Trust Me If You Dare by L.B. Gregg (Romano and Albright #2)
M/M Romance
December 21, 2010
E-Book
Samhain
Reviewed by Mandi
Favorite Quote: “I won’t lie. I like it. You’re feisty when you’re jealous.”
“I’m going to feisty you in the nuts in a second.”
“That sounds kinda kinky.”
Trust Me If You Dare, book two in L.B. Gregg’s Romano and Albright series and continues the story of the very enjoyable Caesar and Dan. Caesar is still living in Nana’s house, and working full time with his BFF Poppy at their catering company, Posh Nosh. Private Investigator Dan gets involved with security detail for the soap star Gunter Heidelbach. Gunter just happens to be hiding out in Shep’s apartment (friend and ex-lover of Caesar). Caesar also finds himself being followed, and it all starts to interconnect with Gunter, Shep and Dan.
L.B. Gregg does a nice job with the mystery in this one. Just enough hints and twists to keep it fresh throughout the book. Her mysteries take on a bit of a quirky tone – she mixes a serious stalker situation with laughs. It’s a cute take on a romantic suspense.
She also writes the most vibrant, unique characters. They are all a little over the top – but because of that they will make you laugh out loud at their antics. Although written in Caesar’s point of view, I love how each character stands out and has time in the books to let the reader really get to know them.
And of course we must talk about the dirty romance in this book. Caesar and Dan have been dating for six weeks, and are still going strong. Caesar is such a spaz, and the way Dan reacts to him – the looks and his retorts crack me up. Dan is much more the cool character, with those deep dimples and intense heat about him. One of my favorite things about this couple is Caesar can act all spazzy, and Dan can act all like a cop – but when the passion flares between them, it is so heated. Caesar can’t help but to admit to Dan all the naughty things he wants done, almost embarrassed by it – and Dan kind of pushes the boundaries with him, and Caesar eats it up. I would love to have more scenes with Dan and Caesar when they are not trying to solve a mystery. While I completely buy into their feelings for each other, and loved the direction their relationship takes in this book, I feel like we miss out on their “hanging out” time. Just a glimpse into their more mundane moments when crazy people are not chasing them would be nice.
I strongly urge you to read book one first, where you meet this wonderful cast of characters. L.B Gregg covers all the bases with this book – great mystery, lots of laugh, and a very sexy romance. I am really looking forward to book three.
Rating: B
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This series includes:
Catch Me if you Can
Trust Me if you Dare
Smexy Claus wants to share this series with you! Both Catch Me if you Can and Trust Me if you Dare are up for grabs. Just leave a comment saying which book you prefer. (There will be two winners.)
Both books are E-Books. Contest open to everyone through December 23rd. Please leave an email address if not in your profile.
December 21, 2010 at 8:56 am
Dear Smexy Claus,
No place to start like the beginning: I would like CATCH ME IF YOU CAN.
cindersmaria@yahoo.com
December 21, 2010 at 9:20 am
Catch Me if You Can, please. Thank you!
December 21, 2010 at 9:23 am
I would like to experience this series from the beginning. Catch me if you can please.
December 21, 2010 at 9:52 am
Great review Mandi! Well like the others so far I would also like Catch Me if You Can so I can start from the beginning.
As a side note…I purchased His for the Holidays last night and will start reading it soon, thanks to your review and your encouragement to try out m/m romance. I am very excited to read it and keep your eyes peeled for my review (next week).
December 21, 2010 at 9:59 am
I like the others would prefer to start at the beginning with Catch me if you Can…but would be thrilled with either!
Thank you! Maria
December 21, 2010 at 10:24 am
Freat review Mandi!
I'd love to win Catch me if you can and start the series in order.
I love M/M romance, thanks dear santa
December 21, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Nice review Mandi, I want to read Trust Me If You Dare.
December 21, 2010 at 12:51 pm
I would love Catch me if you can.
Angela
adhaley04@yahoo.com
December 21, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Not entering, but that quote sure made me smile
December 21, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Dan is my new book boyfriend.
December 21, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Ohhh. I'll be getting this one anyway, but free would be nice.
Thanks for the chance.
December 21, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Trust Me If You Dare please – Catch Me If You Can was great!
December 21, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Ooh! I would love to win "Catch Me If You Can"! I haven't read this series yet and I have to start at the beginning
smaccall @ comcast.net
December 21, 2010 at 10:18 pm
I read and loved the first book! So please count me in for Trust Me if You Dare.
joderjo402 AT gmail DOT com
December 21, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Ohh…havent read M/M before!!!
but its sounds fun:0
I'd like 'Catch me if you Can' if I'm lucky enough to win
thanks
Cath
cbcowley@gmail.com
December 22, 2010 at 12:19 am
I so need to read this series! And since I haven't read it yet, I should start with Catch Me If You Can.
December 22, 2010 at 1:10 am
"Catch Me If You Can" please so I can start from the beginning.
sstrode@scrtc.com
December 22, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Love that favorite quote!
I would love Catch Me if You Can.
Thanks!
beckerjo(at)verizon(dot)net
December 23, 2010 at 2:24 am
I'd love to start with Catch me if you can, but I would take either one.
lynnflagler@yahoo.com
December 23, 2010 at 10:19 am
I've already read Catch Me If You Can and it was a wild and crasy ride.
Please enter me for Trust Me If You Dare! Thanks ~ Miranda
mdwartistry at yahoo dot com