Citywide - Santino Hassell I read this so long ago. I loved the rest of the series and couldn't wait for more. I didn't love this one, but I did like it. Around the time that I read it, all kinds of things came out about the author. It really ruined my experience so I wasn't able to leave a review at the time.

This short story collection is set in the series Five Boroughs.  These can probably be read as standalone novellas, but would better read in order with the series.  There are three books included, but for the review purposes we will look at the first story, Rerouted.

 

Chris is trying to move on with his life.  He is trying not to think about his past encounters with both Jace and Aiden.  The couple have a kind of open relationship that leaves room for someone like Chris.

 

Aiden & Jace have been trying to come up with a way to talk Chris into coming back and being with them more.  He has been distant lately, and this is a cause for some concern.  Is  there something wrong?

 

This was such a nice quick read.  Lovely characters I was excited to see again.  Also many visitors from the previous books in the series are present.  I like the fast pace of these books.  I also adore the banter and real world situations that feel like you are right there.  I am always feeling like I am home with this series.  I give this collection a 3/5 Kitty's Paws UP!

 

 

***This early copy was given by Netgalley and its publishers, in exchange for an honest review.

Citywide - Santino Hassell 4.5 Stars.


Rerouted. 5/5.

“And you’ve been what’s missing, baby. You weld all our pieces together. When you’re with us , or just texting us , your presence in our lives makes everything . . . better.”

After getting Jace,Aiden,and Chris's story in [b:Third Rail|36475156|Third Rail (Five Boroughs, #5.5)|Santino Hassell|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1508946890s/36475156.jpg|58184713] I couldn't wait to get more of these three men's story and this Novella was just perfect.After a few hook ups,Chris has been trying to distance himself from Jace and Aiden-not because he doesn't want to be with them,it's more a case of he's terrified to get too involved and let his feelings for them become more than just sexual.
When a record-breaking heatwave puts New York at a virtual standstill the three men find themselves together again and this time there's no escaping the deep feelings they're beginning to develop for each other.
If ever there was a perfect M/M/M combination...this is it! They're hot,sexy,sweet,and so right together.

Just delicious...


Gridlocked. 3.5/5

“So I’m special,” she murmured. “Special,” I confirmed. “And mine.”

Ever since Mere was introduced in previous books I've been a little bit fascinated by her and it was great to get an insight into her character a bit more here.Her and Tonya couldn't be more different.On the surface it might appear Mere has a privileged life but she's not without her emotional baggage.Ex Marine,Tonya is tough,straight talking and she's never been interested in a relationship before-that is,until she can't get a certain Blonde out of her head.
Even though this is a Novella their relationship developed well and their sexual chemistry is HOT-I would never have thought I'd enjoy F/F sex scenes so much!
I definitely wanted more....





Derailed. 4/5

“We’ve got this, Angelito,” I said softly. “I promise.(...)

Stephanie and Angel have known each other since they were young....
Stephanie is strong,independent,and definitely doesn't want to depend on a man,
Angel...what can I say?I absolutely adored him.Seriously,who wouldn't want an Angel in their life?.. ..he's one of my new favourite characters by this Author.
There's an obvious connection between them and it's not just sexual.They've been on/off fuck buddies for a while,both of them skirting around what they want and mean to each other.But what happens when they find themselves doing the fake boyfriend/girlfriend thing for a weekend?
Stephanie did infuriate me at times but by the end I definitely got her more and where she was coming from.

Conclusion:

This is a fantastic addition to the Five Boroughs Series.I'm desperately hoping we get more from these characters in the coming books....

-the sex is smoking hot,
-the feelings and connections are there,
-the writing is just as brilliant,as always,
-and the way all the characters lives are interwoven is just perfect.

Highly Recommended........

My reviews are posted on DirtyBooksObsession