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mamabears_fabulous_book_finds's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully unexpected delight
Anything this woman writes is golden, and this story is no exception. This story moves so effortlessly between strangers, to acquaintances, to friends to lovers, is a gorgeous thing. Steam, laughter, a little angst, and an HEA to sigh over.
Anything this woman writes is golden, and this story is no exception. This story moves so effortlessly between strangers, to acquaintances, to friends to lovers, is a gorgeous thing. Steam, laughter, a little angst, and an HEA to sigh over.
casadilla12's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ravenk28's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A really funny book with such beautiful development between both of the main characters. This is definitely a book I will read again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Sexual content
Moderate: Medical trauma and Medical content
Minor: Alcohol
oviyabalan's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lindseymiddlemiss's review against another edition
5.0
Charming MM romance
Charming gay romance with older (40s/50s) MCs.
The characterisation is excellent and I loved both the main characters, Magnus and Laurie, and their family and friends.
Charming gay romance with older (40s/50s) MCs.
The characterisation is excellent and I loved both the main characters, Magnus and Laurie, and their family and friends.
ntdan's review against another edition
3.0
this book felt very bland
it wasnt boring, but it wasnt exciting either
the ending was good, but it didnt really redeem the book for me
it wasnt boring, but it wasnt exciting either
the ending was good, but it didnt really redeem the book for me
asteroula_t's review against another edition
5.0
That was such a brilliant read...
I loved everything about it... The characters, the writing and the funny banter!!!
I didn't love it because Magnus is half danish and I live in Denmark, I loved it because Magnus is half British and his dry sense of humor is delightful... Laurie being able to give as good as he gets was equally satisfying.
I haven't read many books by this author so I cannot wait to read more..
I loved everything about it... The characters, the writing and the funny banter!!!
I didn't love it because Magnus is half danish and I live in Denmark, I loved it because Magnus is half British and his dry sense of humor is delightful... Laurie being able to give as good as he gets was equally satisfying.
I haven't read many books by this author so I cannot wait to read more..
layla87's review against another edition
4.0
This will be a GIF review because #Reasons
Me... finding out that Lily was giving us book with TWO mature MCs.
Me... staying up WAY TOO LATE to finish this book
Let's start with what I loved:
1. The characters:
Mags, the QC i.e. attorney, is 52, unattached with a revolving door of twinks and very anti-commitment.
Laurie, the artist, is 48 and is house-sitting for his brother who happens to be Mags' neighbor.
2. The Plot:
Two footloose men who don't want to commit, become friends, then friends with benefits.
Mags gets a friend who makes him laugh, doesn't take his shit and surprises him at every turn. #FriendsFirst
But Laurie is hiding something...
3. The Romance:
Gradually, these two men who don't wat to fall for each other, do. The pacing here worked out great for me. We watch them date without actually dating... go on walks, eating together, sightseeing and meeting the family... all as friends but underneath it all, they were dating and just didn't acknowledge it. #Unexpected
4. The Snark:
Which was, for me, on point and so very British!
Needless to say, the banter is strong with this one. #HaFreakingHa
5. Steam-o-meter:
The UST and then the sex scenes... #OnFire
PS I appreciated the fact that their sex life was realistic.
6. Angst-o-meter: Low angst... This basically a Romcom. It has a bit of angst surrounding Laurie's secret bot it get resolved fairly quickly. #LiveLoveLaugh
7. The HEA:
Mags and Laurie are in love and supportive of each other. #NoMatterWhat
Me... finding out that Lily was giving us book with TWO mature MCs.
Me... staying up WAY TOO LATE to finish this book
Let's start with what I loved:
1. The characters:
Mags, the QC i.e. attorney, is 52, unattached with a revolving door of twinks and very anti-commitment.
Laurie, the artist, is 48 and is house-sitting for his brother who happens to be Mags' neighbor.
2. The Plot:
Two footloose men who don't want to commit, become friends, then friends with benefits.
Mags gets a friend who makes him laugh, doesn't take his shit and surprises him at every turn. #FriendsFirst
But Laurie is hiding something...
3. The Romance:
Gradually, these two men who don't wat to fall for each other, do. The pacing here worked out great for me. We watch them date without actually dating... go on walks, eating together, sightseeing and meeting the family... all as friends but underneath it all, they were dating and just didn't acknowledge it. #Unexpected
4. The Snark:
Which was, for me, on point and so very British!
Needless to say, the banter is strong with this one. #HaFreakingHa
5. Steam-o-meter:
The UST and then the sex scenes... #OnFire
PS I appreciated the fact that their sex life was realistic.
6. Angst-o-meter: Low angst... This basically a Romcom. It has a bit of angst surrounding Laurie's secret bot it get resolved fairly quickly. #LiveLoveLaugh
7. The HEA:
Mags and Laurie are in love and supportive of each other. #NoMatterWhat
jamie_w's review against another edition
4.0
Such a wonderful story of two men finding each other later in life. Neither was looking for anything serious. But they found themselves spending all their time with each other and enjoying it!
They found pleasure in the mundane together. They supported the other without question.They realized they didn’t need to go through life alone. They found happiness, even in difficulties! Mags and Laurie were just so natural together. Neither had to pretend to be anyone other than their true self.
I adored how they would tease each other. Plus, they both had such dry sense of humors. They were delightful.
It was just an enjoyable listen about older men finding their HEA!
They found pleasure in the mundane together. They supported the other without question.They realized they didn’t need to go through life alone. They found happiness, even in difficulties! Mags and Laurie were just so natural together. Neither had to pretend to be anyone other than their true self.
I adored how they would tease each other. Plus, they both had such dry sense of humors. They were delightful.
It was just an enjoyable listen about older men finding their HEA!
dutchtreat's review against another edition
5.0
Yup. Everything everyone else has said… one of my best reads this year.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Love Lily Morton anyway, her style, pacing, snark…
Mature characters that still have a vitality about them that makes the romance more plausible and real…(except too many uber-successful/famous characters, but
Love Lily Morton anyway, her style, pacing, snark…
Mature characters that still have a vitality about them that makes the romance more plausible and real…(except too many uber-successful/famous characters, but