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It took me a little bit to get into the style of the writing but the story was great. I loved the character of Shawn and I loved his take on life. Cooper was a great broken soul who found himself with Shawn's help. I loved how the author incorporated the hearing impairment and sign language into the story. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series. ( )

This book left me feeling a bit funny. I thought the writing was uncomfortable to read, it didn't have a nice flow to it, yet the story pulled me in. I didn't connect with either of the MC's, though, and would have liked to learn more about Shawn. Cooper then, he was both confused and confusing. A lot of his choices in this book I'd disagree with, but I did love the carrying theme throughout the book: re-building yourself and your life after something so tragic happens to you.

I definitely don't need to add to my TBR, but I probably will pick up [b:Physical Therapy|6465468|Physical Therapy (St. Nacho's #2)|Z.A. Maxfield|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1242157904s/6465468.jpg|6655938] sometime soon. ( )

I've never read a M/M novel before, but picked this up on a recommendation. I expected unremitting sex scenes with shallow or no emotion. I was delighted to be proved wrong. The conflict is strong, the characters fully formed and flawed, and the ending satisfying.

A very well written love story - I'll pick up more of hers! ( )

Cooper’s a violinist with a painful past. He speaks to the world through his music. He meets Shawn a determined flirt who wants him and wants in. For the first time in a long time, Cooper wants to communicate, but Shawn’s deaf. From Loose Id.

I’ll admit, there was a little eye rolling along with secret glee when I read the synopsis for this book. Oh the angst and drama, be still my heart, I am a bit of a sucker for this in a book!

The characters were likable and the premise was an interesting one. After finding it hard to get into Z.A. Maxfield’s The Long Way Home, this book was a refreshing change. It felt more in control, confident and there was a purposefulness in the writing, if that makes any sense! I really enjoyed Cooper, but just adored Shawn. I was a little curious about him though, there was very little detail about him other than his circle of friends. As he is only 22 I often found myself wondering about his family. Not that it really mattered, his family or lack of it was not integral to the story, just a thing I have obviously!

I had a few moments at the end when the drama seemed about to get a little over the top but all the threads were pulled back in and it had a satisfying conclusion.

St Nacho’s is sweet and sexy read with bikers, cooking, violins, sign and some lovely angst.
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