Wrong Way Romance Sweet Dreams Ebook' title='Wrong Way Romance Sweet Dreams Ebook' />This page contains reviews and book lists for vampire fiction for young adultsteens. This is a resource for both readers and librarians. FREE Today In this high school sweethearts romance, a small town girl has always believed her second chance rancher was the only man for her. But life intervened. Wrong Way Romance Sweet Dreams Ebook' title='Wrong Way Romance Sweet Dreams Ebook' />Brents Brain My Books. THE OTTO DIGMORE SERIESA Series for AdultsThe Otto Digmore Difference. By Brent Hartinger. Book 1 in The Otto Digmore SeriesRoad tripOtto Digmore is a 2. But hes also a burn survivor with scars on half his face, and all indications are that hes just too different to ever find real Hollywood success. Now hes up for an amazing new role that could change everything. Problem is, he and his best friend Russel Middlebrook have to drive all the way across the country in order to get to the audition on time. Its hard to say which is worse the fact that so many things go wrong, or that Russel, an aspiring screenwriter, keeps comparing their experiences to some kind of road trip movie. Theres also the fact that Otto and Russel were once boyfriends, and Otto is starting to realize that he might still have romantic feelings for his best friend. Just how far will Otto go to get the role, and maybe the guy, of his dreams Author Brent Hartinger first introduced the character of Otto Digmore in 2. Lambda Award winning books about Russel Middlebrook. Back then, Otto was something pretty unusual for YA literature a disabled gay character. Now, more than a decade later, Otto is grown up and finally stepping into the spotlight on his own. The Otto Digmore Difference, the first book in a new stand alone series for adults, is about much more than the challenges of being different. Its also about the unexpected nature of all of lifes journeys, and the heavy price that must be paid for Hollywood fame. But more than anything, its a different kind of love story, about the frustrating and fantastic power of the love between two friends. Listen to me discuss this book. ReviewsIn this frank and funny tale, Hartinger does an especially fine job of handling Ottos complex feelings for Russel without falling back on a generic rom com happy ending. A fresh take on the theme of achieving self acceptance in a world that discourages difference, it delivers. A heartwarming story about staying true to yourself whatever others might think. Kirkus ReviewsIt is beautiful and poignant and hits every pitch just right. More than once, and not even at particularly emotional moments, I was both laughing and crying over what a relief it was to know someone else out there gets it. For polished storytelling, brilliantly drawn characters, and finely crafted subtext, this gets our highest rating. Divine MagazineI loved this book It really digs deep into Otto from his relationship with his scars and what they mean for his life to his feels on Russel, showbiz, his childhood and where he is in his life at age 2. Reading what motivates him was fascinating because he is the very different character in the Russel universewhich of course make the title of this book very appropriate. Im eagerly looking forward to seeing where Otto goes from here. Jeff and Wills Big Gay Fiction PodcastThanks, Brent, not just for making Ottos life better, but for touching my heart and making me feel so deeply. Highest Rating Rainbow Book ReviewsAn engrossing, excellently written, at times poignant and at times funny story of a very important time in gay mens lives. Highest Rating OJHe. SayI laughed out loud. Wrong Way Romance Sweet Dreams Ebook' title='Wrong Way Romance Sweet Dreams Ebook' />IBooks top ebook best seller list for the iPad and iPhone at the Apple iBookstore. Chart of the best selling ebooks 2017 updated daily. Both Otto Digmore and The Otto Digmore Difference were easy to fall in love. Sensible Reason. MagazineI absolutely adored it. Highest Rating Mirrigold. RUSSEL MIDDLEBROOK THE FUTON YEARSA Series for AdultsThe Thing I Didnt Know I Didnt Know. By Brent Hartinger. Book 1 in Russel Middlebrook The Futon YearsI guess this was what they meant by a loss of innocence. Who knewRussel Middlebrook is twenty three years old, gay, and living in trendy Seattle, but life isnt keeping up with the hype. Most of his friends have a direction in lifeeither ruthlessly pursuing their careers or passionately embracing their own aimlessness. But Russel is stuck in place. All he knows is that crappy jobs, horrible dates, and pointless hook ups just arent cutting it anymore. Whats the secret What does everyone else know that he doesnt Enter Kevin, Russels perfect high school boyfriend. Could rekindling an old flame be the thing Russel needs to get his life back on track Or maybe the answer lies with a new friend, an eccentric screenwriter named Vernie Rose, who seems plenty wise. Or what the hellMaybe Russel will find some answers by joining his best friend Gunnars crazy search for the legendary Bigfoot One way or another, Russel is determined to learn the all important secret to life, even if its a thing he doesnt even know he doesnt know. Author Brent Hartinger first made a splash writing books for teens. The Thing I Didnt Know I Didnt Know, Hartingers first book for older readers, is just as much of a page turner as his earlier works, with plenty of his trademark irreverent humor. But now his books have grown up along with his readers, exploring the issues of new adults, especially the complicated matter of love and sex. How To Crack Xilisoft Video Cutter 2/ Download. Listen to me discuss this book. Awards and Honors1 Amazon Bestseller Gay FictionA Forever Young Adult Best of 2. Pick. An Audio Book on Audible. Available in Spanish. ReviewsA great read. Russels narrative voice is engaging and unflinchingly honest. You cant help but love him I finished the book smiling. ISRBRA superb read Hartinger nails the voice of a character right on the precipice of adulthood, a young man who feels lost amid a Seattle landscape full of adults who have it all figured out, peers who seem to have either unstoppable career drive or passionate aimlessness. Its fun, moving, and real. Read it Bill Konigsberg, award winning author of Openly Straight and Out of the PocketBrent Hartinger ushers irrepressible fan favorite Russel Middlebrook into the next phase of his life with trademark wit and heart. Readers who have grown up with Russel will welcome this latest chapter in his always entertaining and frequently moving misadventures, while those meeting him for the first time will quickly find themselves with a new best friend. Michael Thomas Ford, author of Last Summer and Full CircleThe Thing I Didnt Know I Didnt Know is a real page turner and I laughed, I gasped, I cheered for Russel, and everything in between as I read it. Brent hits the nail on the head when describing adulthood for the new generation how we have dreams, fears, and are lost. Sensible Reason MagazineRussel Middlebrook is an extremely engaging character, and I positively adored him. For as little as Russel seems to think is going on in his life, he certainly kept me captivated with his story. Swept Away by RomanceA success and hopefully the first of many books of its genre. Gay City News. The Music Video of the Song Based on this BookFor the story behind this video, click here. Barefoot in the City of Broken Dreams. By Brent Hartinger. Book 2 in Russel Middlebrook The Futon YearsThere was no way moving to Los Angeles was going to make me give up my soul. After all, Id already seen all the movies about Hollywood. I knew how things worked. Twenty four year old Russel Middebrook and his boyfriend have moved to Los Angeles so Russel can try to make it as a screenwriter. Almost right away, in a forgotten old house off of Sunset Boulevard, Russel meets Isaac Brander, a once famous film producer who is convinced he can turn Russels screenplay into a movie. Russel knows that success cant possibly come this easy.