Unable to find an apartment he could afford in Paris, Raphaël Diop had no other choice but to move in with the enigmatic Adrien Dupuis, a charming man with many secrets.If cohabitation seemed like a bad idea from the start, things only got worse when Adrien acknowledged his attraction to Raphaël, making an offer difficult to resist.But sleeping together wasn’t an option for Raphaël, not when it … Raphaël, not when it might cost him the only place where he could live.
Could they truly ignore their desire for each other, or could Raphaël believe that one night together might be worth risking it all?
RETURN is a bisexual romance set entirely in France. It contains MM and MF scenes. Though part of a series, it is a standalone story.
Warning for readers triggered by biphobia as well as depression.
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I have read a couple of books by this author but she always blows my mind. I’m new to the m/m romance but this story exceeded all my expectations. This is the second book in the Rewind series and it was all I wanted and more. I was so happy when I got this book. I could not put it down for anything. It only took me a few hours to devour this incredible story.
Raphael has no place to go. He left home when he was a young man and now he is trying to find a place to live. Raphael finds an add for an apartment for rent. He goes to see the apartment and he is shocked that he can afford it. Raphael and his new room mate Adrien are totally different. When they start to get to know each other they find out that they have feelings for one another. Raphael likes Aiden but they both have secrets that could ruin everything. Will Raphael and Adrien find what they are looking for or will they find trouble instead?
I absolutely loved this book. The storyline has it all romance, mystery, and forgiveness. You can’t help but to fall in love with these characters. Raphael had a hard life when he was a child but it only made him stronger. He has a heart of gold and loves very deeply. Aiden has a very hard time letting people into his life. He also had a hard life but he puts walls up to protect himself from heartache. These characters have some steamy scenes that might not be for some readers. This talented author will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. I can’t wait to see what this author will write about next.
RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw is another great addition to this series! I really enjoyed the first book, so I was looking forward to this one and it didn’t disappoint. This one is probably my favourite of the two which shows that Rowan is finding her stride with the characters and I really felt invested in Raphael’s story. The story is well written and Rowan does it beautifully. Return is a beautiful and emotionally charged read and the world and characters are vivid and felt real.
If you love MM/MF then is definitely for you and if you are not take a chance.
5 Star
RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw
Return is the second Book in the Rewind series. I found myself lost in the pages I couldn’t put it down once I started reading This story is about Raphael and Adrien. These two definitely have attraction to each other. These two meet when Raphael is looking for a place to live. He’s a student and he’s curious about who Adrien really is. Adrien is a stubborn but handsome man. Both of them deny what is right in front of them. What does their future look like? Find out what happens next in this must read Book. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
Return is the second book in the Rewind series by Rowan Shaw and I wasn’t sure I was going to like Raphaël and Adrien’s story but that changed quickly once I got a few pages into it.
As much as I love Raphaël, I think Adrien won my heart in this story. He has been hurt so many times by people, though I don’t think he would admit the pain to himself let alone someone else. But due to his fear he doesn’t see the people there who do care.
I loved Noah, he was a true friend to Adrien and proved that more than once. I could see myself being like Raphaël’s Mom if ever in that situation.
I hope to see more books by this Author for sure, but also in this series.
Return by Rowan Shaw a five-star read that you won’t want to ever return. This is the second novel in the Rewind series, that being said it can be read as stand-alone. This has been a great series as its rare to find novels set in France and the beauty of the setting descriptions are well done and you enjoy them so much. The alternating POV can be a little troublesome at times, or maybe that’s just me, but on the other side it did give balance to the story. This may not be for everyone as it does show us amazing M/M scenes and it has an amazing depth that will surprise you, do give the series a go as you won’t be disappointed.
Return is the 2nd book in the Rewind Series by Rowan Shaw. The rewind series is a set of contemporary bisexual romances set in France. This book contains m/m, m/f and m/f/m sexual scenes.
I had previously read the first book in this series, Rewind, and had thoroughly enjoyed it so was looking forward to reading this. My only concern was that I did not like the main character, Raphael in the first book. I decided that I would forget that I had known him before and judge him purely on this book. I’m so glad I did as I really loved the character of Raphael in this book. The author really gets you to know so much about her main characters and there was so much to Raphael that you couldn’t help but love him.
I also adored the other main character Adrien. He‘s such a complex character with so much heartache in his past that he feels unlovable. The interaction between Raphael and Adrien was great to read, with both of them trying hard to resist their growing attraction to each other.
I loved this story and can’t wait to see what Rowan Shaw has for us in the next instalment in this series.
Return was a great 5 star read and book two in the Rewind series.
I really enjoyed the first book in the series and was excited to read this one. Once I started I didn’t want to put it down.
We get Raphael and Adrien’s story. Raphael is moving to Paris for his studies and needs to find a place to live. When he answers to an ad that Adrien has posted, things take an interesting twist.
Adrien was very quiet at first. As the days go by they get to know each other better and start to have a deep connection. The life that Adrien leads is something else but when Raphael came along things changed for Adrien.
Can Adrien and Raphael have a future together? Will they get the HEA they both deserve?
There are some very interesting elements to this story. I was once again pulled in by Rowan Shaw’s writing. I loved the secondary characters and we get lots of hot and steamy scenes and I enjoyed seeing the characters from Rewind as well. I’m excited to read the next book in the series, can’t wait to read Parker’s story.
Return – Rowan Shaw
5-stars
Return by Rowan Shaw is the second book in the incredible Rewind series. Just like the first book I found this one to be steamy, detailed, emotional, romantic and heart wrenching.
Raphael and Adrien’s story had me hooked from the very start; I was able to read it in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to put it down. I loved all of the raw emotion and all of the detail as it made it very easy to picture everything playing out in my head which made it highly entertaining.
While this book can definitely be read as a standalone, I would suggest reading the first book as well, it’s just as incredible as this one and should not be missed!
This is a book and series I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for their next read!
RETURN is the second book of the Rewind series from Rowan Shaw. I would recommend that you pick up book one first if you haven’t done so as this is where we first meet and see the lead, Raphael, and for me where I actually fell in love with his character. This book was a tad slower to me and I found myself struggling to get through the first bit. However, that did subside and I soon found myself needing to know what would become of the story.
This one brought the heat factor quite a bit, so fyi if that isn’t your thing it’s here. With that said, Rowan Shaw can sure write some awesome bedroom scenes, and truly I feel, does it with tact and grace. That is no easy feat, and I feel a lot of times it muddies the waters of a good LGBTQ novel. This is never the case here and I adored every second of it. I loved the growth that we got to see with Raphael. I found his story to be gripping and raw, something that I love in a good novel. I can’t wait to see what will come next!
RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw. This is this story of Raphael Diop and Adrien Dupuis who live in Paris. Raphael is trying to find a roommate because he can’t afford to live by himself. Raphael is a student and Adrien is a mystery man with lots of secrets. When Adrien tell Raphael he is attracted to him its hard to resist but Raphael knows that would be a huge mistake. Adrien had been living a dreary, lonely life until Raphael moves in so he doesn’t want to mess the situation up but their attraction is so strong. Will Raphael chance his only place to live in Paris by having an affair with Adrien and will Adrien let Raphael in his circle despite all his secrets? This is a bisexual story and there are some risque scenes so if that makes you uncomfortable beware. This is a great love story and I loved this book!
Return (Rewind #2)
By Rowan Shaw
4 stars
Another great read from this author! I really enjoyed the first book in the series so I was looking forward to reading the second and it didn’t disappoint at all. I think I may have enjoyed this one a little more than the first, I found a deeper connection with the characters and I really found myself dragged into Raphael’s story. The way the author wrote about him just really had my attention from the very beginning. I never deny that I am not really a fan of m/m stories so whilst some of the content wasn’t what I like to read about I cannot fault the way in which the story was written and I would much rather read a well written story with content I’m not overly keen on than a boring story with content I enjoy.
A beautiful, emotionally charged story with lovely characters that you can’t help but like! I look forward to more from this author again in the future.
Another great male/male love story! Another story to open the eyes of readers who might not be sensitive to others. And a great love story proving once again, you can’t help who you love!
“One couldn’t be forced to be bi any more than they could be forced to by gay or straight.”
This story has a little bit of everything including sexy humor!
“Who wants to read when they could be having sex?” I froze, my fork inches from my mouth, and stared at him. “That’s a good point, though one doesn’t prevent the other.”
Rowan Shaw takes the serious subject of sexual orientation and shows not only the tender and loving side but also the horrible side of closed minded people. Shaw has a writing style that can draw you in, making you relate to characters you didn’t know you would or even could, relate to. Shaw has quickly moved to the top of my one click list! Highly recommend Shaw’s stories.
Most certainly not normally a book with tones I would automatically pick up. However Shaw does a brilliant job getting the reader to invest in the characters presented. This book does stand well on its own and you will not be at a loss if you have not already read the first in the series. However I believe you will ultimately appreciate the plot and character development if you have read book one. Very well written. Even if you do not agree with the lifestyle outlined, the reader will unwittingly become very invested in the characters and the choices they face. Well written.
Return by Rowan Shaw is the second book in the Rewind series. This book can be read as a standalone. Although it is clear from the blurb I want to point out this is a M/M book so if this isn’t your kind of thing you should be cautious, although I would still recommend giving it a go.
I really enjoyed reading about Adrien and Raphaël. They were the type of characters that, initially, I wasn’t sure if I felt the connection between them. Then, suddenly, you read a single page and BAM everything slots into place. After that I found I could not stop reading about them.
Their story was enjoyable and very relatable, which is nice in this type of book. Too often I find that an author tries too hard to create “real” characters in a M/M romance and falls short. But in this book it was easy to see them as real people.
Overall this was a very enjoyable book with great characters and good development. I would definitely recommend you give this a go.
Return is the second book in the Rewind series. It can be read as a standalone.
Oh, my heart! I think I loved this book more than the first one, and the first one was really good. I knew Raphael’s story was going to be spectacular and this book did not disappoint. I absolutely loved the Adrien character and the dynamic that develops between him and Raphael. I was so into this book that I read it in one day. Just fair warning, parts of it will wreck you a bit on the way to the end of the story.
I don’t know what is planned for this series, how many books there might be ultimately, but I hope at some point to have a story about Noah. He caught my attention in this book, and even though he’s in a relationship, it seems like there could be more of a story there. I want more of him!
While i ended up loving this book at first I really was feeling very little to no connection to either character while I was reading. Raphaël was living in his own world with little to no interaction with Adrien. Adrien was so closed off and gave minimal information about himself. Little bits and pieces were fed to us along the way but once Adrien opened up to Raphaël all things changed. I was *FLOORED* over what came out of his mouth. When he freaked out on Raphaël with his verbal diarrhea…the pieces finally made sense. The friendship started from there with undercurrents of something else. From that point on i was easily hooked on these two characters.
This is the second book in this series and by this author for me. I liked getting to know Raphaël more and meeting Adrien. Adrien’s life..I can’t even imagine… but i think he is happy with it to an extent. There are some things missing from his life and once Raphaël shows up things start to change inside him.
All of the secondary characters were good. They fit in perfectly with the story and held their places. I loved seeing Raphaël’s parents again. They are truly wondrous!
My only issue with the book was I did have a few moments when I had to google to figure out what a few items and terms were. So maybe the author could have included an explanation when it was first mentioned to help any confusion to any reader.
I see Parker’s story is next! I can’t imagine what is in store for him!
I loved this book! This is the second book in this series, I loved it just as much as the first. It can be read as a standalone. This is a MM romance story that I couldn’t put down until the end. It is a well written, creative story that has characters that are well developed. Rapheal and Adrien are strong characters with strong chemistry. When Rapheal moves in with Adrien something happens that neither one expects. Can they ignore the attraction they both feel? Falling in love? A must read.
5 stars
Heat Level: 4.5
So good with wonderful (bisexual) characters!
All these characters are dynamic and charismatic. I loved the mystery that was Adrien. I kept wondering what his secrets were, who he was and why he was so guarded. His story is a sad one and I love that Raphaël is able to help him heal and open up.
The story features the characters from book one but is a standalone story. Both characters need something from the other and their chemistry flies off the page! All interactions with Adrien are hot, hot, hot!!! Adrien has such a big heart and doesn’t realize he deserves more in life and love. He is surrounded by friends whom he met in a unique way but love him anyway.
The secondary characters in this book are just as awesome as the mains and I especially loved Noah and Charlotte. Both are equally compelling and I’d really love to know more about Noah and his boyfriend, there seems to be more to their story.
As ever Rowan’s writing was a joy to read, with easy flow and complex intricacies of the story that kept me engrossed till the end. I loved that Raphaël and Adrien each came to their own self-discoveries and realizations both separately and together and the story ends with a wonderful happy for now ending. I’d love more of Raphaël and Adrien so hopefully, we might be lucky enough to glimpse them in book 3. I can’t wait for more wonderful writing and authentic bisexual characters!! I loved it!!
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Fantastic read!! I loved this book so much and finished in half a day!! Adrien and Raphaël are amazing together! I loved Raphaël in the first book but Adrien just took my heart in this one. In the first chapters he annoyed me a bit but holy shit, I love him so much.
We see a bit of Florian and Enzo too. This is a standalone book so you don’t need to read them in order. I loved Raphaël’s family. Infact I loved all the side characters. There were so many times my heart broke for Raphaël. The ending was everything I could ask for!
*ARC provided by the author