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missysreadingcorner's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful Love Story
I loved Julius and Romeo’s love story. I love how supportive their families and students were of their love. Walker always does a great job.
I loved Julius and Romeo’s love story. I love how supportive their families and students were of their love. Walker always does a great job.
mirocchi's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
tltravis's review against another edition
4.0
Such a cute story
It’s hard to fight your heart, rarely will one ever win that battle. This was a really cute tale of two unsuspecting souls finding one another.
It’s hard to fight your heart, rarely will one ever win that battle. This was a really cute tale of two unsuspecting souls finding one another.
novel_nomad's review against another edition
4.0
Such a sweet and joyful romance, between two men who are hesitant to fall in love but want to do all they can to save the school play.
shayboote's review against another edition
4.0
Unscripted Love (Road to Blissville #1) 5 stars
Someone to Call My Own (Road to Blissville #2) 5 stars
Nobody's Prince Charming (Road to Blissville #3) 5 stars
This Time Around (Road to Blissville #4) 4.25 stars
Smoke in the Mirror (Road to Blissville #5) 5 stars
Inside Out (Road to Blissville #6) 4.25 stars
Prescription for Love (Road to Blissville #7) 4.50 stars
The Road to Blissville series is downright amazing in its delivery of humor, heartache, and love. I am reviewing these books as one because each story is woven with each of the others in an intricate and fascinating way that I just loved. This allowed for the reader to continue seeing and hearing from the characters you grow to love within the Blissville community. These books challenge perceptions, preconceived ideas, personal demons, and society.
From our soft and fluffy cupcakes to our broody alpha’s, the men of Blissville sizzle in all right places and have you clutching your chest or pearls going “aaaahhhh” in every other place. The humor is to the bone funny. I can say I have never laughed out loud so much, so hard, or so often in any of the books I have ever read.
I think the standout through all the stories is the community of friends and family that rally around and support each other. Are there some hard moments and topics discussed? Yes. Homophobia is challenged throughout by both the LGBTQ+ and the heterosexual community. Highlighting not just tolerance but acceptance. In one volume, in particular, This Time Around(Road to Blissville #4), Milo’s grandfather, who loves him dearly, explains that while he was raised to believe one thing about being gay like his grandson, he knows that it was wrong and admits that he has to fight his own battle against what he grew up being taught and what he believes to be true today. I think that is a brilliant addition to highlight, showing that history does not need to define the future and that our perceptions and beliefs can be challenged and changed by the information and facts that speak to the most human parts of who we are. The parts that make us the same, like love.
Were there some issues with the series? Sure, but at their core, each one of these books was solid and well-written. I was not the biggest fan of some of the more bull hoof stopping alpha moments. Still, it was well-balanced, I think, by the softer, more intimate conversations and interactions. This series was a fun ride, and I think a positive representation of our LGBTQ+ community.
Seriously, love the humor, heart, and heat of the Blissville men!
For more reviews and content please visit my website and blog at https://www.shannonboote.com/blog
Someone to Call My Own (Road to Blissville #2) 5 stars
Nobody's Prince Charming (Road to Blissville #3) 5 stars
This Time Around (Road to Blissville #4) 4.25 stars
Smoke in the Mirror (Road to Blissville #5) 5 stars
Inside Out (Road to Blissville #6) 4.25 stars
Prescription for Love (Road to Blissville #7) 4.50 stars
The Road to Blissville series is downright amazing in its delivery of humor, heartache, and love. I am reviewing these books as one because each story is woven with each of the others in an intricate and fascinating way that I just loved. This allowed for the reader to continue seeing and hearing from the characters you grow to love within the Blissville community. These books challenge perceptions, preconceived ideas, personal demons, and society.
From our soft and fluffy cupcakes to our broody alpha’s, the men of Blissville sizzle in all right places and have you clutching your chest or pearls going “aaaahhhh” in every other place. The humor is to the bone funny. I can say I have never laughed out loud so much, so hard, or so often in any of the books I have ever read.
I think the standout through all the stories is the community of friends and family that rally around and support each other. Are there some hard moments and topics discussed? Yes. Homophobia is challenged throughout by both the LGBTQ+ and the heterosexual community. Highlighting not just tolerance but acceptance. In one volume, in particular, This Time Around(Road to Blissville #4), Milo’s grandfather, who loves him dearly, explains that while he was raised to believe one thing about being gay like his grandson, he knows that it was wrong and admits that he has to fight his own battle against what he grew up being taught and what he believes to be true today. I think that is a brilliant addition to highlight, showing that history does not need to define the future and that our perceptions and beliefs can be challenged and changed by the information and facts that speak to the most human parts of who we are. The parts that make us the same, like love.
Were there some issues with the series? Sure, but at their core, each one of these books was solid and well-written. I was not the biggest fan of some of the more bull hoof stopping alpha moments. Still, it was well-balanced, I think, by the softer, more intimate conversations and interactions. This series was a fun ride, and I think a positive representation of our LGBTQ+ community.
Seriously, love the humor, heart, and heat of the Blissville men!
For more reviews and content please visit my website and blog at https://www.shannonboote.com/blog
cadiva's review against another edition
4.0
As Julius says, this was as schmaltzy as the Hallmark channel at Christmas and I loved it.
Unlike some of the others in this Curl Up and Dye companion series, there was very little angst, just lots and lots of love and happiness.
Rome and Jules formed an almost perfect partnership from the off and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them navigate their way to a Happy Ever After.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
Unlike some of the others in this Curl Up and Dye companion series, there was very little angst, just lots and lots of love and happiness.
Rome and Jules formed an almost perfect partnership from the off and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them navigate their way to a Happy Ever After.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
claudia_is_reading's review against another edition
3.0
Well, this one wasn't bad, but wasn't very interesting, either. And I'm not a fan of relationships in which one of the parts holds power over the other.
And, shees! everybody is so perfect! Except for the villains who are perfectly despicable *laughs*
And, shees! everybody is so perfect! Except for the villains who are perfectly despicable *laughs*
clak5686's review
4.0
I enjoyed Romeo and Julius's story very much. Their chemistry was off the charts. I loved that they were both so open with each other especially Rome who was really willing to open up. The play they helped their students put on was a great way to address issues of differences and how people are treated based on race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or class. The message of acceptance was well done.
isalaur's review
5.0
Absolutely LOVED IT!
I adore this newest addition to the Blissville universe! What a great story...great characters, wonderful plotline and fantastic message. Total winner!
Romeo and Julius are wonderful characters. I really enjoyed the way the characters developed through the book and the gradual glimpses we got into their backgrounds that ultimately gave us fully formed personalities. I particularly enjoyed the educational setting as a 34 year high school teacher. Though I have to say I’m a bit jealous. I’ve worked for nine different Superintendents and none of them was as open and engaged as Rome. Does Blissville need a Public Policy/government teacher?! I’m available!
The only thing that disappointed me was that not ALL of my favorite Blissvilleians appeared in the book! This universe is so wonderful I truly feel like I know these people...I want to move to Blissville! And I certainly hope we’ll find out more about Howie and Priscilla, Lily, Julius’ mother etc...
I adore this newest addition to the Blissville universe! What a great story...great characters, wonderful plotline and fantastic message. Total winner!
Romeo and Julius are wonderful characters. I really enjoyed the way the characters developed through the book and the gradual glimpses we got into their backgrounds that ultimately gave us fully formed personalities. I particularly enjoyed the educational setting as a 34 year high school teacher. Though I have to say I’m a bit jealous. I’ve worked for nine different Superintendents and none of them was as open and engaged as Rome. Does Blissville need a Public Policy/government teacher?! I’m available!
The only thing that disappointed me was that not ALL of my favorite Blissvilleians appeared in the book! This universe is so wonderful I truly feel like I know these people...I want to move to Blissville! And I certainly hope we’ll find out more about Howie and Priscilla, Lily, Julius’ mother etc...