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Ice on Fire: An Opposites Attract Gay College Romance (Treble and the Lost Boys Book 1) Kindle Edition

by G.R. Lyons (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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His fingers fly across the fretboard. It’s all music to his handsome classmate’s ears. Can love survive the chaos of leaving the closet?

Zac Cinder can feel the temperature rising. Born into a large family that struggled to make ends meet, the college bad-boy multi-instrumentalist is determined to give back by growing his punk band’s fame. But when he’s partnered in class with an admirer of his secret passion project, temptation goes into battle with his hidden sexuality.

Adrian Frost faces the world with a sense of fragility. Plagued by severe anxiety, his only relief comes from the cold bite of a blade against his skin. But the amazing musician he just got matched up with in school is making his pulse race like never before.

Squaring up to a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the big leagues, Zac hates having to hide his true self and a blossoming relationship from his bigoted bandmates. And with sparks flying, Adrian risks a devastating confrontation with his disapproving father.

Feeling all eyes on them, will they dare to share a kiss?

Content warning: Contains depictions of self-harm.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BMVS2L9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ KDP (April 27, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 27, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 367 pages
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G.R. Lyons stumbled into writing as a form of trauma recovery when traditional therapy wasn't working.

Then the story ideas just kept on coming.

Pulling from a vivid imagination as well as real-life experience as a trans man, a sexual assault survivor, and a person living with mental illness, Lyons has written multiple, interconnected series set within his fictional world of the Shifting Isles.

When not writing, Lyons can be found belly dancing around the house, studying anarcho-capitalist philosophy, buried in his never-ending TBR pile, or working out at the local CrossFit gym.

Find out more about G.R. Lyons and the Shifting Isles world at https://grlyonsauthor.com

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  • rocky_racoon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ice on fire
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022
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    This read was disturbing but and actually dead on at stuff actually happens in the real world. My heart goes out to all that this happens to. I myself has come across racial haters do to having bi-racial kids.G.R.Lyons. hats off to u and for this book and the others.
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  • JayReads
    4.0 out of 5 stars On Fire
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2018
    Set in a fictional world, Ice on Fire by G.R. Lyons, begins the new series - Treble and the Lost Boys. Ice on Fire is an opposites attract, poor versus wealthy, and outgoing contrasts recluse story, where love triumphs over impossible odds, and depicts real life situations that engage and entrap as events unfold.

    Zac Cinder is a college student who has dreams of becoming a rock star, along with his presumably best mates of Inferno. On the side, he also performs as a violinist for the elite as a member of Treble. Zac comes from a large and loving family who struggle to make ends meet. His goals are simple: meet his obligations, provide what assistance he can to his family, and to find love for himself.

    Adrian Frost, also known as Mr. Shadow, is a recluse controlled by his father and his family money. Adrian's family life is hard and his father is just a despicable excuse for a human being. While his every need is attended to, but with strings - he must submit to his father's wishes/demands for his life - Adrian struggles with anxiety and his dependence on medication and self-harm get him though the days.

    Zac puts on the required facade with his band mates, while holding onto the nights he plays his violin, dreaming of the elusive Mr. Shadow, who never misses a performance. Both Zac and Adrian pine for the other from afar. But, fate intervenes when they are paired together during their academic studies.

    These men share the same secret, for different reasons. Yes, they are gay and deeply in the closet. Zac fears the loss of his loving family while Adrian fears his father and the loss of his livelihood. The connection between them is strong and beneficial for both. But, it goes without saying, they have a rough road to travel.

    The secluded times between Zac and Adrian are beautiful as well as gut wrenching. Zac is understanding while Adrian is trying to cope and be the man Zac deserves. When their secret is revealed, and the proverbial crap hits the fan, things become what appears insurmountable for them. Zac bears the burden until Adrian realizes what they share. Is it too late? Can words be retracted? And… is it so bad being out of the closet?

    Ice on Fire is realistic, heart wrenching, and beautifully written. The men’s fears are believable as are the reactions and evolution which occurs for each man. Lessons are learned, truths are revealed, and the good/bad of humanity accurately depicted.
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  • Linda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Like Zac, Adrian has only one more semester of ...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2018
    By Linda
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    Zac is hopping, he races from his three jobs. One with a rock band trying to make it big with childhood friends that even he knows are jerks. Second job, playing violin in a fusion group also trying to make success. Third job as a server at a local diner. And he is also a student in his last semester of University. Only a few more months and he will finally be able to start to help his close family who have sacrifice so much for him. Adrian Frost, unwilling heir presumptive to the Frost empire. Suffers severe anxiety, is unable to go or interact with anyone without medication. He is a very closeted Gay man whose father would rather kill him than have him be gay. Like Zac, Adrian has only one more semester of University to graduate and he will finally have access to his trust fund and be able to break ties with his truly evil father. Without his degree he will never be free and walks everyday a tightwire so his father can’t lock him away. The only thing Adrian is able to gather the courage for is to go to the club in the building he lives and listen to a fusion group and lust after the very fine violinist. This book is phenomenal, all of this takes place in a new world that alters even more how things are perceived. You want to see Adrian conquer his fears and his father. And Zac, you just have to form your own opinion. You will definity want to read this, I suggest not before bed however, because you will not be able to sleep until you finish.
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  • Night Owl Romance
    4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed the long distance crush
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2018
    3.5 Stars

    "Ice on Fire" wasn't so much fire as it was ice. The story line was good but the pace was a little slow. I had trouble sympathizing with Adrian and his social problems. One problem was enough for the story but he had multiple problems and they kept knocking me out of the story. Zac was an interesting character. He was funny, but he was Alpha/Beta not one or the other. The attraction between Zac and Adrian was kind of on the low level side. It wasn't as intense and passionate as it could have been. It heated up some when Adrian finally allowed Zac to get closer.

    I enjoyed the long distance crush and them finally meeting in college a mutual class. Both were trying to complete their separate degrees. The story did come together in the end and that is what most readers want. They want for the main characters to have their happy endings and that's what they get here.

    G.R. Lyons is a new author to me. Even with the issues I had with the story it was a good book and one others will also enjoy. Overall, this is a book worth picking up and I look forward to the second in the series. The next one is Riley's story, one of Zac's friends is from Treble.

    Thank You G.R. Lyons for the interesting read.

    Review by: Sandra of Night Owl Romance (NOR voluntarily reviewed a reviewer copy.)
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  • EmilyS
    3.0 out of 5 stars /opposites attract romance
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2018
    I generally liked this romance between classmates, but it didn’t wow me.

    Both are closeted, but when Adrian is forced out, Zac still hides. I did not like this, particularly the extent he is willing to go to stay hidden (drunken sex with female groupies and denial of relationship).

    Another thing I didn’t like is that they are supposed to be working on a class project together, but once they start having sex, the project is forgotten. I would have liked to have known the outcome.

    I do like the way they come together in the bedroom. Out in the real world, Adrian is shy and anxiety ridden, but he likes to take charge and dominate Zac, which he likes. It’s not full on BDSM, a bit of spanking and orders, but it’s sexy and works for them.

    I also love how Zac takes care of Adrian and sees to his needs.
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  • li cran
    4.0 out of 5 stars Strength behind human weakness
    Reviewed in Italy on April 22, 2022
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    An extremely alternate world, based very much in mid20th century "values" of our world - conformity, power with money, desperation with none, rebellion, contrasting music styles, contrasting societal expectations, all the anguish of rejection and the warmth of acceptance
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  • Fay's MM Reads
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars Plus.. Fantastic story will all the feels..
    Reviewed in Australia on May 6, 2018
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    Wow.. A Fantastic story that I loved, written brilliantly with scenes with emotion. I loved how both MCs finally meet. The chemistry between them was beautiful and I loved the super sexy scenes between them with them having an eliminate of Dom and Sub spankings. I really Disliked Adrian's controlling father which is an understatement. Adrian really needed to say No to him. This book is never boring with storylines leading to their struggle. There time definitely wasn't easy and this book includes triggers of self harming with cutting. I may have skipped a page or two regarding this being to much for me. I loved the ending it definitely tugs the heart strings. I'll look forward to the story in another brilliant series, high recommend this author.
    Zac aka Blaze was the guitarist of Inferno but he had a secret he'd kept from his band mates. Also playing for Treble playing at the Underground lounge. Zac was also a student studying and works part-time as a waiter earning his rent and food. The Underground was were he always searched out Mr Shadow a man he lusted over. Adrian suffers with social anxiety but was captured with the dark haired violin player. Adrian starts school shortly ooh no he's a Frost surname, lol.
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  • Cheryl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming. Wish I could give 4.5
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2018
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    I am not one to give five-star reviews to every book I like. In my mind, anything above a 3.5 really has to be earned. To get a five star a book has to be truly exceptional and world-changing for me and this book doesn’t quite hit that mark. It comes close, though, so I would dearly love to give it a 4.5 as it has definitely earned it.
    I loved this book, simple as. Given it’s set in another world, it doesn’t have a sci fi feel. Yes, there are touches, like the fact that the car drives itself, and the police and criminal justice system are run by private enterprise, the days of the week are different and there is casual mention of magic. There are brief mentions of gods and great events in the past, and even two suns. However these are details. They’re baubles on the Christmas tree, not the tree itself. The tree itself is fresh and natural and beautiful.
    I absolutely love the fact that Adrian is so flawed. He’s unable to function at all without medication and even with his daily pills his anxiety is so great he can only just manage to get through the day, and that’s when he doesn’t have much adulting to do. Zac is pretty much his exact opposite – very much the adult, despite his appearance with is long black and red hair and goth persona. Actually, he has two personas – his goth image which is perfect for the rock band he plays with, and a far more sedate, respectable image which he uses when he plays for his fusion string trio. He’s holding down a job to pay his own way through college as well as trying to help support the family he loves.
    At first sight, these two do not belong together. In fact, to begin with Adrian is sure Zac is one of the very people who had made his life a complete misery when at school. He starts off terrified of the boy he’s partnered up with for a college project, and even more terrified by Zac’s less-than-subtle flirting. It was pretty cringe-worthy but all in good fun. Some of the things Zac says are outrageous and his puns are out of control but it all works.
    The writing is flawless, fluid and cohesive and there are so many things that shouldn’t work but do because they are so well written. There are times when both men skate the edge of becoming caricature, but they never go over that line.
    I felt for them both from the very beginning. They both have their crosses to bear – Adrian in his father, and Zac in his pretty appalling friends – but they bear them well and somehow manage to make it work, right up to the point it doesn’t. Even then, Zac looks after Adrian, until Adrian reaches a point where he is able to look after himself. At that point please have tissues ready. I don’t cry easily when it comes to books. It takes a special book to make me sob like a little bitch and this was one. There was no sentimentality but the raw honesty of these two had me bawling.
    There are so many gems and lovely touches and so many phrases I’m going to steal for real life.
    It’s hard to find anything to complain about in this book, although perhaps I would like to have seen some payback for big bad dad. I’m satisfied that the scuzzy friends were paid back enough, although a case of the pox might be nice.
    All in all this was a lovely story of two very different men learning to live together. In Adrian’s case it’s more learning to live. I love Adrian’s progression from someone who is effectively a prisoner in his own mind, to someone who is strong and brave and infinitely generous and caring. I think he had to find himself before he and Zac could actually make it work but the separation was painful.
    This is not a piece of fluff. It has a lot of weight. If you like strong characterisation, flawed heroes, mild D/s play, lots of quirks, music, laughter and some very weighty issues, including self harm and deteriorating mental health, then this book is most definitely for you. Just keep in mind there is a happy ending for these two, happier than you could have imagined at the start.
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