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tinkcourtney's review against another edition
5.0
Unexpected delight
I’ve never read this author before, but thought I’d give this a try after seeing a positive review. I LOVED it. Lots of wit, warmth, and even some smoking-hot scenes. Going into my (virtual) pile of Christmas favorites!
(This is a wonderful comfort reread, regardless of season!)
I’ve never read this author before, but thought I’d give this a try after seeing a positive review. I LOVED it. Lots of wit, warmth, and even some smoking-hot scenes. Going into my (virtual) pile of Christmas favorites!
(This is a wonderful comfort reread, regardless of season!)
ankysbookbubble's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my god, these stories were adorable. Like teeth-rottingly sweet.
My favourite was obviously the last one, The Farringdon Club, because it was absolutely hilarious. I laughed so much as Zach slowly turned an old, boring Gentleman's Club into his own version of a club. It was so funny how everyone was ready to do anything he wanted at the drop of a hat.
My favourite was obviously the last one, The Farringdon Club, because it was absolutely hilarious. I laughed so much as Zach slowly turned an old, boring Gentleman's Club into his own version of a club. It was so funny how everyone was ready to do anything he wanted at the drop of a hat.
valerieullmerauthor's review
5.0
This is a lovely trio of stories featuring two couples. The first couple, Richard and Zack meet in the first story, Kind of a Big Deal, and I loved the instant connection between the two through Zack's POV. Although you get little hints about how they will fall in love, because Richard is the man for Zack, the story moves quickly through their time meeting and getting to know one another and you want more. Fortunately, you get it in the third story in the book, The Farringdon Club. The couple is special and I loved being immersed in their world from the moment they met to their HEA.
The story in the middle is just as sweet. David is an ER doctor who is a little brusque and is interested in his neighbor, Julian, who's been through a horrible situation with his ex. But a visit to the ER and David's caring nature bring these two together.
This is my first read from J.R. Lawrie, but it won't be my last. Lovely stories that are definitely worth the read!!
The story in the middle is just as sweet. David is an ER doctor who is a little brusque and is interested in his neighbor, Julian, who's been through a horrible situation with his ex. But a visit to the ER and David's caring nature bring these two together.
This is my first read from J.R. Lawrie, but it won't be my last. Lovely stories that are definitely worth the read!!
mamas_gotta_read's review against another edition
5.0
This sweet Christmas novella (under 200 pages) contains three different stories. The first two spotlights two different couples and their meet-cutes around Christmas time, and the third revisits the first couple (who are absolute perfection) a few years into their relationship.
I ADORED everything about this book. All 4 MCs were wonderfully relatable and deliciously sweet. And these relationships were swoony AF. SO freaking precious! I would’ve liked to have gotten more of David and Julian’s relationship, especially because we were given SO MUCH of Richard and Zack (who are perfect BTW), but generally I LOVED this story(ies). It’s devastatingly lovely, super easy to read, and contains a little spice!
I ADORED everything about this book. All 4 MCs were wonderfully relatable and deliciously sweet. And these relationships were swoony AF. SO freaking precious! I would’ve liked to have gotten more of David and Julian’s relationship, especially because we were given SO MUCH of Richard and Zack (who are perfect BTW), but generally I LOVED this story(ies). It’s devastatingly lovely, super easy to read, and contains a little spice!
hannahhenryhaas's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
adenise47's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this book. It had some sweet Christmas stories. I would definitely recommend this book.
little_miss_darkness's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Just had to re-read it for Christmas!
I didn't hold on, had to read it again. This must be some kind of record, twice in one day!
Adorable and sweet
Anyone who's read my reviews knows how much I was surprised to have loved Red, White and Royal Blue, considering I doubted its quality because of the overwhelming positive reviews.
This is a new favourite gay romance, and I'm seriously considering making it tradition to read it every Christmas (definitely re-reading it this one).
Two love stories, separate but sweet and gentle, nonetheless. I am partial to Zack and Richard's story, and I am very glad at the ending.
Zack is adorable, like a pink haired puppy. And I live for Richard's love for Zack. It's so cute how protective he is of him.
Plus, it's kind of great that the man all of the powerful people bow to and scamper to heed his every whim, while also openly gay and married to a man.
Cannot over-recommend this book. I'm honestly tempted to re-read it straight away.
I didn't hold on, had to read it again. This must be some kind of record, twice in one day!
Adorable and sweet
Anyone who's read my reviews knows how much I was surprised to have loved Red, White and Royal Blue, considering I doubted its quality because of the overwhelming positive reviews.
This is a new favourite gay romance, and I'm seriously considering making it tradition to read it every Christmas (definitely re-reading it this one).
Two love stories, separate but sweet and gentle, nonetheless. I am partial to Zack and Richard's story, and I am very glad at the ending.
Zack is adorable, like a pink haired puppy. And I live for Richard's love for Zack. It's so cute how protective he is of him.
Plus, it's kind of great that the man all of the powerful people bow to and scamper to heed his every whim, while also openly gay and married to a man.
Cannot over-recommend this book. I'm honestly tempted to re-read it straight away.
hanakalu's review against another edition
4.0
4,5 ⭐️
It was a such easy read ! I really appreciate it. Low in angst and just... Christmassy you know ?
The first one with Zack and Richard was my favorites and I give 5 ⭐️ !
I loved the Tweets of Zack, it make me smile (and Laugh, yes).
( « My life is your classic rom-com, just without the romance. So basically it's me laughing at my own jokes. That's it. That's my life. Send tweet. » )
( « All groupies will be reassigned to my mate Dave. He's a 4 in technique and a 2 in stamina but he'll make you an 8.5 cup of tea afterwards.
Reply - Retweet - Like » )
( « And no, before anybody asks: I still dont have a clue what the hell a civil servant does. » )
I loved their relationship (even if it’s « insta love ») I don’t feel like it was forced. There was Humor and Feels, and I just love it because I wanted read a light book, et this one fill this promise !
The second one was less good for me. Oh I loved it too ! Just... I don’t know. Something missing. So I rate it 4 ⭐️
I think the story was too short.
( « Polite notice to incoming patients: Dr. Christmas decides if you get the decent painkillers. Just bear that in mind. »
And I loved the third part with Zack and Richard again.
So, I loved this story, and if your search for a book without angst and just love, Humor and feeling, I think that the book for you !
(This review will not be posted on my blog. And once again, I’m not English native, so I think I make a lot mistake. So please excuse me ?
It was a such easy read ! I really appreciate it. Low in angst and just... Christmassy you know ?
The first one with Zack and Richard was my favorites and I give 5 ⭐️ !
I loved the Tweets of Zack, it make me smile (and Laugh, yes).
( « My life is your classic rom-com, just without the romance. So basically it's me laughing at my own jokes. That's it. That's my life. Send tweet. » )
( « All groupies will be reassigned to my mate Dave. He's a 4 in technique and a 2 in stamina but he'll make you an 8.5 cup of tea afterwards.
Reply - Retweet - Like » )
( « And no, before anybody asks: I still dont have a clue what the hell a civil servant does. » )
I loved their relationship (even if it’s « insta love ») I don’t feel like it was forced. There was Humor and Feels, and I just love it because I wanted read a light book, et this one fill this promise !
The second one was less good for me. Oh I loved it too ! Just... I don’t know. Something missing. So I rate it 4 ⭐️
I think the story was too short.
( « Polite notice to incoming patients: Dr. Christmas decides if you get the decent painkillers. Just bear that in mind. »
And I loved the third part with Zack and Richard again.
So, I loved this story, and if your search for a book without angst and just love, Humor and feeling, I think that the book for you !
(This review will not be posted on my blog. And once again, I’m not English native, so I think I make a lot mistake. So please excuse me ?