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Try by Ella Frank
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Read 2 times. Last read May 10, 2015.



*** 3,5 sex saturated stars ***

Second re-through!


Wow, Logan really is a pushy bastard, almost too much, but he sees Tate giving an inch and Logan wants the whole yard or.. all the inches. That's why he keeps pushing (and pushing) Tate.



I like that Tate isn't a doormat. He gives as good as it takes. I really liked that the cocky Logan gets knocked off kilter by Tate, and Tate don't take Logan's shit lying down. I can understand his reservation, but I like how we witness him embracing his attraction to another guy, or to Logan to be spesific. I'm not sure it's really that realistic, to be honest, but I'm not complaining.



There's a lot of sex in this book. It seems sex solves everything for these guys. And I mean everything! They don't exactly talk much, but I guess that comes next with the series. 



The first part of the book contains too much of the female p-word to my liking. If you're gonna read it do yourself a favor and DON'T start at the beginning. Go to the index and tap "Chapter One" and start reading there. Trust me, you don't wanna read the prologue if you're a MM reader. If you do anyway? Well, don't say I didn't warn ya.



I understand the "controversy" about this book. When I read it the first time I loved it, but back then I read more MF too, and I admit I can see some "MF similarities" (if there is such a thing). So I can see that this book appeals to those who tries the MM genre for the first time. Try isn't the "best" MM book nor is it the worst. If noobie MM readers try Try and likes it and wants to read more MM afterwards? Then hooray! 



I really didn't see or get the "chicks with dicks". I didn't once confuse or think of Logan nor Tate as a chick with dicks. On the contrary they are both pushy men in their own way and discovers more about themselves and each other.



I'm looking forward to read Take, since most say that Take is better and see how their relationship develops. 


Oh, and stay away from the audio book! Geez, it was horrible. The narrator totally put me off and I had to start reading instead. The first sex scene narration made me laugh out load of the sheer ridiculousness.



Buddy Read of the whole series with Elsbeth, Julie, Momo and Nathan.







Previous review may 2014:
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A BR with my lovely friend, Ingela

****Solid 4 stars****

I've got just this to say about this book


The kissing



The touching



The grinding



Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! I want me some Logan and Tate! I loved their tug and pull and calling on each other's BS. They were both wrong, they were both right, they were both so attracted to each other and their encounters were smokin' hot! Mmmm me likey. Definitely going to anticipate the release of #2!
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Reading Progress

Finished Reading
March 28, 2014 – Shelved
May 2, 2014 –
4.0% "I'm putting this on hold until Ingela comes back from China so we can TRY have our selves a mini Buddy Read! YEY! And I'm not kidding about China either. ;) LOL"
May 10, 2014 –
10.0% "

Apparently not Tate though. I'm guessing Logan is going to piss me off, but in a good way ;)"
May 12, 2014 –
34.0% "Talking is overrated, Tate. Get into bed with Logan, you dumdass sweetass. He's naked and "tenting", ferkrissake. Your clothes are on the floor, take the jump already! Grrrrrrrr! Come oooooon! *shakes Kindle*
"
May 12, 2014 –
35.0% "Logan stroked his slippery palm up Tat's engorged length, watching his face go from sexual torment to one of pure, unadulterated lust while his hips moved, driving his cock through Logan's fist.
"Open your eyes," Logan demanded as he continued to pump his hand up and down.
When Tate obeyed, and met Logan's stare, he could tell that Tate had finally let go of all thoughts.
"Good?"
"Fuck yes," Tate rasped.

UNF!"
May 12, 2014 –
44.0% ""Logan got caught up in Tate pushing his lime into the beer with his long index finger. All of a sudden, he had a very clear recollection of that finger elsewhere"

Well, drinking Corona will surely never be the same for me ever again ;)"
May 12, 2014 –
47.0% "It seems Logan has a limit after all... "I'll drive us home." "On your bike?" Tate rolled his eyes. "No, on my magic carpet." "I'm not getting on the back of your bike, like some chick." Until it is put into perspective. LOL "So, you'd give up the chance to be pressed up against my an the whole way home?" he called out. Logan muttered, "Ah, hell.""
May 12, 2014 –
51.0% "THAT, my friends, was the hottest penetration I have ever read... Of course, Logan the ever smartass. LOL Tate remained still as fucking statue until Logan looked back at him. "Now is the part you should know how to do all on your own." I love these guys!"
May 13, 2014 –
60.0% "I love reading about the MC's aches between their legs. ;) But when they start to mention aches located in their chest, it's even more loveable!"
May 13, 2014 –
69.0% "Oh no! The phone call, Ingela! Oh no no no no! Nooooooo! "
May 13, 2014 –
87.0% "LOGAN, you mothertrucker!! Why? Why did you do that? I wanna kick your ass for this!!!
"
May 13, 2014 –
89.0% ""Down on you knees. That's where most people grovel."

Yeah, Tate! You tell him!"
May 13, 2014 –
90.0% "Tate's dilated eyes blinked at him as Logan assured him, "You will sober up, you will forgive me, and then I'm going to take what you promised me."

Logan, you cocky, arrogant sonovabiatch. I love you."
May 13, 2014 –
100.0% "I'm done!! Yeah, what a ride! So dang pleased. :D
But it ended <spoiler>on a cliffhanger, sort of... "What about you--are you ready to try?" And patiently, Tate waited for the answer." But I knew there's a second book, so no worries ;)</spoiler>"
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May 10, 2015 – Finished Reading

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Lucy WHAT? you haven't read this one yet? It's smokin' hot!


Marte - Thunderella Lucy wrote: "WHAT? you haven't read this one yet? It's smokin' hot!"

I know!!! Three exclamation marks :D


Ana_P Yay! I'm so glad you've started. I'm definitely looking forward to your updates/thoughts. And there are not enough exclamation points in the world to portray the *ahem* fire that Logan and Tate generate between the sheets. You're in for a very smutty treat. Enjoy, babe! :D


Ingie Copy from my review...

Marte wrote: "You wanna read it with me now, hon?"

Yay!! I would love to Marte, but I'm still in China and must finish three books this weekend before I go home on Wednesday. If you want to wait for me, I might be able to read it next weekend (10-11 May) or in the week after that weekend. Would that be okay?


Marte - Thunderella Ana_P wrote: "Yay! I'm so glad you've started. I'm definitely looking forward to your updates/thoughts. And there are not enough exclamation points in the world to portray the *ahem* fire that Logan and Tate gen..."

Can't wait! Well I have to now, after talking with Ingela. But all good things comes to those who wait!


Marte - Thunderella Ingela wrote: "Copy from my review...

Marte wrote: "You wanna read it with me now, hon?"

Yay!!

I would love to Marte, but I'm still in China and must finish three books this weekend before I go home on Wed..."


Sure, babe! I'll wait for you! I'll put in hold until then. I've read like 4% or something, and it's very promising!!! <-- three again ;)


Ana_P Wow...
You and Ingela sure dropped the ball on this one in not reading it yet. XD
I'm definitely looking forward to both of your thoughts when you guys start this one.
In the mean time, I hope you enjoy Zero, Marte. I think it's another terrific one. The crime subplot was done pretty well, IMO. :P


Marte - Thunderella Ana_P wrote: "Wow...
You and Ingela sure dropped the ball on this one in not reading it yet. XD
I'm definitely looking forward to both of your thoughts when you guys start this one.
In the mean time, I hope you ..."


Anticipation just highten the experience, right Ana? I'm very looking forward to continue Try :D


message 9: by Ingie (last edited May 08, 2014 06:55AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Ingie Then we start on Saturday, Marte. I will download it now.
It will so fun to BR with you at last.

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Marte - Thunderella Ingela wrote: "Then we start on Saturday, Marte. I will download it now.
It will so fun to BR with you at last."


Definitely!






Ingie Oh Marte, I love that last pic. Will put it in my review. Haha!


Marte - Thunderella Ingela wrote: "Oh Marte, I love that last pic. Will put it in my review. Haha!"

:D I googled images "norske og svenske" and fell for this instantly!


message 13: by Ingie (last edited May 08, 2014 11:41AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Ingie I copied yours to save for later. It is so cute.


Ana_P Buahaha! You guys are fucking awesome!

Can't wait for your takes on this one. <3


Marte - Thunderella Ana_P wrote: "Buahaha! You guys are fucking awesome!

Can't wait for your takes on this one. <3"


LOL!
I just read a few percent and it was definitely...

...can't wait to start again! It was so hard to stop reading ;)


Alvin I loved this one...I think this one has replay value. But I haven't read it again hehehe...

ENJOY LOGAN! XD


message 17: by Ingie (last edited May 11, 2014 07:56AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Ingie Hi Maria! How are you doing with your reading?
I have been at a family party (confirmation in the church for my sister's 15 year old) and will try to read in a few hours now. I do not know what happened this weekend ... it disappeared in the rain.


Marte - Thunderella Maria? Are you mixing your Norwegian friends a bit now?


Ingie Marte wrote: "Maria? Are you mixing your Norwegian friends a bit now?"

Oh no... Yes, I'm so very sorry Marte!! ~ But she is another lovely girl up here and it's hard with two sweetie Norwegian friends some time. LoL!!


Marte - Thunderella Ingela wrote: "Marte wrote: "Maria? Are you mixing your Norwegian friends a bit now?"

Oh no...

Yes, I'm so very sorry Marte!! ~ But she is another lovely girl up here and it's hard with two sweetie Norwegia..."


Hahaha! I'm so spanking you for this. LOL. No I won't, hon. No worries ;)



Ingie I just saw that you finished it. Are you satisfied? Is the overall review about it good?


Marte - Thunderella Ingela wrote: "I just saw that you finished it. Are you satisfied? Is the overall review about it good?"

Yes, a solid 4 stars from me! I loved their tug and pull and calling on each other's BS. They were both wrong, they were both right, they were both so attracted to each other and their encounters were smokin' hot! Mmmm me likey. Definitely going to anticipate the release of #2!


Margaret Foxe Yay! I can't wait for your review!


Lisa *-* GiViNg It To YoU * LoCk StOcK & TwO SmOkiNg BaRrELs Glad you enjoyed, still got this sitting on my kindle, I'll have to give it a TRY one day sooooon!!


~✡~Dαni(ela) ♥ ♂♂ love & semi-colons~✡~ I've read so many good things about this book. Nice review.


Ingie Beautiful review, Marte! I just have a few pages to finish now. This IS a "good one" for me. Maybe not a life turner but so very funny and enjoying to read. ~ Of course we need more of these (yummy-amazing-sexy) men. :)


Marte - Thunderella ~~Dani ♥ semi-colons~~ wrote: "I've read so many good things about this book. Nice review."

It was great! Appart from the totally unnecessary M/F scene in the beginning. Yuck. But I soon forgot that, when Tate came along! At the end of the book I had totally forgotten about it.


Marte - Thunderella Kat Wants To Be A Glitter Pirate wrote: "Love your review Marte. I'm looking forward to this but I'll give it a while before I read it because I don't think my girl parts could take a book like this so soon after reading [book:Acquainted ..."

LOL! Yeah, you need a bit of recovery time after that! Totally worth it, though IMO.


message 29: by Menna (last edited May 14, 2014 06:54AM) (new) - rated it 3 stars

Menna Hot review hon! I looove your sexy gifs! ;))

Glade you enjoyed it! :)


Tessi4M Great review, Marte. One of my early reads since starting on M/M and I loved it.
And lucky you. Your time of suffering while waiting for the sequel will be comparatively short. Some of us have been waiting desperately for months already :)


Isabel Great review Marte! Your gifs are so hot!!!!


Marte - Thunderella Isabel wrote: "Great review Marte! Your gifs are so hot!!!!"

Mm-hmm! *nods vigorously*


* Meli Mel * Awesome review!! LOVE the gifs!! ;D


Maria Wonderful review, Marte! I especially loved the fan-myself-worthy gifs :D *klem*


message 35: by Pam (new) - added it

Pam LMAO! Love it :) Awesome tempting review, Marte!


Beverly Well, I will be reading this after your review...Awesome!


Marte - Thunderella TRY this, you won't be disappointed. LOL!


Beverly Marte wrote: "TRY this, you won't be disappointed. LOL!"

Its was on my TBR list. I am going to download it so I won't forget!!


Alvin Nice review Marte! I'm glad you enjoyed this!


Ana_P Awesome review, babe!
And I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
I'm definitely waiting anxiously right along with you for part deux: Take (Temptation, #2) by Ella Frank ! ;)


Marte - Thunderella Ana_P wrote: "Awesome review, babe!
And I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
I'm definitely waiting anxiously right along with you for part deux: Take (Temptation, #2) by Ella Frank! ;)"


Thanks, babe! I trust you're back in one piece? How's your head? Do you have any panties left or did you throw them all on stage? LOL! ;)


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LOVE the gifs! ;D Looks exquisite. xx


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