Stupid Dirty (Possum Hollow Book 1)

Name: Stupid Dirty (Possum Hollow Book 1)
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (3 reviews)

Erin Russell

4.4 / 5.0

Published: 2024

Genres

Literary Fiction Psychological Fiction Small Town Horror

Description

In the quiet, suffocating corners of Possum Hollow, secrets fester and grudges run deep. Cade and Silas are two men tethered to the same small town, yet they exist in opposing orbits until their friction ignites something neither can extinguish. Their relationship is a masterclass in tension, evolving from sharp-edged animosity into a messy, profound connection that demands everything they have left to give. This story is an emotional rollercoaster that refuses to play it safe. It is soft, vulnerable, and unapologetically raw, capturing the ache of two broken people finding solace in one another. While the heat between them is undeniable, the true heart of this novel lies in the psychological depth of its characters. Silas is a man you will want to hold onto, while Cade’s irreverent humor provides the perfect counterpoint to the heavier, more introspective moments of their journey. Perfect for readers who crave complex character arcs and a narrative that balances grit with genuine tenderness, this book is a standout in contemporary queer fiction. It is a story about the beauty found in the rubble of our pasts and the terrifying, wonderful act of letting someone else see the truth behind the mask.

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Customer Reviews

Top 3 from Amazon

Karina Salate

March 3, 2024

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MASTERPIECE!!! (No spoilers)

I’ll start writing my review by saying: What an emotional rollercoaster!!! Storyline is amazing, pace is perfection, character development? Chefs kiss. There are so many layers in this story, both Cade and Silas are broken boys, their pasts, their social and living environments shaping their personalities and causing their grey areas. They are just two kids, they’re only 22 but you’ll realize that after all they’ve lived their souls are so much more than 22. There are very interesting side characters, they all play an important role in the rich story. The way author writes is so real, you can almost touch, breath and smell Possum Hollow town. And the cherry at the top? This is author’s debut novel, and OMG Erin Russell nailed it!! I absolutely recommend it, it was a rollercoaster of well portrayed situations, real life situations, real fears from 22 yo YA learning to love each other but most importantly leaning to love themselves.

chaoticbookish.girl♥️

November 5, 2025

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💛 Cade & Silas 💛

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25 Soft, messy, emotional, and hot as hell. 🥵 Cade cracks me up, and Silas… I just want to hug him forever! 🥹 They start as enemies but quickly become friends, and that friendship is honestly one of the best parts of the story. Cade’s chatty, funny energy perfectly balances Silas’s quiet, grumpy vibe, they just fit together in the most beautiful way. Their love feels so genuine and full of heart. The mental health representation is written so beautifully. It’s not just talked about, you feel it right alongside the characters, which makes the emotional moments hit even harder. If you love messy, tender, and spicy romance with all the feels, this one’s for you. 🔥💛 ✨What to expect Sport Romance Motocross Enemies → Friends → Lovers Small Town Double Queer Awakening Hurt/Comfort Broken boy Mental Health rep. Grumpy/Sunshine Virgin MC Found Family

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August 6, 2024

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Totally caught me off guard of how amazing this would be

I didn’t go into this book with like a great idea of how FANTASTIC it would be but it’s been a pleasant surprise. Easily in my top 3 of MM romance novels. The reason this book is so great is because of a few key elements that blend together. Mainly the author is really quite amazing at depicting the blossoming friendship, tension, and romantic feelings between the two MCs in a way that does not feel rushed or simply based on sexual attraction. The two MCs have equally despondent childhoods and trauma and the author does an amazing job at expressing the trauma and emotions each of them feel while also tying that into their struggles with the each other through the book. This book has single handedly had the best imagery and descriptions of what it feels like to truly battle with your mental health so much so that it was almost a little triggering but in a good way. And the bond that Silas and Cade have is beautiful. I loved it. Not rushed, not solely focused on the sexual aspects of their relationship, and totally and completely RAW. 10 out of 10

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