love story. It’s well worth the read!!