Aced

Left with a cliff hanger..love this series..love the characters 😂 can't wait to read next book..hope they work it out

Aced by Ella Frank & Brooke Blaine4.5 stars!!“I’d wanted him before I met him. But now, with him sitting so close to me, it was physically painful not to reach out and take him.”When these two authors collaborate sparks fly and they certainly flew with this baby. Aced is a crossover with a side character from Ella Frank’s Sunset Cove Series and a side character from Brooke Blaine’s LA Liaisons Series, total genius!! Dylan was the hot model/surfer dude who was roommates with Derek in Devil’s Kiss and Ace appeared in Hooker, the hot movie star actor who Shayne became a beard for. Add these two men together and you get one hot and sexy M/M read, what else did you expect when Ella Frank is involved! I will say though that Aced can be read as a standalone but I can highly recommend the books that they first appeared in.“…I love looking at you. For any reason. Even just to reassure myself that I’m not imagining you…”I had been eagerly anticipating a Dylan book, while we got to know a little about him in Devil’s Kiss you always knew that there was something more lurking underneath his happy-go-lucky attitude and demeanour. Dylan never seemed to take life seriously and once you get to know his family there are plenty of reasons why this has filtered down the family chain, however, scenes with his family were hilarious and really added another dimension to Dylan. Being a top model and on billboards everywhere Dylan is really beginning to get noticed, so when he gets a call asking him to work on a film he jumps at the chance to try something new, it also doesn’t hurt that the man he has been drooling over for years is the in the leading role.Ace Locke outed himself in Hooker to save Shayne’s relationship and his movie franchise is still going strong. Since he came out he has not been near a man nor has felt inclined to be either. Ace doesn’t want to bring them into the certain s*** storm that will erupt with the paps clamouring for that first of anything. However, his restraint is going to be tested to its limits when he finds out that one of the film extras is none other than the male model he has been lusting and drooling over every day on his way to work, that billboard has nearly made him crash a few times!“Because sitting there, like I’d pulled him off the billboard myself, was Marky effing Mark.”Ace is a cocky, arrogant a$$ at times, but this is the macho man persona he portrays to go with his movie character’s franchise. Underneath that bravado though is a man who is desperate to love and desperate to be loved. Being in the world he is he trusts no-one bar a select few and keeps people at arm’s length to protect himself and his private life. Ace was adorable, his personality was infectious and his alpha male tendencies certainly made their way into the bedroom or any other place that took his fancy. Once the beast was unleashed there was no stopping him. He was generous, kind hearted and extremely vulnerable which made Dylan such a good match, his kind hearted easy-going nature was definitely what Ace needed.“Dylan definitely had me. I just wondered how long he would want me.”When these two first meet both their fantasies are standing before them in the flesh, the chemistry and attraction was off the charts and the sexual tension was palpable. Movie sets have ears and eyes so it is hard for these two to hide that insane chemistry that is definitely going on. These two were scorching hot together, kindle combusting hot. Ella Frank knows how to pen M/M as she has so brilliantly shown us, but add that cheekiness of Brooke Blaine into the mix and it seems Ms Frank needs an A+ in corruption. The desert, OMG the desert…hot for more than the weather! So many stand out scenes that will leave you frantically chugging water to cool yourself down.“…And that realization had me gone. Lost. Forever ruined by the one man I’d never expected. I was on complete and utter Locke-down.”I adored everything about this book, from the first time their eyes met in the flesh you knew you were going to be in for one hell of a ride. The cloak and dagger, the disguises all add pressure but underneath all that were two people that genuinely loved each other and wanted to keep themselves to themselves just a little longer. However, we too must wait a little longer, August I believe, because these two were sneaky, sneaky, sneaky. It seems our Ace and Dylan have a lot more story to tell so now I am waiting with baited breath; August cannot come soon enough. Bring it on…and quickly!!

I fell in love when these two women wrote Sex Addict together, and I knew there was something special happening in the universe when they decided to combine their characters in Aced. This series can be read separately but trust me when I say you should read Ella Frank's Sunset Cove series and Brooke Blaine's L.A. Liaisons series. Not only are they great reads, but that's where you first meet the two hunks that are in Aced, Dylan Prescott and Ace Locke. And let me tell you, they are pure magic together.Both guys seem extremely confident in who they are and are very assertive in their own respective lives. The part that really stuck with me is how Ace, who is easily the most popular A-list actor in Hollywood was able to be so vulnerable and strong at the same time. He's very straight forward and cocky, but he also has this side to him that you desperately want to learn more about. And Dylan is SO beyond perfect to be the one that gets to peel back those layers.Dylan is a model who is trying to get his start in "the business" when he stumbles on a job that just happens to star the one and only Ace Locke. Ace has been the subject of many of Dylan's self-sessions if you know what I mean, and unbeknownst to him, he's been the same for Ace. So when these two finally come face to face you can only imagine the sexual tension resting just below the surface. And the chemistry is amazing! Dylan's personality is different than Ace's in the respect that he knows exactly what he wants and he's not afraid to go for it, he definitely has no filter and says what he means. I loved this dynamic between the guys so much, it really made for some good banter. GREAT banter, actually!There are so many things you learn about Ace and Dylan and those little things really are what had me so intrigued with these two characters, just like Dylan had to wait and be patient with Ace, as a reader you get to go through that with both guys and it was so fun learning more about them. And can I just say you will also laugh your ass off reading this book, sure it's SEXY as hell, but some of the one-liners are so freaking funny.A lot of the laughs I experienced came from some of the side characters.Dylan's family is laugh out loud hilarious!! And I'm not over exaggeratingZiggy, his dad, His mom- Sunshine, you'll learn about the names as you read, but trust me when I say how great they were! Paige and Shayne are also in here, and if you've read Brooke's L.A. Liaison series you already know how funny these ladies can be! They were all such a great addition to this story, there's nothing like a crazy family and some hilarious friendships to get you through life.Aced is seriously a fantastic read, the writing was seamless and the chemistry between the characters was absolutely perfect, not to mention HOT, HOT, HOT! I can only imagine the blushing going on between these two Authors while writing some of these scenes! There is a cliffhanger which means there will be a second book so yay!!!! But don't worry, you won't want to bite your arm off or anything. It's a perfect cliffhanger by my standards and I love cliffys! This is definitely a must read!

Dylan Prescott, male model poster boy, has gotten his chance in his first movie. He arrives at the studio for the casts read through only to discover the star of the show is the man whose movies he has been bingeing over and dreaming about for years is the in the starring roll.Ace Locke, action man, movie star drives into the studio parking lot in his Lamborghini. He’s nearly late because he spent so much time admiring a male underwear billboard on the highway that has attracted his attention. Trying to park he nearly knocks over another man heading into the studio. He rolls down his window and shouts telling him to watch where he going, getting dagger looks back.With all the cast assembled for the reading, seated in a circle, they each stand and introduce themselves. And so Ace and Dylan meet for the first time. Neither can believe their eyes.The story is very exciting and steamy, Ace was forced to come out a year ago in order to protect a friend, however, he has never been seen out with a boyfriend, and is being stalked by paparazzi at every turn.Dylan is out and proud, lacks a filter and has family baggage he hides. He Was adopted by a lovely couple of hippies whom he loves and they love him. Book 1 ends on a cliffhanger and there are 3 books in the series and I just have to get there and read how they handle the crisis. Brooke Blaine and Ella Frank have written another really hot and steamy story.

I loved this story (and I've only read half so far) I'm so looking forward to the next book. What I love most is that characters from other books keep popping up, Logan, I've read his and Tate's story, Derek, I've read his too.I've read so many stories that inter connect, only one slight criticism is that I read a couple out of order, I love each one is so different. Please do more with these interconnected characters. A+. I couldn't ask for better.

As others have said, there was nowhere in the blurb about this book that stated it was a cliffhanger. It also stated there was no need to read the books where Ace (stupid name) & Dylan were introduced. Well, that's not strictly true as am guessing that if you'd had, there would be more of a connection to both of these characters. As it was, Ace's character left me cold & though I liked Dylan, I found he seemed to concede to Ace far too often.Am irritated that the authors did not state was cliffhanger ending & was realising this as reached about 85% & things actually started to happen. The club incident in Vegas seemed OTT to me, along with the cliff hanger. The banter wasn't always especially funny & other than initial attraction via looks (& Dylan having worshiped Ace's career) there didn't seem to be much holding the two together. There were also cameos from Frank's previous tales, which were fine, but to be honest, little seemed to actually happen & it would have been far better to have cut some of the waste & put both books (presuming there are going to be 2) into one.Having disliked Frank's 'Finley' & found the last installment of Logan & Tate's tale disappointing, am beginning to think this author is not for me. Am in two minds as to whether I'll buy & read part 2, as who knows whether that'll be the end of it (& when exactly it's out).

4.25 stars from me. I said I wouldn't read another Ella Frank story, but what can I say?? The blurb drew me in, and I got to read about 2 really likeable, hot and sexy guys whose only crime is that they're men who want to date...ooh, and a world famous actor and budding super model - remind anyone of Zachary Quinto and Miles McMillan??Not doing an in-depth review, but of course Ace and Dylan trying to keep their fledgling relationship under wraps is the main focus of the story. This is NOT a standalone, there IS a cliffie...it's also light, fluffy, romantic and scorching hot in places (especially at the private club...), I had a helluva good time reading it!! Logan (from Try) makes a guest appearance as Ace's lawyer, and just a teeny niggle... I could've done without the silly chapter titles though, rather immature I thought.

I'm a huge fan of Ella frank's books but have never read Brooke Blaine. Didn't stop me one clicking of course and I'm SO glad i did. Ace and Dylan are off the pages hot for each other and my kindle nearly sizzled under the heat of their passion. Model meets A list Hollywood celeb due to them both being on the same film project and the sparks fly from there. But alongside the heat and the passion there is sweetness and understanding on both sides and the ever changing dynamic between these 2 kept me on my toes. Ace is newly out but not with anyone and Dylan has never been in the closet or hidden who he is. With some adjustment (snort) on both sides, they reach a compromise and pursue their attraction to one another. How long can they keep it quiet and will their fledgling relationship buckle under the pressure of being found out?Loved this book more than the amount of stars on Hollywood Boulevard.... more please.