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Double Time
by Olivia Cunning
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
Book Evaluation:
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Relationship Building: πππππ
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Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: ππππ
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Overall View: β¨β¨β¨β¨.5
First Impressions
Double Time is the fifth installment in the "Sinners on Tour" but I do know that when it was first released it was done out of order so just make sure you know when to read this one so that you don't get spoiled for other couples. I do think it makes sense to read this series in order. This is a menage a trois romance and Olivia Cunning really handled Trey's book just right. Seeing him find his HEA and find peace from his heart being broken by Brian was so satisfying. And the ending was so beautiful and I will be honest in that it lifted this book's rating from being a 4 star up to a 4.5 rating and I can only say that Olivia Cunning really knows how to pack her emotional punches. And its books like this in why I really have become endeared by erotic romances. The layers of emotion and intimacy in this book just digs so deep. I really loved the way in which this author adds different types of intimacy.
First Line
"Trey" The sound of Brian's deep voice tugged at Trey's heart.
Summary
Double Time is a story that features three characters although the main focus is really Trey and Reagan. So Reagan has been hired as a new female rock star and will be working with the Sinners on a tour. Her style of playing is very close to Brian's. Reagan and Trey instantly form an connection, and after a steamy night together, both of them feel a deeper connection and want to make a go of a serious relationship. Then enters Ethan Conner, who is best friend to Reagan but will also be functioning as her bodyguard. They were once in a relationship until Ethan was in bed with another man. There is also a connection between Ethan and Trey. Trey is bisexual but keeps it hidden. But Reagan demands honesty more than anything else and the three of them work on building a relationship together. They all have some issues to work through but also fire explodes between them all in the bedroom.
What I Loved
There are many aspects to this story that instantly worked for me. The first is being the close ties of the Sinners. I just love each and every character. They all have such close bonds to each other and I absolutely can't seem to get enough of seeing them all together. We also see what a great team they are in the various ways that they learn to support each other. We see Brian especially suffering being a new father and being apart from his family, and how its affecting the band and how they may lose the heart of the band. And then we have the romance that builds between Try, Reagan and Ethan. This is a unique dynamic that builds in some unsuspecting ways. I really didn't expect this menage to form in the way that it does. Its centered around Trey. Trey has hidden so much of himself and seeing him at a loss in this book was so heartbreaking as a reader especially as you invest yourself into the series. But seeing the way in which these all build it together and fight for each other and not just sexually. This is what I adore about erotic romance especially with Olivia Cunning writing it, is the emotional and intellectual layers that are blended in with the sexual scenes. Seeing their intimacy form in these scenes are so vital and I instantly wanted them to fight for each other and find a way towards their HEA.
What I Struggled With
There is only one aspect to this story I really couldn't like....the cheating from Ethan. I know its in the past and everything and even though there is some remorse, I do wish this element had been more explored to add more dimension to Ethan's character. He just seemed more on the surface and I wanted to see more with him as a character. Also get this book through your library or Hoopla, I do NOT understand the high price of the kindle book on this series.
Overall View
Double Time is a story that captivates from the beginning, pulls you into the close bonds, the essence and beauty of music and the sensuality that only Olivia Cunning writes so well!
Favorite Quote(s)
But she was a part of these two men she loved, just as they were a part of her. And a part of each other. None of them whole without the other two.
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance
Character Types: Rock Star, Bi Sexual, Bodyguard/Security
Themes: BDSM, Dirty Talkin, Family Bonds, Heart/Touching, Hot Smexy Times
Tropes: Forced Proximity, Friends to Lovers, Menage a Trois
Book Perspective
Multiple POV's
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Relationship Conflict
Song This Book Inspires
I Need You by Lynyrd Skyrd
Lips of Angel by Hinder
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes Read in Order if you Can
Steam/Spice Explanations
Blazing fire to the building-The prime focus is the sex scenes, scorching hot, and could burn one. Less focus on the emotional intimacy to the relationship.
Book Evaluation:
Plot: ποΈποΈποΈποΈ
World Building:πππππ
Cover:ππππ
Intimacy Level: π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
Relationship Building: πππππ
Heart & Feels:πππππ
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: ππππ
Page Turner Level:πππππ
Ending:π§§π§§π§§π§§π§§
Overall View: β¨β¨β¨β¨.5
First Impressions
Double Time is the fifth installment in the "Sinners on Tour" but I do know that when it was first released it was done out of order so just make sure you know when to read this one so that you don't get spoiled for other couples. I do think it makes sense to read this series in order. This is a menage a trois romance and Olivia Cunning really handled Trey's book just right. Seeing him find his HEA and find peace from his heart being broken by Brian was so satisfying. And the ending was so beautiful and I will be honest in that it lifted this book's rating from being a 4 star up to a 4.5 rating and I can only say that Olivia Cunning really knows how to pack her emotional punches. And its books like this in why I really have become endeared by erotic romances. The layers of emotion and intimacy in this book just digs so deep. I really loved the way in which this author adds different types of intimacy.
First Line
"Trey" The sound of Brian's deep voice tugged at Trey's heart.
Summary
Double Time is a story that features three characters although the main focus is really Trey and Reagan. So Reagan has been hired as a new female rock star and will be working with the Sinners on a tour. Her style of playing is very close to Brian's. Reagan and Trey instantly form an connection, and after a steamy night together, both of them feel a deeper connection and want to make a go of a serious relationship. Then enters Ethan Conner, who is best friend to Reagan but will also be functioning as her bodyguard. They were once in a relationship until Ethan was in bed with another man. There is also a connection between Ethan and Trey. Trey is bisexual but keeps it hidden. But Reagan demands honesty more than anything else and the three of them work on building a relationship together. They all have some issues to work through but also fire explodes between them all in the bedroom.
What I Loved
There are many aspects to this story that instantly worked for me. The first is being the close ties of the Sinners. I just love each and every character. They all have such close bonds to each other and I absolutely can't seem to get enough of seeing them all together. We also see what a great team they are in the various ways that they learn to support each other. We see Brian especially suffering being a new father and being apart from his family, and how its affecting the band and how they may lose the heart of the band. And then we have the romance that builds between Try, Reagan and Ethan. This is a unique dynamic that builds in some unsuspecting ways. I really didn't expect this menage to form in the way that it does. Its centered around Trey. Trey has hidden so much of himself and seeing him at a loss in this book was so heartbreaking as a reader especially as you invest yourself into the series. But seeing the way in which these all build it together and fight for each other and not just sexually. This is what I adore about erotic romance especially with Olivia Cunning writing it, is the emotional and intellectual layers that are blended in with the sexual scenes. Seeing their intimacy form in these scenes are so vital and I instantly wanted them to fight for each other and find a way towards their HEA.
What I Struggled With
There is only one aspect to this story I really couldn't like....the cheating from Ethan. I know its in the past and everything and even though there is some remorse, I do wish this element had been more explored to add more dimension to Ethan's character. He just seemed more on the surface and I wanted to see more with him as a character. Also get this book through your library or Hoopla, I do NOT understand the high price of the kindle book on this series.
Overall View
Double Time is a story that captivates from the beginning, pulls you into the close bonds, the essence and beauty of music and the sensuality that only Olivia Cunning writes so well!
Favorite Quote(s)
But she was a part of these two men she loved, just as they were a part of her. And a part of each other. None of them whole without the other two.
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance
Character Types: Rock Star, Bi Sexual, Bodyguard/Security
Themes: BDSM, Dirty Talkin, Family Bonds, Heart/Touching, Hot Smexy Times
Tropes: Forced Proximity, Friends to Lovers, Menage a Trois
Book Perspective
Multiple POV's
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Relationship Conflict
Song This Book Inspires
I Need You by Lynyrd Skyrd
Lips of Angel by Hinder
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes Read in Order if you Can
Steam/Spice Explanations
Blazing fire to the building-The prime focus is the sex scenes, scorching hot, and could burn one. Less focus on the emotional intimacy to the relationship.