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A review by crtsjffrsn
Forgive and Forget by Charlie Cochet
4.0
Joe Applin feels good about his life. His cafe, Apple'n Pies, is doing well. He has a great team working for him, and his business is booming. Yes, he doesn't have a man in his life, but that's okay. Considering what happened last time and how hard he had to work to get his life back on track, he's in no rush to find a relationship. Even if one of his staff thinks he's really overdue...
When the team discovers an injured man in the garden next to the restaurant, things take a turn. Tom--the name he takes since he can't remember who he is--is running from someone. He doesn't know who he's running from, but he knows he needs to find a safe place to hide. Joe offers to let Tom stay with him, despite his obvious attraction for the mysterious man. Joe figures the walls he's put up will keep things on a friendly level.
But there is a real danger following Tom. And if they find out where he's hiding, what will that mean for Joe? Or once Tom remembers who he is, will he go back to his old life and leave Joe behind?
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Joe is one of those characters that just gets you right away. He's endearing and funny. As a reader, I couldn't help but cheering from him from beginning to end. And when Tom shows up, the two just create an even more endearing picture. These two are pretty great, to be honest.
I really enjoyed the pacing of this book. The story moves in the right directions at the right times, and it certainly kept me engaged right through to the end. It also makes it feel like a shorter read than it really is--but in the best way possible.
When the team discovers an injured man in the garden next to the restaurant, things take a turn. Tom--the name he takes since he can't remember who he is--is running from someone. He doesn't know who he's running from, but he knows he needs to find a safe place to hide. Joe offers to let Tom stay with him, despite his obvious attraction for the mysterious man. Joe figures the walls he's put up will keep things on a friendly level.
But there is a real danger following Tom. And if they find out where he's hiding, what will that mean for Joe? Or once Tom remembers who he is, will he go back to his old life and leave Joe behind?
--
Joe is one of those characters that just gets you right away. He's endearing and funny. As a reader, I couldn't help but cheering from him from beginning to end. And when Tom shows up, the two just create an even more endearing picture. These two are pretty great, to be honest.
I really enjoyed the pacing of this book. The story moves in the right directions at the right times, and it certainly kept me engaged right through to the end. It also makes it feel like a shorter read than it really is--but in the best way possible.