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Painted Lace Kindle Edition

by K.M. Neuhold (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 949 ratings
Austin never realized he was painting his life with shades of gray, until Keaton came along and injected a rainbow of color.

Keaton is a tornado of chaos and paint, which turns out to be more exciting than I ever would’ve imagined. I love my organized, predictable life...or at least I thought I did. But what started as a casual hookup is slowly becoming so much more, and I find myself loving the beautiful mess more than I expected.

Can two people so different really make it work once feelings get involved?

**** This is a stand alone story and was originally published as Kiss and Run in the Valentine’s Inc series. It has since undergone significant changes and doubled in length.
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    October 9, 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08JZLL13C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ K.M. Neuhold (October 9, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 9, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 949 ratings

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K.M. Neuhold

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K.M. Neuhold is a complete romance junkie. bisexual and polyamorous, she often describes herself as being in love with love. She loves to write stories full of bearded, cinnamon roll men who get super swoony HEAs. Her philosophy is there’s so much angst and sadness for LGBT characters in media, all she wants is to give them the happiest happily ever afters she can with little angst, tons of humor, and SO MUCH STEAM. K.M. fully admits to her tendencies of making sure every side character has a full backstory that will likely always lead to every book turning into a series or spin-off. When she's not writing she's a lion tamer, an astronaut, and a superhero...just kidding, she's likely watching Netflix and snuggling with her huskies while her amazing husband brings her coffee.

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Customers enjoyed the book's readability and quality. They found the story sweet, beautiful, and relatable. The vivid images and pacing drew them in with the right elements. The characters were likable and well-developed, with a connection between them. The physical scenes were described as steamy and passionate. Overall, customers felt the book was sweet and enjoyable.

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33 customers mention "Readability"33 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it sweet, fun, and wonderful with lots of romance and sexy moments. The story is described as a quick, lighthearted read with a feel-good ending.

"...A lot of laughs, sexiness, and fun. A free spirit meets a slightly uptight/boring guy equals a surprisingly perfect match...." Read more

"...to it something changed (probably me lol) I absolutely loved the the rest of the book and I wish I could see "Love"!..." Read more

"This story was so, so good. I read this when it was just a short story (Kiss and Run) as part of the Valentines Inc series...." Read more

"Beautiful trajectory of one of the most wonderful HEA I have ever read. Art, chaos and freedom was Keaton way of life...." Read more

31 customers mention "Story quality"31 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the story. They found it relatable with passionate characters. The romance was fun and sweet, with steamy sex scenes. The story was heartwarming and well-written.

"...but it ended beautifully and left me with happy tears and a warm heart! Well worth the time and money to read!" Read more

"Beautiful trajectory of one of the most wonderful HEA I have ever read. Art, chaos and freedom was Keaton way of life...." Read more

"Two people who shouldn’t match, but fit anyway. A fabulous love story. Her word paint beautiful picture, but I wish I could see his art." Read more

"...Together they find love but their journey is amazing. K. M. Neuhold wrote this book with an excellent storytelling view...." Read more

24 customers mention "Beauty"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's vivid descriptions and depictions of events. They find it engaging and enjoyable, with a lot of laughter and fun.

"...A lot of laughs, sexiness, and fun. A free spirit meets a slightly uptight/boring guy equals a surprisingly perfect match...." Read more

"...I mean she described it very well and I guess I COULD see it, but wow I wish that the painting and of course the artist was real!..." Read more

"...A fabulous love story. Her word paint beautiful picture, but I wish I could see his art." Read more

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14 customers mention "Pacing"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing and relatable characters. They appreciate the fun and sweet romance without too much angst or drama. The storyline is nice, with good solid characters who inspire each other. Overall, readers find the book has all the right elements to draw them in and make little hearts in their eyes.

"I think what I enjoyed most about this book is that it wasn't filled with too much angst or drama, there was a nice storyline, good solid characters..." Read more

"...And I love that both teach each other about the simple true things in life. Love can conquer everything." Read more

"...from a hook up, to friends with benefits, to a relationship with minimal drama and no breakup or misunderstanding. Another great read by K.M. Neuhold!" Read more

"Painted Lace, a thoroughly feel good story! A light, fast read, with all the feels and steamy bedroom activities. "..." Read more

13 customers mention "Character development"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters and their connection. They also appreciate the reference to another book character from a different series. The characters complement each other's personalities and are passionate about their work.

"...with too much angst or drama, there was a nice storyline, good solid characters and it was a great read. A lot of laughs, sexiness, and fun...." Read more

"...This book is awesome. I really like the added reference to another book character from a different series as well...." Read more

"...I absolutely loved this book!!! There is such a connection between the two characters you can feel it coming from the words in waves... The..." Read more

"...I loved how they complemented each other's personalities and were so passionate. Their physical scenes were ridiculously hot!..." Read more

12 customers mention "Heat level"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the physical scenes and steamy bedroom activities in the book. They mention that the sex between them is white hot.

"...Lingerie-check. Piercings- check. Super hot sexy times- check. Fake boyfriend- check. You get the point. This book is awesome...." Read more

"...The sex between them is white hot and the love is no different...." Read more

"...Also the sexy times are hot AF! The tremendous support that Austin offered Keaton was serious relationship goals...." Read more

"There was so much heat in this book... Right from the start, the sex was raw and raunchy!!! I absolutely loved this book!!!..." Read more

12 customers mention "Sweetness"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's sweetness. They find it sexy and sweet, with moments of overwhelming sweetness that make them smile uncontrollably.

"...The HEA was really sweet and I'm love the way Austin supported Keaton in his work...." Read more

"...The expansion really added so much to the story. This has so much sweet and sexy, it was exactly what I needed...." Read more

"...This book was beautiful, sexy, and sweet! I highly recommend!" Read more

"This was sweet and low angst, which we all need at this point in 2020...." Read more

6 customers mention "Writing style"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the straightforward and casual writing style. They find it an easy, simple read with characters that feel natural.

"...Highly recommend, especially if you are looking for a good, easy read that will leave you with a smile." Read more

"...Keaton is wild and free and Austin is straightforward and structured. Together they help each other to even things out a lil more...." Read more

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  • Adriak
    5.0 out of 5 stars A feel good, HEA story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020
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    I think what I enjoyed most about this book is that it wasn't filled with too much angst or drama, there was a nice storyline, good solid characters and it was a great read. A lot of laughs, sexiness, and fun. A free spirit meets a slightly uptight/boring guy equals a surprisingly perfect match. The two main characters fit together like a puzzle and turned out to be just what the other needed.

    Highly recommend, especially if you are looking for a good, easy read that will leave you with a smile.
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  • Debra VS
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Good, Solid M/M Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020
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    I love the two main characters in this story. How they meet is pretty typical, but their chemistry is explosive. Austin and Keaton both carry around defensive walls so thick and high, it takes a few interventions by surprising people - and a lot of unusual 'hookups' - to break those suckers down. Eventually, these two very different men get their heads wrapped around what they're becoming together.
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  • Anna Despain
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was expecting
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020
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    First I want to say that I love Kyleen's work. I have read everything she's written that I could get my hands on. I read this book expecting her usual excellence, but was disappointed. I read the first few chapters and really struggled to continue, even taking a break to read another book before coming back to finish it, and to be honest I only decided to finish it out of loyalty...MAN am I glad I did! I don't know what was up with the first part whether it was the book or maybe just me but when I came back to it something changed (probably me lol) I absolutely loved the the rest of the book and I wish I could see "Love"! I mean she described it very well and I guess I COULD see it, but wow I wish that the painting and of course the artist was real! I really enjoyed seeing how both main characters grew and came to love, support and encourage each other! This book may have started out slow, (again it was probably me) but it ended beautifully and left me with happy tears and a warm heart! Well worth the time and money to read!
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  • Samantha T
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great book! I loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020
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    This story was so, so good. I read this when it was just a short story (Kiss and Run) as part of the Valentines Inc series. It's even better now that it's been expanded. I love a happy ever after and Kyleen did not disappoint. This book checks so many boxes for me. Lingerie-check. Piercings- check. Super hot sexy times- check. Fake boyfriend- check. You get the point. This book is awesome. I really like the added reference to another book character from a different series as well. I also appreciate the expansion because that means more sexy times! The HEA was really sweet and I'm love the way Austin supported Keaton in his work. I would definitely read more of this if Kyleen made it into a series. After all Austin's friend Luke needs a HEA.
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  • Fran Auq
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply beautiful!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020
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    Beautiful trajectory of one of the most wonderful HEA I have ever read.

    Art, chaos and freedom was Keaton way of life. He didn’t wanted to be attached to anything. His paintings were his everything and his one day jobs was his way to live, until Austin.

    Austin life was a total opposite, everything need it a purpose. He only knew security with everything in his life. Heartbroken and tired to be alone, he didn’t know how to move on until Keaton.

    And I love that both teach each other about the simple true things in life. Love can conquer everything.
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  • Phyllis Cook
    4.0 out of 5 stars perfectly imperfect
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
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    Two people who shouldn’t match, but fit anyway.
    A fabulous love story.
    Her word paint beautiful picture, but I wish I could see his art.
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  • Malissa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Freaking Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
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    There’s not enough words to say about this book. Austin a man who was told he was boring and not good enough by his ex. For a few years he believed that until he met Keaton. Keaton is an out going, risk taker, chaotic guy who loves to paint. He doesn’t want to go with the norm and what society says we have to. Together they find love but their journey is amazing. K. M. Neuhold wrote this book with an excellent storytelling view. It was amazing and absolutely freaking wonderful. ❤️
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  • Insert interesting name
    3.0 out of 5 stars No connection - or even much story.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020
    This was a first for me with one of her books - I got bored. There was no description of any connection between the MCs other than sex. At one point one of the MCs says he can’t stop thinking about the other one and I honestly had no idea why. So little story and romance. Sex and more sex. Don’t get me wrong - the sex is great, but there’s not much else to the book. Really disappointing from one of my favorite M/M authors.
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  • Renata T
    5.0 out of 5 stars Art and Lace? yes!!!!
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 4, 2020
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    Oh this one was so sweet!!!!
    I am in love with Austin and Keat, what a perfect match they make. The right amount of complementary personalities that makes a relationship interesting.
    they're babies, I wish it was longer
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  • Courtney Turner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gaaaaawwwd.....!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 12, 2020
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    It’s hard to put into words how amazing this book was but here goes nothing. Keaton is a chaotic artist, takes nothing serious unless it’s his art. And the you have serious neurotic Austin the accountant. But Keaton turns the once super serious Austin into someone he never thought he could be. And he loves it. But these two boys spend far to long tip toeing around what they really want. Their chemistry is off the charts and you can’t help fall in love with these men. I found this book unique and sweet and was truly sad to read “the end” I could have read about these two men for hours and hours. Absolutely amazing love story
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  • Mogi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wirklich süß
    Reviewed in Germany on September 3, 2021
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    Die Geschichte von Austin und Keaton ist herrlich … chaotisch, romantisch, verrückt, unlogisch, lustig, bunt und einfach wunderbar!
    Unbedingt lesen!
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  • Chris Greenwood
    5.0 out of 5 stars A painting of love
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2020
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    A beautifully written book, a lovely story you can,t help getting engrossed in and 2 lovely characters who form a loving relationship.
    A read you must have in your library.
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  • Charley Norton
    4.0 out of 5 stars Artsy and hearty!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2020
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    Really enjoyed Austin and Keaton. An unlikely pair bringing the best out in one another!

    This was originally a novella but lengthened. I have now read both and can honestly say it flows beautifully.
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