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shandra's review
4.0
Hospitals are the least sexy places on the planet Earth, yet Lillian Francis managed to make Rick's meeting with Mal a real heart-stopper. I've had MRIs myself before and panicked over the feeling of being trapped; Mal speaking on and on at Rick for the whole forty-five minute procedure was beyond endearing to me.
A person's voice often sets up an idea of how that individual should look in the listener's mind. Rick experienced a shock I could utterly empathize with when he realized he'd pictured the exact opposite of the man who'd helped him. Their attraction was mutual, instinctual, and decadent. I thought it was very honest the way they progressed together. Everyone should have a chance to fall into bed with someone they have an instant attraction to at least once in their lives.
My favorite part of this short introduction to Mal and Rick was seeing the obvious care Mal had for Rick outside of the bedroom. He rang him more than once to check he was safe; a man only interested in a good lay wouldn't be so concerned which I truly loved seeing Rick realize as he asked Mal to come round his village in spite of not being 'out and proud' at home.
I was lucky enough to get a complimentary copy from the author through the MMRG Don't Buy My Love program though I've added a copy to my permanent library as I enjoyed it so much I can see myself reading it again for a much-needed glimpse of love on a work break. I can't wait to see where Mal and Rick go from here!
A person's voice often sets up an idea of how that individual should look in the listener's mind. Rick experienced a shock I could utterly empathize with when he realized he'd pictured the exact opposite of the man who'd helped him. Their attraction was mutual, instinctual, and decadent. I thought it was very honest the way they progressed together. Everyone should have a chance to fall into bed with someone they have an instant attraction to at least once in their lives.
My favorite part of this short introduction to Mal and Rick was seeing the obvious care Mal had for Rick outside of the bedroom. He rang him more than once to check he was safe; a man only interested in a good lay wouldn't be so concerned which I truly loved seeing Rick realize as he asked Mal to come round his village in spite of not being 'out and proud' at home.
I was lucky enough to get a complimentary copy from the author through the MMRG Don't Buy My Love program though I've added a copy to my permanent library as I enjoyed it so much I can see myself reading it again for a much-needed glimpse of love on a work break. I can't wait to see where Mal and Rick go from here!
kaa's review
2.0
A free copy of the book was provided by the author. A review was not required.
I had a couple issues with this short story.
First, Rick's reaction to Mal was pretty awful, so I hated that Mal ended up being the one to apologize. Frankly, he had every right to be upset about what Rick was saying/implying.
Second, the writing style wasn't great. I didn't like the use of first person here, because it didn't sound realistic to me. There was also a tendency to over-describe things. I definitely skimmed over several paragraphs of Rick describing his own physical features because I found it both boring and awkward.
I had a couple issues with this short story.
First, Rick's reaction to Mal was pretty awful, so I hated that Mal ended up being the one to apologize. Frankly, he had every right to be upset about what Rick was saying/implying.
Second, the writing style wasn't great. I didn't like the use of first person here, because it didn't sound realistic to me. There was also a tendency to over-describe things. I definitely skimmed over several paragraphs of Rick describing his own physical features because I found it both boring and awkward.
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