Graceless Duet by N.N. Britt

One young man with a secret that can damage a political career and his family’s reputation.
One superstar on the rise with a secret that can destroy the other man’s life.
Their fates shouldn’t have collided…
Except one of them takes matters into his own hands.

It is a duet and the books need to be read in order
Genre: Contemporary M/M Romance
Tropes: Enemies to lovers, forbidden love story
4 flames, but it’s a very slow burn romance

Book Title: Graceless (An MM Enemies to Lovers Romance)
Length: 80 000 words
Release Date: June 30, 2022

ABOUT THE BOOK:

College student Dylan Watson has spent the past three years mourning the mysterious death of his beloved sister and hating her bandmate–he’s convinced Iodine’s lead singer Kai Delisa had something to do with Ava’s “accident.” When her old band unexpectedly signs a massive record deal with a major label, Dylan decides to do what he should have done years ago–find out exactly what happened that tragic night.

For an up-and-coming rock star, Kai isn’t an easy man to track down. There’s precious little info about him online, and what’s there is more confusing than enlightening. But when Dylan’s and Kai’s paths finally cross, the meeting triggers a chain of events that unravels Dylan’s life and shatters the cherished image of his sister.

What’s worse? Kai threatens the one secret Dylan has tried to hide since high school: he likes men. And despite years of hating Kai, their time together makes two things crystal clear. Dylan’s attracted to him, and that attraction is mutual.

Torn between the dark past he can’t shake off and the uncertain future he might be able to have if he dares to give in to the allure of the intense chemistry he has with Kai, Dylan is now facing some hard choices.

Graceless is a high-angst, slow-burn MM romance that explores the following themes: depression, mental illness, suicide, and abuse.
This book ends on a cliffhanger.
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Graceless by N.N. Britt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Dylan is looking for a reason why his sister died. The only explanation he can come up with is that her band member Kai had something to do with it. This leads him down a path full of despair and questions. He’s also pretty sure he’s gay which only complicates his life more. It’s when he confronts Kai that he starts to question everything and his growing obsession with Kai causes him no end of trouble.

I can’t really say much about Kai. He was an unusual personality. While reading about him I just felt a disconnect.

Ostensibly this book is about Dylan and Kai but I felt that the book was centered on Dylan and his screwed up life. Kai was there but even though he eventually had an impact it was definitely all about Dylan.

I thought the author did a good job depicting Dylan’s problems. His dysfunction, sexuality, and daddy issues took main stage throughout the book.

I’m really hoping the second book will have a more cohesive storyline.

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Book Title: Faithful (An MM Enemies to Lovers Romance)
Length: 80 000 words
Release Date: July 14, 2022

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Some secrets aren’t meant to remain secret forever.

Ever since Iodine’s debut album propelled Kai to stardom, his every move is scrutinized on social media and in the tabloids. And after the recent scandal Kai has been dragged into, Dylan’s worst fears come true–Kai suggests putting their affair on pause. With Dylan closeted and Kai being the talk of the town, it’s the smart thing to do.

It’s also harder than it seems.

Because neither of them is ready to let go. Kai breaks his own rules and reaches out to Dylan again and again. While they continue to indulge in late-night texts and calls, Dylan finally begins to slowly unravel the mystery behind Kai’s scars–the scars Kai refuses to talk about.

As Dylan comes to terms with the true nature of his feelings for Kai, and the two admit their relationship is more than a fling, Dylan’s father takes an unexpected interest in his life. He could end Kai’s career with a word.

Now Dylan must do the unthinkable–stand up to the man who’s always terrified him, or risk losing the man he loves.

Faithful is the conclusion of Dylan and Kai’s story and should be read after Graceless.
This book needs to be read after Graceless.
It does not end on a cliffhanger. It’s HEA
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Faithful by N.N. Britt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Dylan and Kai are struggling with their relationship. Dylan is being pressured by his father to conform to his (false) morality. Kai has secrets of his own and wants to protect them. Their pasts dictate their future and both seem powerless to get out from under the weight of the world pressing in on them.

This book held a more balanced view of their relationship but still seemed focused on Dylan. I found Dylan’s struggle and ultimate triumph over his father to be well done and satisfying. Kai’s secret slotted into Dylan’s revenge very nicely. I also liked how vulnerable the men were with each other.

This book was very heavy on the angst. Homophobia also played an large role in the telling of the story. The supporting characters, both those likable, and the ones that just needed to disappear, all added to the story.

Overall this was a satisfying conclusion to Dylan and Kai’s story.

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