Faking It: Metropolis, Book 1

My Review:Overall: 3.75Performance: 4.0Story: 3.5There were things I really liked about this story/series and some that I really didn't. I loved both the guys and how seemingly different they were from one another...but they work. But as they get to know one another, they begin to realize they have more in common than they ever would have thought when they started this fake relationship.Travis is one of those guys...he's simply a nice guy who likes to have a good time. He's completely unapologetic about it. He sleeps with a lot of guys, but hey...he's single and upfront with them about what he wants. So when he sees Gary's ex giving Gary a hard time, Travis steps in to put him in his place and things spiral from there.I loved that aspect of the story and how the relationship grew between the two guys. Despite their chemistry, they truly become friends first and I loved that. I also really loved how Travis handled Gary. Gary doesn't have the most self-confidence in the world...which Travis does not understand. So, he's constantly making sure that Gary realizes his worth. Gary blossoms under that appreciation an it was awesome to watch his confidence grow.Both guys have issues with their sexuality and what it means in their families. Although their circumstances aren't the same, they are close enough that the two guys connect over the similarities.The only thing about the story that I really didn't like was the whole Metropolis setting. It had a whole swinging 70's/Studio 54 vibe to it that I kind of hated. It felt like something you would find in a telenovela soap opera...so over the top with the gay drama of where they live...which sucks because that's the setting/premise for the entire series.But thankfully, the authors have written strong enough characters to overcome my distaste for the Metropolis...because I did really enjoy this book and look forward to listening to the next one, too which I've already bought.

Falling in love never easy that's why it's called falling and not soaring or dancing or any othe positive proclaimation but when you see it even in a book it gives you hope. Hope for your own HEA..and that's what this book does. It doesn't pull it's punches it shows heartache with a side of debilitating doubt and then shows you that despite all the obstacles in our way none are greater than the ones we place in our own way. Overcoming the fear and letting someone see us hoping that they do but fearing that they won't is horrible. But for those moments when the veil parts and you get a glimpse at something so magnificent that you have to try even if it costs you everything even if it starts out on a lark..when you find it your soul flies and you realize that if you fall you won't do it alone..that person that see's you falls too and they catch you just as you catch them. That's what this book does and does so well it makes you smile and believe and hope it's a lot to accomplish bilut good writers manage it and make it look easy Devon and Riley do that here.

This is one of those books that sneaks up on you. You're reading along enjoying yourself when all of a sudden - BAM!!!! You realize there is so much more to this book than you thought. You find yourself totally wrapped up in these two characters. The butterflies are fluttering around your insides. Your heart starts to ache and you can't stop reading until these guys are in each other's arms forever.When I picked up this book, I thought it would be a fun read with some pretty hot sex. I expected that Gary and Travis would fall for each other but I never expected them to pull so much feeling out of me. But as they grew closer and their feelings started to develop, I grew more invested in them. That's not to say that there wasn't some really hot sex. Believe me, these guys could have incinerated Metropolis with the heat between them.These are the kinds of books I live for. The ones that pull everything out of me. The ones that make me feel every emotion the characters are feeling. The ones that I don't ever want to put down. I finished this book at 3am and I wanted nothing more than to roll right into Working It. Unfortunately, my body disagreed and made me sleep.

If you want the grade school 1st person diary narrative of Devon McCormack, then this series is for you. If you want the usual superb writing and meaningful depth of Riley Hart find another of her series and save your money on this one. This series is immature, superficial, with juvenile attempts at character development, layering, storyline, and irrelevant 1st person rambling dialog. A HUGE disappointment.

What an awesome story!It was a great combination of hot, light and fun and also dealt with issues that were close to the heart.I adored Gary and Travis in this story, Gary wanting to blend into the background especially after he breaks up with his boyfriend, Travis the man who hooks up on a regular basis but never has a serious relationship.I loved the evolving dynamic between these two, Travis becoming more vulnerable while Gary came into his own, confident in his own skin more and more as the story progressed (and that strip scene was off the charts).Great start to what I'm sure will be a fantastic series! :)

Faking It is the first book in this new series and I enjoyed how quickly it introduced our two heroes to each other. Gary was a shy guy who had been hurt badly by a cheating ex. Travis is an open, unapologetic guy who has a huge heart and takes pity on Gary when he is cornered by his ex. Next thing he knows, they now have to fake a relationship for him to seem reliable to a prospective investor, and for Gary to not seem so pathetic to his ex.This was fun and light, with incredibly hot sex scenes. There was some great depth and emotion given to Travis and his journey, but I feel as though not the same was given to Gary. His background was more or less just thrown in and dealt with rather easily and quickly. But this story was still enjoyable and a lot of fun. If you like hot m/m action then you might enjoy this. The secondary characters were great and I look forward to reading their stories.