This was a hot story with a plot that I loved!! Porn stars falling in love, on the set! Gay Porn Stars!! My dream! Watching as these two fell in love was so sexy, so sweet that I was awwing all over the place. Evan is the smooth, sexy almost arrogant guy who goes after what he wants and Pete is the one reeling, wondering how such a sexy guy could possibly want him!

Loved the story! Will be on the lookout for more from this author!!

Book Review

I had not read a book by Riptide Publishing in a while. They publish LGBTQ novels for different age groups from young readers straight up to adults and in multiple genres. This time I'm reviewing one of their more erotic titles, Action. Pete Griflow goes into the porn industry for financial reasons and though not the typical porn star, finds success. When he falls into a rut it puts his future and higher education at risk. So when he gets the chance to star in a huge summer production and meets a costar who actually loves the porn industry, a whole new dynamic is thrown into the story. The Porn industry isn't a business that's looked upon highly. Myself included. But this story does show the different dynamics of both the business and the people behind it. If you like reading erotic LGBT novels and want a different story that shows the ups and down of the sex business, this is for you. If you just love Riptide or willing to try a new book of any genre, this is also for you to take a look. Otherwise, you need to decide for yourself. NetGalley offered me a free e-galley in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 4 Stars

Porn stars falling in love, on the set? And it's MM no less?!? I am so there. Action is sweet and sexy and I fell in love with both Pete aka Jaden and Evan aka Kyle Darko. Pete is a sweet, awkward kind of guy who lacks self confidence, except when he's on set filming porn. Then he's smooth and sexy as a bottom in porn films. When he meets Kyle Darko at an audition to star in a movie with him, it's lust at first sight, for both men.

Watching as these two fell in love was so sexy, so sweet that I was awwing all over the place. Evan is the smooth, sexy almost arrogant guy who goes after what he wants and Pete is the one reeling, wondering how such a sexy guy could possibly want him. I found the contrast between Pete the real guy and Jaden the sexy alter ego really interesting and love that in real life Pete's just a regular guy like everyone else. And the fact that it was Evan who fell hard and obvious was just perfect!

Action is in entirely Pete's POV, so unfortunately we didn't get Evan's thoughts, except when he's talking and it's too bad because he's an interesting guy. He's the sort of alpha male we all love in romances, but he's not cardboard or cookie cutter. He's just as adorable as Pete, in the opposite way. Put him and Pete together and you get sexy, sweet magic!

4.5 Stars

Jaden/Pete and Darko/Evan meet when Evan chooses Pete as his co-star for an upcoming porn movie, Heat Wave, a story about two young men who meet and fall in love. No one ever expected life to imitate art.

Aww, this was such a sweet story. I loved both Pete and Evan. They are both likable characters, although I'll be honest, the story is told completely from Pete's POV, so I wasn't really sure what to make of Evan at first. He came off as a bit of a douche, but my view of him changed quickly. Pete is sort of shy, awkward and unsure of himself, while Evan is the complete opposite. He's confident and secure in not only who he is, but what he does. He's not only unashamed of being a Porn Star, but he's proud of it. He wants a career, not as an actor forever of course, but he wants to make a career in for himself in the industry, whereas for Pete, it's just a means to an end. It's just a way to get him through college.

I have to say I loved that while Pete and his mother are faithful and attend church, they were open minded. No one was going to burn in hell for being gay or being a Porn Star. I adored the secondary characters of Sana and Raj. I loved that along with Pete's mom, they were such a strong support system for Pete. Joshua, one of Pete's coworkers at the coffee shop, wasn't my favorite person, but he added comic relief to the story, and I wouldn't mind seeing him get a happy ending. *hint hint, nudge nudge*

This was a pretty low angst, sweet and sexy read. Although I was a bit sexually frustrated, I have to say I was pleased that the author took her time to get Pete and Evan into bed. You'd think being porn stars they'd just jump right in, but they didn't. The author really took her time developing a solid start to their relationship before she took them there. Pete and Evan had amazing chemistry, both on and off the set, and they were beyond hot together. All in all, this was a sweet and steamy romance that was really enjoyable, well-written and paced well. I'd highly recommend it!!

**copy provided to me via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**

Action is surely better than Hotline, though it didn't blow me off my feet or anything. It's a quick light read with more than a couple of steamy times and enjoyable characters, ideal for spending an afternoon curled up with a book deaf to the outside world. I enjoyed it a lot.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Erica – ☆☆☆☆☆
5 *fans myself* Stars

As a fan of Quinn Anderson, I was highly anticipating Action, like stalking the book. There are times when you've been waiting for a book, and the anticipation has your expectations too high. This isn't one of those cases. Action was better than I'd hoped for. I devoured every word and wanted more.

This is the second installment of the Murmur Inc. series, but could easily be read as a standalone.

Peter, aka Jaden at Murmur Inc., was an easy character to love. He's a college student, with a quirky, supportive mother and an absentee dad with a second family. Not wishing to tax his mother more, he works at a coffee shop to explain how he's paying his own tuition. Unlike in the first installment, our narrator isn't in the phone sex trade... he's a porn star.

Peter is only confident when he's 'Jaden' during production. But Peter is geeky, introspective, and introverted. He's gun-shy about dating after a bad experience during Freshman year in college. The 20-year-old is weeks shy of his 21st birthday when he meets "Kyle."

Kyle exudes confidence, drawing Peter like a moth to flame, and the boy can't summon his inner 'Jaden.' Peter turns into a stunned, at a loss for words, innocent geek during an audition for an upcoming movie that bridges the gap between porn and a real film.

Slow-burn. Tension-filled. Banter and dirty talk. I was hanging on every word of the novel, face flushed and eyes bugging out of my head, as two porn stars did their mating dance.

I was a bit terrified as the pages turned that the dreaded miscommunication, strife to add drama to draw out the story, would hit, and it would ruin the 'vibe' of the entire read. If you're like me, I'm going to put you out of your misery, so you can read and enjoy every word, without fear. It did add a bit of anticipation to the journey for me, but not in a good way. So, here ya go... Thank you, Quinn Anderson for NOT adding miscommunication, unnecessary drama, and for just allowing the boys' relationship to grow fluidly without hijacking it to keep the story going. I could feel the author's connection to the guy, and it made the story that much more special in my eyes.

The side characters were great – mom, the boss and coworker at the coffee shop, and the buddy at school. They added another dimension to the book which I appreciated. Truly a supportive cast.

At the end of the journey, I was thoroughly satisfied and felt light and happy. I cannot wait to get my hands on book three in this series and anything else Quinn Anderson writes.


Veronica – ☆☆☆
Pete has experience in the porn industry and is good at his job. He is working in porn to help pay for his way through college. In his non-porn life, he is shy, conservative, and keeping the fact that he works in porn a secret. His new co-star, Evan, on the other hand is confident, wants a career in porn, and doesn't keep that a secret from his family and friends.

Their attraction is instant, but working in the industry they do complicates things. I liked the buildup and watching them try to have a romance while working around their job. Their chemistry is strong and the story is very sexy. Pete keeping his porn life separate from the rest of his life provided a good amount of angst. I liked the little glimpses of life as a porn star and the different views Evan and Pete had on it.

There were times I wanted the story to move just a little faster, and I have to say I thought the ending in relation to their careers was a little convenient, but overall, this was a good story with plenty of heat.


Sarah – ☆☆☆☆☆
This book combines deliciously filthy smut with an incredibly sweet romance and perfect comic timing. Gawky, socially awkward Pete is wonderful as a porn star who moonlights as a barista. Confident, gorgeous Kyle is the perfect porn star. And while he is expected to seduce Pete’s character Jaden in their new movie, no one (especially not Pete) expects life to imitate porn. Costars falling for each other is an old storyline, but somehow the author manages to make this feel fresh.

Fans who enjoyed the phone sex in Hotline will enjoy the behind the scenes look at gay porn in Action. The world of porn is laid bare in all its ridiculous faux glamour and the result is more comic than sexy. But the genuine connection between Kyle and Pete is unbelievably hot. A steamy, explicit read, this is definitely not a book for public waiting rooms or train journeys.

Geeky Pete’s mundane reality as a student and barista trying to help his mum pay the bills makes his porn star existence seem even more absurd. I loved Pete’s eclectic friends and colleagues and I love the parallel lives he lives.

The ending feels a little bit rushed, but this is a fun, sexy read and I’m pretty sure realism was never an end goal. This is a fabulous read. I have fallen in love with Quinn Anderson’s writing and I can’t wait for her next story.

4.5 Stars

I really enjoyed this book. I want to make that clear... right from the start. Just like the first book in this series. I absolutely loved the characters in this book. Pete and Drake aka Evan had this out of this world chemistry! You could totally feel it coming out of the pages of this book!

But, I did have an issues with this book. And it's one of my pet peeves in books. Internal dialogue.
There was a lot of internal dialogue going on in this book. I felt the beginning of this book Pete was a lot in his head. Too much at times. I needed more character interaction and less full on conversations with themselves. I would say this was mostly in the beginning of the book.
I started to skim over some of it. It was just so long winded.

Once Pete and Evan started to film together and just interact more. It kind of tappers down. And you totally get sucked into their worlds.
The author did a fantastic job with Pete's and Evan's characters. You could feel the sexual attraction Evan and Pete had for each other. It was like they were in this fog. They couldn't see anything else that was in front of them... but each other.

And you feel everything. All those feeling you get when you first meet somebody. The honeymoon faze of a new relationship. I'm always iffy about love at first sight books. But I felt it worked in this book! Pete had this boyish innocence to him while Evan had the bad boy charm to him. It worked!

I wasn't really a fan of Colette. I felt she was a little bit too much into Pete's business. Making him feel like he had to hide his feeling for Evan or else. She just aggravated me. lol
And I also felt like Pete should've told his mom about everything at a different time. I wasn't feeling the whole setting of that whole talk.

Overall... this was a good read!!
I can't wait for the next book in this series!

This is the story of two guys from in the porn industry who meet on set and realizing they have explosive chemistry, decide to date. Jaden has been in the business for a while now and uses it to supplement his income while he is in college. Due to a relationship with his first love that turned into an ugly, judgmental and cruel ending when he was honest about his job, he has kept it completely separate from his real life, afraid of anyone else he knows finding out. He is using it as a means to an end, with plans on a different career after college. His trust issues have turned him into a bit of a shy, insecure person, when he isn’t on camera.

Evan, on the other hand, is relatively new to the porn scene, but is completely out to his friends and family about his porn career hoping to one day become a director or owner. He is confident and sure and knows what he wants, and that is the shy Pete, aka Jaden Prime, to be his costar.

Their chemistry is sizzling from the moment they meet, but they must remain professional for the sake of the job for different reasons. They tip toe around each other at first, not knowing if the other is just doing his job or not, and Pete’s insecurities and Evan’s hot and cold attitude cause them a few speed bumps along the way. But, once they realize their attraction is mutual, they take things to the next level, juggling their budding relationship with their job responsibilities.

I loved watching these two as they began their relationship. It was sweet and sexy and everything you’d expect from a young falling in love pairing. It was also easy to feel the energy and excitement of their firsts (outside of the work) and fun to watch as they tried to act like they were new to each other on set after already passing that base and flying for home in their personal lives. Typical expected issues, such as their jobs and how that would work should they continue getting serious, were handled with relative ease and little fanfare.

I did not read the previous book but believe this can easily be read on it’s own. Action was the porn aspect to the company, Murmer Inc., whereas Hotline, the first book, concentrated on the phone sex department. I really enjoyed it and look forward to seeing what’s next.

I loved the first book in the series, Hotline, a lot. The chemistry between the characters was off the charts even though both characters don’t know each other, other than through the phone. So I admit that my expectations for Action were high. And sadly it didn’t live up to them.

As I said I loved the chemistry between Zach and John from Hotline, and because of that I was expecting something similar explosive between Pete and Kyle. Maybe even more so considering that in Hotline for most of the story the guys don’t know what the other looks like and only have the voice to go by. I just didn’t feel it. At all. The first half of the book was slow and really dragged for me.
I was expecting a fun read but had a really hard time getting into it in the first place. And then it didn’t really hold my attention for the complete span of the book. I found my mind wandering so I had to go back a page or two to not miss anything. Which ist never a good sign for me. One thing that made it harder to follow was how sometimes their porn-names would be used and other times the real ones. I understand why you’d do that in the different settings. But as a reader it confused me, especially in the beginning when I don’t know the characters yet, who I was reading about at the moment.

I liked the characters most when they were playing their roles for the porn they were staring in together. That’s when I was hooked, when I was really looking forward to see what would happen next. But it wasn’t the “real” characters I cared about.

One thing that really bothered me was Joyce, a cis allo straight woman, and how she fetishized the gay men on the set. She says things like “gay porn is for women”; while the protags are present. And I just can’t with that. Anderson could have used that situation and have another character call her out on that notion, but it didn’t happen; they just let it slide.

Action, sadly, was not my thing. There’s going to be another book in this series which I’ll probably read. I might wait until we have more details, a blurb or something, but Action did not live up to my expectations. This is a “it’s me, not the book” situation though, so if you like the sound of it, maybe give it a try.

When you think of porn there's certain stereotypes that come to mind, notions of endless meaningless sex and arrogant participants. Some of those stereotypes are in fact on display in this romance set in the porn world, but there's also charming characters and heartfelt emotions that emerge from between the numerous erotically-charged scenes. This dichotomy makes for an engaging read that completely captivated me from the first page to the last.

Pete's a hard working young man struggling to make enough money to cover his college tuition. To that end, he made the decision to become a gay porn actor (Jaden Prime) and gained a bit of notoriety for his boyish looks. At first it was an enjoyable experience but lately it's starting to feel a bit stale. The moment he meets new boy on the block, Kyle Darko, though he suddenly feels energized. Pete's normally all about being a professional but Kyle (aka Evan) brings out a very unprofessional side to him that's making it harder to not mix business with pleasure. As they engage in a relationship off-screen their time on-screen becomes even more complicated as the truth starts blending with make-believe which keeps readers on the edge of their seats waiting to see if The End will lead to HEA. Pete's immensely appealing with his shy and awkward nature. He's self-deprecating and almost like a teenager when it comes to his early feelings for Evan as he never thinks of himself as sexy. His interactions with Evan early on were flirty but rife with uncertainty. The more time they spend together though the bolder and more outgoing he became. The more interactions they had the more endearing I found them as a couple which had me rooting for them from the very start.

Kyle Darko aka Evan's new to the gay porn world but quickly becoming a star. He has a commanding presence and it's led him to starring roles despite his newbie status. He's full of self-confidence and his initial meeting with Pete reflects that as it's clear who's in control early on. He's immediately drawn to Pete and unapologetic when it comes to his flirtiness and attempts to win him over. He too tries to remain professional on-screen but off-screen he charms and lavishes endless attention on Pete, building up Pete's ego while working on defining their relationship more fully. Evan's playful and wise beyond his years, quite comfortable in his own skin. He's self-assured and his unabashed nature made him all the more likable. He truly cared for Pete and showed him how much through each word and deed and his time with him was exhilarating to see.

Ms. Anderson crafted a surprisingly sweet, sentimental, and sexy romance set in the porn world. She vividly depicted the intense eroticism of the scenes being filmed, the pitfalls of being a couple in a career where you sleep with others, and the fears of others discovering the truth about their careers. The relationship between Evan and Pete started off with a crackling introduction and quickly became enflamed through their erotic time on-screen and their time off-screen full of sexual tension. Erotic encounters are beautifully balanced with sweet moments of heartfelt talks that had readers becoming more invested in them as the story progressed. Readers got great insight into Pete, seeing him evolve from introverted to self-assured, but the same can't be said about Evan. As Evan is such an appealing character I would've loved to learn more about him, got his POV throughout the story, and it would've made this story even stronger. What readers DID get to see of him though was an immensely likable and sexy character whose flirtiness and witty and dirty banter with Pete thoroughly entertained me. Surrounding this delightful couple was an equally entertaining cast of secondary characters who were colorful and easy to relate to. From Pete's understanding mother to his his brash boss Sana these were characters that were supportive and added even more charm to this very likable story. There's also the decadently loud and tell-it-like-it-is Colette who knew from the start how picture perfect they are together and whose comments left me roaring with laughter. From start to finish this was an unforgettable story with endearing characters and crackling dialogue that kept me furiously turning the pages in a tale that had a perfect balance of eroticism and romance and is one not to be missed!

When I first read the blurb, I was a wee bit worried that we'd see the two MCs perform with others, based on their line of business.

But I jumped right into this book, and then by chapter 4, the plot and fabulous writing kept me glued to the pages until the very end.

I should have left my assumptions at the front page.

Pete aka Jaden is in porn, working for Murmur Inc., to help pay for his college tuition. He enjoys it to some extent, and it pays the bills. But he's also sort of not loving it, and that comes across in his performance. His other job at a coffee shop isn't enough to cover tuition, and Pete needs this job. He also hoped when he first started that being a porn star would make him more outgoing and exciting, but that hasn't come to fruition. He's not out as a porn actor, and keeps that part of his life very much hidden from the coffee shop people and everyone else.

His boss at Murmur Inc. tells him about a feature film that she wants him to star in, with Evan/Kyle Darko as the star of the movie. And if he can't pull off his part in the movie, Pete may have to look for a new job.

Kyle is Pete's opposite in many ways - loves being a porn star, loves strutting his stuff in front of the camera, and, according to Pete, is way more daring and so not boring or gawky like Pete.

They meet as one does prior to starting the shoot, and oh boy, the UST just leaps off the pages. The scenes are super tame early on, because that's part of the movie, but I was already fanning myself from the sexual tension between the two men.

The book is told entirely from Pete's POV, so we don't really get Evan/Kyle's inner thoughts, but despite Pete's disbelief, Kyle falls for Pete. Hard.

I totally believed their romance, quick as it may be coming about, and I loved how sweet and humble Pete is, and I loved Kyle the same, even though he was a bit (okay, a lot) on the cocky side. But he knew what he wanted, namely Pete, and went for it, no hesitation.

Pete of course has trouble believing that a hot guy like Kyle could really want him, which is more or less the only angst found in this book. There is one moment where I was a little concerned that it might derail their relationship, but all's well that ends well, and it was but a blip on the radar, really.

I giggled a lot. A whole lot. The narrative in Pete's POV, and the dialogue are often snarky and hilarious, and there are quite a few one-liners that made me laugh out loud. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and I think you will too.

Pete's mom was fabulous, and so was Kyle's family. They rounded out a fantastic cast.

Highly recommended. Also, while this is the 2nd in a series, it's no problem at all to read this as a standalone, though I would suggest that you read the first one, Hotline, as well, just to get the whole experience.

Pete has ended a hard relationship and he isn't doing that well with his main job and secret identity—porn star. That's when is invited for an audition with a possible future costar he'll give anything to work with. If only Kyle would decide if he's hot or cold for Pete.

I read Hotline, the first in this series and fell in love with the universe. I was so glad I found the time to get this continuation! For sure, you don't need to read it but let me say I preferred it over Action. I think Action lacked something whenever the scene was supposed to get hotter. I remember feeling excited (pun intended?) for Hotline's erotic scenes, while here it was just "oh yeah, another". Now, I should say the latter is my usual reaction, I'm not usually into erotica. That's how good Hotline was. I have no idea why Action didn't do the same for me but I guess this played an important part in my comparison.

I actually liked Pete better than Hotline's main character. Pete is a super cute, kinda nerdy, and actually sexy main character. It's hard not to get him. And even harder not to like him. Chances are you'll be in love and wish your son were like him. Even though he's a porn star and for some reason not getting as much money as I'd think he would.

Now Kyle... I know I'm not alone here so this may sound repetition from other reviews you have already read. Still, I'm with those who couldn't get him. For most of the book I waited for some plot twist when he'd say why he was so into Pete. I know, I said Pete is super this and that but still... why? It was really like instalove for him. Super weird. I'd be cautious if I were Pete, if Kyle is able to fall in love like that... Something was missing here to connect me to Kyle's real feelings. Without that, he was just too bi-dimensional for me to appreciate.

The high point of this series is describing the adult industry with such love I always feel curious myself. Of course, becoming a porn star is impossible for me but... Can I be Colette, please???

You'll love most characters and you'll also feel curious about this universe. Now I wonder what's next for this. Phone sex, porn video... how more exciting can the plot get now? I'm looking forward to number 3!

This is the first Quinn Anderson's books I read and it being a second entry to an ongoing series (that the previous book I haven't read before), I had no trouble following the story. So it's safe to say Action can be read as a standalone.

It was told in third person from the POV of Pete aka Jaden, an almost 21 year old student who's moonlighting as porn star. The tone of the story so reflected the two sides of Pete's life, his often apprehension in dealing with things in real life convincing. Sometimes bordered on irritating - the easily affected and tendency to flee - but given his age and background still rang true to me.

Although, I wish the love interest could've had his own POV to give readers insight into Darko's mind. As it is, I often questioned his antics and felt subsequent explanation - given via conversation between characters - not very convincing.

I resigned to the instant attraction between these young men, because - let's face fact - it's sort of avoidable, their being stars in the same screen was like the booster to their relationship. But I loved how they actually wanted to take it slow; it really lent the aww so sweet vibe to the story, despite to the number of steamy graphic scenes on page this book had.

Aside to the MCs, Action also presented a number of charming and diverse supporting characters. I also liked that it wasn't so black and white or try to solve every problems in one swoop just for sake of tying up all loose ends. All in all, Action was a nice introduction to Quinn Anderson's works for me and I'll be sure to look up the her other titles too.


Advanced copy of this book is kindly provided by the author/publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Action by Quinn Anderson is Book 2 of the Murmur Inc. series. This sweet porn star romance can be read as a stand alone book, however, check out my review of Hotline by Quinn Anderson if you want to read the first one as well. Both are incredibly well-written books and I am looking forward to more from this author!

Pete is earning his way through school by filming porn. He is actually a rather awkward and slightly dorky guy who doesn’t do all that well in social situations. However, he has a great body and for some reason, when he is in front of the camera, he loses his awkwardness and is an amazing adult film actor. However, he is in a rut and doesn’t know what to do about it. Then, his boss puts him into a summer movie she is directing with an up and coming guy named Kyle Darko. There is instant heat between these two but it is more than just sexual chemistry. There is an emotional thread weaving the two of these guys together and the lines between acting and reality are getting a little bit blurred.

Kyle doesn’t hide the fact that he does porn for a living. He also plans on moving up the career ladder and moving into director and studio owner. Kyle has his act together, is incredibly handsome and is actually a really nice guy. He knows right away that what he and Pete have is more than just some on set fun. The complication comes with trying to figure out how to turn fiction into reality for a long term relationship.

I always worry when I read porn star romance books that the whole thing will be nothing but sex. I was actually pleasantly surprised that there was so much more to this story than just their physical relationship. You don’t even get a kiss between these two til about 30% into the story. The author does a great job of building up each of the characters and giving just the right amount of backstory and scene development before they actually get physical with each other.

I loved Kyle’s character. He was so darn ‘normal’! Just an awkward boy next door kind of guy who you would never actually think could do porn. Kyle seemed to bring out his confidence and the two characters really just went perfectly together.

If you are concerned about the whole ‘cheating’ aspect of porn star romance books, this one will be perfect for you. Once the characters actually get together, they do not do scenes with anyone else.

Action by Quinn Anderson is very low on the angst level. They are trying to learn their way around a relationship, which is always challenging, but not much else. Pete will have to come out of his porn star closet a little bit towards the end which creates some stress but it is well written and not over the top dramatic.

The whole book is really very well written, with smooth dialogue and some nice banter and light-heartedness to it. There are several well-developed secondary characters and a nice happily ever after to put a smile on your face.

Action is the second book in Murmur Inc but can easily be read as a stand alone (I haven't read the first book yet). I have to admit when I read the MC's were porn stars I wasn't sure how that would work for me. I don't like cheating or MC's with open relationships but I decided to give this one a try and I'm so glad I did. It was fun, humorous, entertaining and sweet (yes a sweet book with porn stars).

This book centers around Jaden (Pete) who has been doing porn for about a year but he's not feeling inspired anymore. Pete is actually pretty much a computer geek and very shy with only a few friends in his "normal" life. He's going to college, lives at home with his mom and works part-time at a coffee shop to explain to his mom how he gets his money to help pay the bills. He wanted porn to help him come out of his shell some and be more adventurous. He's worried if he can't get his inspiration back he'll lose his job and won't be able to pay for school. This changes when he is introduced to Kyle Darko (Evan) who is a rising star in the porn world. Evan is the opposite of Pete, in that he is out-going, confident and sexy. Pete is immediately drawn to Evan and the chemistry is mutual and sizzling between the two.

I really loved both Evan and Pete and the connection between the two of them. There is very little angst in this book other than a little bit of uncertainty about how he really feels about me and the fact that Evan is out with his porn star status and Pete is not. There isn't any cheating and the story makes that believable (you'll have to read to see how that works). There is plenty of spicy sex scenes, humorous dialogue and sweet moments between the guys.

There are also some really great secondary characters that add to the book and made me laugh. The relationship is a bit instant but it didn't bother me.

I ended up really enjoying this book and I will be going back and reading the first book in this series. I'm new to Quinn Anderson but after this book I'm a fan! If you're looking for a hot, fun, humorous and low angst M/M book then look no further than Action!

RATING: 3 out of 5

Action is the second Quinn Anderson's book I read after her debut last year, Hotline. Unfortunately I have likes and dislikes about this book, and it ends up only within my so-so category...

First off, with having only one perspective, I didn't feel like I have enough balance. Yes, I loved Pete Grifflow -- I loved his babble, I loved his friends, I loved his mom, and honestly Pete's insecurity issues were a bit endearing (except near the end). BUT I couldn't say the same about his love interest, Evan Darko. He came off as a bit two dimensional and I always got quickly bored with gorgeous and perfect specimen anyway, which was how Evan was described (at least from Pete's perspective).

Second, this book is LONG. While I didn't exactly put it down because I was quite engaged with Pete, but at times I thought that the editor (or Anderson herself) could cut several scenes to make it a bit more effective. And may I say that I really didn't find Pete's smoking habit as attractive? Sorry, but I'm not a fan of smoker characters. So having THAT habit written on page annoyed me. Probably would be the scenes I expect to be deleted.

Third, while Pete did experience growth throughout the book, where he gained confidence while being with Evan, but I was not completely happy when even near the end Pete was still a bit in denial about his relationship. Like he wasn't certain about what Evan saw in him, and he couldn't even say that Evan was his boyfriend.

ALSO, I wasn't completely happy with Pete's decision (view spoiler).

Having said that, I liked how Anderson sort of "humanized" porn stars. I mean, they like doing what they do. They came to the industry with various reasons and there aren't any angst, guilt, or humiliation coming from these characters. I also appreciated Anderson's reaching out to diversity by having a Muslim female character -- a friend of Pete -- who also kicks ass in my opinion. Sana's reply to one obnoxious customer at the coffee shop where Pete works his day job is one of my favorite scenes in this book.

In conclusion, I am still going to check out Anderson's next books. But I hope she steps up her game and gives me a more stellar read than the two books in this Murmur Inc. series.

When I see a book listed as a romance with porn stars as the main characters I always think it will surely be one big mess - where are the boundaries, what about the other people they'll be having sex with and the jealousy that's sure to play a big part. But, I thought fuck it and requested this one anyway.

Now I have to get my big Kardashian butt out and say that despite my initial misgivings this was so good.

These two were just the right combination of adorable and hot. Right from the start, I felt their connection and they certainly had my windows steamed over. I loved watching Darko bring Jaden's confidence out from amongst his awkward demeanor and how their feelings developed.

My only negative would be the use of their various names for the first 20% or so. They each had a porn name, nickname and their real names and they were all used at once, whether be in first or third person, it got a bit confusing. Aside from that, everything flowed well and was wrapped up nicely.

Will definitely be adding the first book in this series to my list.

For anyone who's ever wanted a cute story about the porn industry, might I reccomend "Action." The characters were pretty adorable and the writing was good. It's a fun read that works to break down some of the stigmas surrounding the sex industry. Check it out.