I admit I'm a little tired of books with MCs who hook up in the first few pages. I've really come to appreciate the slow build. So if I had read this book 100 books ago, the beginning probably wouldn't have bored me so much. After their second sex-only hookup, when Kyle and Emory's relationship begins in earnest outside the bedroom, my interest picked up. Emory has been through a lot. It makes sense that he has a lot defenses in place. I did get tired of his waffling and stubbornness. What more could Kyle do to show he really cared and didn't care about his past? The relationship seemed a bit lopsided with Kyle making most of the meaningful overtures and being so understanding and patient. Still, I came to care about this couple. It was nice we got to see them live a bit as a couple. The epilogue was just right. Bonus points for Kyle wearing glasses. I'll give this book a 2.5. It was okay, I probably would have liked it more if I had read it when I first began reading m/m romances, but now it just didn't do it for me.I liked the premise, I liked the first chapter and the complications set up early on, but as I kept on reading i felt more and more let down. The stake's, for either of the characters,, weren't high enough for me to feel it was an exciting enough story. Emory's past, wasn't as awful as I expected when i started reading (don't get me wrong, I don't condone with how he was treated by his family or on the streets, I guess i just wanted worse because it is fiction and because of the title i thought there would be more of a mystery). And then I can't believe how stupidly Kyle kept acting. Yes, i know there's a difference between acting in your profession and acting as a partner, but still I think Kyle should have been better prepared to what to do and say to Emory than he did now.Despite my niggles, it is a rather cute story with sweet characters,a heap of positive supporting characters, a baby (niece) and a dog - particularly if you haven't already read a huge bunch of cute and warm m/m romance stories with more feel-good than conflict. It just wasn't enough for me, at least not right now.
What do You think about Analyzing Emory (2013)?
It was good. Nothing surprising or new for sure, but still a nice story with lovable characters.
—grrrrrrr24
Really enjoyed this and would love a follow up a few years in the future??!!
—Kels
3.5 starsOverall it was well written and deserves a buy.
—kale2013
Look at this cover... It's amazing!!MUST. HAVE!!!!
—Wolf
