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That feeling when you've humiliated yourself in front of your high school crush, and now you’re being forced to share a room with him at your sister’s wedding…
Chad’s craptastic life is about to reach new heights of crapdom. Between his career as a frozen yogurt-slinger and his apartment filled with roadside rescue furniture, he can’t imagine things getting any worse. Then his sister morphs into Bridezilla and insists that everyone in the wedding party stay together in a Lake Tahoe lodge leading up to the grand affair of the century. But when she drops the bomb his crush will be joining them? Operation Avoidance goes into full swing.
Spending the week hiding from Raudel could work. What’s a few odd stares from family and friends when it means protecting what little dignity he has left? All Chad needs to do is make sure they’re never alone, no matter what.
However, his desperate scheme faces a major obstacle when he discovers their room only has one bed…
I Do? Was originally published by a different publisher under a different title. While it does feature a new cover, there is no additional content. This standalone novella features a geeky, virginal guy who can't catch a break, the hot wedding guest who sees and wants him for who he is, a chocolate fountain disaster of epic proportions, and a wacky cast of characters oblivious to the swoony romance unfolding around them.
Chad’s craptastic life is about to reach new heights of crapdom. Between his career as a frozen yogurt-slinger and his apartment filled with roadside rescue furniture, he can’t imagine things getting any worse. Then his sister morphs into Bridezilla and insists that everyone in the wedding party stay together in a Lake Tahoe lodge leading up to the grand affair of the century. But when she drops the bomb his crush will be joining them? Operation Avoidance goes into full swing.
Spending the week hiding from Raudel could work. What’s a few odd stares from family and friends when it means protecting what little dignity he has left? All Chad needs to do is make sure they’re never alone, no matter what.
However, his desperate scheme faces a major obstacle when he discovers their room only has one bed…
I Do? Was originally published by a different publisher under a different title. While it does feature a new cover, there is no additional content. This standalone novella features a geeky, virginal guy who can't catch a break, the hot wedding guest who sees and wants him for who he is, a chocolate fountain disaster of epic proportions, and a wacky cast of characters oblivious to the swoony romance unfolding around them.
149 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 2, 2016
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Morticia Knight
118 books644 followersUSA Today Bestselling and award-winning author Morticia Knight spends most of her nights writing about men loving men who explore the sweeter side of kink. If there happens to be some friendly bondage or floggings involved, she doesn’t begrudge her characters whatever their filthy little hearts desire. Even though she’s been crafting her tales for more years than she’d like to share—her adventures as a published author began in 2011. With over 70 gay/bisexual romance books and stories available, Morticia is bound to have something for your sexy HEA reading pleasure!
Morticia resides on the North Oregon coast where the fierce winter storms, gray skies and ocean views all conspire to spark her endless imagination.
Morticia resides on the North Oregon coast where the fierce winter storms, gray skies and ocean views all conspire to spark her endless imagination.
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March 17, 2025
This was a sweet low angst story. It was certainly insta love, but they had been carrying a torch for each other for years. Chad’s plan to try avoid Raudel was blown away quickly after he arrives at the wedding venue to discover that they will be sharing a bed. Then he’s sent to town alone with his crush and nearly panics. On top of all this his sister has become a bridezilla and his family is growing crazy planning a Lake Tahoe wedding.
October 23, 2016
3.5 Stars
This story has so many elements that would normally drive me completely insane that it absolutely shouldn't have worked for me at all...but damn it all I couldn't help but like it.
Humorous, over the top insta-love, with enough shenanigans to choke a horse...it just plain worked for me. Told from Chad's POV, his crush on Raudel and his absolute panic over the thought of seeing him again is hilarious. You see, Chad got caught in a very compromising position by Raudel, and it's colored his reaction to his big sister's best friend in the years that have followed.
Once they're together though, the sparks fly, the love bloom unfurls entirely, and the two bond immediately.
I just wish it would have had an epilogue to tie things up a little better.
Completely over the top and chock full of insta-love, this novella has humor, a little bit of heat, a whole lot of love, and a sweet HFN/HEA.
Advanced Review Galley copy of Honeymoon Their Way (States of Love) provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
This story has so many elements that would normally drive me completely insane that it absolutely shouldn't have worked for me at all...but damn it all I couldn't help but like it.
Humorous, over the top insta-love, with enough shenanigans to choke a horse...it just plain worked for me. Told from Chad's POV, his crush on Raudel and his absolute panic over the thought of seeing him again is hilarious. You see, Chad got caught in a very compromising position by Raudel, and it's colored his reaction to his big sister's best friend in the years that have followed.
“I was convinced you thought I was some perverted weirdo because of what you saw. That’s what’s been in my head all these years. ‘Raudel thinks I’m disgusting, Raudel never liked me, never could’—all those mindfucky things we do to ourselves. But even with all of that, I held on to the fantasy part of you. The part I knew deep down was more than a crush, that all this time—” The hint of a panic attack built, but he sucked in a few good breaths to stave it off until he could force the rest of his thoughts out. “That all this time I might still be in love with you. Because even when I tried to tell myself I was way too young to have known what love was back then, the reality is that a crush doesn’t stick to a person the way it has when I think of you. If I hadn’t tried so damn hard to find another guy, I’d think it was obsession. Hell, I might still think that anyway. But I want to find out the answer to it one way or the other. Because before you leave, I want to either be with you from now on or walk away from you for good.”
Once they're together though, the sparks fly, the love bloom unfurls entirely, and the two bond immediately.
“Am I enough for you?”
“Oh, don’t ever fear that.” Raudel took his hand. “I’ve waited for you for so long. I spent how long in LA, believing I had everything that life could offer? But it always came back to wishing I had you. That someday we could be together after all.” He twined their fingers together. “To have you with me is not enough. It’s more than enough.”
I just wish it would have had an epilogue to tie things up a little better.
Completely over the top and chock full of insta-love, this novella has humor, a little bit of heat, a whole lot of love, and a sweet HFN/HEA.
Advanced Review Galley copy of Honeymoon Their Way (States of Love) provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
November 3, 2016
‘Honeymoon Their Way’ is set in Nevada, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this quirky tale with more than one surprising twist, hilarious characters, and a story full of crazy events. Like with previous installments of the ‘States of Love’ series, a collection of romantic stories that spans every corner of the United States, this newest volume gives an excellent taste of the geography, the people who live and work there, and some of the things to do if you’re ever tempted to visit. I’ll just mention casinos and free drinks… you get the picture.
Chad is a super-emotional and less than self-secure young man of twenty-two years who does not know what to do with his life. Moving out of his parents’ home a short while before the beginning of this story is about all he can deal with. He has a job as an assistant manager at a yogurt shop, and while that gets him slightly more than minimum wage, it is not the career he would like to have. And now that his sister is getting married following a week-long extravaganza at Lake Tahoe, and Chad is likely to run into her best friend, Raudel, he is desperate for escape.
It wasn’t clear for quite a while what exactly Chad’s problem is with Raudel, but as the cause of his mortification gradually emerges, it becomes clear that Chad has good reason to be embarrassed. But meeting Raudel again is about as different as possible from what Chad imagined. The angst and Chad’s tendency to put his foot in his mouth are told in such an entertaining way that I laughed way more often than I cringed on his behalf. As for the final twist – I certainly did not see that one coming.
If you like awkward new adults who walk through life all wide-eyed and clueless, if you’re a fan of “old crushes” finding fulfillment in unexpected ways, and if you’re looking for an entertaining read full of every wedding attendee’s nightmare you can think of, then you will probably like this hilarious novella.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Chad is a super-emotional and less than self-secure young man of twenty-two years who does not know what to do with his life. Moving out of his parents’ home a short while before the beginning of this story is about all he can deal with. He has a job as an assistant manager at a yogurt shop, and while that gets him slightly more than minimum wage, it is not the career he would like to have. And now that his sister is getting married following a week-long extravaganza at Lake Tahoe, and Chad is likely to run into her best friend, Raudel, he is desperate for escape.
It wasn’t clear for quite a while what exactly Chad’s problem is with Raudel, but as the cause of his mortification gradually emerges, it becomes clear that Chad has good reason to be embarrassed. But meeting Raudel again is about as different as possible from what Chad imagined. The angst and Chad’s tendency to put his foot in his mouth are told in such an entertaining way that I laughed way more often than I cringed on his behalf. As for the final twist – I certainly did not see that one coming.
If you like awkward new adults who walk through life all wide-eyed and clueless, if you’re a fan of “old crushes” finding fulfillment in unexpected ways, and if you’re looking for an entertaining read full of every wedding attendee’s nightmare you can think of, then you will probably like this hilarious novella.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
May 2, 2025
A very sweet, easy read. No drama unless you call a Bridzilla and the mother of the bride melt down. LOL Very cute!
February 28, 2018
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review An Alisa Review:
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
This was such a sweet and enjoyable story. Chad has pretty much been hiding from life ever since Raudel saw him, not really moving forward or anywhere even after graduating from high school. Raudel moved away for college after high school and has had to forcibly stop himself from seeking out Chad anytime he visited home.
Raudel and Chad have both been holding out hope that someday the other will open their eyes and see them as a potential partner, but without realizing what the other is thinking. When they get thrown together at Chad’s sister’s pre-wedding celebration they are forced to confront their feelings for each other. Raudel realizes that he will have to be the one to step up for them to even begin a relationship let alone have a future.
This story is told from Chad’s point of view, so it is easier to see his emotions and thoughts. Once we actually get to meet Raudel it isn’t very hard to understand how he feels, unfortunately Chad has incorrectly assumed for years how Raudel would react to what he walked in on in high school. Seeing both of them open up to each other and see that maybe it’s best to just jump right in was wonderful. I was happy for them to have a happy ending amidst the pressure of Chad’s bridezilla sister.
Cover art by Alexandria Corza is perfect and I love the visuals for both of the characters.
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
This was such a sweet and enjoyable story. Chad has pretty much been hiding from life ever since Raudel saw him, not really moving forward or anywhere even after graduating from high school. Raudel moved away for college after high school and has had to forcibly stop himself from seeking out Chad anytime he visited home.
Raudel and Chad have both been holding out hope that someday the other will open their eyes and see them as a potential partner, but without realizing what the other is thinking. When they get thrown together at Chad’s sister’s pre-wedding celebration they are forced to confront their feelings for each other. Raudel realizes that he will have to be the one to step up for them to even begin a relationship let alone have a future.
This story is told from Chad’s point of view, so it is easier to see his emotions and thoughts. Once we actually get to meet Raudel it isn’t very hard to understand how he feels, unfortunately Chad has incorrectly assumed for years how Raudel would react to what he walked in on in high school. Seeing both of them open up to each other and see that maybe it’s best to just jump right in was wonderful. I was happy for them to have a happy ending amidst the pressure of Chad’s bridezilla sister.
Cover art by Alexandria Corza is perfect and I love the visuals for both of the characters.
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November 23, 2016A Joyfully Jay review.
3.25 stars
Here is a story that quickly cuts through the angst to focus on the relationship development between its two main characters, Chad and Raudel. The premise of the book is established first thing through a telephone conversation between Chad and his sister, Lindsay, concerning details of her up-coming wedding. Through just this introductory chapter, the stage is set for a cut-and-dry melodrama. Chad is the young fop faffing about—too old to be a child, but too immature to be seen as an adult. His sister Lindsay embodies the “bridezilla” phenomenon. Raudel is the source of all Chad’s desires and angst; several years prior, Chad thought he’d declare his undying lustful devotion to Raudel in an episode that left him literally and emotionally bare-ass naked.
Rather than tease the undercurrents of attraction Chad and Raudel might feel for one another, however, Knight goes straight from 0 to 60. Zero being Chad getting irrationally upset at his sister that she have the gall to invite her best friend to her own wedding and stewing over that episode from years prior and swearing off anything so much as eye contact with Raudel. Sixty, on the other hand, is a deeply committed relationship.
Read Camille’s review in its entirety here.
3.25 stars
Here is a story that quickly cuts through the angst to focus on the relationship development between its two main characters, Chad and Raudel. The premise of the book is established first thing through a telephone conversation between Chad and his sister, Lindsay, concerning details of her up-coming wedding. Through just this introductory chapter, the stage is set for a cut-and-dry melodrama. Chad is the young fop faffing about—too old to be a child, but too immature to be seen as an adult. His sister Lindsay embodies the “bridezilla” phenomenon. Raudel is the source of all Chad’s desires and angst; several years prior, Chad thought he’d declare his undying lustful devotion to Raudel in an episode that left him literally and emotionally bare-ass naked.
Rather than tease the undercurrents of attraction Chad and Raudel might feel for one another, however, Knight goes straight from 0 to 60. Zero being Chad getting irrationally upset at his sister that she have the gall to invite her best friend to her own wedding and stewing over that episode from years prior and swearing off anything so much as eye contact with Raudel. Sixty, on the other hand, is a deeply committed relationship.
Read Camille’s review in its entirety here.
November 16, 2016
*Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by the author/publisher for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.*
Chad has always had a crush on his sister's best friend, Raudel since he was in High School. Raudel left their small town for L.A. and college almost 9 years ago, but now Chad will not only have to face Raudel, but he'll be forced to share a room with him for the next week as they attend Chad's sister's wedding extravaganza.
Okay, I'll be perfectly honest. This is NOT a realistic story and even though they know one another it's still kinda instalovey, but if you can suspend reality for a few hours, then you'll want to pick up this sweet, romantic, sexy, hilarious and easy read. The story moves as lightning fast as Chad and Raudel's relationship, but it was very enjoyable and Chad's mom and sister and just the wedding antics in general kept me in stitches. Both Chad and Raudel had an undeniable chemistry and they were sweet and hott together!!
This was a well-written and delightful read, that I'd highly recommend!!
October 13, 2024
3 stars
Chad has been in love with Raudel, his sister's BFF, his whole life and now he's forced to share a room and a bed with the guy at her sister's destination wedding. Chad feels inadequate, with his nonexistent love life and his job at a yogurt shop, while Raudel is a succesful lawyer. He certanly didn't expect for Raudel to show his interest in him.
The week they spend together before the wedding is full of mishaps and disastrous situations.
What prevented me from giving a higher rate:
Raudel never tried to contact Chad in 7 years and never confessed his love, but then, just the day they meet again, he was very ready to commit and they had sex the same night. It seemed all too fast.
Chad's sister was a real bridezilla and I didn't like at all how she and their mother treated poor Chad, like he was a misbehaved child instead of an adult. She seemed way more focused on having a perfect ceremony than marrying the love of her life.
Lastly, the end was abrupt and unsatisfying.
I received an ARC of this book from Booksprout and this is my honest review.
Chad has been in love with Raudel, his sister's BFF, his whole life and now he's forced to share a room and a bed with the guy at her sister's destination wedding. Chad feels inadequate, with his nonexistent love life and his job at a yogurt shop, while Raudel is a succesful lawyer. He certanly didn't expect for Raudel to show his interest in him.
The week they spend together before the wedding is full of mishaps and disastrous situations.
What prevented me from giving a higher rate:
Raudel never tried to contact Chad in 7 years and never confessed his love, but then, just the day they meet again, he was very ready to commit and they had sex the same night. It seemed all too fast.
Chad's sister was a real bridezilla and I didn't like at all how she and their mother treated poor Chad, like he was a misbehaved child instead of an adult. She seemed way more focused on having a perfect ceremony than marrying the love of her life.
Lastly, the end was abrupt and unsatisfying.
I received an ARC of this book from Booksprout and this is my honest review.
October 10, 2024
So this book is definitely funny, laugh out loud funny, and 10/10 on that part. I liked that the characters were not your mainstream guys, but more realistic in nature.
The writing of the book is also good and easy to read. The thing that was a setback for me was just too much lust, since the beginning. I mean I wanted at least some pages to go by before one of them gets hard. Again, some readers might like it, but for me I wished they had actually tried to know each other before planning to have sex when they met after 7 years.
Not a bad read, and the overall story is short and to the point.
I received an advance copy of the book and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The writing of the book is also good and easy to read. The thing that was a setback for me was just too much lust, since the beginning. I mean I wanted at least some pages to go by before one of them gets hard. Again, some readers might like it, but for me I wished they had actually tried to know each other before planning to have sex when they met after 7 years.
Not a bad read, and the overall story is short and to the point.
I received an advance copy of the book and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 4, 2016
Aw aw aw! Definitely one of my top favorites!!
I just love those guys :)
I just love those guys :)
November 1, 2016
Can we all say BRIDEZILLA!!! That is definitely what Chad's sister was and so much more that I will not put in this post. But take my word for it, it would truly not be nice words. They only thing I can say that was good about something she did was bringing together Chad and Raudel. Because of Lindsey they were finally in the same place at the same time and was able to work out what they both thought happened in the past.
Chad in my opinion, even though is still young, knew and has known since he was 15 years old that he was truly in love with Raudel. But I think that Chad does not see his self as much of a catch. I got the feeling that everyone treated Chad like a child and did not give him any props on the fact that he has made something of himself where he works at. It may not be the most glamorous job and he may not make the most money but to start out part time three years earlier to now being assistant manager is quite the feat. He proves he is hard working and takes his job seriously even though it is only a yogurt shop. I know his family loves him but I just do not think they realize just how much of an adult he really is at the age of 22 years old, so in turn he does not see his worth and value in his accomplishments like he should.
Raudel is the one that really surprised me in this book. To find out he has harbored feelings for Chad all this time also blew my mind. Raudel knew Chad was who he wanted but he knew that at the time when he first realized that he felt he same feelings for Chad that Chad felt for him, he knew it was not the right time. But now all bets are off. Raudel has decided to take advantage of this time with Chad and persue what he knows could be amazing between them.
Well he plans to persue him if they can make it through all the craziness of Lindsey's wedding in one piece. That is the true quest. To survive Lindsey and Kate (Chad's mom) before someone has a complete meltdown. The hopes is that it will not be Chad or Raudel that is caught in the crossfire when that inevitably happens. But all bets are off on that aspect when both men pull a disappearing act for the night and come back with their own surprise for everyone.
This book was such an entertaining read. I found myself laughing at all the things that was going on. But at the same time I truly felt sorry for Chad because everything that went wrong was taken out on him at every which direction. I am just glad that he had Raudel to help get him through everything before he blew up at someone. This book was a very good read!!!
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
Chad in my opinion, even though is still young, knew and has known since he was 15 years old that he was truly in love with Raudel. But I think that Chad does not see his self as much of a catch. I got the feeling that everyone treated Chad like a child and did not give him any props on the fact that he has made something of himself where he works at. It may not be the most glamorous job and he may not make the most money but to start out part time three years earlier to now being assistant manager is quite the feat. He proves he is hard working and takes his job seriously even though it is only a yogurt shop. I know his family loves him but I just do not think they realize just how much of an adult he really is at the age of 22 years old, so in turn he does not see his worth and value in his accomplishments like he should.
Raudel is the one that really surprised me in this book. To find out he has harbored feelings for Chad all this time also blew my mind. Raudel knew Chad was who he wanted but he knew that at the time when he first realized that he felt he same feelings for Chad that Chad felt for him, he knew it was not the right time. But now all bets are off. Raudel has decided to take advantage of this time with Chad and persue what he knows could be amazing between them.
Well he plans to persue him if they can make it through all the craziness of Lindsey's wedding in one piece. That is the true quest. To survive Lindsey and Kate (Chad's mom) before someone has a complete meltdown. The hopes is that it will not be Chad or Raudel that is caught in the crossfire when that inevitably happens. But all bets are off on that aspect when both men pull a disappearing act for the night and come back with their own surprise for everyone.
This book was such an entertaining read. I found myself laughing at all the things that was going on. But at the same time I truly felt sorry for Chad because everything that went wrong was taken out on him at every which direction. I am just glad that he had Raudel to help get him through everything before he blew up at someone. This book was a very good read!!!
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
November 5, 2016
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Raudel Cruz has been Chad’s sister Lindsey’s best friend since they were in school together. Chad has been in love with Raudel since high school and yes Lindsey has known since Chad opened his big mouth and asked for her help. It’s safe to say, Lindsey’s help didn’t help at all and Chad has gone out of his way to avoid any contact with Raudel since that time!
There I one small problem, Raudel is now attending Lindsey’s wedding and as Chad is in the wedding party he can no longer avoid him. Lindsey has arranged for family and friends to stay at Lake Tahoe for a week for pre-wedding celebrations and as there’s only one bedroom left, with twin beds, it looks like Raudel will be sharing with Chad. So, not only does Chad must contend with Lindsey being a bridezilla he also must come to terms with the fact that he will be sharing a house and room with the one person he wants to avoid.
After arriving at the house Chad drops the chocolate fountain that Lindsey “has to have” and gets roped into going to town with Raudel to find another one. This is where they reconnect and Raudel explains to Chad that he too has been in love with Chad since high school. Although Raudel has had several relationships nothing ever worked out long term, it’s seeing Chad again that makes him realise the reason is because he was and still is in love with Chad. They spend the day looking for chocolate fountains and talking about everything, even the humiliating event that made Chad disappear from Raudel’s life all those years ago.
Over the next week both Raudel and Chad take every opportunity to be alone together as they get to relearn all there is to know about each other. Even through the mayhem of a wedding where things are determined to go wrong, Chad’s parents who seem to have taken up lodging’s in the woodshed to beer and hide from Lindsey Chad and Raudel manage to reconnect and fall in love all over again. I have no hesitation in recommending Honeymoon Their Way to everyone who enjoys reading m/m romance stories.
Raudel Cruz has been Chad’s sister Lindsey’s best friend since they were in school together. Chad has been in love with Raudel since high school and yes Lindsey has known since Chad opened his big mouth and asked for her help. It’s safe to say, Lindsey’s help didn’t help at all and Chad has gone out of his way to avoid any contact with Raudel since that time!
There I one small problem, Raudel is now attending Lindsey’s wedding and as Chad is in the wedding party he can no longer avoid him. Lindsey has arranged for family and friends to stay at Lake Tahoe for a week for pre-wedding celebrations and as there’s only one bedroom left, with twin beds, it looks like Raudel will be sharing with Chad. So, not only does Chad must contend with Lindsey being a bridezilla he also must come to terms with the fact that he will be sharing a house and room with the one person he wants to avoid.
After arriving at the house Chad drops the chocolate fountain that Lindsey “has to have” and gets roped into going to town with Raudel to find another one. This is where they reconnect and Raudel explains to Chad that he too has been in love with Chad since high school. Although Raudel has had several relationships nothing ever worked out long term, it’s seeing Chad again that makes him realise the reason is because he was and still is in love with Chad. They spend the day looking for chocolate fountains and talking about everything, even the humiliating event that made Chad disappear from Raudel’s life all those years ago.
Over the next week both Raudel and Chad take every opportunity to be alone together as they get to relearn all there is to know about each other. Even through the mayhem of a wedding where things are determined to go wrong, Chad’s parents who seem to have taken up lodging’s in the woodshed to beer and hide from Lindsey Chad and Raudel manage to reconnect and fall in love all over again. I have no hesitation in recommending Honeymoon Their Way to everyone who enjoys reading m/m romance stories.
April 24, 2025
Bridezilla dethroned by best friend and her brother's actions
Chad's sister is getting married, and she insists on all the details that come with a wedding, including a rental outside of Las Vegas on a lake. She is proudly wearing the bridezilla crown, with detailed plans outlined in various colors of ink to indicate importance, and everyone is marching to her unseen drum. Her father retreats into a beer-fueled escape, while her mother holds it together a bit longer, even after Chad drops a centerpiece-worthy chocolate fountain meant for use after the wedding, and that ignites another adventure to find its replacement without letting the bridezilla know.
Part of Chad's dread is the return of Raudel, his sister's best friend and the high school object of his love and hate. Raudel is in law school in LA and previously rejected any potential connection with Chad because he was three years younger when both were in high school.
However, Chad's feelings for Raudel and his subsequent actions to act on them are concealed by the wedding frenzy, as Chad is still a virgin. Raudel confesses his love for Chad, and the two want to act on their new relationship. Raudel wants their first time to be special, so they look for a chance to do it right while completing the bride's tasks.
"I Do?" is a well-written book with low angst and high comedic moments. It features Hollywood-like scenes and mature literary themes. It is a believable tale that ends with the bridezilla taking on a new crown of complaints about being upstaged before her wedding.
Get this book; it's a fast-paced and great read that will leave you smiling.
Chad's sister is getting married, and she insists on all the details that come with a wedding, including a rental outside of Las Vegas on a lake. She is proudly wearing the bridezilla crown, with detailed plans outlined in various colors of ink to indicate importance, and everyone is marching to her unseen drum. Her father retreats into a beer-fueled escape, while her mother holds it together a bit longer, even after Chad drops a centerpiece-worthy chocolate fountain meant for use after the wedding, and that ignites another adventure to find its replacement without letting the bridezilla know.
Part of Chad's dread is the return of Raudel, his sister's best friend and the high school object of his love and hate. Raudel is in law school in LA and previously rejected any potential connection with Chad because he was three years younger when both were in high school.
However, Chad's feelings for Raudel and his subsequent actions to act on them are concealed by the wedding frenzy, as Chad is still a virgin. Raudel confesses his love for Chad, and the two want to act on their new relationship. Raudel wants their first time to be special, so they look for a chance to do it right while completing the bride's tasks.
"I Do?" is a well-written book with low angst and high comedic moments. It features Hollywood-like scenes and mature literary themes. It is a believable tale that ends with the bridezilla taking on a new crown of complaints about being upstaged before her wedding.
Get this book; it's a fast-paced and great read that will leave you smiling.
July 2, 2017
Honeymoon Their Way by Morticia Knight is a contemporary second-chance romance. Chad has been avoiding his crush Raudel since he embarrassed himself in front of him in high school. Despite having full knowledge of this Chad’s sister, Lindsey, arranged for both Chad and Raudel to not only be in her wedding party but also to share a room at her destination wedding.
Honeymoon Their Way was a cute, if unrealistic romance. I liked Raudel a lot. I thought he was a charismatic man, and I had no trouble understanding Chad’s attraction to him. But I can’t say the same about any of the other characters. Chad read as whiny and immature, Lindsey was terrible in a way that only a bride can be excused for. In addition, the progression of Chad and Raudel’s relationship was too fast for me to properly suspend my disbelief.
All that being said, Knight has a captivating writing style that I would love to read more of.
Reviewed by Liz Cat for Crystal's Many Reviewers
*Copy provided for review*
Honeymoon Their Way was a cute, if unrealistic romance. I liked Raudel a lot. I thought he was a charismatic man, and I had no trouble understanding Chad’s attraction to him. But I can’t say the same about any of the other characters. Chad read as whiny and immature, Lindsey was terrible in a way that only a bride can be excused for. In addition, the progression of Chad and Raudel’s relationship was too fast for me to properly suspend my disbelief.
All that being said, Knight has a captivating writing style that I would love to read more of.
Reviewed by Liz Cat for Crystal's Many Reviewers
*Copy provided for review*
April 15, 2025
Not for me
Look I know this wasn't the main point of the story, but I really hate when people use their wedding as an excuse to treat others like shit. Since this is only a short read, I can only assume that Chad's sister and mother's treatment of him was because of the wedding. Otherwise, I wouldn't understand why he wanted a relationship with either of them. And honestly, this is just an unbelievable love story. Seven years ago after an embarrassing moment, Chad has worked super hard to forget about Raudel and avoid him like the plague. Then Raudel is back in his life and unavoidable and the very next they're married and claiming their undying love for each other. Just no. Also, pretty sure Chad's dick was a side character since it was talked about some much.
Look I know this wasn't the main point of the story, but I really hate when people use their wedding as an excuse to treat others like shit. Since this is only a short read, I can only assume that Chad's sister and mother's treatment of him was because of the wedding. Otherwise, I wouldn't understand why he wanted a relationship with either of them. And honestly, this is just an unbelievable love story. Seven years ago after an embarrassing moment, Chad has worked super hard to forget about Raudel and avoid him like the plague. Then Raudel is back in his life and unavoidable and the very next they're married and claiming their undying love for each other. Just no. Also, pretty sure Chad's dick was a side character since it was talked about some much.
July 22, 2025
I think I'm just grumpy, but I didn't find this funny at all. Chad's family was super annoying, from his sister (bridezilla) to his mom and also his grandma. This was definitely insta love. Chad and Raudel hadn't seen each other in years, then all of a sudden they were in love and planning their future together.
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September 14, 2025
Novella set near Tahoe, bride villa sister's best friend and the younger brother resolve a 7-year attraction. The plot is a little hooey, A horrific cast of characters, but enough rings true that there are constant laughs. And the couple are randy.
March 22, 2020
Goofy. Cute. Funny.
March 18, 2025
Chad + Raudel
October 24, 2016
The Yogurt Man meets the lawyer to be. One ran from the other in high school. Will he run to him now?
Chad is an assistant manager at a yogurt shop. He's lived on his own for one year in a studio apartment.
His sister is getting married and has turned into bridezilla. He can't even have a civil conversation with her.
She invited, of course, her best friend from high school Raudel. Chad had an embarrassing situation with him in high school and wants nothing to do with him.
When the family arrives in Lake Tahoe, where the wedding is going to be held, Raudel is there to greet them. Chad panics and tries to think of different ways to avoid him. They end up having to go into town to purchase a chocolate fountain that Chad accidentally broke. While in town, Raudel professes his long held attraction to Chad and Chad can't believe it. They have dinner together and have their first kiss.
The next day is wedding preparations and an opportunity for Chad and Raudel to get to know each other better.
A few days later they go back to town for the tux fitting. The owner says that the tuxes will take 4 hours to be ready for pick up. Chad's sister Lindsay does not want to wait that long. Her and her fiance leave and tell Chad and Raudel to check in with the Tux Shop every hour. They take advantage of that time alone and go to the casinos to drink and gamble. During this time in town, Raudel proposes to Chad and they end up getting married.
When they arrive back to the house the next day, everyone is waiting to interrogate them. They notice their wedding rings and Lindsey has a fit and runs to her room crying. Chad and Lindsay make up that night.
The next day is the wedding and everything goes according to plan and Lindsey has a beautiful wedding.
I loved this book. It's a comedy, a romance, a bridezilla episode - all in one.
The plot was brilliant. The nerd from high school who has a crush on his sister's best friend and then they meet years later. He just wanted to avoid him, and turns out, sister's best friend also liked him back in high school. Then they get married. Awesome. Everyone's fantasy come true.
The chemistry between Chad and Raudel is electric. I never would have thought that Raudel also had an attraction to Chad. That surprised me. Not only that, but he adored Chad, and that really came through in the story. It was so beautiful, romantic, and sweet. I loved that. It was such a joy to read.
The personalities of each main character also came through. Raudel is the quiet, silent type, but he also has strength and confidence, and his love for Chad really shone through. Chad is the bumbling, loveable, smalltown naive guy with a heart of gold. He is also funny as all get out. His thoughts are hilarious. Here's a few examples:
"She opened the refrigerator and pulled out a fresh six-pack. Chad wondered if they grew in the yard."
“You think you can handle it now, Chad?” She’s so lucky that I frown upon murder. “Yup. Got it.”
“She’ll torture me because of this for the rest of our lives. I’ll be in the nursing home, and she’ll hide my bedpan. Then she’ll steal my tapioca pudding and make me eat the broccoli.”
Chad and Raudel's reunion and consequence marriage may seem rushed, but I liked it. The story itself with Chad's comedic thoughts totally make up for it.
I highly recommend this story. If you want a short story that you will thoroughly enjoy and laugh your head off at with a wonderful romance that is so sweet it'll make your teeth hurt, you got to get this book. I'm even planning to read it again in a month - or sooner.
I received this book in exchange for my honest review by Gay Book Reviews.
Chad is an assistant manager at a yogurt shop. He's lived on his own for one year in a studio apartment.
His sister is getting married and has turned into bridezilla. He can't even have a civil conversation with her.
She invited, of course, her best friend from high school Raudel. Chad had an embarrassing situation with him in high school and wants nothing to do with him.
When the family arrives in Lake Tahoe, where the wedding is going to be held, Raudel is there to greet them. Chad panics and tries to think of different ways to avoid him. They end up having to go into town to purchase a chocolate fountain that Chad accidentally broke. While in town, Raudel professes his long held attraction to Chad and Chad can't believe it. They have dinner together and have their first kiss.
The next day is wedding preparations and an opportunity for Chad and Raudel to get to know each other better.
A few days later they go back to town for the tux fitting. The owner says that the tuxes will take 4 hours to be ready for pick up. Chad's sister Lindsay does not want to wait that long. Her and her fiance leave and tell Chad and Raudel to check in with the Tux Shop every hour. They take advantage of that time alone and go to the casinos to drink and gamble. During this time in town, Raudel proposes to Chad and they end up getting married.
When they arrive back to the house the next day, everyone is waiting to interrogate them. They notice their wedding rings and Lindsey has a fit and runs to her room crying. Chad and Lindsay make up that night.
The next day is the wedding and everything goes according to plan and Lindsey has a beautiful wedding.
I loved this book. It's a comedy, a romance, a bridezilla episode - all in one.
The plot was brilliant. The nerd from high school who has a crush on his sister's best friend and then they meet years later. He just wanted to avoid him, and turns out, sister's best friend also liked him back in high school. Then they get married. Awesome. Everyone's fantasy come true.
The chemistry between Chad and Raudel is electric. I never would have thought that Raudel also had an attraction to Chad. That surprised me. Not only that, but he adored Chad, and that really came through in the story. It was so beautiful, romantic, and sweet. I loved that. It was such a joy to read.
The personalities of each main character also came through. Raudel is the quiet, silent type, but he also has strength and confidence, and his love for Chad really shone through. Chad is the bumbling, loveable, smalltown naive guy with a heart of gold. He is also funny as all get out. His thoughts are hilarious. Here's a few examples:
"She opened the refrigerator and pulled out a fresh six-pack. Chad wondered if they grew in the yard."
“You think you can handle it now, Chad?” She’s so lucky that I frown upon murder. “Yup. Got it.”
“She’ll torture me because of this for the rest of our lives. I’ll be in the nursing home, and she’ll hide my bedpan. Then she’ll steal my tapioca pudding and make me eat the broccoli.”
Chad and Raudel's reunion and consequence marriage may seem rushed, but I liked it. The story itself with Chad's comedic thoughts totally make up for it.
I highly recommend this story. If you want a short story that you will thoroughly enjoy and laugh your head off at with a wonderful romance that is so sweet it'll make your teeth hurt, you got to get this book. I'm even planning to read it again in a month - or sooner.
I received this book in exchange for my honest review by Gay Book Reviews.
October 5, 2024
I Do?: An M/M Only One Bed Rom Com stars Chad, who works at a yogurt shop, and Raudel, who is studying to be a lawyer. This is told in third person from Chad’s pov and has a HEA ending.
This is the second edition of this book. The info listed at the front of the book about copyright and editions, lists that this story was first published in 2016.
The blurb does a good job of describing the plot. This is a bunch of mishaps and adventures that start with the destruction of the original chocolate fountain. With the help of Raudel, Chad searches Lake Tahoe for a new fountain. They get fitted for their groomsmen suits and do some gambling, with a final surprise at the end. This is a light-hearted, goofy story, with a bridezilla sister, and parents whose nerves are about shattered by all of Chad’s sister’s demands for perfection.
Chad is a geeky, self-conscious guy, with no future goals or big ambitions. When he finds out Raudel, Chad’s sister’s best friend and Chad’s crush, is attending the wedding, Chad is mortified because of something that happened when Raudel and Chad were in high school. He tries to avoid Raudel, but Raudel is not having it. They end up spending almost all their time together.
Raudel had an unusual rhythm to his voice in the story. I couldn’t figure it out at the beginning because it wasn’t well defined. As it went on and then the author used the word, ‘mijo’ I figured that Raudel was Hispanic. Raudel was a nice guy; he was studying to be a lawyer. The one thing I didn’t like was that he was too perfect. He was a ‘Marty Stu.’ He said all the right things, did all the right things, and was very persuasive, so persuasive I wondered if he was really that nice, or was he love bombing Chad, and Chad would later find out that Raudel was not what he seemed. The author did a good job of creating distinct voices and characters so it was easy to tell who was speaking.
It seems like an instant love story because their relationship takes place over a few days, but they’ve been in lust with each other since high school. Neither has been able to find anyone they wanted more, even though Raudel had good offers. Once the two meet again, their lust quickly turns to love. The ending is HEA but a bit vague. Chad plans on leaving with Raudel, but he has no idea on what he plans on doing when he moves. There is an inconsistency having to do when Chad makes a face-plant on the ground. He's sure to have horrible facial bruising within minutes and lasting for at least a couple of weeks. There's no mention of his face bruising or Chad's sister throwing a fit because he'll look horrible for the wedding pictures. I think that was an opportunity for an even crazier scene in the story, but it was skipped like it didn't happen.
I Do? is a fast, easy to read, light comedy. I don’t know if I’d read it again. But I can recommend it if someone is looking for a silly story with a goofy MC. I give this book 3 Stars.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the second edition of this book. The info listed at the front of the book about copyright and editions, lists that this story was first published in 2016.
The blurb does a good job of describing the plot. This is a bunch of mishaps and adventures that start with the destruction of the original chocolate fountain. With the help of Raudel, Chad searches Lake Tahoe for a new fountain. They get fitted for their groomsmen suits and do some gambling, with a final surprise at the end. This is a light-hearted, goofy story, with a bridezilla sister, and parents whose nerves are about shattered by all of Chad’s sister’s demands for perfection.
Chad is a geeky, self-conscious guy, with no future goals or big ambitions. When he finds out Raudel, Chad’s sister’s best friend and Chad’s crush, is attending the wedding, Chad is mortified because of something that happened when Raudel and Chad were in high school. He tries to avoid Raudel, but Raudel is not having it. They end up spending almost all their time together.
Raudel had an unusual rhythm to his voice in the story. I couldn’t figure it out at the beginning because it wasn’t well defined. As it went on and then the author used the word, ‘mijo’ I figured that Raudel was Hispanic. Raudel was a nice guy; he was studying to be a lawyer. The one thing I didn’t like was that he was too perfect. He was a ‘Marty Stu.’ He said all the right things, did all the right things, and was very persuasive, so persuasive I wondered if he was really that nice, or was he love bombing Chad, and Chad would later find out that Raudel was not what he seemed. The author did a good job of creating distinct voices and characters so it was easy to tell who was speaking.
It seems like an instant love story because their relationship takes place over a few days, but they’ve been in lust with each other since high school. Neither has been able to find anyone they wanted more, even though Raudel had good offers. Once the two meet again, their lust quickly turns to love. The ending is HEA but a bit vague. Chad plans on leaving with Raudel, but he has no idea on what he plans on doing when he moves. There is an inconsistency having to do when Chad makes a face-plant on the ground. He's sure to have horrible facial bruising within minutes and lasting for at least a couple of weeks. There's no mention of his face bruising or Chad's sister throwing a fit because he'll look horrible for the wedding pictures. I think that was an opportunity for an even crazier scene in the story, but it was skipped like it didn't happen.
I Do? is a fast, easy to read, light comedy. I don’t know if I’d read it again. But I can recommend it if someone is looking for a silly story with a goofy MC. I give this book 3 Stars.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 6, 2024
4.5 stars for Chad and Raudel
2.5 stars for the sisters wedding
2 stars for all the other present characters
This was a cute story, very much an instalove vibe. I really liked Chad and Raudel together. I do wish there had been at least one chapter from Raudel’s POV as the entire book is only in Chad’s and I would have liked to have known Raudel’s thoughts from his POV.
As adorable and funny as the story is, I don’t find it to be much of a romantic comedy than I do just a regular romance with the occasional funny moments.
It did feel very oddly unfinished. I say “oddly” because while it’s kinda of talked about what they want, the ending of the book still feels like it ends very abruptly. It ended at about 93% and it just felt very unexpected. Not rushed, just an abrupt end, at least in my opinion it felt that way.
I wasn’t really a big fan of Chad’s sister most of the time. I’ve never understood the type of people who get married and turn into an absolute demanding monster and treat the people they supposedly “love” and “care” about like slaves or something (again, personal opinion). Either way, I bring this up because even though I didn’t like her all that much, a lot of the book is focused on her wedding and the “abrupt end” skips the wedding and we jumped to a very few page reception. It was just kinda weird being in the thought process that we were on the path to a wedding and then we just don’t get the wedding.
I also didn’t really like any of the (involved) family members other than the dad, really only because he was smart and stayed out of bridezillas way so he was hardly in the story. They all treated Chad like he was a child (other than the dad, of course) and not a full grown adult and blamed him for things that weren’t even his fault. I mean, in the end. the mom did kind of redeem herself a little bit for me. Raudel’s family sounded like great people though. Unfortunately, we don’t get to actually meet them.
Overall though, I do think Chad and Raudel’s relationship, outside the rest of the story plot, was great! I just wish there had been an epilogue of them, I think it would have made the story feel at least a little bit more finished.
~~~ I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. ~~~
2.5 stars for the sisters wedding
2 stars for all the other present characters
This was a cute story, very much an instalove vibe. I really liked Chad and Raudel together. I do wish there had been at least one chapter from Raudel’s POV as the entire book is only in Chad’s and I would have liked to have known Raudel’s thoughts from his POV.
As adorable and funny as the story is, I don’t find it to be much of a romantic comedy than I do just a regular romance with the occasional funny moments.
It did feel very oddly unfinished. I say “oddly” because while it’s kinda of talked about what they want, the ending of the book still feels like it ends very abruptly. It ended at about 93% and it just felt very unexpected. Not rushed, just an abrupt end, at least in my opinion it felt that way.
I wasn’t really a big fan of Chad’s sister most of the time. I’ve never understood the type of people who get married and turn into an absolute demanding monster and treat the people they supposedly “love” and “care” about like slaves or something (again, personal opinion). Either way, I bring this up because even though I didn’t like her all that much, a lot of the book is focused on her wedding and the “abrupt end” skips the wedding and we jumped to a very few page reception. It was just kinda weird being in the thought process that we were on the path to a wedding and then we just don’t get the wedding.
I also didn’t really like any of the (involved) family members other than the dad, really only because he was smart and stayed out of bridezillas way so he was hardly in the story. They all treated Chad like he was a child (other than the dad, of course) and not a full grown adult and blamed him for things that weren’t even his fault. I mean, in the end. the mom did kind of redeem herself a little bit for me. Raudel’s family sounded like great people though. Unfortunately, we don’t get to actually meet them.
Overall though, I do think Chad and Raudel’s relationship, outside the rest of the story plot, was great! I just wish there had been an epilogue of them, I think it would have made the story feel at least a little bit more finished.
~~~ I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. ~~~
October 12, 2024
Do I do? Does he do it? Do they do it? These are some of the questions that this laugh-out-loud, laughter-tear inducing story will have you asking, once you can stop laughing at every other line, at the mishaps, the outstanding characterizations, the everything really! Honestly I needed this and I don't think I have ever read a rom-com which has had me laughing quite so much. Even my husband who really doesn't enjoy the genre laughed when I read sections out to him.
What makes this story so very good? It is so incredibly realistic. Okay, maybe some of it wouldn't happen but this is a wedding celebration, a week long one for the family, so yes, I think most of it would happen. Especially grandma! Oh and dad hiding, lip balms in potato salad, beers in the shed before 10am, itinerary changes because of the weather and of course the absolutely stressed-out bridezilla whose brother seems to be able to do no right whilst her best friend can do no wrong...
Does that surprise you? Well hang on and let me explain. The bride (Lindsey's) best friend is Raudel and he was Chad's (the brother) high school crush. The one that Chad has spent the last seven years doing everything possible to avoid after being caught, so he thought, at fifteen preparing himself in a certain way for things he hoped might someday happen. Fast forward seven years and Chad discovers that he was oh so wrong about Raudel's reaction and now they have a lot to make up for.
If they can survive chocolate fountain shopping, favour making, tux fittings and everything else that seems intent on blocking their every attempt to find time together to explore what they have been missing out on and reassure Chad that his feelings are most definitely not one-sided. This is one of the few books that are going onto my list of recommendations which is headed with YOU MUST READ THIS as the comment I am going to give to anyone who asks. It really is such a feel good story, so full of joy and laughter that it will forever be on my reading pile (the electronic one unless I find a hard copy). Thank you Morticia Knight for bringing such joy into all our lives with your writing.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What makes this story so very good? It is so incredibly realistic. Okay, maybe some of it wouldn't happen but this is a wedding celebration, a week long one for the family, so yes, I think most of it would happen. Especially grandma! Oh and dad hiding, lip balms in potato salad, beers in the shed before 10am, itinerary changes because of the weather and of course the absolutely stressed-out bridezilla whose brother seems to be able to do no right whilst her best friend can do no wrong...
Does that surprise you? Well hang on and let me explain. The bride (Lindsey's) best friend is Raudel and he was Chad's (the brother) high school crush. The one that Chad has spent the last seven years doing everything possible to avoid after being caught, so he thought, at fifteen preparing himself in a certain way for things he hoped might someday happen. Fast forward seven years and Chad discovers that he was oh so wrong about Raudel's reaction and now they have a lot to make up for.
If they can survive chocolate fountain shopping, favour making, tux fittings and everything else that seems intent on blocking their every attempt to find time together to explore what they have been missing out on and reassure Chad that his feelings are most definitely not one-sided. This is one of the few books that are going onto my list of recommendations which is headed with YOU MUST READ THIS as the comment I am going to give to anyone who asks. It really is such a feel good story, so full of joy and laughter that it will forever be on my reading pile (the electronic one unless I find a hard copy). Thank you Morticia Knight for bringing such joy into all our lives with your writing.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 11, 2024
Uncomfortably Facing His Past . . .
Chad’s life has not been “going places” and he was ashamed of his lackluster accomplishments. Even the duct tape he was trying to use to hold the leg on the discarded coffee table he had dragged in from the curb wasn’t cooperating. When he finally finished the repair and was admiring his prize, the table wobbled and toppled over. Now his sister Lindsey is getting married and she suddenly becomes one of those “Bridezilla” creatures as she demands that the entire wedding party must stay at a lodge in Lake Tahoe for the week before her wedding. She calls Chad to update him that Raudel Flores, her best friend and his crush since high school -- who had been unable to be at the wedding due to graduation from UCLA -- is available now and will be able to join the wedding party as originally planned. Now in a desperate panic, Chad momentarily contemplated breaking up his sister and her fiance so the wedding would be canceled! Then he tried to say something came up and he couldn’t attend, but she knew him too well to fall for that. So Chad will have to stay hidden all week so that Raudel doesn’t find out what a loser he still is, especially after an embarrassing moment from his past. But a silent pause in the phone conversation let him know things are even worse than he thought… he and Raudel were assigned the same room… and there is only one bed for them to share! Chad will be mortified because he still has strong feelings for Raudel. Will this be what finally “cures” him of that crush? Or will this be the right time to discover a HEA waiting for both of them?
Chad’s life has not been “going places” and he was ashamed of his lackluster accomplishments. Even the duct tape he was trying to use to hold the leg on the discarded coffee table he had dragged in from the curb wasn’t cooperating. When he finally finished the repair and was admiring his prize, the table wobbled and toppled over. Now his sister Lindsey is getting married and she suddenly becomes one of those “Bridezilla” creatures as she demands that the entire wedding party must stay at a lodge in Lake Tahoe for the week before her wedding. She calls Chad to update him that Raudel Flores, her best friend and his crush since high school -- who had been unable to be at the wedding due to graduation from UCLA -- is available now and will be able to join the wedding party as originally planned. Now in a desperate panic, Chad momentarily contemplated breaking up his sister and her fiance so the wedding would be canceled! Then he tried to say something came up and he couldn’t attend, but she knew him too well to fall for that. So Chad will have to stay hidden all week so that Raudel doesn’t find out what a loser he still is, especially after an embarrassing moment from his past. But a silent pause in the phone conversation let him know things are even worse than he thought… he and Raudel were assigned the same room… and there is only one bed for them to share! Chad will be mortified because he still has strong feelings for Raudel. Will this be what finally “cures” him of that crush? Or will this be the right time to discover a HEA waiting for both of them?
October 8, 2024
I DO? is a change of pace for this author, as it is a fast-paced rom-com novella between a just-graduated lawyer and the guy who has been crushing on him for years.
Chad sells frozen yoghurt and admits his career path isn't really going anywhere. He can't decide what to do and, besides, his sister has turned into bridezilla so everything is on hold until after the wedding. Raudel was his sister's BFF. Due to an embarrassing moment, Chad never wants to see him again, even as he can't stop thinking about him. When Raudel arrives for the wedding, things move at lightning speed.
Very different to previous works by this author, and she makes no bones about it. It was a lighthearted, fun read that takes you on a roller-coaster of mishaps and mayhem. With a hop, skip, and jump over the actual wedding, the ending felt a little abrupt. I would love to see more from these guys and find out just how life treated them after the wedding.
This was a great little novella that didn't require any deep thought.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
8 Oct, 2024
Chad sells frozen yoghurt and admits his career path isn't really going anywhere. He can't decide what to do and, besides, his sister has turned into bridezilla so everything is on hold until after the wedding. Raudel was his sister's BFF. Due to an embarrassing moment, Chad never wants to see him again, even as he can't stop thinking about him. When Raudel arrives for the wedding, things move at lightning speed.
Very different to previous works by this author, and she makes no bones about it. It was a lighthearted, fun read that takes you on a roller-coaster of mishaps and mayhem. With a hop, skip, and jump over the actual wedding, the ending felt a little abrupt. I would love to see more from these guys and find out just how life treated them after the wedding.
This was a great little novella that didn't require any deep thought.
** same worded review will appear elsewhere **
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
8 Oct, 2024
March 5, 2017
Sweet, goofy and frothy! Raudel and Chad knew each other when they were in high school - Chad, 15 years old, had a crush on Raudel who was two years older and about to graduate. Through some silly scheme he conjures up with his sister (who is a close friend of Raudel's) Raudel finds Chad in a rather compromising position. Chad doesn't see Raudel again and Raudel goes off to college. For years Chad thinks that Raudel hates him, wants to humiliate him, thinks that Raudel thinks he's a jerk, etc. Fast forward 7 years later and Chad's sister is getting married in Tahoe. Chad has only agreed to participate because his sister insists that Raudel is unable to be at the wedding. Until he can.... be at the wedding. Sweet book but a little insta-lovey. So Chad and Raudel didn't necessarily hang out that much when they were in high school. Back then, Chad had a crush on Raudel and swoons from afar so it's not like they were friends - Chad is the little brother to Raudel's friend. So the whole premise and how Raudel feels now seemed odd to me. But the book was cute, particularly Grandma and the parents.
November 3, 2016
I love stories like this! Your high school crush comes back to town after a few years and the sparks fly.
Chad has had a crush on Raudel for years, YEARS!!! Raudel is best friends with Chad's sister Lindsey. Lindsey is getting married and driving her whole family crazy. The only bright spot for Chad is that Raudel can't make it to the wedding. After their last disastrous encounter Chad would rather die that have to face Raudel again.
Raudel has rearranged his schedule to be able to make it to Lindsey's wedding and on the top of his list is working things out with Chad. Raudel hasn't been able get him out of his head, even through they haven't seen each other in 7 years.
When Lindsey drops the bomb that Raudel will be coming to the wedding, Chad is already working on an escape plan. There is no way he can be trapped under the same roof with Raudel for two weeks and not die of unrequited love. Raudel heads to Lake Tahoe with one goal in mind, making Chad his.
Super cute, light and easy read. It's really entertaining and I laughed quite a bit.
Chad has had a crush on Raudel for years, YEARS!!! Raudel is best friends with Chad's sister Lindsey. Lindsey is getting married and driving her whole family crazy. The only bright spot for Chad is that Raudel can't make it to the wedding. After their last disastrous encounter Chad would rather die that have to face Raudel again.
Raudel has rearranged his schedule to be able to make it to Lindsey's wedding and on the top of his list is working things out with Chad. Raudel hasn't been able get him out of his head, even through they haven't seen each other in 7 years.
When Lindsey drops the bomb that Raudel will be coming to the wedding, Chad is already working on an escape plan. There is no way he can be trapped under the same roof with Raudel for two weeks and not die of unrequited love. Raudel heads to Lake Tahoe with one goal in mind, making Chad his.
Super cute, light and easy read. It's really entertaining and I laughed quite a bit.
October 15, 2024
I have got to say I really enjoyed this lighthearted read. It’s kind of a second chance romance, and I’ve got to say my heart went out to Chad because his family are relentless at putting him down and blaming him for things, but I don’t feel like they doing it out of hatred, but just he is the scapegoat if something goes wrong Chad, what have you done. Then you have Raudel Who is best friends with Chad sister. So basically the whole story takes place a week before Chad sisters wedding and to say that she is bridezilla is putting it mild. Chad and Raudel fancied each other years ago, but it didn’t end well, so Chad is dreading the fact that Raudel he’s coming to stay in the same house in the same room in the same bed as him how will this turn out??
I was pleasantly surprised about Chad and
Raudel. They are so sweet together, the doubt that Chad had hurt my heart because he was just waiting for it all to go wrong. But this is a really cute the guys..
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I was pleasantly surprised about Chad and
Raudel. They are so sweet together, the doubt that Chad had hurt my heart because he was just waiting for it all to go wrong. But this is a really cute the guys..
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 11, 2024
This is a fast paced and sweet read. It is a cute romantic story. Chad has had a crush on Raudel since high school. Yet one embarrassing moment horrified Chad and since than he has tried his best to distance himself from Raudel. Even with this and the years going by Chad’s feelings never change and when Raudel comes to be in Chad’s sister’s wedding all the chaos begins.
I liked how easy going and fun their journey was to read. Chad and Raudel have such different personalities yet they fit well together. It was nice to see the way their relationship progressed and how they begin to communicate. Everything revolves around Chad’s sister’s wedding and seeing all the commotion made for an interesting read. Chad and Raudel’s journey was an engaging and light hearted read.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I liked how easy going and fun their journey was to read. Chad and Raudel have such different personalities yet they fit well together. It was nice to see the way their relationship progressed and how they begin to communicate. Everything revolves around Chad’s sister’s wedding and seeing all the commotion made for an interesting read. Chad and Raudel’s journey was an engaging and light hearted read.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 19, 2025
You know, when you don't know what to read, so you scroll through your Kindle (eventhough your tbr is incredibly long) and find a book you almost forgot and wantef to reread. This was this book for me. I remembered it as funny and sweet and I remembered correctly.
It had me chuckling and smiling quite a lot. The sister though pissed me off, not gonna lie.
I have to remove a star because, we only get one pov and we don't get an epilogue (such a bummer, the book kinda needed it).
It's a really quick insta love story.
And when I say insta, I mean INSTA.
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It's so insta love they tell each other I love you after a few hours and marry after a day. That's how insta it is.
Okay they knew each other as teenagers, still they didn't see each other for probably 6 years.
It had me chuckling and smiling quite a lot. The sister though pissed me off, not gonna lie.
I have to remove a star because, we only get one pov and we don't get an epilogue (such a bummer, the book kinda needed it).
It's a really quick insta love story.
And when I say insta, I mean INSTA.
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Spoilers ahead
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It's so insta love they tell each other I love you after a few hours and marry after a day. That's how insta it is.
Okay they knew each other as teenagers, still they didn't see each other for probably 6 years.
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