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Lädt ... Wake Up Call (2017)von JL Merrow
   Keine Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch.  A_Reader_Obsessed | Apr 21, 2024 |   I had to stop reading several times, couldn't read it in one sitting, which for me means that I wasn't that into it unfortunately. (  ) Gabi90 | Apr 18, 2021 | ) queen_ypolita | Aug 16, 2020 |  ) kbranfield | Feb 3, 2020 | Review copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. ( ) AddictedReader28 | Oct 19, 2017 | keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Gehört zur ReihePorthkennack (1)
South London mechanic Devan Thompson has gone to Porthkennack to track down someone he's been waiting all his life to know. But Dev's distracted from his quest by Kyle, a broodingly handsome local of only a few months, who's already got a reputation as an alcoholic because of his strange behaviour - including a habit of collapsing in the street. Kyle Anthony fled to Porthkennack to escape from the ruins of his life. Still raging against his diagnosis of narcolepsy - a condition that's cost him his job as a barrister, his lover, and all chance of normality - the last thing he wants is another relationship that's doomed to fail. But Dev's easy-going acceptance and adaptability, not to mention his good looks, have Kyle breaking all his self-imposed rules. When disaster strikes Dev's adored little sister, Kyle steps up to the plate, and Dev sees a side of his lover he wasn't prepared for: competent, professional - and way out of Dev's league. With one man determined that they don't have a future, and the other fearing it, life after Porthkennack is starting to look bleak for both of them. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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 Google Books — Lädt ...GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)823.92Literature English English fiction Modern Period 2000-Klassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt: (3.6)
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Real foibles. Real problems. Real.
Definitely a great start to an intriguing series setup involving a fictional British seaside town that will be the future nexus of past and present romance stories.
I admit I kinda hesitated starting this. It seemed a bit gloomy and the page number was intimidating but its quiet voice and strength of story won me over.
Devan is on vacation with a hidden agenda in visiting Porthkennack. While he procrastinates he comes across Kyle who has his own health problems and baggage. What ensues is a cheeky (but with plenty of feels) interaction that is sparked by attraction and transforms into a friends with benefits situation as they get to know each other while exploring the history laden town. Both Devan and Kyle have insecurities about their life situation and the prospects about their future - each plausible and understandable - each with a yearning to find purpose and maybe that special someone to perhaps take a chance on.
This was a slow buildup despite spanning a short few weeks. This was also a thoughtful and unique look at an illness hardly seen or known about and how both Devan and Kyle step up for the other when truly needed.
Sedate but grounded, smexy with tenderness and conflict. This could’ve been boring but the MC’s and supporting cast kept this interesting and engaging. I’m looking forward to delving more into the world of Porthkennack as other authors will have a new outlook and take on this unique setting. (