cozyupwithfictionandtea_sarah's reviews
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So each short story had its moments but honestly my fav was Back Where He Belongs bc Scotland the land of my heart & lineage.  Anyway, it’s also a second chance with a bit of pup play that at the beginning I wasn’t too keen about but soon began to understand better. Anyway, feeling all those good vibes. Listened via Hoopla Anythink.

This is just fun and games. 😂 listened via Hoopla Anythink.

Well, this one had kids & I do love them expertly inserted into the story, like this one. Plus … dogs. So many feels. Cendese & Harding are a new to me duo narration & it was fantastic! And the MMCs were a great start to this series. Really liked how adult they were (compared to other characters by other authors) when it came to keeping their relationship hidden but only for a certain amount of time. Also, the asking forgiveness & minor groveling was 👩‍🍳 💋  listened via Hoopla Anythink.

This was so much fun!! Even though it had to have a bit of a scare scene with vampire hunters. The witty banter was on point per Truman’s other works & I loved the second chance at love for established 300+ year old Magnus. Kilroy was a bit too on the nose for being a 25 year old himbo, but loveable nonetheless & a great character companion. The epilogue brought who I wholly expected it to & made me so happy. Listened via Hoopla Anythink

Eeek! It’s all done but was so fun. Older MCs, best friends & secretly in love with each other. I loved that this one didn’t go the typical norm (older top, younger bottom). Marsh & Tag have been friends since forever. Both intended to share their feelings for each other during Tag’s short trip & while Marsh did have to sort through his feelings once Tag left, everything turned around almost immediately. Loved how these two decided on how to build a life together separating the year between the States & Australia, compromise never looked so easy. Listened via Hoopla Burbank.

A male librarian!! I think we the readers need more of those in MM/M/M/gay romance. Anyway, Branham & PJ were so cute & the small matter of miscommunication was really that small & only required an easy explanation/answer. Loving these brothers so far & their guys. Now for Marsh’s story! Listened via Hoopla Burbank.

For a short story, I really loved this one especially because it was a second chance. Casey Cox has VERY quickly become a fav author & I’m excited that my library has access to their work on Hoopla. I’m also excited that all 3 stories are published! Just wish vet shop boys down under were available ⬆️ but oh well. Back to our MMCs, Harrick & Eddie had a decade to grow up & mature in spite of how they were suddenly separated & what transpired soon after. I swear, literally no one escapes this life unscathed bc until humanity is gone nasty, bad, atrocious people will always exist & hurt people hurt people. I love how Cox gently touches on sensitive topics like conversion therapy, abuse in all forms, and life’s general struggles with care but blatant honesty. Kirt Graves is my top favorite narrator & he never disappoints bringing a story to life. Listened via Hoopla Burbank.

Had to take a break for a few months but I’m glad I finished it! I’m finding that I really enjoy Ms. Burelli’s writing. For me, there was a bit too much going on trope wise & that stalled my continuous reading & so while I was glad Huxley got his story told I think this one wasn’t as quite enjoyable as book 1 was for me & it looks like more stressful situations are in the remaining 2 books. 😅 listened via Anyplay.

I am such a glutton for the second chance trope & this one didn’t disappoint, which was a surprise honestly bc it’s not the norm for 2 books with the same trope to be a hit for me. Now there is a second book but I honestly can’t think of who it might be about but I’m excited to dive into it. Especially bc the town of New Hope has an excellent eclectic group of people that I just know would welcome me with open arms if it was real. Listened via Anyplay.

The finalization of Ilya & Shane’s story with all the characters cameos. Loved learning more in depth of what makes Ilya, Ilya & how Shane really stepped up in the best way possible after the playoffs & a huge bravo to Ilya for speaking up about his depression. Dealing with depression myself, I found Ms. Reid didn’t overdo Ilya’s issues but gave enough detail & one angry outburst to really describe what it can often be like for those of us with clinical depression & anxiety. Anyway, this was a fantastic series & I really did love every minute even when I was uncomfortable. 😂 listened via Anyplay.