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Lazy Sundays by K-lee Klein
3.0
Scott can hardly believe he's landed Devon. Devon's edgy and rugged, sporting long hair and tattoos. Scott, in contrast, is geeky, straight-laced, and clean-cut. He's an accountant, and he lives many of the stereotypes. So when Devon turns into more than just a one-time thing, Scott can't help his surprise. The two fall into a routine. Devon shows up on Saturday nights, and they spend all day Sunday together. Devon's company feels right to Scott, and the time they spend in bed feels even better. But Scott realizes something after several weeks--they never go out. And the one time they did, Devon cut the date short and they headed home. Already insecure about being with Devon, Scott can't help thinking that Devon is hiding something. And the truth is that he is. But it's nothing like what Scott expects.
This novella is a short and engaging read. Although it jumps in after Scott and Devon have started their relationship, there's no problem being right there with them. And the author gets us into Scott's head right away. Early on, we know of his insecurities and we know his reservations. The story is all from Scott's perspective, so we, as readers, know just as much about Devon as the character does. And that makes it even easier to understand where Scott is coming from. (Though I found that I still wanted to shake some sense into him more than once.)
The theme of trust--acting because of insecurities and misunderstandings--is strong here. Forgiveness and admitting to one's mistakes also end up at the center. While none of these themes are particularly surprising in a romance story, the strong writing makes them resonate with the reader. Making something expected feel unexpected is a hallmark of good writing. And you'll find good writing here.
This novella is a short and engaging read. Although it jumps in after Scott and Devon have started their relationship, there's no problem being right there with them. And the author gets us into Scott's head right away. Early on, we know of his insecurities and we know his reservations. The story is all from Scott's perspective, so we, as readers, know just as much about Devon as the character does. And that makes it even easier to understand where Scott is coming from. (Though I found that I still wanted to shake some sense into him more than once.)
The theme of trust--acting because of insecurities and misunderstandings--is strong here. Forgiveness and admitting to one's mistakes also end up at the center. While none of these themes are particularly surprising in a romance story, the strong writing makes them resonate with the reader. Making something expected feel unexpected is a hallmark of good writing. And you'll find good writing here.