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nekabird's review
3.0
I was provided a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This story is sweet and light, and as previously said by many, can be read as a stand-alone story. It's set in Portland Oregon, but the physical setting is practically invisible. The two main characters are each lonely men; Evan does mid-distance truck driving for a living, which takes him out of town three days a week and Georgie does as a high-end, expensive sex work out of a company called Paddles. Evan's still recovering from being dumped when his ex went to Hollywood to Make It Big (tm) and Georgie thought the rich ex-client he'd become attached to was going to leave his wife so they could be together.
They meet at a New Years Party thrown by friends, and, after some confusion and various obstacles, have a happy ever after of their very own.
How they get there is, of course, the meat of the story, and I'm unwilling to give lots of spoilers. I can, however, say a few things about the characters, the writing, and the story.
I like the texting back and forth. It felt realistic and allowed for Evan and Georgie to remain in touch when they were physically separate. One thing that bugged me here was that there wasn't any tagging, so it was occasionally hard to tell who'd said what, in the texts. I liked the characters taking the time (even if it was short) to assess how they felt about being in a relationship with the other person - sure, they were attracted immediately, but they actually thought about what they wanted from their potential future together *and discussed it* with each other. I liked that at the point of greatest uncertainty for one character, we-the-reader were never in doubt about the other character's reaction.
I did think that Georgie was fantastically naive about a few things, but he's still very young (and when did 34 become old?), and he was able to bounce back from the consequences of his naivete with aplomb and grace, so it all works out well in the end.
Overall, I enjoyed the story and found it a fun, if lightweight, read.
This story is sweet and light, and as previously said by many, can be read as a stand-alone story. It's set in Portland Oregon, but the physical setting is practically invisible. The two main characters are each lonely men; Evan does mid-distance truck driving for a living, which takes him out of town three days a week and Georgie does as a high-end, expensive sex work out of a company called Paddles. Evan's still recovering from being dumped when his ex went to Hollywood to Make It Big (tm) and Georgie thought the rich ex-client he'd become attached to was going to leave his wife so they could be together.
They meet at a New Years Party thrown by friends, and, after some confusion and various obstacles, have a happy ever after of their very own.
How they get there is, of course, the meat of the story, and I'm unwilling to give lots of spoilers. I can, however, say a few things about the characters, the writing, and the story.
I like the texting back and forth. It felt realistic and allowed for Evan and Georgie to remain in touch when they were physically separate. One thing that bugged me here was that there wasn't any tagging, so it was occasionally hard to tell who'd said what, in the texts. I liked the characters taking the time (even if it was short) to assess how they felt about being in a relationship with the other person - sure, they were attracted immediately, but they actually thought about what they wanted from their potential future together *and discussed it* with each other. I liked that at the point of greatest uncertainty for one character, we-the-reader were never in doubt about the other character's reaction.
I did think that Georgie was fantastically naive about a few things, but he's still very young (and when did 34 become old?), and he was able to bounce back from the consequences of his naivete with aplomb and grace, so it all works out well in the end.
Overall, I enjoyed the story and found it a fun, if lightweight, read.
megdel's review
3.0
3.5 stars
This book was given to me for free in exchange for an honest review.
This is a nice easy afternoon read. The two MC's are Georgie, a high priced escort looking to break into the fashion industry, and Evan, a long distance trucker. Both men are looking for "the one". After a disappointment with one of his clients, Georgie is dragged to a party by his friends, there he meets Evan, whose friends also dragged him. They are introduced and after a bumpy start the two start dating.
Both characters are likeable, their friends are supportive, and with one little bit of angst it reads pretty straight forward.
I thought some of Georgie's sex talk with his clients was pretty funny.
I'd like a bit more back story and maybe more angst, but like I said, this is a nice afternoon read! I'll try another of this authors books.
This book was given to me for free in exchange for an honest review.
This is a nice easy afternoon read. The two MC's are Georgie, a high priced escort looking to break into the fashion industry, and Evan, a long distance trucker. Both men are looking for "the one". After a disappointment with one of his clients, Georgie is dragged to a party by his friends, there he meets Evan, whose friends also dragged him. They are introduced and after a bumpy start the two start dating.
Both characters are likeable, their friends are supportive, and with one little bit of angst it reads pretty straight forward.
I thought some of Georgie's sex talk with his clients was pretty funny.
I'd like a bit more back story and maybe more angst, but like I said, this is a nice afternoon read! I'll try another of this authors books.
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review
4.0
I have been waiting for Georgie to find true love but he needed to understand he was worthy of love before it could happen. Being a prostitute for so long had left Goergie thinking everyone was only with him for a quick hookup and that he was unworthy of a real relationship. That is until he meets Evan. Right away the sparks fly but it is not until Georgie hits rock bottom do they get their HEA. This book was so worth the wait and I loved that Aria Grace included more of past characters storylines. Love this fabulous group of men!!
tltravis's review
5.0
Each story
Is wracked with tormented twists and turns. It saddens me to think that others actually suffer in these ways, but it makes me happy to know that others can help them if they will let them.
Is wracked with tormented twists and turns. It saddens me to think that others actually suffer in these ways, but it makes me happy to know that others can help them if they will let them.
wendylynnm's review
3.0
3.5 stars
I need to start with, I did not read the other 8 books in this series before I read this one. And no, I did not know some of the side characters but it did not stop me from liking this book. I love a HEA story and was wanting Evan to get a truly fantastic HEA, which he did. This was a quick paced love story that had a few great laughs throughout the book, I thought the text messages with the text to speak was great. I'm not sure if I would call this story an insta-love story or not, I think Evan dating Georgie and not rushing things made it a more of an insta-liking with a big hope of please let it lead to love.
I need to start with, I did not read the other 8 books in this series before I read this one. And no, I did not know some of the side characters but it did not stop me from liking this book. I love a HEA story and was wanting Evan to get a truly fantastic HEA, which he did. This was a quick paced love story that had a few great laughs throughout the book, I thought the text messages with the text to speak was great. I'm not sure if I would call this story an insta-love story or not, I think Evan dating Georgie and not rushing things made it a more of an insta-liking with a big hope of please let it lead to love.
knrt_17's review
5.0
Another awesome book by Aria Grace. Love this More than Friends series. This book is a m/m contemporary. I'll be reading more from this series. I listen d to this book as an audiobook.
annmarief's review
4.0
I received a copy of this book from the author via the DBML program in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 stars, rounded to 4 because I liked Evan so much
Looking for Home by Aria Grace is the 9th entry in the series by the author. Although characters carry over from prior stories, the book is a standalone and it’s not necessary to read the previous books. That being said it did take me a bit to get into the story because I didn’t have the back stories of some of the secondary characters featured. It wasn’t terrible; I just had to work a bit to keep them straight. Georgie is a rent boy, saving money to fund a career in fashion. Evan is a long haul truck driver who is recovering from a bad relationship in his past. The two men meet at a New Years Eve party and have a rocky start to their relationship. There are problems that need to be overcome (Georgie’s dickish behavior at the initial meeting, Georgie’s career both present as a prostitute and potential as a fashion designer, a major health scare) but everything works out in the end for a HEA for the couple. It was a good, quick story that was an enjoyable afternoon read.
3.5 stars, rounded to 4 because I liked Evan so much
Looking for Home by Aria Grace is the 9th entry in the series by the author. Although characters carry over from prior stories, the book is a standalone and it’s not necessary to read the previous books. That being said it did take me a bit to get into the story because I didn’t have the back stories of some of the secondary characters featured. It wasn’t terrible; I just had to work a bit to keep them straight. Georgie is a rent boy, saving money to fund a career in fashion. Evan is a long haul truck driver who is recovering from a bad relationship in his past. The two men meet at a New Years Eve party and have a rocky start to their relationship. There are problems that need to be overcome (Georgie’s dickish behavior at the initial meeting, Georgie’s career both present as a prostitute and potential as a fashion designer, a major health scare) but everything works out in the end for a HEA for the couple. It was a good, quick story that was an enjoyable afternoon read.