Pete is in a rut, though, and he knows it. And what’s worse, his boss knows it. If he can’t reignite his passion for the biz, he’s going to have trouble paying his none-too-cheap college tuition.
When Pete is given the opportunity to star in a huge summer production, sparks fly between him and his costar, Kyle Darko. Kyle is Pete’s opposite: he’s daring, achingly sexy, and in love with the sex industry. Their chemistry is palpable on and off screen, but dating on a porn set is tricky. Even pros struggle to separate fantasy from reality, especially with a script dictating their seduction. But what’s building between them can’t be ignored, and it’s so much more than getting some “action.” (Pub Date: Jun 05, 2017)
Review based on an ARC provided for free by Netgalley. Thank you to the publisher for giving me this opportunity.
Pete has ended a hard relationship and he isn't doing that well with his main job and secret identity—porn star. That's when is invited for an audition with a possible future costar he'll give anything to work with. If only Kyle would decide if he's hot or cold for Pete.
I read Hotline, the first in this series and fell in love with the universe. I was so glad I found the time to get this continuation! For sure, you don't need to read it but let me say I preferred it over Action. I think Action lacked something whenever the scene was supposed to get hotter. I remember feeling excited (pun intended?) for Hotline's erotic scenes, while here it was just "oh yeah, another". Now, I should say the latter is my usual reaction, I'm not usually into erotica. That's how good Hotline was. I have no idea why Action didn't do the same for me but I guess this played an important part in my comparison.
I actually liked Pete better than Hotline's main character. Pete is a super cute, kinda nerdy, and actually sexy main character. It's hard not to get him. And even harder not to like him. Chances are you'll be in love and wish your son were like him. Even though he's a porn star and for some reason not getting as much money as I'd think he would.
Now Kyle... I know I'm not alone here so this may sound repetition from other reviews you have already read. Still, I'm with those who couldn't get him. For most of the book I waited for some plot twist when he'd say why he was so into Pete. I know, I said Pete is super this and that but still... why? It was really like instalove for him. Super weird. I'd be cautious if I were Pete, if Kyle is able to fall in love like that... Something was missing here to connect me to Kyle's real feelings. Without that, he was just too bi-dimensional for me to appreciate.
The high point of this series is describing the adult industry with such love I always feel curious myself. Of course, becoming a porn star is impossible for me but... Can I be Colette, please???
You'll love most characters and you'll also feel curious about this universe. Now I wonder what's next for this. Phone sex, porn video... how more exciting can the plot get now? I'm looking forward to number 3!
Rating: 3 out of 5.
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