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A Little Bit Like Desire (South Haven Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 2,218 ratings

What if you had everything in the world you wanted...except the man you never knew you needed?

Shaw Jennings, the seductive, enigmatic owner of Body Electric Tattoo works hard and plays even harder. He’s built a life he’s proud of, and though that doesn’t include a significant other, he’s got plenty of sexy men to keep his bed warm at night. None of them have ever made Shaw sit up and take notice for long, though. But that all changes when a famous rock star walks through his door.

Trent Knox had the world in the palm of his hand as the lead singer of TBD, one of the biggest rock bands in history…until the day he walked away. A getaway to South Haven Island seems like the perfect place for Trent to find himself again and reignite his passion for music. But what he never expects is to find his muse in a six-five, tatted-up badass whose sinful smile he can’t get out of his mind.

The only problem? Trent’s a notorious womanizer, and Shaw isn’t interested in being someone’s experiment—muse or otherwise. But in a town as small as this one, Shaw is finding it more and more difficult to keep the persistent rocker at arm’s length. As the tension between them builds, maybe it’s time to finally give in and get carried away with something a little bit like...
desire.

The novels in the South Haven Series are m/m romance standalones that focus on different couples. While each can be read out of order, reading A Little Bit Like Love (Book 1) first is recommended for maximum reading pleasure.
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"From the first chapter to the very last page, this book had a firm hold on my attention and an even firmer clasp on my heart."
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"For me there is nothing better than two people finding love when they least expect it and author Brooke Blaine delivered that big time in A Little Bit Like Desire!"
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"This book is hot. Seriously. I really shouldn't be surprised since it's written by Brooke but damn. It was both a slow burn and an intense one."
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"Before you read a book you have some sort of an idea of how it will go but Brooke just BLEW MY FREAKIN' MIND with this one. OMG she kept me constantly connected to the story with characters you really do care about and vivid descriptions that make you just smile and smile and smile. Everything about A Little Bit Like Desire was PERFECT, I completely loved it from beginning to end. I can't recommend it enough, it's such a gorgeous story for both fans of this genre or those wanting to read M/M for the very first time."
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"Brooke Blaine makes you wait, but when it comes, it doesn't disappoint. These two just sizzled and spat, those tender looks, the dirty looks, the little innuendos, gah, just everything about. Utterly loved it."
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"Explosive, sexual tension like no other!!!"
~White Hot Reads


"If you're a fan of M/M romance, then you need to stop what you're doing and #oneclick this bad boy today. Seriously, one of the best I've read. Brooke Blaine is taking the man on man action by storm and making it her b!tch. I seriously cannot wait for Bash's book!"
~Alphas Do It Better

About the Author

Brooke Blaine is an author who loves to write sassy contemporary romance, whether in the form of comedy or suspense. She has been a book-a-holic since she learned how to read.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07FS5PF6H
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brooke Blaine
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 22, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 2 ‏ : ‎ South Haven
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Brooke Blaine is a USA Today Bestselling Author best known for writing romantic comedy and M/M romance. Her novels lead with humor and heart, but Brooke never shies away from throwing in something extra naughty that will scandalize her conservative Southern family for life (bless their hearts). She’s a choc-o-holic, lives for eighties bands (which means she thinks guyliner is totally underrated), believes it’s always wine o’clock, and lives with the coolest cat on the planet—her Ragdoll/Maine Coon mix, Jackson Agador Spartacus.

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Customers enjoy this romance book for its heartfelt love story and steamy content, with one review noting how it transitions into a slow burn romance. The book features well-developed characters, with one customer highlighting the author's skill in creating believable, flawed protagonists. Customers praise the writing style, describing it as a quick read, and appreciate the chemistry between the main characters, with one review specifically mentioning the mind-blowing connection between Shaw and Trent.

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35 customers mention "Romance"35 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as sweet and heartfelt, with one customer noting how it transitions into a lovely slow burn.

"...He is immediately smitten with Shaw. I loved how their love story unfolded...." Read more

"This is a quick read. All the spunk romance and spice for an afternoon. Love these 2 and how they came together is just absolutely charming...." Read more

"...The story is sweet and has definite heat to it. I love the scenes between Shaw and Trent and really feel the chemistry between them...." Read more

"...These guys have so much fun and are loyal to one another. Whenever Shaw needed to vent or some support Bash and Lucas was there...." Read more

31 customers mention "Readability"31 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as fun and worth the effort to read.

"...Trent and Shaw's story was an easy, enjoyable read...." Read more

"...It's well written, interesting and kept me reading. Definitely a satisfying and recommended read." Read more

"...These guys have so much fun and are loyal to one another. Whenever Shaw needed to vent or some support Bash and Lucas was there...." Read more

"...This book is wonderful! It had just the right amount of heat and emotion to keep me glued to the pages...." Read more

17 customers mention "Heat level"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book hot and steamy, with one mentioning it keeps their Kindle warm late at night.

"...The story is sweet and has definite heat to it. I love the scenes between Shaw and Trent and really feel the chemistry between them...." Read more

"...This book is wonderful! It had just the right amount of heat and emotion to keep me glued to the pages...." Read more

"...This book, like the couple of others I've read by Brooke Blaine, are hot af, but also have depth and plot." Read more

"...Thank you for making the characters so real, so relatable, and so damn hot! Can't wait for the next book!" Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one customer noting the author's great job of creating believably flawed protagonists.

"...For me, the characters really resonate, and Brooke Blaine does a great job of creating believably flawed protagonists that get under our skin..." Read more

"...This was a sweet, sexy, and romantic tale. It has likable enough MCs, low angst, and an easy premise. Rating: 3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️" Read more

"I love the characters in this series. Their personalities and the way they interact made me very interested and I can't wait to read Bash's story...." Read more

"...The story progressed at a perfect pace, and the character dialogue was fun, with a lot of laughter to be had for me...." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing style"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one noting it can be read as a standalone and another describing it as an easy-to-read MM romance.

"...This was a quick read not because it was short, but because I enjoyed it so much. I think I read it in 3 days during the work week...." Read more

"This is a quick read. All the spunk romance and spice for an afternoon. Love these 2 and how they came together is just absolutely charming...." Read more

"...It's well written, interesting and kept me reading. Definitely a satisfying and recommended read." Read more

"...A Little Bit Like Desire is a wonderful and easy to read MM romance. I’m not nearly done with these incredible South Haven guys...." Read more

7 customers mention "Chemistry"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the chemistry in the book, with one mentioning the mind-blowing connection between Shaw and Trent.

"...I love the scenes between Shaw and Trent and really feel the chemistry between them...." Read more

"...A Little Bit Like Desire was fabulous. Shaw and Trent has amazing chemistry and the build up to them finally caving in to one another was absolutely..." Read more

"...Let's just say you won't be disappointed. The chemistry between Shaw and Trent is mind blowing. The tattoo artist and the rock star...." Read more

"...Love their story, the chemistry spot on from start to finish." Read more

3 customers mention "Ease of reading"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read.

"...Trent and Shaw's story was an easy, enjoyable read...." Read more

"...But to Shaw & Trent as a couple, they’re sweet and easy - almost too simplified. So much more to both of them that’s super glossed over." Read more

"...It has likable enough MCs, low angst, and an easy premise. Rating: 3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️" Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, particularly the characters Trent and Shaw.

"...Shaw and Trent are great MCs. I loved watching their relationship develop...." Read more

"Loved Trent and Shaw. I love when love hits to those that don't think it's for them. This series so far is fantastic." Read more

"I really enjoyed Trent and Shaw. This is my second book by this author, and I must say I am hooked...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2021
    Shaw was such an enigma to me in the Dare to Try trilogy and also in the first of this series. I was really glad to get his and Trent’s story. Shaw is a beast of a man, covered in tattoos and the vault all his friends give their secrets to. Fiercely protective of those he loves, I knew he would be a man who loved fiercely, once he gave a relationship a chance. At a party hosted by a friend, Bash, he is thrown into a dark room with a man and it is an encounter both can’t forget.

    Trent is trying to find his place in life. He has spent the last decade as the lead singer of a very popular rock band, but walked away from the life. He is immediately smitten with Shaw. I loved how their love story unfolded. Both willing to put it out there and just directly saying what each wants. There wasn’t unnecessary drama, but it’s a story that keeps moving with a little slow burn. I loved getting to see how their happy-ever-after came together. This was a quick read not because it was short, but because I enjoyed it so much. I think I read it in 3 days during the work week. While I love dramatic, dark, and gritty love stories, sometimes you just need a sweet story that gives you warm fuzzies.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
    It's been so long since I read the first book in this series, A Little Bit like Love, I figured I needed a refresher on Bash before diving into my arc of Dare You. Plus, I've been wanting to read this book anyway, so it seemed like the perfect time to dive back into this world.

    Having read the Fallen Angel series by Ella and Brooke, I was familiar with Trent, although I didn't have an opinion on him one way or another. I know Viper had a real issue with him, for the way he left the band, and we got to see a little of that here. Considering my issues with Viper from the Fallen Angels series, I think I was predisposed to like Trent on principle alone. And I did end up really liking him, and felt my dislike of Viper was justified!

    Trent and Shaw's story was an easy, enjoyable read. I liked that there wasn't a lot of angst and drama, which I thought there might be, considering how things started. But I was pleasantly surprised with the way these two fell so easily into each other, even with their differences and Trent going through some major changes in his life. I liked that Shaw was there for Trent, as he worked on figuring out his life and what he wanted to do next- these guys were so good for each other. I really enjoyed their story, the way things started off with a bang and slowly moved into something real.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2025
    This is a quick read. All the spunk romance and spice for an afternoon. Love these 2 and how they came together is just absolutely charming. After book 1 in the series I was really hoping for something special And I was not disappointed.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2019
    A Little Bit Like Desire is the second book in The South Haven series by Brooke Blaine. It is the story of the sexy owner of Body Electric Tattoo, Shaw Jennings, and the ex-lead singer of Rockband TBD, Trent Knox.

    I decided to read this book after getting a glimpse of Trent in the Fallen Angel series. I needed to know more about the sexy Rock Star and his hot boyfriend. And I am so glad I did, because now I have another series to fall in love with.

    The story is sweet and has definite heat to it. I love the scenes between Shaw and Trent and really feel the chemistry between them. Their story made me laugh, smile and need more of the South Haven series. It's well written, interesting and kept me reading. Definitely a satisfying and recommended read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2018
    It was so good to be back in South Haven and with all the boys. A Little Bit Like Desire was fabulous. Shaw and Trent has amazing chemistry and the build up to them finally caving in to one another was absolutely delicious. Their first meeting definitely proved that their connection is on another level. They’re very comfortable together doing very mundane things which only made me enjoy their growing friendship and I was just waiting for them to give in cause they both wanted one another. Big time.

    Shaw’s friends from South Have were there too. Bash, Lucas and Jackson were terrific and added humor to the story. These guys have so much fun and are loyal to one another. Whenever Shaw needed to vent or some support Bash and Lucas was there.

    A Little Bit Like Desire is a wonderful and easy to read MM romance. I’m not nearly done with these incredible South Haven guys. I’m ready for Bash’s book!
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2018
    If your like me, then you've been waiting for this one. If you're not, then you're in for a treat! Shaw Jennings and Trent Knox meet in a most unconventional way. Wait though, they don't really meet. Confused yet? Well, I'm not going to give it away how they meet. You'll have to find that out for yourself. Let's just say you won't be disappointed. The chemistry between Shaw and Trent is mind blowing. The tattoo artist and the rock star. What's not to like!! I swear to all things holy that my Kindle even smoldered a little bit! This series is special to me as "A Little Bit Like Love" was my first Brooke Blaine read. The rest is history. You can read this as a stand alone, but I highly recommend you starting out with book one as these characters do crossover and why miss out on all the South Haven goodness. The only complaint I had is that I had to put it down my Kindle to go to work and couldn't just sit and devour it in one setting. Brooke Blaine is an amazing story teller and I cannot wait to read Bash's story next!!
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  • Maureen Crothall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2023
    A gorgeous tale, two successful men, one hiding his sexuality from his adoring fans, the other has no interest in relationships - hook ups are enough thank you very much. Both are about to have the minds and lives blown. A great story, a mix of complex characters and boiling over passion, all makes for a great read.
  • Lailita
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Brazil on May 24, 2022
    Trent and Shaw are fire, they are also sweet at the same time.
    The hot scenes and burning 🔥
    Would definitely recommend
  • Claire
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unmissable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2024
    🎀 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 •            
                
    𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄: 𝘈 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘉𝘪𝘵 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦.          
    𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑: 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦.      
               
    𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤.           
    A Rockstar Romance featuring a tattoo artist who's never wanted more and a lost rockstar who's desperate to find himself. 
          
    𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬.            
    WOW!!!!!
    That is the best way to kick off this review because it had it all for me. 

    Gorgeous tattooed men, rockstars, ride or die friendships, Steamy scenes, and absolutely all the feelings and emotions I love with none of the miscommunication nonsense I hate. 

    I am completely smitten with Trent and Shaws story. It was a beautiful thing to read. Their chemistry was off the charts, and their first interaction with one another was one of the best if ever read of a first meeting. 
    𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘦, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵. . . 𝘠𝘰𝘶'𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘦. 

    The author did an incredible job at setting the scene and developed believable, loveable characters that I guarantee will stay with you.

    There is a reason that Brooke Blaine is one of my favourite authors, and the proof of why is contained within these pages. She creates magic, and this book proved that. 
    I highly recommend.
           
    𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐟.           
    • Low Angst but all the emotions.        
    • Romantic Standalones.      
    • Tattooed Heros.      
    • Steamy Reads.          
    • Slow Burn Romances.      
    • MM Romance.      
    • Rockstar Romance.    

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    Claire
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Unmissable

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2024
    🎀 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 •            
                
    𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄: 𝘈 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘉𝘪𝘵 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦.          
    𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑: 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦.      
               
    𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤.           
    A Rockstar Romance featuring a tattoo artist who's never wanted more and a lost rockstar who's desperate to find himself. 
          
    𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬.            
    WOW!!!!!
    That is the best way to kick off this review because it had it all for me. 

    Gorgeous tattooed men, rockstars, ride or die friendships, Steamy scenes, and absolutely all the feelings and emotions I love with none of the miscommunication nonsense I hate. 

    I am completely smitten with Trent and Shaws story. It was a beautiful thing to read. Their chemistry was off the charts, and their first interaction with one another was one of the best if ever read of a first meeting. 
    𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘦, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵. . . 𝘠𝘰𝘶'𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘦. 

    The author did an incredible job at setting the scene and developed believable, loveable characters that I guarantee will stay with you.

    There is a reason that Brooke Blaine is one of my favourite authors, and the proof of why is contained within these pages. She creates magic, and this book proved that. 
    I highly recommend.
           
    𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐟.           
    • Low Angst but all the emotions.        
    • Romantic Standalones.      
    • Tattooed Heros.      
    • Steamy Reads.          
    • Slow Burn Romances.      
    • MM Romance.      
    • Rockstar Romance.    

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  • ChristinS
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Scorching hot stars for my man Shaw
    Reviewed in Germany on July 23, 2018
    #SHOX left my heart bursting with love!
    A Little Bit Like Desire is an amazing romance, well written with hot men, some lovely secondary characters, funny scenes and a beautiful story.

    Shaw is definitely my kind of man! Holy freaking hotness....tattoos and with dress pants and shirts and a vest? Hell yeah! Sign me up for it! He is so cool, calm and collected that you don’t get why he is still single. But just like every man, there’s more than the eye sees and he has some more layers to uncover. I love that he knows who he is, doesn’t hide and knows what he wants. He’s that easygoing friend you can call whenever you need someone.

    Trent is a famous rockstar on the edge career wise. To find himself again and to think about his future, he hides in South Haven at a place his friend Bash owns. Because of his life in the spotlight he is a lot more guarded than Shaw. It’s his lost soul and the inability to do any domestic stuff, that speaks to Shaw on a deeper level.

    I loved the way they easily connected right from the beginning. The chemistry between them was boiling hot and rose with every page. You could feel it sizzling on your skin.
    A Little Bit Like Desire started with one hot scene that left my absolutely breathless and giddy for more! Definitely the bang this book is worth off! But also the thoughtfulness behind the character that Trent is, the doubts, the need, the passion, ALBLD is a little more than just romance.

    Brooke Blaine once again made me needy and swooning and sighing and wanting her men with her amazing writing talent. She created this South Haven community as one you want to live in. She touches me time and time again on so many levels that I can’t even put in words. I so can’t wait to see what Bash’s story will reveal, because that man is a troublemaker like no other. And I’m sure there’s also more to discover.
  • Liash
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loving this series!
    Reviewed in Australia on January 18, 2019
    I'm loving this series, and this writing style! Shaw and Trent don't have the history that we saw with Jackson and Lucas, but that didn't diminish their chemistry or connection. The way they met was unique and oh so hot! How they then reconnected was fun and I couldn't help but love Bash's meddling.

    I loved that they were comfortable with each other from the start, and that there was a true friendship there too.

    Beautifully done, and now I can't wait to read Bash's story and see who manages to take him and how they do it! Definitely a series I would recommend, and I definitely want more from this author.

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