Red Hot + Blue Reads: Seth & Greyson

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Review:Seth & Greyson by Jessica Sorensen

After being betrayed by someone he thought he loved, Seth leaves for college hoping to get a new start. But leaving his past behind is more complicated than he expected, and underneath his upbeat attitude, Seth struggles with opening up to people.

Then he meets Greyson.

Seth is instantly drawn to Greyson and his sweet and charming personality. But even though he feels a strong connection with Greyson, Seth’s still hesitant to open his heart to love.

With the help of his best friend Callie, Seth realizes he needs to overcome his fear of commitment. But will he be able to finally admit how he truly feels about Greyson?

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What I thought about Seth & Greyson

This short novel is a great addition to the Coincidence series and gives the reader some background on Seth and Greyson, a couple that has a prominent place as secondary characters in the story of both Callie and Kayden and Luke and Violet.

When Seth leaves for the University of Wyoming, he's carrying a lot of baggage with him. A victim of a hate crime, he struggles with being able to even have a relationship at this point in his life. He's a perfect friend to Callie and it's easy to see why they were drawn together if you've read this series.

Greyson has more acceptance in his life, but he's confused by Seth's on-again, off-again attitude toward their budding relationship. With a push from Callie, Seth finds the courage to tell him what happened, and Greyson's patience and friendship are just what Seth needs to be able to move forward with his life.

I loved the tie-ins to the rest of the series. If you haven't read the Coincidence series, this isn't the book you want to start with since it contains lots of spoilers for Callie and Kayden's story, but definitely make sure it's on your reading list if you have read the series or if you're contemplating reading it.

The story moves along quickly and focuses on the emotional relationship between these two young men, not so much on the physical. The sexual interactions between them are non-explicit, mostly kissing and quite tame. But I liked that because the story became more about their other feelings for each other. I really liked that aspect of the story and wish there had been more scenes between Seth and Callie as they help each other move ahead with their relationships.

Seth & Greyson is a welcome addition to this series.

ARC provided for review.

SERIES READING ORDER

Book 1: The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden

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Book 2: The Redemption of Callie and Kayden

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Book 3: The Destiny of Violet and Luke

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Book 4: The Probability of Violet and Luke

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Book 5: The Certainty of Violet and Luke

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Book 6: The Resolution of Callie and Kayden

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Book 7: Seth & Greyson

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Jessica Sorensen is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author from the snowy mountains of Wyoming. When she's not writing, she spends her time reading and hanging out with her family.

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Friday, April 3, 2015

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Then he meets Greyson.

Seth is instantly drawn to Greyson and his sweet and charming personality. But even though he feels a strong connection with Greyson, Seth’s still hesitant to open his heart to love.

With the help of his best friend Callie, Seth realizes he needs to overcome his fear of commitment. But will he be able to finally admit how he truly feels about Greyson?

As I sit down in a desk toward the back of the room, I try not to think about what my mother said this morning, but I find myself assessing each person as they enter.

It’s not until the object of my stalking walks through the doorway that I consider maybe my crazy mother was right. I quickly realize how insane that would make me for believing her and force myself to stop thinking like my mother. I’ve always been more levelheaded than both my parents, and I want to hold onto the trait.

Tearing my attention away from him, I lean over to grab my textbook and a pen out of my bag. When I sit up, I’m surprised to find he’s taken the desk right next to mine.

Up close, he’s even better looking, but there’s a hint of nervousness in his eyes that I didn’t notice while looking through the lens, which is kind of strange. Usually, I see more when I’m taking pictures. Or maybe he was just happier when he was around his friend.

“Hey,” he greets me with a slightly nervous smile.

“Hey.” I rack my brain for something to say that won’t make me sound awkward, but he beats me to the punch.

“I’m Seth,” he says, extending his hand to me.

“Greyson.” I take his hand, noting it shakes a little in mine. “Is this your first class?”

“For the fall semester, yeah.”

“You’re not a freshman?”

“No, I am,” he replies. “I just started the year this summer.”

I smile, and decide to flirt a little, see where it goes. “So you should be a pro at classes by now.”

“You would think so,” he muses. “But I’m not a fan of school and being a fantastic student is at the bottom of my list, right between getting a good night’s rest and becoming friends with my slobbish roommate.”

“You live in the dorm?” I ask and he nods. “I actually thought about doing that, but my parents insisted I need a place of my own. That it’s good for my aura.”

His brow cocks. “Aura?”

“Yeah, they’re a little crazy like that, but in a good way.” I try to pick up on the vibe he’s giving. Is he just being friendly? Or is he interested in me?

I watch as his eyes trail down over my neck and chest, suddenly realizing that we’re still holding hands. Definitely a bit awkward, but in a good way. And that means he’s interested, right?

When his gaze reaches our joined hands, he startles and quickly pulls away. I catch a flash of alarm in his eyes as he scans the room before looking back at me.

He clears his throat. “So, you just moved here?”

I wonder why he’s acting so weird suddenly. Maybe I misread his interest. Doubtful, though, so what is it? “Yeah, from Florida.”

His eyes snap wide. “Holy shit. How the hell did you end up going from the sunshine state to cowboy central?”

“Is Wyoming cowboy central? I thought that was Texas?”

“Clearly, you haven’t been around when the fair rolls in. It’s like rodeo central. Nothing but cowboy hats, boots, and ridiculously tight pants as far as the eye can see.”

“Sounds… interesting, I guess.”

“Try horrifying. Some of the stuff I’ve seen through those tight jeans,” he shudders, “still haunts my nightmares.”

I laugh at him and he grins, obviously pleased with himself. Like how he was with the girl earlier, he seems to enjoy making people laugh.

I consider what my mom said about finding friends and going out on dates. He’s hot, nice, and funny. As long as I can keep the conversation going and find the right moment, I might ask him out. Get myself out of the damn rut I’ve been in.

Jessica Sorensen is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author from the snowy mountains of Wyoming. When she's not writing, she spends her time reading and hanging out with her family.

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