From the blog of Elisa Rolle from Rosa is for Romance

Excerpt of Review:

This one is maybe the most romantic novel I have read by Shayla Kersten. It's a very classical romance, with all the little things that make squeeze a romance lover. And then I always have had a thing for first love turning in everlasting love. Plus both Paul than Randy are very nice characters, and Randy is perfect in his behavior, he knows when to push Paul, but also when to stepback and give him enough room to make his own choices. ... PS: HOT HOT HOT cover by Les Byerley, I would buy the book only to have this cover, and since the book is very good, the cover is a very appreciated plus!

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Simply Romance Reviews

Rating: B+

Reviewer: Tonie

Excerpt of Review:

Past Lies is a wonderful read. Paul's journey to accept himself send you on a roller coaster of thoughts and feelings, from ecstasy to self-loathing. Ms. Kersten writes her heroes with incredible realism...Randy and Paul themselves, steal your heart from page one and keep you turning page after page.

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Book Utopia

Rating: 36/50

Reviewer: Book Utopia Mom

Excerpt of Review:

When it comes to sex scenes, Shayla Kersten is a pro. She is almost always hot and heavy, whether it’s het or gay, and this release is no different. It takes Kersten’s trademark steam and offers it to readers in a clean, competent package. There’s variety, and emotion, and just enough angst to make each scene unique.

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The Romance Studio

Rating: 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Hayley

Excerpt of Review:

The developing relationship between the two men was well written with fascinating insight into the emotions and fears that Paul must overcome. ... The emotions the men reveal range from self-loathing to ecstasy and Shayla Kersten has used a deft hand to portray the obstacles that these men will have to overcome to find a love.

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Just Erotic Romance Reviews

Rating: 4 Stars

Heat Level: O

Reviewer: Marcy Arbitman

Review:

Randy Martin has reluctantly come back home for his twenty-year high school graduation reunion. Knowing that he was gay and that his small town would never accept him, Randy skipped town the moment that he graduated. Paul Loughton, a lawyer and budding politician was concerned about seeing Randy again. He stayed in town and was afraid that Randy would be too much a reminder of high school. Will Paul finally have to admit to himself that he is gay?

Past Lies was an amazingly orgasmic book bringing the past to the future. Life in their small town was very difficult for anyone different and Paul's father was a seriously homophobic judge. Randy had been crazy about Paul in high school and when drunken Paul made a pass, Randy was more than happy to accept. For the first time, Paul had sex with a man, even though he was not ready to admit that he was gay. Randy was a strong-willed, but kind man and I liked him very much. Differently, Paul was afraid to be open but he was in love with Randy. Their sexual encounters were very graphic—use a toy, you will need one. The secondary characters were both helpful and nasty. My favorite characters were Paul and Randy's mothers. What a pair! Mothers know everything. Ms. Kersten wrote a terrific novel and I expect readers to enjoy it as did I.
 

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Reviewer: Aris

Excerpt of Review:

This is a wonderful intense reunion for both Randy and Paul. The sensuality and passion that they finally release in one another's embrace sizzles as they both act on their former fantasies. A wonderful story to read making the reader wish for old memories to be fulfilled themselves.

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Fallen Angels

Rating: 4 Angels

Reviewer: Jordan

Excerpt of Review:

The story is full of want, despair, need and bits of hope from both men until you feel so desperately bad and good at the same time that you can’t tell where one leaves off and the other begins. When the climax comes it leaves you wondering if there is any way to work out the problem keeping these two apart. However, the end, oh, the end is so satisfying it’s worth all angst that comes before.

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Romance Junkies

Reviewer: Christina

Excerpt of Review:

PAST LIES by Shayla Kersten is a hot and enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting. Randy and Paul are interesting characters. I particularly enjoyed the way Paul’s character develops throughout the story. His relationship with Randy gives him the courage to change his life.

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