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Rough Edges Kindle Edition

by Cardeno C. (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 240 ratings
Kyle has an unwelcome crush on his nemesis Brent. Brent has a welcome crush on his friend Kyle. As it turns out, the line between a friend and an enemy doesn’t have to be a line at all.

Born on the wrong side of the tracks to the wrong family, Kyle Potter has spent his life clawing his way toward a better future. When he gets the perfect job at the perfect firm in perfect Los Angeles, Kyle is sure there are only blue skies ahead. And then he meets perfect Brent Haralson.

Born with a silver spoon to a well-established family, Brent Haralson has never been interested in leveraging his connections. Friends, success, and dates come easily to Brent and rejection isn’t something he has to deal with in life. And then he meets perfect Kyle Potter.

Kyle despises his unwelcome crush on his lazy, arrogant nemesis. Brent welcomes his feelings for his stubborn, brilliant friend. As it turns out, the line between a friend and an enemy doesn’t have to be a line at all.

Word count: 17,127
This is a 2nd edition without substantive changes from the 1st edition, which was part of the It Was Always You anthology.
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    January 31, 2017
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01NC0XCVI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Romance Authors, LLC; 2nd edition (January 31, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 61 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 240 ratings

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Cardeno C.

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Cardeno C. - CC to friends - is a hopeless romantic who wants to add a lot of happiness and a few "awwws" into a reader's day. Writing is a nice break from real life as a corporate type and volunteer work with gay rights organizations. Cardeno's stories range from sweet to intense, contemporary to paranormal, long to short, but they always include strong relationships and walks into the happily-ever-after sunset.

Heartwarming Stories. Strong Relationships. Forever Love.

www.cardenoc.com

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Customers find this book to be a phenomenal read with a wonderful story that keeps them engaged. They enjoy the banter between the characters and appreciate the romance, with one customer highlighting the unconditional love portrayed. The book is well-written, with one customer noting there are no errors in grammar or spelling, and customers appreciate its short length.

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6 customers mention "Readability"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a really good and phenomenal read.

"It's no secret how much I love C. Cardeno's books. They are amazing and I look forward to each and everyone. This one hit me hard...." Read more

"This was a really good read that I wished was longer. Kyle Potter has spent his life clawing his way toward a better future...." Read more

"3.5* Rough Edges was a short and sweet read...." Read more

"Enjoyed this one! Believable story line and good characters are one of my requirements and this story checked both boxes." Read more

5 customers mention "Story quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, with one mentioning it's a feelgood narrative that keeps them engaged, while another notes it always has a happy ending.

"...in my opinion, but it did what I was looking for by keeping me engaged in the story which I read in about an hour." Read more

"Wonderful story! Cardeno is indeed a romantic, and he writes so well, always with a happy ending...." Read more

"Enjoyed this one! Believable story line and good characters are one of my requirements and this story checked both boxes." Read more

"Rough edges was a great short story about one of the most basic life lessons. Never judge a book or person by its cover...." Read more

4 customers mention "Humor"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly the banter between the characters.

"...I enjoyed the banter between the two. It made the falling in love part so much more real...." Read more

"...I also loved the banter between these two. I really wish it was longer. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling." Read more

"...I loved the dialogue and laughed quite a bit. Very light and refreshing read. Looking forward to reading more by C.C." Read more

"...The book contains good writing, solid editing, fun/funny, witty characters and ultimately lots of love & romance." Read more

4 customers mention "Romance"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one review describing it as a contemporary gay romance with lots of love and romance, while another finds it sweet and sassy.

"...This book is about two things: unconditional love and empathy. Most readers probably disliked Kyle, but I didn't...." Read more

"Wonderful story! Cardeno is indeed a romantic, and he writes so well, always with a happy ending...." Read more

"Short n sweet and sassy and just the right amount of lovings! Loved this little story of opposites that have a major attraction" Read more

"...writing, solid editing, fun/funny, witty characters and ultimately lots of love & romance." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting there are no errors in grammar or spelling, while another particularly appreciates the dialogue.

"...I really wish it was longer. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling." Read more

"Wonderful story! Cardeno is indeed a romantic, and he writes so well, always with a happy ending...." Read more

"...I loved the dialogue and laughed quite a bit. Very light and refreshing read. Looking forward to reading more by C.C." Read more

"...The book contains good writing, solid editing, fun/funny, witty characters and ultimately lots of love & romance." Read more

3 customers mention "Length"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the book is short.

"It was very short and sweet. I am use to much more in-depth books from Cardeno C." Read more

"3.5* Rough Edges was a short and sweet read...." Read more

"Short n sweet and sassy and just the right amount of lovings! Loved this little story of opposites that have a major attraction" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Miss Em
    5.0 out of 5 stars So in love
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2017
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    It's no secret how much I love C. Cardeno's books. They are amazing and I look forward to each and everyone. This one hit me hard.

    This book is about two things: unconditional love and empathy.

    Most readers probably disliked Kyle, but I didn't. The old adage of "walk a mile in my shoes" screams loudly. Kyle would take two steps forward and get shoved five steps back. Brent was born into privilege and never had to fight for anything.

    I enjoyed the banter between the two. It made the falling in love part so much more real. Neither could understand the other's situation and it takes a setback to push the two together. They start to understand each other and it is beautiful.

    Call me soft or listening to "Helium" by Sia on repeat, but this book really hit home for me. I identified with Kyle and the struggle was real. Brent and Kyle together was magical. This is a must read. 5 stars
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  • Angie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2022
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    This was a really good read that I wished was longer. Kyle Potter has spent his life clawing his way toward a better future. When he gets the perfect job at the perfect firm in perfect Los Angeles, Kyle is sure there are only blue skies ahead. And then he meets perfect Brent Haralson. This was a good read. Kyle had a rough upbringing and he has a chip on his shoulders he was hard to like in the beginning but her grew on me. Kyle thought that Brent was a spoiled little rich kid but he wasn't. I also loved the banter between these two. I really wish it was longer. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling.
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  • Logan James
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2017
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    It was very short and sweet. I am use to much more in-depth books from Cardeno C.
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  • Adele S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2023
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    My favorite Cardeno C stories are apparently the enemies-to-lovers ones like this. Kyle is the only one seeing them as enemies, but Brent seems to know better than to argue that particular point. I love how fitting the title of this is in that Kyle thinks the rough edges that he needs to smooth are his southern accent and remnants of his poor upbringing, but I think it's his prickly nature and pride that makes it rough to befriend him. When his pride takes one too many blows after losing his job, Kyle accepts Brent's offer of a free place to stay and we gradually see those rough edges softening. Brent finally gets his chance to be Kyle's lover and end the enemies charade. That's what Cardeno writes so well. Two men at odds despite one or both of them wanting the other and circumstances playing out to resolve misunderstandings and get them together. This isn't quite as good as A Shot At Forgiveness, in my opinion, but it did what I was looking for by keeping me engaged in the story which I read in about an hour.
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  • ShannonVM
    4.0 out of 5 stars A little enemies-to-lovers, a little opposites attract.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021
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    3.5*

    Rough Edges was a short and sweet read. Kyle was a hard nut to crack at first, but he quickly grew on me, once I learned about his background. His upbringing caused him to be a bit of an overachiever, and to have a big ol' chip on his shoulder, especially when it came to people like Brent, or who more importantly, the kind of person he thought Brent was. He and Brent were definite opposites in many ways, although Brent wasn't quite the slacker Kyle thought him to be.
    I got a kick out of the back and forth between these two, even though Kyle tended to take it a little too far. I liked how Brent just let a lot of what Kyle said and did roll off his back.
    Things kind of moved quickly between them, but with their history it wasn't hard to accept. I liked the way things worked out for them.
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  • Jere Adams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rough Edges: A Contemporary Gay Romance, Cardeno C.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2017
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    Wonderful story! Cardeno is indeed a romantic, and he writes so well, always with a happy ending. However, it sometimes seems like that won't happen, and Rough Edges made me wonder, but I was not disappointed. In fact, the ending was even better than I could imagine!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great feelgood story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2020
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    Enjoyed this one! Believable story line and good characters are one of my requirements and this story checked both boxes.
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  • K. Mann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent short story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2019
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    This is a new to me Author and I'm pleased I stumbled across him and his books are available in KU.

    I loved the dialogue and laughed quite a bit. Very light and refreshing read.

    Looking forward to reading more by C.C.
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  • Fujoshi
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nicht schlecht
    Reviewed in Germany on May 30, 2021
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    Die Story hat mir gut gefallen, vor allem mochte ich die Charaktere. Zu bemängeln habe ich nur, dass mir alles ein wenig zu schnell dahererzählt wurde. Einige Seiten mehr wären nicht schlecht gewesen.
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  • Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rough edges
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2020
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    Kyle has an almost dislike to Brent and his trust fund after scraping to get by as a child/young adult but when the chips are down and Brent offers Kyle a place to crash the pair get closer
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  • FiBeeN
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and sexy
    Reviewed in Australia on March 2, 2017
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    I loved these two. Such a brilliant combination of snark and sweet. There was a real sense of warmth between them and the sex was hot. My only complaint is that this book was way two short as It left me wanting more.
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  • Fiona
    4.0 out of 5 stars Friends become more sexy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2020
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    Always a pleasure to read this author. Slow burn romance. Delicious tension watching friends develop into more. Sweet and very sexy times too. Left me smiling and wanting more.
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