Take a journey to France in this LGBT adult series focusing on love, diversity, bisexuality, and own voices.BOOK 1: REWINDThe day Enzo Chevalier lost his hearing, everything changed. Forced to rebuild his future and fight for his dreams, Enzo refused to let anything take him down…until the man of his life walked out on him and shattered his heart.Florian Beaudry had his whole life figured out. … had his whole life figured out. His business was flourishing and everything was settling down at last. Or so he believed…until he walked in on his girlfriend and best friend.
Still on the rebound and unable to trust another man, Enzo never expected a chance encounter with Florian. The one person he thought he would never see again. The one person he missed the most.
Were they truly meant to get a second chance or were they doomed from the start?
BOOK 2: RETURN
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 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?
BOOK 3: REVIVE
To Patrick Lefèvre, nothing matters besides his family, his friends, and sex. He isn’t cut out for relationships, and everyone knows it.
Since his divorce, Brandon Smith has had a lot going on. There’s no time for hookups or one-night stands. Not until he meets Patrick—a man as elusive as he is gorgeous.
Little does Brandon know that the man he just slept with is his new therapist. And his appointment is tomorrow.
Can Patrick and Brandon deny their deep attraction and develop a normal client/therapist relationship?
Can they limit themselves to hooking up once—or should they give their passion one more chance?
After all, what harm could come from one more night together?
BOOK 4: REBOUND
Bisexual YouTuber Noah Perrin had everything he could dream of. His channel was thriving, and his ten-year relationship with his boyfriend Hugo was rock solid—or so he believed until Hugo dumped him.
Completely lost, Noah watched as his life began to fall apart—until one phone call to his best friend and ex-lover Adrien Dupuis changed everything.
Would Noah expose himself to more pain by moving in with Adrien—a man he’d always desired but could never have—a man already tied to somebody else?
Noah would have never guessed he’d find support in a woman from Adrien’s entourage—a woman who makes him an offer he cannot refuse—a chance to finally be himself, to finally be happy.
Was this offer the opportunity he’d always dreamed of or was it just another dream meant to fail and break his heart?
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CW: Biphobia, homophobia, and depression.
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5 Star
REWIND Boxed set (Rewind Series Books 1-4) By Rowan Shaw is a wonderfully written set of books that once you start reading you won’t be able to put them down. The characters and the storyline are both very well developed and easily relatable. There are some moments where my emotions were all over the place and there are some moments of darkness. This whole series pretty much pulled at my heartstrings and I couldn’t recommend it enough. It’s a must read and I know you won’t be disappointed I know I wasn’t. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
REWIND BOXED SET (BOOK 1-4) by Rowan Shaw. In this set you get the first four books of this amazing series and I couldn’t get enough of the couples and their stories.
I’m not sure which one of the stories I loved more. Each story was different, in the way the couples meet and the problems they have trying to find their happiness but the one thing they have in common was they all fell deeply in love and were able to have a happy life.
I love how the author spotlights the love each one of the characters has for their partner and how even when they are shunned by family they learn what an amazing and supportive group of friends they have.
Each one of the characters will end up leave a piece of themselves with you. Thankfully you will see them recurring throughout the series.
There was nothing in this box set that wasn’t well written, unrelatable, or well developed. And it’s another subject that isn’t talked about a lot in books, but is explained so very well. It’s a very emotional read and dark as well, but it’s a beautifully written set of books. I absolutely dont want to give anything away. It’s a must read and a new favorite for sure for years to come!!! What a truly phenomenally gifted writer!
If you are a fan like myself of series that build the depth of the story throughout the books, then you will definitely love the REWIND series from Rowan Shaw! She has brought to life characters that will sweep you off your feet and take you to places like Paris while she does it! I love that all three of the first books are now in a convenient place to get a great start on the series. Bonus of these box sets is the make fantastic gifts! Below are the reviews for each book.
REWIND: Book #1~
This novel was quite the debut novel for sure from Rowan Shaw. I feel quite pulled in multiple directions as far as my opinion goes still a few days after finishing this up. This was a dark and twisty, angsty, and well at times frustrating MM romance that had me captivated at times simply because I had to know what was going to come of it if anything. I see the beauty in the story here and truly found it within the struggling relationship between Enzo and Florian, I just think it struggled to fully get there for me anyways. The writing was strong though and the world building was beautiful, I would definitely be around to see what Rowan Shaw has in store for future novels!
RETURN: Book #2~
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!
REVIVE: Book #3~
Rowan Shaw has brought to life another beautiful and sweet couple that I just couldn’t get enough of in Revive. I might be a bit odd but I enjoy the premise of the story. Something about the situation makes it seem so much more realistic and I love reading about how things go down. The first two books in the series were a bit heavier reads as far as subject matter so this was also nice to have a bit more of an airy and light tone to it.
Brandon and Patrick really make Revive shine. These two had no idea that the one night stand that blew their minds would come full-circle the way it does. How do you keep a professional mind about your therapist when you realize you slept with them??? As you can imagine this left room for laughter and some pretty hefty emotions too. It was a well balanced though and I enjoyed the way I felt as if I was there with the characters. Shaw really can build up a scene and make you feel like you went on a magical adventure. I look forward to seeing what will come next from Rowan Shaw!
Rewind Boxed Set by Rowan Shaw a great series of stories. All four stories are great in this boxed set.
Rewind by Rowan Shaw a five-star read that you will want to rewind and read again. It was refreshing reading this story, its set In France and I don’t get to read many stories set there, so it’s nice to see a different place. This is a beautiful but heart-breaking story, the one thing I did adore most was the way the author dealt with deafness and tragic circumstances, they really pull you into the story, making you feel the depth of pain, but showing you that there are ways out of the pain giving you pathways you may seek. I know not everyone likes M/M and if you don’t try to look past that as his is a beautiful story that you need to have in your life. Enzo and Florian have a love that will make you see past their gender.
Return by Rowan Shaw a five-star read that you won’t want to ever return. 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.
Revive This will surprise you, I was so empathetic towards Patrick and this surprised me as I didn’t enjoy his character previously, but this author has a way of making you really care about the people in these stories, makes you see people differently, make you think differently. It was steamier than I would normally have gone for in this genre, but the author has a way of making it an integral part of the story and just more compelling reading.
Rebound by Rowan Shaw. This is an interesting and challenging story and Noah has a journey to go on through this story and what a story it is, this is an emotional, gripping story and one you need to read. It rounds out the series nicely and you will enjoy this boxed set as every story place its part.
REWIND BOXED SET (BOOK 1-4) by Rowan Shaw. I’ve really enjoyed reading all these stories. They are different and unique to their own. Each one is packed full of emotions that are written in a way that you can’t help but feel every single one. I was excited to see these got a box set because I’m a huge fan of box sets helping me find new authors and this author definitely needs found because the books are incredible. Each book has characters you won’t be forgetting for a long time. If you’re looking for something unique and different I highly recommend this box set. Each storyline is well written and paced nicely. Five stars all the way and highly recommended.
This is a wonderful collection. All of these books have the same group of friends involved. So you are really get to know them. All four books are good but I do have a couple that just slayed me and have become favorites. The love and betrayal that this group encounters just shocked me. Some of these things I can’t even imagine but I’m sure they can easily happen in the real world. The friendship that encompasses this group is second to none.
As stated briefly above these stories bring out all kinds of emotions. I enjoyed reading these and getting to know the boys. All of the stories move along at a good pace and make you really *feel* for the characters.
Rewind Boxed Set (Rewind #1-4) by Rowan Shaw is the collection of the books in the series. Rowan’s writing paints a picture that is easily imaginable and shows raw and vulnerable feelings of these people looking for love.
REWIND is a MM second chance romance and is an amazing story. It is a beautiful journey and the characters are written with depth and are so endearing. It is a very emotional story and switches between the past and the present and a coming together again after a failed relationship many years ago.
from being two young men just being in love. It shows the darker side of people who are homophobic and what they are capable of, which always leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. It is also a tale that has a sense of humour and witty remarks.
Rowan has done a wonderful job in this story and I look forward to what may come next.
RETURN (Rewind Book 2) 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.
REVIVE (Rewind Book 3) is another great addition to this series! I really enjoyed the other two books, so I was looking forward to this one and it didn’t disappoint. I really felt invested in this story which is well written and Rowan does it beautifully. Revive is funny and beautiful and emotionally charged read and the world and characters are vivid and felt real.
REBOUND (Rewind Book 4) is a quick read that is like the others an emotional read. Rowan touches on subjects that many think of as taboo, but she does so beautifully. She puts her heart and soul into each one of her stories and it shows through her wordsmithing and world building. I like the characters in this story and the fact it is a little different from the others.
Noah is a Bisexual young man who is lost but all it takes is to meet the right person who makes him realise that he is allowed to be himself and to be happy along with it but will his heart be broken again?
If you love M/M then is definitely for you and if you are not take a chance. Grab a copy and find out Noah’s story.
4 Stars
This boxed set contains all four books in the Rewind series by Rowan Shaw. Here are a couple of my individual reviews to give you an idea of what to expect .
Rewind is the first book in the Rewind Series by Rowan Shaw. It is a emotionally charged M/M, second chances story that pulled me in right from the beginning. The story is a little dark, and very sad in places- and my emotions were battered by what I was reading- but the story is so well written, and the characters were so ‘real’ that I would have walked over hot coals to find out what happens. The drama, chemistry, emotion, and a little suspense was brilliantly woven through the storyline. Ms. Rowan certainly knows how to tell a great story- writing a complex, thought-provoking, moving, memorable, and engrossing story.
Enzo and Florian were the very best of friends, turned lovers, during high school. They kept their relationship secret, until a traumatic event shattered their lives, leaving Enzo deaf and the two on separate courses. Now, a chance encounter reunites the two- much has happened in their lives since they last saw one another, but the sparks are still there. Will they get their second chance, or is there too much in their way to overcome?
A beautiful story about friendship, overcoming obstacles, being true to yourself, self-discovery, second chances, love, pain, heartache, and so much more…..
Rebound is the fourth book in the Rewind Series by Rowan Shaw. It is, in my opinion, the ‘spiciest’ of the series so far. It could be read as a stand alone, but I highly recommend reading the rest of the series – or at the very least diving into “Return” (Book #2) before starting on this one- as a lot of character introductions and backstory is contained there.
As I mentioned, this book is a little different than the rest of the series, as this has a polyamorous/ bisexual romance- with both M/M and M/F scenes playing out throughout the story. I really didn’t know what to expect going into this book- but Rowan Shaw didn’t disappoint- grabbing my attention and pulling me in right from the beginning. As with her other books, this story is so well written- while managing to create truly realistic and believable characters and situations. I have said before, and this book is no different, that the author is a really great storyteller- writing a complex, thought-provoking, moving, and very memorable stories.
A wonderful addition to the series, holding its own against the rest of the pack- but a book with an energy, flavour, and personality all its own.
I can’t wait to see what Rowan Shaw does next!
Thank you, Rowan Shaw!
This is a four book box set that you don’t want to miss. This is a series that takes place in France that has love, M/M and diversity as each relationship develops and grows. I loved each book as well as the awesome characters. They are creative stories with characters that show you that is okay to be who you are and still find love. Their chemistry and friendships are strong and independent which makes them the great characters they are. They stole my heart and I know they will steal yours too. I highly recommend this must read box set.
REWIND Boxed set (Rewind Series Books 1-4) By Rowan Shaw
5-Stars
REWIND Boxed set (Rewind Series Books 1-4) By Rowan Shaw is an excellent collection of several steamy Romance reads. The stories within all feature characters that are developed well and have great personalities. The stories themselves have an easy to follow plot and climax. They flow from the first page to the last making it difficult for readers to put down. I also love how descriptive Rowan Shaw is with the scenery and the background of each character. These are great books and I absolutely love that they are available in a collection. I highly recommend them.
These books are a great read. They follow 4 people and their relationships as well as all the trouble and hatred they have to overcome to be happy and to be with the person they want to be with.
The themes covered in the books have been written really well and shows you an insight into the things and hatred a person who is gay/bisexual has to deal with on a daily basis.
All of the stories are heartwarming but also sad in parts but love will win out.