Just a Dream

Just a Dream is the first chance I have had to read Heather Boyd's male/male historical romance stories. I can not wait to read more of The Hunt Club Chronicles. Heather Boyd has a way of writing historical romance books that just completely pulls me into the story right away. No matter what genre this talented lady writes I've enjoyed it.

Just a Dream is a wonderful friends turn lovers story that also has a touch of drama and intrigue that kept me turning the pages quickly.

Raphael has always had deep feelings for his friend James. However he was afraid if he told James of his feeling it would ruin their friendship and perhaps get him in trouble. In this time frame same sex relationship were not only frowned upon, they were hanged for their feelings. WOW, I'm so glad as a society things have changed. I still think we have a way to go but I'm really glad that people are no punished so drastically and harshly for their feelings.

James too had feelings for Rafe but he was also afraid that telling him would ruin their friendship. When these two do finally confess their feelings things get a little on the steamy side. I always enjoy stories about friends that discover they have deeper feelings for each other. I love that they already share a deep connection and finding their love for each other just increases the bond that much more.

I don't want to tell you too much about the storyline, but there is a little bit of mystery to the storyline that I found interesting. I liked how the Hunt Club members step up to help Rafe solve the mystery.

Overall, this was just a great book and I can not wait to read the first three books in the series. I had no problem at all reading this book as a stand alone. So if you have not had the chance to read the other books in this series don't let that stop you. I don't think you would have any problem at all reading this as a stand alone either. However after reading this book, I know I want to read more.

As some of you may know Heather Boyd quickly became one of my favorite authors. I just love her work and honestly I just can not get enough. I will be anxiously awaiting her next release whether it is a historical romance or a male/male historical romance.

If you enjoy historical romances and male/male romance I think you should give this one a try. I think you will enjoy it.

I received the opportunity to read this book so that I may share my thoughts with you. As always it has been my great pleasure to share my thoughts with you on Just a Dream.

This story was one that I completely enjoyed, and hated when it ended! I was a bit worried when I started it because it was the 4th book in the series, and I haven’t read the previous books before starting this one. Thankfully though, I was still able to follow along with the story without any problems whatsoever.
The story is a historical one, and even though I wasn’t completely sure how I would like a M/M romance set in a historical time I was once again caught off guard with how well the story was written. I really believe that Ms. Boyd did a great job writing a story that takes place in a time long ago, yet it was written in a way that even if you’re not a fan of historical’s you would still be able to enjoy it.
I think out of the characters mentioned in this story, my favorite would be James. I am a total glutten for punishment but I completely enjoyed the back and forth that he faced during the story. I also liked how it wasn’t an instant thing for him either. He did have his mixed feelings about everything, even after he found out that his feelings were returned, he was still worried.
With this being the first book that I have read by Ms. Boyd, she has a new fan for life! I can’t wait to go back and read the other books in this series.