Book Review & Giveaway: Undeniable Magnetism by Bonnie Dee

Title: Undeniable Magnetism
Author: Bonnie Dee
Genre: Contemporary Romance, M/M Romance
Sensuality Rating: Erotic
Source: review copy from author
Published: March 8, 2013 by Bonnie Dee

When Simon walks into Jay’s bar for a drink, he never expects to find himself having an afternoon quickie in the back room. Although attracted to the hot bartender, Simon’s never had a real relationship and isn’t ready for that kind of commitment.

Jay is ready for Mr. Right, and when he meets hot, hunky Simon, he believes he’s found his match. But convincing the reserved man that their brief encounter could become something more will take all his persuasive skills.

Jay is blue collar Irish. Simon is from an African American society family. Can two men from such different backgrounds find common ground? Undeniable magnetism attracts them, but only love can keep them together.

Reviewed By: J9

In a Nutshell: Excellent character-based romance with two stellar leads and a strong romance.

The Set Up: Simon stops at a bar for a drink after a stressful work meeting and meets Jay. Jay and he end up having a quickie in the back room which shouldn’t mean anything to Simon. But Simon can’t forget Jay and Jay won’t settle for a sex-only relationship forever. Will Simon rise to Jay’s challenge of having a real relationship?

Why I Read this Book: I am a Bonnie Dee fan and I hadn’t read this one, which she is re-releasing after the rights reverted back to her from Loose Id.

What I Liked: I adored both Simon and Jay. Simon keeps rigid control over his emotions and his life but Jay is his total opposite. Jay is open, honest and isn’t afraid to fight for what he wants—Simon in this case. I loved these two men’s relationship which starts as purely erotic and then morphs into an emotional relationship where they support, challenge, and love one another. I have to also say how much I ordered the interracial, inter-socio-economic nature of their relationship. Jay is blue collar white boy who grew up poor and Simon is from black wealthy elite. This flips the typical white-black stereotype and it was handled with delicate deliciousness.

What I Also Liked: I loved that Jay’s family and Simon’s play such huge roles in this book. Jay’s volatile family showcase why Jay is who he is and they were a perfect juxtaposition to Simon’s socialite, business-first family. Jay’s relationship with his family and Simon’s with his are just as much the focus of the book as the men’s relationship and I absolutely adored this.

This book also has an element of realism to it, in my opinion. Simon and Jay aren’t perfect; they make mistakes and say things they shouldn’t, just like in real life. Simon and Jay’s relationships with their families aren’t fixed by novel’s end and things don’t wrap up perfectly with their families. I loved this realism as it showcases two men struggling with life choosing to do so together because it makes it all just a bit better.

Finally, this is set in my adopted-town of Chicago, complete with Cubbie love and an understanding of the city. Charming setting for a stellar book.

What I Didn’t Like: WRITE A SEQUEL ALREADY!

IMO: Lovely characters in an erotic and emotional romance that I highly recommend to MM fans.

J9’s Rating:

    

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