Surprisingly lighthearted for the most part, considering the traumatic event we’re dealing with here.
I’m talking, ofc, of Max, whom we already got to Surprisingly lighthearted for the most part, considering the traumatic event we’re dealing with here.
I’m talking, ofc, of Max, whom we already got to know in the previous book. And I’m not giving too much away (considering it happens in chapter 1, and it’s more or less clear after reading the blurb) that he’s been given date raping drugs, and raped, even though he can’t remember the incident.
So yeah. Serious stuff. But nevertheless, it will leave you smiling almost the entire way through, and that’s mainly because of Luke, who’s sunshine and playfulness personified, and who is such a perfect match for Max - kind and patient and understanding- that it’s a joy to watch Max heal.
And yes, it helped that the rapist got his comeuppance ...more
Deliciously hot and surprisingly sweet daddy/boy novella.
There’s a lot of sex and mild kink in this novella - it’s about 22yo Silas, who caught his noDeliciously hot and surprisingly sweet daddy/boy novella.
There’s a lot of sex and mild kink in this novella - it’s about 22yo Silas, who caught his now ex cheating, and Logan, the father of said ex, whom Silas secretly found how for a long while.
Silas shows up on Logan’s doorstep, intending on seducing him, and boy oh boy does it work - mainly because Logan has had a thing for Silas for ages, too. Their daddy/boy relationship feels natural, and I loved the way they communicate and TALK to each other.
There’s no drama at all, and it’s almost cavity inducing sweet, but I it was exactly what I needed to read right now - 3.5 stars rounded up, despite the fact that it isn’t on KU - but it was money well spent ...more
It’s… ok. Lots of cowboy charm, pastures, hoerses, a donkey, an eevil racoon, a quirky family and side characters, no homophobia AT ALL. And two very It’s… ok. Lots of cowboy charm, pastures, hoerses, a donkey, an eevil racoon, a quirky family and side characters, no homophobia AT ALL. And two very likeable characters.
Why just ok then, and not good? Because the two main characters didn’t have a good start in my eyes, and I couldn’t “feel” their relationship.
Ash moves to the small town called Darling after a breakup (not a bad breakup, not a bad ex, either). He finds a job at the Darling ranch (because ofc there’s a family named Darling). And he’s more or less instantly attracted to 40yo grumpy Jackson, one of the Darling brothers. Who - conveniently- is gay, and out. And who’s had a bad breakup a few years ago. A relationship we’re only told has ended badly, without being given any details.
They hook up, and that’s it for the last 70% of the book. So we’re told how they feel for each other, we don’t really feel it. And the way Ash pursued Jack in the beginning made me feel a bit uncomfortable, even though they’re both grown men who communicated well throughout the book.
It’s sweet and completely drama free, despite the small “dramatic incident” towards the end.
Easy banter, flirty encounters, funny situations. It felt more like a setup for the upcoming books, and if I’m honest, I found the other Darling brothers more interesting than Jackson: next we’ll get (straight) Colton and Noah, probably the classic enemy to lovers. Then there’s newly divorced Lawson, who has an absentee former best friend he’ll probably end up with (so it’s probably the “second chance” book).
And last but not least, Remy, the deaf youngest brother who paints. His future partner is not yet to be seen, unless he ends up with Ash’s ex Nicholas, whom I felt a bit sorry for.
But this one … as I said. Nice. But nothing I haven’t read before....more
A bit drawn out. I wasn’t super invested in it, but the audiobook kept me entertained enough.
I mean… It’s Lucy Lennox. Plots don’t have to necessarilyA bit drawn out. I wasn’t super invested in it, but the audiobook kept me entertained enough.
I mean… It’s Lucy Lennox. Plots don’t have to necessarily make sense, so it wasn’t the sum of all the plot twists and turns where you have to suspend your disbelief. I mean… a billionaire (whom almost nobody knows he’s super rich) “inherits” a toddler he was the sperm donor for? He stays away from relationships because he feels guilty because his brother died in an accident while driving a car he gifted him? The lawyer who’s in charge of the guardianship is his former hookup, and neither has forgotten about the other one? And the baddie is the pastor of a megachurch? And an equally unscrupulous lawyer?
Is it one the best books I’ve read this year? Definitely no. Did I have a blast with reading it? Definitely!
May Archer is the uncrowned queen of quirkyIs it one the best books I’ve read this year? Definitely no. Did I have a blast with reading it? Definitely!
May Archer is the uncrowned queen of quirky small town romances. It’s not high literature, but it’s usually a lot of fun, even if you have to be in the mud for it, and you need to suspend your disbelief.
This time, we have Reed, one of the Sunday brothers (there’s a series full of them), the elusive one we already suspect he’s not the boring accountant his family believes. And Chris, the sheltered nephew of Danny “The Cheese” Formaggio, a mobster who made a deal with the government and who - as part of that deal - wants his nephew protected from another mob family.
So Reed is assigned to Chris (who didn’t know his uncle is a baddie) and whisks him away to a safe house.
There are SO MANY ridiculous misunderstandings, so many funny situations, it’s like watching an old fashioned screwball comedy. And I had fun, I even laughed out loud while listening to the audiobook (he’s never going to be one of my favourites, but Michael Dean has grown on me for a certain kind of books).
There are some cameos from couples from other books, but it’s not overwhelming like in the CU Sadenverse books. I had a great time, that’s why I’ll rate it with generous 4 stars.
Definitely picking up the next book, too - I’m always there for more mature characters who led a more out less straight life before the right man wanders (back?) into their lives ...more
Loved the writing, and most of all, I loved the characters ❤️
Is it a bit unrealistic? Probably, yes. Did I care? Not at all.
It’s the story of Mike, whLoved the writing, and most of all, I loved the characters ❤️
Is it a bit unrealistic? Probably, yes. Did I care? Not at all.
It’s the story of Mike, who lives outside a small town, right next to a lake. And Jason, a city boy, who moves in next to him and who disturbs the peace and quiet Mike so desperately needs with his bubbly, positive golden retriever personality.
Mike is very deep in the closet, having successfully tried to mold himself into the person he thinks others expect to see. And he’s not only attracted to men, he’s struggling with his gender identity, and even though he doesn’t put a name on it, it’s as close to nonbinary as I imagine it to be.
It’s described so well - while I wholeheartedly accept and support people who don’t fit the heteronormative mold, I didn’t quite understand the nonbinary mindset so far. Thanks to this lovely book, I think I’ve come a step closer to that.
He’d separated woman as a gender from feminine as a characteristic. Had untangled his identity as a man to the wishes of its body—to be a man, and pretty. To be a man, and soft. Delicate. Tender.
Side note: isn’t it just wonderful how reading all there’s books here, loving and living all these characters and stories others have imagined, makes us more open minded? I truly love this safe space here ...more
Gentle giant meets escort who doesn’t believe he’s worthy of love. And they live happily ever after ❤️
That’s basically the plot, but it’s so very romaGentle giant meets escort who doesn’t believe he’s worthy of love. And they live happily ever after ❤️
That’s basically the plot, but it’s so very romantic, that you can’t help but fall in love with both.
Admittedly, it took me a few days to finish it - maybe because of my hectic real-life-brain wasn’t able to slow down enough to fully immerse myself into this rather slow paced love story. Yes, they fall in love almost the moment they meet (Beau, the gentle giant, hires Trevor to pose as his boyfriend during a family wedding), but it takes them around 1 year (and around 50% of the book) to start being in a relationship.
While Beau is like a steady rock, unwavering in his affection and firm belief that Trevor is his other half, Trevor struggles, being sure that (through no fault of his own) he’s not worthy of love, and especially not worthy of someone as wonderful as Beau.
As mentioned, I struggled with it during my week, but as soon as weekend came, I couldn’t put it down. It’s… sweet. Loved the southern charm, the found family, home cooked meals and sunflower fields. There’s no drama to speak of, and I was all here for it. Because sometimes, it’s just lovely to have a break, and to believe that people who are meant to be together will eventually find their way.
Love is a gentle man that holds my battered heart safely in the palm of his hand. For keeps, I think, in the middle of the warm sunflower field. Beau’s elated smile widens against my lips, and I know without a doubt that I’m home.
What I liked about it the most is the title. But the rest wasn’t bad, either.
I mean… it’s a novella. 80 pages. You can’t expect too much relationship What I liked about it the most is the title. But the rest wasn’t bad, either.
I mean… it’s a novella. 80 pages. You can’t expect too much relationship development there, so all things considering, it was fun. It’s the story of 37yo Bennett, an architect from NYC who moved to Copper County (close to O’Leary, where another of May’s series is situated).
And 24yo Theo, who’s been trying to get Bennett’s attention for years, and who now (finally) succeeds.
I liked the way they connected over logic puzzles, and the way that wore Bennett down. A thing I want a fan of: Bennett thinking (and behaving) like he was at just double of Theo’s age.
Loved the first half, but sadly it fizzled out a bit towards the end.
I’ve been in the mood for something easy, and I’ve been more than happy to find oLoved the first half, but sadly it fizzled out a bit towards the end.
I’ve been in the mood for something easy, and I’ve been more than happy to find out that there’s an audio version with 2 quite good narrators out there (Tim Paige and Liam DiCosimo) - so imagine my delight discovering that it has one of my favourite tropes in it, too (anonymously texting and falling in love with someone you already know in real life).
And as long as they texted, I loved the book: it’s about Ren, newly single and looking for a rebound hookup, and Cole, the “rebound” who turned out to be the guy renovating Ren’s bathroom. I really loved their banter, and the funny situations they found themselves in. And the way it was sex positive, and without any unnecessary drama.
Sadly, the moment they discover that they’ve unknowingly been texting each other on an app (and started to fall in love with the anonymous stranger on the other side of their phone) it kind of fizzled out.
There was no drama, just Ren telling to whoever wanted to listen that he’s afraid of being in a relationship/getting hurt again, despite the fact that Cole had never given him any reason to doubt him.
It was… nice. 3.5 stars rounded up because the narration kept me entertained enough while I’ve been lazying around on my sunbed ...more
I really love books about more mature characters ❤️
After reading the prequel, I kind of imagined this to be a series about a couple of college friendsI really love books about more mature characters ❤️
After reading the prequel, I kind of imagined this to be a series about a couple of college friends who’re about to start their “adult” lives all over the country, just loosely connected to each other.
Imagine my (very pleasant) surprise when the book starts 18 years AFTER their graduation, each of them at a point in their lives where they’re ready to start something new. And that new path brings them all together again to the place where they spent a huge part of their college days: the old bar, that they decide to buy and turn into a gay bar.
This book is about Indy, the “love them and leave them” guy. His counterpart is Salem, a 28yo (femme ish twink) who’s forced to return home when his life in the “big city” didn’t turn out the way he planned to.
The attraction between them is immediate, and what I loved most about this book is that they’re 2 adult men, going after what they want. There’s no huge miscommunication, apart from the fact that it takes them (both) a while to realise that their “no relationship/feelings” policy is moot.
Another thing I loved: their “found family” and the way each of them is unique in their own way. I can’t even decide which book I’m most excited about, I really like all of them and want them to find their significant other (or, in one case, see what’s been in front of their eyes for 20 years).
It’s not a perfect, and I can’t even put my finger on why I can’t give it 5 stars - maybe the almost complete lack of drama? But I definitely enjoyed myself, and I feel like I got to know them. In fact, I want them all to be my friends in real life ...more
So much fun, despite the sometimes ridiculous and unrealistic plot!
The book is all over my goodreads feed right now, so I’ll keep it short.
Synopsis: 2So much fun, despite the sometimes ridiculous and unrealistic plot!
The book is all over my goodreads feed right now, so I’ll keep it short.
Synopsis: 2 political rivals crash with their plane somewhere in the Finnish wilderness, only to discover that they’re being hunted by some mysterious terrorists who want to kill them. It’s a bit like Castaway or Seven Days, Seven Nights, only that it’s a lot colder.
To start with the ridiculous parts: yes, I agree with those of you who pointed out the inconsistencies in their outdoor survival woes, but I decided to ignore them and enjoy the ride. I’d never start questioning Indiana Jones either, and that’s the frame of mind you need to be into to fully enjoy it.
I loved the banter, and all the Britishness when it comes to politics. And I cheered when Harry gave THE SPEECH at the parliament.
Side note: isn’t it lovely when a book gets you so invested that you get involved as if it’s real life?
The story around Harry’s marriage was awfully convenient though, so I can’t make myself rate it with more than 4 stars - still, it’s a lot of fun. Escapism at its best, and I really wish we have more politicians like these two, because a lot of the scheming around them hits close to home (how it doesn’t matter what policies or principles you have, as long as you feed the social media outrage to stay relevant).
Absolutely recommend it - can be read as standalone, but I’d recommend reading The Unlikely Heir first....more
Wonderfully nerdy wrap-up to the Horn of Glory-series.
First of all: should it be read as a standalone? Absolutely not. Unlike many other books by thisWonderfully nerdy wrap-up to the Horn of Glory-series.
First of all: should it be read as a standalone? Absolutely not. Unlike many other books by this duo, this series is not just set in the same small town, following different couples: we have a story arc that starts in book one, and that (thankfully) ends with this one. It’s not that I didn’t like it, it’s just that I think it might have felt a bit dragged out otherwise.
Did I enjoy the final book despite the nerdy talk? Definitely, although I can understand how it might be a bit much for people who’re not either into gaming or at least into computers in general.
I fall into the latter category - while I don’t have the time and patience for games, I’m familiar with all things computer related, even as far as understanding how encryption and the like work - and let me tell you, Lucy and May did their homework: the tech/nerd part is done pretty well ...more
2 very different, but equally strong characters being oblivious that a 26 days one night stand (or 28? More than 30? Or even 64?) is, in fact, a relat2 very different, but equally strong characters being oblivious that a 26 days one night stand (or 28? More than 30? Or even 64?) is, in fact, a relationship? Count me in ...more
5 stars, if not for the ending that felt a bit… idk. Out of sorts, and not well done.
I know I’m basically repeating what the others who read it alread5 stars, if not for the ending that felt a bit… idk. Out of sorts, and not well done.
I know I’m basically repeating what the others who read it already wrote, but: wft was this ending? It all went SO WELL for around 90%: a swoonworthy grumpy jock/sunshiny nerd romance, with lots of banter, characters who TALKED to each other, no unnecessary drama, but still so enjoyable that I struggled putting it down.
It’s the story of Zeke, who’s looking for a place to stay while studying. And Carter, who’s looking for a roommate (no idea why though, because he doesn’t need the money and doesn’t seem like the most sociable guy anyway).
But who cares. They end up living together, and (openly bi) hockey player Carter starts having feelings for (demi and not really interested in relationships) Zeke.
It’s so very cute, and I absolutely loved watching them falling in love.
And then the ending happened. While I didn’t mind the setup for the next book (my guess is ofc Max), Zeke and Carter’s story just… ends at a weird point. A shame really, because it didn’t leave me happy and smiling like a thought it would.
Also, a small thing that bugged me throughout the entire book: the way Vas, Carter’s German hockey mate, speaks English. My first language is German, and I can assure you: even in the rare case that you find a young German who’s not fluent in English, it makes no sense that they would phrase sentences like Vas. If anything, he “sounded” more like a Russian would speak - having someone proof-read stuff like that would be helpful. But I’m nitpicking, I’m aware that not many of you would notice that ...more
I LOVED MateHub: Legend, so I was pretty sure I’ll love this prequel-novella, too. MateHub: Legend is about Richard Knotz,4 stars for „5 stars review“
I LOVED MateHub: Legend, so I was pretty sure I’ll love this prequel-novella, too. MateHub: Legend is about Richard Knotz, a legend in the supernatural adult film industry, (in)famous for his huge… personality ...more
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