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Shy science guy Liam and fun-loving jock Isaiah have been roommates since their freshman year in college. On the surface, they couldn’t be more different. What the rest of the world doesn’t know is that tucked between basketball, classes, and hanging with friends are some of Isaiah’s favorite moments—just Liam and Isaiah in their room, watching documentaries or goofing off. Liam certainly never imagined Isaiah would become one of his favorite people, but their friendship was pretty much solidified the first time Isaiah saved Liam from a killer spider.
When Isaiah discovers Liam is looking for a hookup to help him explore a secret kink, the idea of anyone touching Liam that way sparks a protective instinct Isaiah has never felt before. Then, Isaiah confesses that he’d like to be the one Liam experiments with, and Liam is completely bowled over—equal parts thrilled and wary of ruining their friendship.
From the first sting of Isaiah’s palm, Liam’s fantasy finally comes to life. The more they explore together, the closer they become, uncovering feelings neither were willing to admit before. But outside the haven of their room, reality isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Isaiah isn’t out, and worries about his college basketball career. And Liam won’t be someone’s secret, not after he promised himself he’d stop hiding and being afraid.
Deciding how to navigate the world together will be the final exam they’ll need to ace.
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PLEASE NOTE: For the first 90 days of this title’s publication, all sales and page reads will be donated to The LGBT Community Center of Cleveland and The LGBT Center of Raleigh.
**Science and Jockstraps is part of a multi-author series of books that take place in the same fictional town. Each story can be read in any order. The connecting element in the Ace's Wild series is an adult store owned by Ace and Wilder. The main characters from each book will make at least one visit to Ace's Wild, where they'll buy a toy to use in their story! The only characters who crossover to each book are Ace and Wilder. And with various heat levels, there's sure to be something for everyone! Science Jockstraps (Aces Wild, #1)
PLEASE NOTE: For the first 90 days of this title’s publication, all sales and page reads will be donated to The LGBT Community Center of Cleveland and The LGBT Center of Raleigh.
**Science and Jockstraps is part of a multi-author series of books that take place in the same fictional town. Each story can be read in any order. The connecting element in the Ace's Wild series is an adult store owned by Ace and Wilder.
The main characters from each book will make at least one visit to Ace's Wild, where they'll buy a toy to use in their story! The only characters who crossover to each book are Ace and Wilder. And with various heat levels, there's sure to be something for everyone! English 4 Stars
Science & Jockstraps is a college-themed M/M story, featuring a naturally progressing friends-to-lovers romance between roommates Liam and Isaiah.
This was a fun and sexy little read. I had no trouble believing in Liam and Isaiah’s relationship, even from the get-go. They went from a sweet and caring opposites-attract friendship, to realising deeper romantic feelings for one another after Isaiah offered to help Liam explore a secret kink.
Beyond the lite (but steamy AF) kink factor and the positive representation of bisexuality, I also appreciated that this story was practically angst-free. There were no bigoted family members or mean-spirited friends to contend with here, no siree — all the background players were perfectly likeable, providing the friendship, love and support Liam and Isaiah so naturally deserved.
I enjoyed this one a lot, to the point that I’d consider it one of the best, sexiest new adult M/M stories I’ve read all year. 😉
Note: This story is just the first of a series of multi-author standalones, each featuring characters who invariably end up visiting a sex shop called Ace’s Wild. These books can be enjoyed in any order. English I really enjoyed this story, even though I usually prefer older MCs. Fortunately, Isaiah and Liam acted like new adults, not teenagers, and it helped that there was no family drama.
The angst in general is minimal, with Isaiah worried about coming out as bi but finally doing right by Liam.
I liked the dual POV and loved both Liam, all flustered and adorable, and Isaiah, kind of a tough guy jock but smart and caring. Major kudos to the authors for featuring a bisexual MC of color. We need more of that.
I've always been a fan of the friends-to-lovers trope, and even though the story begins when Liam and Isaiah have already been roommates (and friends) for a while, their friendship felt believable. I mean, they watched documentaries together! GAH, I can't with the cuteness.
The guys connected on an intellectual and emotional level, and when Isaiah discovered that Liam yearned to be spanked ... oh boy, it was all systems GO.
Synopsis: a little bit kinky, HOT, and sweet; spanking included! English Liam and Isaiah, aka Science and Jockstrap, are roommates in college. They spend a lot of time together watching science videos and sharing food. But Liam has a secret and when Isaiah discovers it, he realizes it's a secret wish of his too.
This was so sweet and just what I needed at the moment. These two were great together. There was really no angst even though the potential was there. I do wish it was a longer story because jocks and nerds are one of my favorite couple combos. English
How fucking cute was this 🥰 I was not expecting to enjoy this story so much so colour me surprised. A wonderful start to what I hope is an excellent series. English
“It should be me.”
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This couple was absolutely adorable💞
Cute interracial couple. Adorable Geek & Smart sweet jock. Dual POV. Easy read.
And, there was so much MORE to love about this book...like...
Bi representation done well.
Twizzlers
Chocolate & peanut butter kisses.
Sweet innocent love.
Sizzling on page kinky smexy.
I love the way the Bi aspect was handled and written because it felt real. And, with my Mom being Bi, I feel I may go with that. The story was super cute and the sweetness stayed with me for awhile.
Yes, This book was simplistic, with no angst and pure sweetness and every once in a while that is all I need. Simplistic & Sweet🍃✨ English 2.5
Could not connect with these characters at all, everything just felt clunky and forced.
There was so much telling that you never experienced either of these character's feelings at all, so it made it hard for either of them to be particularly likeable.
I was just completely indifferent to their relationship, and for a fairly short story there were just too many side characters taking up time that could have been used to build more realistic main characters and their romance. English Wonderful M/M romance, the scientist and the jock !
Adorable Liam, Science major, has a big basketball player for a college roommate.
Straight, African American, Isaiah, likes his little roomie.
When Isaiah finds out Liam wants someone to spank him,
Isaiah wants to be that guy.
These two are so genuine, honest and truly caring, snappy and full of teasing banter, and after the clothed spanking, they slowly begin to give in to desire.
Jockstrap/Isaiah admits he’s bi, but never acted on it. It’s Einstein/Liam he wants,
and their sexy times are building, and passionate emotions begin.
Terrific first times for eager Isaiah, and the most sizzling times either man has ever had. They deal with Isaiah being in the closet, until ...!
A sweet story of a scientist and a basketball player, smaller/larger, and friends to lovers, spanking and aftercare.
Enjoy !
===== English First I wanna thank you. And I know I shouldn’t need to thank you, but that should tell you where we are in this world. Thank you for a story where the MC has melanin. Where he is mahogany instead of olive. Thank you.
Now to this story right here. If this is how the rest of the stories are going to go!!!!!! I’m totally on board! This had the best of all my worlds. Tall dark and handsome athlete, and uber smart sexy nerdy boy with a little kinky side. Yes!!! Even though this was a novella type book it hit it out of the park. Oh man I enjoyed this. I loved both MC’s and their willingness to explore. I loved how they talked through issues. This was exactly what I needed. The plot was great, the writing was on point and I can’t wait to meet more MC’s and learn all about Ace and Wild. English Short, Sweet, & Sexy.
-Interracial couple
-Bi rep
-College roommates
-Opposites attract
-Light kink
-Low angst, feel-good vibe
-OFY
-Loved the primary and secondary characters
-Satisfying HEA
I had a lot of fun reading Science & Jockstraps by Riley Hart & Christina Lee.
4 Stars
P.S. Buy it, it's for charity during the first 90 days! English
