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Filthy Little Secret
“I won’t fall for him.”
After breaking up with his cheating ex, Mark Kenmore turns to rebound sex with the campus drug dealer, Tim Halwell. He’s heard the rumors about all the hearts Tim’s broken, but after how he’s been hurt, there’s no way he’ll let himself fall into that trap. Besides, if the press found out he was screwing around with a drug dealer, it would tarnish his governor mother’s reputation. He expects the sex to be hot and exciting. What he doesn’t expect is the most intense, mind-blowing experience he’s ever had. He knows it’s wrong to want more, but he can’t help himself. And the more time they spend hooking up, the more he worries he’s falling into the same trap as Tim’s previous boy toys…and the harder it becomes to keep what they’re doing a secret from his friends and family.
“He’s just like the others.”
Tim knows Mark—the son of a politician, attending one of the most prestigious universities in Atlanta—is just another spoiled rich kid. When Tim hears about Mark’s breakup, he’s more than willing to help the brat out with some rebound sex. Just another notch in his own headboard. Tim won’t make it a regular thing because that never goes well. The guys always end up falling for him, despite how much they may fight it. But one steamy, lust-filled encounter after another, and he finds he can’t stop messing around with Mark. It’s too much fun. Too intense. Too erotic. And the longer they try to remain each other’s filthy little secrets, the more Tim realizes if he doesn’t back out soon, he just might fall in love.
Filthy Little Secret is a stand-alone erotic gay romance with a HEA, steamy-as-hell sex, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.
After breaking up with his cheating ex, Mark Kenmore turns to rebound sex with the campus drug dealer, Tim Halwell. He’s heard the rumors about all the hearts Tim’s broken, but after how he’s been hurt, there’s no way he’ll let himself fall into that trap. Besides, if the press found out he was screwing around with a drug dealer, it would tarnish his governor mother’s reputation. He expects the sex to be hot and exciting. What he doesn’t expect is the most intense, mind-blowing experience he’s ever had. He knows it’s wrong to want more, but he can’t help himself. And the more time they spend hooking up, the more he worries he’s falling into the same trap as Tim’s previous boy toys…and the harder it becomes to keep what they’re doing a secret from his friends and family.
“He’s just like the others.”
Tim knows Mark—the son of a politician, attending one of the most prestigious universities in Atlanta—is just another spoiled rich kid. When Tim hears about Mark’s breakup, he’s more than willing to help the brat out with some rebound sex. Just another notch in his own headboard. Tim won’t make it a regular thing because that never goes well. The guys always end up falling for him, despite how much they may fight it. But one steamy, lust-filled encounter after another, and he finds he can’t stop messing around with Mark. It’s too much fun. Too intense. Too erotic. And the longer they try to remain each other’s filthy little secrets, the more Tim realizes if he doesn’t back out soon, he just might fall in love.
Filthy Little Secret is a stand-alone erotic gay romance with a HEA, steamy-as-hell sex, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.
226 pages, ebook
First published November 30, 2016
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About the author
Devon McCormack
49 books1,542 followersDevon McCormack grew up in the Georgia suburbs with his two younger brothers and an older sister. At a very young age, he spun tales the old fashioned way, lying to anyone and everyone he encountered. He claimed he was an orphan. He claimed to be a king from another planet. He claimed to have supernatural powers. He has since harnessed this penchant for tall tales by crafting worlds and characters that allow him to live out whatever fantasy he chooses. Devon is an out and proud queer man living in Atlanta, Georgia.
Devon's body of work ranges from erotica to young adult, so readers should check the synopses of his books before purchasing so that they know what they're getting into.
Devon's body of work ranges from erotica to young adult, so readers should check the synopses of his books before purchasing so that they know what they're getting into.
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December 24, 2016
This book glamorizes drugs. One of the MCs is a drug dealer, but he doesn't sell H or crystal and he takes care of his Nana so it's okay. Except it's not. Of course, it's not.
The alternating first-person, present-tense POV was jarring and chaotic. The MCs didn't have distinct voices.
Everyone parties, fucks, and fights. Rinse. Repeat.
I didn't even find the sex scenes to be particularly titillating. Spitting on someone's face just isn't sexy. I love steam in my books, but this was too much.
With the exception of Tim, everyone in this book is around 19, and they're all rich, backstabbing bitches who steal boyfriends and drink massive amounts of booze.
It's Mean Girls. On steroids. With big cocks.
The alternating first-person, present-tense POV was jarring and chaotic. The MCs didn't have distinct voices.
Everyone parties, fucks, and fights. Rinse. Repeat.
I didn't even find the sex scenes to be particularly titillating. Spitting on someone's face just isn't sexy. I love steam in my books, but this was too much.
With the exception of Tim, everyone in this book is around 19, and they're all rich, backstabbing bitches who steal boyfriends and drink massive amounts of booze.
It's Mean Girls. On steroids. With big cocks.
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September 29, 2023
MM Romance
Hookup to Lovers
Reread 9/25/23
Audiobook Narrator: Michael Dean
This is my millionth reread of this book just via audiobook and it’s an all time guilty pleasure because it’s basically a badly written smut fest and yet I love it and think it’s hot AF. Michael Dean is extremely long winded when he narrates and I can’t believe he can get that many words in but it made the sex scenes even hotter than usual. 🥵
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Reread 1/12/22 -still 5 stars
I usually don’t log my rereads but this was on sale today for 99 cents and for some reason I just can’t get enough of this book. It’s so damn hot 🥵 so I ended up buying it and then had to read it again. I’m still not sure why I’m so into this book because it’s mostly sex but I love both main characters and how they make each other better by the end.
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I loved this book and I’m super surprised because I just read Trouble by this author and hated it so I wasn’t sure how I’d do with this one but the sample hooked me and I couldn’t put this down. I will say as a rule, I hate spitting and I’d never be able to tolerate it in my MF reads but when I read MM, I seem to be able to overlook a lot of things I normally wouldn’t. I think that’s why I like this genre so much because I never know what to expect and I love it.
I really loved both main characters in this story. They were both sweet but dirty in their own ways and who doesn’t love when two people who swear they won’t ever fall, fall harder than ever. I especially love when they both have the wrong idea about each other and once they learn the truth, it changes everything. This book had some seriously hot sex scenes like my kindle was melting. I loved the role playing, the passion between them and of course Kitty. I liked this book because it was an easy, hot read and the main characters made this book come alive despite it being a really simple plot.
Hookup to Lovers
Reread 9/25/23
Audiobook Narrator: Michael Dean
This is my millionth reread of this book just via audiobook and it’s an all time guilty pleasure because it’s basically a badly written smut fest and yet I love it and think it’s hot AF. Michael Dean is extremely long winded when he narrates and I can’t believe he can get that many words in but it made the sex scenes even hotter than usual. 🥵
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Reread 1/12/22 -still 5 stars
I usually don’t log my rereads but this was on sale today for 99 cents and for some reason I just can’t get enough of this book. It’s so damn hot 🥵 so I ended up buying it and then had to read it again. I’m still not sure why I’m so into this book because it’s mostly sex but I love both main characters and how they make each other better by the end.
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I loved this book and I’m super surprised because I just read Trouble by this author and hated it so I wasn’t sure how I’d do with this one but the sample hooked me and I couldn’t put this down. I will say as a rule, I hate spitting and I’d never be able to tolerate it in my MF reads but when I read MM, I seem to be able to overlook a lot of things I normally wouldn’t. I think that’s why I like this genre so much because I never know what to expect and I love it.
I really loved both main characters in this story. They were both sweet but dirty in their own ways and who doesn’t love when two people who swear they won’t ever fall, fall harder than ever. I especially love when they both have the wrong idea about each other and once they learn the truth, it changes everything. This book had some seriously hot sex scenes like my kindle was melting. I loved the role playing, the passion between them and of course Kitty. I liked this book because it was an easy, hot read and the main characters made this book come alive despite it being a really simple plot.
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March 4, 2023
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Well, then. This was... pretty bad.
It's not well-written at all, the story is not good, and the characters are as one-dimensional and empty as they come. I can't deny that quality-wise this book was simply awful.
Nonetheless, I also can't say that I hated it. Because I didn't. In truth, I actually enjoyed it from time to time.
The beginning was definitely the worst of it all, but luckily it got a little better after they got rid of their awkward as all hell 'fuck buddy' arrangement.
The moment they started to actually be all cutesy was for sure a step up from the annoying inner monologue about how they could never be in a relationship with each other, and how cool they both were for accepting that and not wanting more than just sex. Like, come the fuck on.
Anyway, all in all, this wasn't a good book whatsoever (obviously), but I didn't despise reading it or anything.
Well, then. This was... pretty bad.
It's not well-written at all, the story is not good, and the characters are as one-dimensional and empty as they come. I can't deny that quality-wise this book was simply awful.
Nonetheless, I also can't say that I hated it. Because I didn't. In truth, I actually enjoyed it from time to time.
“Give me a chance to show you, Mark. Let me show you that you can trust me. I’ll do whatever the fuck I have to. I don’t know how, but I will, because you matter too much to me… and I can’t fucking lose you.”
The beginning was definitely the worst of it all, but luckily it got a little better after they got rid of their awkward as all hell 'fuck buddy' arrangement.
The moment they started to actually be all cutesy was for sure a step up from the annoying inner monologue about how they could never be in a relationship with each other, and how cool they both were for accepting that and not wanting more than just sex. Like, come the fuck on.
“No, seriously. You deserve someone special.”
“I think I’m starting to see how you lead guys on.”
“I don’t ever say that kind of shit to other guys.”
“Then why say it to me?”
“Because you’re not like other guys.”
“Whatever.”
It’s clear he doesn’t believe me, and that pisses me off.
Anyway, all in all, this wasn't a good book whatsoever (obviously), but I didn't despise reading it or anything.
December 17, 2016
***3.5 Stars***
Filthy Little Secret was certainly a filthy ride and it was exactly what I was in a mood for.
Plot wise there was something missing though. I can’t pin point what. The guys had a scorching hot chemistry and both MC’s were great characters.
Mark was a down to earth boy despite being the son of a politician, attending one of the most prestigious universities in Atlanta. A lovely *ahem* dirty boy.
Tim was a not too bad, bad boy. His reputation was more like a public facade. I mean, he was a pro breaking guy’s hearts so, guilty! And yep, he was a drug dealer for a while, so guilty again.
However, as far as Mark was concerned, Tim was a sweetie. That D. Juan act all came down with Mark. Tim also proved to be totally invested in their relationship when he decided to change. He left the "drug dealer life" because he wanted to be a better person for Mark.
That being said, the drama at 80% mark left me disappointed big time! 1) 2) Come on! Mark should have trusted Tim. The simple fact that Tim gave up the easy money to be with him was enough reason for him to be trusted considering how much he needed that money.
Overall, Filthy Little Secret was a nice read. Don't let my meh comments put you off of reading it. There are lots of great reviews. Check it out!
Available on Kindle Unlimited ATM.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Filthy-Littl...
This review has been posted on DirtyBooksObsession
Filthy Little Secret was certainly a filthy ride and it was exactly what I was in a mood for.
Plot wise there was something missing though. I can’t pin point what. The guys had a scorching hot chemistry and both MC’s were great characters.
Mark was a down to earth boy despite being the son of a politician, attending one of the most prestigious universities in Atlanta. A lovely *ahem* dirty boy.
Tim was a not too bad, bad boy. His reputation was more like a public facade. I mean, he was a pro breaking guy’s hearts so, guilty! And yep, he was a drug dealer for a while, so guilty again.
However, as far as Mark was concerned, Tim was a sweetie. That D. Juan act all came down with Mark. Tim also proved to be totally invested in their relationship when he decided to change. He left the "drug dealer life" because he wanted to be a better person for Mark.
That being said, the drama at 80% mark left me disappointed big time! 1) 2) Come on! Mark should have trusted Tim. The simple fact that Tim gave up the easy money to be with him was enough reason for him to be trusted considering how much he needed that money.
Overall, Filthy Little Secret was a nice read. Don't let my meh comments put you off of reading it. There are lots of great reviews. Check it out!
Available on Kindle Unlimited ATM.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Filthy-Littl...
This review has been posted on DirtyBooksObsession
November 5, 2017
1,5 actually
I'm in the minority again, but this time I don't think it's me. I'll try to explain. Bear with me, I'm in a ranting mood.
This was my first book by this author. I know he also wrote some books with Riley Hart who I adore. Well I think I had too high expectations from Devon McCormack and I ended extremely disappointed. I don't know what I expected, but all this mess was not it. I really struggled to finish it.
I'm rating it with 1,5 because I'm really in the middle of "didn't like it" and "it was OK". I honestly tried to enjoy it, I even got to a point I turned the pages real fast (somewhere in the middle of the book) and I also started to like Tim, BUT then it all felt flat and almost sent me into a coma. I couldn't wait to put it behind me.
I've buddy read it with my best friend and as we shared our thoughts and highlights, I realized it's not only me here. We both got so bored!
I think the beginning was too centered on the sex and not having their back stories it kind of felt flat and a little forced. They weren't what they seemed, Tim a bad boy and a drug dealer, Mark a spoiled rich student. Tim was supposed to be only a mistake Mark chose to make. I have read before many sex scenes where the MC's weren't invested at first, and still I enjoyed reading them and thought they were hot. Here I didn't feel the chemistry, or any suspense adding up. Nothing. It felt like a debut book. I have read SO many great debut books so this really felt mediocre.
I expected at least the ending to be good enough, but no such thing! I got to hate Mark... after he so easily distrusted Tim. I just couldn't with all the poor angst, the backstabbing friends and then the cheesy lines in the end:
This book had SO much potential, but the poor writing made me cringe. Besides the writing, I also hated the awful spitting in the face scenes. But these were a few and only in the beginning.
Not sure if I'll have the courage to try another book by this author. I was really disappointed here.
I'm in the minority again, but this time I don't think it's me. I'll try to explain. Bear with me, I'm in a ranting mood.
This was my first book by this author. I know he also wrote some books with Riley Hart who I adore. Well I think I had too high expectations from Devon McCormack and I ended extremely disappointed. I don't know what I expected, but all this mess was not it. I really struggled to finish it.
I'm rating it with 1,5 because I'm really in the middle of "didn't like it" and "it was OK". I honestly tried to enjoy it, I even got to a point I turned the pages real fast (somewhere in the middle of the book) and I also started to like Tim, BUT then it all felt flat and almost sent me into a coma. I couldn't wait to put it behind me.
I've buddy read it with my best friend and as we shared our thoughts and highlights, I realized it's not only me here. We both got so bored!
I think the beginning was too centered on the sex and not having their back stories it kind of felt flat and a little forced. They weren't what they seemed, Tim a bad boy and a drug dealer, Mark a spoiled rich student. Tim was supposed to be only a mistake Mark chose to make. I have read before many sex scenes where the MC's weren't invested at first, and still I enjoyed reading them and thought they were hot. Here I didn't feel the chemistry, or any suspense adding up. Nothing. It felt like a debut book. I have read SO many great debut books so this really felt mediocre.
I expected at least the ending to be good enough, but no such thing! I got to hate Mark... after he so easily distrusted Tim. I just couldn't with all the poor angst, the backstabbing friends and then the cheesy lines in the end:
“I’ll always fight for you, Mark. Because you’re worth fighting for.”
"The man who I was so sure I was above falling in love with—the man I underestimated so much when we first met. I thought he was a demon, but he’s an angel. My angel."
This book had SO much potential, but the poor writing made me cringe. Besides the writing, I also hated the awful spitting in the face scenes. But these were a few and only in the beginning.
Not sure if I'll have the courage to try another book by this author. I was really disappointed here.
December 17, 2016
Now this was a nice surprise.
This had the potential to be really angsty, but even though there were some angsty undertones, the relationship itself was quite sweet.
Governor’s son Mark has just broken up with his boyfriend, who cheated on him with Mark’s best friend, for months. Mark needs to do something bad to get over this, so when he's at a party he follows the campus’ drug dealer, Tim, to the basement. He knows Tim will bang any guy, especially the governor’s son, so he knows he will have no trouble seducing Tim.
After their intense and explosive encounter, the two end up with a friends-with-benefits arrangement. But it’s pretty clear from the start they have a real connection…
There was some dominant sex, some face spitting (in a loving way ;) ), and some role playing. It was smoking hot.
But what got me hooked on this book is the fact that these guys talk. Even though there was room for so much misunderstanding and secrecy, I was glad the author didn’t go that route. Mark tells Tim when his feelings change and Tim in response tells Mark he doesn’t want to lose him, because he cares about him too. More than he should, since he’s not sure he deserves a good guy like Mark.
These two were quite sweet together, without it being too sugary.
I had a little trouble with the thing that happened near the end and Mark blaming Tim for it, but Tim never wanted to let Mark go, so he just held onto him, no matter how angry Mark was with him (despite Tim having done nothing wrong).
Overall, this was a great story about two guys,who at first glance had nothing in common, but end up deeply in love.
With some really hot sexy times.
This had the potential to be really angsty, but even though there were some angsty undertones, the relationship itself was quite sweet.
Governor’s son Mark has just broken up with his boyfriend, who cheated on him with Mark’s best friend, for months. Mark needs to do something bad to get over this, so when he's at a party he follows the campus’ drug dealer, Tim, to the basement. He knows Tim will bang any guy, especially the governor’s son, so he knows he will have no trouble seducing Tim.
After their intense and explosive encounter, the two end up with a friends-with-benefits arrangement. But it’s pretty clear from the start they have a real connection…
There was some dominant sex, some face spitting (in a loving way ;) ), and some role playing. It was smoking hot.
But what got me hooked on this book is the fact that these guys talk. Even though there was room for so much misunderstanding and secrecy, I was glad the author didn’t go that route. Mark tells Tim when his feelings change and Tim in response tells Mark he doesn’t want to lose him, because he cares about him too. More than he should, since he’s not sure he deserves a good guy like Mark.
These two were quite sweet together, without it being too sugary.
I had a little trouble with the thing that happened near the end and Mark blaming Tim for it, but Tim never wanted to let Mark go, so he just held onto him, no matter how angry Mark was with him (despite Tim having done nothing wrong).
Overall, this was a great story about two guys,who at first glance had nothing in common, but end up deeply in love.
With some really hot sexy times.
December 14, 2016
*4.5 stars*
Devon BR with Julie and Momo
After reading these beauties
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I was ready for some unicorns and rainbows...
And boy did this read deliver. It was amazing. It was sexy and even very emotional. My, can Mr. McCormack write some sex scenes....
I fell in love with Tim, the school's drug dealer. Mark was adorbs too, finding a way to get over his cheating boyfriend.
I started seeing you because I was sure you couldn't hurt me, but now... that's not true, and I'm scared.
The connection between Tim and Mark was beautiful. Tim, being the school's drug dealer and Mark being the governor's son made them being each other's dirty secret.
But I'm stuck between the life I want to be living with him and the life I live now to survive, and I can't forget that. It scares the ever-living shit out of me too, because I don't have a fucking clue where to even start with getting out of the rathole I'm in.
All I know is that I'll find a way.
For Mark. For us.
Guess Devon can also write sweet verrrry well.
#addstoREREADINGshelf
*RECOMMENDED*
June 12, 2024
3.5*** stars
Filthy hotness I enjoyed reading quite a bit!
In hindsight the story was pretty weird to be honest (or maybe it was just told weird) but romance-wise Mark and Tim were pretty adorable. I liked it. I liked them.
Filthy hotness I enjoyed reading quite a bit!
“I don’t mind making a mistake.”
“And I don’t mind being your mistake.”
In hindsight the story was pretty weird to be honest (or maybe it was just told weird) but romance-wise Mark and Tim were pretty adorable. I liked it. I liked them.
“Earlier, when you asked me if I was worried about you getting the wrong idea, I said I wasn’t, because you’re not getting the wrong idea.”
February 8, 2017
I was in the mood for something quick, dirty, and easy. 'Filthy Little Secret' delivered.
Looking for a no-strings attached rebound, straightedge Mark turns to campus drug dealer Tim. They have clear rules - all sex, no feelings.
And when I say all sex, I mean all the sex. Lots and lots of hot sex. With some kink thrown in too. That's usually a miss with me, but this time it was definitely a hit. Tim and Mark have an immediate sexual connection, and it doesn't slow down.
The relationship development is a bit wonky and often gets buried under the heaps of sex. Even so, the relationship was fairly cute and not as rocky as I had thought it would be.
In the end, I could see why the two fell for each other. Tim brings Mark out of his repressed shell, and Mark convinces Tim to begin thinking about a better future.
I wasn't really a fan of all the drama on the college campus. There was just a lot of pettiness. Also, what college campus has so many gay and out jocks? Asking for a friend.
Overall, I liked 'Filthy Little Secret.' It's a very sexy read, and has a sweet romance too. Recommended if you want to read something that doesn't require too much effort or concentration.
Looking for a no-strings attached rebound, straightedge Mark turns to campus drug dealer Tim. They have clear rules - all sex, no feelings.
And when I say all sex, I mean all the sex. Lots and lots of hot sex. With some kink thrown in too. That's usually a miss with me, but this time it was definitely a hit. Tim and Mark have an immediate sexual connection, and it doesn't slow down.
The relationship development is a bit wonky and often gets buried under the heaps of sex. Even so, the relationship was fairly cute and not as rocky as I had thought it would be.
In the end, I could see why the two fell for each other. Tim brings Mark out of his repressed shell, and Mark convinces Tim to begin thinking about a better future.
I wasn't really a fan of all the drama on the college campus. There was just a lot of pettiness. Also, what college campus has so many gay and out jocks? Asking for a friend.
Overall, I liked 'Filthy Little Secret.' It's a very sexy read, and has a sweet romance too. Recommended if you want to read something that doesn't require too much effort or concentration.
December 3, 2016
Buddy read with a friend. Maybe a joint review, or maybe just his, later today.
Treycore and Kid...
Tod and Blake...
Ian and Brad...
Tad and Bryce...
Oh sorry, my bad, it's Mark and Tim this time.
Sadly, this writer's characters have gone from different and refreshing to...
226 pages of erotica - 200+ pages too long. 226 pages of egomaniac, self-absorbed characters, let's not forget the big dicks, having angry-type sex. Sorry, it's not sex, it's a "plow fuck," what was I thinking? Yeah, okay.
Tod and Blake...
Ian and Brad...
Tad and Bryce...
Oh sorry, my bad, it's Mark and Tim this time.
Sadly, this writer's characters have gone from different and refreshing to...
226 pages of erotica - 200+ pages too long. 226 pages of egomaniac, self-absorbed characters, let's not forget the big dicks, having angry-type sex. Sorry, it's not sex, it's a "plow fuck," what was I thinking? Yeah, okay.
December 11, 2016
I really liked this one. I wasn't sure I would, but despite the themes I usually find a chore to read (manwhoring, drug dealing, entitled rich kids, cheating exes), I found this book to be sweet, engaging, and interesting.
May 23, 2020
Devon McCormack and Michael Dean, it's so nice to get exactly what I expected. Cute guys, desperate for each other, bonus Michael Dean doing his ole granny voice, and tons of sex. A nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
January 13, 2022
I love these scandalous little plots!
Rich boy/poor boy
Politicians son/drug dealer
Seduction
Spitting kink
College campus
Parties/drinking/drug use
The feelz-iest of feelz conversations that were so satisfying
High steam 🔥
Would have been 4 stars but took a star off for drawn out and unnecessary end drama.
Rich boy/poor boy
Politicians son/drug dealer
Seduction
Spitting kink
College campus
Parties/drinking/drug use
The feelz-iest of feelz conversations that were so satisfying
High steam 🔥
Would have been 4 stars but took a star off for drawn out and unnecessary end drama.
May 5, 2018
I’m obsessed with this author honestly he’s a amazing writer and he writes m/m romances really well. This story was so good i literally read it on my kindle and could not put it out i just couldn’t get enough of the plot and the characters. Like the other book i read by this author he really makes you feel for the Characters and there struggles and i just loved it so much.
December 19, 2016
Recently hurt by cheating ex and bff, Mark is looking to get over it and move on. What better way than to have a dirty encounter with the campus bad boy with a reputation for loving and leaving em? Mark goes into it fully aware that sex is the only thing Tim is willing to give, or that even if he seems to be offering more, it wouldn’t be a good idea to get caught up in it only to have Tim walk away. When the one night turns out to be the hottest sex either have had, one night becomes two, etc. and they end up cultivating a friends with benefits type relationship that is basically one hot encounter after another. Mark is able to fulfill his fantasies, and Tim is more than willing to participate and help fulfill them.
The lines get a little blurry when Tim is the one who starts feeling more. Mark tries very hard to stick to Tim’s rules in keeping feelings out of the mix and does a pretty good job, afraid of scaring Tim off and thus ending their mutually-beneficial relationship. But, it is Tim who ends up wanting more and having to convince Mark that it is ok for them to break the rules.
There is the big issue of Tim actually being worthy of Mark – he is the campus drug dealer, after all. But, Tim has his reasons for choosing that profession and works hard to change that path and become someone Mark can be proud of. Mark is dealing with some family issues of his own being the son of a politician. So, there are a few bumps in the road for these guys before they can actually make a relationship work.
This was a fun and fast read, even though there were a few serious issues/moments here and there. These guys have deliciously dirty smexy times and really compliment each other well. I’m not often a fan of first person, present tense, and the pov’s change between characters throughout this story. Before long, that wasn’t playing a factor for me and I was able to just get into the story. There were a few times where I was a bit confused with all of the friends, who had cheated with who and who was now together. Ultimately though, I figured Mark and Tim were really the only ones I needed to care about, and I really wanted to see them pull through.
If you’re looking for a delightfully dirty, rich boy/bad boy find love story, be sure to give this one a try.
Received in exchange for a fair and honest review written for Love Bytes Reviews.
December 12, 2016
**4.5 Stars**
Good heavens…what a way to end a Devon BR weekend than with this yummy goodness.
This was so sexy and beautiful and passionate and emotional and sexy (oh I said that already, didn’t I?). Oh well.
I am amazed by our dear perv Devon’s ability to write such amazing sex scenes. Phew... I mean, the male MM author is in the minority for sure in this genre (why, I have no clue), and those that I do read, except for maybe one that I can recall off the top of my head, don’t write such explicit sex…they just don’t dive as deep into these scenes. And Devon not only does but does it with such passion and intensity that you cannot help but fall for these characters HARD.
Mark and Tim's relationship is near perfection for me. Their struggles felt real. Their desires felt real. And throw in some possessiveness and use of “My” to describe each other is one of my favorite things.
“My Timmy.”
...
“My Mark.”
Then throw in lines like…
I lean down and press my forehead against his…. “I want to be better for you, Mark. I want to be someone who you can be proud of.”
Gaaahhhh.
And let's not forget the references to "cumdumpster".
“Roll around naked” worthy this book is for sure. Phew. I just can’t wait to get my hands on another one.
Good heavens…what a way to end a Devon BR weekend than with this yummy goodness.
This was so sexy and beautiful and passionate and emotional and sexy (oh I said that already, didn’t I?). Oh well.
I am amazed by our dear perv Devon’s ability to write such amazing sex scenes. Phew... I mean, the male MM author is in the minority for sure in this genre (why, I have no clue), and those that I do read, except for maybe one that I can recall off the top of my head, don’t write such explicit sex…they just don’t dive as deep into these scenes. And Devon not only does but does it with such passion and intensity that you cannot help but fall for these characters HARD.
Mark and Tim's relationship is near perfection for me. Their struggles felt real. Their desires felt real. And throw in some possessiveness and use of “My” to describe each other is one of my favorite things.
“My Timmy.”
...
“My Mark.”
Then throw in lines like…
I lean down and press my forehead against his…. “I want to be better for you, Mark. I want to be someone who you can be proud of.”
Gaaahhhh.
And let's not forget the references to "cumdumpster".
“Roll around naked” worthy this book is for sure. Phew. I just can’t wait to get my hands on another one.
August 19, 2022
ALORS LAAAAAAAAAAAAAA !
MON DIEU !!!! Vraiment, je ne m'attendais à rien.
Une romance universitaire entre un fils de bonne famille et le dealer du campus ??? mdrrr on est où, dans une chronique Wattpad ???? Bref, je m'égare.
Sauf que, BEN INCROYABLE, j'ai lu à ne pas pouvoir m'arrêter dis donc, ça se boit comme du petit lait ! Et ces scènes de cul ???? Whaouuuu, ça se sent direct que c'est écrit par un homme !
J'ai adoré suivre la relation de Tim et Mark, elle n'est pas trop torturé, pleins de tendresse et de scène au lit (enfin, surtout partout où il le sente) et leurs sentiments m'ont touché *-*
Nan vraiment chapeau, j'ai adoré l'histoire miam
MON DIEU !!!! Vraiment, je ne m'attendais à rien.
Une romance universitaire entre un fils de bonne famille et le dealer du campus ??? mdrrr on est où, dans une chronique Wattpad ???? Bref, je m'égare.
Sauf que, BEN INCROYABLE, j'ai lu à ne pas pouvoir m'arrêter dis donc, ça se boit comme du petit lait ! Et ces scènes de cul ???? Whaouuuu, ça se sent direct que c'est écrit par un homme !
J'ai adoré suivre la relation de Tim et Mark, elle n'est pas trop torturé, pleins de tendresse et de scène au lit (enfin, surtout partout où il le sente) et leurs sentiments m'ont touché *-*
Nan vraiment chapeau, j'ai adoré l'histoire miam
December 10, 2016
This is my first book by this author. College age main character, around 18? 19? Not my preferred age group. The second character was in his mid-20s. Mostly alternating 1st person POV chapters, again, not my thing. There were some pretty degrading parts in the book, so I'm not entirely sure that I would read another by this author, or I would at least be very cautious.
It was hot and pretty intense. Some of the kinks portrayed hit the right buttons.
Overall through, I was left wanting. Personally, I didn't care for the way the dabbling in D/s was portrayed. There were some editing inconsistencies that caused me to go back several chapters to verify what I had read. For instance, in one chapter a character's hair was fisted firmly in the back but a chapter or so later that same character had a crew cut. *shrug*
If there is another that seems interesting on KU I'll give it a try, but I am hesitant. If I could give the book 2.5 stars, that where my raising would fall. Don't feel I can round up to three through.
It was hot and pretty intense. Some of the kinks portrayed hit the right buttons.
Overall through, I was left wanting. Personally, I didn't care for the way the dabbling in D/s was portrayed. There were some editing inconsistencies that caused me to go back several chapters to verify what I had read. For instance, in one chapter a character's hair was fisted firmly in the back but a chapter or so later that same character had a crew cut. *shrug*
If there is another that seems interesting on KU I'll give it a try, but I am hesitant. If I could give the book 2.5 stars, that where my raising would fall. Don't feel I can round up to three through.
December 2, 2016
Wow hot. Little bit of romance, little bit of kink, and loads of hot, steamy...well, loads. Couldn't put this book down, and really think I might just read it again right now for all the best bits.
August 3, 2017
Much better than I expected it to be, though the spitting scenes in the beginning made me feel uncomfortable as hell and I chose to pretend they weren't there.
But Tim and Mark were sweet together, there wasn't much friction between them and when they had troubles, they acted like grown ups and talked about them until they found a solution. I'm not used to that from my romances, but it was a refreshing change. So I enjoyed this. Very very much.
But Tim and Mark were sweet together, there wasn't much friction between them and when they had troubles, they acted like grown ups and talked about them until they found a solution. I'm not used to that from my romances, but it was a refreshing change. So I enjoyed this. Very very much.
April 10, 2020
1.5⭐
Es la primera vez que leo un trabajo individual de Devon McComack, pero estaba tan emocionada al respecto ya que leí la obra que hizo en conjunto con Riley Hart y malditamente me había encantado. Lastima que quedé decepcionada.
La premisa me pareció un poco interesante, al leer la sinopsis ingenuamente creí que esta novela iría más o menos como "Red, White and Royal Blue", ya que uno de los protagonistas es hijo de una gobernadora, por lo que creí que esta historia iría por ese rumbo, más o menos, tal vez siendo un poco más adulto y oscuro, pero que iría por ese lado.
Estaba totalmente equivocada. Oh, no saben cuánto.
(((((No me malinterpreten, no crean ni por un momento que esta historia no me gustó por el simple hecho de que no era igual/parecida s RWRB)))))
El argumento es simple, pero como siempre digo, a mi no me importa lo simple, de hecho me gusta, siempre y cuando ese argumento simple va de la mano de una trama atrapante y bien hilada. Obviamente en esta novela no fue así. El argumento simple iba acompañado de una trama simple; recta; plana, y escenas de sexo en demasia. No me malinterpreten, yo soy la primera que adora escenas on fire, pero hasta para mi fue demasiado, incluso hasta el punto de volverse repetitivo.
Los personajes principales me parecieron planos, los conocemos superficialmente y aunque me estuvieran contando sus vidas, me parecía forzoso y en ningún momento sentí ninguna clase de conexión con ninguno de ellos. Algo no encaja con ellos, siento que no tienen una personalidad bien definida y trabajada, por lo que es difícil identificarse o conocerlos realmente. Y ni hablar de los personajes secundarios.
Los diálogos en su mayoría me parecieron forzosos, y para nada realistas. Sin embargo, algunas estaban bien y hasta me parecieron graciosillas.
El romance me pareció cliché. Y yo no tengo realmente ningún problema con lo cliché, de hecho me gusta si es bien usado. Pero en esta novela lo sentí TAN obvio, demasiado cliché. Era tan obvio para donde iba la historia.
Y por último:
Filthy Little Secret es una novela que crea toda esta cosa glamorosa alrededor del hecho de traficar drogas. Quiere hacer creer al lector que uno de los protagonistas no tuvo otra opción, que traficar drogas (siempre hay opciones, chicos). Que lo hace por su abuela y que no trafica ciertas drogas "más dañinas" (como si pudieras elegir qué traficar) y que por eso es un chico bueno. Tal vez si la hubiese leído siendo más joven, hubiese caído totalmente en eso. Pero hoy día, sé cómo funciona el mundillo del tráfico de drogas y no es en absoluto como lo pintan en esta novela.
En fin, realmente no la recomiendo. Pero, puedes ir y leerla para formar tu propio criterio. Sin embargo, si buscas una historia repleta de escenas de sexo con personajes m/m, ve a por ello que está bien cargado de ello.
Eso es todo.
Es la primera vez que leo un trabajo individual de Devon McComack, pero estaba tan emocionada al respecto ya que leí la obra que hizo en conjunto con Riley Hart y malditamente me había encantado. Lastima que quedé decepcionada.
La premisa me pareció un poco interesante, al leer la sinopsis ingenuamente creí que esta novela iría más o menos como "Red, White and Royal Blue", ya que uno de los protagonistas es hijo de una gobernadora, por lo que creí que esta historia iría por ese rumbo, más o menos, tal vez siendo un poco más adulto y oscuro, pero que iría por ese lado.
Estaba totalmente equivocada. Oh, no saben cuánto.
(((((No me malinterpreten, no crean ni por un momento que esta historia no me gustó por el simple hecho de que no era igual/parecida s RWRB)))))
El argumento es simple, pero como siempre digo, a mi no me importa lo simple, de hecho me gusta, siempre y cuando ese argumento simple va de la mano de una trama atrapante y bien hilada. Obviamente en esta novela no fue así. El argumento simple iba acompañado de una trama simple; recta; plana, y escenas de sexo en demasia. No me malinterpreten, yo soy la primera que adora escenas on fire, pero hasta para mi fue demasiado, incluso hasta el punto de volverse repetitivo.
Los personajes principales me parecieron planos, los conocemos superficialmente y aunque me estuvieran contando sus vidas, me parecía forzoso y en ningún momento sentí ninguna clase de conexión con ninguno de ellos. Algo no encaja con ellos, siento que no tienen una personalidad bien definida y trabajada, por lo que es difícil identificarse o conocerlos realmente. Y ni hablar de los personajes secundarios.
Los diálogos en su mayoría me parecieron forzosos, y para nada realistas. Sin embargo, algunas estaban bien y hasta me parecieron graciosillas.
El romance me pareció cliché. Y yo no tengo realmente ningún problema con lo cliché, de hecho me gusta si es bien usado. Pero en esta novela lo sentí TAN obvio, demasiado cliché. Era tan obvio para donde iba la historia.
Y por último:
Filthy Little Secret es una novela que crea toda esta cosa glamorosa alrededor del hecho de traficar drogas. Quiere hacer creer al lector que uno de los protagonistas no tuvo otra opción, que traficar drogas (siempre hay opciones, chicos). Que lo hace por su abuela y que no trafica ciertas drogas "más dañinas" (como si pudieras elegir qué traficar) y que por eso es un chico bueno. Tal vez si la hubiese leído siendo más joven, hubiese caído totalmente en eso. Pero hoy día, sé cómo funciona el mundillo del tráfico de drogas y no es en absoluto como lo pintan en esta novela.
En fin, realmente no la recomiendo. Pero, puedes ir y leerla para formar tu propio criterio. Sin embargo, si buscas una historia repleta de escenas de sexo con personajes m/m, ve a por ello que está bien cargado de ello.
Eso es todo.
March 21, 2021
Ai, gente, Devon McCormack pra mim é sinônimo de livro com cena de sexo feita de um jeito minimamente coerente, uns personagens meio questionáveis e um enredo meio qualquer coisa, EXATAMENTE o que eu estava procurando! Nesse livro, temos o romance entre o filho da governadora e um traficante de drogas (!!) que vende drogas pra bancar a avó dele (!!!!), e eles se conectam (leia-se: transam loucamente logo no primeiro capítulo) depois que o filho da governadora termina com um carinha chato e precisa transar pra esquecer o cara.
A narrativa é bem básica, tem umas cenas de dominação bem leves e café com leite, e tem um lance de eles gravarem o sexo que obviamente gera problemas mais pra frente. No fim, uma história com personagens eticamente questionáveis, mas que são bem sinceros um com o outro e sempre transam com camisinha e muito lubrificante. Ideal se você quer ler alguma coisa sem a menor pretensão de se lembrar da história daqui a uma semana.
A narrativa é bem básica, tem umas cenas de dominação bem leves e café com leite, e tem um lance de eles gravarem o sexo que obviamente gera problemas mais pra frente. No fim, uma história com personagens eticamente questionáveis, mas que são bem sinceros um com o outro e sempre transam com camisinha e muito lubrificante. Ideal se você quer ler alguma coisa sem a menor pretensão de se lembrar da história daqui a uma semana.
December 20, 2016
Yes what's inside is as hot as the cover
This is a beautifully wicked little tale of two guys who, on the face of it should never have worked, discovering that life together is a much brighter prospect.
Both Mark and Tim are fully fleshed out characters with their unique voices which makes the first person narrative work well in this setting.
The mixture of highs and lows worked well, I loved the development of watching Tim's guard go down as Mark's ability to trust went up.
The big angsty bit was also crafted well, the 'villain' of the piece was obvious but not overtly so and it was a good conclusion to his behaviour instead of it being brushed away.
The epilogue was also lovely and the heat levels were volcanic, fully living up to the luscious image on the cover.
This is a beautifully wicked little tale of two guys who, on the face of it should never have worked, discovering that life together is a much brighter prospect.
Both Mark and Tim are fully fleshed out characters with their unique voices which makes the first person narrative work well in this setting.
The mixture of highs and lows worked well, I loved the development of watching Tim's guard go down as Mark's ability to trust went up.
The big angsty bit was also crafted well, the 'villain' of the piece was obvious but not overtly so and it was a good conclusion to his behaviour instead of it being brushed away.
The epilogue was also lovely and the heat levels were volcanic, fully living up to the luscious image on the cover.
December 29, 2016
Very Enjoyable Read.
When you see this author's name, you know you're going to get a lot of steamy sex. The bonus is that you also get a really well written, character driven story.
When you see this author's name, you know you're going to get a lot of steamy sex. The bonus is that you also get a really well written, character driven story.
Read
October 19, 2022DNF 35%
Pas intéressant, caricatural, chiant…
Pas intéressant, caricatural, chiant…
August 29, 2018
While I enjoyed the dirty talk and the hot sex, I can’t say I enjoyed this one as a whole. It’s a complicated book to like. For starters, one of the MCs is a drug dealer. A nice one, for that matter but still. I’m not one for romanticizing or condoning what a drug dealer essentially does. Even when he’s a nice guy like Tim, who made wrong choices in life because he had to take care of his grandmother. So, there was this first issue for me.
Then there was another thing that bothered me which was the “I’m not good enough for him. He’s better off without me” trope that has been so over used that it’s getting tiring. It’s been used over and over in f/m books with the hero deciding for the heroine what’s best for her and if I didn’t like in het romances, I most certainly don’t like in m/m. It’s stupid and it makes the other person sounds an idiot who can’t make decision for themselves. I urge the authors to fucking stop using this as a source of conflict.
Aside from that, the book was good. The hot was sex and everyone was happy. Plus, the narrator...my oh my. Dude is so into it, it’s scary!
Then there was another thing that bothered me which was the “I’m not good enough for him. He’s better off without me” trope that has been so over used that it’s getting tiring. It’s been used over and over in f/m books with the hero deciding for the heroine what’s best for her and if I didn’t like in het romances, I most certainly don’t like in m/m. It’s stupid and it makes the other person sounds an idiot who can’t make decision for themselves. I urge the authors to fucking stop using this as a source of conflict.
Aside from that, the book was good. The hot was sex and everyone was happy. Plus, the narrator...my oh my. Dude is so into it, it’s scary!
November 4, 2017
I'm going to keep this short and sweet so we can all put this unpleasant experience behind us.
While I liked the concept here and the MC's for the most part, the writing was just not worthy. Overall, this was completely lackluster and boring most of the time. Throw in a bunch of easily fixed blips of drama with a batch of rainbows and unicorns and it quickly became an intense challenge to finish. Quite possibly this is all "me" and I just didn't find the magic everyone else did. Whatever the case may be, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone as there are SO many more really excellent books out there. Browse through Santino Hassell's books if you want to find 5 star writing. You'll quickly know the difference. Happy reading adventures to you all!!
While I liked the concept here and the MC's for the most part, the writing was just not worthy. Overall, this was completely lackluster and boring most of the time. Throw in a bunch of easily fixed blips of drama with a batch of rainbows and unicorns and it quickly became an intense challenge to finish. Quite possibly this is all "me" and I just didn't find the magic everyone else did. Whatever the case may be, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone as there are SO many more really excellent books out there. Browse through Santino Hassell's books if you want to find 5 star writing. You'll quickly know the difference. Happy reading adventures to you all!!
January 23, 2022
I enjoyed the first half of this book way more than the second half. It starts off with the Governor’s son having a rebound hook-up with the campus drug-dealer and it was crazy, filthy hot. But then when they start to develop feelings for each other - that’s not a spoiler, this is M/M romance after all - things get a bit lame. Tim, the bad-boy drug dealer becomes someone else, the confidence and cockiness that made him so sexy is nowhere to be found. The second half is definitely less hot and fraught than the beginning. I was really into it up to a point but then it kind of collapsed into something predictable and cheesy.
June 4, 2019
So Hot!
That was a hot book. Tim and Mark were on fire. I’m glad the ex got told off as did the so-called friend. I would read this again.
That was a hot book. Tim and Mark were on fire. I’m glad the ex got told off as did the so-called friend. I would read this again.
August 11, 2018
Filthy Little Secret is a very quick, fairly light MM romance told from alternating points of view from each of the main characters. It started out strong. Mark, the Governor’s son – always having to worry about appearances and keeping up a squeaky-clean reputation - hooking up with Tim the campus drug dealer for some hot revenge sex after his boyfriend cheats on him. Cheats with his best friend, no less. Mark knows Tim isn’t a relationship kind of guy but after getting duped by his 2 ex.’s (boyfriend and friend) who carried on behind his back for 3 months – he’s fine with a no strings, no expectations fuck buddy. Tim sees Mark as another spoiled, useless rich kid who’ll fuck him for a thrill but never consider him an equal – which is fine with Tim because the sex is off the charts and he’s got way too much on his plate to be entertaining an actual relationship with anyone. It was a great set up for several of my favorite tropes: enemies to lovers, wrong side of the tracks and forbidden love.
Unfortunately, after a strong start, the story meanders and doesn't really deliver. The intrigue with Mark’s ex. Greg and his ex. friend Morgan and Mark’s but mostly Greg’s friend Keith who went psycho stalker on Tim after their hook-up fizzled…it’s the gay collegiate equivalent of watching middle school girls. Mark and Tim, as they get to know each other, realize it isn’t just sex between them – although don’t get me wrong – they have A LOT of sex. (I was put off by the spitting in other reviews, because…..saliva…..ewwww; however it was confined to the beginning scenes and seemed to be part of that whole humiliation kink thing that eludes me – but I didn’t dwell on it and it wasn’t a deal breaker).
As Mark and Tim keep hooking up and spending more time with each other, Tim realizes Mark isn’t just another stuck up, pretentious, spoiled rich kid living off his parent’s money; and Mark realizes Tim isn’t really an anti-social, asshole. In fact, Tim wants to be a better person for Mark and starts making some positive life changes. But there’s still a lot of meandering around several contrived mild and quickly resolved angsty drama llamas.
All in all a sweet story with a HEA. Mark and Tim were a little too cutesy for my taste but they weren’t over the top, I just have low “cutesy” tolerance.
Unfortunately, after a strong start, the story meanders and doesn't really deliver. The intrigue with Mark’s ex. Greg and his ex. friend Morgan and Mark’s but mostly Greg’s friend Keith who went psycho stalker on Tim after their hook-up fizzled…it’s the gay collegiate equivalent of watching middle school girls. Mark and Tim, as they get to know each other, realize it isn’t just sex between them – although don’t get me wrong – they have A LOT of sex. (I was put off by the spitting in other reviews, because…..saliva…..ewwww; however it was confined to the beginning scenes and seemed to be part of that whole humiliation kink thing that eludes me – but I didn’t dwell on it and it wasn’t a deal breaker).
As Mark and Tim keep hooking up and spending more time with each other, Tim realizes Mark isn’t just another stuck up, pretentious, spoiled rich kid living off his parent’s money; and Mark realizes Tim isn’t really an anti-social, asshole. In fact, Tim wants to be a better person for Mark and starts making some positive life changes. But there’s still a lot of meandering around several contrived mild and quickly resolved angsty drama llamas.
All in all a sweet story with a HEA. Mark and Tim were a little too cutesy for my taste but they weren’t over the top, I just have low “cutesy” tolerance.
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