This is maybe a little 'busy' with all that happens, but it's written with heart and sincerity.

This is my first read by this author, and it's a pretty good one. There were some aspects that I thought were well done, such as the brother with Asperger's; the cold-blooded billionaire CEO; the weaselly, self-serving, amoral sales director; Max's parents and their eventual softening, and Max himself. But, strangely, Silas wasn't portrayed as broken as his trauma might have made him, though the words were there. I don't think that the blurb is quite accurate, though I am glad I read this book.

There was a lot going on here: conversion therapy, profiteering, court cases, opioid addiction, a rejected child and broken family, another broken family, a character with Asperger's - and at times it felt as if there was just a little too much going on and that it made for something a little busy that delved into a lot of areas, but brushed the surface of some a little too much and delved into others a little too much. I think it's hard to find the right balance when you have so much that you're passionate about writing about, and a good editor could have weeded some of this out. I think the tale would have worked well without some of the content.

I think because of all that was going on, Silas wasn't as fleshed-out as he needed to be. I read about him, read about the theory of where he was, who he was and what he was, but the actual portrayal just felt a bit... lacking. Not hugely so that I didn't feel for him or get to know him, but I saw Max far more clearly. And, I saw Eddie more clearly, and tbh, he and his Dickensian-world speech and mannerisms (which I think the author got pretty much spot on) stole the tale. He was incredibly well portrayed, as a mental health nurse and a teacher with whom I've shared this tale will attest.

The romance wasn't as bright nor as emotional nor as visceral as the blurb would have you believe, and again I think that's because of all that happened in this tale obscuring it. I recall looking at the location count and it was 50% of the tale gone by the time the leads shared their first kiss. I do think that the sex scenes were pretty realistic for guys with Silas's and Max's pasts, and that they avoided the current tropes and sex talk that too many MM novels include as standard; that earned the book Brownie points for me.

Overall, it was a decent tale with an acceptably Bollywood-ish ending, i.e., one where some wrongs were righted, the good guys got what they deserved, and the baddies - or not so good guys - understood and lived the consequences of their actions, without it being entirely happy families. That was refreshing.

ARC courtesy of the author and NetGalley, for my reading pleasure.

Wow..I have been sitting here trying to find the words to describe how this book made me feel and its impossible. Emma is truly a master in giving us all the feels. She is one of my very favorite authors which is why I definitely had to read this even though it was my first M/M romance book. Sure I've read MMF or MFM but I've never ventured into just a M/M. I don't think I could have picked a more perfect book to be my first. There was definitely some very heavy subjects in this one book and Emma did an amazing job at giving us a story where life was far from easy for both Silas and Max but we read about each of their journeys out of hell. How they found the strength in each other to help them forgive and face things head on. I dont want to go spoiling the book because it's truly a touching book. Both guys had flaws yes as we all do but together their broken pieces melded together. And then I must mention Eddie because the book wouldnt have been the same without him. I adored him. Emma never disappoints truly. I am so thankful I received this amazing arc that I loved and felt thru every chapter, every word. Be sure to have some tissues handy especially near end of book. I cant wait for Emma's next book <3

This novel was storytelling at it's finest. I have always enjoyed Emma Scott's work, but this book is on another level of greatness. I was moved to tears but I smiled a lot at the same time. Many of us take for granted the unconditional love we receive from our families. Affirmation isn't freely given to those who don't fit into the mold that parents or society doesn't see as normal. The result is a feeling of incompleteness and pain. "They promised us that if we changed, we'd be loved. That we could go home." In following the journey of Silas, Max and Edward, I am reminded of how badly we all want the acceptance and love of our families.

I loved both Max and Silas, but I admit that Eddie captured my attention immediately. There was subtle strength in his resistance to being marginalized. Everyone dismissed him but he saw and understood everything! The author did an awesome job developing the characters that I empathized with their predicament and rooted for their happiness. Each character from the protagonists to the antagonists evolved as the book progressed. Just following them navigate their lives as outcasts was emotional, yet informative especially concerning PTSD. I appreciated the lesson that they needed a little more than love to heal from their trauma. I am a firm believer in therapy and love so I am thankful that the author didn't sugarcoat the work that must be done to become whole again.

I have been thinking about these characters for days now because I have heard of similar stories in our real society and it just breaks my heart. How many people saw the pain of the rejection that gay people faced and turned a blind eye? I pray that our communities continue to be more open-minded and accepting of one another. This book was painful, but it also gave me such hope and joy. I loved everything about this book. Keep in mind that while this was a romance story, the real message was about acceptance. This is definitely going on my favorites shelf.

3.5 STARS!!!
This is not my first book from this author so I was a little surprised that I didn't enjoy it as much as I did her other books. Don't get me wrong because it was a good story, but I truly expected something with a little more "happy" feel to it. Silas and Max both had rough childhood and both of them struggled not only with the choices their parents made regarding their life but with everything that came afterward for years. I enjoyed both of their characters along with Silas brother Eddie. I do wish I felt a bit more chemistry between Silas and Max. The ending was sweet in a lot of ways that both men deserved and the whole message in the story was not only eye opening but real. This wasn't my usual 5 star read from this author but I definitely look forward to reading more of her books.

I can't even formulate enough words to describe the feelings that I felt reading this heavy, thought provoking, realistic, and heartbreakingly beautiful tale that nearly left me drowning in a puddle of my own tears. I was like holy shit, who the fuck is Emma Scott and why did it take me this long to discover who she was?! I can hardly fathom how she was able to bring the story to life with the descriptive writing style she displayed that showcased the in-depth feelings and the gut-wrenching pain our leads, Max and Silas, suffered through in which case bursted through the binds of the book, leaving me buried in a pile of tissues. Sure not everything was grand with the read (no book is perfect people, let's be real!) because I did have an issue with the slow intake as well as some sensitive and triggering scenes that left a bad taste in my mouth but nevertheless everything else about this story was golden and it became damn near impossible to put this down. So bravo to the author for making this one of the most remarking end of year read for me!

In the M/M genre, it can be difficult to find a story with substance. A lot of M/M ends up being pitifully porous plots that were written simply to connect one sex scene to the next. Often, the characters are flat and lack any true depth and the plots are unoriginal and clichéd.

Emma Scott has taken a sledgehammer to that pitfall of M/M writing. Sex definitely takes a backseat to the pain and suffering of Someday, Someday’s characters. She brings forth real issues such as the lasting damage of conversion therapy and the fate of LGBTQ teens who are kicked out of their homes for not conforming to their parents’ beliefs. Sadly, for so many of those kids, Max’s story becomes a reality: homelessness, drugs, prostitution.

I found the story of Max and Silas captivating. They were such a juxtaposition to each other. Both had fought addiction. One was strength personified in his determination to not fall into it again while helping others find their way out of it; the other was slipping. Both were hurt by their families, one through torture and pain, the other through total abandonment. Both were survivors. Max survived by helping others, almost suffocating in his own empathy; Silas survived through total numbness, feeling nothing, loving no one.

The way Emma Scott wrote Silas was beautiful, painful, tragic, and absolutely devastating. To be so frozen in his PTSD, trapped in the icy shame and isolation of his perceived self-worth, to be a fly in the web of his father’s homophobia. His suffering and fear were main characters in the story, and they drove every decision he made until his shield of deprivation shattered in the warmth of Max.

“Silas had gone to battle; he’d fought for himself and lost. The scars the enemies inflicted were miles deep, and what had been done to him still had power.”

I couldn’t get enough of Silas. I admit that I found him more compelling than Max. Maybe because he was still such a wreck. I wanted to know more about him. I wanted scenes as he came back from Alaska, details of his time in the hospital, the hows and whys of his suicide attempts. None of this was necessary for the story. The book was complete just as it was, but Emma Scott wrote such a gripping character that I just couldn’t let go of him.

If you read M/M for more than just sex, if you want character development and strong writing, Someday, Someday is definitely the book for you. I highly recommend this one.

I consider myself a connoisseur of m/m books and this one is certainly like a fine wine.

Someday Someday is about facing adversity, fighting your own demons, fighting for yourself and coming out on top.

This was so beautifully written and I fell madly in love with Max and Silas. Definitely won't forget Eddie. He was such a major addition to this story and I think for supporting characters he is one of my absolute favorites.

This book drew me in so deeply that I felt every emotion right along with these two guys.

I give Silas and Max all the beautiful stars!!

**Received ARC through NetGalley. Voluntarily reviewed **

I may be the only person on the planet who didn't love this book. For me it was only a 2.5 - 3 star book. And it pains me to say that because I have loved everything else I've read by Emma Scott. For me there was just way too much tackled. Big pharma, the opioid crisis, addiction, homophobia, conversion therapy, mental illness, homelessness....And yes, some of those are natural partners, but for me, all together, it was too much. Everything got tied up with a big red bow by the end and it was just too unbelievable for me.

A very emotional book that will have you in tears. Someday, Someday touched upon what is happening in the world today and enjoyed from the beginning to end. This is my first time reading Emma Scott's book and I wasn't disappointed. The book has romance, a lot of angst, some funny moments, and very hot, hot, sexy times.
Max and Silas are so perfect together but they will have your heart so heavy that you can't' help but feel sorry for them but at the same time hoping that they get their HEA. The book is well written that you can't but finish it in one sitting. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did,

Someday, Someday is one of the best gay novels I have read. Emma Scott sure understands male sexuality. One might find a fault or two with the novel, but the overall effect negates them. She has written a novel full of heart, and keeps the reader turning the pages. I have not seen any other novels she has written, but I will check them out. (All that said, how is it that women seem to do so well at novels about gay men?)
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.

There are stories that go beyond genres and tropes--the rarefied few that have a tale to tell, one that needs to be experienced by readers far and wide. Emma Scott's Someday, Someday is one of those select few. Composing a review for this title has not been easy, but that's par for the course when it comes to novels that make my heart feel as if its been put through the wringer and have thoughts and notions swirling in my head while also turning out to be a soothing balm to my soul. I've loved every single each of the Scott-penned novels that I've had the good fortune of reading, but this newest one felt more like a privilege--an honor--to read and it is the author at her best.

Someday, Someday is the story of two men from two seemingly different worlds yet have far more similarities than differences. Nine years ago, Maximilian Kaufman was a sixteen-year-old who was forced out of his home in Seattle by his father after being caught kissing another boy. Seven years ago, Silas Marsh was a seventeen-year-old who was forcibly sent conversion therapy in Alaska by his father after learning of his younger son's "indiscretions" at boarding school. They've lived through their personal hells, but each bears the scars. When their lives unexpectedly intersect, the first encounter leaves them ensnared, but the second one has them entangled in ways that have them wishing for the possibility of more someday. But how long does one wait for love and acceptance?

I make no secret of the fact that I love to read a variety of genres and that among those genres, romance is one of my top three. Now, another known fact about my reading habits is that I've had a thing for M/M romances in particular since I first discovered it in 2013. I've read more than my fair share of M/M romances over the years, so I confess that I'm a wee bit more particular when it comes to this sub-genre. I've come across authors who are more known for the M/F romances and then try their hand at LGBTQIA+ romance and their writing just doesn't translate as well with the switch. And then there are authors like Emma Scott, who went outside her wheelhouse with Max and Silas's story and proven what a gifted storyteller she is, regardless of the romance sub-genre that she's chosen. Yes, this is an M/M romance but she also touched upon the complexities of being gay and not being fully accepted.

Over the past three months, a day hasn't gone by where I haven't cried due to a major loss in my life, and it had nothing to do with any of the books I'd read. So, of course, here I have Emma Scott's newest book, and it's only the second I've shed tears over during the same span of time. My heart broke time and again for Max and Silas, not just for what they endured as teens because those that they thought would accept them first chose not to, but also for the struggles they continued to face as adults AND how they were able to triumph over them because they'd found a partner and allies who not only loved them but embraced who they were wholeheartedly. Scott has written a beautifully moving story about true love, family, and perseverance as well as bravely delving into need-to-be-discussed topics like addiction, conversion therapy, and autism with research and sensitivity. Someday, Someday is a modern-day masterpiece, an absolute must-read, and one of my all-time best reads. Five-plus stars. ♥

Max and Silas meet... sort of... at an NA meeting. Max is an ER nurse and looking for a chance to rest when he takes a job working with a wealthy client. He's shocked when he realizes that Silas is the man he met at the meeting... and is also the son of his new client. Silas has a past that is full of horrendous things: his father almost disowned him, he was addicted to opiates, he was sent to six months of gay conversion therapy. As Silas and Max get to know one another, things get complicated very quickly.

I loved the characters in this book. The novel is full length and I really appreciated that the author took the time to develop the characters to the fullest. There are some heavy issues discussed in this book... and I'm very glad that it wasn't at all rushed. Scott took on a tough challenge with Silas because he walks a line between being frustrating and tragic. I found that I came to like him quite quickly in spite of the way he was so overwhelmed by everything from his past.

One of the secondary characters that caught my attention was Eddie. Eddie is Silas' older brother and he's on the Autism Spectrum. The relationship between Eddie and Silas is heart-warming and often really amusing. I love to see siblings who care for each other. Eddie brings out the best in Silas, it's the only time when he seems to really feel as though he's himself and not being judged.

The characters in this story have a difficult road to get to one another and it's not always clear whether they'll get there. But, that's the reality of recovery and the emotional fall out from a family that doesn't accept one's sexual orientation. I really appreciated that Scott didn't gloss over anything... there are no easy conversations or quick fixes for anything that goes on in this novel.

This is a great novel and I really enjoyed it.

5 “Obviously” Unforgettable Stars!

There is nothing better than getting lost in an Emma Scott book.
But, you guys, this book is special; it’s important and it is powerful.
Though painful as it may have been to read at certain times; it was never in vain or without an experience to gain.

From the prologue, we learn that Max has had a very difficult past. He has hit rock bottom and has worked extremely hard to get himself on the right path. He wants to help others who have gone through similar situations as he has.
I thought I knew and loved him when we first met him in Forever Right Now. But there, we had barely scratched the surface of what a kind, compassionate and brilliant man he truly is.
It broke my heart to see all that he’s has to go through. Those who love you shouldn’t make you feel less than for being you are. You shouldn’t have to change who you are to appease them.

Silas, my sweet Silas. He’s a locked vault, but he’s in there just dying to be let out. I can’t even begin to imagine.
Similar to Max, he’s also been made to feel “defective” and has had to go through unfathomable, horrific things. It absolutely ripped me to shreds.

Silas and Max spark up a friendship - though bumpy at first, because of all that they’ve have to endure - you can’t help but feel the connection they have.
It’s pure and honest and raw, built on understanding and a sincere longing for acceptance.

“I could smell his skin and feel the power in his body that was awakening mine, drawing us closer without moving. A gravitational pull. But more than any physical need, I just wanted him to be okay. To not hurt anymore.”

The way the author writes puts you in her characters’ shoes. Being an M/M novel, I thought I’d find it hard to relate to them. Silly me!

These character have opened my eyes to things I never really would’ve had the knowledge without them being expressed in these words. I hurt for them, I cried with them and I felt unbelievable happiness when they reached their HEA.
Beautiful!

“This. This is what wealth feels like. This is privilege. Being here. With him”

Max and Silas have woven themselves into my heart. This story is rich with heartache, pain, and longing. But it is even richer with love, forgiveness and acceptance. These pages are FULL of LOVE.

“Our future was wide open. No one was going to stand in the way of how much we loved each other. And as the world slowly changed, it was the deepest hope of my heart that someday, no one would want to.”

You will walk away from this book forever changed, eyes wide open and with your heart bursting with love.
One of the best books I’ve ever had the privilege of reading.

Someday, Someday
By: Emma Scott

📚💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💕📚

Incredibly beautiful and achy, SWOON!

WOW, WOW, WOW, this book was so much more than I was prepared for. Already a huge fan of Emma Scott I knew the book would be meticulously written. What I wasn’t prepared for was her first venture into LGBTQ being so intense. She goes all in with some truths that need talked about, fixed and acceptance needs to happen because love is love.

The authors ability to have two separate individuals struggling in their everyday life and try to navigate someone else’s thoughts, needs and desires was intense and gives all the fills.

Authors Blurb: How long would you wait for love?

Max Kaufman was kicked out of his home as a teen and his vlife has been an uphill battle ever since. From addiction and living on the streets, to recovery and putting himself through nursing school, he's spent the last ten years rebuilding his shattered sense of self.

Now he's taken a job as a private caretaker to Edward Marsh III, the president and CEO of one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Max soon learns Marsh's multi-billion-dollar empire is a gold and diamond-encrusted web of secrets and lies. The longer Max works and lives with the Marsh family, the tighter the secrets tangle around him. And his heart--that he's worked so hard to protect--falls straight into the hands of the distant, cold, and beautiful son of a dynasty...
Silas Marsh is set to inherit the family fortune, but his father is determined his heir be the "perfect" son. Before Silas can take over the company and end its shady business practices, he must prove himself worthy...and deny his true nature.

Silas must choose: stand up to his father by being true to himself and his undeniable feelings for Max. Or pretend to be someone he is not in order to inherit everything. Even if it means sacrificing a chance at happiness and real love.

This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book. It'll break your heart, you'll want to scream with frustration and it'll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.

Thanks Netgally for letting me read and review.📚💕

Emma Scott’s first M/M Book was hauntingly exquisite.
I was held hostage by her words.
The love story of Max and Silas is heart wrenching and emotional.
Every single character, especially Eddie was so graciously done.
Nothing I say will be enough..please give this one a read.
#loveislove

~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~
Plot~ 5/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine)~ 5/5
Secondary Characters~ 5/5
The Feels~ 5/5
Pacing~ 5/5
Addictiveness~5/5
Angst~ 5/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemisty ~ 5/5
Theme or Tone~ 5/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 5/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 5/5
Originality~ 5/5
Ending~ 5/5
Book Cover~ Captivating
Series~ stand-alone
Source~ Kindle eBook
Would I read more from the author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes

Emma Scott is becoming one of my favorite authors! She has amazing ability to tell a story where I get swept away with her words I lose track of time. And then sadly the story was over too soon. Silas & Max’s story was an adventure I wasn’t prepared for, but I loved every chapter, page, and word!

I voluntarily reviewed this book.