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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
This book is a collection of stories by multiple authors and there is something for everyone. Even if you don't know all the authors, you should definitely get it and don't be surprised if you find yourself with a few new favorites.
The Closet by Eden Finley
Part One simply sets up what will be happening throughout the book with a classified ad looking for help through Heart2Heart. Kable has been left a house by his uncle Brian that he was told had moved away when he was young. In reality, his parents had kicked Brian out of their lives when they realized he was gay. You can fill in the blank what happened when their son came out. As they are searching through the house, Kable and his best friend realize that there is a lot to do and go through so an ad is put on Heart2Heart. You'll crack up reading it!
The Book by Aimee Nicole Walker
The ad that a bookstore owner, Evan, to find the cusotmer that his grandparents scared away opens this story. Gideon is the customer that was thoroughly embarressed by the encounter with his grandparents (this was not a mean encounter) and dealing with the crush he has on Evan. As these two sort through Evan assisting Gideon on the subject he had been looking for self-help books in, emotions come into play on both sides. You will find yourself smiling and feeling empathy for Gideon as the story progresses. Evan struggles with the idea of a relationship due to his family's history with bad luck in relationship.
The Date by Annabeth Albert
This ad is simply for a dinner companion to enjoy a free meal on Valentine's Day with no strings or romance involved. Xavier sees the ad while he is deployed and realizes that it will happen once he is back and in his town. As Xavier and Damien talk via email then meet for coffee, the sparks start to fly. Enjoy a story filled with heat, love, and food.
The Yarn Wrangler by Charlie Cochet
This ad will make you grin as you read all about needing help wrangling yarn. Oh, and you have to like cats. Simon reads it and decides that he really needs to check this ad out and not just because he needs extra cash, thanks to his boyfriend, Bonner (yep, that is his name). To say that there might be a few issues with their relationship would be an understatement between Simon feeling like he has to prove something to his family and Bonner possibly having no clue what no shopping means. Their families have been friends for years and the two seem like they just fell into dating each other. Realizing that Bonner has spent everything, Simon panicks and heads to help Liam with the yard, Bonner following. Liam is basically covered in yarn when Simon shows up with Bonner in tow to help organize what is essentially a house of yarn. As these two click instantly, Simon struggles since he is with Bonner and yet there is Liam. Bonner watches for awhile then leaves. When he comes back, Simon and Bonner talk about all that is wrong with their relationship and end it. You'll have to read to find out how Liam and Simon work out :)
Dork Lord by Damon Suede
This is a college story that has a lot of humor in it from the passing out to realizing that he really didn't need to be at the clinic to begin with, Tarquin gets to know his RA, Josh a little more. Then spots a missed connection ad in Heart2Heart. Lots of humor and heat with this one.
The Top Shelf by Hailey Turner
Now, this request will be familiar to all height challenged people out there: something on the top shelf and no ladder in sight. Alex's best friend leaves the beer on the top shelf and takes the ladder! Now, that's just wrong on many levels. But Jeremiah does Alex a favor by posting a request for help on Heart2Heart without Alex knowing along with a picture. Max responds and well, guess you can say they really hit it off. Then real life happens and they realize that there is a lot more than just a friendly visit.
The Family Reunion by KM Neuhold
Fake boyfriend for a week, all expenses paid? Lawrence decides after a little pushing from his roommate to take Roman up on the offer. Roman is driven crazy by a family of over acheivers when he is happy simply being himself. Lawrence struggles with how attracted to Roman he is and the way his family is. As these two spend their week together, things begin to become apparent that there is more than just lust. But will they be able to work through everything? Read and find out :)
The Last Drop by Layla Reyne
Greg has had to close his third resturaunt for not being successful and is looking for a distraction . Boy, does he find one with the bartender. Tony is the bartender and he is gone by morning but the impression he left on Greg has given him an idea. Months later, he posts an ad looking for Tony; not only for himself but for the resturaunt that he is opening. Tony has never settled in one place long but begins to wonder if maybe, he will for Greg.
The Dog Walker by Lily Morton
Zig answers Simeon's ad for help with day to day things and walking his dog after breaking his arm. Zig roams and Simeon is aware of his roaming but he has fallen for him anyway. Now, what will happen as their agreed upon time ends? Well, read and enjoy!
The Treehouse by Lucy Lennox
Harvey is Bryn's best friend's brother and one time hook up without either of them knowing the connection. As Bryn is raising his twins (concieved with help from said best friend) and wants to build them a tree house for their brithday. Well, Bryn might not be the most carpentary person out there but Harvey is willing to help while he settles back in the States after living abroad. The heat between them is intense and their connection even more so.
The Restoration by Mary Calmes
Alasdair needs help with his basement renovation and his assistant puts it on Heart2Heart instead of elsewhere so he has some interesting people show up. Within no time, he realizes that Kyler, his estranged husband, has sent them to help him. Kyler comes home and Alasdair is right back to fighting how much he still loves him with what Kyler does for a living. As these two sort out their problems, the heat is absolutely off the charts!
The Vase by May Archer
So, what happens when one man needs the vase to replace the one that the evil dogs broke and the other man wants to buy the vase to replace one that his mother had sold years earlier for him? Well, read and find out cause you will not believe how this story goes!
The Helping Hand by Nora Phoenix
AJ is amused by the help build my furniture ad so he replies. He also finds a little humor with the stream of curses coming from his new neighbor's house. Las is really trying not to let the furniture from hell defeat him but it's getting close. Replying to AJ's message leads to interesting revelations. This story has everything you look for in a Nora Phoenix story plus Mike, Melissa, and Mini.
The Dream Machine by Emma Alcott
Tucker wants the dream machine that Darwin puts an ad out for to try to figure out his dreams with the man of his dreams in it. He also would like his family to back off about what he is doing with his life. Seriously, they act like he is killing people. Tucker is over the moon happy when he realizes that the machine actually works even if he doesn't figure out who the man in his dreams are. As Tucker and Darwin spend more time together, emotions grow. Very sweet story.
The Wedding Date by Susan Hawke
Hunter loves his life rescuing kittens and is trying to ignore the wedding of his ex-boyfriend that he was invited to. What's worse is that everyone believes the story that said ex put out when breaking up with him. So, to help with the date, his sister put an ad out and invited Quinn over to help. Quinn finds Hunter hot but doesn't exactly show much grace at their first meeting. As they get to know each other, the heat between them ignites.
The Wrong Guy by Sloane Kennedy
Travis and Jackson know each other but Travis soon realizes that there is one thing that he didn't know about Jackson. This revelation (ad in Heart2Heart) makes Travis start to think harder about himself. Will these two figure out what they are doing? Or will everything blow up in their faces?
The Closet Part 2 by Eden Finely
David shows up in response to the ad and Kable finds himself drooling. David and Kable are attracted to each other (though their best friends set records lol). Then David realizes that Kable's uncle was one of his idols. As they talk, more emotions come out and not only about Uncle Bryan. Read to find out :)
The Closet by Eden Finley
Part One simply sets up what will be happening throughout the book with a classified ad looking for help through Heart2Heart. Kable has been left a house by his uncle Brian that he was told had moved away when he was young. In reality, his parents had kicked Brian out of their lives when they realized he was gay. You can fill in the blank what happened when their son came out. As they are searching through the house, Kable and his best friend realize that there is a lot to do and go through so an ad is put on Heart2Heart. You'll crack up reading it!
The Book by Aimee Nicole Walker
The ad that a bookstore owner, Evan, to find the cusotmer that his grandparents scared away opens this story. Gideon is the customer that was thoroughly embarressed by the encounter with his grandparents (this was not a mean encounter) and dealing with the crush he has on Evan. As these two sort through Evan assisting Gideon on the subject he had been looking for self-help books in, emotions come into play on both sides. You will find yourself smiling and feeling empathy for Gideon as the story progresses. Evan struggles with the idea of a relationship due to his family's history with bad luck in relationship.
The Date by Annabeth Albert
This ad is simply for a dinner companion to enjoy a free meal on Valentine's Day with no strings or romance involved. Xavier sees the ad while he is deployed and realizes that it will happen once he is back and in his town. As Xavier and Damien talk via email then meet for coffee, the sparks start to fly. Enjoy a story filled with heat, love, and food.
The Yarn Wrangler by Charlie Cochet
This ad will make you grin as you read all about needing help wrangling yarn. Oh, and you have to like cats. Simon reads it and decides that he really needs to check this ad out and not just because he needs extra cash, thanks to his boyfriend, Bonner (yep, that is his name). To say that there might be a few issues with their relationship would be an understatement between Simon feeling like he has to prove something to his family and Bonner possibly having no clue what no shopping means. Their families have been friends for years and the two seem like they just fell into dating each other. Realizing that Bonner has spent everything, Simon panicks and heads to help Liam with the yard, Bonner following. Liam is basically covered in yarn when Simon shows up with Bonner in tow to help organize what is essentially a house of yarn. As these two click instantly, Simon struggles since he is with Bonner and yet there is Liam. Bonner watches for awhile then leaves. When he comes back, Simon and Bonner talk about all that is wrong with their relationship and end it. You'll have to read to find out how Liam and Simon work out :)
Dork Lord by Damon Suede
This is a college story that has a lot of humor in it from the passing out to realizing that he really didn't need to be at the clinic to begin with, Tarquin gets to know his RA, Josh a little more. Then spots a missed connection ad in Heart2Heart. Lots of humor and heat with this one.
The Top Shelf by Hailey Turner
Now, this request will be familiar to all height challenged people out there: something on the top shelf and no ladder in sight. Alex's best friend leaves the beer on the top shelf and takes the ladder! Now, that's just wrong on many levels. But Jeremiah does Alex a favor by posting a request for help on Heart2Heart without Alex knowing along with a picture. Max responds and well, guess you can say they really hit it off. Then real life happens and they realize that there is a lot more than just a friendly visit.
The Family Reunion by KM Neuhold
Fake boyfriend for a week, all expenses paid? Lawrence decides after a little pushing from his roommate to take Roman up on the offer. Roman is driven crazy by a family of over acheivers when he is happy simply being himself. Lawrence struggles with how attracted to Roman he is and the way his family is. As these two spend their week together, things begin to become apparent that there is more than just lust. But will they be able to work through everything? Read and find out :)
The Last Drop by Layla Reyne
Greg has had to close his third resturaunt for not being successful and is looking for a distraction . Boy, does he find one with the bartender. Tony is the bartender and he is gone by morning but the impression he left on Greg has given him an idea. Months later, he posts an ad looking for Tony; not only for himself but for the resturaunt that he is opening. Tony has never settled in one place long but begins to wonder if maybe, he will for Greg.
The Dog Walker by Lily Morton
Zig answers Simeon's ad for help with day to day things and walking his dog after breaking his arm. Zig roams and Simeon is aware of his roaming but he has fallen for him anyway. Now, what will happen as their agreed upon time ends? Well, read and enjoy!
The Treehouse by Lucy Lennox
Harvey is Bryn's best friend's brother and one time hook up without either of them knowing the connection. As Bryn is raising his twins (concieved with help from said best friend) and wants to build them a tree house for their brithday. Well, Bryn might not be the most carpentary person out there but Harvey is willing to help while he settles back in the States after living abroad. The heat between them is intense and their connection even more so.
The Restoration by Mary Calmes
Alasdair needs help with his basement renovation and his assistant puts it on Heart2Heart instead of elsewhere so he has some interesting people show up. Within no time, he realizes that Kyler, his estranged husband, has sent them to help him. Kyler comes home and Alasdair is right back to fighting how much he still loves him with what Kyler does for a living. As these two sort out their problems, the heat is absolutely off the charts!
The Vase by May Archer
So, what happens when one man needs the vase to replace the one that the evil dogs broke and the other man wants to buy the vase to replace one that his mother had sold years earlier for him? Well, read and find out cause you will not believe how this story goes!
The Helping Hand by Nora Phoenix
AJ is amused by the help build my furniture ad so he replies. He also finds a little humor with the stream of curses coming from his new neighbor's house. Las is really trying not to let the furniture from hell defeat him but it's getting close. Replying to AJ's message leads to interesting revelations. This story has everything you look for in a Nora Phoenix story plus Mike, Melissa, and Mini.
The Dream Machine by Emma Alcott
Tucker wants the dream machine that Darwin puts an ad out for to try to figure out his dreams with the man of his dreams in it. He also would like his family to back off about what he is doing with his life. Seriously, they act like he is killing people. Tucker is over the moon happy when he realizes that the machine actually works even if he doesn't figure out who the man in his dreams are. As Tucker and Darwin spend more time together, emotions grow. Very sweet story.
The Wedding Date by Susan Hawke
Hunter loves his life rescuing kittens and is trying to ignore the wedding of his ex-boyfriend that he was invited to. What's worse is that everyone believes the story that said ex put out when breaking up with him. So, to help with the date, his sister put an ad out and invited Quinn over to help. Quinn finds Hunter hot but doesn't exactly show much grace at their first meeting. As they get to know each other, the heat between them ignites.
The Wrong Guy by Sloane Kennedy
Travis and Jackson know each other but Travis soon realizes that there is one thing that he didn't know about Jackson. This revelation (ad in Heart2Heart) makes Travis start to think harder about himself. Will these two figure out what they are doing? Or will everything blow up in their faces?
The Closet Part 2 by Eden Finely
David shows up in response to the ad and Kable finds himself drooling. David and Kable are attracted to each other (though their best friends set records lol). Then David realizes that Kable's uncle was one of his idols. As they talk, more emotions come out and not only about Uncle Bryan. Read to find out :)
4.75* of fabulous stories.
It’s that most wonderful time a new charity anthology by multiple talented authors, about what would happen if a dating app for the LGBTQA+ community did classified ads from dates, cleaning out closets, Ikea making to wrangling yarn and I loved them all.
I really enjoyed The Closet that kicks the book off after a young man discovers his estranged uncle’s closet, after his death, this is the the story that starts and closes the book. I absolutely loved the Yarn Wrangler with its yarn throwing cat and one of the sweetest characters in Liam especially when he’s indignant.
All the stories have happy endings weather it’s a brand new relationship or a rekindling of an existing one, some will leave you with questions but all will leave you with a smile and best of all its for charity. I can wait for what comes next in the heart 2 heart world.
It’s that most wonderful time a new charity anthology by multiple talented authors, about what would happen if a dating app for the LGBTQA+ community did classified ads from dates, cleaning out closets, Ikea making to wrangling yarn and I loved them all.
I really enjoyed The Closet that kicks the book off after a young man discovers his estranged uncle’s closet, after his death, this is the the story that starts and closes the book. I absolutely loved the Yarn Wrangler with its yarn throwing cat and one of the sweetest characters in Liam especially when he’s indignant.
All the stories have happy endings weather it’s a brand new relationship or a rekindling of an existing one, some will leave you with questions but all will leave you with a smile and best of all its for charity. I can wait for what comes next in the heart 2 heart world.
3.5 rounded down
Pleasantly surprised by how much I overall enjoyed this one! Much stronger than the volume 2 anthology, which I think might partially because the concept here of the classified ads was a little more freeing in terms of ideas.
The Closet pt 1 & 2 by Eden Finley: 4 stars
Really sweet concept, and super hot! Though I don't know that the bookmarking idea for the anthology is really necessary, and I did find the break between the two parts of the story to be distracting.
The Book by Aimee Nicole Walker: 2 stars
Meh. Stupid concept, contrived set-up, and super rushed.
The Date by Annabeth Albert: 4 stars
Really solid! Cute concept, interesting characters, and well-paced!
The Yarn-Wrangler by Charlie Cochet: 2 stars
Cute concept by waaaay too rushed with all the relationship shuffling. Plus the whole dude ending up with his brother's ex thing is a trope I wish would die.
Dork Lord by Damon Suede: 3 stars
Not bad, and has the classic Suede writing style, which definitely won't work for everybody. Story had some decent bones, but was a bit rushed and the author was making leaps that didn't entirely make sense to me, like they forgot to write out transitions.
The Top Shelf by Hailey Turner: 4 stars
This one was really sweet. Fun concept, super hot, great chemistry. Each chapter ends on such a good ending note, I kept thinking it was the end of the story, and then it kept going. The result was that I found the ending chapter wrapping things up in a neat little bow actually detracted a bit from my overall enjoyment, as it was the only bit that felt rushed.
The Family Reunion by K.M. Neuhold: 2.5 stars
Another meh. Present tense wasn't a good choice, silly concept, decent enough characters and chemistry, but the ending was far too rushed.
The Last Drop by Layla Reyne: 4.5 stars
Really enjoyed this one!! The story was perfectly paced, the characters were lovely, and their connection was wonderful. Engaging story and overall just a really excellent short story.
The Dog Walker by Lily Morton: 4 stars
Sweet story! Well written, and the pacing was okay, but a little off. I enjoyed, but I think coming off of Reyne's story, which was so excellent, this one didn't shine quite as brightly.
The Treehouse by Lucy Lennox: 3.5 stars
Cute and super hot! Ending was a bit rushed, and had to suspend my belief that neither of them would have even seen a picture of the other in all that time, but generally enjoyable!
The Restoration by Mary Calmes: 2 stars
Way too many characters for such a short story, and frankly, I thought Kyler was kind of an ass--arrogance is a real turn-off for me. The concept was decent, as was the pacing, but I needed way more groveling from Kyler TBH.
The Vase by May Archer: 3 stars
I liked the characters and the concept, but it moved a little bit too quickly for me, moving from enemies to lovers to basically in love in the space of a day.
The Helping Hand by Nora Phoenix: 3 stars
Cute story, and I liked the sexual dynamics, but the ending and feelings felt super rushed.
The Dream Machine by Emma Alcott (Piper Scott):3.5 stars
Sweet story, with a lovely connection and dynamic. Several of the stories in this anthology have centered around characters wanting something sexually that stereotypes have prevented them from fully finding, which I think is interesting! I would have enjoyed this one more without the "dream machine" aspect which just seemed unrealistic and unnecessary, and took me out of the story.
The Wedding Date by Susan Hawke: 1.5 stars
Just, no. The situation with the ex-BF was just weird, and the sex aftermath grossed me out. Not a fan.
The Wrong Guy by Sloane Kennedy: 3 stars
Promising enough premise but far too short; it felt unfinished.
Pleasantly surprised by how much I overall enjoyed this one! Much stronger than the volume 2 anthology, which I think might partially because the concept here of the classified ads was a little more freeing in terms of ideas.
The Closet pt 1 & 2 by Eden Finley: 4 stars
Really sweet concept, and super hot! Though I don't know that the bookmarking idea for the anthology is really necessary, and I did find the break between the two parts of the story to be distracting.
The Book by Aimee Nicole Walker: 2 stars
Meh. Stupid concept, contrived set-up, and super rushed.
The Date by Annabeth Albert: 4 stars
Really solid! Cute concept, interesting characters, and well-paced!
The Yarn-Wrangler by Charlie Cochet: 2 stars
Cute concept by waaaay too rushed with all the relationship shuffling. Plus the whole dude ending up with his brother's ex thing is a trope I wish would die.
Dork Lord by Damon Suede: 3 stars
Not bad, and has the classic Suede writing style, which definitely won't work for everybody. Story had some decent bones, but was a bit rushed and the author was making leaps that didn't entirely make sense to me, like they forgot to write out transitions.
The Top Shelf by Hailey Turner: 4 stars
This one was really sweet. Fun concept, super hot, great chemistry. Each chapter ends on such a good ending note, I kept thinking it was the end of the story, and then it kept going. The result was that I found the ending chapter wrapping things up in a neat little bow actually detracted a bit from my overall enjoyment, as it was the only bit that felt rushed.
The Family Reunion by K.M. Neuhold: 2.5 stars
Another meh. Present tense wasn't a good choice, silly concept, decent enough characters and chemistry, but the ending was far too rushed.
The Last Drop by Layla Reyne: 4.5 stars
Really enjoyed this one!! The story was perfectly paced, the characters were lovely, and their connection was wonderful. Engaging story and overall just a really excellent short story.
The Dog Walker by Lily Morton: 4 stars
Sweet story! Well written, and the pacing was okay, but a little off. I enjoyed, but I think coming off of Reyne's story, which was so excellent, this one didn't shine quite as brightly.
The Treehouse by Lucy Lennox: 3.5 stars
Cute and super hot! Ending was a bit rushed, and had to suspend my belief that neither of them would have even seen a picture of the other in all that time, but generally enjoyable!
The Restoration by Mary Calmes: 2 stars
Way too many characters for such a short story, and frankly, I thought Kyler was kind of an ass--arrogance is a real turn-off for me. The concept was decent, as was the pacing, but I needed way more groveling from Kyler TBH.
The Vase by May Archer: 3 stars
I liked the characters and the concept, but it moved a little bit too quickly for me, moving from enemies to lovers to basically in love in the space of a day.
The Helping Hand by Nora Phoenix: 3 stars
Cute story, and I liked the sexual dynamics, but the ending and feelings felt super rushed.
The Dream Machine by Emma Alcott (Piper Scott):3.5 stars
Sweet story, with a lovely connection and dynamic. Several of the stories in this anthology have centered around characters wanting something sexually that stereotypes have prevented them from fully finding, which I think is interesting! I would have enjoyed this one more without the "dream machine" aspect which just seemed unrealistic and unnecessary, and took me out of the story.
The Wedding Date by Susan Hawke: 1.5 stars
Just, no. The situation with the ex-BF was just weird, and the sex aftermath grossed me out. Not a fan.
The Wrong Guy by Sloane Kennedy: 3 stars
Promising enough premise but far too short; it felt unfinished.
Read a few stories by authors I do like and sampled a few more. Nothing really bowled me over. I don’t think anthologies are for me.
Never enjoyed an anthology as much as this one
This anthology had some of the most amazing short stories I've read in a long time. Absolutely beautiful writing with fantastic characters and a ton of fun storylines. I was always so sad when each one ended but would get pulled right back in by the next. Amazing work and love how many new-to-me authors I've discovered.
This anthology had some of the most amazing short stories I've read in a long time. Absolutely beautiful writing with fantastic characters and a ton of fun storylines. I was always so sad when each one ended but would get pulled right back in by the next. Amazing work and love how many new-to-me authors I've discovered.
I love the concept of this anthology: the money goes to a great cause, it was fun to revisit the Heart2Heart universe again, and it’s really cool that readers’ suggestions made it into some of these stories.
The Closet - Eden Finley: 3.5 stars
Starts and ends the anthology. Drag queens aren’t a personal favorite of mine, but I thought the writing really sold it.
The Book - Aimee Nicole Walker: 2.5 stars
Cute, but felt a bit rushed. I thought the bit about “getting a spark when I look at you” was cliché and didn’t fit with how Evan views relationships at the beginning of the story.
The Date - Annabeth Albert: 4 stars
Super sweet, military romance. Damien’s disastrous sex stories were hilarious and Xaviar’s way of circumventing sex-accidents was HOT.
The Yarn Wrangler - Charlie Cochet: 1 star
I’ve read and enjoyed Charlie’s books in the past, but this was not for me. I found the characters over-the-top and not believable at all. The opening scene of put me in a very bad mood and is probably why I couldn’t get into the rest of the story. I felt like there was little to no relationship development shown, and the repentance at the end didn’t make sense at all.
Dork Lord - Damon Suede: 1 star
I’ve never read this author before, so I wasn’t expecting how wacky and unique his style is. Didn’t click with me.
The Top Shelf - Hailey Turner: 4.5 stars
Such a cute story! Didn’t feel rushed at all, and there are some very steamy scenes <3 Hailey is excellent at writing relatable characters, and even though this is a shorter novella I still felt very invested in getting this couple their HEA.
The Family Reunion - K.M. Neuhold: 4.5 stars
I’ve never found a K.M. book I didn’t like, and this is no exception. I’m a sucker for a fake boyfriend trope and thought the piercings were a super sexy addition. While I felt like I knew exactly who Roman was by the end of the story, I didn’t get the same depth with Law.
The Last Drop - Layla Reyne: 4 stars
I haven't read many nomad/drifter books, but I really enjoyed the themes about finding home in this one. I'm very impressed by the character depth Layla can write in such a short story--I felt like I was there right with Greg and Tony hoping it would work out.
The Dog Walker - Lily Morton: 3.5 stars
The beginning of this story isn’t really the beginning. We’re thrown immediately into a sex scene without any background information, or even knowing who the characters are. I found myself skimming ahead to figure out what was even going on, then re-reading the first few pages so I could actually appreciate the sex and feels. Once I got past the confusion at the start, I thought it was an interesting read.
The Treehouse - Lucy Lennox: 3 stars
This one was just okay to me. The “mystery man” aspect was intriguing, but otherwise nothing stood out to me.
The Restoration - Mary Calmes: 2.5 stars
I couldn’t get into this story from the beginning. I think my personal tastes just don’t mesh with this author.
The Vase - May Archer: 2.5 stars
This is another story that I wasn’t in love with. Nothing particularly bad about it, just not very exciting to me.
The Helping Hand - Nora Phoenix: 5 stars
Such a fun story! I’ve been a huge Nora fan for ages, and this is another awesome read. I love how Nora played around with physical appearance and sexual preferences. Mike and Melissa totally stole my heart too <3
The Dream Machine - Piper Scott writing as Emma Alcott: 3 stars
I didn’t understand the concept of this story and that made it hard for me to read. The mix of real and supernatural (along with characters I couldn’t relate to) left me feeling just okay about the story.
The Wedding Date - Susan Hawke: 2 stars
I love cats and am a self-proclaimed crazy cat lady, but not even sweet, baby kittens could save this story for me. It started off very calm and then took a turn into something ridiculous and unbelievable to me. I’ve had a hard time with this author before, so maybe her writing style just doesn’t click with me.
The Wrong Guy - Sloane Kennedy: 3 stars
Very angsty. I usually love cowboy/rancher stories, but this one was just okay.
**I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The Closet - Eden Finley: 3.5 stars
Starts and ends the anthology. Drag queens aren’t a personal favorite of mine, but I thought the writing really sold it.
The Book - Aimee Nicole Walker: 2.5 stars
Cute, but felt a bit rushed. I thought the bit about “getting a spark when I look at you” was cliché and didn’t fit with how Evan views relationships at the beginning of the story.
The Date - Annabeth Albert: 4 stars
Super sweet, military romance. Damien’s disastrous sex stories were hilarious and Xaviar’s way of circumventing sex-accidents was HOT.
The Yarn Wrangler - Charlie Cochet: 1 star
I’ve read and enjoyed Charlie’s books in the past, but this was not for me. I found the characters over-the-top and not believable at all. The opening scene of
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Bonner stealing money from SimonDork Lord - Damon Suede: 1 star
I’ve never read this author before, so I wasn’t expecting how wacky and unique his style is. Didn’t click with me.
The Top Shelf - Hailey Turner: 4.5 stars
Such a cute story! Didn’t feel rushed at all, and there are some very steamy scenes <3 Hailey is excellent at writing relatable characters, and even though this is a shorter novella I still felt very invested in getting this couple their HEA.
The Family Reunion - K.M. Neuhold: 4.5 stars
I’ve never found a K.M. book I didn’t like, and this is no exception. I’m a sucker for a fake boyfriend trope and thought the piercings were a super sexy addition. While I felt like I knew exactly who Roman was by the end of the story, I didn’t get the same depth with Law.
The Last Drop - Layla Reyne: 4 stars
I haven't read many nomad/drifter books, but I really enjoyed the themes about finding home in this one. I'm very impressed by the character depth Layla can write in such a short story--I felt like I was there right with Greg and Tony hoping it would work out.
The Dog Walker - Lily Morton: 3.5 stars
The beginning of this story isn’t really the beginning. We’re thrown immediately into a sex scene without any background information, or even knowing who the characters are. I found myself skimming ahead to figure out what was even going on, then re-reading the first few pages so I could actually appreciate the sex and feels. Once I got past the confusion at the start, I thought it was an interesting read.
The Treehouse - Lucy Lennox: 3 stars
This one was just okay to me. The “mystery man” aspect was intriguing, but otherwise nothing stood out to me.
The Restoration - Mary Calmes: 2.5 stars
I couldn’t get into this story from the beginning. I think my personal tastes just don’t mesh with this author.
The Vase - May Archer: 2.5 stars
This is another story that I wasn’t in love with. Nothing particularly bad about it, just not very exciting to me.
The Helping Hand - Nora Phoenix: 5 stars
Such a fun story! I’ve been a huge Nora fan for ages, and this is another awesome read. I love how Nora played around with physical appearance and sexual preferences. Mike and Melissa totally stole my heart too <3
The Dream Machine - Piper Scott writing as Emma Alcott: 3 stars
I didn’t understand the concept of this story and that made it hard for me to read. The mix of real and supernatural (along with characters I couldn’t relate to) left me feeling just okay about the story.
The Wedding Date - Susan Hawke: 2 stars
I love cats and am a self-proclaimed crazy cat lady, but not even sweet, baby kittens could save this story for me. It started off very calm and then took a turn into something ridiculous and unbelievable to me. I’ve had a hard time with this author before, so maybe her writing style just doesn’t click with me.
The Wrong Guy - Sloane Kennedy: 3 stars
Very angsty. I usually love cowboy/rancher stories, but this one was just okay.
**I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Loved this anthology!
I love the concept of all these short stories by different authors because it introduces you to them and sneak a peek into their worlds. This anthology was my favorite and all the authors were fantastic!
I love the concept of all these short stories by different authors because it introduces you to them and sneak a peek into their worlds. This anthology was my favorite and all the authors were fantastic!
I’m so excited another H2H has graced our kindles/bookshelves!
These stories are amazing! These authors are incredible for doing this and I’m so happy I get to read these stories ❤️❤️
The Closet - Eden Finley
Omg Kable was utterly adorable... and David turning him into a queen was so exciting to read!
This short was sassy and fun and oh I want more of these darlings so badly!!!
Amazing read!
The Treehouse - Lucy Lennox
This was a gorgeous read of two guys reuniting 2 years after a hot night of tender passion!
Harvey has never met his sisters best friend until a second ad brings these two back together!
Such a sweet and fun read!!!
WILL ADD MORE AS I READ MORE
These stories are amazing! These authors are incredible for doing this and I’m so happy I get to read these stories ❤️❤️
The Closet - Eden Finley
Omg Kable was utterly adorable... and David turning him into a queen was so exciting to read!
This short was sassy and fun and oh I want more of these darlings so badly!!!
Amazing read!
The Treehouse - Lucy Lennox
This was a gorgeous read of two guys reuniting 2 years after a hot night of tender passion!
Harvey has never met his sisters best friend until a second ad brings these two back together!
Such a sweet and fun read!!!
WILL ADD MORE AS I READ MORE
** Eden Finley 2/5 **
1ère partie bien, elle plante le décor pour l'ensemble du recueil, et présente la façon dont les personnages vont entrer en contact et les couples se former. 2ème partie un peu décevante car pour moi cette histoire de drag arrive un peu comme un cheveu sur la soupe, dans la mesure où on a à peine quelques évocations de cette "envie" dans le passé du héros. Puis bon, la scène hot m'a fait grincer ces dents. :/
** Nora Phoenix 2.5/5 **
Ahah, l'intro avec cette petite annonce m'a bien fait rire !
Là, on a un couple a priori improbable, mais qui semble plutôt bien matcher. Ils sautent dans les draps trop vite à mon goût, mais ils s'accordent bien, tant mieux pour eux ^^ Une nouvelle bien, mais sans plus.
** Annabeth Albert 3.5/5 **
Awww c'était trop bien ! J'ai adoré cette nouvelle du début à la fin, c'est ma préférée du recueil ! Les échanges de mails sont tops, en quelques chapitres, on a droit à une vraie romance, à la fois sexy, tendre et romantique, bref, le combo parfait ! ❤
** Charlie Cochet 1/5 **
Une histoire qui n'a ni queue ni tête, avec des personnages très caricaturaux. Bref, je n'ai pas aimé, et d'ailleurs, je n'ai même pas terminé.
** Lily Morton 3/5 **
Un très chouette moment, comme toujours avec Lily Morton ! C'est une nouvelle qui commence fort, et qui passe ensuite dans un registre plus doux, plus propice à la romance. Les personnages ont du potentiel et auraient très bien pu avoir un roman entier à eux seuls, du coup, je me sens un peu frustrée.
** Layla Reyne 3.25 /5 **
Une histoire comme je les aime ! Alors bon, j'avais vraiment oublié que dans 'Dine with me', Greg était en couple et sur le point de se marier, cette nouvelle se situe donc avant le dernier roman de Layla Reyne. Pour autant, cela ne m'a pas empêché de passer un bn moment, et de retrouver la plume de cette auteure, que j'apprécie bien. Une jolie romance, et de belles associations de saveurs qui m'ont mis l'eau à la bouche et donné envie de boire des cocktails préparés par Manhattan ! ^^
1ère partie bien, elle plante le décor pour l'ensemble du recueil, et présente la façon dont les personnages vont entrer en contact et les couples se former. 2ème partie un peu décevante car pour moi cette histoire de drag arrive un peu comme un cheveu sur la soupe, dans la mesure où on a à peine quelques évocations de cette "envie" dans le passé du héros. Puis bon, la scène hot m'a fait grincer ces dents. :/
** Nora Phoenix 2.5/5 **
Ahah, l'intro avec cette petite annonce m'a bien fait rire !
Là, on a un couple a priori improbable, mais qui semble plutôt bien matcher. Ils sautent dans les draps trop vite à mon goût, mais ils s'accordent bien, tant mieux pour eux ^^ Une nouvelle bien, mais sans plus.
** Annabeth Albert 3.5/5 **
Awww c'était trop bien ! J'ai adoré cette nouvelle du début à la fin, c'est ma préférée du recueil ! Les échanges de mails sont tops, en quelques chapitres, on a droit à une vraie romance, à la fois sexy, tendre et romantique, bref, le combo parfait ! ❤
** Charlie Cochet 1/5 **
Une histoire qui n'a ni queue ni tête, avec des personnages très caricaturaux. Bref, je n'ai pas aimé, et d'ailleurs, je n'ai même pas terminé.
** Lily Morton 3/5 **
Un très chouette moment, comme toujours avec Lily Morton ! C'est une nouvelle qui commence fort, et qui passe ensuite dans un registre plus doux, plus propice à la romance. Les personnages ont du potentiel et auraient très bien pu avoir un roman entier à eux seuls, du coup, je me sens un peu frustrée.
** Layla Reyne 3.25 /5 **
Une histoire comme je les aime ! Alors bon, j'avais vraiment oublié que dans 'Dine with me', Greg était en couple et sur le point de se marier, cette nouvelle se situe donc avant le dernier roman de Layla Reyne. Pour autant, cela ne m'a pas empêché de passer un bn moment, et de retrouver la plume de cette auteure, que j'apprécie bien. Une jolie romance, et de belles associations de saveurs qui m'ont mis l'eau à la bouche et donné envie de boire des cocktails préparés par Manhattan ! ^^
