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Calamine & Christmas Cake by Lillian Francis

bitchie's review

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3.0

Cute, but could have been shorter. There is pretty much no one here, other than the two MCs, and one is sick with measles (don't get me started on all the cases of measles here!), so the whole thing takes place in one resort room, and there's just a lot of Seb bringing meals and hanging out, getting closer and shying away, and not much else for plot.

ctsquirrel's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

ktomp17's review

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4.0

I'm voluntarily reviewing a free advance reader copy I received from the author.

So first of all, Poor Glenn! His "boyfriend" was a total and complete tool, and I am so glad he is gone from Glenn's life. (On another hand, however, he seemed like such a jerk that I'm surprised Glenn didn't notice it sooner-he's an intelligent man!)

Glenn goes on a local holiday "getaway" with his jerk-ex. Unfortunately Glenn gets ill and requires being quarantined and taken care of. Hotel worker Bastian goes above and beyond to help Glenn since he is immune from getting sick. Of course it doesn't help that there is attraction between the two. They get to know each other over the course of a few days, and develop a strong friendship.

The only thing I wished I could have read was a bit more epilogue to show a better HEA. We do connect with the guys a couple of weeks later, but the relationship hasn't really blossomed yet. I would have loved to see that true blossoming occur. It was a well written and enjoyable story, overall, though.
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