FROM POPULAR ROMANCE AUTHORS K. EVAN COLES & BRIGHAM VAUGHNBook one in The Speakeasy series.Love, served with a twist.Nursing a broken heart when his ex-boyfriend, Riley, leaves him for the love of his life, Carter, Will Martin throws himself into teaching at NYU and writing. An invite from Riley to a speakeasy called Under helps Will begin to heal, and he finds himself enjoying both the … heal, and he finds himself enjoying both the drinks and the company.
Soon after, he’s shaken by news of his father’s cancer diagnosis and Will reluctantly returns to Long Island to see the man who disowned him after he was outed.
Sparks fly when Will meets his father’s mentee, Republican Senator David Mori, who is both mixed race and openly gay. Will is looking for a no-strings-attached fling and David is leery of getting involved with his mentor’s son, so they keep their affair a secret.
As his father’s health worsens, Will elects to remain in Garden City and his relationship with David grows beyond casual sex. Now, both men must decide how to bridge the divide between them.
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Captivating, realistic, and engrossing, With a Twist was a fabulous read and managed to engage me totally. I’m pretty sure I experienced every emotion known to man at least once while reading this book and for that reason alone, I recommend it highly.
Will and David
This story rises above other ones I read. It had a higher level of emotional and rational maturity. It felt awful realistic.
Will hesitatingly returns to his parents house because his father is prognoses with cancer. His mother and sister insistent on his presence. Disowned by his father for being gay and caught with his boyfriend, Will has bad feelings about it, but supported by his friends he reluctantly heads home.
Will is a douchebag in David’s eyes, and David is a traitor in Will’s eyes.
David Mori, a republican first term Senator and Will Martin, son of Senator Bill Martin who is Davids mentee.
Extended conversations, discussions always on the table. There are a lot of political statements and they don’t agree on many points. But still there is something blooming.
Both men don’t jump into a relationship. It’s kind of a slow burn. More long term friends with benefits.
We are witness of an absolutely engaging story. Will and David both are well developed and because of that I did feel deeply connected with them. The stunning way this story is written makes it all, sometimes awful, real. The awareness of the current situations by Will, the openness of both Will and David to each other and to their environments was just heartwarming. No excessive behavior, it was quite the opposite. All processes are well described. No rush in this story, more quiet and controlled, also during the heavy subjects.
I loved it that both men were put into the spotlight. Both had their, well deserved, part, their emotions felt real and honest. All the friends and family were emphatically present.
An in width and depth developed and extended story which I intensely enjoyed.
A recommendation worth!!
With a Twist is the first book in The Speakeasy series by K. Evan Coles and Brigham Vaughn. Will and David are great characters… I love how they interact and their chemistry together. Their story was interesting.. well written, great storyline that delivers on the feels and characters that make you care. I loved every page. I am anxious to read more from the series.
I received an advanced reader’s copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.
As the first book in a new series by K. Evan Coles and Brigham Vaughn, this is also a spin-off of another series collaboratively written by the pair.
Will Martin is a gay NYU professor and writer who’s been estranged from his family for a decade after coming out. When he receives a call that his father, the Senator, is ill and he’s needed at home, he decides to take the summer off and get reacquainted with his family.
David Mori has looked up to his mentor, Senator Martin, since he first entered the senate race and has become very close to his family. When he meets Will for the first time, he can’t help but feel the static charge between them. After getting to know each other, it’s obvious they lay on opposites sides of the political aisle, but is it too far to cross?
This story was so smartly written. I was thoroughly impressed by the ability to cover so much in the way of politics and platforms and the prejudices that go along with them.
I loved David’s character. He had so much compassion and was so genuine and affirming. He brought so much to this story. Will’s character had to grow on me. At first he seemed like a self-righteous brat, but he humbled himself and I really felt the connection between him and David.
I loved the second chance that Will had with his father and the role that David played getting him there. Everything just flowed so well and the pacing kept me wanting more.
I can’t wait to read more of this series!
I loved Will and David’s story. Will was a secondary character in the Tidal series and intrigued me… it was great to see him get his own story, his chance at happiness, and revisit with the Tidal characters who continue to be a close knit group of friends whom you would love to share a cocktail with, and more, in this new series. Highly recommended.
This story surprised me with the realism. This is my first time reading anything by either author, I feel they did a great job. Will is a writer and NYU professor. He is estranged from his family because he is gay. David’s mentor is Will’s father, senator Martin. He feels an instant attraction to Will. I’m not a big fan of politics and how it can affect lives, but the authors did a good job with it. It was a really good story, would recommend.
I am voluntarily leaving a review form an ARC that I received. My reviews are solely based on my thoughts and opinions
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“I’d rather be in your life and fight with you every day than lose you for good.” I can relate to this feeling. Will and David may not always see eye to eye but I know they’ll always begin and end each day with love. They know how to fight for what matters and more importantly they know how to fight to keep it. A story that’s heavy on the emotions but one that’s so uplifting too. It’s full of hope, family of all kinds, love, forgiveness and change. Plus it has a cool speakeasy with tasty drinks that I’d love to visit.