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The Freshman
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Feb 14, 2019
bookshelves: all-time-favorites, angst-intense, book-boyfriends, contemporary-romance-mm, crime, dark-twisted-reads, definitely-reread, deliciously-dirty, enemies-to-lovers, erotic-romance-mm, favorites, favorites-2019, favorites-mm, hardcore-sex, low-smut, mm-romance, my-guilty-pleasure, mystery-action-thriller, prison-romance, slow-burn, smoking-hot-mm, unique-reads
DAMNNNNN!!! 🔥 All that super yummy UST! 🔥 Kept me on the edge all damn time! If you still don’t know me after all this time, I’m an impatient gal! 😁 I like sizzling UST just like the other gals! But I normally hate it when the action still hasn’t happened at 50% mark. Well, certainly not the case in this book. I would say “The Freshman” the book is uniquely refreshing, intriguing and captivating. 👏 If you are not fastidious about minute details and love suspenseful, thrilling romances, this one is certainly for you. 😌
Alfie is the youngest prison guard at Larkwood prison and he’s getting sick of being treated like a child. His colleagues keep calling him fish, newb and other irritating nicknames and they certainly don’t have any respect for him. In fact, Alfie has never felt wanted, loved and respected from anyone. Coming from a foster system, life was tough and unforgiving for Alfie. Nobody gives a shit about whether he lives or dies and nobody would miss him if he disappear the next day. That was true until he met Nate Matthews, the triple murderer whose name gave a shudder to all the prison guards at Larkwood prison. Alfie knew Nate was capable of evil things, well, he did kill 3 men in cold-blooded murder. But Nate gives a shit about him. And like a fly who got trapped by a honey pot, Alfie couldn’t help falling for flirty, charming, caring and confident Nate. But Nate is in prison for life and Alfie himself could go to prison if people find out he’s been cajoling with Nate. The only possible outcome from this secret relationship is for them to part ways. But Nate has very different ideas and plans about Alfie and his future. And Alfie soon finds out Nate would irreversibly change both their lives, for better or for worse. 😌
Like I said, if you are a nitpicking reader who wants all their details and puzzles solved, this might not be the book for you. However, if you can forgo reality and are amiable with going along for a ride, well, my friend, you are in one hell of a ride. 😏 It was just so interesting and captivating to see how Alfie started to get attracted to Nate despite his better judgement. Nate is one very complicated and complex character. He was an enigma, caring and loving to those who he holds dear and ruthless and cruel to those who ever dare to cross him. It was just so enthralling to see how this story unraveled piece by piece and I loved every single second of it. 💜 The only complaint I can make for this delicious book is the lack of an epilogue but it ended with a very satisfying HEA so I can’t really complain that much. 🙂 I hope Louise Collins will visit these two again in the future and provide us a glimpse into their happily ever after. This is my very first time reading the author’s work and certainly won’t be my last. I’m VERY impressed. 👏 If you are a fan of prison romance who liked their books suspenseful, mysterious and psychologically thrilling, well, you found yourself your next favorite read. 😉
5 trust me for your life and your heart stars
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Alfie is the youngest prison guard at Larkwood prison and he’s getting sick of being treated like a child. His colleagues keep calling him fish, newb and other irritating nicknames and they certainly don’t have any respect for him. In fact, Alfie has never felt wanted, loved and respected from anyone. Coming from a foster system, life was tough and unforgiving for Alfie. Nobody gives a shit about whether he lives or dies and nobody would miss him if he disappear the next day. That was true until he met Nate Matthews, the triple murderer whose name gave a shudder to all the prison guards at Larkwood prison. Alfie knew Nate was capable of evil things, well, he did kill 3 men in cold-blooded murder. But Nate gives a shit about him. And like a fly who got trapped by a honey pot, Alfie couldn’t help falling for flirty, charming, caring and confident Nate. But Nate is in prison for life and Alfie himself could go to prison if people find out he’s been cajoling with Nate. The only possible outcome from this secret relationship is for them to part ways. But Nate has very different ideas and plans about Alfie and his future. And Alfie soon finds out Nate would irreversibly change both their lives, for better or for worse. 😌
Like I said, if you are a nitpicking reader who wants all their details and puzzles solved, this might not be the book for you. However, if you can forgo reality and are amiable with going along for a ride, well, my friend, you are in one hell of a ride. 😏 It was just so interesting and captivating to see how Alfie started to get attracted to Nate despite his better judgement. Nate is one very complicated and complex character. He was an enigma, caring and loving to those who he holds dear and ruthless and cruel to those who ever dare to cross him. It was just so enthralling to see how this story unraveled piece by piece and I loved every single second of it. 💜 The only complaint I can make for this delicious book is the lack of an epilogue but it ended with a very satisfying HEA so I can’t really complain that much. 🙂 I hope Louise Collins will visit these two again in the future and provide us a glimpse into their happily ever after. This is my very first time reading the author’s work and certainly won’t be my last. I’m VERY impressed. 👏 If you are a fan of prison romance who liked their books suspenseful, mysterious and psychologically thrilling, well, you found yourself your next favorite read. 😉
5 trust me for your life and your heart stars
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February 6, 2019
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February 14, 2019
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angst-intense
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all-time-favorites
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book-boyfriends
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deliciously-dirty
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definitely-reread
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dark-twisted-reads
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crime
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contemporary-romance-mm
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favorites-2019
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favorites
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erotic-romance-mm
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enemies-to-lovers
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mm-romance
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low-smut
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hardcore-sex
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favorites-mm
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smoking-hot-mm
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slow-burn
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prison-romance
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mystery-action-thriller
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Wow!! I keep seeing this on my feed but I always hesitate to hit the want to read. I think because it’s a short read. I’m nervous I’ll be left wanting more.
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Christine wrote: "Wow!! I keep seeing this on my feed but I always hesitate to hit the want to read. I think because it’s a short read. I’m nervous I’ll be left wanting more."It IS a short read but it was so cleverly written, I can't really complain even with a lack of an epilogue. All in all, it was a very satisfying read with a HEA. And I do love psychological thrillers so I couldn't help get attracted to Nate's character. This is a unique story when it comes to story romance. I think you won't regret it. I'm not sure whether it's still on sale but this was on 99cents sale on their publisher website, Evernight publishing. :)
Mads wrote: "Excellent review Shin Mon xx"Thank you Mads. I was very pleased with the book. It was so good. :)
Oh dear lord I just realized it was already added. I don’t even remember doing it 🤦🏽♀️
Wonderful review, babe! So glad you loved this! 💜
Christine wrote: "Oh dear lord I just realized it was already added. I don’t even remember doing it 🤦🏽♀️"xD
I'm excited to hear about what you think. :P
I loved this book! Great review😊
Amanda wrote: "I loved this book! Great review😊"Thank you. Already read "Psychopath" too. It was also good but not as good as this one. I wish we get more from this author. :)
Nazanin wrote: "Wonderful review, babe! So glad you loved this! 💜"I saw you enjoyed this too. I'm all about inmates getting dirty so I obviously knew I was going to love this one. :D
Fabulous review!!! Loved it!!💖😉
Kat wrote: "Fabulous review!!! Loved it!!💖😉"Thank you love. It was such a fabulous book. <3
😂 I started reading this and by the third chapter I came here and just knew you’d have read this one 😁. Loving it so far and can’t wait to get to the end already
Sally wrote: "😂 I started reading this and by the third chapter I came here and just knew you’d have read this one 😁. Loving it so far and can’t wait to get to the end already"Hello girl, sorry for the super late reply. Holidays and RL has been really busy. And yes, I loooooove this author. In fact, I bought her latest book but haven't found time to start it yet. *urgh* I hope you loved this book as much as I did. This is a masterpiece in my opinion. :D
I read this based on your review and I loved it so much. I want their sequel. Lol. Great review.
~BookNeeds~ wrote: "I read this based on your review and I loved it so much. I want their sequel. Lol. Great review."I'm very happy to hear that you loved this book too. It always make me smile when people read and love books because of my reviews. I don't think we will get a sequel though because this author has a habit of ending this a bit abruptly. But well, it's a happily ever after for them. I also really want the sequel. I love all her books but I think this one is her best. Again, thank you for being so sweet. <3
I loved the book ! Hoping for a glimpse of their HEA 🤧
