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Review by Boy Meets Boy
I would recommend this to people who enjoy a complex slow burn love story. You won’t get your HEA or even a HFN but this is completely worth the read for the character and relationship development.
Review by Bayou Book Junkie
I. Couldn't. Put. This. Book. Down!!! My stomach remained knotted up with anxiety, frustration and heartache throughout the entire story, but still I couldn't stop reading. The struggle these men face is heartbreaking, especially Riley, yet Riley is so brave and I was beyond proud of him for standing up to everyone in his life... I'd normally say I want to see the MCs to end up together, but truthfully, all I really want to see in the next leg of their journey is for Riley to be happy. To find that special someone that makes him all warm inside and who will love him like he deserves to be loved. This was an enjoyable if angsty read that is well-written and paced well. The collaboration between the authors is seamless and I'll be sitting impatiently on the edge of my seat, perhaps tapping my foot, waiting for the next book. Highly recommended!!
Review by Diverse Reader
I have read Brigham Vaughn a number of times and truly loved her creativity and style. K. Evan Coles is new to me and shockingly, this is her debut. The fact you can't tell that by reading Wake speaks volumes of K. Evan's talent. What I loved most about this book was watching Carter and Riley's relationship growth. It's so rare we see new relationships form into mature ones these days. I can probably count on one hand the number of books I've seen this in. When a relationship begins I'm always curious about what happens next and we see this here. And, these two authors make us eager for more with that ending! As a reader, each emotion is felt deeply. Sadness for Riley, frustration for Carter, Their friendship and the never ending love. Even secondary characters were written amazingly *cough* Dan *cough* He's brilliant and you won't be able to not love him. There's a great originality to this story and the writing is flawless. This is a huge win for me.
Review by Jayme
All the stars to Wake, the story of two men, Carter and Riley, who meet as Freshmen at Harvard and form a bond that goes way beyond friendship, and continues after they both return to New York City to settle into the lives they are expected to live and the family businesses they are expected to join. They have only one problem. The feelings they have for each other and any possible relationship they could have is frowned upon in their world, so it becomes something hidden, exciting and secretive, until they're forced to stop. I agonized with them over decisions they made. I got angry with them, but basically I wanted them to be happy in an impossible situation. K. Evan Coles and Brigham Vaughn have written a fabulous book and I can hardly wait for what comes next for Carter and Riley. *I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Review by Heather York
I have been a fan of Brigham Vaughn for a few years now and she has never let me down. K Evan Cole is a new author to me that is definitely on her way up. Put the two together and we are blessed with an amazing journey of friendship, lust, hesitation, fear, and heart. I love them both and I feel for the turmoil they both are facing trying to come to terms with who they are. Having said that, Carter definitely tries my patience more than once, talk about a character that needs a good shaking but I love him anyway. Wake will keep you hooked from beginning to end, it was pure torture when I had to put my kindle aside when pesky daily tasks such as work, eating, and sleep reared their ugly head. I can't stress enough to go in reading Carter and Riley's journey with an open mind and full heart. You just might walk away, not only having experienced a very entertaining heart-warming tale of friendship but you might also learn something about yourself along the way.
Review by Emily Dominguez
I loved this book! K. Evans Cole and Brigham Vaughn have written a wonderful story. Reading Carter and Riley's story of friendship was so beautifully written. I loved the way we got snapshots of how their relationship developed in college. Reading about the struggles they each faced was so hard to read because I felt so much for these characters. Then there were times they frustrated me so much with the decisions they made I just felt like throwing my copy to the ground. While I couldn't personally relate to everything they experienced, I connected so much with them that it hurt to read the pains they go through. I can't wait to read the next book and see where Carter and Riley's journey will lead them. It won't be an easy journey for either one because of the decisions they made in the past, but I do hope they each find happiness.
Review by Marie Pates
These two authors are evil. The torture they put these guys through and the torture they put ME through! Even though I really do like some angst. HA! And friends to lovers. YAS! They are hitting all of my buttons. This is a story of two guys on a long road of hiding and secrets. It's a book of heartache, love, denial, care, and coming free. The writing collaboration between K. Evan & Brigham is seamless. Their writing pulls you in. You care and feel for the guys and what's going to happen. I shook my phone a few times thinking *maybe* someone could feel it. I definitely can't wait to know what's going to happen next. Especially with that ending. Ahhhhh!! Like I said at the beginning they like to torture. *side eyes~gimme the next book already*
Review by Jayme Y.
All the stars to Wake, the story of two men, Carter and Riley, who meet as Freshmen at Harvard and form a bond that goes way beyond friendship, and continues after they both return to New York City to settle into the lives they are expected to live and the family businesses they are expected to join. They have only one problem. The feelings they have for each other and any possible relationship they could have is frowned upon in their world, so it becomes something hidden, exciting and secretive, until they're forced to stop. I agonized with them over decisions they made. I got angry with them, but basically I wanted them to be happy in an impossible situation. K. Evan Coles and Brigham Vaughn have written a fabulous book and I can hardly wait for what comes next for Carter and Riley. *I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Review by Domie Alvarado
I have been a fan of Brigham and K's work for several years now. Separately and together. They did not disappoint with this new piece of work. Right from the start I could tell that Carter and Riley's story was going to take me on an emotional ride. The prologue really set the tone for me. I love angst, I love drama, and I love two tortured souls who just make me want to scream. This has it all, because besides developing some really great characters the writing is superb. I am really looking forward to the next book.
Review by Jayme Yesenofski
K. Evan Coles and Brigham Vaughn have written a fabulous book and I can hardly wait for what comes next for Carter and Riley. I agonized with them over decisions they made. I got angry with them, but basically I wanted them to be happy in an impossible situation. *I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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