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caiacassiopeia's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
I listened to the audiobook.
I wanted to read Simons story for a while now. And sadly it wasn’t my favorite.
I try to elaborate more later
Tags: virgin, 6work (pornstar), jewish, deaf, smalltown, anxiety, cheating (on mc; not by mc); asl; fanboy; hands free; ptsd; grief; past death of parental figures; mention of neglecting parent; family struggles; debt; (…)
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I wanted to read Simons story for a while now. And sadly it wasn’t my favorite.
I try to elaborate more later
Tags: virgin, 6work (pornstar), jewish, deaf, smalltown, anxiety, cheating (on mc; not by mc); asl; fanboy; hands free; ptsd; grief; past death of parental figures; mention of neglecting parent; family struggles; debt; (…)
Tags are based on my personal impression/opinion and don’t have a 100% reliability.
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clumsycrane's review against another edition
4.0
Solid 4 stars mostly for Rocco. I loved him. I'm a fan of EM Lindsey and her non-traditional MCs. I love learning more about the Deaf community through her books. I'm glad we are done with Levi and Simon's part of this world now. Two books of their strained abd weird relationship was more than enough. I think that's what took a star for me. There could have been at least a dozen less pages about all their issues and angst.
slytherin11's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Ableism, Xenophobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Antisemitism and Car accident
Minor: Bullying and Fire/Fire injury
mal_bookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book. Simon and Rocco were adorable.
I *may* have squealed when Collin, Max & Spencer showed up on the page. (ok, I totally did.)
And apparently I'm going to have to read Kate Hawthorne's series. I swear it was on my TBR shelf I just didn't know it was connected! ugh. But if I want to like human James (I already like pocket James) I need to read that book.
But so do Parker and Ronan have a book? Did I miss some other connection? Because Parker's humor is super enjoyable and I want more.
Read this book! If you like reading book in order, like me, you might want to read [b:Heartless|52826003|Heartless (Room for Love, #2)|Kate Hawthorne|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1585675499l/52826003._SY75_.jpg|78976931] first. It's Levi (simon's brother) and James book and the second in that series.
I *may* have squealed when Collin, Max & Spencer showed up on the page. (ok, I totally did.)
And apparently I'm going to have to read Kate Hawthorne's series. I swear it was on my TBR shelf I just didn't know it was connected! ugh. But if I want to like human James (I already like pocket James) I need to read that book.
But so do Parker and Ronan have a book? Did I miss some other connection? Because Parker's humor is super enjoyable and I want more.
Read this book! If you like reading book in order, like me, you might want to read [b:Heartless|52826003|Heartless (Room for Love, #2)|Kate Hawthorne|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1585675499l/52826003._SY75_.jpg|78976931] first. It's Levi (simon's brother) and James book and the second in that series.
xanthe87's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a sweet, at times heart wrenching story. I adore how Simon and Rocco meet and eventually come together. There is so much that Simon holds back from the rest of the world, enough that he suffers with anxiety and such low self esteem. He continually struggles to make and keep relationships, especially with his younger brother and keeping secrets definitely doesn't help with that. But when Rocco comes to town, Simon allows himself the time to just be in the other mans company, have some fun and provide comfort to each other. Rocco is in town escaping the bad show that his life has become now that his ex who is also his interpreter (Rocco is deaf) is now shacked up with his now ex agent. Of course with everything being on social media, there's not really anywhere to escape so the unexpected invitation from a quiet man that sent him a supportive message in ASL online sends him packing his bag and driving to Cherry Creek.
I really enjoyed this story. Simon and Rocco's relationship is quite unique, as is what they do when they spend time alone together or at least it is for Simon. Rocco allows him to feel brave, attractive and seen where Simon gives Rocco the support, understanding and affection that he needs. It feels like a natural development for their relationship as we go through the story. There's a fair amount that unfolds for both men but then they are now also there for each other which is something that they didn't have before Simon was brave for two minutes and sent a video of support to his favourite porn star.
There are a lot of characters who live about the small town that interact with both MC's, though it's often a struggle for Rocco as very few have thought to learn ASL before. Simon's relationship with his brother is filled with tension, a lot of it he's brought on himself but circumstances and people throughout his life have put it all on him and he's done the best that he can.
I really enjoyed this story. Simon and Rocco's relationship is quite unique, as is what they do when they spend time alone together or at least it is for Simon. Rocco allows him to feel brave, attractive and seen where Simon gives Rocco the support, understanding and affection that he needs. It feels like a natural development for their relationship as we go through the story. There's a fair amount that unfolds for both men but then they are now also there for each other which is something that they didn't have before Simon was brave for two minutes and sent a video of support to his favourite porn star.
There are a lot of characters who live about the small town that interact with both MC's, though it's often a struggle for Rocco as very few have thought to learn ASL before. Simon's relationship with his brother is filled with tension, a lot of it he's brought on himself but circumstances and people throughout his life have put it all on him and he's done the best that he can.
mom2pcnl's review against another edition
5.0
So good!
Loved this story so much! My heart went out to Simon. His struggles were tough to read at times. I loved the idea of Rocco and Simon finding each other the way they did. Such a sweet love story.
Loved this story so much! My heart went out to Simon. His struggles were tough to read at times. I loved the idea of Rocco and Simon finding each other the way they did. Such a sweet love story.
claudia_is_reading's review against another edition
4.0
A lovely romance, strong in personal challenges and low on external-caused angst, I was thoroughly smitten by this story.
Both MC live with disabilities, but while Rocco has addressed his deafness and is living a full and productive life (if you are willing to overlook his bad taste in boyfriends), Simon has retreated on himself while his world is crumbling around him.
The dynamics between these two men is fantastic, their chemistry out of the charts, and they simply work. Simon problems are addressed, not magically cured, and he gets to work on them.
And then, this is narrated by Nick Hudson, so you know that this can't get any better :P
Both MC live with disabilities, but while Rocco has addressed his deafness and is living a full and productive life (if you are willing to overlook his bad taste in boyfriends), Simon has retreated on himself while his world is crumbling around him.
The dynamics between these two men is fantastic, their chemistry out of the charts, and they simply work. Simon problems are addressed, not magically cured, and he gets to work on them.
And then, this is narrated by Nick Hudson, so you know that this can't get any better :P
vicki_williams's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful start to a new series. This is such an amazing read. There are so many layers to the main characters and it’s wonderful watching those layers unfurl and seeing Rocco and Simon grow together. They are not without flaws but who is?
Their chemistry is palpable but it is a lovely slow burn with the steam slowly inching higher and higher.
This book just hooked into my heart and wouldn’t let go. Expect a tiny bit of angst, and lots of feels, I did need to wipe away the odd tear, before Rocco and Simon’s HEA was achieved.
We’re also introduced to a wonderful cast of side characters and I can’t wait to see who gets their story next. I highly recommend this superbly crafted book.
Their chemistry is palpable but it is a lovely slow burn with the steam slowly inching higher and higher.
This book just hooked into my heart and wouldn’t let go. Expect a tiny bit of angst, and lots of feels, I did need to wipe away the odd tear, before Rocco and Simon’s HEA was achieved.
We’re also introduced to a wonderful cast of side characters and I can’t wait to see who gets their story next. I highly recommend this superbly crafted book.
wisecraic's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5