Let’s take a little look inside of This Is My Church by Sasha Avice, one of the books in the Contested Possession series.
This Is My Church was a read that tugged at the corners of my comfort zone, but it was definitely worth the read – the relationship and character developments were fantastic and I loved the tension, chemistry, emotions and angst.
Thad and Lacy were opposites to the extreme, Thad being heavily religious and trying to do right by the expectations placed on him by his family and faith, while Lacy was more of a wildcard – with some unhealthy coping mechanisms. Both of them being flawed characters made for a raw and emotional story, and I highly recommend this one if you’re looking these things and a bit of an unconventional romance read!
How it begins…
“You’ve got a new friend,” Cary said.
“Huh?” Lacy lifted his head from where he was bent over tying his shoe laces and followed Cary’s gaze.
Tropes
- sport
- friends to lovers
- teammates
- opposites attract
- sexual discovery
- first time
Lacy carded his hand through his hair. “For what it’s worth? I reckon this is my church.”
“What is?” Thad said against his skin.
“You and me,” Lacy murmured.
What to expect
- raw and emotional
- flawed characters
- substance abuse
- a little pining
- kink exploration & group play
- religious themes
- slow burn
“Ya know, for a church boy,” Lacy tugged on his hair. Thad looked up. “You’re about the filthiest dude I ever met.”
Thad blushed, but he leaned up and whispered his reply against Lacy’s lips.
“I am, but just for you.”
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