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Concourse
Concourse | Santino Hassell
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Ashton Townsend is the most famous celebutante of Manhattan's glitterati. The black sheep of his wealthy family, he's known for his club appearances, Instagram account, and sex tape. Most people can't imagine him wanting for anything, but Ashton yearns for friendship, respect, and the love of his best friend--amateur boxer Valdrin Leka. Val's relationship with Ashton is complicated. As the son of Ashton's beloved nanny, Val has always bounced between resenting Ashton and regarding him as his best friend. And then there's the sexual attraction between them that Val tries so hard to ignore. When Ashton flees his glitzy lifestyle, he finds refuge with Val in the Bronx. Between Val's training for an upcoming fight and dodging paparazzi, they succumb to their need for each other. But before they can figure out what it all means--and what they want to do about it--the world drags them out of their haven, revealing a secret Val has kept for years. Now, Ashton has to decide whether to once again envelope himself in his party-boy persona, or to trust in the only man who's ever seen the real him.
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Christy2318
Concourse | Santino Hassell
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Childhood friends aka poor little rich boy & nanny‘s son turned lovers. Total trope but the characterization & writing make it all feel fresh. I love how Ashton & Val feel like real people with complexities & contradictions. I wish I had bought these when they were still for sale because I could see myself rereading. #romantsy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Irisheyz77
Concourse | Santino Hassell
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4.5 stars! This is probably my favorite in the series to date...loved the raw emotion and all the heart achy feels of this one!! So sad that its over!

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dylanisreading
Concourse | Santino Hassell
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SH did it again. Made me feel some type of way, to quote a MC in this book. I must admit I put this down for a little bit after getting super frustrated with the two heroes who kept lying to each other and themselves, but boy do they turn a corner about a third of the way in. I stayed up too late devouring this because their character arcs are amazing. Gritty romance FTW. Run, don't walk, to get this. #romantsy #queerlit

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ToniFGMAMTC
Concourse | Santino Hassell
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#CONCOURSE #SantinoHassell
Valdrin is from Albanian descent and working multiple jobs to stay afloat. Ashton is from old money and became famous for a bit of 'acting out' and social media. These guys are just perfect compliments to each other, almost opposites in many areas but similar in heart. I completely fell into the life they were leading and couldn't put the book down. I love when I have a reading experience like that.

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dylanisreading
Concourse | Santino Hassell
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I really need the two in this to stop with their miscommunication. Especially one of them. I do not have the patience for it right now. Also, go to therapy please. #romantsy #bookishproblems

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bookishkai
Concourse | Santino Hassell
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I pre-order books from Riptide five and six at a time, and then I usually forget until the email shows up that I have a book available. Of course it's a Santino Hassell book this time; I love this series so much. Now my plans are all messed up. Keep reading my TBRs for the #springcleaningreadathon or start this?