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Hail Mary Duet #1
Blue 42
Life can be hard and it can be cruel. Thrusting single mothers into hardships and then leaving them to watch as their children struggle, only to fail.
I couldn’t become that statistic, I needed to push myself beyond my limits, and rip my family out of that mold. Forcing myself to be better, do better, and letting my body take the brunt of those efforts. All I could see was that endzone and what it would mean for my impoverished family.
Just when I think I’ve made it, thinking that all the blood, sweat, and tears were worth it, I’m slapped back into reality. No grass is greener, no matter where you are, and no amount of money makes you a good person.
Love is not kind and if it’s not conventional, it’s disregarded. Secrets born from shame and anger nurtured from hate, blend inside my heart.
How can love win when everyone wants it to fail?
I couldn’t become that statistic, I needed to push myself beyond my limits, and rip my family out of that mold. Forcing myself to be better, do better, and letting my body take the brunt of those efforts. All I could see was that endzone and what it would mean for my impoverished family.
Just when I think I’ve made it, thinking that all the blood, sweat, and tears were worth it, I’m slapped back into reality. No grass is greener, no matter where you are, and no amount of money makes you a good person.
Love is not kind and if it’s not conventional, it’s disregarded. Secrets born from shame and anger nurtured from hate, blend inside my heart.
How can love win when everyone wants it to fail?
Published June 1, 2021
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April 28, 2022
BLUE 42: Is the first full length sports MM romance book in the series 'Hail Mary,' by C.A Renee. Spoken in 'Dual Perspectives.'
I’ve only read a handful of MM romance books, but something just pulled at me to sign up for this and I’m so glad I took that leap! This effortlessly pulled me in straight away, it’s darker and grittier than I would’ve expected but that just made me love this story more, that slow burn ached, that cliffy had my heart rate spiking! This was such a beautifully orchestrated book, and I’m definitely signing up for the next instalment!
Dixon: An up and coming star on the football field, a rookie who demolishes the grounds to get to the end game. He's got one goal in mind and that's to go as far as he can to give his hard working mother and younger brother a better life, one where he's not going to get dragged in the gutter with the gangs that run their neighbourhood.
Sebastian: Is a seasoned football player. He's got one huge chip on his shoulder concerning Dixon, he taunts him constantly and he's going to take him down any way he can, and he does in the most despicable way. He also finds what his weakness is. His brother.
You can feel the hatred simmering away in Sebs veins, it chases us on the pages as we read, but like an onion this guy has many layers and for me he stole the show, he worked his way in my heart and I fell hard.
Their too and fro, their confusion over what's happening between them, slowly starts combusting whenever their close and they struggle to keep it at bay.
Neither of them has had one iota of attraction towards males in the past, so when these two clash lips its violent, toxic, it's filled with hate, it's hard and rough, but their chemistry is off the charts. The angst will have you sitting on the edge of your seat..
June 9, 2021
"Maybe that was extreme, getting into his room, and holding a gun to his head" Sebastián
... Yep, after that I just couldn't keep reading. Final thoughts at 55%: WTF WAS THIS?!!! 🥲🥲 I get the appeal of fucked up books, fantasy is where imagination can go and play, but this was just messed up and with bad taste.
First we have a rape scene, then we have a very awful MAIN character that acts like a thug, thinks like a thug and bullies like a fricking thug!! I've gotta give it to the author, he was really constant in his ways. Did I say he did the raping? Because he did and his reason was: “I was putting you back in your place, like a good little bitch"... Yeah, deep shit!!
Also how many times can you say bitch in a book? 38 times is a lot and also, all the slurs, the toxic attitude, the gun situationssss? Plural!!! It was too much fuckery without purpose or reason. I disliked this a lot, I hoped it was going somewhere but nope, the guy who was raped was attracted to his rapist, there was not even an Stockholm situation here, so I don't get it, it's disturbingly bad and really disrespectful. 🙃🙃
And btw, "a pussy" ain't weak, do you know what came out of one? YOU DUMBASS! So stop with the slurs and using vaginas as a sign of weakness because it ain't!!! 💅💅
*flips the desk* *drops the mic* 💅💅
... Yep, after that I just couldn't keep reading. Final thoughts at 55%: WTF WAS THIS?!!! 🥲🥲 I get the appeal of fucked up books, fantasy is where imagination can go and play, but this was just messed up and with bad taste.
First we have a rape scene, then we have a very awful MAIN character that acts like a thug, thinks like a thug and bullies like a fricking thug!! I've gotta give it to the author, he was really constant in his ways. Did I say he did the raping? Because he did and his reason was: “I was putting you back in your place, like a good little bitch"... Yeah, deep shit!!
Also how many times can you say bitch in a book? 38 times is a lot and also, all the slurs, the toxic attitude, the gun situationssss? Plural!!! It was too much fuckery without purpose or reason. I disliked this a lot, I hoped it was going somewhere but nope, the guy who was raped was attracted to his rapist, there was not even an Stockholm situation here, so I don't get it, it's disturbingly bad and really disrespectful. 🙃🙃
And btw, "a pussy" ain't weak, do you know what came out of one? YOU DUMBASS! So stop with the slurs and using vaginas as a sign of weakness because it ain't!!! 💅💅
*flips the desk* *drops the mic* 💅💅
June 1, 2021
Blue 42 is a great slow burn, MM, enemies to lovers with a football trope now sprinkle some darkness, and you have an epic book. I read this book in one sitting as always; the author captivated my attention. C.A. Rene never disappoints.
I always skip the trigger warnings. However, there is a ton of them. This book is not for the faint of heart. I recommend going in blind for the best experience and keep an open mind.
Sebastian and Dixon both know what living on the streets and not-so-great neighborhoods is like. One more determined than the other not to become a product of their environment. Dixon is the rookie, and Sebastian is the seasoned player who feels threatened by the rookie and his stats. I can't even articulate the chemistry between the two. Seriously it was Hate, loathing, lust, and most of all, it’s sizzling hot. One minute I was waiting for them to kill each other the next, I was waiting for them to rip their clothes off. So much angst. Love it!!!!!!
The author's writing is exceptional in this book. Football is like church in my house, and the Plays she wrote surrounding football are top-notch. I could visibly see the play in my head. The plot and character development are phenomenal. We read some great side characters. The author is very talented in her art and writes with such emotion. I highly recommend this book, and I’m screaming from the rooftops and can’t wait to see what happens next with that cliffhanger.
I always skip the trigger warnings. However, there is a ton of them. This book is not for the faint of heart. I recommend going in blind for the best experience and keep an open mind.
Sebastian and Dixon both know what living on the streets and not-so-great neighborhoods is like. One more determined than the other not to become a product of their environment. Dixon is the rookie, and Sebastian is the seasoned player who feels threatened by the rookie and his stats. I can't even articulate the chemistry between the two. Seriously it was Hate, loathing, lust, and most of all, it’s sizzling hot. One minute I was waiting for them to kill each other the next, I was waiting for them to rip their clothes off. So much angst. Love it!!!!!!
The author's writing is exceptional in this book. Football is like church in my house, and the Plays she wrote surrounding football are top-notch. I could visibly see the play in my head. The plot and character development are phenomenal. We read some great side characters. The author is very talented in her art and writes with such emotion. I highly recommend this book, and I’m screaming from the rooftops and can’t wait to see what happens next with that cliffhanger.
April 28, 2022
BLUE 42: Is the first full length sports MM romance book in the series 'Hail Mary,' by C.A Renee. Spoken in 'Dual Perspectives.'
I read this last year and just ran through a re-read of this now, all those feels came rushing back at me and cemented why I gave this one 5 stars last year because that rating hasn't gone down. I really felt for these two, Neither of them has had one iota of attraction towards males in the past, never even looked at the same sex for longer than a second so when these two clash lips its violent, toxic, it's filled with hate, it's hard and rough, but their chemistry is off the charts. The and push and pull these two put me through did a number on my heart and the angst will have you sitting on the edge of your seat.
I’ve only read a handful of MM romance books, but something just pulled at me to sign up for this and I’m so glad I took that leap! This effortlessly pulled me in straight away, it’s darker and grittier than I would’ve expected but that just made me love this story more, that slow burn ached, that cliffy had my heart rate spiking! This was such a beautifully orchestrated book, and I’m definitely signing up for the next instalment!
Dixon: An up and coming star on the football field, a rookie who demolishes the grounds to get to the end game. He's got one goal in mind and that's to go as far as he can to give his hard working mother and younger brother a better life, one where he's not going to get dragged in the gutter with the gangs that run their neighbourhood.
Sebastian: Is a seasoned football player. He's got one huge chip on his shoulder concerning Dixon, he taunts him constantly and he's going to take him down any way he can, and he does in the most despicable way. He also finds what his weakness is. His brother.
You can feel the hatred simmering away in Sebs veins, it chases us on the pages as we read, but like an onion this guy has many layers and for me he stole the show, he worked his way in my heart and I fell hard.
Their too and fro, their confusion over what's happening between them, slowly starts combusting whenever their close and they struggle to keep it at bay.
I read this last year and just ran through a re-read of this now, all those feels came rushing back at me and cemented why I gave this one 5 stars last year because that rating hasn't gone down. I really felt for these two, Neither of them has had one iota of attraction towards males in the past, never even looked at the same sex for longer than a second so when these two clash lips its violent, toxic, it's filled with hate, it's hard and rough, but their chemistry is off the charts. The and push and pull these two put me through did a number on my heart and the angst will have you sitting on the edge of your seat.
I’ve only read a handful of MM romance books, but something just pulled at me to sign up for this and I’m so glad I took that leap! This effortlessly pulled me in straight away, it’s darker and grittier than I would’ve expected but that just made me love this story more, that slow burn ached, that cliffy had my heart rate spiking! This was such a beautifully orchestrated book, and I’m definitely signing up for the next instalment!
Dixon: An up and coming star on the football field, a rookie who demolishes the grounds to get to the end game. He's got one goal in mind and that's to go as far as he can to give his hard working mother and younger brother a better life, one where he's not going to get dragged in the gutter with the gangs that run their neighbourhood.
Sebastian: Is a seasoned football player. He's got one huge chip on his shoulder concerning Dixon, he taunts him constantly and he's going to take him down any way he can, and he does in the most despicable way. He also finds what his weakness is. His brother.
You can feel the hatred simmering away in Sebs veins, it chases us on the pages as we read, but like an onion this guy has many layers and for me he stole the show, he worked his way in my heart and I fell hard.
Their too and fro, their confusion over what's happening between them, slowly starts combusting whenever their close and they struggle to keep it at bay.
August 24, 2023
I remember adding these books to my TBR ages ago when they were mentioned as being great enemies to lovers books. Me, loving enemies to lovers, added them to my list as they weren't on KU. Fast forward to the smashwords sale at the end of last year and they were both free and boy am I glad I didn't spend money on these books. I am seriously unsure if they were just as bad as Traded and Outed or actually worse. So in the same vein here's a collection of quotes (0nly a tiny portion!):
Misogny
Rape
One MC (Sebastian) rapes the other (Dixon) a few pages in. For no reason. Dixon moves on quite easily.
Yes, he moves on after this. He occasionally thinks about how the other MC raped him but ‘he knows himself and he’s over it.’
The other MCs feelings about having raped the other:
The ‘apology’ he is alluding to is saying that they should get to know each other because they’re teammates. Yeah. Why was I still reading this? You tell me. I wanted to understand why this was ever spoken of positively. Spoiler: I read book 2 as well and it’s a huge mystery to me.
Later on Dixon rapes Sebastian. Very quid pro quo
The books continue with bisexual erasue galore, here’s just two of many “I’m not gay” quotes
Tags, no guarantee they’re complete:
NSFW infos:
One 6ft 3 African American and Puerto Rican guy who thought he was straight (21/22?)
One 24 year old Latin American (?) from the hood
sexual encounters are non consensual (vers)
On-page sex with a woman
Misogny
C'mon, ladies!" Coach calls (p. 9)
“Let’s hit the dance floor and grind on some bitches” (p. 52)
“Unfortunately for her, she caught feelings. Most females do. I warned her not to.” (p. 177)
Rape
One MC (Sebastian) rapes the other (Dixon) a few pages in. For no reason. Dixon moves on quite easily.
“That’s not to say I’ve forgotten about the rape, but it’s something I work hard to forget, and I don’t want to be reminded of it whenever I see him. Is that typical victim shit? I don’t know. I just know myself, and I’m over it. I’ve learned what I can from the situation. I won’t ever be taken advantage of again, not without killing someone, and that's just facts.” (p. 90)
Yes, he moves on after this. He occasionally thinks about how the other MC raped him but ‘he knows himself and he’s over it.’
The other MCs feelings about having raped the other:
”Now you care about that?” he looks at me critically. “You didn’t seem to care a few months ago in the shower–”
“Can we move past that?” I cut him off.
I’d like to say I’m pulling his leg, and I don’t care if he forgives me or not, but that would be a lie. I know why I did what I did. He needed to know his place, and it was always going to be underneath me, like a bitch. I still feel that way, I just know I went too far, and I don’t want that hovering over us forever.
“I don’t know.” I can see the turmoil in his features. “That shit was fucked-up.”
I shrug. My nonchalance is evident, but I tried, and he ever wants to hear it again, that’ll be too bad for him. That’S as close to an apology as he’ll ever get because I just don’t do them. I make my decisions, and I stick by them, right or wrong.” (p. 124)
The ‘apology’ he is alluding to is saying that they should get to know each other because they’re teammates. Yeah. Why was I still reading this? You tell me. I wanted to understand why this was ever spoken of positively. Spoiler: I read book 2 as well and it’s a huge mystery to me.
Later on Dixon rapes Sebastian. Very quid pro quo
”I don’t care how much it hurts him, only that it feels amazing for me…” (p. 240)
The books continue with bisexual erasue galore, here’s just two of many “I’m not gay” quotes
”I have never wanted a man before and that’s how I know I’m not gay. I just want Dixon” (p. 126)
“I don’t know why he’s so worried about his sexuality. Doesn’t he fuck females? I do, that’s how I know this is just a one-off.” (p. 127)
Tags, no guarantee they’re complete:
NSFW infos:
One 6ft 3 African American and Puerto Rican guy who thought he was straight (21/22?)
One 24 year old Latin American (?) from the hood
sexual encounters are non consensual (vers)
On-page sex with a woman
July 1, 2021
Full of Grace
I went into this story blind, didn't know what to expect. The blurb gives the impression of a tale of feeling and possibly angst, not revealing much in the way of the storyline. Well it is true that it involves a lot of feeling, but it is more than that. For me, it was compelling, life like, a realism that immerses you into character perspectives, questions your right and wrong because what you will feel instead is empathy and a need to empower others to live their best life. There is always more than what appears.
This is story about a studious, on the straight and narrow, athlete Dixon and charismatic, not so on the up and up Sebastian along with some fetching side characters -- some cool, some caustic. Dixon and Seb know urban lifestyle, but each live it differently, have divergences in upbringing, from a supportive home life to building your own. Dixon is a football player recruited by the professional NFL, a rookie member of the team playing alongside Sebastian, his buddies, the quarterback -- football firsts, and the rest. Sebastian has been around; he is the seasoned football player, but no more skilled than Dixon. What happens when the top alpha feels challenged?
A medium burn, this book delves into football -- yes, the plays -- the trials of home life, familial support systems, life's vices, and sexuality. A bit of telling technique, a deliberate depiction of Dixon's and Sebastian's thought processes and feelings as they experience day to day, as they interact and discover that despite some outward differences, they are alike in fundamentals ways, particularly their approach to handling hardship. And while not as much showing as I prefer, the flow of the story is progressive and attention-holding; it is not overly descriptive. It is simply a beautiful portrayal of life's burdens even for good guys, a demonstration of bad guys with redemption, as well as acceptance.
Of course, it would not be C.A. Rene without the tangible sexual energy, the tension and electric chemistry, and hot steam. Fireworks! I even felt inserted into the book. While I had read some and not exclusive MM, with this story, I have arrived. I am a confirmed lover of this genre now.
Blue 42 carries some dark themes for sure though well-balanced levity with a lot of sardonic humor and feeling. And among its other memorable qualities, it is an excellent read. Sebastian is my new book boyfriend (public declaration). Can't wait for part 2.
I went into this story blind, didn't know what to expect. The blurb gives the impression of a tale of feeling and possibly angst, not revealing much in the way of the storyline. Well it is true that it involves a lot of feeling, but it is more than that. For me, it was compelling, life like, a realism that immerses you into character perspectives, questions your right and wrong because what you will feel instead is empathy and a need to empower others to live their best life. There is always more than what appears.
This is story about a studious, on the straight and narrow, athlete Dixon and charismatic, not so on the up and up Sebastian along with some fetching side characters -- some cool, some caustic. Dixon and Seb know urban lifestyle, but each live it differently, have divergences in upbringing, from a supportive home life to building your own. Dixon is a football player recruited by the professional NFL, a rookie member of the team playing alongside Sebastian, his buddies, the quarterback -- football firsts, and the rest. Sebastian has been around; he is the seasoned football player, but no more skilled than Dixon. What happens when the top alpha feels challenged?
A medium burn, this book delves into football -- yes, the plays -- the trials of home life, familial support systems, life's vices, and sexuality. A bit of telling technique, a deliberate depiction of Dixon's and Sebastian's thought processes and feelings as they experience day to day, as they interact and discover that despite some outward differences, they are alike in fundamentals ways, particularly their approach to handling hardship. And while not as much showing as I prefer, the flow of the story is progressive and attention-holding; it is not overly descriptive. It is simply a beautiful portrayal of life's burdens even for good guys, a demonstration of bad guys with redemption, as well as acceptance.
Of course, it would not be C.A. Rene without the tangible sexual energy, the tension and electric chemistry, and hot steam. Fireworks! I even felt inserted into the book. While I had read some and not exclusive MM, with this story, I have arrived. I am a confirmed lover of this genre now.
Blue 42 carries some dark themes for sure though well-balanced levity with a lot of sardonic humor and feeling. And among its other memorable qualities, it is an excellent read. Sebastian is my new book boyfriend (public declaration). Can't wait for part 2.
June 2, 2021
This book was a surprise from a new to me author and it was a delight. First, as a hardcore NFL fan, I have to say that the author nailed the football aspect of the book. It’s probably the most accurate book about the NFL universe that I’ve actually read so far , so congratulations! I really , really liked the chemistry between the MCs , however I could have done with a bit more interaction between them, I feel that they didn’t have time to explore that thing growing between them. Also to be honest , I couldn’t have done without the whole gang aspect of the book, I feel it sort took away some credibility to a book that up until the end , felt raw in the realism of how it most be for two football players to find themselves inexplicably attracted to each other. I can’t wait for part two!!
May 21, 2021
What the heck just happened? WHAT DID I JUST READ?!
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I swear Rene be trying to kill us y’all! I have been staring at wall since I finished about an hour ago and I can’t, I just can’t think of anything to say other than what. The. Heck.
Please note it was a lot more colourful than that but well stick to this.
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I love everything Rene writes. There’s so much going on for her characters and the plot and I’m at the edge of my seat every time! I absolutely love seb and Dixon! The raw tension, the chemistry, the banter, the angst, ugh I’m here for it all. I’ve already recommended this to my BFF and told her it was an enemies to lovers on crack because to me, it definitely is. There’s so much to seb than meets the eye and I loved uncovering all that was under the anger and defensiveness. Dixon was just as deep. I love his determination, resilience. His wanting a better life for his family made me relate to him so much.
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This plot is incredible. Truly a dark sports romance with a twist. And I truly mean twist. Such a captivating read that I was drawn in from the first page and at the end of each chapter I just wanted more. It’s truly a page turner and I already need book 2 like ASAP. Amazing word building done with so much detail and realism. I felt transported into this world and I did not want to come back from it. Truly one of her best works yet. I absolutely love this.
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I swear Rene be trying to kill us y’all! I have been staring at wall since I finished about an hour ago and I can’t, I just can’t think of anything to say other than what. The. Heck.
Please note it was a lot more colourful than that but well stick to this.
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I love everything Rene writes. There’s so much going on for her characters and the plot and I’m at the edge of my seat every time! I absolutely love seb and Dixon! The raw tension, the chemistry, the banter, the angst, ugh I’m here for it all. I’ve already recommended this to my BFF and told her it was an enemies to lovers on crack because to me, it definitely is. There’s so much to seb than meets the eye and I loved uncovering all that was under the anger and defensiveness. Dixon was just as deep. I love his determination, resilience. His wanting a better life for his family made me relate to him so much.
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This plot is incredible. Truly a dark sports romance with a twist. And I truly mean twist. Such a captivating read that I was drawn in from the first page and at the end of each chapter I just wanted more. It’s truly a page turner and I already need book 2 like ASAP. Amazing word building done with so much detail and realism. I felt transported into this world and I did not want to come back from it. Truly one of her best works yet. I absolutely love this.
May 27, 2021
C.A. Rene just continues to astound me. The dark, complex characters that she creates just amaze me. You should hate Sebastian. You should hate him, but you want so badly for him to stop hating himself. You see a man who has lived a lifetime of pain and has his eyes on a victim that makes him face that pain and possibly turn away from it. Dixon is sweet, kind, and easy to love. But Sebastian...C.A. Rene made him earn our love and by the end of this book, you are terrified for him (cliffy!).
This was my first male-male romance, so I don't quite know how to rate the steam. But the angst and yearning is off the charts!! This is not an easy, uncomplicated romance. This is one they will have to fight for - fight within themselves, fight amongst themselves, and fight the world.
Please heed the trigger warnings!! C.A. Rene is amazing, but her ish is dark!
This was my first male-male romance, so I don't quite know how to rate the steam. But the angst and yearning is off the charts!! This is not an easy, uncomplicated romance. This is one they will have to fight for - fight within themselves, fight amongst themselves, and fight the world.
Please heed the trigger warnings!! C.A. Rene is amazing, but her ish is dark!
June 1, 2021
This book blew my mind. I am still new to mm but wow holy cow. This took it to a whole other level. I dont even know how to describe this book...slow burn... so much pain... the darkness...I can't wait to read the next book. And that ending 😲...it was just an intense experience
May 27, 2021
This girl right here, the very beautiful Chrissy....she came into the indie author world and is blowing my mind with each book she writes. Just when you think she couldn't possibly top the last book you, she goes and does it x 10000000.
Not only is this book everything you know you need and want, it is also everything you didn't even know you needed and wanted.
Dixon is making his dreams come true. He has worked hard to be an NFLer and is drafted. Wanting so much to take his mother and little brother out of the hood and take care of them.
Sebastian the Alpha dog of the team, doesn't take crap from anyone and won't let a rookie show him up. He's got his own people to take care and his boys all have his back.
This story will have you on a rollercoaster of emotions...you will try so hard to hate Seb but the more you read the harder it will be. You will feel everything Dixon feels as he works through his emotions.
I need book 2 like right now, like I need air....things happen so quick in the end that you are like WHAT!!! NO!!!!! WHY!!!!!
The story has trigger so please read responsibly.
Not only is this book everything you know you need and want, it is also everything you didn't even know you needed and wanted.
Dixon is making his dreams come true. He has worked hard to be an NFLer and is drafted. Wanting so much to take his mother and little brother out of the hood and take care of them.
Sebastian the Alpha dog of the team, doesn't take crap from anyone and won't let a rookie show him up. He's got his own people to take care and his boys all have his back.
This story will have you on a rollercoaster of emotions...you will try so hard to hate Seb but the more you read the harder it will be. You will feel everything Dixon feels as he works through his emotions.
I need book 2 like right now, like I need air....things happen so quick in the end that you are like WHAT!!! NO!!!!! WHY!!!!!
The story has trigger so please read responsibly.
May 24, 2021
Blue 42 is the first book in the Hail Mary Duet and it features Dixon and Sebastian, two football players with a troubled past. If Dixon choose to get out of his town and distance himself from the streets and make something for himself, Sebastian choose both.
Their relationship is not so good, they are kind of enemies, but mostly due to miscommunication and misconception from Sebastian side. But they try to have a decent communication, but also they start to explore their feelings, which had started to appear, even though they both deny those.
It was a good story, but for me it was a little bit off, I couldn't really connect with Dixon and Sebastian. I found it too slow for my liking, because it is a slow burn, but there are also some actions, a little bit dark in a way, which involve gangs and revenge.
I'm curious to read about their next part of the story, because the ending was brutal.
Their relationship is not so good, they are kind of enemies, but mostly due to miscommunication and misconception from Sebastian side. But they try to have a decent communication, but also they start to explore their feelings, which had started to appear, even though they both deny those.
It was a good story, but for me it was a little bit off, I couldn't really connect with Dixon and Sebastian. I found it too slow for my liking, because it is a slow burn, but there are also some actions, a little bit dark in a way, which involve gangs and revenge.
I'm curious to read about their next part of the story, because the ending was brutal.
April 26, 2022
I’ve been wanting to read this book for a while now and WOW it was amazing.
I’ve never really read sports romances but this was sports with a dark theme and it was fantastic. As soon as I started reading the book I was pulled in to the world of Dixon and Sebastian 🖤
They start off on the wrong foot but as the plot goes on the tension between the 2 of them gets so intense you know it’s going to go bang and what a bang it was 🥵🥵
The plot is really good with the gangs, violence, and drug use from the world some of the football players come from but never really leave. The emotion I felt whilst reading was so crazy my heart was pounding. That ending though 😱 I’m so glad I don’t have to wait to long before I get the next book. I wanted to throw my kindle, how can that happen when we finally got to that point 😱
This is a duel POV dark themed sports romance with triggers. It’s a deliciously dark and spicy book with some seriously hot scenes 🥵🖤
I’ve never really read sports romances but this was sports with a dark theme and it was fantastic. As soon as I started reading the book I was pulled in to the world of Dixon and Sebastian 🖤
They start off on the wrong foot but as the plot goes on the tension between the 2 of them gets so intense you know it’s going to go bang and what a bang it was 🥵🥵
The plot is really good with the gangs, violence, and drug use from the world some of the football players come from but never really leave. The emotion I felt whilst reading was so crazy my heart was pounding. That ending though 😱 I’m so glad I don’t have to wait to long before I get the next book. I wanted to throw my kindle, how can that happen when we finally got to that point 😱
This is a duel POV dark themed sports romance with triggers. It’s a deliciously dark and spicy book with some seriously hot scenes 🥵🖤
June 1, 2021
Blue 42 by C. A. Rene
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
💙🖤💙🖤💙
Wow is how I’m going to beginning this. Blue 42 is incredible. This is m/m sport romance. It’s a slow building with lot of steamy scenes. C. A. Rene has done fantastic job within the pages of the book. When I started reading Blue 42 I could not put it down.
Dixon and Sebastian are both from the street. Both did not have the easy of life. Now they are on on the team and for the first time both want someone that neither expected. As Dixon tries to saves his brother from the street he continues to fight the attraction and chemistry he feels for Sebastian. But then tragic strikes for both of them. And the journey they carry us on is beyond anything I could image. And the ending of Blue 42 will only have you begging for the next book.
As Blue 42 as incredible characters thru out the book. C. A. Rene does wonderful job with Blue 42. I was pulled with page 1 and I could not put it down until I finish the book. This is one of favorite book by C. A. Rene
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
💙🖤💙🖤💙
Wow is how I’m going to beginning this. Blue 42 is incredible. This is m/m sport romance. It’s a slow building with lot of steamy scenes. C. A. Rene has done fantastic job within the pages of the book. When I started reading Blue 42 I could not put it down.
Dixon and Sebastian are both from the street. Both did not have the easy of life. Now they are on on the team and for the first time both want someone that neither expected. As Dixon tries to saves his brother from the street he continues to fight the attraction and chemistry he feels for Sebastian. But then tragic strikes for both of them. And the journey they carry us on is beyond anything I could image. And the ending of Blue 42 will only have you begging for the next book.
As Blue 42 as incredible characters thru out the book. C. A. Rene does wonderful job with Blue 42. I was pulled with page 1 and I could not put it down until I finish the book. This is one of favorite book by C. A. Rene
June 2, 2021
CA Rene is a queen of dark romance and combined with this being M/M makes this a must read for me. An absolutely fabulous storyline with everything I expect from her...angst, heat, suspense, intrigue. Can't wait for book 2.
June 10, 2021
Sebastian Avando, a Tight End veteran, and the unofficial "unwelcome committee" of the team. He was alpha dog of the team. I really, really wanted to hate him, especially after the brutality of what he did to our other H. His actions were completely inexcusable, but damn it, as the story went on, I really tried.
Dixon North, a Wide Receiver rookie, with a bright future ahead of him. Unfortunately, he caught the attention of Sebastian and Sebastian decided he needed to be "put in his place."
"I want him to know as fucked up as we are and after everything that’s happened between us, he at least has me."
Over time after the incident, they both were going into uncharted territory. Attraction sets in and they both are completely clueless about what's happening. EVERYTHING about this relationship is completely toxic. But, you can't help but want them to explore more. I feel so wrong lol. Seriously, I can't even define what they are to each other enemies to lovers, rivals to lovers, f*ck buddies, maybe all three?
As a football fan, I highly enjoyed this. It was very realistic and I couldn't stop laughing (and cheering) at the beginning where they were all booing at the NFL Commissioner.
Seriously, Is there anything C.A Rene can't write??? She always seems to blow me away! This was such a raw, emotional roller coaster. I swear, you felt every emotion thrown your way. You are left with a crazy cliffhanger . Can't wait for more!!
I received an ARC and voluntarily gave my honest opinion and review
Dixon North, a Wide Receiver rookie, with a bright future ahead of him. Unfortunately, he caught the attention of Sebastian and Sebastian decided he needed to be "put in his place."
"I want him to know as fucked up as we are and after everything that’s happened between us, he at least has me."
Over time after the incident, they both were going into uncharted territory. Attraction sets in and they both are completely clueless about what's happening. EVERYTHING about this relationship is completely toxic. But, you can't help but want them to explore more. I feel so wrong lol. Seriously, I can't even define what they are to each other enemies to lovers, rivals to lovers, f*ck buddies, maybe all three?
As a football fan, I highly enjoyed this. It was very realistic and I couldn't stop laughing (and cheering) at the beginning where they were all booing at the NFL Commissioner.
Seriously, Is there anything C.A Rene can't write??? She always seems to blow me away! This was such a raw, emotional roller coaster. I swear, you felt every emotion thrown your way. You are left with a crazy cliffhanger . Can't wait for more!!
I received an ARC and voluntarily gave my honest opinion and review
May 23, 2021
I'm not sure what to think after finishing Dixon and Sebastian's story. It wasn't really a romance, but more along the lines of two troubled souls clashing together in a passionate twist of wills, expectations, experiences, and self-discovery. It was raw and powerful. A descriptive and honest Enemies to (almost) Lovers MM romance that was truly well written and unique.
A veteran football player and the new rookie. Two men who have never been attracted to other males but who quickly find themselves obsessed with each other. Their interactions were equally heavy with anger and lust and that chemistry was intense. VERY well written. Add in the depth of football plays and team rivalry/camaraderie and this story just flowed SO well.
But I also think this story will be it's best at completion. For the first part, I really, REALLY liked it. But I'm sure when their story concludes I'm going to LOVE it. After the cliffhanger I'm just on this side of desperation for their conclusion.
May 20, 2021
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Touchdown Stars
"It's not gay if you're only attracted to one man right"
Blue 42 is an MM football sports romance and anyone who knows me, knows that I love sports so write a romance book about sports and I'm in. This is an enemies to lovers and I mean that literally. When they first meet there is an encounter that is hard to read and will break your heart and to see how these two move on from that is a pretty compelling read.
Dixon is street smart and has thrown his all into football so he can provide a better life for his family. He has joined the team as a rookie.
Seb is a seasoned player, he is part of a gang, a bully, has a hard exterior, comes across like he doesn't care about anyone except his family, when Dixon joins the team Seb feels threatened.
The chemistry between these two is off the charts and it contains some serious triggers which include rape, drug use and gang violence. It will evoke a whole range of feelings and you will not be able to put this book down.
The ending broke me and I cannot wait till we get book 2 in this duet. It ended on a cliffy and cannot wait to see what Chrissy has in store for us next.
"It's not gay if you're only attracted to one man right"
Blue 42 is an MM football sports romance and anyone who knows me, knows that I love sports so write a romance book about sports and I'm in. This is an enemies to lovers and I mean that literally. When they first meet there is an encounter that is hard to read and will break your heart and to see how these two move on from that is a pretty compelling read.
Dixon is street smart and has thrown his all into football so he can provide a better life for his family. He has joined the team as a rookie.
Seb is a seasoned player, he is part of a gang, a bully, has a hard exterior, comes across like he doesn't care about anyone except his family, when Dixon joins the team Seb feels threatened.
The chemistry between these two is off the charts and it contains some serious triggers which include rape, drug use and gang violence. It will evoke a whole range of feelings and you will not be able to put this book down.
The ending broke me and I cannot wait till we get book 2 in this duet. It ended on a cliffy and cannot wait to see what Chrissy has in store for us next.
August 31, 2021
Wow.... where do I even begin. I've never really been big into MM but I figured I'd give this one a go and I'm glad I did.
I really enjoyed the story and it was exciting witnessing Seb's inner voice slowly change into wanting the best for North as well as the possessiveness. The only thing I can say I had confused feelings about was the assault that Seb put North through as I didn't really see the purpose of it. It was a riveting experience getting to read how their feelings progressed and boy was that cliffhanger just cruel.
I'll for sure be reading book 2 in this duet and I really hope we get to see a happy ending for both Seb and North.
I really enjoyed the story and it was exciting witnessing Seb's inner voice slowly change into wanting the best for North as well as the possessiveness. The only thing I can say I had confused feelings about was the assault that Seb put North through as I didn't really see the purpose of it. It was a riveting experience getting to read how their feelings progressed and boy was that cliffhanger just cruel.
I'll for sure be reading book 2 in this duet and I really hope we get to see a happy ending for both Seb and North.
May 22, 2021
Sheeeeeesh, just go ahead and blow my mind and rip my heart out why don't you Chrissy!
Blue 42 is one of those novels that grips you from the start, by the end it has consumed you so completely that you don't even realise you're on the last page until it's over, and you're left with this cliff hanger that has you already impatient for the next book.
My most loved tropes are sports and dark, it's rare to come across a novel which merges these two tropes so seamlessly, so imagine how overcome with happiness I am that I've read something which has:
🏈 Sports and whole load of team rivalry
🖤 Darkness (this book does come with trigger warnings)
🧑🏿🤝🧑🏽 M/M hotness and insane sexual chemistry
🩸 Gangs, Violence, Drugs, Bloodshed
Our two leading men, Dixon North and Sebastian Avando had me gripping my kindle with anticipation throughout their very intense journey so far. The hatred, the rivalry, the tension, the HEAT, goodness me it was so superb 🤤😍
Both men have come from rough backgrounds, where you either escape the streets and gangs or you become it. Dixon has made it out of the rough and pursued his football carrer to give his family a better life. Where Seb is still very much in the thick of the gang life. As a result he is cruel, brutal, dominating, intimidating, and these traits carry through to his professional career.
When Dixon arrives as the new Wide Receiver of the Buffalo Bills, Sebastian does not exactly welcome him with open arms...as tensions run high and the more than Seb feels threatened events start to unfold which can be triggering for some, which does include rape, drugs and violence. So it's important you really do pay attention to the trigger warnings before you jump in.
Seb is such a dark soul, and his actions towards Dixon were beyond cruel, and I'm not going to defend him in the slightest but DAMN, that chemisty and pull between them was off the fricken charts!! They both go through all the motions of their inner turmoil about what is developing between them and I lived for those moments when their armours cracked.
“why is it always you?” “Why always me what?” He asks. “Inside my head, making me think things, and feel things that aren’t real. That’s why I did what I did to you, I needed to somehow get you out of my head. Now, it’s getting worse.” “Worse how?” “You’re stuck in my head, I think about what I did to you all the time."
Blue 42 is one of those novels that grips you from the start, by the end it has consumed you so completely that you don't even realise you're on the last page until it's over, and you're left with this cliff hanger that has you already impatient for the next book.
My most loved tropes are sports and dark, it's rare to come across a novel which merges these two tropes so seamlessly, so imagine how overcome with happiness I am that I've read something which has:
🏈 Sports and whole load of team rivalry
🖤 Darkness (this book does come with trigger warnings)
🧑🏿🤝🧑🏽 M/M hotness and insane sexual chemistry
🩸 Gangs, Violence, Drugs, Bloodshed
Our two leading men, Dixon North and Sebastian Avando had me gripping my kindle with anticipation throughout their very intense journey so far. The hatred, the rivalry, the tension, the HEAT, goodness me it was so superb 🤤😍
Both men have come from rough backgrounds, where you either escape the streets and gangs or you become it. Dixon has made it out of the rough and pursued his football carrer to give his family a better life. Where Seb is still very much in the thick of the gang life. As a result he is cruel, brutal, dominating, intimidating, and these traits carry through to his professional career.
When Dixon arrives as the new Wide Receiver of the Buffalo Bills, Sebastian does not exactly welcome him with open arms...as tensions run high and the more than Seb feels threatened events start to unfold which can be triggering for some, which does include rape, drugs and violence. So it's important you really do pay attention to the trigger warnings before you jump in.
Seb is such a dark soul, and his actions towards Dixon were beyond cruel, and I'm not going to defend him in the slightest but DAMN, that chemisty and pull between them was off the fricken charts!! They both go through all the motions of their inner turmoil about what is developing between them and I lived for those moments when their armours cracked.
“why is it always you?” “Why always me what?” He asks. “Inside my head, making me think things, and feel things that aren’t real. That’s why I did what I did to you, I needed to somehow get you out of my head. Now, it’s getting worse.” “Worse how?” “You’re stuck in my head, I think about what I did to you all the time."
May 18, 2021
I have read quite a few sports romance books. MF, RH. Not one of them gave me the satisfaction that I was needing. No, strike that. The satisfaction that I was craving. What I was looking for in a sports romance, was the nitty gritty of the sport itself coupled along with the romance aspect. I didn’t want romance first with sports as the afterthought, or the small little appetizer. I needed it to be coupled. To be paired together perfectly like wine and pasta. And damn, it had to be another CA Rene book to give me that. And it was an MM book at that. This book features an angst that tears through you with a pulsating need. The minute you step in that locker room with Dixon and meet Sebastian, you can feel their chemistry burning. And damn how hot is Sebastian? You feel the hatred from him and it is practically bleeding. It’s unjustified, it’s unprovoked, but it’s there and it’s prevalent. But this book isn’t just about football. It isn’t just about an MM romance. It’s a book of reverence. About realizing your true self, finding yourself. Knowing who has your back and who doesn’t. This book highlights what I love about football. The passion, the grit, the loyalty, the perseverance, the attitude. I want to dock the rating down because they’re Bills. But I won’t. Maybe Chrissy just needs to watch some Niners games and see where the talent really lies. I love you Chrissy. Amazing book, yet again. Touchdown! And I can’t wait to see what happens in book 2. Because that cliffhanger? Yeah, that’s gonna stick with me.
June 2, 2021
Author C.A. Rene delivered once again; she truly knows how to give us a good dark romance. Her way of writing will captivate you.
Blue 42, a deliciously dark sports m/m romance that gave us pain, desire, angst, sadness, and love, among others. This book gripped me from the start, blew my mind, and I'm still not over it!
Dixon has a rough background, just like Sebastian. Despite the difficulties, Dixon was able to pursue his football career, and his main focus is to give his family a better life; now, he's the new rookie of the Buffalo Bills. His arrival is something Sebastian doesn't like; he feels threatened by Dixon's talent, and he makes sure to let Dixon know how much he dislikes him.
Sebastian is a seasoned football player, but contrary to Dixon, he is still pretty involved in the gang life; hardened by his upbringing, he's dark, unfeeling, brutal, and intimidating. Sebastian's is not Dixon biggest fan, and his actions towards him are cruel; his hate runs deep; Sebastian knows one thing, and that's that he will take Dixon down no matter what.
There’s so much more than meets the eye when it comes to Sebastian & Dixon, and throughout the book, we will get to uncover it. You can feel the hatred and tension between them, but hate will soon turn into attraction, and both will struggle with their emotions as they change; it was something they never expected, and it will surely take some time for them to handle and understand, but their feelings are not the only thing they will have to face along the way.
This book is a true dark enemies-to-lover romance, it ended on a major cliffhanger, and I'm really looking forward to getting the second book. I would highly recommend this book if you love dark romances, m/m romances, or sports romance; it does have some triggers, so please heed the trigger warnings!
June 24, 2021
O.M.G….Blue 42 is a fast paced, thrilling, intense, enthralling wild read 📖. C.A. Rene is excellent at writing about well rounded characters with depth, lots of chemistry, and an exciting and enthralling story. Blue 42 is filled with lots of twists, turns, surprises, ups, downs, secrets, revelations, things going sideways, emotions, chemistry, and lots and lots of heat🔥🌡!! All of this combined make a book that you don’t want to put down or have interruptions. Word of warning you won’t want to start reading in the evening or you won’t get a lot of sleep as you will want to keep reading. I highly recommend Blue 42 and am waiting with bated breathe for Red Zone to be released. While waiting I will be checking out other books by C.A. Rene. I will also recommend reading her Whitsborough Chronicles Series, Whitsborough Progenies Series, and Desecrated Flesh Diet. They are all very entertaining reads that have all the elements that are characteristics of C.A. Rene and other books that I love. Blue 42 is among the books that I loved reading and C.A. Rene who is one of the authors that are on my fave list. I usually will recommend based on authors and series more than actual books 📚 as there are so many that I really loved to read. Another warning ⛔️ is to please read and heed the trigger warnings from the C.A. Rene as there are some dark aspects of Blue 42 that could be disturbing to some readers. Have fun and enjoy the Hail Mary Duet (Blue 42 & Red Zone).
May 26, 2021
5 "I LOVE SAUNA" STARS!!!
"This profound moment set the course for the rest of my life."
OMG!!! This was my first book by this author and now I'm officially obsessed. I read this story a couple of days ago and I'm still not over it, I loved this book and characters so freaking much!!! M/M is one of my favorite genres when it comes to romance, so I read a lot of it over the years and yet I found Blue 42 to be such a unique story.
"He just seems to worm his way into my mind and I need it to stop."
Even though this book is dark and their relationship can be really toxic, the author was able to find a perfect balance because I truly believed in them as a couple, even though I never thought that was going to happen. This story made me feel so much, I felt everything! The struggle, the anger, the insecurity, the chemistry, the pain, the tragedy, the obsession and the love. Seb and Dixon go through so many highs and lows, it was an emotional rollercoaster that I never wanted to end.
"... the hood doesn't make criminals or gangbangers, the system does."
Yes, this book is a sports m/m romance, it's a bully romance, it's a dark romance but it's also so much more than that. It brings to life hard topics showing us that things aren't always black and white. Sexuality doesn't need to be labeled, someone's background can have a huge effect in their life, hate can turn to love so quickly if you are not careful. And boy did those two hate each other, I saw it, I felt it and that's why their path to love was even more extraordinary.
"I don't know how this one man can bring out so many emotions and I can't figure out what it means."
This book was a slow burn and I loved that. I could feel the tension and chemistry coming out of the pages. I could feel their struggle to accept the attraction, I got excited about the stolen moments, I couldn't hear the word sauna without staying at the edge of my seat to see what would happen next lol. So things built and built and when we got to the climax it was so worth it because those two were fire together.
"I haven't been with anyone like this, where the hatred and need are on par, and my heart is constantly fighting my brain."
I don't want to say more because you really need to go in blind like I did, just know that this book had so much going on. It grabbed my attention right away and it didn't let go till the end. And OMG, what an ending!!! I was not expecting it and it was so not ok, I really need the next book ASAP. This author's storytelling is amazing, she made me fall in love with those characters and their story and now I can't wait to see what will happen next.
*𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸.
"This profound moment set the course for the rest of my life."
OMG!!! This was my first book by this author and now I'm officially obsessed. I read this story a couple of days ago and I'm still not over it, I loved this book and characters so freaking much!!! M/M is one of my favorite genres when it comes to romance, so I read a lot of it over the years and yet I found Blue 42 to be such a unique story.
"He just seems to worm his way into my mind and I need it to stop."
Even though this book is dark and their relationship can be really toxic, the author was able to find a perfect balance because I truly believed in them as a couple, even though I never thought that was going to happen. This story made me feel so much, I felt everything! The struggle, the anger, the insecurity, the chemistry, the pain, the tragedy, the obsession and the love. Seb and Dixon go through so many highs and lows, it was an emotional rollercoaster that I never wanted to end.
"... the hood doesn't make criminals or gangbangers, the system does."
Yes, this book is a sports m/m romance, it's a bully romance, it's a dark romance but it's also so much more than that. It brings to life hard topics showing us that things aren't always black and white. Sexuality doesn't need to be labeled, someone's background can have a huge effect in their life, hate can turn to love so quickly if you are not careful. And boy did those two hate each other, I saw it, I felt it and that's why their path to love was even more extraordinary.
"I don't know how this one man can bring out so many emotions and I can't figure out what it means."
This book was a slow burn and I loved that. I could feel the tension and chemistry coming out of the pages. I could feel their struggle to accept the attraction, I got excited about the stolen moments, I couldn't hear the word sauna without staying at the edge of my seat to see what would happen next lol. So things built and built and when we got to the climax it was so worth it because those two were fire together.
"I haven't been with anyone like this, where the hatred and need are on par, and my heart is constantly fighting my brain."
I don't want to say more because you really need to go in blind like I did, just know that this book had so much going on. It grabbed my attention right away and it didn't let go till the end. And OMG, what an ending!!! I was not expecting it and it was so not ok, I really need the next book ASAP. This author's storytelling is amazing, she made me fall in love with those characters and their story and now I can't wait to see what will happen next.
*𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸.
May 21, 2021
Blue 42 is book one in the Hail Mary duet.
This book does come with triggers and is also a dark sports MM romance . So if this isn't something you're interested in , please move on.
We start off meeting rookie Dixon a man who works hard for what he wants in order to succeed in the crazy world of the NFL so he can finally get his family out of the bad neighborhood he grew up in . Once picked for the team, he hoped to be chosen for we then meet Sebastian one of the more experienced players of the team . Instantly Sebastian takes an extreme disliking to Dixon thinking he's one of those higher than thou rookies when in reality they've both come from similar backgrounds .
Quickly Seb makes his presence and dislike known to Dixon and the Rollercoaster takes off from there . Hate turns into attraction turns into lust and lust turns into something neither one of them expect or understand. These guys just know for a fact that it just feels good .
Chrissy has this amazing way of bringing her characters to life with such real life problems that people face on a daily . I wasn't sure what to expect with this story other than it being a dark MM sports romance. She really blew me away with this . I honestly can't wait for the conclusion to this duet . Not only was it extremely sexy but it also has a really good plot to it . This does end with a heartaching cliffy so be warned!
This book does come with triggers and is also a dark sports MM romance . So if this isn't something you're interested in , please move on.
We start off meeting rookie Dixon a man who works hard for what he wants in order to succeed in the crazy world of the NFL so he can finally get his family out of the bad neighborhood he grew up in . Once picked for the team, he hoped to be chosen for we then meet Sebastian one of the more experienced players of the team . Instantly Sebastian takes an extreme disliking to Dixon thinking he's one of those higher than thou rookies when in reality they've both come from similar backgrounds .
Quickly Seb makes his presence and dislike known to Dixon and the Rollercoaster takes off from there . Hate turns into attraction turns into lust and lust turns into something neither one of them expect or understand. These guys just know for a fact that it just feels good .
Chrissy has this amazing way of bringing her characters to life with such real life problems that people face on a daily . I wasn't sure what to expect with this story other than it being a dark MM sports romance. She really blew me away with this . I honestly can't wait for the conclusion to this duet . Not only was it extremely sexy but it also has a really good plot to it . This does end with a heartaching cliffy so be warned!
June 4, 2021
Blue 42 is the first book in the Hail Mary duet. This book is told from dual perspectives by Dixon and Sebastian. This book is M/M.
Dixon has lived in a rough neighborhood and he will do whatever he can to get his mother and younger brother out of there. He plays football and got recruited to the Bills. His first week there he runs into Sebastian, and Sebastian does not like him.
We learn that Sebastian had a rough past too. He thinks Dixon has had a sheltered life. Neither Sebastian nor Dixon are into males, but they both start to have feelings for each other, and question what they are into.
Secrets about both of their pasts come out, and something happens to Dixon. When Sebastian shows up, their bond grows. As it is a duet it ends with something happening.
Will Dixon and Sebastian's feelings grow, or will something happen to tear them apart?
I really loved this book, and getting to know these two characters. I am excited to see what happens next!
Dixon has lived in a rough neighborhood and he will do whatever he can to get his mother and younger brother out of there. He plays football and got recruited to the Bills. His first week there he runs into Sebastian, and Sebastian does not like him.
We learn that Sebastian had a rough past too. He thinks Dixon has had a sheltered life. Neither Sebastian nor Dixon are into males, but they both start to have feelings for each other, and question what they are into.
Secrets about both of their pasts come out, and something happens to Dixon. When Sebastian shows up, their bond grows. As it is a duet it ends with something happening.
Will Dixon and Sebastian's feelings grow, or will something happen to tear them apart?
I really loved this book, and getting to know these two characters. I am excited to see what happens next!
May 20, 2021
I went into this book totally blind, and I’m very happy I did. I don’t know what expectations I had for this book but I felt the rawness of the emotions throughout.
This is a real enemies to (sort of) lovers, full of angst, turmoil, uncertainty, sadness and joy. It’s not just watching the relationship develop, it’s watching these men evolve while also dealing with so much around them. There is so much angst between the two characters, I kept switching back and forth between rooting for or against them and what was happening.
I’m thankful this was told though both POVs, just being able to understand what was happening in their heads made the book so much better. Even if I felt like I was yelling at them a bunch.
As for the football part, I’m not an avid watcher but I know some basics. Somehow the author wrote it so everything made complete sense, and I could picture exactly what was happening in my mind. Don’t let the football deter you from reading this book, it works perfectly.
That ending. That ending. Not what I was expecting at all. I turned the last page and said “where’s the rest?!” I didn’t even have time to settle my emotions before it ended. I’ll be (not so) patiently waiting for book 2.
This is a real enemies to (sort of) lovers, full of angst, turmoil, uncertainty, sadness and joy. It’s not just watching the relationship develop, it’s watching these men evolve while also dealing with so much around them. There is so much angst between the two characters, I kept switching back and forth between rooting for or against them and what was happening.
I’m thankful this was told though both POVs, just being able to understand what was happening in their heads made the book so much better. Even if I felt like I was yelling at them a bunch.
As for the football part, I’m not an avid watcher but I know some basics. Somehow the author wrote it so everything made complete sense, and I could picture exactly what was happening in my mind. Don’t let the football deter you from reading this book, it works perfectly.
That ending. That ending. Not what I was expecting at all. I turned the last page and said “where’s the rest?!” I didn’t even have time to settle my emotions before it ended. I’ll be (not so) patiently waiting for book 2.
May 27, 2021
Blue 42 by C.A. Rene is a dark MM Football Romance. This is the first book in the Hail Mary Duet.
I absolutely love Chrissy's books! She does an amazing job pulling me into the story and I can't help but binge them.
I wanted to hate Sebastian for what he pulled on Dixon but I couldn't help but love him! The chemistry between Sebastian and Dixon was off the charts!!!! Their relationship is so messy but you can't help but root for them to figure it out.
The book ends on an amazing cliffhanger! I can't wait for the next book Red Zone to be released on May 3, 2022.
I would highly recommend this book if you love dark romances, MM romances, or sports romance. This is definitely one of my top reads for 2021.
I absolutely love Chrissy's books! She does an amazing job pulling me into the story and I can't help but binge them.
I wanted to hate Sebastian for what he pulled on Dixon but I couldn't help but love him! The chemistry between Sebastian and Dixon was off the charts!!!! Their relationship is so messy but you can't help but root for them to figure it out.
The book ends on an amazing cliffhanger! I can't wait for the next book Red Zone to be released on May 3, 2022.
I would highly recommend this book if you love dark romances, MM romances, or sports romance. This is definitely one of my top reads for 2021.
June 1, 2021
What happens when 2 alpha assholes collide? Well a lot of hot as sin scenes that's what 🔥
Seb and Dixon are dynamite from page one. Whenever they collide it causes explosions. It's not always pretty but always groundshaking.
At first I couldn't stand Seb I would say I hated his attitude and what he did at the beginning but throughout the book he changed and so did my opinion of him and by the end I still didn't like him but I could see why Dixon loved him and they made sense in a messy, angry hot kind of way.
Dixon was super cute and his caring and loving but also dominant personality warmed my heart.
Seb and Dixon are dynamite from page one. Whenever they collide it causes explosions. It's not always pretty but always groundshaking.
At first I couldn't stand Seb I would say I hated his attitude and what he did at the beginning but throughout the book he changed and so did my opinion of him and by the end I still didn't like him but I could see why Dixon loved him and they made sense in a messy, angry hot kind of way.
Dixon was super cute and his caring and loving but also dominant personality warmed my heart.
June 1, 2021
Twisted and toxic yet somehow heart warming this mm sports romance hit all the right places.
a story of loss, loneliness, obligations and finding love in the wrong places its not fluffy and sweet but dark and gritty. Two men with more in common than they know but whilst Sebastian embraces his past Dixon is trying to escape it and bring his mom and brother with him. When football brings them together they clash with the force of a meteorite. They say there is a fine line between love and hate but never has it been danced so closely as with these two.
That cliffy though!! I soooo did not see it working out like that, I need more!!!
a story of loss, loneliness, obligations and finding love in the wrong places its not fluffy and sweet but dark and gritty. Two men with more in common than they know but whilst Sebastian embraces his past Dixon is trying to escape it and bring his mom and brother with him. When football brings them together they clash with the force of a meteorite. They say there is a fine line between love and hate but never has it been danced so closely as with these two.
That cliffy though!! I soooo did not see it working out like that, I need more!!!
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