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writerlibrarian's review
3.0
More like 3 1/2 stars. A good wrap-up to the trilogy. You really need to have read the first two books to get the whole punch of this storyline. I'd been looking forward to Noah's story since we got the teaser in book 2. I think I expected too much. It's good but not as good as I wanted it to be but then again I think nothing would have matched my expectations. A really good series, well written with quite an emotional punch.
dejunk's review
5.0
So worth the wait!!!!!
Excellent! I loved every minute of reading this. Noah and Ky's story exceeded my expectations. It was great to see the other guys, but this was Noah's turn to shine, and did he ever
Excellent! I loved every minute of reading this. Noah and Ky's story exceeded my expectations. It was great to see the other guys, but this was Noah's turn to shine, and did he ever
lynnewayneblack's review
4.0
Although I do prefer the first book (I haven't read the second... I wanted to know more about Noah first), I admit this one had very good moments and I was happy with how life turned for Ky, there were some threads still loose.
cadiva's review
5.0
Finally we get Noah's story
Gosh it seem like forever ago that I read the first two in this series but it's definitely been worth the wait for this one.
We finally get Noah's story. Dylan's best friend, boyfriend of the sadly deceased Rick, who all the fund raising in the previous two books has been done in the name of, and one seriously screwed up man.
And Kyland, the sexy cowboy boot wearing Texan surgeon whose twin sisters have been helping Noah with his fund raising efforts in Rick's name.
I don't want to go into too much detail and spoil things but this is a truly beautiful love story with humour, hurting, healing and comfort and an overall sense of rightness to it all. Noah and Ky together are just right.
The epilogue is wonderfully sweet and humorous at the same time and we also get to catch up with the two couples of the earlier stories.
I'd happily read about this bunch of men's lives until they were old and grey.
Gosh it seem like forever ago that I read the first two in this series but it's definitely been worth the wait for this one.
We finally get Noah's story. Dylan's best friend, boyfriend of the sadly deceased Rick, who all the fund raising in the previous two books has been done in the name of, and one seriously screwed up man.
And Kyland, the sexy cowboy boot wearing Texan surgeon whose twin sisters have been helping Noah with his fund raising efforts in Rick's name.
I don't want to go into too much detail and spoil things but this is a truly beautiful love story with humour, hurting, healing and comfort and an overall sense of rightness to it all. Noah and Ky together are just right.
The epilogue is wonderfully sweet and humorous at the same time and we also get to catch up with the two couples of the earlier stories.
I'd happily read about this bunch of men's lives until they were old and grey.
lauriereadslohf's review
4.0
The Boyfriend Makeover is a sexed up book. If you’re listening on audio you might want to make sure you’re wearing headphones or at least close your car windows otherwise you risk scandalizing yourself to the nosy Parker’s at the stop light. There’s one section that is 30 minutes or so of straight up sexy time. I listened on the drive home from an appointment (with my windows closed and the volume turned waaay down just in case someone thought me a perv), when I got home I put in my headphones, cleaned the kitchen mess everyone had left for me (yes, I know you all want my glamorous life) and played with the dogs ‘til they were huffing and puffing and the couple were still going at it.
But it is about other things too . . .
Noah donates his time to charity events and lives off of a trust fund. He’s a charmer and a smart dresser and gets talked into making over a doctor for the “Bachelor Bid” at his upcoming event. Ky is a workaholic who prefers his cowboy boots, flannel and giant belt buckle to most anything else but he also loves his sisters and agrees to auction himself off after they talk him into it. He thinks the whole thing ridiculous and he’s very uncomfortable but he’s also a very good big brother. Awwww, Ky.
Noah, naturally flamboyant and a shameless flirt can barely contain himself when gorgeous Ky is around. Is he gay? Noah is determined to find out and find out he does . . .
This is a fun book. Noah’s dialogue is ridiculously funny and Ky balances him out. And their chemistry is something else! There’s some angst and some drama as Ky keeps his sexuality to himself for reasons. Reasons that I am not going to spill. Noah drinks too much and his humor masks some deep pain. He has some serious work to do on himself before the two will ever live out a HEA and I like that this book addresses it and doesn’t gloss over it. And then there’s sex. Whew, if you want a steamy read this one’s calling your name!
This is book #3 in a series and I’m sure I would’ve gotten more out of the appearance of the myriad number of friends who pop in and out of the story had I read their stories. It stood alone pretty good though so you’ll get none of my typical mid-series complaints here. Now I want to read the other books just to see what I’m missing.
Narration Notes: I have to say, as much as I loved the story and the characters and all their angst and sexy ways, I wasn’t too crazy about the narrator. He sounded like a newscaster when not doing a character voice and something about his voice just didn’t seem to fit any of the characters. He’s professional and polished but maybe a wee bit too dramatic for this story, eh I don’t know. Instead of falling into the story his voice kept pulling me out.
I received a copy of this book directly from Tantor. Thanks Tantor!
But it is about other things too . . .
Noah donates his time to charity events and lives off of a trust fund. He’s a charmer and a smart dresser and gets talked into making over a doctor for the “Bachelor Bid” at his upcoming event. Ky is a workaholic who prefers his cowboy boots, flannel and giant belt buckle to most anything else but he also loves his sisters and agrees to auction himself off after they talk him into it. He thinks the whole thing ridiculous and he’s very uncomfortable but he’s also a very good big brother. Awwww, Ky.
Noah, naturally flamboyant and a shameless flirt can barely contain himself when gorgeous Ky is around. Is he gay? Noah is determined to find out and find out he does . . .
This is a fun book. Noah’s dialogue is ridiculously funny and Ky balances him out. And their chemistry is something else! There’s some angst and some drama as Ky keeps his sexuality to himself for reasons. Reasons that I am not going to spill. Noah drinks too much and his humor masks some deep pain. He has some serious work to do on himself before the two will ever live out a HEA and I like that this book addresses it and doesn’t gloss over it. And then there’s sex. Whew, if you want a steamy read this one’s calling your name!
This is book #3 in a series and I’m sure I would’ve gotten more out of the appearance of the myriad number of friends who pop in and out of the story had I read their stories. It stood alone pretty good though so you’ll get none of my typical mid-series complaints here. Now I want to read the other books just to see what I’m missing.
Narration Notes: I have to say, as much as I loved the story and the characters and all their angst and sexy ways, I wasn’t too crazy about the narrator. He sounded like a newscaster when not doing a character voice and something about his voice just didn’t seem to fit any of the characters. He’s professional and polished but maybe a wee bit too dramatic for this story, eh I don’t know. Instead of falling into the story his voice kept pulling me out.
I received a copy of this book directly from Tantor. Thanks Tantor!
robiok's review
4.0
4.5
A looot of fun. My favorite in the trilogy that closed on a high note.
Once again the topic faced are important and well handled (in my opinion that is of course not ultimate and based on my experience as a person and as a reader that has gone through quite the amount of romance novels)
We talk about grief, about bigotry and the unfairness of having to hide yourself from the people you love due to other's ignorance.
We talk about grief and trauma. Abuse (rape) and the hardship of getting better, looking for help and eventually accepting happiness.
There's even touching of complex and debated topics like surrogate maternity, eutanasia and child abuse (not sexual).
A lot in the plate but we had 3 books to build up to this. We know one of the mains so well this is all coming together well.
I enjoyed the couple immensely because I'm a sucker of the opposites that collide and fit.
Adorable ending too.
Over all I'd recommend the series, excellent to fly through!
A looot of fun. My favorite in the trilogy that closed on a high note.
Once again the topic faced are important and well handled (in my opinion that is of course not ultimate and based on my experience as a person and as a reader that has gone through quite the amount of romance novels)
We talk about grief, about bigotry and the unfairness of having to hide yourself from the people you love due to other's ignorance.
We talk about grief and trauma. Abuse (rape) and the hardship of getting better, looking for help and eventually accepting happiness.
There's even touching of complex and debated topics like surrogate maternity, eutanasia and child abuse (not sexual).
A lot in the plate but we had 3 books to build up to this. We know one of the mains so well this is all coming together well.
I enjoyed the couple immensely because I'm a sucker of the opposites that collide and fit.
Adorable ending too.
Over all I'd recommend the series, excellent to fly through!
rramona's review
3.0
I enjoyed this book and I really liked that the story actually went into Noah's issues over Rick's death and Ky's closeted status. There were some pretty hot steamy scenes and I loved the Alec and Dylan cameos. However, I wasn't that invested into the romance, for some reason.
mearias's review
3.0
3.5 stars
Don't let the stars fool you, it was a great book and I enjoyed it. The characters were good and the dialogue was great. It was me and my mood, but it didn't grab me emotionally
Don't let the stars fool you, it was a great book and I enjoyed it. The characters were good and the dialogue was great. It was me and my mood, but it didn't grab me emotionally
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