A review by blandrea_reads
One and Done by Frederick Smith

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

 

I found this book so much fun and so refreshing in many, many ways.  The romance was just sweet enough, and the context a different one than I am used to seeing in romance. 

Taylor is focused on becoming a College President, and is focused on his career goals.  He has one weekly treat of vising Drag Brunch, where he meets DJ, who he fails to be impressed with.  DJ turns out to be Dustin, who is the consultant who is completing the assessment of Taylor’s College’s new accreditation bid.  But Taylor finds out Dustin isn’t all he seemed on the surface.  We know where this is going….. 

The differences between them and the similarities make their connection and romance so compelling.  The both have quiet ways of caring for their community and the people around them.  They both love, and are super frustrated with, their families in turn, and they work hard to find a path where they can be together.  

And the finale… just *chef kiss* I was giggling and kicking my feet with the delight of it all. 

Full respect to anyone who can make university administration seem like a Hot Person job!