Cervena Louise Lyons 9781634773959 Books
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When Joel Jones finds homeless Russian Sasha outside his gay nightclub in Prague, he cannot find it in his heart to turn him away, so he offers him a home and a job as a dancer and stripper.
Despite a fifteen-year age gap, romance develops between them but is interrupted when Joel has to return to England for many weeks to deal with a death in the family.
Upon his return, Joel is horrified to discover his business partner, Karel, has gambled away the club’s money and put them all at risk. Joel buys him out of the club, but when Karel continues to gamble, the people he owes pursue Joel for the debt instead—and they’ll stop at nothing to get paid.
Suddenly Joel and those he cares about—especially Sasha—are in danger, and Joel finds himself with no choice but to seek the help of known criminal, Vincenc Jankovic. Ensuring a happy future for himself and Sasha will mean a struggle and some difficult decisions, but Joel is determined to protect what they’ve built together.
Cervena Louise Lyons 9781634773959 Books
This one was a well written story about new beginnings. It was a heart warming story featuring two men who desperately needed love in their lives.37yr old Joel Jones owned a gay club, Cervena, with Karel Doubrava. It was a high class nightclub where clients and dancers were treated with respect.
Sasha Filipov was a young 22 yr old Russian immigrant who needed a new lease in life and Joel graciously offered him employment. The working relationship blossomed to more but Joel's partner presented a tough obstacle. The partnership became a tenuous arrangement and Joel knew that his values and goals were no longer aligned with Karel's. Things got dangerous but love won in the end.
I liked both main characters, Joel and Sasha. Their chemistry felt authentic, sweet and endearing. It wasn't rushed and it seemed healthy for both. Normally I don't like boss and employee relationships but I like that the author didn't create a power balance despite Joel being the boss. It was so encouraged with kindness and consideration Joel showed to those who worked for him. There was a healthy respect for the work boundaries. I was happy that Joel found love and eventually found freedom out of Karel's mess. The amount of angst in the story was about right. There was genuine love, patience and acceptance. Sasha wasn't looking for a sugar daddy nor was he afraid to stand up for himself. He worked hard and won the admiration of his coworkers. I hope the author turns this into a series because some of the other guys deserve a story too.
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Cervena Louise Lyons 9781634773959 Books Reviews
4.5 Stars - This book was absolutely nothing like I expected it to be! Englishman Joel is an entrepreneur who has made a very fine life for himself in Prague as the owner of several condos and Červenà, a dance club with very strict rules set in place for the protection of the dancers. When noises coming from the outside the back door of his club lead him to a very bedraggled and homeless Sasha, the bleeding heart that business partner Karel is always teasing Joel about makes an appearance. He brings the young man into the club and sends him up to the private studio residences of the dancers for a shower and clean clothes. What reappears is a stunning Sasha that Joel is instantly attracted to. Unfortunately, things aren’t going to go swimmingly for long, and all sorts of drama ensues.
I absolutely adored this book. I kept waiting for it to go over the top, because I could see what was happening with Karel and his issues. However, it never did, and for that I was thrilled! Reality melded with fantasy here to create a world and group of characters that are flawed, mesmerizing, and categorically honest. It isn’t a roses and champagne book. When things go sour, the staff doesn’t instantly rally around their beloved Joel. They face reality and look out for themselves, and I appreciated the gritty pragmatism that Ms. Lyons wrote into the characters.
The plot is satisfying, and there are subtle subplots to keep things interesting. The pacing bogs down just a hair here and there as details are given, but not enough to keep you from enjoying the story overall. The main characters are artfully crafted, and the peripheral characters add another dimension of loveliness to the whole, even the characters who are relatively smarmy! The chemistry between the two main characters is super sweet, almost puppy love sweet, but it builds into serious connection that is enjoyable to read. I enjoyed the turn the book takes for the finish. Since most of the book’s plot is given away in the summary, it was nice to see something happen that wasn’t already disclosed.
Červenà is a wonderful example of Louise Lyons’ ability as a writer. I highly recommend checking out this four and a half star read!!
ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review by Divine Magazine.
**Same worded review will appear on Goodreads, .co.uk and .**
“Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have - life itself.” ~ Walter Anderson
People often tell Joel Jones of 'Cervena' by Louise Lyons that he's too soft-hearted; Joel often goes out of his way to trust or help someone who needs it. When he takes Sasha in and gives him a job, a place to live, and, eventually, his heart, Joel does a good thing. But trusting his business partner, Karel, is one time when Joel's soft heart gets him into serious trouble. Not only does Karel betray him, but he also puts Joel and Sasha in danger because the money Karel lost gambling, he owes the mob.
When Joel returns from an emergency trip home to England, he finds that the man he trusted and called friend has almost completely bankrupted the nightclub they worked so hard to make a success. Joel is appalled at Karel's deliberate corruption of their business, taking it from a stylish, upscale club down to the level of the other sleazy, disreputable bars in town. Joel works quickly to try to undo what Karel has done, restoring the club back to the sophisticated level it was before he left. Joel is especially upset about the unfair treatment of his employees, Sasha in particular. Joel's relationship with Sasha had just begun when he left, and Sasha thought they had a good thing going, based on more than just sex; but after Karel told everyone Joel was not coming back, Sasha had basically given up on ever seeing him again. Fortunately, he and Joel are able to pick up the pieces and move forward with their relationship which continues to strengthen.
When the mob can't get the money Karel owes them, they go after Joel for the money. To give him more 'incentive' to pay, they threaten Sasha with harm if Joel doesn't pay up. Joel, now deeply in love with Sasha, will do almost anything to keep him from harm even if it involves selling Cervena. Even though Joel is scrambling as fast as he can, the mob becomes impatient and raises the stakes, charging interest on top of the amount Karel owed them. Since the threat made about hurting Sasha, Joel has kept him as close as possible, moving him into Joel's apartment, going to work together, basically not letting Sasha out of his sight. Even with all this vigilance, the bad guys manage to take him. Joel almost loses his mind - he has to have him back! Sasha is his heart now, the only thing that makes life worth living. Not having any other course of action, he makes a deal with the devil, turning to someone he's not at all sure he can trust, in order to ensure Sasha's return.
My favorite element of this story was Joel's character and strength. He has a compassion that others call a weakness. Joel has a great moral compass and always takes the high road. When he finds Sasha digging around in his trash, instead of sending him away, Joel brings him in and gives him a start on a new life. Also, Sasha is very attractive and Joel wants him almost right away, but does not approach him for fear that Sasha would feel “obligated” to have sex with him. Joel wants to make sure Sasha knows that is not the case and is delighted that Sasha feels the same way. In each other, they find something more precious than money or success, they find a deep abiding love. If you enjoy a fast-moving story filled with night club life, intrigue, angst, sex, betrayal, and love conquering all, you may enjoy this book. Thanks, Louise, for the intense, sexy read and, especially, for introducing me to Joel, who has become one of my favorite characters.
Originally posted at Rainbow Book Reviews.
This one was a well written story about new beginnings. It was a heart warming story featuring two men who desperately needed love in their lives.
37yr old Joel Jones owned a gay club, Cervena, with Karel Doubrava. It was a high class nightclub where clients and dancers were treated with respect.
Sasha Filipov was a young 22 yr old Russian immigrant who needed a new lease in life and Joel graciously offered him employment. The working relationship blossomed to more but Joel's partner presented a tough obstacle. The partnership became a tenuous arrangement and Joel knew that his values and goals were no longer aligned with Karel's. Things got dangerous but love won in the end.
I liked both main characters, Joel and Sasha. Their chemistry felt authentic, sweet and endearing. It wasn't rushed and it seemed healthy for both. Normally I don't like boss and employee relationships but I like that the author didn't create a power balance despite Joel being the boss. It was so encouraged with kindness and consideration Joel showed to those who worked for him. There was a healthy respect for the work boundaries. I was happy that Joel found love and eventually found freedom out of Karel's mess. The amount of angst in the story was about right. There was genuine love, patience and acceptance. Sasha wasn't looking for a sugar daddy nor was he afraid to stand up for himself. He worked hard and won the admiration of his coworkers. I hope the author turns this into a series because some of the other guys deserve a story too.
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