Release Review: Forever Moore: Christina Lee and Riley Hart
Forever Moore
Riley Hart and Christina Lee
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Release Date April 26, 2019
With his raven hair and snow-white skin, Lord Ansil Eirwin draws unwanted attention wherever he goes. After his father’s untimely death, Ansil is set to become Duke of Ravenswood on his next birthday. The gallant and timid lord would never dream of shirking responsibility, so he subverts his desires in order to please his mother and new stepfather, Reginald.
Orien Moore, known as the Huntsman, lives on the fringes and has forsaken close bonds with anyone, even the misfits he has taken in. When Orien is called upon by his brother, Reginald, to kill the pampered future duke, it is the perfect opportunity to seek revenge against his power-hungry brother. Orien formulates a plan to use Reginald’s vicious request to his advantage by kidnapping Ansil and holding him hostage until he can fulfill his birthright.
Soon Orien realizes that Ansil is nothing like he’d expected. Kind and joyful, Ansil enchants Orien and his ragtag group. And Ansil, in turn, cannot help but be curious about the gruff huntsman as Orien’s vulnerabilities are exposed. Their mutual interest transforms into affection, followed by overwhelming desire. But they are living on borrowed time.
With Reginald seeking power in Ravenswood, they have no way of knowing what will transpire once Orien returns Ansil to his proper place in society. The only certainty is that the odds are stacked against them. Will the young lord and his huntsman ever have the chance to experience the happily ever after they’ve found in each other’s arms?
***PLEASE NOTE: FOREVER MOORE is a romantic fairy tale—minus the magic—that features one reluctant lord, one brooding huntsman, and plenty of angsty, forbidden love. It’s loosely based on a treasured fairy tale in a make-believe setting that isn’t part of any specific time period and doesn’t play by any traditional rules
Character sketches credit Sarah Jo Chreene from author's Facebook posts
I was interested to see how these two authors would bring us another gay fairy tale, this one loosely based on Snow White and the Huntsman. I will admit that it took me a bit to get into it and connect with the characters due to their circumstances, and especially since the Huntsman was so stoic and angry, and Ansil was so shy and unassuming.
It starts with an evil plot complicated by a twist. What begins as a captor and captive situation is really more than it appears and changes over time. But these two who have never really experienced passion or strong feelings, start noticing an inconceivable attraction to the other that feels not only deviant, but also impossible to think of being reciprocated. So this is full of tension and a gradual progression as these two opposites start to get to know each other, make each other feel, and eventually succumb to their needs.
I loved seeing the softer, caring, protective side of Orien, not only with Ansil but also with those he has taken into his home. He has a kind core under that hard facade. And I enjoyed seeing Ansil come out of his lonely shell as he connects with the inhabitants of Thornwell including Orien. He finds joy in small things and brings a sense of contentment and camaraderie to the house. There is an age gap and these two are very different personalities, but there is also a tender awkwardness as they explore new things together.
But they both know time is running short as it will soon be necessary to deal with the reason that started it all. Ansil's future includes taking his rightful position as Duke, while Orien and the others live on the fridges. Somewhere along the way, I started to get attached to them and really felt both their happiness together and their pain due to their complicated situation. Neither can really see a way for them to have a true happily-ever-after.
I loved the twists in the fairy tale interpretation making it an interesting re-imagination. I liked the seven friends in Thornwell, and thought the antagonist worked well. This is a heartfelt, slow-burn story of hope, self awareness, unexpected passion, and true love that neither of them saw coming.
I hope that we see more of these stories from these two authors as it is a fun change to their M/M love stories where they can insert a bit more whimsy and artistic license in world building.
It starts with an evil plot complicated by a twist. What begins as a captor and captive situation is really more than it appears and changes over time. But these two who have never really experienced passion or strong feelings, start noticing an inconceivable attraction to the other that feels not only deviant, but also impossible to think of being reciprocated. So this is full of tension and a gradual progression as these two opposites start to get to know each other, make each other feel, and eventually succumb to their needs.
I loved seeing the softer, caring, protective side of Orien, not only with Ansil but also with those he has taken into his home. He has a kind core under that hard facade. And I enjoyed seeing Ansil come out of his lonely shell as he connects with the inhabitants of Thornwell including Orien. He finds joy in small things and brings a sense of contentment and camaraderie to the house. There is an age gap and these two are very different personalities, but there is also a tender awkwardness as they explore new things together.
But they both know time is running short as it will soon be necessary to deal with the reason that started it all. Ansil's future includes taking his rightful position as Duke, while Orien and the others live on the fridges. Somewhere along the way, I started to get attached to them and really felt both their happiness together and their pain due to their complicated situation. Neither can really see a way for them to have a true happily-ever-after.
I loved the twists in the fairy tale interpretation making it an interesting re-imagination. I liked the seven friends in Thornwell, and thought the antagonist worked well. This is a heartfelt, slow-burn story of hope, self awareness, unexpected passion, and true love that neither of them saw coming.
I hope that we see more of these stories from these two authors as it is a fun change to their M/M love stories where they can insert a bit more whimsy and artistic license in world building.
I received this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
This is a complete stand alone and does not need to be read to enjoy Forever Moore.
Ever After
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Kim's review
As next in line for the Evergreen crown, Prince Merrick Davendall’s future involves ruling, marriage, and producing an heir of his own. But he’s long been tormented by desires that are far from princely. Especially when the beautiful Cassius is promoted to be his new valet, and Merrick is struck by a longing like never before—a longing to know him far beyond royal and servant.
After his father’s passing, Cassius Havendale’s sole duty is to provide for his family. A promotion to serve a pampered prince is something he endures only for their sake. Surely Prince Merrick has no understanding of true suffering of the common people, nor could he possibly understand what it’s like to desperately desire something he cannot have.
Except the prince is not at all what Cassius imagined. Kind, humorous, and caring to those in need, he also shares Cassius’ affinity for the arts. In fact, Merrick understands his deepest vulnerabilities in a most remarkable way.
As their affection deepens, the underlying tension between them becomes unbearable and they’re unable to ignore it any longer. But when the queen prepares a lavish ball with all the eligible ladies in the land in attendance, Merrick must fulfill his obligations to his country, and Cassius has the needs of his family to consider. They’ve long known their stolen moments would have to come to an end, but are they ready to give up one another and the idea of a happily-ever-after?
***PLEASE NOTE: EVER AFTER is a romantic fairy tale—minus the magic—that features one compassionate prince, one brooding valet, and plenty of angsty forbidden love. It's loosely based on a certain treasured fairy tale in a wintery make-believe setting that wouldn’t be considered contemporary but also isn’t based on any specific time period and doesn't play by any traditional rules.
Riley Hart
Riley Hart is the girl who wears her heart on her sleeve. She's a hopeless romantic. A lover of sexy stories, passionate men, and writing about all the trouble they can get into together. If she's not writing, you'll probably find her reading.
Riley lives in California with her awesome family, who she is thankful for every day.
Riley also writes young adult and new adult under the name Nyrae Dawn.
Nyrae Dawn: Website | Facebook | Twitter |
Riley lives in California with her awesome family, who she is thankful for every day.
Riley also writes young adult and new adult under the name Nyrae Dawn.
Nyrae Dawn: Website | Facebook | Twitter |
Mother, wife, reader, dreamer. Christina lives in the Midwest with her husband and son--her two favorite guys. She's addicted to lip balm, coffee, and kissing. Because everything is better with kissing.
She writes MM Contemporary as well as Adult and New Adult Romance. She believes in happily-ever-afters for all, so reading and writing romance for everybody under the rainbow helps quench her soul.
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