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Nothing like a wedding to bring Aron and Paul back together.  Not gonna lie though, despite liking Paul I wanted him to grovel more!

Their pandemic hook-up ended with both men running as far from London as possible. But neither can refuse the call of Mrs W. & the Professors wedding. And she’s got a long list to keep them busy, and together.

I’m glad they found their way back together. It was the easiest of paths. Lots of hurt feelings and emotional struggles. But they make a great team.

We also get lots of Mrs. Wimpole who has truly won my heart over the series.

 

A collection of wonderful short stories with some wonderfully diverse pairings that will make swoon and fan yourself.

Some fake dating, some daddy’s, and some sweet men finding love. 

I enjoyed them all but I think Elliot and Noah are my favourites. Age gap, different worlds, but both equally strong personalities, they have to work for it a bit, but it’s definitely worth it in the end. They are definitely a strong match and you can’t help but cheer when it all works out.

Read them all at once or sprinkle them amongst other books.

 

Eeeee…such cuties. These two burgeoning bffs are pure and perfect.

I love the way their story twines together and the support and care they show for each other.  Leo is a wonderful guy, who is shy and uncomfortable in the world, but thanks to a few close friends, especially Finn, he finds his place in the world and the confidence to own his little corner of it.

Finn is a warm guy who despite not knowing he has an interest in men is always open and accepting.

Sometimes all you need is a little dare to get over your nerves and try something new.

It’s a wonderfully written story, the time flew by with lots of smiles and heart flutters.

 

This novella is pure perfection.

Chris is reeling from being forced on vacation, having lost the man he thought he loved, and now he’s visiting his free-spirited parents in Arizona. But he wasn’t prepared for Ivan crashing in and turning his heart upside down.

It’s a riot of story, full of two opposites, some wild child parents, a biker gang of seniors, and a case of illegal taxidermy.

It was a joy to read.

 

A really sweet holiday romance that could only have been blessed by the doves.

A chef trying to make a name for himself finds all his dreams are actually in this small town that Christmas adores.

Levi adores his life running a B&B with his dads and his town but it becomes something truly special when he finds a certain someone to do it all with.

These two are lovely and uplifting and make such a great addition to their community. They may not have been looking for it, but love was determined to find them.

 

A really fun and sweet holiday story with a cowboy looking for something of his own and a bookshop keeper who has lost too much in the month of December.

With a great setting, small town, bookshop, cowboy, quirky and loving townsfolk, this a lighthearted story that holds depth and thoughtfulness.

Moody is otherwise smiling cheery sort, until December when his mood plummets with the reminders that the season brings. It’s a known fact, one that the town folk have embraced.

But then in walks a cowboy (all my dreams start that way) and Moody’s best-laid plans get turned upside down. Hudson plays Moody like a fiddle, and before they know it…well they get their happy-ever-after.

 

Chief Samuel is a truly outstanding guy. It’s no wonder He became Fire Chief. He’s a great leader and really caring person. One who needs someone to love all of him, including his Daddy side.

He finds it with his son's best friend. Sweet Mars is love and peace in all that he does. And if living with Samuel, his gay awakening then so be it. Until, miracle of miracles, Samuel returns his attraction.

But the fire bug is still on the loose and could he be targeting Samuel?  It was an entertaining thread that linked the stories in this series, and it was great to get to the conclusion.

 

Bean - you are everything! 

Okay, so full story, I can relate with Bean.  I’ve suffered a minor TBI, have chronic migraines, vertigo, and ADHD, so I know what it’s like to feel like your brain is working against you and the frustration and anger that can bring out, and it’s nothing compared to what this beautiful man is dealing with. And yet he tries to face each day grateful for being alive.

Bean is so lovely and him discovering that he could be loved as he is - gah, I’m not crying, really.

Jarek is himself a true gem. Life has brought blows and big changes and he’s feeling out of sorts. But meeting Bean, he discovered what truly loving and being loved actually feels like.

These two are special. But so are their friendships. Especially Nash. That man deserves every ounce of loyalty and love that he has coming to him. We really get to know him better and he’s outstanding.

 

Seb & Ailin step in to help when toys and decorations start turning against families and kids. Which, I’ll be side-eying dolls and mistletoe from here on out!

These two are a wonderful couple, parents to a tribe of children, spouses, and grandkids. I enjoy them because though they are clearly still in love so many years on, they are very real feeling.  Sniping and growling as couples do. But their deep love for each other and their family reigns supreme. As is their dedication to people. 

It was a fun saga, as they and many of their family fight these possessed toys while trying to figure out who’s doing it.

A fun twist of a holiday story.     

What a wonderful holiday romance.

Small-town vibes, two really great guys, a little hurt comfort, an age gap, and a lot of tenderness.

Aaron - a young man who’s known struggles more than he’s known safety and comfort and home. 

Daniel - an older wealthy man with a heart of gold and deep ties with the small-town, but with the sting of lost love weighing on his heart.

The tentative friendship, turned fling, turned so much more is sweet and patient. I love how important they become to each other so quickly and the healing they each help with. But equally beautiful was the town's role in their story.

The common element to the series - The Hook’s Book Nook - is fun, though a small part - the two women who run it are wonderful, I would love a series about them and their travels.