ReviewsSmart Bitches - Trashy Books B+ I received an email from a reader who said, “I am interested in you reviewing a personal favorite of mine.... I’m eager to hear your thoughts about a book that, in a very short time, I’ve come to love.” Such a simple endorsement caught my attention, and I read it in a marathon session that ended with me straddling a running treadmill, unable to accept that I’d clicked “next page” and there WAS NO NEXT PAGE. It was over! And I was left with no more of a wonderfully sweet (in a good way) romance, though I was consoled by a hefty dose of “Just finished a good romance euphoria.” Caught Running is a gay romance (it’s also pretty and witty). In a nutshell (hur): science geek with big giant brain reconnects with laid back PE teacher who coaches high school baseball team. Science geek + sports jock + zesty attraction = WIN! The process of the two of them unraveling their past and figuring out their present attraction is marvelous in the hands of Roux and Urban. Against the backdrop of the all-male enclave that is high school competitive varsity team sports, Jake and Brandon negotiate what is at essence a truly romantic story of two people falling in love, but because of the nuances of their characters and their backstory as well as the ancillary characters, it’s so much more than that.
Whipped Cream Reviews - Best Book Caught Running is an
awesome twist on the classic theme of the high school prom king getting
together with the valedictorian nerd long after graduation. I had a blast
watching their story unfold. Reviewed by Chamomile
Romance Junkies - Reviewed by Sarah W CAUGHT RUNNING is a wonderful contemporary romance. Jake and Brandon have some amazing chemistry. They go from a shy flirtation to an outright claiming, but it is done in a way that is very natural to their relationship. These two were not really friends; even at first, they were passing acquaintances. The authors did a great job of slowly evolving their relationship, throwing these characters together in situations where they had to take chances and let go of stereotypes. These men are not just the jock and the nerd; they are layered characters who are struggling with real issues. I really enjoyed watching these two fall for each other. Some scenes were comical, others more seductive, but there was always this vibrant current of energy between them. Abigail Roux and Madeleine Urban have penned a charming story. Jake and Brandon will steal your heart! Fallen Angel Reviews - 5 Angels Madeleine Urban and Abigail Roux have
taken the stereotypical story of the 'jock' and the 'nerd' and turned it
into a delightful story. Brandon is an introverted, studious man working on
his doctorate while teaching high school. He is dedicated to his students
and often spreads himself thin trying to help them be successful
academically. Jake appears to be the typical high school jock and Homecoming
King who went to college on a sports scholarship and then chose teaching
P.E. when his injuries prevented him from going Pro. But Jake is so much
more. The attraction between the two develops slowly but then takes off and
builds to a crescendo. Both men are smart, funny, and dedicated to their
students but Jake spends a great deal of time hiding his intelligence.
Ironically, both men are gay but neither knows about the other. The authors
have done an excellent job of portraying the sexual frustration that the
mutual attraction engenders and the effort that Jake and Brandon go to to
hide that attraction, from themselves and others. Once together the sensual
scenes are arousing and well written, they convey the emotional depth of
their feelings coupled with the anxiety because both feel that it's too good
to be true. |
Caught
Running by Madeleine Urban & Abigail Roux
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