Rating: 3 stars out of 5
Numbers mean everything to an Olympic marathoner, but for Gordon O’Dooley, his obsession with one number in particular might get a little out of hand.
Gordon literally comes running into Marty Walsh’s family diner one day, and their mutual attraction is instant. He comes on too strong, though, and Marty quickly slams on the brakes. When Marty suggests they take things slow, Gordon races off, and any hope of a relationship goes right along with him.
Four years pass, and Marty does his best to move on. But fate brings them back together as Gordon is preparing for another Olympic bid. They agree to start over, slowly this time.
As they get to know each other, Marty comes to realize how strong Gordon’s obsession with the number five is. Will Marty be able to handle Gordon’s OCD? And what will Gordon do when he realizes the reason behind Marty’s reluctance at intimacy?
This was a nice story. Gordon and Marty meet when Gordon comes into Marty’s family diner and continues to everyday. Both are attracted to the other, but are afraid to act on it. They spend a good chunk of the book dancing around each other or apart.
This story is told from Marty’s point of view, so it’s hard to see what makes Gordon afraid to be together until they finally take the time to sit and talk when they see each other 4 years later. Marty is a sweet man and just wants to be happy with that one person meant for him, he just never thought about how it would happen. Both of the characters have their own quirks and flaws and once they can see that they don’t matter to the other can they fully grow their relationship.
The cover art is nice and catches your eye.
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Book Details:
ebook, 87 pages
Published: August 6, 2016 by JMS Books
ISBN: 9781634861021
Edition Language: English
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 