Shae Connor

3.5 to 4 Stars???

I'll be the first to admit that going into this, I was feeling "meh" about it. I simply expected a nice, average, simple story about a widower who meets someone who helps him with his grief, and everyone lives happily ever after.

What I got instead was a pretty poignant tale that centered on two people with terrible, heart breaking pasts and their efforts to find some well deserved happiness. This could've been trite, it could've moved too fast, it could've glossed over the ugly parts. But it didn't.

This was by no means perfect. Be aware the romantic progression was slow, there's a lot of kid time present, it chronicled the ordinary events of daily life. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the realistic execution, and I was impressed with the UST, smexy times, and emotional resonance. Perhaps my expectations were low and thus the higher rating, but I appreciated that not everything was neatly tied up into the perfect package we all typically demand and want. These guys have a tough road ahead, but at the end I truly believed that John and Bryan would be okay and that together, they would continue to work toward their happy ending.… (altro)

Extra Mayo by Henrietta Clarke - 2 stars
I only liked the last third, everything else was preposterous IMO.

Ice Cream Dreams by Shae Connor - 2 stars
So-so and with an unsatisfactory ending.

My OTP by Bru Baker - 3.5 stars
A good mix of sexiness, romanticism and fun.

Not Quite 1776 by Therese Woodson - 3 stars
I read this yesterday and I already don't remember the name of a MC although I bear I mind the plot. So, nice but forgettable

Unmasked by Kay Walker - 4 stars
Well, what a surprise. A HFN futuristic dystopia with a lot of potential for a series.

The Bet by Holly O. Hale - 2,5 stars

Dance Hall Days by Amy Jo Cousins - 4 stars
Historical (London, 1930s). Not super original yet so well written that is a thing of beauty.

Short Timer by Jenni Michaels - 2 stars
Predictable. … (altro)

I was hooked from page one, specifically because of the funny sweetness between the two men. We only see Pate's point of view and that works well. I withhold the fifth star for lack of real conflict. There's a little, but it's pretty tame. Perfectly fine if that's the sort of read you're after!

My only quibble is I got no real sense of Atlanta, even when Pate walks. Even New York's a little cursory. I've been to Atlanta. It's hot in summer and sometimes cold in winter and traffic can be hell.

Good read. Short. Recommended. :)… (altro)