Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5
Jason escapes into the magic of a Broadway play every weekend. Musicals always have a happy ending and for a few hours he can believe there’s a happy ending waiting for him, too. When the tall drink of water who works on the top floor of Jason’s building, wants to take him on a date, Jason is surprised. After all, Jason is awkward and skinny, and sees himself as a boring accountant, while Paul is tall, dark, and incredibly hot.
Despite Jason’s reservations, Paul and Jason start dating and attending the shows Jason adores. But if Paul likes musicals as much as Jason, why does he always doze off? Is Paul leading a double life? Does he have a wife tucked away somewhere?
Jason knows Paul is hiding something and when the secrets come out, Jason finds his fantasy comes to life, right there on the stage.
R.J. Jones has written a toe tapping, head swinging little romance in The One That I Want. At 41 pages, its a quick and happy musical that exists in a Kindle instead of on stage. You can almost hear the singing and dancing as the pages go by and Jason and Paul resolve their miscommunications and work through their issues to become the couple you know they are meant to be.
The story is light-hearted, pretty much angst free and like the kiss that seals the romance and their love, this story rolls out happily, quickly and in a manner that will remind you of the best of the old romantic comedy musical. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself humming along by the end of the story. Luckily, this is to be followed by another short story, Hopelessly Devoted (The One That I Want, #2). Read them together for a throughly delightful afternoon!
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Cover art is perfect for the story and tone. Just loved it.
Book Details:
ebook, 41 pages
Published October 9th 2015 by Wayward Ink
edition languageEnglish
seriesThe One That I Want #1
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 