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cadiva's review against another edition
5.0
Absolute perfection.
This book focuses on two couples with three short stories which give the initial meetings of each pair and a bonus second dip into Zach and Richard's life.
JR's writing has such charm to it. Both romances are set in London but they're different in tone.
David and Julian's is the filling being bookended by Zach and Richard's extraordinarily impressive storyline and I'd absolutely kill for a full length novel with them.
Not to take anything away from the doctor and his upstairs neighbour come patient.
Theirs is a sweet, bumbling fall into feelings after Julian has an accident which puts him in David's loving hands.
But Zach and Richard are special. If you've ever seen the British TV show Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister, then you'll see little nods and hints in this book to what goes on behind the scenes of the "corridors of power".
I loved it so hard. The first story, of how they meet, is wonderfully funny, although I internally cried when Zach described Richard as an older man when his Twitter handle included a 1978 birthdate.
Guess it's time to face up to my own impending half century
This book focuses on two couples with three short stories which give the initial meetings of each pair and a bonus second dip into Zach and Richard's life.
JR's writing has such charm to it. Both romances are set in London but they're different in tone.
David and Julian's is the filling being bookended by Zach and Richard's extraordinarily impressive storyline and I'd absolutely kill for a full length novel with them.
Not to take anything away from the doctor and his upstairs neighbour come patient.
Theirs is a sweet, bumbling fall into feelings after Julian has an accident which puts him in David's loving hands.
But Zach and Richard are special. If you've ever seen the British TV show Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister, then you'll see little nods and hints in this book to what goes on behind the scenes of the "corridors of power".
I loved it so hard. The first story, of how they meet, is wonderfully funny, although I internally cried when Zach described Richard as an older man when his Twitter handle included a 1978 birthdate.
Guess it's time to face up to my own impending half century
fay_libris's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
claudia_violamoon's review
5.0
I've loved both couples at first sight. Their stories are sweet but not syrupy and the author can drag you in with her mastery and not let you go until she's finished with you and your feelings and I love her for it
megsreads32's review
2.0
Very obvious that the author writes fanfiction but I liked 'For Services Rendered." The other two stories were weaker and "Farringdon Club" was just bad.
ctsquirrel's review against another edition
3.0
3/5 Overall
Kind of a Big Deal - Zack and Richard
2/5
Even though it was single POV (Zack's) I couldn't see what he saw in Richard. Suffered by being single POV mostly.
For Services Rendered - David and Julian
3/5
Dual POV. I did enjoy grumpy Dr. Christmas and his cute neighbor. HFN ending.
The Farringdon Club - Zack and Richard
3/5
Improvement on the first story. Zack has fun with Richard's stuffy private club.
Kind of a Big Deal - Zack and Richard
2/5
Even though it was single POV (Zack's) I couldn't see what he saw in Richard. Suffered by being single POV mostly.
For Services Rendered - David and Julian
3/5
Dual POV. I did enjoy grumpy Dr. Christmas and his cute neighbor. HFN ending.
The Farringdon Club - Zack and Richard
3/5
Improvement on the first story. Zack has fun with Richard's stuffy private club.
alyssadokusho's review against another edition
5.0
Oh wow, if this is what it’s like to be spoon-fed pure sugar and clever banter, I beg the literary gods above for this moment to never end!
Such a charming debut(!) collection containing three short stories and two couples (Zack and Richard, David and Julian). Yes, there’s some of that jolly holiday instalove magic, but before you say nah I’m good and walk away, I implore you to reconsider. This is an absolute gem of a read from the very first paragraph, and with each delightful passage, my heart did grow lighter and lighter just as promised!
I especially adored Zack and Richard’s storyline. Zack, who is indeed mischievous and as “disarmingly adorable” as he claims to be, please never stop being you. I would love nothing more than to follow you on the twitters. And Richard, the sheer power of this man. A well-dressed civil servant with the ability to level everyone with only his presence, PHEW! How very sexy of you, dear sir.
Having not had read the blurb, I was more than pleasantly surprised to see more of these two in the third short story against the backdrop of Farringdon Club snobbery. It was a treasure trove of hilarity and entertaining shenanigans, as well as undeniable proof that Zack and Richard are a power couple!
I feel truly blessed to have come across this book and can only hope we get more of these two couples in some form or another. J.R. Lawrie, I bow down before you and look forward to all your future releases 🙇🏻♀️
TLDR: Utter fluffy perfection! Read the dang book y’all!
Such a charming debut(!) collection containing three short stories and two couples (Zack and Richard, David and Julian). Yes, there’s some of that jolly holiday instalove magic, but before you say nah I’m good and walk away, I implore you to reconsider. This is an absolute gem of a read from the very first paragraph, and with each delightful passage, my heart did grow lighter and lighter just as promised!
I especially adored Zack and Richard’s storyline. Zack, who is indeed mischievous and as “disarmingly adorable” as he claims to be, please never stop being you. I would love nothing more than to follow you on the twitters. And Richard, the sheer power of this man. A well-dressed civil servant with the ability to level everyone with only his presence, PHEW! How very sexy of you, dear sir.
Having not had read the blurb, I was more than pleasantly surprised to see more of these two in the third short story against the backdrop of Farringdon Club snobbery. It was a treasure trove of hilarity and entertaining shenanigans, as well as undeniable proof that Zack and Richard are a power couple!
I feel truly blessed to have come across this book and can only hope we get more of these two couples in some form or another. J.R. Lawrie, I bow down before you and look forward to all your future releases 🙇🏻♀️
TLDR: Utter fluffy perfection! Read the dang book y’all!
aligroen's review against another edition
4.0
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review An Alisa Review:
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
These were a couple of nice stories. I liked meeting Zack and Richard and then seeing them again another Christmas down the road. David and Julian were both adorably awkward together.
I thought Zack was great, he is himself and doesn’t apologize and I loved that Richard saw that in him from the beginning and didn’t want him to change. I love how he can turn Richard’s world around and Richard would just smile indulgently. They are great together and it was nice seeing them both being part of each other’s lives and making it all work out.
I loved that Julian and David had both been admiring each other from afar. A small accident brings them into each other’s focus even more and they are both so sweet and connect wonderfully. They have a nice HFN but it looks promising for their future.
Cover art is cute and I like how it ties in both couples.
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
These were a couple of nice stories. I liked meeting Zack and Richard and then seeing them again another Christmas down the road. David and Julian were both adorably awkward together.
I thought Zack was great, he is himself and doesn’t apologize and I loved that Richard saw that in him from the beginning and didn’t want him to change. I love how he can turn Richard’s world around and Richard would just smile indulgently. They are great together and it was nice seeing them both being part of each other’s lives and making it all work out.
I loved that Julian and David had both been admiring each other from afar. A small accident brings them into each other’s focus even more and they are both so sweet and connect wonderfully. They have a nice HFN but it looks promising for their future.
Cover art is cute and I like how it ties in both couples.
suze_1624's review
4.0
3.5/4*
I enjoyed these stories, nice warm and fuzzy Christmas feels.
Mostly good, occasionally a bit too cheesy.
Zach and Richard feature in two tales - initially meeting and getting together, leading to wedding bells! In their second story, Zach singlehandedly revamps a stuffy old gentleman’s club.
In the other - unrelated - tale, neighbours Justin and David pass on the stairs but that’s all. Until an accident puts Justin in David’s A&E - cue help and cuddles!
I enjoyed these stories, nice warm and fuzzy Christmas feels.
Mostly good, occasionally a bit too cheesy.
Zach and Richard feature in two tales - initially meeting and getting together, leading to wedding bells! In their second story, Zach singlehandedly revamps a stuffy old gentleman’s club.
In the other - unrelated - tale, neighbours Justin and David pass on the stairs but that’s all. Until an accident puts Justin in David’s A&E - cue help and cuddles!
maribarletta's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars
this was kind of cute, but it was short and just a little bit boring
kind of a big deal ⭐️⭐️
for services rendered ⭐️⭐️⭐️
this was kind of cute, but it was short and just a little bit boring
kind of a big deal ⭐️⭐️
for services rendered ⭐️⭐️⭐️
fallandfox's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0