“I don’t do relationships, I break them.” ~ TroyIf there’s one thing life has taught me it’s that everyone eventually leaves. But that’s okay because I have a strategy: no friends, no boyfriends, limit repeat hook-ups, no sleep overs, and above all leave them before they leave me. I’ve put my break-up skills to work doing others’ dirty work for them.The last thing I expected when I agreed to do … agreed to do an embarrassing breakup song and dance was to end up on the doorstep of the very recognizable—and stupidly sexy—Rebel. When you meet a man like Rebel you’d be insane not to make a move. And just because he has me tossing out every single one of my rules doesn’t mean I’m in trouble, right?
“I’m everyone’s friend, but no one’s everything.” ~ Rebel
I love working for Ballsy Boys, but when you make the kind of videos I do relationships are pretty damn impossible. Besides, guys find me sexy and want to either be with me or be me, but no one has ever cared enough to see the real me.
Until I meet Troy. He has no problem whatsoever with my job, but he’s determined to keep me at a distance. For the first time, a hook-up alone is not enough. I want more with him. Hell, I want everything. But he resists at every step until I’m about ready to give up. What do I need to do to show him that this is real and worth fighting for?
***Rebel is the first book in the Ballsy Boys Series and is a super sexy MM romance with plenty of good times. While this book and this series do contain some instances of sex outside of the main relationships, they DO NOT contain cheating.
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I finally understand what all the fuss about this book was! So glad I read it!
It is hard when two people start to care but have been committed to non-commitment each for their own reasons. At least when they start to communicate Rebel begins to understand his own feelings and why Troy is reacting the way he does. I love how they are begin to move closer together and the patience Rebel has.
I listened to the audio version and it was very well done.
I was a bit reluctant on starting this series because all of the main characters are porn stars. Yes, the description says NO cheating but it still stings a little knowing that one of the MCs is still having sex with other people while seeing the other MC – even if they are okay with it. It’s my own personal hang up, I know. I tried to not let that affect my opinion of the book though since I knew all of that before getting into this series.
Rebel (real name Hendrix) has been with the Ballsy Boys for 6 years and every single one of his boyfriends he’s tried to have a relationship with dump him because of his job as a porn star. That or they try to give him an ultimatum and he’s not having that.
Troy grew up in foster homes and has a fear of abandonment so he never lets anyone close to begin with, always having a string of one night stands, no going past one date and no sleeping over. He’s going to school and he also has a gig as the “dude who will break up with someone for you” which is how he met Rebel in the first place. Another dude was paying Troy to break up with Rebel.
It was seriously awkward the way they met. Rebel is Troy’s fave porn star; he was jacking off to his videos in chapter 1. So after he “breaks up” with Rebel he offers to give him a blow job. And Rebel’s just like “sure, whatevs.” I dunno, it felt weird to me.
Anyway, they keep hooking up and Troy has no problem with Rebel being a porn star. Weeks after they started the whole “friends with benefits” thing, he watched Rebel’s new video that was filmed during the time they were kind of “together” and he has no jealously whatsoever. He actually got all hot and bothered about it.
That’s not to say there wasn’t jealously, it just wasn’t over Rebel’s job. There was a random stripper that gave Rebel a lap dance and offered some more private one on one time outside of the club, and later on a waiter hitting on Rebel right in front of Troy – and Troy got jealous as fuck.
I can definitely read that Troy had no issues whatsoever with the porn thing but my own personal feelings kept trying to butt in… so it was a little hard for me.
The sex though… It was hot. There were plenty of sex scenes between Rebel and Troy. Lots of making out like madmen, lots of blowjobs, hand jobs, fucking each other different ways because they’re both vers… all over the house – on the couch, against the wall, in the shower, on the bed… and then the rimming. Oh fuckkkk. So hot. Then we also got little snippets of sex on set between Rebel and the new guy Pixie at the beginning and then a threesome scene involving some of the other characters. These weren’t super in depth or anything but man.
Aside from all of that, this book was super easy to read. I flew through the whole thing and never once felt bored. Kind of frustrated at Troy and his whole “no relationships, I don’t DO that” attitude over and over… but hey. What can ya do? I felt the way Rebel reacted with a kind of hurt expression during those times where Troy acted all freaked out. Especially when Rebel’s feelings grew into love? Ugh, my heart.
At least the ending ended pretty happily. I can always appreciate that.
I really want to continue on with the series even though I know it probably won’t be my absolute favorite, but I am intrigued enough about the other characters to want to read their stories.
Overall I’d give this a 3.75 rounded up. I wanted to like this more but my own personal feelings got in the way. I know other people who don’t have that issue will definitely enjoy this more.
Fabulous Story & Audible Listen Delightful, Steamy & Heartfelt!
Rebel
Ballsy Boys, Book 1
By: K.M. Neuhold, Nora Phoenix
Narrated by: Kenneth Obi
I loved everything about this book, from the authors’ wonderful writing style to the fantastic wonderful story and characters they created to Kenneth Obi’s fabulous narration. The storylines are interesting and original, they grabbed my attention right from the start and held it captive straight to the end. This is the type of book that has you smiling and one that you do not want to put down. The characters are likable and easy to related to, I adored both leads, Hendrix aka Rebel and Troy, also adored the other Ballsy Boys and their camaraderie. Rebel is a porn star, he loves his job and the guys he works with. He has dated other men outside of work but once they find out what he does for a living they can not deal with it and leave. When his latest conquest chooses to hire a professional breakup artist instead of doing it himself he was in for a surprise. Troy is a college student and he makes money on the side as a professional break up artist, hired by people who do not want to confront the person they are breaking up with or to humiliate them. And that is how he winds up meeting Rebel from the Ballsy Boys, but instead of doing the routine he was hired to do he does Rebel instead. I love their first encounter, the two just clicked, loved their second encounter at the club too. There is great chemistry between them and Troy has not issues to what Rebel does for a living. Troy does not do long term relationships and while Rebel would like to the more he learns about Troy the more he understands why and doesn’t push him. My heart went out to Troy, he is a great guy he just needs to get past his issues before he loses the best thing that ever happened to him. I love how everything plays out in this book, it is beautifully plotted and there is never a dull moment. There is drama, a touch of angst, some fun, lighthearted humor, heartfelt moments and a great romance, oh and let’s not forget the smoking hot sexy times. Thank you Nora Phoenix and K.M. Neuhold for this fabulously entertaining story, I enjoyed every moment of it!
I listened to the Audible edition, Kenneth Obi is a terrific narrator and voice artist. He does an amazing job portraying the characters, bringing them to life, giving each their own voice and personality. You could hear how much heart he puts into his work as he captures and projects the characters passion as well as their emotions into his performance. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for this fabulous listen
OMG. This book is everything. E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G!
Great characters, funny and fun dialogue and sexy scenes. What more could you need?
That’s right. Soul.
This book has so much soul, it’s oozing out of the pages.
Loved it.
I loved Rebel and Troy. I loved the characters especially Troy. The storyline was interesting. I was pleasantly surprised by this book and first of a series and will definitely be following the series.
Kenneth obi did a fabulous narration. Everyone had a distinct voice, the pacing is good and it is more acting than reading.
Loved it
Holy Hotness!!!
Question. Where have you been hiding?!
Dayum…
Ok, seriously, I can’t stop grinning!
Such an incredible world building, I am already gaga over.
Loved Rebel & Troy’s story so much.
I beyond enjoyed their dynamic and chemistry. I found myself laughing on more than one occasion but also somber and emotional on others. I was truly drawn to the characters feeling, which is such an amazing thing for me to do. I loved every bit of it. And getting to know the other Ballsy Boys a bit was the cherry on top.
Thrilled that I can run off to enjoy the next Ballsy Boy!!!… TTYL!!!
Read January 26, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. It has been recommended many times and I honestly don’t know why it took me so long to read. I knew the book would be high on the sex factor because the series is about porn stars. What I was pleasantly surprised about was that this story had depth with an enjoyable storyline. It was so much more than just sex filled moments (not that I’m complaining about the extra steamy scenes). I’m looking forward to continuing this series!
A porn star meets a commitment phobe- breakup artist. Instant attraction and easy banter leads to a friends with benefits situation, but are feelings starting to grow?
Troy and Rebel are characters you can root for and need to see find their HEA. The storyline in original and entertaining. Can not wait for the next books in this new series by KM Neuhold and Nora Phoenix.
Definitely recommended.
This book brings both the steam, and the action. will Troy and Rebel ever truly get together? I loved getting to meet each of the Ballsy Boys. It’s a great read and I can’t wait for more.
So freaking good!
I am loving this series. While the prequel teased us, this book shows that the series will more than deliver. Rebel is a beautiful big hearted man who is just what Troy needs to help him fight his demons. It was great to get to know a little more about the Ballsy Boys and meet sweet shy Mason and cute Pixie. I look forward to getting to know them better. What these books are showing is that porn stars are more than just people who have sex for a living. They are people with the same doubts, insecurities, and needs like the rest of us.
Love Rebel and the boys!! I was intrigued by this the moment I read the blurb and read the prequel! Troy and Rebel are the absolute best, but I am curious about Campy…..wth did that guy mean at that audition? I can’t wait to read about each of these guys and their HEA. How long until the next book?? I need now!!
This was so much more than I was expecting!! I was thinking porn stars= one hand read, right?! And there was plenty of hot sex, but not just gratuitous sex for the heck of it (although there was some). But a lot of it was plot driven, and needed for Troy to express himself.
Poor Troy, without giving spoilers all I can say is he needed someone to stay, to not give up. Rebel was the perfect match, and such a great character. It was a heartbreaking look at how the way you grow up can do severely impact the way you live. Loved the way porn stars were depicted, as real ppl who can love their jobs just like anyone else.
There are some teases about the side characters, that make me super excited for future books. While not particularly heavy on plot, it’s fun, hot, and surprisingly sweet. Definitely recommend!
Rebel is one of the of the Ballsy Boys porn stars. He’s a nice guy who’s happy with his work and life. The men he works with are like an odd kind of family. He sometimes wishes he could find a find someone to date who isn’t bothered by his profession. His current guy doesn’t know what he does and for now that’s fine with him.
Want to breakup with someone but don’t want to tell them yourself? Hire Troy and he will do it for you. Not the best job to have but it allows him to go to school and to work on a mobile game app he is trying to develop.
Troy is hired to break up with Hendrix (better known as Rebel) but he has to do it in a banana suit. When he realizes who Rebel is. ( his favorite Boy) he immediately tells him a good way of getting even would be to have sex. Rebel agrees and off comes the banana suit.
Neither is looking for long term. Rebel wants something away from his porn career. Troy, so afraid of any closeness, wants the hot sex with someone he’s fantasized about. They begin with the sex, then the feelings creep in. You’ll have to read the book to see how they solve the issues that come between them.
The story is well written and you know with a porn stars as major players the sex will be amazing. This is the first in the Ballsy Boys series ( there is a prequel that introduces the major players to us). Can’t wait to see the rest of the guys stories play out.
I can’t even begin to express just how much I LOVE this book. All of the Ballsy Boys are just incredible and they really are like a close-knit family. The back and forth banter amongst all of them is amazing!! This story of Rebel and Troy is spectacular, I could not put this book down! I love how Troy accepts Rebel, career and all. Rebel/Hendrix is such an amazing person, he is so patient, loving, and understanding with Troy. Rebel and Troy truly are a perfect couple. Their sex scenes left me breathless and needing a cold shower! I can’t wait for the next one!!
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
This right here is fantasy fodder. Its down and dirty, seductive and HOT AS F**K! The plot is perfect. You get a whole new perspective on the gay porn industry. Not only do we get a behind the scenes look in the gay porn scenes but I felt like we get to be PART of the scenes! And HOLY MOLY…what DELICIOUS, SQUIRM AND MOAN WORTHY SCENES THEY WERE! With any type of porn, I always imagined them to be gross and over exaggerated but NOT with the Ballsy Boys! Instead what we get is something HOT, SEDUCTIVE, AND HAD ME PRACTICALLY BEGGING FOR MORE!
After reading Rebel, I want to SOOOO BAD, look up gay porn. I was unbelievably turned on by not just the Ballsy Boys but by Troy and Rebel’s relationship and their incredible chemistry. The sex between them was SMOKING HOT and I fell in love with their easy banter and the steamy dialogue. Everything about the Ballsy Boys called to me. I was honestly unprepared for how much this first book in Nora Phoenix and KM Neuhold’s Ballsy Boys was going to leave me not only craving more stories but also for porn. I was never one to enjoy any type of porn, but now I am hugely curious and SO interested in gay porn, I am having a heck of a time ignoring my need to look some up right now! Honestly, this is some seriously AWESOME stuff right here.
Rebel Ballsy Boys 1 gets SEXY, SINFUL, AND HOT AS HELL FIVE SHOOTING STARS! I dare you to read this and NOT enjoy the heck out of it and crave more.Nora Phoenix