Touch & Geaux (Cut & Run Series Book 7)

This is a review for the entire series, not just this one book.The series was recommended to me on social media by a friend of a friend who said it was different from most male/male books as the focus was on the plot, characters and story-line rather than the sex. Thus, I decided to give the first book a go; I really enjoyed it and ended up buying, reading and enjoying the entire series.As the person recommending it to me said it is not all about the sex. In fact the sex does not make up a great part of the series; yes, there is a fair amount of sex and there are some detailed and long scenes. However, it doesn't seem forced and step-by-step, it feels very real and about two men in love, not just two men having sex. Also, for the most part the sex was a necessary part of the books and moved the story forward rather than just being there in order to titivate.I got caught up in the world of Zane & Ty and enjoyed the case aspect of the books as well as the personal aspects. It showed a different side to the FBI from what I had hitherto seen or read. All of the characters were real and far more than just cardboard cut-outs - even those who had very small, at times 'walk on', parts. The writers are clearly fanfic writers (which is not a criticism or a negative thing, quite the opposite) who have branched out into mainstream writing and have, for the most part, made an extremely good job of doing so. The fact that I did read the whole series is proof of that. It is a series I thoroughly enjoyed and read all the way through without breaking off to read any other books.So why have I only given it three stars? Well, because there were a few things which irked and even irritated me and spoilt to an extent my reading of the series.Firstly: Why, oh, why, oh why, with twenty-six letters from which to choose, did the writers decide to give both leading men surnames that began with the same letter? That's one of the huge no-nos in writing. It completely spoilt the first book for me, as every time the surname was used by anyone other than Zane or Ty, I had to pause and remember (even go back on occasions) who was being spoken to or about. That even happened a few times in later books. Given in one of the books the authors use a similar thing when they give another pair of lovers the same initials but reversed, I'm guessing they thought it was cute or something - it really wasn't; it was very annoying.Secondly: The chapter lengths in a lot of the books were far, far, far too long. Twenty, thirty, in some cases forty minutes for a chapter (and I'm a pretty fast reader) is a ridiculous length.Thirdly: The formatting in some books could have been better. There was a lack of proper hyper-links in some of the contents pages (i.e. you couldn't go to a particular chapter) & also the fact that a couple of the books only allowed you to see the reading time of the whole book rather than the length of individual chapters. These mistakes are unnecessary as it is so easy to create a contents page with links to chapters.Fourthly: The price. I bought the ebooks and thought, especially given the formatting in some books, them to be somewhat expensive for what they were. I would have expected them to have been priced at a least a pound less than they were.Would I recommend the series? Yes, insofar as it's a good, well-written, gripping series with very good characterisation and plots and a male/male romance where the sex is not the main theme of the books. On that score it's very recommendable. However, due to the above mentioned 'issues', at the price the books are I'm not certain I could wholeheartedly recommend the series - not without mentioning the cons as well as the pros.All that said, it is a series which I shall reread.

Review of books 1 - 8Where have I been? How could I have not read this series until now? The Cut & Run series is a must for MM romance readers.FBI Special Agents Ty & Zane appear outwardly different but we soon see they are similar in many ways. Ty, with his rep for being difficult to work with, likes to ruffle suited Zane's feathers but Zane has many surprises up his sleeve.Each book features its own suspense plot which, although focusing on Ty and Zane, draw in great secondary characters (members of their families, colleagues, marine buddies).This series isn't insta-romance, it's a slow sizzle as 2 pig headed men get to know each other through the job. They have to rely on each other, trust each other & look after each other, building a bond which although tested to the max, withstands every challenge coming their way.Be prepared for laughter, tears, uncertainty, despair, tenderness and smoking sexual chemistry combined with truly excellent suspense plots.Love love love this series. Ty & Zane are THE couple of MM romance.

Re-read 28th April - 29th April 2018Once again I was riveted and couldn’t read fast enough.Yes the plot is crazy and I do mean crazy as everything is thrown in. Yet while the story itself left me shaking my head I still couldn’t get enough.And don’t get me started on the ending...Another shout out for Ty’s only T.shirtTy was wearing tattered jeans and a gray T-shirt with an angry elephant on it, holding a knife, that read “Elephants never forget, and they never forgive.”Original review.Going back to New Orleans this was always going to be a darker book and I wasn't sure at first if I was going to like it. A lot of the past is dragged up in this one and we learn things we'd rather not know, we're shown glimpses of the men they were and worry that after this book they won't be the same again but in the end it's another great book in this amazing series and I hope the next book is out soon, very soon

Another fantastic addition to the series! This one is probably the hardest of the series to read so far, what with the big reveal of secrets and the emotional impacts they have. However, the plot is beautifully crafted, the characters brought to life and it's good to see more of Recon Team Sidewinder. I'd definitely recommend this book to those reading the series (although maybe have some tissues ready!). As soon as I'd finished this book I immediately bought and read the spin off book "Shock and Awe" following Nick and Kelly which brings you up to the action at the end of Touch and Geaux and I'm now about to start book 8 because I can't possibly wait any longer!

This series was one of my first forays in this genre and I've been in love ever since. The writing is passionate especially in the later books, you can really tell the authors' put their hearts and souls in this series.

This is another great book from the best series Who could not love or have feelings for the two guyswho love each other so much and have to spend most of their time pretending that they do not and arejust work partners I will never get tired of them.This book is another great with stories about the past included in the storyThe feelings between the two are obvious and I couldnt help feeling for them.Its a good book with a great story and lots happeningA book well worth buying

I have been a huge fan of this series ever since Goodreads suggested it, and while I was sceptical at first, it drew me in. It has grown from strength to strength, each one better than the last, and this is no exception.I felt my heart breaking for Zane and was crying before I even realised it, and it takes a hell of a story to achieve that kind of reaction.I am chomping at the bit for the next book!