Romano and Albright are back in this second story of mayhem, fun and chaos. There is a certain detective plot involved, too, but in generally it's all about Cesar, his work and (love) life. Being sweet but clumsy this book starts of with him wrecking three cars within two minutes but getting a very sexy relief in an elevator soon after. Welcome to the world of Cesar Romano and his lover Dan Albright. This funny nonsense is just great to read and who cares about logic and real life when you can be part of the great crowd that surrounds him. Sometimes there might be just a wee bit too much surreal life, but then, in the next moment, Gregg just switches to some intimate and caring moments that are just slightly covered in irony, malicious joy and rudeness. Let's get entertained! Let's read L.B. Gregg!!! Jippiieeeeee!!! ( )

A very good 2nd book, with much more lovely Caesar and Dan goodness. Made me laugh out loud a few times and at the moment I so needed some light relief! Not a stand alone, I think to get a handle on Caesar and Dan you definitely need to have read the 1st book, which has plenty of scene setting. But, this one is more fluid, focused, funny and very clever. Liked it! ( )

I have to say I really enjoy reading L.B. Greggs books. I would compare her writings to one of my favorite authors Ethan Day. Trust me if you Dare is a great sequel I hope there is more to come in this series. ( )

The opening scene had me laughing nonstop. It was reminiscent of a Jory type of thing from A Matter of Time, although Caesar is nothing like Jory. It was just one of those comical, I'm in the middle of this and doing something ridiculous and it keeps getting worse but it's really not my fault but everyone's upset so please rescue me kind of thing.

Just like the previous book, the plot, pacing, and writing were all good. The characterization is also superb again. Gregg has a real gift for that. The family is hilarious and loveable as always. This time the cat makes a significant appearance and it was very catlike (not like people pretend cats to be but like how they really act) and very funny.

Caesar and Dan are feeling out their relationship and it's obvious how much they care. It's really obvious that Dan at least worships the ground Caesar walks on. They have a misunderstanding and a couple of times where one does or says something stupid, but rather than let it fester, they work it out really quickly without a lot of handwringing.

As before, the book was really funny, too, like, "He had that heterosexual male combination I would never understand—bald crown, two-foot ponytale." He later refers to it as a "phonytail." At one point, someone refers to another as such: "He's been a closeted heterosexual since he was twenty-two." Caesar is really funny, both in his narration and his off the cuff responses to people. He still has his inconsistent germs issue which is hilarious.

I was very excited to read that Caesar loves Muse, my favorite band. I knew he was awesome but this proves it. Gregg uses a lot of pop culture references that I really enjoy. Like at one point Caesar says, "I have this upcoming series of unfortunate events…"

Something else I loved was that at one point Caesar says, "I was nearly erect thinking about organizing the office." Okay, so maybe he is a little OCD. Anyway, I once confessed to my ex-fiance that office supply stores kind of turn me on. I didn't mean it literally, but I completely identify with Caesar in this one. I love to organize, especially other people's stuff. I'm too lazy to do much with my own stuff, but I've spent dozens of hours organizing friends' houses. I've even thought of starting my own business but I would get too easily frustrated with people who can't let go of stuff. When it's my friends or family, I can browbeat them into submission, but not so much with a client.

I don't like that once again, we have a gay character who says off hand that he won't be having children, like gay men can't have kids. It drives me crazy. There are so many ways to have kids that don't involve your own genitalia. I have kids and I've never been pregnant. My uterus is completely useless and I resent that I've had to deal with menstruation all these years for no reason.

I want to know how long licenses last in New York. Caesar's has the pic he had taken when he was 21 and he's now 28. Here you have to renew them every four years by going into the office. You can get replacements online, but I'm 99% sure you have to go in person to get a new picture when the license expires. Either way, Caesar's driver's license photo is really funny.

Dan is so sweet. For example:

"I can't wait to see you in black tie. Gold cuff links. The whole shebang. Shiny shoes. Bow tie. Jesus. Do you have any silk boxers? We should get you some. Let me get you some....What will they say, Ce, when we dance together? I want to do that. I want to hold you in my arms, in front of the entire damn world. Would you do that? Would you dance with me?"

The mystery in this one wasn't so great, it almost wasn't even a mystery, but the story was more thrilling that last time and someone did end up in the hospital (although how he got there was behind the scenes and I wanted details). There was worry for someone's health for a while. I need that stuff like Caesar needs sugar.

A couple of small things that I didn't like: This is nitpicky but a character repeatedly uses a Taser without recharging it. A more important issue is that Dan lets Caesar know that he loves him and the asshole doesn't say it back. Grrr. I better see that rectified in the next book and it better come out soon! Apparently it's been in the works for a couple of years! I hope she's okay.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5 because over all it was more cohesive than the last one. It wasn't quite as funny but it was a better book overall and it was so damn romantic in parts.

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The opening scene had me laughing nonstop. It was reminiscent of a Jory type of thing from A Matter of Time, although Caesar is nothing like Jory. It was just one of those comical, I'm in the middle of this and doing something ridiculous and it keeps getting worse but it's really not my fault but everyone's upset so please rescue me kind of thing.

Just like the previous book, the plot, pacing, and writing were all good. The characterization is also superb again. Gregg has a real gift for that. The family is hilarious and loveable as always. This time the cat makes a significant appearance and it was very catlike (not like people pretend cats to be but like how they really act) and very funny.

Caesar and Dan are feeling out their relationship and it's obvious how much they care. It's really obvious that Dan at least worships the ground Caesar walks on. They have a misunderstanding and a couple of times where one does or says something stupid, but rather than let it fester, they work it out really quickly without a lot of handwringing.

As before, the book was really funny, too, like, "He had that heterosexual male combination I would never understand—bald crown, two-foot ponytale." He later refers to it as a "phonytail." At one point, someone refers to another as such: "He's been a closeted heterosexual since he was twenty-two." Caesar is really funny, both in his narration and his off the cuff responses to people. He still has his inconsistent germs issue which is hilarious.

I was very excited to read that Caesar loves Muse, my favorite band. I knew he was awesome but this proves it. Gregg uses a lot of pop culture references that I really enjoy. Like at one point Caesar says, "I have this upcoming series of unfortunate events…"

Something else I loved was that at one point Caesar says, "I was nearly erect thinking about organizing the office." Okay, so maybe he is a little OCD. Anyway, I once confessed to my ex-fiance that office supply stores kind of turn me on. I didn't mean it literally, but I completely identify with Caesar in this one. I love to organize, especially other people's stuff. I'm too lazy to do much with my own stuff, but I've spent dozens of hours organizing friends' houses. I've even thought of starting my own business but I would get too easily frustrated with people who can't let go of stuff. When it's my friends or family, I can browbeat them into submission, but not so much with a client.

I don't like that once again, we have a gay character who says off hand that he won't be having children, like gay men can't have kids. It drives me crazy. There are so many ways to have kids that don't involve your own genitalia. I have kids and I've never been pregnant. My uterus is completely useless and I resent that I've had to deal with menstruation all these years for no reason.

I want to know how long licenses last in New York. Caesar's has the pic he had taken when he was 21 and he's now 28. Here you have to renew them every four years by going into the office. You can get replacements online, but I'm 99% sure you have to go in person to get a new picture when the license expires. Either way, Caesar's driver's license photo is really funny.

Dan is so sweet. For example:

"I can't wait to see you in black tie. Gold cuff links. The whole shebang. Shiny shoes. Bow tie. Jesus. Do you have any silk boxers? We should get you some. Let me get you some....What will they say, Ce, when we dance together? I want to do that. I want to hold you in my arms, in front of the entire damn world. Would you do that? Would you dance with me?"

The mystery in this one wasn't so great, it almost wasn't even a mystery, but the story was more thrilling that last time and someone did end up in the hospital (although how he got there was behind the scenes and I wanted details). There was worry for someone's health for a while. I need that stuff like Caesar needs sugar.

A couple of small things that I didn't like: This is nitpicky but a character repeatedly uses a Taser without recharging it. A more important issue is that Dan lets Caesar know that he loves him and the asshole doesn't say it back. Grrr. I better see that rectified in the next book and it better come out soon! Apparently it's been in the works for a couple of years! I hope she's okay.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5 because over all it was more cohesive than the last one. It wasn't quite as funny but it was a better book overall and it was so damn romantic in parts.

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