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A review by ladymacbeth2024
Candy Hearts (Volume 2): An LGBTQIA2S+ Charity Anthology by Chantal Mer, Lee Blair, London Price, Stella Rainbow, D.K. Sutton, Becca Seymour, Beck Grey, Minerva Howe, Bix Barrow, Victoria Gillilan, E.M. Denning, Jem Wendel, Merry Farmer, CD Rachels, Marie Sinclair, Susan Scott Shelley, Zoe Lee, David Gray, Riley Long, B.A. Tortuga, Rye Cox, Anna Sparrows, Hinsel Meyer, BL Maxwell
4.0
My review doesn't refer to the whole book
Silver (Fox) Linings by Anna Sparrows - 4 stars
Cody and Kenneth have known each other since before Cody was born: he is, in fact, Kenneth's best friend's son. They meet one night in a club because Cody sends him a sos text (actually meant for his best friend) and Kenneth rescues him from a very bad date.
They start spending time together, after their night, they have the chance to get to know each other as adults and become friends: they also have an undeniable chemistry that will lead them to a friendship with benefits arrangement. Until romantic feelings will force them to take a chance on each other.
Despite Kenneth being in Cody's life since birth, there are no creepy or taboo vibes about it: Ken has always been a good and close friend to Mike, but he has never been a father figure for Cody and they hadn't had any contact for about 8 years before reconnecting.
I loved this story, I wish we could have more about them.
I received an ARC from the author and this is my honest review.
Fluttering Heart by Hinsel Meyer - 5 stars
I lovd this story so much! So sweet and tender, full of Valentine's vibes.
Finn drags his twin, Beau, from Chicago to Vegas to their brother Charlie (hockey player) with the purpose of cheer him up: in fact, Beau has been cheated on by his girlfriend and his best friend and coworker.
After seeing Charlie and Santa, they all go to a club and get drunk and, when it's time to go back to the hotel, Finn knocks at the wrong door and meet the love of his life, Lou.
They will spend the weekend going on dates and doing fun activities getting to know each other. Beau tags along and I loved it, honestly, because Finn, despite being very much enthralled by Lou, doesn't forget his brother.
A lot of cameos from All It Takes series (Gab, Sterling and Jules) and about the MCs dynamic of the next book make this novella very interesting.
Don't forget to download the awesome bonus scene (link at the end of the book).
Very recommended.
Two Wrongs Make Mister Right by Marie Sinclair - 3 stars
This novella was nice: I liked very much Morgan and Dimitri accidentally date, how they just clicked and formed a connection during their time together. Morgan was completely charmed by Dimitri, while Dimitri seemed a bit closed. It's later revealed that Dimitri hadn't been set up for a blind date, like Morgan, but that dinner should have been a "business arrangement".
What didn't completely work for me was that Dimitri, despite saying that he was caught up in Morgan, seemed actually a little cold and I didn't like that he was talking about their future relationship setting plans and steps (like, if it all goes well I'd like to call you boyfriend).
I'll update my review when I'll read more stories.
Silver (Fox) Linings by Anna Sparrows - 4 stars
Cody and Kenneth have known each other since before Cody was born: he is, in fact, Kenneth's best friend's son. They meet one night in a club because Cody sends him a sos text (actually meant for his best friend) and Kenneth rescues him from a very bad date.
They start spending time together, after their night, they have the chance to get to know each other as adults and become friends: they also have an undeniable chemistry that will lead them to a friendship with benefits arrangement. Until romantic feelings will force them to take a chance on each other.
Despite Kenneth being in Cody's life since birth, there are no creepy or taboo vibes about it: Ken has always been a good and close friend to Mike, but he has never been a father figure for Cody and they hadn't had any contact for about 8 years before reconnecting.
I loved this story, I wish we could have more about them.
I received an ARC from the author and this is my honest review.
Fluttering Heart by Hinsel Meyer - 5 stars
I lovd this story so much! So sweet and tender, full of Valentine's vibes.
Finn drags his twin, Beau, from Chicago to Vegas to their brother Charlie (hockey player) with the purpose of cheer him up: in fact, Beau has been cheated on by his girlfriend and his best friend and coworker.
After seeing Charlie and Santa, they all go to a club and get drunk and, when it's time to go back to the hotel, Finn knocks at the wrong door and meet the love of his life, Lou.
They will spend the weekend going on dates and doing fun activities getting to know each other. Beau tags along and I loved it, honestly, because Finn, despite being very much enthralled by Lou, doesn't forget his brother.
A lot of cameos from All It Takes series (Gab, Sterling and Jules) and about the MCs dynamic of the next book make this novella very interesting.
Don't forget to download the awesome bonus scene (link at the end of the book).
Very recommended.
Two Wrongs Make Mister Right by Marie Sinclair - 3 stars
This novella was nice: I liked very much Morgan and Dimitri accidentally date, how they just clicked and formed a connection during their time together. Morgan was completely charmed by Dimitri, while Dimitri seemed a bit closed. It's later revealed that Dimitri hadn't been set up for a blind date, like Morgan, but that dinner should have been a "business arrangement".
What didn't completely work for me was that Dimitri, despite saying that he was caught up in Morgan, seemed actually a little cold and I didn't like that he was talking about their future relationship setting plans and steps (like, if it all goes well I'd like to call you boyfriend).
I'll update my review when I'll read more stories.