Rating: 3 stars out of 5
He could work miracles with His Hands
Lance Bartner loved working with his hands, made his living refinishing furniture. Nights out were for fun with friends and the occasional hook-up. Though the L word had never been spoken, he would have enjoyed a relationship had the right man crossed his path. But who would want a laborer like Lance? He wasn’t college educated, didn’t live in a fancy loft condo, didn’t drive a Lexus, and didn’t even
own a suit.
Forrest Dentren, was an architect and city planner who had become a local name when his design for the Monroe City Center was chosen as one of the top three contenders. Well educated, extremely well built, and as both men and women put it, just plain hot. Some said he was married to his job, others said he was too picky, many said he didn’t want to share the spotlight.
One hot, uninhibited sex-filled night
When Forrest broke his routine and went clubbing on a weeknight, he spotted Lance. The attraction was immediate from both sides of the dance floor. They both felt it. A few drinks later, still feeling it, they left for Lance’s apartment.
It was never supposed to turn into anything more than one hot fuck
Two people from opposite ends of the world, no roadmap, not directions, no ideas how to make it work.
This was my first book by John Charles and I don’t think his writing is for me. I liked the basis for this story, but didn’t enjoy the execution. I did read this without reading the first book, but didn’t feel like there was anything I was missing. Lance has some of the lowest self esteem I have ever seen and even his mom supports that in her own way, while Forrest has always been fully supported in everything he does.
Even though we see both characters points of view and emotions I had trouble connecting with them. We are given all the background of these characters almost immediately after meeting them and it feels like it’s just listed out to me. I could feel how insecure Lance is, but didn’t see anyone willing to show him that he is worth more. Forrest pretty much gives him an ultimatum that he has to get over his insecurities and doesn’t seem willing to compromise anything in his life. I was happy to see them together in the end, but never really saw them grow their relationship before it jumped to the last chapter.
I know my review seems pretty critical for giving it 3 stars, but I know a bunch of the things I didn’t like are just about the way the book is written, but not the actual story. Because of that I was just frustrated throughout the rest of the reading. I’m not sure I will read any more stories by this author.
Cover art is nice and pretty typical of many books, but also follows the pattern for the series.
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Book Details:
ebook, 123 pages
Published: December 1, 2016 by Manifest Vision Publishing
Author: John Charles
ISBN: 9781882598144
Edition Language: English
Series: Fated Soulmates
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 