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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
Irgendwie etwas langweilig... Sweete Charaktere, etwas Tiefe, aber ein bisschen belanglos alles... Da fehlt mir dann irgendwie der "dramatische"/inhaltsfüllende Hintergrund, wie College/Sport/Familiendrama/... wie in anderen Büchern von Saxon...
This book was hard to get through because well...nothing really happens. I only finished it because I cannot not finish a book, but there was just nothing really keeping me interested to know what was going to happen.
One of the MC's is so insecure that it's distracting and the other is just so proud it becomes problematic. There was no problem to be solved or conflict to work through. I really wanted to like them but I just found them very cookie cutter and I have no desire to read through the series.
One of the MC's is so insecure that it's distracting and the other is just so proud it becomes problematic. There was no problem to be solved or conflict to work through. I really wanted to like them but I just found them very cookie cutter and I have no desire to read through the series.
Honestly was just a little slow for me and I loved the characters just wanted it to happen faster
I give it 3.75/5 stars. I've read A TON of Saxon James lately and this wasn't my fave, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved to see Beau's adhd-ness highlighted and for Payne to find that charming and support it by playing along with him and working within his "perfectly normal un-normal"-ness. *swoon* I love a book without a third-act breakup, so this hit the spot for me. Seeing Payne tell Kyle how it was and not be at all pulled back into his orbit was very satisfying. I'll definitely check out the rest of this series eventually!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Low-angst, enjoyable, cute - a great easy to read mm with older MMCs.
Beau has been pining after Payne since they were in high school, and when Payne (40) shows back up in Beau's life after his divorce, Beau (36) offers to let him stay in his extra room. Payne has never seen Beau as anything more than his little brother's best friend, but the more time he spends with Beau, the more he realizes how amazing Beau is.
Beau is a scatterbrained, unorganized, forgetful mm fantasy romance author, and he spends his days buried in his work. He has had no luck in dating because he's so scattered and different. But Payne sees all of Beau's quirks as positives and treats Beau with respect and kindness. I fell in love with all of the little things Payne does for Beau - leaving origami crane notes around for Beau, reheating dinner when Beau is in his own world, letting Beau color in his tattoos to soothe Beau's brain, helping Beau figure out issues with his books, and just generally being an amazing boyfriend before they're even boyfriends.
“What are things that make you happy, then?”
You. Fuck, don’t say that.
I swallow the word and think of specifics, then find myself saying. “Paper cranes. And sword fights. Reheating meals that have been made for me, even if I couldn’t eat them right away.”
“Beau …”
“Yeah?”
Payne swallows roughly. “Those things make me happy too.”
I thought there would be a little more hurt-comfort for Payne since his husband of 12 years cheated on him publicly, but Payne just found himself realizing that his marriage wasn't right to begin with, and he spent so much time making amazing memories with Beau, he was completely over his ex-husband before he even realized it. I enjoyed how much Beau was ready to go fight Payne's ex-husband anytime he thought about what he had done to Payne, though.
“Okay, I hated him before, and then I hated him again for doing this to you, and now I hate him a bit more for making you doubt that you’re a strong, badass motherfucker. Where’s this porn?”
Initially, Beau wants Payne to teach him how to be "normal," but Payne quickly realizes that Beau is absolutely perfect just as he is. And I freaking lost it at the origami note that Payne left for Beau. You’re the most perfectly un-normal person I’ve ever met. I didn’t fail. There was nothing to improve. 🥹🥹🥹
Anyway, the only "angst" of the story is from Payne's brother who sets Beau up on a date with his co-worker, Lee. Since Beau is a people-pleaser who can't say no, he goes along with it and does end up kissing Lee, but it brings about the moment where he realizes he needs to learn to stand up for himself. The dates also bring out Payne's jealousy which helps him realize his true feelings for Beau. So while it was angsty, it was angst-lite. While Beau is 100% in love with Payne the whole time (and has been for over 20 years), it takes them almost the whole book to both end up on the same page. But it's worth the wait for the adorable HEA.
I pluck it from my desk and immediately check the wing, finding five words in his handwriting. You deserve everything and more.
Beau is a scatterbrained, unorganized, forgetful mm fantasy romance author, and he spends his days buried in his work. He has had no luck in dating because he's so scattered and different. But Payne sees all of Beau's quirks as positives and treats Beau with respect and kindness. I fell in love with all of the little things Payne does for Beau - leaving origami crane notes around for Beau, reheating dinner when Beau is in his own world, letting Beau color in his tattoos to soothe Beau's brain, helping Beau figure out issues with his books, and just generally being an amazing boyfriend before they're even boyfriends.
“What are things that make you happy, then?”
You. Fuck, don’t say that.
I swallow the word and think of specifics, then find myself saying. “Paper cranes. And sword fights. Reheating meals that have been made for me, even if I couldn’t eat them right away.”
“Beau …”
“Yeah?”
Payne swallows roughly. “Those things make me happy too.”
I thought there would be a little more hurt-comfort for Payne since his husband of 12 years cheated on him publicly, but Payne just found himself realizing that his marriage wasn't right to begin with, and he spent so much time making amazing memories with Beau, he was completely over his ex-husband before he even realized it. I enjoyed how much Beau was ready to go fight Payne's ex-husband anytime he thought about what he had done to Payne, though.
“Okay, I hated him before, and then I hated him again for doing this to you, and now I hate him a bit more for making you doubt that you’re a strong, badass motherfucker. Where’s this porn?”
Initially, Beau wants Payne to teach him how to be "normal," but Payne quickly realizes that Beau is absolutely perfect just as he is. And I freaking lost it at the origami note that Payne left for Beau. You’re the most perfectly un-normal person I’ve ever met. I didn’t fail. There was nothing to improve. 🥹🥹🥹
Anyway, the only "angst" of the story is from Payne's brother who sets Beau up on a date with his co-worker, Lee. Since Beau is a people-pleaser who can't say no, he goes along with it and does end up kissing Lee, but it brings about the moment where he realizes he needs to learn to stand up for himself. The dates also bring out Payne's jealousy which helps him realize his true feelings for Beau. So while it was angsty, it was angst-lite. While Beau is 100% in love with Payne the whole time (and has been for over 20 years), it takes them almost the whole book to both end up on the same page. But it's worth the wait for the adorable HEA.
I pluck it from my desk and immediately check the wing, finding five words in his handwriting. You deserve everything and more.
