Roni Loren steps out of her typical M/F romance to give readers a little M/M loving with YOURS ALL ALONG. As an avid M/M reader myself, I was definitely looking forward to see how Loren would attempt this novella. But she has her work cut out for her when one of her heroes turns out to be engaged with a woman at the start of the story. I know what you are probably thinking, how is she going to make this story work?

Well, it definitely complicates matters, doesn't it? Hunter is set to be married any day now and when his fiancé notices that he isn't in the happy mood, she suggests that he takes a little vacation just to clear his head before the big day. On a stupid, impulsive mood, Hunter visits his friend, Devon and the restaurant that he owns to ask his to be his best man. While his intentions are sweet, Devon feels put on the spot, especially when four years ago he and Hunter had something.

Loren uses flashback scenes to tell the bulk of Hunter and Devon's story. Going back as far as college, you'll see how their friendship blooms into something more. I really enjoyed this part of the story. It's sweet and sexy all at the same time and if it wasn't for the fact that Hunter was already engaged, I feel like I would've become more invested in their romance than I really was. As I read the novella, parts of me felt conflicted and it really affected how much I enjoyed the story in the end. I also feel like because of the complexity of the situation, a full length novel would have been much better, especially since Hunter goes through quite a lot of emotional distress in this story. I would have liked to see more of that explored in a longer novel.

That being said, if you're new to M/M romance this might be a good place to start with the genre. YOURS ALL ALONG is short, sweet and sexy and a great addition to the Loving on the Edge series.

Book Summary

The new Loving on the Edge romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Nothing Between Us turns on the heat between two men who wonder how much they’re willing to risk in the name of love.

Four years after an accident tore their friendship apart, Hunter and Devon are living separate lives. Hunter is now the all-America hero—a congressman’s son and a pro pitcher in Houston preparing to marry his beauty-queen girlfriend. Devon is in Dallas running a new restaurant.

But when Hunter unexpectedly shows up in Devon’s bar, Devon can’t turn him away. Damn it if the man isn’t still gorgeous. But engaged? Hell no. All he’s doing for Devon is bringing back memories of their college-roommate days, and the night their relationship went too far. Turns out Hunter has never forgotten it either.

Now Devon can’t help but be drawn in all over again by the only guy who’s ever gotten close enough to break his heart. Maybe one more night together would be enough for both of them to finally move on. Or maybe one night will change everything…