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Bartender, PI
When hockey star Linc Carpenter is banned from playing his beloved sport, he starts over slinging drinks in Tampa. He’s inept as a bartender, so when the opportunity arises to train as a private investigator he takes it. He’s not very good at that either, but he still manages to get hired to follow fashion mogul Quentin Faulkner. While Linc’s incompetence proves to be a hindrance, Brady Williams, Faulkner’s studly bodyguard, may prove to be his undoing.
Despite Linc’s incompetence, Brady is drawn to him but that stupidity may be just what’s needed to solve the case and save their lives.
Second Edition. A scene of approximately 2,000 words was added.
Despite Linc’s incompetence, Brady is drawn to him but that stupidity may be just what’s needed to solve the case and save their lives.
Second Edition. A scene of approximately 2,000 words was added.
118 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 13, 2012
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May 5, 2023
Re-read - May 2023
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Re-read January 2021 via Audiobook.
Audiobook - 4stars.
Laughed my ass off. This is hilarious and romantic.
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This was a quick funny read. Just perfect for Easter.
"Sorry, I just tend to be a bit curious."
"You know what curiosity did to the cat."
"No, I don't. What cat?"
"Are you fucking with me?"
"Umm," I replied. "I don't think so."
He looked at me for a minute. "It's an old saying—curiosity killed the cat."
"Killed what cat? How did it die?"
"Lord, Rainbow Brite, you are a cute one."
"Thanks, but I'm not your type."
Linc our Mc had me laughing from page 1.
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Re-read January 2021 via Audiobook.
Audiobook - 4stars.
Laughed my ass off. This is hilarious and romantic.
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This was a quick funny read. Just perfect for Easter.
"Sorry, I just tend to be a bit curious."
"You know what curiosity did to the cat."
"No, I don't. What cat?"
"Are you fucking with me?"
"Umm," I replied. "I don't think so."
He looked at me for a minute. "It's an old saying—curiosity killed the cat."
"Killed what cat? How did it die?"
"Lord, Rainbow Brite, you are a cute one."
"Thanks, but I'm not your type."
Linc our Mc had me laughing from page 1.
May 23, 2023
3.5*** stars
Omg, this was so freaking -laughing out loud- funny!!
Linc is truly not the brightest candle on the cake. He’s a newly PI in training and snatches up a job to prove one’s husband is cheating - with photographic evidence. By the 50% mark he’s already working on plan E because all of his previous attempts failed epically. Mostly because the husband’s bodyguard Brady is permanently in the way and highly amused by Linc’s approaches.
This book is told solely from Linc’s perspective and I can only imagine how this all must’ve looked like from Brady’s POV if there would’ve been one. But being in Linc’s head was so utterly hilarious.
I don’t know how to feel about John Solo’s narration. Honestly, it was painful to listen to. But it also fit so good and made Linc’s not-so-brightness even more palpable. *lmfaooo
And then that plot twist!! 🤣🤣🤣
All in all it’s not the greatest of novellas ever written but absolutely great entertainment.
Omg, this was so freaking -laughing out loud- funny!!
Linc is truly not the brightest candle on the cake. He’s a newly PI in training and snatches up a job to prove one’s husband is cheating - with photographic evidence. By the 50% mark he’s already working on plan E because all of his previous attempts failed epically. Mostly because the husband’s bodyguard Brady is permanently in the way and highly amused by Linc’s approaches.
This book is told solely from Linc’s perspective and I can only imagine how this all must’ve looked like from Brady’s POV if there would’ve been one. But being in Linc’s head was so utterly hilarious.
Brady stared at me like I was either crazy or stupid. I didn’t get it, but didn’t ask either.
I don’t know how to feel about John Solo’s narration. Honestly, it was painful to listen to. But it also fit so good and made Linc’s not-so-brightness even more palpable. *lmfaooo
“I guess we should discuss the elephant in the room,” Brady said.
I didn’t understand what he meant, but was afraid to admit it. If there was an elephant on the boat, we would’ve sunk, unless the yacht was built like Noah’s ark.
And then that plot twist!! 🤣🤣🤣
All in all it’s not the greatest of novellas ever written but absolutely great entertainment.
April 28, 2012
This one is pretty hilarious -- I love how Linc (as described in the blurb) is not 'the sharpest tool in the shed'. It's so funny to read about him planning all those devious plan, from Plan A to Plan E *grin* to try to get an incriminating photos of Quentin and his latest squeeze. Some of the humor feels repetitive after awhile, so I guess it's good to know that it's only a novella length.
The twist is SMART. I totally don't see it coming. However, I'm a bit annoyed with how Linc and Brady execute the plan to turn the table.
AAAND, okay people, I cannot believe I'm saying this, truly, because I have never been one who focuses on sex. But I miss a good ole love-making between Linc and Brady!! At least, I wish there is one in the end, after everything is solved and we get the promiseof HEA :)
Overall verdict: Quite enjoyable romantic comedy.
The twist is SMART. I totally don't see it coming. However, I'm a bit annoyed with how Linc and Brady execute the plan to turn the table.
AAAND, okay people, I cannot believe I'm saying this, truly, because I have never been one who focuses on sex. But I miss a good ole love-making between Linc and Brady!! At least, I wish there is one in the end, after everything is solved and we get the promiseof HEA :)
Overall verdict: Quite enjoyable romantic comedy.
June 13, 2020
3.5 Stars
Funny, ridiculous...I wasn't sure I was going to like this (the other reviews are hit & miss) but by about 2 minutes in John Solo's narration sold me on it. Fluff I desperately needed after a string of angsty, emotional reads. Love that Linc curses in BSG (I do that, too - with a side of Firefly) and that he embraces life without reservations. I can't tell you how many times I found myself snorting with amusement at Linc's malapropisms.
Funny, ridiculous...I wasn't sure I was going to like this (the other reviews are hit & miss) but by about 2 minutes in John Solo's narration sold me on it. Fluff I desperately needed after a string of angsty, emotional reads. Love that Linc curses in BSG (I do that, too - with a side of Firefly) and that he embraces life without reservations. I can't tell you how many times I found myself snorting with amusement at Linc's malapropisms.
January 9, 2021
3,5 stars
This one isn't meant to be taken seriously.
At all.
So I read it for what I think it is - a light-hearted, humorous rom com about a rather clueless ex-hockey player and a hunky body guard.
What made me laugh most is Linc's tendency to mix up more 'complicated' words. But, apart from hockey, he's pretty clueless about the practicalities of real life. Becoming a PI is certainly very ambitious. Saying that, he does well figuring out 'THE BIG TWIST'.
It's certainly one that changes the whole plot and outlook on what's been going on. However, I didn't think it was funny when Linc
Tbh, I'm not sure what Brady sees in Linc (he would probably drive me mental), but it's clear that they do click and fall for each other. And the banter is definitely chuckle-worthy.
A light fun read with a teeny bit of heat.
This one isn't meant to be taken seriously.
At all.
So I read it for what I think it is - a light-hearted, humorous rom com about a rather clueless ex-hockey player and a hunky body guard.
What made me laugh most is Linc's tendency to mix up more 'complicated' words. But, apart from hockey, he's pretty clueless about the practicalities of real life. Becoming a PI is certainly very ambitious. Saying that, he does well figuring out 'THE BIG TWIST'.
It's certainly one that changes the whole plot and outlook on what's been going on. However, I didn't think it was funny when Linc
Tbh, I'm not sure what Brady sees in Linc (he would probably drive me mental), but it's clear that they do click and fall for each other. And the banter is definitely chuckle-worthy.
A light fun read with a teeny bit of heat.
January 8, 2013
Ok, how to review this?
It's funny and cute and not to be taken seriously ( IMO) if you can just check reality at the first page and go along for the ride,it's a fun one! Almost like a sitcom for books! that left me with a smile on my face and tons of bad metaphors in my brain! LOL
Linc took a bit to grow once but once he did I loved him, Brady is a sweetheart, with the patience of a saint!
Thanks again to Anke! :)
It's funny and cute and not to be taken seriously ( IMO) if you can just check reality at the first page and go along for the ride,it's a fun one! Almost like a sitcom for books! that left me with a smile on my face and tons of bad metaphors in my brain! LOL
Linc took a bit to grow once but once he did I loved him, Brady is a sweetheart, with the patience of a saint!
Thanks again to Anke! :)
January 31, 2022
Vintage John Solo, I love him like this!
One of my favorite re-listens, Ethan Stone's Bartender, PI always has me laughing out loud. I wish Stone had written more like this one, Linc is hilarious. And performed by John Solo, he's even better!
my original review from 2017
Oh SO Funny!
What a great story, I laughed the whole way through - and the narrator, John Solo, was absolutely perfect for this one!
One of my favorite re-listens, Ethan Stone's Bartender, PI always has me laughing out loud. I wish Stone had written more like this one, Linc is hilarious. And performed by John Solo, he's even better!
my original review from 2017
Oh SO Funny!
What a great story, I laughed the whole way through - and the narrator, John Solo, was absolutely perfect for this one!
April 27, 2012
Warning: If you have not read my other reviews and don’t know what peeves me then you shouldn’t read this. If you do read this but don’t really know me than don’t use it to decide whether not to read the book … and as always this is just my opinion.
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I hated the beginning of this. Like completely hated, so if you have similar tastes as me skip the prologue and first two chapters. It’s a simple story and you won’t miss anything by skipping them. I’ll spoiler them for you if you’re curious but I know I would have enjoyed the story a lot more if I would have started on chapter three.
After all that the story did take off and I did enjoy it. Sadly I was just starting to warm up to the MC and then it was over. I would read more about them though because once I warmed up to the MC he was very funny and even kind of sweet.
Brady was awesome but sadly this was too short to really get to know him. Still liked him right away and he was probably why I kept reading.
And OMG I loved Belvedere, the butler! Best character and just loved! He reminded me of RuPaul. When he is leading Bready and the MC he says:
On Drag U at the beginning Rupaul always does that when he is leading the boy-ladies off the stage. If you don’t know what Drag U is it’s a show where Rupaul takes three genetic couturely-deficient women and has a fabulous drag queen give them a makeover. Then they compete against each other to see who got the biggest/best makeover. (ETA: Tina said this was actually a Young Frankenstein reference. That makes sense, since Ru sashays he doesn't drag a dead leg. I read this wrong but like the way I read it),
Back to the book; this is a very funny story and totally worth reading, just if you’re like me, start on Chapter three.
-Bubbles Out
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I hated the beginning of this. Like completely hated, so if you have similar tastes as me skip the prologue and first two chapters. It’s a simple story and you won’t miss anything by skipping them. I’ll spoiler them for you if you’re curious but I know I would have enjoyed the story a lot more if I would have started on chapter three.
After all that the story did take off and I did enjoy it. Sadly I was just starting to warm up to the MC and then it was over. I would read more about them though because once I warmed up to the MC he was very funny and even kind of sweet.
Brady was awesome but sadly this was too short to really get to know him. Still liked him right away and he was probably why I kept reading.
And OMG I loved Belvedere, the butler! Best character and just loved! He reminded me of RuPaul. When he is leading Bready and the MC he says:
"Please walk this way."
He turned around and walked as if he had a broken
leg, dragging it behind him.
We followed him but he turned around and glared at
us.
"I said walk this way,"
On Drag U at the beginning Rupaul always does that when he is leading the boy-ladies off the stage. If you don’t know what Drag U is it’s a show where Rupaul takes three genetic couturely-deficient women and has a fabulous drag queen give them a makeover. Then they compete against each other to see who got the biggest/best makeover. (ETA: Tina said this was actually a Young Frankenstein reference. That makes sense, since Ru sashays he doesn't drag a dead leg. I read this wrong but like the way I read it),
Back to the book; this is a very funny story and totally worth reading, just if you’re like me, start on Chapter three.
-Bubbles Out
April 23, 2012
Frackin' hilarious! Keeping up with Linc's train of thought and deciphering "Linc-ese" was too much fun. Quotes, there were lots!
"Are we becoming friends or something" Brady said. "I don't want to talk about Mexico. Sit on the bed."
"Sorry, I just tend to be a bit curious."
"You know what curiosity did to the cat."
"No, I don't. What cat?"
"Are you fucking with me?"
"Ummm," I replied. "I don't think so."
He looked at me for a minute. "It's an old saying - curiosity killed the cat."
"Killed what cat? How did it die?"
"Lord, Rainbow Brite, you are a cute one."
Ha! Even with the nature of the story, the end there got a bit too on the unbelievable side, but who cares? I had a blast!
"Are we becoming friends or something" Brady said. "I don't want to talk about Mexico. Sit on the bed."
"Sorry, I just tend to be a bit curious."
"You know what curiosity did to the cat."
"No, I don't. What cat?"
"Are you fucking with me?"
"Ummm," I replied. "I don't think so."
He looked at me for a minute. "It's an old saying - curiosity killed the cat."
"Killed what cat? How did it die?"
"Lord, Rainbow Brite, you are a cute one."
Ha! Even with the nature of the story, the end there got a bit too on the unbelievable side, but who cares? I had a blast!
April 19, 2012
Adorably funny! Linc is so unassuming a gentle honest guy who tries his best he really does but he can't quite seem to get things right being a PI is a tough job lol. Lots of fun to be had this was a very entertaining romance/caper! I was chuckling out loud at the oddest moments and in sheer disbelief at some of the words that came out of Linc's mouth hilarious stuff. Lighthearted cute story and just the right pick me up.
Love this quote....
"And you think he's going to meet with his paramount?" "Paramount?" she asked. "Yeah, isn't that French for lover or something like that?" "You mean paramour?" "Yeah, that."
Love this quote....
"And you think he's going to meet with his paramount?" "Paramount?" she asked. "Yeah, isn't that French for lover or something like that?" "You mean paramour?" "Yeah, that."
April 16, 2012
This was so frackin' funny! I enjoyed the whole book very much, at times laughing out loud and getting questioning looks from the family. Linc's voice was quite unique and I would love to read more of him:)
June 1, 2023
Revenge is a dish that maybe crosses the line 🤣 Short, sweet and fracking hilarious 🥰 3.5 ✨
December 11, 2023
"-You know what curiosity did to the cat.
-No. I don't. What cat?
-Are you fucking with me?
-Umm, I don't think so.
-It's an old saying-curiosity killed the cat.
-killed what cat? How did it die?"
Story: 9
First MC: 9
Second MC: 8
Secondary characters: 6
Mystery: 5
Sexual tension: 5
Humor: 7
Hotness: 5
Product placement: 3
Ridiculousness: 4
Annoying: 1
Audio: 10 (2h 32min)
To re-read: 10
OMG did I laugh! Linc is so adorable with his lack of knowledge and education. His attempt at investigating is beyond ridiculous. I want to offer my help to his plans (A, B,C, D...)
The narrator was amazing, I wonder why he wasn't laughing while reading!
I wish it was longer, I wish there is a book 2.
-No. I don't. What cat?
-Are you fucking with me?
-Umm, I don't think so.
-It's an old saying-curiosity killed the cat.
-killed what cat? How did it die?"
Story: 9
First MC: 9
Second MC: 8
Secondary characters: 6
Mystery: 5
Sexual tension: 5
Humor: 7
Hotness: 5
Product placement: 3
Ridiculousness: 4
Annoying: 1
Audio: 10 (2h 32min)
To re-read: 10
OMG did I laugh! Linc is so adorable with his lack of knowledge and education. His attempt at investigating is beyond ridiculous. I want to offer my help to his plans (A, B,C, D...)
The narrator was amazing, I wonder why he wasn't laughing while reading!
I wish it was longer, I wish there is a book 2.
April 18, 2012
This was plain and simple fun. You can not help fall in love with Brady and Linc and the pure ridiculousness of this story. Campy mystery with funny funny twists. Have at it peeps, you cannot go wrong.
April 17, 2012
Aside from being the narrative voice, Linc is clearly the main focus here, stealing the show from anybody else. He's just TOO cute!
Too stupid to live, and yet graced with a surprising amount of good instincts, clumsy yet smooth, naive to a fault yet equally honorable. He'd drive me crazy with those shenanigans that were all born from his poorly thought-through best intentions, but I felt like cuddling him all day long. A true innocent. The humor in this book bordered on slapstick, but managed to remain on the side of laugh-out-loud funny just so. A sweet, thoroughly entertaining treat!
Too stupid to live, and yet graced with a surprising amount of good instincts, clumsy yet smooth, naive to a fault yet equally honorable. He'd drive me crazy with those shenanigans that were all born from his poorly thought-through best intentions, but I felt like cuddling him all day long. A true innocent. The humor in this book bordered on slapstick, but managed to remain on the side of laugh-out-loud funny just so. A sweet, thoroughly entertaining treat!
April 19, 2012
It's Funny Haha!
This book was exactly what I wanted. Lately I seem to gravitate toward the stories with litte-to-no sex in them. Why? Because there's more STORY in those books. Bartender, PI pretty much has no sex in it. It's fluffy, silly, entertaining fun that had me snickering like third grader who just heard someone fart in class. Good times.
Linc Carpenter gets caught boffing the wrong guy and it leads to him being banned from playing professional hockey. Linc collects his severance check and heads down to his mentor and oldest friend's bar. Soon Linc's a bartender and making people bad drinks, like Long Island Iced Teas with tomato juice in them (Oops!). Then something great happens! Linc finds out that his mentor, Tyson, is a PI and Tyson agrees to train Linc to be a PI too.
Linc's doing the boring work until, While Tyson's out of town, he gets a case where a rich woman wants proof that her famous husband is cheating. This is where the fun begins.
Linc is a totally sweet guy who's a little dim but has a big heart and a bigger personality. He likes soap operas, is full of life and being in his head for the duration of the book just made me want to hug the stuffing out of him. Linc uses words that are almost but not quite right and he mixes metaphors as badly as he mixes drinks. The humor in this book is not witty or dry; it's pretty close to slapstick but I giggled throughout the whole thing and was left smiling when the book ended.
When Linc Tries to catch his client's husband, Quentin, cheating he comes up with schemes that you just know are going to go wrong. And, oh, they go hilariously wrong. One of the reasons is that Linc is foiled each time by Quentin's bodyguard, a muscle bound, red haired stud by the name of Brady.
Oh, man, did I like Brady! A big, ginger hottie with a face full of freckles. Brady decides that he likes Linc and he wants the man for more than just sex. I liked that. I liked that alot and I thought it was sweeter than sweet.
And then there's the climax of the story. It was a little messed up but I have to say that I laughed my ass off. In another story I would have been like "Oh, that's not even right" but in the confines of this quirky little tale that crazy scene somehow worked.
All in all, I liked this story a whole lot and if it were to become a series, well, I'd be a happy camper. If you're looking for silly and are thinking of giving this story a try then I'd say go for it.
This book was exactly what I wanted. Lately I seem to gravitate toward the stories with litte-to-no sex in them. Why? Because there's more STORY in those books. Bartender, PI pretty much has no sex in it. It's fluffy, silly, entertaining fun that had me snickering like third grader who just heard someone fart in class. Good times.
Linc Carpenter gets caught boffing the wrong guy and it leads to him being banned from playing professional hockey. Linc collects his severance check and heads down to his mentor and oldest friend's bar. Soon Linc's a bartender and making people bad drinks, like Long Island Iced Teas with tomato juice in them (Oops!). Then something great happens! Linc finds out that his mentor, Tyson, is a PI and Tyson agrees to train Linc to be a PI too.
Linc's doing the boring work until, While Tyson's out of town, he gets a case where a rich woman wants proof that her famous husband is cheating. This is where the fun begins.
Linc is a totally sweet guy who's a little dim but has a big heart and a bigger personality. He likes soap operas, is full of life and being in his head for the duration of the book just made me want to hug the stuffing out of him. Linc uses words that are almost but not quite right and he mixes metaphors as badly as he mixes drinks. The humor in this book is not witty or dry; it's pretty close to slapstick but I giggled throughout the whole thing and was left smiling when the book ended.
When Linc Tries to catch his client's husband, Quentin, cheating he comes up with schemes that you just know are going to go wrong. And, oh, they go hilariously wrong. One of the reasons is that Linc is foiled each time by Quentin's bodyguard, a muscle bound, red haired stud by the name of Brady.
Oh, man, did I like Brady! A big, ginger hottie with a face full of freckles. Brady decides that he likes Linc and he wants the man for more than just sex. I liked that. I liked that alot and I thought it was sweeter than sweet.
And then there's the climax of the story. It was a little messed up but I have to say that I laughed my ass off. In another story I would have been like "Oh, that's not even right" but in the confines of this quirky little tale that crazy scene somehow worked.
All in all, I liked this story a whole lot and if it were to become a series, well, I'd be a happy camper. If you're looking for silly and are thinking of giving this story a try then I'd say go for it.
October 10, 2015
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Dovevo essere bravo in qualcosa a parte il sesso e l'hockey.
Solo che ancora non avevo scoperto in cosa.
Nel variegato mondo della letteratura M/M questo romanzo breve (circa cento pagine) si caratterizza per uscire (e molto) dai soliti schemi.
Niente lacrime, niente amori epici, niente sospiri e tormenti.
Anzi, semmai tutto il contrario.
Trattasi di un delizioso (so che abuso spesso di questo termine, quando recensisco un libro in positivo, ma è un aggettivo che per me rende in modo chiaro il mio status di lettrice deliziata) gioco di equivoci, dove ho riso un sacco, con tanto di sghignazzi a voce alta.
Linc, con la sua voglia di riscattarsi e di reiventarsi un lavoro, con i suoi piani A, B, C, eccetera, è tenerissimo e buffo allo stesso tempo, e quando incontra l'implacabile bodyguard Brady scattano i fuochi d'artificio.
Non racconto nulla per non spoilerare, ma questa lettura vi rallegrerà la giornata!
Solo un commento doveroso per la traduzione impeccabile: sono stati resi benissimo gli strafalcioni e gli adorabili errori linguistici dell'investigatore gay più pasticcione di cui abbia mai letto, e anche questo ha contributo non poco alla qualità del testo.
Dovevo essere bravo in qualcosa a parte il sesso e l'hockey.
Solo che ancora non avevo scoperto in cosa.
Nel variegato mondo della letteratura M/M questo romanzo breve (circa cento pagine) si caratterizza per uscire (e molto) dai soliti schemi.
Niente lacrime, niente amori epici, niente sospiri e tormenti.
Anzi, semmai tutto il contrario.
Trattasi di un delizioso (so che abuso spesso di questo termine, quando recensisco un libro in positivo, ma è un aggettivo che per me rende in modo chiaro il mio status di lettrice deliziata) gioco di equivoci, dove ho riso un sacco, con tanto di sghignazzi a voce alta.
Linc, con la sua voglia di riscattarsi e di reiventarsi un lavoro, con i suoi piani A, B, C, eccetera, è tenerissimo e buffo allo stesso tempo, e quando incontra l'implacabile bodyguard Brady scattano i fuochi d'artificio.
Non racconto nulla per non spoilerare, ma questa lettura vi rallegrerà la giornata!
Solo un commento doveroso per la traduzione impeccabile: sono stati resi benissimo gli strafalcioni e gli adorabili errori linguistici dell'investigatore gay più pasticcione di cui abbia mai letto, e anche questo ha contributo non poco alla qualità del testo.
August 11, 2020
August 2020 - Second read
Even more funny listening to the audiobook!
April 2015 - First Read
I needed this. I needed a lighthearted story which would make me laugh and this book did it for me, loud, belly laughs!
Linc the main charatcter is more brawn than brains but still manages to 'solve the mystery' and get the guy. This was a nice read, amusing and fun with a romance that bubbled away at just the right temperature.
Favourite quote:
'I guess we should discuss the elephant in the room' Brady said. 'I didnt understand what he meant, but was afraid to admit it. If there was an elephant on the boat we would have sunk ...'
Even more funny listening to the audiobook!
April 2015 - First Read
I needed this. I needed a lighthearted story which would make me laugh and this book did it for me, loud, belly laughs!
Linc the main charatcter is more brawn than brains but still manages to 'solve the mystery' and get the guy. This was a nice read, amusing and fun with a romance that bubbled away at just the right temperature.
Favourite quote:
'I guess we should discuss the elephant in the room' Brady said. 'I didnt understand what he meant, but was afraid to admit it. If there was an elephant on the boat we would have sunk ...'
October 3, 2015
This was one of the funniest books I have read in a long time. It was silly and you have to suspend your disbelief, but the MC is mostly dumb as a box of rocks. His inability to get metaphors right is totally hilarious. I love to mix metaphors as humor but this was just obliviousness. Yet he had a large vocabulary and figured out one smart thing. It wasn't really a thriller, or even a mystery, just a funny story with one sort of almost thrilling scene.
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July 5, 2023So this could be a five star read but it f-ed up.
We have an adorable himbo and a lovely man who falls in love with him - nothing wrong with that right?
He gets his sentences and words mixed up - sweet right?
He tries to be a PI and has a supportive boss - nice right?
Well.
TW:
Quote
Mixing words up like:
- "Smarter than the average buoy" instead of bear (Loc 334)
- "You think he's going to meet with his paramount?" instead of paramour (Loc 409)
- "I stood still for a second to get my equality back”instead of balance (Loc425)
Lots of these which are sweet but the following was not necessary in the slightest:
"The Jew's on the other foot, now, isn't it?" (Loc 958)
As well as:
"The room was much more tastefully done and obviously decorated by a woman, with soft and gently-colored furniture and fresh flowers" (Loc 818)
And then:
huge plot spoiler
NSFW infos:
- one MC, ex hockey player, out and gay, 6ft4, 240 lbs
- one big bodyguard similar height
- sex goes wrong on first attempt
- 6ft4 guy gets carried
- will be vers but strict top bottom here as only one sex scene at the end
We have an adorable himbo and a lovely man who falls in love with him - nothing wrong with that right?
He gets his sentences and words mixed up - sweet right?
He tries to be a PI and has a supportive boss - nice right?
Well.
TW:
Quote
"Are you better at bartending than you are at being a PI?"
"Not really," I admitted. "But I never give up." (Loc 545)
Mixing words up like:
- "Smarter than the average buoy" instead of bear (Loc 334)
- "You think he's going to meet with his paramount?" instead of paramour (Loc 409)
- "I stood still for a second to get my equality back”instead of balance (Loc425)
Lots of these which are sweet but the following was not necessary in the slightest:
"The Jew's on the other foot, now, isn't it?" (Loc 958)
As well as:
"The room was much more tastefully done and obviously decorated by a woman, with soft and gently-colored furniture and fresh flowers" (Loc 818)
And then:
huge plot spoiler
NSFW infos:
- one MC, ex hockey player, out and gay, 6ft4, 240 lbs
- one big bodyguard similar height
- sex goes wrong on first attempt
- 6ft4 guy gets carried
- will be vers but strict top bottom here as only one sex scene at the end
June 5, 2017
2.5 Stars
This is a ridiculous book. It is slap stick funny.
The opening scene is crass and the hero isn't too bring.
And yet... lol ...it was a silly, shallow, quick read that I enjoyed.
This is a ridiculous book. It is slap stick funny.
The opening scene is crass and the hero isn't too bring.
And yet... lol ...it was a silly, shallow, quick read that I enjoyed.
June 1, 2023
Usiłuję sobie przypomnieć, czy przez ostatnie 2-3 lata czytałam durniejszą książkę, ale na razie nic mi do głowy nie przychodzi 👀
February 12, 2014
Review by The Blogger Girls.
This was such a fun story. I mean, laugh out loud, light hearted fun.
Poor Linc is forced to leave hockey, the only thing he has ever really done. He isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed, and his word mix-ups had me chuckling out loud throughout the entire story. Really, they never got old. He ends up with a job bartending for his friend but jumps on the chance to be a private eye when he learns that same friend does it on the side. He takes on a big client willing to pay for Linc to get proof her husband is cheating. I can’t even recall how many plans Linc went through attempting to gain said proof, but bodyguard Brady was there to thwart him every step of the way. It becomes quite the game.
Brady is super sexy, ex-military bodyguard, though not the type Linc usually goes for. But, Linc cannot deny the chemistry between them, even if he doesn’t understand Brady’s wanting to take things slow. Brady is so patient with Linc, and I just really liked them as a couple from the start.
This was such an enjoyable read, with little to no sex, and even that doesn’t happen until the very end. But, honestly? I didn’t miss it one bit. There is enough humor and action to keep things interesting. Nothing goes right with Linc’s case, and eventually he joins forces with Brady. Things twist and turn right up until the end when the big reveal explains all. I was really glad I had the push to move this one up my list. If you’re looking for something fun, light, sexy and sweet, be sure to give this one a try.
April 17, 2012
3.5 stars rounded up. This is a very entertaining story about Linc and his escapades after he manages to get himself thrown out of professional hockey in spectacular fashion. His naivete is what makes the story fun and funny. I know people like this - in fact I've had to interview them - they use the almost right word, but not quite. The fact that Linc is honest and realistic in his self-assessment about his intellect and abilities and strengths is also what makes the story work. I absolutely loved the whole drag sequence - up to and including the note! If Brady wasn't such a good guy, this would have all gone terribly wrong. I totally didn't see the plot turns coming at the end, and it was really well done.
Really a light, fun, happy read.
Really a light, fun, happy read.
July 26, 2016
The story is a light fresh comedy. I really liked Linc, he was genuine and truthfully naive. The plot was more or less about Linc as a character. His life changed after being banned from hokey, and we were part of this new change. The dialogs between Linc and Brady were amazingly comical. The writing style was clean and fesh. I loved the atmosphere between Linc and Brandy, truly pulling. But I did miss some good old sex between them, too.
April 24, 2012
This book was hilarious! Linc is just so dumb it's endearing! Brady is a sweetheart as well. He could have done damage to pesky Linc but humored him anyway. I was in tears of hysteria most of the time I thought I was going to get an asthma attack! It was just that good/sweet/cute/ hilarious!
Far from predictable too as you will see with the twist in the last few chapters.
New Laugh Trigger words: Rainbow Brite, Mensa, Paramount, and monotonous!
Far from predictable too as you will see with the twist in the last few chapters.
New Laugh Trigger words: Rainbow Brite, Mensa, Paramount, and monotonous!
February 15, 2013
3.5 stars. I laughed a lot during this. Linc's linc-isms cracked me up. If it was a bit longer I would have given it 4 stars. I wish this was a series. I'd love to see Linc bumbling through more investigations!
April 16, 2012
This was a funny book. Linc was so funny, he wasn't trying to be though, hehe Loved him and I really enjoyed Brady too! I normally figure out the mystery but I didn't this time.
January 1, 2020
DNF. I might try again. Just couldn't get in to the story.
February 4, 2024
3.5 stars. This book was absolutely ridiculous, and hilarious, and I enjoyed every minute of it.
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