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Discovering Damon by Cora Rose
4.0

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“I need to kiss you.” The way he says it, his voice lined with desperation makes my entire body tremble.

I don’t really know Nicole Dykes’s work well, so to me this just read like a Cora Rose book, which basically means it was funny, hot, and well written. The MCs were completely different, but both very likable. They felt like well-developed characters, and I was able to connect with both of them.

The label doesn’t matter to me anymore. All that matters is Damon and how he makes me feel. Incredible. That’s how.

They were kinda bad at communicating, which was a little frustrating. I mean, I don’t love talking about serious topics either, but there comes a point where it goes from understandable and goofy/funny to avoid talking by boinking, to being a little annoying. Although I will say, the ‘third-act conflict’ made sense, and I can see how it could pop up in a relationship where one person is a camboy.

Damon looks at me curiously, his cheeks a little flushed from the alcohol he’s had tonight, but his eyes seem clear. He’s not drunk. No, if anything, he’s fully aware. Of me. And he damn well should be. I licked his fingers.  He’s mine.

I had a smile on my face through most of this book, and I laughed out loud several times. Tomas’s dad is a hoot. Absolute legend. I would definitely recommend this book.

“I can’t stop thinking about you,” I admit. “When we’re together in the same room, and I can’t touch you, it drives me fucking crazy.”

⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️

⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Neighbors
Bisexual awakening
Online sex work
House sitting
Femme MC
Friends to lovers
Opposites attract

⚠️⚠️ Content warning ⚠️⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Sex work (no scenes with other people after the MCs meet)

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Book safety ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Cheating: No
OM/OW drama: No
Third-act breakup: Almost.
POV: 1st person, dual POV
Genre: Contemporary romance, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Atleast one MC is versatile. No switching on page.

Oh god. I know I drool when I sleep. I am not a cute snoozer. Drool and open mouth and probably snores. Bennet once said I sounded like a hog rooting for corn.

He brings people happiness and pleasure as far as I’m concerned. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. 

Tomas pulls me forward and I’m bombarded by his two other sisters Tiegan and Tabitha before my eyes settle on his brother. Tarak. Too many T names if you ask me.