Laura Bailo

This was a cute story of two guys (Gabriel and Aitor) meeting at first when one stole the other's parking spot, then when they were inside at a gaming convention playing against each other. The initial irritation quickly disappeared when they were playing the game and flirting. The main story takes place over a couple of days, and it is a short story, but is totally cute. I enjoyed watching them get to know each other and come together. Aitor is trans, but the story does not focus much on this. It is mentioned and quickly accepted, and does not factor too much into the story.

I am voluntarily reviewing a copy of this book from the author… (altro)

Impulsive decisions and anxiety attacks don’t really go together, but Erik, who recently lost his father, is going to have to figure out how to deal with the decision. His story is about dealing with his father’s death, embarking on a new life, and finding what he never expected to be his – a boyfriend and lover on top of a better way of dealing with his own shortcomings. This is a story of hope, and it’s set in a wonderful city that comes alive with a lot of interesting and fun details, written by someone who obviously knows and loves Pamplona, Spain, a lot. While I can’t see myself going there to “run with the bulls” like Erik, it’s a nice addition to my “maybe one day” list of places to visit.

Erik is a writer, likes the quiet of a fairly lonely existence, and only travels to Pamplona to honor his now-deceased father who traveled there once a year for twenty years. What surprised me – and Erik! – is that he flies out without a detailed plan. So when he arrives and discovers there is not a single hotel room available, he panics. Luckily he has already met David, who works at the tourism office, and while David is a stranger, the two men hit it off well enough to explore what’s between them.

Their journey to friendship – and more – is slow and measured. Erik and David really communicate, and while there is definitely a physical attraction, it isn’t the only thing that sparks their curiosity. Throughout everything they do together as David shows Erik “his” city, they exchange information, ideas, and their thoughts. I loved how they got deeper and deeper involved, almost without noticing how serious they were getting within just a few days.

If you like slow-burn romances where emotional attraction and compatibility is as important as physical attraction, if you enjoy watching two men getting to know each other, and if you’re looking for a read that will make you smile and might just awaken your desire to travel to Spain, then you might like this novella.


NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.… (altro)