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Heartstrings of Honor #3
The Lineman
A brawny lineman, a ginger English teacher, and a horny pup. What could go wrong?
Mike Albert hated moving, but there he was, standing in the driveway of his brand-new home, exhausted, exasperated, and—thanks to his hyperactive Jack Russell—already causing a scene.
Then he saw him.
All broad shoulders and thick, chest coated in sweat and debris, with a voice like honey over gravel and wielding an ax like it was an extension of his own body.
It was too bad their introduction involved his dog aggressively humping the man’s leg--like serious, puppy making humping.
Eliot, a no-nonsense power lineman, was used to storms—both the electrical kind and the messes people make of their lives. He didn’t expect the nervous, fast-talking new guy next door to turn his world upside down, but with Mike's awkward charm, penchant for disasters, and a dimple that should've been illegal, Eliot found himself intrigued.
What started as a neighborly friendship quickly turned into something more—something warm, electric, and undeniable, but Mike had a history of playing it safe, and Eliot spent years keeping people at arm’s length.
Could a jittery schoolteacher and a grounded, gruff lineman find common ground?
Or would their connection short-circuit before they got a chance to light up the night?
Fans of witty banter, steamy slow burn romance, and adorable disasters will fall head over heels for The Lineman, the third book in the hilarious Heartstrings of Honor series in which each story features men who serve those around them.
These books may be read as standalones, but characters recur, making them even better when read in series order.
Mike Albert hated moving, but there he was, standing in the driveway of his brand-new home, exhausted, exasperated, and—thanks to his hyperactive Jack Russell—already causing a scene.
Then he saw him.
All broad shoulders and thick, chest coated in sweat and debris, with a voice like honey over gravel and wielding an ax like it was an extension of his own body.
It was too bad their introduction involved his dog aggressively humping the man’s leg--like serious, puppy making humping.
Eliot, a no-nonsense power lineman, was used to storms—both the electrical kind and the messes people make of their lives. He didn’t expect the nervous, fast-talking new guy next door to turn his world upside down, but with Mike's awkward charm, penchant for disasters, and a dimple that should've been illegal, Eliot found himself intrigued.
What started as a neighborly friendship quickly turned into something more—something warm, electric, and undeniable, but Mike had a history of playing it safe, and Eliot spent years keeping people at arm’s length.
Could a jittery schoolteacher and a grounded, gruff lineman find common ground?
Or would their connection short-circuit before they got a chance to light up the night?
Fans of witty banter, steamy slow burn romance, and adorable disasters will fall head over heels for The Lineman, the third book in the hilarious Heartstrings of Honor series in which each story features men who serve those around them.
These books may be read as standalones, but characters recur, making them even better when read in series order.
451 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 29, 2025
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Casey Morales
44 books429 followersCasey Morales is an LGBT storyteller and the author of multiple bestselling MM romance novels. Born in the Southern United States, Casey is an avid tennis player, aspiring chef, dog lover, and ravenous consumer of gummy bears.
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August 12, 2025
A book worth laughing about.
Some of the chapters were entirely too long. The book was hilarious in some areas and became boring in others. The dog should've been neutered from the beginning...it became boring and not entertaining after the second incident. Elliott and Mike are opposites in many ways, but they were still perfect puzzle pieces. All of the characters just brought the story to life. And Jessica should've been suspended.
Some of the chapters were entirely too long. The book was hilarious in some areas and became boring in others. The dog should've been neutered from the beginning...it became boring and not entertaining after the second incident. Elliott and Mike are opposites in many ways, but they were still perfect puzzle pieces. All of the characters just brought the story to life. And Jessica should've been suspended.
May 5, 2025
This has the makings a a brilliant story. The found family are epic and the two main characters are adorable. Some great LOL moments but the I found the time line confusing and difficult to follow and once my brain noticed, I couldn't get past it. But love the shout out to the line men and it's still cute.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 5, 2025
This is book three of the author’s Heartstrings of Honor and features Elliott, an electric company lineman. At least part of the purpose of this book was to recognize those responsible for the maintenance and repair of power lines and I think it did that beautifully. I doubt very seriously that I’ll ever be able to look at another electric company employee without thinking about this book and the sacrifices Elliott and his crew made to restore and keep the power on!
I loved this book! I was already laughing out loud just a couple of pages into chapter one and it only got better from there.
Mike, a high school teacher and the second MC, was a hot mess but I. Freaking. LOVED him! And, oh my gosh, Mrs. H…I think she was my favorite character in the whole book…she was an 80 year old Scottish woman who cooked the most outlandish sounding food. She was a little batty and absolutely loved to torment Mike, Elliott and the rest of their friend group with the raunchiest talk about s3x but she also cared about each one of as if they were her kids even though you’d never guess it to hear her talk.
Part of their friend group, Matty, Omar and Sisi were the main characters from The Nursling, the previous book in the series and they played a big part in this book and it reminded me of how much fun I had reading their book. Mateo, the high school basketball coach and Mike’s friend is, I’m almost certain, one of the main characters from the next book in the series, Coach. Looking at the cover alone, I can’t wait to read it, that man is HOT!!!
I’ve already said that I loved it but I loved so much more about it than just the hilarity…the main characters were SO sweet but it was also filled with tons of spice…there was no drama…no angst and best of all…there was no third act breakup, just an awesome read that kept me turning the pages, never really wanting it to end but needing to see Mike and Elliott get their HEA. And man, the way it ended was the sweetest, most romantic thing I’ve read in a while, it was perfect! I honestly don’t know how many people will actually read this review but I hope that each one will take a chance on this book. It’s so good, I think you’ll really enjoy it. 5 stars!!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved this book! I was already laughing out loud just a couple of pages into chapter one and it only got better from there.
Mike, a high school teacher and the second MC, was a hot mess but I. Freaking. LOVED him! And, oh my gosh, Mrs. H…I think she was my favorite character in the whole book…she was an 80 year old Scottish woman who cooked the most outlandish sounding food. She was a little batty and absolutely loved to torment Mike, Elliott and the rest of their friend group with the raunchiest talk about s3x but she also cared about each one of as if they were her kids even though you’d never guess it to hear her talk.
Part of their friend group, Matty, Omar and Sisi were the main characters from The Nursling, the previous book in the series and they played a big part in this book and it reminded me of how much fun I had reading their book. Mateo, the high school basketball coach and Mike’s friend is, I’m almost certain, one of the main characters from the next book in the series, Coach. Looking at the cover alone, I can’t wait to read it, that man is HOT!!!
I’ve already said that I loved it but I loved so much more about it than just the hilarity…the main characters were SO sweet but it was also filled with tons of spice…there was no drama…no angst and best of all…there was no third act breakup, just an awesome read that kept me turning the pages, never really wanting it to end but needing to see Mike and Elliott get their HEA. And man, the way it ended was the sweetest, most romantic thing I’ve read in a while, it was perfect! I honestly don’t know how many people will actually read this review but I hope that each one will take a chance on this book. It’s so good, I think you’ll really enjoy it. 5 stars!!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 5, 2025
DO NOT READ THIS BOOK IN PUBLIC! 💕🤣🤣🤣
“People don’t see you, do they?”
“You linemen,”
“People see the power come back on and they think, Oh, good. That’s fixed now.”
The third book in the Heartstrings of Honor series and by far the best will have you as reader chuckling, laughing out loud , grinning like a Cheshire Cat and crying like a buffoon with all these characters antics!
We met the stoic and withdrawn Lineman Eliot Hart in the third book as part of the Four Horsemen found family and now we get a deeper insight into this workaholic Adonis of an unsung hero who finally lets his walls down when he meets the new men on the block- Adorably shy at first then confidant sassy literary high school teacher- Mike Albert and his adorably hump friendly dog- Homer!
Their meet cute was hilarious with Eliot’s meddling neighbour Mrs Henderson an eighty six year old Scottish enigma with the mouth of a sailor and of course an excitable Homer…
“Welcome to the neighborhood, Mike Albert,”
Their chemistry was on point with hot and steamy encounters (Elliot’s leg accidentally with Homer as well) with the full support of three of the then founded Four Horseman Sisi, Matty and Omar and of course now Mike’s new best friend- sexy Italian stallion-Coach Mateo who will soon have his own story… “ a gay between the sheets and a straight on the streets”…
Mrs H and Eliots co-worker Rodriquez!
“Are you my gynecologist?” “Better. I’m here to beat the shit out of your prostate.”
“The banter, the warmth, the way he always made me feel lighter”
“Like maybe, just maybe, I wasn’t a man built to be alone.”
This was a hilariously funny, poignant and sweet love story that deals with letting down walls, homophobia at schools, silent homophobia at homes and a ridiculously horrendously close knit found family of misfits! 😈
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
“People don’t see you, do they?”
“You linemen,”
“People see the power come back on and they think, Oh, good. That’s fixed now.”
The third book in the Heartstrings of Honor series and by far the best will have you as reader chuckling, laughing out loud , grinning like a Cheshire Cat and crying like a buffoon with all these characters antics!
We met the stoic and withdrawn Lineman Eliot Hart in the third book as part of the Four Horsemen found family and now we get a deeper insight into this workaholic Adonis of an unsung hero who finally lets his walls down when he meets the new men on the block- Adorably shy at first then confidant sassy literary high school teacher- Mike Albert and his adorably hump friendly dog- Homer!
Their meet cute was hilarious with Eliot’s meddling neighbour Mrs Henderson an eighty six year old Scottish enigma with the mouth of a sailor and of course an excitable Homer…
“Welcome to the neighborhood, Mike Albert,”
Their chemistry was on point with hot and steamy encounters (Elliot’s leg accidentally with Homer as well) with the full support of three of the then founded Four Horseman Sisi, Matty and Omar and of course now Mike’s new best friend- sexy Italian stallion-Coach Mateo who will soon have his own story… “ a gay between the sheets and a straight on the streets”…
Mrs H and Eliots co-worker Rodriquez!
“Are you my gynecologist?” “Better. I’m here to beat the shit out of your prostate.”
“The banter, the warmth, the way he always made me feel lighter”
“Like maybe, just maybe, I wasn’t a man built to be alone.”
This was a hilariously funny, poignant and sweet love story that deals with letting down walls, homophobia at schools, silent homophobia at homes and a ridiculously horrendously close knit found family of misfits! 😈
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 6, 2025
Best book I've read in a while!
I laughed! I cried! I laughed until I cried! The hospital scene is epic. This book is awesome and I want to be part of this family so badly.. I think I'm a perfect fit. I'm so happy I've discovered Casey and I'm quickly working my way through his books. Thanks for the guffaws, Casey, and I'm looking forward to Mateo's story.
I laughed! I cried! I laughed until I cried! The hospital scene is epic. This book is awesome and I want to be part of this family so badly.. I think I'm a perfect fit. I'm so happy I've discovered Casey and I'm quickly working my way through his books. Thanks for the guffaws, Casey, and I'm looking forward to Mateo's story.
May 7, 2025
Properly Hugging the Neighbor . . .
Laughter is an automatic draw to a good story for me. Our characters are also worth knowing. Mike Albert just moved into the neighborhood. Mike is an English teacher. As he stands in the driveway resting after the stressful move, his eyes catch a glimpse of his dog getting to enthusiastically hug a neighbor… one leg at a time. The neighbor, Eliot, is a power lineman, and was rescued from the overly-friendly dog and greeted more appropriately by its owner. Will the two men enjoy getting to know each other with both of them preferring to “play it safe” and not let others get close to them? Or will they discover that sometimes you just have to reach out and take a chance? As already mentioned, laughter is an important ingredient in the pages and you may need to take some breaks to catch your breath!
Laughter is an automatic draw to a good story for me. Our characters are also worth knowing. Mike Albert just moved into the neighborhood. Mike is an English teacher. As he stands in the driveway resting after the stressful move, his eyes catch a glimpse of his dog getting to enthusiastically hug a neighbor… one leg at a time. The neighbor, Eliot, is a power lineman, and was rescued from the overly-friendly dog and greeted more appropriately by its owner. Will the two men enjoy getting to know each other with both of them preferring to “play it safe” and not let others get close to them? Or will they discover that sometimes you just have to reach out and take a chance? As already mentioned, laughter is an important ingredient in the pages and you may need to take some breaks to catch your breath!
May 11, 2025
The Lineman by Casey Morales is the 3rd book in his Heartstrings of Honor series. It is the story of a high school English teacher who has just moved to town, the lineman who lives down the street, and how they find love with the help of a crazy cast of characters who are with them every step of the say. Mike Albert has just moved to town and is going to teach English at Mount Vernon High School. He hates moving but is relishing a chance to start over in a new place. He has always loved reading and wants to share that experience with his students. He also has a very crazy Jack Russell Terrior, Homer, who is extremely excitable and has the habit of humping the legs of people he likes. When Mike is out walking him, he sees Elliot Hart cutting down limbs in 85 year old Mrs. Henderson’s yard. She is known for her weird Scottish meals and for asking risqué questions about love lives that are very embarrassing. And of course, Homer has to do his thing on Elliots leg which causes Mike to word vomit all over the place. Then later when Mike is at Home Depot, he sees Elliot there and he helps him pick out cabinet pulls and later eat lunch from Subway in the parking lot. They talk a bit about themselves and then discover Mrs. H. have been trying to set them up on a date and Mike asks him to come to his place for dinner. Elliot tells his good (read that as crazy) friends Susi, Matty, and Omar at their weekly dinner about Mike and Homer and they crack up and can’t wait to hear more. When he shows up at Mike’s he discovers the kitchen is almost on fire because Mike can’t cook which leads to delivered pizza and more talking about their lives. At school Mike has made good friends with Mateo who is a coach and teacher and also likes men and they have several talks, especially about some of the kids who are driving them crazy. Elliot invites Mike for dinner which was great, because Elliot can cook, which leads to a kiss and a hot love scene. Meanwhile Hurricane Beatrice is brewing in Florida and Elliot has to go down there for 2 to 3 weeks to help restore the power. Before he goes, they go to Trivia Night at Jockstraps Bar and Mike meets his friends and wows them with his trivia prowess. When Elliot leaves Mike really misses him and realizes he is falling hard for him. Elliot is starting to have similar feelings but is scared because he’s afraid he will have to change, but when he gets hurt during tornado cleanup Mike is there for him and basically moves in. That’s when he knows they are boyfriends and heading for more. At a weekend away at a cabin in the mountains they both know either of them isn’t going anywhere and they profess their love. Meanwhile Mike and Mateo have been spurred on by a student named Jamie who came to Mike for advice about liking boys and they have decided to start a support group at school, with the principal’s blessing. They are worried that no one will show up but in the end, everything works out for both them and the students they are helping. Then there is an epic ending at Mrs. H.’s house with all their friends and lots of seriously funny happenings that cements their love. Let me say that this is one of the best, and funniest books I have read this year. It is full of hilarious humor that at times had me laughing so hard that I was crying and yet has poignant chapters as the characters help high school students discover and show their real selves. Mike is somewhat awkward and completely adorable but is a great teacher and knows how to deal with kids. Elliot is a wonderful caring man who is good at his job and likes helping people. Together they have a relationship that is full of snarky banter and are cautious at first at how fast everything is going but know they want to be together. Their friends are definitely on the crazy side but egg them on to be with each other. And I can’t leave out Mrs. Henderson’s and Homer’s antics. The chapters on forming the LGBT club at school left me with a lump in my throat as the students finally found a place where they could be themselves. I also like how Mr. Morales showed the dangerous job linemen do and how they are underappreciated. I highly recommend this book, especially if you like stories between a nerd and the hunky man he comes to love with lots of laughter, snarky banter, and poignant scenes along the way.
May 15, 2025
DISCLAIMER: I received a free advance review copy of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily, and am not being compensated in any way.
When I was accepted for doing a review on this book the first thing I noted was that it was the 3rd book of the series. I’ve been burned before on jumping into a series without having read the earlier releases, so before even clicking open the front cover I first bought and read books 1 and 2. In reading those 2 books I was introduced to our 1st MC, as he was a side character in both.
Elliot Hart is a Lineman (he is the title character of the book). Elliot would technically fit that “shy and quiet” character trope, but in reality it’s more like “outgoing and friendly but no confidence when it comes to dating.” In consequence he’s never really been able to make a relationship work, so he’s kind of drifted into short-term things (aka one-nighters) and not really dating. Elliot is an all-around nice guy, and the kind of neighbor everybody wants. In fact, in Elliot’s first appearance in this book we find him helping and elderly neighbor clean up a fallen limb from her yard (Mrs. H. is a total HOOT by the way – I wound up busting a gut every time one of the guys talked to her). The thing is though, Elliot is pretty sure that gay guys looking to partner up with a blue-collar electrical utility worker are probably few and far between. Anytime Elliot meets somebody new, he just kind of presumes that at some point the new fella is going to get bored and bail.
Mike Albert is a high school English/Literature teacher. He’s just bought a house located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Elliot and Mrs. H. are two of his new neighbors. Mike’s dating history isn’t any more glamorous than Elliot’s. Like Elliot, Mike also believes that he’s just not that much of a catch. He genuinely believes that the majority of gay men are not likely to be interested in a red-headed trivia-loving self-described book nerd. Mike also has a little bit of social anxiety that can lead him into diarrhea of the mouth when meeting new people. In addition, the fact that his last serious relationship ended with him getting rejected in favor of the closet and a female fiancé doesn’t really help his self-confidence any.
On Mike’s first walk-around with Homer (his feisty and friendly Jack Russel dog) Mike meets Elliot and Mrs. H in a rather unique way. I’m not going to spoil it, but while I read a LOT of romance books I have NEVER read a first-meet like this one, and it was HILARIOUS.
Both Mike and Elliot are instantly smitten, but both are fighting it. Since neither guy thinks much of himself as a potential romantic partner, they are each reluctant to get involved with someone they really LIKE, feeling like it will just hurt that much more when the whole think inevitably falls apart. On top of that, each separately feels that using the R word (you know, the scary one – RELATIONSHIP) and even worse TALKING about FEELINGS will only bring their budding “whatever this is” to a conclusion that much faster. And yes, both Mike and Elliot at various times referred to their dating as “whatever this is”/”whatever it is” both with each other and in conversations with friends.
Since the book takes place during hurricane season and Elliot is an Electrical Lineman, there is absolutely some tension hard moments related to some situations that are beyond the guys’ control. Thankfully though, it’s not the Sturm-und-Drang type of stuff that romance is so stereotypically known for. This book’s drama is the kind that wakes the MC’s up, and makes them realize that they are on the same page, have been on the same page for quite some time, and it’s high time they just admit the fact and enjoy.
For me this book was an easy 4.5 of 5. It would have been a straight-up 5/5, but about 2/3 of the way through the book I started to find the “advice” that Mike and Elliot got from others around them getting a bit old. There were a couple of characters that I wished I could have whispered into their ears that the “encouragement” they were providing wasn’t particularly useful, and that BUTTING OUT might have actually been more helpful.
When I was accepted for doing a review on this book the first thing I noted was that it was the 3rd book of the series. I’ve been burned before on jumping into a series without having read the earlier releases, so before even clicking open the front cover I first bought and read books 1 and 2. In reading those 2 books I was introduced to our 1st MC, as he was a side character in both.
Elliot Hart is a Lineman (he is the title character of the book). Elliot would technically fit that “shy and quiet” character trope, but in reality it’s more like “outgoing and friendly but no confidence when it comes to dating.” In consequence he’s never really been able to make a relationship work, so he’s kind of drifted into short-term things (aka one-nighters) and not really dating. Elliot is an all-around nice guy, and the kind of neighbor everybody wants. In fact, in Elliot’s first appearance in this book we find him helping and elderly neighbor clean up a fallen limb from her yard (Mrs. H. is a total HOOT by the way – I wound up busting a gut every time one of the guys talked to her). The thing is though, Elliot is pretty sure that gay guys looking to partner up with a blue-collar electrical utility worker are probably few and far between. Anytime Elliot meets somebody new, he just kind of presumes that at some point the new fella is going to get bored and bail.
Mike Albert is a high school English/Literature teacher. He’s just bought a house located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Elliot and Mrs. H. are two of his new neighbors. Mike’s dating history isn’t any more glamorous than Elliot’s. Like Elliot, Mike also believes that he’s just not that much of a catch. He genuinely believes that the majority of gay men are not likely to be interested in a red-headed trivia-loving self-described book nerd. Mike also has a little bit of social anxiety that can lead him into diarrhea of the mouth when meeting new people. In addition, the fact that his last serious relationship ended with him getting rejected in favor of the closet and a female fiancé doesn’t really help his self-confidence any.
On Mike’s first walk-around with Homer (his feisty and friendly Jack Russel dog) Mike meets Elliot and Mrs. H in a rather unique way. I’m not going to spoil it, but while I read a LOT of romance books I have NEVER read a first-meet like this one, and it was HILARIOUS.
Both Mike and Elliot are instantly smitten, but both are fighting it. Since neither guy thinks much of himself as a potential romantic partner, they are each reluctant to get involved with someone they really LIKE, feeling like it will just hurt that much more when the whole think inevitably falls apart. On top of that, each separately feels that using the R word (you know, the scary one – RELATIONSHIP) and even worse TALKING about FEELINGS will only bring their budding “whatever this is” to a conclusion that much faster. And yes, both Mike and Elliot at various times referred to their dating as “whatever this is”/”whatever it is” both with each other and in conversations with friends.
Since the book takes place during hurricane season and Elliot is an Electrical Lineman, there is absolutely some tension hard moments related to some situations that are beyond the guys’ control. Thankfully though, it’s not the Sturm-und-Drang type of stuff that romance is so stereotypically known for. This book’s drama is the kind that wakes the MC’s up, and makes them realize that they are on the same page, have been on the same page for quite some time, and it’s high time they just admit the fact and enjoy.
For me this book was an easy 4.5 of 5. It would have been a straight-up 5/5, but about 2/3 of the way through the book I started to find the “advice” that Mike and Elliot got from others around them getting a bit old. There were a couple of characters that I wished I could have whispered into their ears that the “encouragement” they were providing wasn’t particularly useful, and that BUTTING OUT might have actually been more helpful.
April 25, 2025
✨️⚡️✨️ARC REVIEW!!!✨️⚡️✨️
THE LINEMAN by Casey Morales
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I received an E-book ARC edition of this novel in exchange for an honest review. It is Book Three of the Heartstrings of Honor series. It will be available April 29th on Amazon & Kindle Unlimited:
https://www.amzn.com/B0DRW5R8P2
This is a fast-paced, 391-page hilarious side-splitting Rom-Com MM romance where our MCs are in a race to fall first. Written in a duel POV, this contemporary novel has 6 reasons to have Hart, and 1 big reason to be spicy. You can never have too much lube. Introduced in a previous book, Elliot is a Lineman, an unsung hero climbing power poles to keep the lights on. He’s big, like Reacher massive…. EVERYWHERE😏. Even though he looks gruff and is slightly serious looking, he has an adorable lopsided smile that melts people. Mike just moved to the neighborhood and is a teacher. He is an anxiety filled, nervous babbler with insecure internal dialogue, but once he’s comfortable with people or his surroundings, he shows his confidence and sassy side. Their story takes us on a sweet and endearing trajectory while navigating through Elliot's tense work life and Mike dodging his students' verbal assaults while trying to help those find their place in this world.
But my review is not about them. It’s about the ensemble. Yes, our MCs are front and center, and you fall for them just fast as they do for each other. Go with me here….
ENSEMBLE!!! This was probably the best supporting cast of characters I’ve ever read! I’ve never laughed so hard. I was leaking tears.
👵Mrs. Henderson, the 80 year old Scottish neighbor should come with her own Trigger Warnings! Don’t ever think she couldn’t say or do anything worse than she already has because she always out does herself. I don’t think anyone could ever write an out of control Grandma figure better than Casey Morales. All other authors should just give up now.
🏀Mateo Ricci, the high school basketball coach, where Mike, an English Teacher, just started working. They become fast friends. Mateo is a hardcore Italian, with a big smile, an awesome sense of humor, and the biggest heart. He truly cares about everyone, especially his students and players. He’s gay but doesn’t promote it while he also doesn’t hide it. Quoting Elliot, he's “gay in the sheets while straight on the streets". He goes down a plot line to help others while also maybe setting up his own book, I hope.🤞
🐶Homer, Mike's dog that’s chaos in a coke bottle shaken up. A true Tasmanian Devil of terror. And a humping machine! He is responsible for the beginning of this whole novel, so we owe a lot of thanks and belly rubs to him.
🫂🏥 Our Friends and Nurses for book 2, Matty, Omar and Sisi. There are no words to describe the kind of relationship this group has. Their group motto should be, ‘If it’s not an insult, it’s not Love.’ RuPaul Drag Race Queens could learn a thing or two of how to read and throw a dig at someone.
Collectively , all these characters together make mayhem, and I couldn’t get enough! I never wanted it to end!
Now, I have only read a handful of Casey's book, but this was hands down my favorite so far. The humor was top tier and beyond creative. Some of the topics and one liners he came up with blew my mind. I also really loved and appreciated the high school plot line. It brought some depth to the humorous nature of the novel. It was also important to me in my heart, as being originally from Atlanta, Georgia myself, and not being comfortable in my own skin, let alone being accepted in the late 90s and early 2000s. This showed even though times have changed for the better since then, we still are no where near where we need to be and that everyone should never be made to feel like they have to fold in on themselves to become invincible just to get by. I hope this plot will carry into the next book.
💜HAPPY READING 🫶
THE LINEMAN by Casey Morales
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I received an E-book ARC edition of this novel in exchange for an honest review. It is Book Three of the Heartstrings of Honor series. It will be available April 29th on Amazon & Kindle Unlimited:
https://www.amzn.com/B0DRW5R8P2
This is a fast-paced, 391-page hilarious side-splitting Rom-Com MM romance where our MCs are in a race to fall first. Written in a duel POV, this contemporary novel has 6 reasons to have Hart, and 1 big reason to be spicy. You can never have too much lube. Introduced in a previous book, Elliot is a Lineman, an unsung hero climbing power poles to keep the lights on. He’s big, like Reacher massive…. EVERYWHERE😏. Even though he looks gruff and is slightly serious looking, he has an adorable lopsided smile that melts people. Mike just moved to the neighborhood and is a teacher. He is an anxiety filled, nervous babbler with insecure internal dialogue, but once he’s comfortable with people or his surroundings, he shows his confidence and sassy side. Their story takes us on a sweet and endearing trajectory while navigating through Elliot's tense work life and Mike dodging his students' verbal assaults while trying to help those find their place in this world.
But my review is not about them. It’s about the ensemble. Yes, our MCs are front and center, and you fall for them just fast as they do for each other. Go with me here….
ENSEMBLE!!! This was probably the best supporting cast of characters I’ve ever read! I’ve never laughed so hard. I was leaking tears.
👵Mrs. Henderson, the 80 year old Scottish neighbor should come with her own Trigger Warnings! Don’t ever think she couldn’t say or do anything worse than she already has because she always out does herself. I don’t think anyone could ever write an out of control Grandma figure better than Casey Morales. All other authors should just give up now.
🏀Mateo Ricci, the high school basketball coach, where Mike, an English Teacher, just started working. They become fast friends. Mateo is a hardcore Italian, with a big smile, an awesome sense of humor, and the biggest heart. He truly cares about everyone, especially his students and players. He’s gay but doesn’t promote it while he also doesn’t hide it. Quoting Elliot, he's “gay in the sheets while straight on the streets". He goes down a plot line to help others while also maybe setting up his own book, I hope.🤞
🐶Homer, Mike's dog that’s chaos in a coke bottle shaken up. A true Tasmanian Devil of terror. And a humping machine! He is responsible for the beginning of this whole novel, so we owe a lot of thanks and belly rubs to him.
🫂🏥 Our Friends and Nurses for book 2, Matty, Omar and Sisi. There are no words to describe the kind of relationship this group has. Their group motto should be, ‘If it’s not an insult, it’s not Love.’ RuPaul Drag Race Queens could learn a thing or two of how to read and throw a dig at someone.
Collectively , all these characters together make mayhem, and I couldn’t get enough! I never wanted it to end!
Now, I have only read a handful of Casey's book, but this was hands down my favorite so far. The humor was top tier and beyond creative. Some of the topics and one liners he came up with blew my mind. I also really loved and appreciated the high school plot line. It brought some depth to the humorous nature of the novel. It was also important to me in my heart, as being originally from Atlanta, Georgia myself, and not being comfortable in my own skin, let alone being accepted in the late 90s and early 2000s. This showed even though times have changed for the better since then, we still are no where near where we need to be and that everyone should never be made to feel like they have to fold in on themselves to become invincible just to get by. I hope this plot will carry into the next book.
💜HAPPY READING 🫶
May 11, 2025
The title of this book and the author spoke to me, a message that said I had to read it, not just because I love Casey’s writing, but because my husband was one of those heroes no one sees. He was a telephone lineman before the days of fiber optic and buried cables, climbing a pole to keep communication going, just like the power linemen and cable linemen, keeping the things we consider to be essential to life functioning, often without thought to those who deliver for us and often put their lives on the line. So I salute Casey for honoring those unsung heroes in the characters of Elliot and Rodriguez.
I feel he honored another group of largely unsung heroes today, the teachers who educate and inspire and constantly look for ways to improve things for their students. Speaking as a former teacher of over four decades, teachers used to be respected for their training and education in how children learn and process information, but today, not so much. Trying to turn young minds into critical thinkers and problem solvers gets lost in the various narratives out there and the competition from technology and social media, but the teachers I know and worked with want the best for their students and always are looking for ways to light that spark and get through to today’s youth. Teachers like Mike and Mateo are needed to inspire young minds, catch and support those kids that get lost in the cracks, are bullied or just fade into the background, trying to be invisible and just survive. So I applaud Casey for the two dedicated teachers in this book, too.
Along with the unsung heroes Casey honored, I loved this book for the humor running through it, frequently laughing out loud about something said or done as I read the book. I laughed long and loud with Elliot’s introduction to Homer and the many encounters afterwards. Mrs. Henderson was a hoot, saying whatever she wanted in very colorful language with no filter, matchmaking for Elliot and Mike, living vicariously through them, and serving up her Scottish meals to Elliot, Mike, and their friends. Even the steamy scenes are laced with humor in the descriptions — you know it’s serious to Mike and Elliot but you can’t help smiling at the same time. There are so many humorous parts, it leaves such a satisfied feeling.
But humor isn’t the only emotion there. There is genuine care and concern, sometimes with threatening tears as in the aftermath of the hurricane with Margaret; the feelings shared by Jamie and Jake at the LGBTQ meeting; the reasons behind Mike and Mateo and the club sponsorship, as well as the lasting impact that can have on a group of students who would normally not be seen; and the list of things that Mike and Elliot see in each other that led to being able to love each other.
I think this is a beautiful book showing the development of a lasting friendship to love relationship with two men who originally went into it as a short-term thing, not expecting any deep emotional connection or love. The characters are all engaging and relatable, individuals I would like as friends, supportive and caring, while the situations were realistic and developed naturally. The book was easy to get drawn in early and flowed throughout, making for an enjoyable and entertaining read with a nice message about unsung and unseen heroes among us. I definitely recommend it.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I feel he honored another group of largely unsung heroes today, the teachers who educate and inspire and constantly look for ways to improve things for their students. Speaking as a former teacher of over four decades, teachers used to be respected for their training and education in how children learn and process information, but today, not so much. Trying to turn young minds into critical thinkers and problem solvers gets lost in the various narratives out there and the competition from technology and social media, but the teachers I know and worked with want the best for their students and always are looking for ways to light that spark and get through to today’s youth. Teachers like Mike and Mateo are needed to inspire young minds, catch and support those kids that get lost in the cracks, are bullied or just fade into the background, trying to be invisible and just survive. So I applaud Casey for the two dedicated teachers in this book, too.
Along with the unsung heroes Casey honored, I loved this book for the humor running through it, frequently laughing out loud about something said or done as I read the book. I laughed long and loud with Elliot’s introduction to Homer and the many encounters afterwards. Mrs. Henderson was a hoot, saying whatever she wanted in very colorful language with no filter, matchmaking for Elliot and Mike, living vicariously through them, and serving up her Scottish meals to Elliot, Mike, and their friends. Even the steamy scenes are laced with humor in the descriptions — you know it’s serious to Mike and Elliot but you can’t help smiling at the same time. There are so many humorous parts, it leaves such a satisfied feeling.
But humor isn’t the only emotion there. There is genuine care and concern, sometimes with threatening tears as in the aftermath of the hurricane with Margaret; the feelings shared by Jamie and Jake at the LGBTQ meeting; the reasons behind Mike and Mateo and the club sponsorship, as well as the lasting impact that can have on a group of students who would normally not be seen; and the list of things that Mike and Elliot see in each other that led to being able to love each other.
I think this is a beautiful book showing the development of a lasting friendship to love relationship with two men who originally went into it as a short-term thing, not expecting any deep emotional connection or love. The characters are all engaging and relatable, individuals I would like as friends, supportive and caring, while the situations were realistic and developed naturally. The book was easy to get drawn in early and flowed throughout, making for an enjoyable and entertaining read with a nice message about unsung and unseen heroes among us. I definitely recommend it.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 5, 2025
DNF @ 20%
The author mischaracterizes Elliot in the blurb. He's not "no nonsense" when he literally makes jokes the first few times we see him.
What happened with the weird character reversal when Elliot asked Mike out? I understand Elliot getting nervous, but I legitimately thought I'd gotten their names mixed up when Mike suddenly acted very confident when he asked to cook for their date. Also, who the hell rubs circles on an acquaintance's back???
And why did Mike "try not to read into things" when he went out to eat with Elliot the first time? Elliot literally asked him out on a date, what did "read into things" mean in that context when romance was very much the reality?
I found some of their conversations to be weird or contradictory like:
- At the Subway, how did Mike know that Mrs. H was invested in Elliot's dating life? The only scene Mike and Mrs. H had together was the one where Mike's dog humped Elliot's leg and there was no discussion about Elliot's dating life then. I suppose it could've been referring to when Elliot asked Mike out and he mentioned something about Mrs. H, but he didn't finish the sentence nor was there any indication that Mrs. H was "very invested"
- When did Mrs. H try to set up Mike with her hairdresser? She acted like she didn't know Mike when she and Elliot talked. She called him "Mike something" and didn't say that they'd spoken, so it had to have happened after she and Elliot spoke. If so, why did we not see that or get more indication that Mike had been talking to his neighbors prior to this scene?
- At their first date, why did the author imply that Mike asking Elliot about his friends was somehow more intrusive than Elliot asking about Mike's family? At best, it was even, and worst, it's the other way around imo.
- Why did Mike think Elliot was going to be a "grumpy, strong, and silent type that only speaks in one word answers" when Elliot had literally been nothing but charming and even joked with him every time they'd been together? The disconnect this author has with Elliot as a character (aka the blurb) is wild.
- Mike saying that his dog humping people's legs isn't a thing he does when he literally said it was a problem he was working on the first time it happened.
I had to DNF because of these inconsistencies/weirdness with lack of explanation. It felt like the author was writing scenes without actual regard for what these characters were meant to be or making us assume things happened off screen for convenience. Elliot's apparently supposed to be grumpy, but we see literally none of that. Mike's supposed to be nervous, and while he is for the most part, he's then randomly very forward and brave like when he asked to cook for Elliot/the date going generally smoothly. I maybe would've stuck it out if the book was shorter, but wishy-washy characterization and contradictory story beats for 500+ pages do not sound like an enjoyable read.
1.5 stars
The author mischaracterizes Elliot in the blurb. He's not "no nonsense" when he literally makes jokes the first few times we see him.
What happened with the weird character reversal when Elliot asked Mike out? I understand Elliot getting nervous, but I legitimately thought I'd gotten their names mixed up when Mike suddenly acted very confident when he asked to cook for their date. Also, who the hell rubs circles on an acquaintance's back???
And why did Mike "try not to read into things" when he went out to eat with Elliot the first time? Elliot literally asked him out on a date, what did "read into things" mean in that context when romance was very much the reality?
I found some of their conversations to be weird or contradictory like:
- At the Subway, how did Mike know that Mrs. H was invested in Elliot's dating life? The only scene Mike and Mrs. H had together was the one where Mike's dog humped Elliot's leg and there was no discussion about Elliot's dating life then. I suppose it could've been referring to when Elliot asked Mike out and he mentioned something about Mrs. H, but he didn't finish the sentence nor was there any indication that Mrs. H was "very invested"
- When did Mrs. H try to set up Mike with her hairdresser? She acted like she didn't know Mike when she and Elliot talked. She called him "Mike something" and didn't say that they'd spoken, so it had to have happened after she and Elliot spoke. If so, why did we not see that or get more indication that Mike had been talking to his neighbors prior to this scene?
- At their first date, why did the author imply that Mike asking Elliot about his friends was somehow more intrusive than Elliot asking about Mike's family? At best, it was even, and worst, it's the other way around imo.
- Why did Mike think Elliot was going to be a "grumpy, strong, and silent type that only speaks in one word answers" when Elliot had literally been nothing but charming and even joked with him every time they'd been together? The disconnect this author has with Elliot as a character (aka the blurb) is wild.
- Mike saying that his dog humping people's legs isn't a thing he does when he literally said it was a problem he was working on the first time it happened.
I had to DNF because of these inconsistencies/weirdness with lack of explanation. It felt like the author was writing scenes without actual regard for what these characters were meant to be or making us assume things happened off screen for convenience. Elliot's apparently supposed to be grumpy, but we see literally none of that. Mike's supposed to be nervous, and while he is for the most part, he's then randomly very forward and brave like when he asked to cook for Elliot/the date going generally smoothly. I maybe would've stuck it out if the book was shorter, but wishy-washy characterization and contradictory story beats for 500+ pages do not sound like an enjoyable read.
1.5 stars
May 2, 2025
Where do I start? Probably with the sense of awe and wonder I have for Casey Morales and his ability to write with such humour! This is a touching, beautiful romance but oh my goodness I don't think bedtimes have included quite so much laughter ever... Yes, I have been reading it before bed and going to sleep with such a happy, warm feeling should not be overrated!
Mike has moved to a new home, a new neighbourhood, taken on a teaching role in a new school and already he is feeling embarrassed. Homer is the one to blame, mostly. Homer is his very friendly, some might say overly friendly, Jack Russell who appears to have taken an instant liking to Eliot. Mike has too and whilst he might have been opening staring at the hunk of a man at least he wasn't attached to said man's leg...
Eliot is a Lineman, a hero, an unsung one, who happens to also love doing odd jobs around the neighbourhood in his down time. In fact it seems the man doesn't know how to stop. Mrs H. doesn't help, she loves to find him thinhs to do and as soon as she see's how attracted Mike is she decides she is going to make sure Eliot has a man to do. Mrs H is the most outlandish 80ish year old that I think every one of us would love to have as a grandmother. She has no filter but the biggest heart.
Speaking of big hearts, whilst Mike may be having to fend of the notorious Jessica and bring some of the jocks in his classes into line he is also the one that Jamie, a shy gay student who wants to come out but isn't sure where to turn, to open up. If Mike can steer clear of kitchens, Eliot take better care when in his bucket, the pair might have a very happy future ahead of them. As much as there are layers upon layers of humour in this story underneath it all there are men who find one another, find the other half of their souls. These are the men who keep our world running with courage and determination, they are strong, steadfast and always there for one another - Yes Marry, Omar and feature too!
This is Book 3 in the Heartstrings of Honor series. There is no need to read them in order but they make a lot of sense if read that way. And I would want to know why you wouldn't want to have them all. They are a bright, bright light highlighting romance in a way no other author can, and recognising our unsung heroes in the best possible way. With respect and love.
Mike has moved to a new home, a new neighbourhood, taken on a teaching role in a new school and already he is feeling embarrassed. Homer is the one to blame, mostly. Homer is his very friendly, some might say overly friendly, Jack Russell who appears to have taken an instant liking to Eliot. Mike has too and whilst he might have been opening staring at the hunk of a man at least he wasn't attached to said man's leg...
Eliot is a Lineman, a hero, an unsung one, who happens to also love doing odd jobs around the neighbourhood in his down time. In fact it seems the man doesn't know how to stop. Mrs H. doesn't help, she loves to find him thinhs to do and as soon as she see's how attracted Mike is she decides she is going to make sure Eliot has a man to do. Mrs H is the most outlandish 80ish year old that I think every one of us would love to have as a grandmother. She has no filter but the biggest heart.
Speaking of big hearts, whilst Mike may be having to fend of the notorious Jessica and bring some of the jocks in his classes into line he is also the one that Jamie, a shy gay student who wants to come out but isn't sure where to turn, to open up. If Mike can steer clear of kitchens, Eliot take better care when in his bucket, the pair might have a very happy future ahead of them. As much as there are layers upon layers of humour in this story underneath it all there are men who find one another, find the other half of their souls. These are the men who keep our world running with courage and determination, they are strong, steadfast and always there for one another - Yes Marry, Omar and feature too!
This is Book 3 in the Heartstrings of Honor series. There is no need to read them in order but they make a lot of sense if read that way. And I would want to know why you wouldn't want to have them all. They are a bright, bright light highlighting romance in a way no other author can, and recognising our unsung heroes in the best possible way. With respect and love.
May 12, 2025
Casey Morales has quite a diverse range of books to his credit and I love the various series he has created. Heartstrings of Honour series is about the people who serve us all in the background of our lives frequently without the recognition they deserve. In this series so far we’ve had a Firefighter, a Nurse, and now a Lineman, with ‘Coach’ coming later.
I loved how Casey really hits the spot showing us what’s involved in such work and the men who give us back ‘power’ after the storms. Just thought I’d get that out there first so you know. Elliot Hart is a Lineman and lives in a small town in Atlanta, his neighbour in his cul-de-sac is a crazy old lady Mrs. H. She has no filter on her mouth when she asks him details of his love life or trying to set him up. It’s funny but shocking what she comes out with for a woman her age.
When Mike Albert, a School Teacher, moves in a few houses down she sets to work when she spots him walking his dog as Elliot clears a tree from her garden. But Mike’s Jack Russell, Homer does the job of introducing these two by running over to Elliot and humping his leg. Mike is horrified and embarrassed, Mrs. H loves it and cackles madly.
With the ice broken Elliott and Mike do become friendly often having coffee together, Homer still attacks Elliot’s leg. I liked how their friendship progressed and how Mike became part of Elliot’s Pub Quiz team, that’s how he got his nickname, The Professor, Mr. Know-it-all. Interesting characters they are that get their own stories. But it isn’t all roses, both Elliot and Mike have erected barriers for different reasons and it creates uncertainties.
There is a good storyline here where it highlights on what happens on a daily basis in the life of a Lineman and a Teacher and I loved how Mike got to help some of his students at a crisis point in their self discovery.
‘The Lineman’ is a good read and has hilarious situations, compliments of Mrs. H and her lack of finesse, plus Mike’s efforts at cooking an edible meal.
I strongly recommend you check out the variety of Casey Morales books, you won’t be disappointed, there’s Spy Thrillers, MM Romances to melt over, plus a series set in a Fantasy/Paranormal world.
I loved how Casey really hits the spot showing us what’s involved in such work and the men who give us back ‘power’ after the storms. Just thought I’d get that out there first so you know. Elliot Hart is a Lineman and lives in a small town in Atlanta, his neighbour in his cul-de-sac is a crazy old lady Mrs. H. She has no filter on her mouth when she asks him details of his love life or trying to set him up. It’s funny but shocking what she comes out with for a woman her age.
When Mike Albert, a School Teacher, moves in a few houses down she sets to work when she spots him walking his dog as Elliot clears a tree from her garden. But Mike’s Jack Russell, Homer does the job of introducing these two by running over to Elliot and humping his leg. Mike is horrified and embarrassed, Mrs. H loves it and cackles madly.
With the ice broken Elliott and Mike do become friendly often having coffee together, Homer still attacks Elliot’s leg. I liked how their friendship progressed and how Mike became part of Elliot’s Pub Quiz team, that’s how he got his nickname, The Professor, Mr. Know-it-all. Interesting characters they are that get their own stories. But it isn’t all roses, both Elliot and Mike have erected barriers for different reasons and it creates uncertainties.
There is a good storyline here where it highlights on what happens on a daily basis in the life of a Lineman and a Teacher and I loved how Mike got to help some of his students at a crisis point in their self discovery.
‘The Lineman’ is a good read and has hilarious situations, compliments of Mrs. H and her lack of finesse, plus Mike’s efforts at cooking an edible meal.
I strongly recommend you check out the variety of Casey Morales books, you won’t be disappointed, there’s Spy Thrillers, MM Romances to melt over, plus a series set in a Fantasy/Paranormal world.
January 13, 2026
El is a lineman—you know, those unsung heroes who brave every weather to fix broken things so power can flow through your life again. They’re the unseen, unheard-of workers of wonder. That’s Elliot, or rather El. Over six feet of muscles on top of muscles, with dark eyes, hair. He’s a gorgeous man.
Now, there’s Albert. He’s actually pretty much the opposite of El. Fire red curly, wavy hair that swirled with massive different shades of red everywhere on his head, and blue eyes that just glowed from the locks of color. Being a high school librarian kept his knowledge spot-on. Brilliant wasn’t even the beginning of his many talents. But cooking wasn’t one.
He could burn water and actually has before, seriously.
And Mrs. H. who lives around the block. The 86 year old neighbor lady who seems innocent, but so far from it. Mrs. H. might start asking nice innocent questions that seem thoughtful only seconds later she is asking if your date is a screamer in bed?
Yes, she is that kind of person & will absolutely love her.
Wait until you meet the beast from Hell Homer.
It’s not every day you take your dog for a simple walk around the block, and you spot this incredibly tanned, chiseled god of a man with a massive chest, cobalt-blue piercing eyes & a smile It could make you forget your own name. Seriously, he was that hot. And when Albert's fingers went numb, the leash dropped, and Homer took off like a rocket. Wrapping his legs around El's Jean covered leg. Homer is relentless on making El’s leg his bitch.. Thump, thump, thump, thump. OMG, I was laughing so hard I almost peed my pants.
Oh, you’re going to love this book.
One of the best.
Iloved it.
Trace Dial
Now, there’s Albert. He’s actually pretty much the opposite of El. Fire red curly, wavy hair that swirled with massive different shades of red everywhere on his head, and blue eyes that just glowed from the locks of color. Being a high school librarian kept his knowledge spot-on. Brilliant wasn’t even the beginning of his many talents. But cooking wasn’t one.
He could burn water and actually has before, seriously.
And Mrs. H. who lives around the block. The 86 year old neighbor lady who seems innocent, but so far from it. Mrs. H. might start asking nice innocent questions that seem thoughtful only seconds later she is asking if your date is a screamer in bed?
Yes, she is that kind of person & will absolutely love her.
Wait until you meet the beast from Hell Homer.
It’s not every day you take your dog for a simple walk around the block, and you spot this incredibly tanned, chiseled god of a man with a massive chest, cobalt-blue piercing eyes & a smile It could make you forget your own name. Seriously, he was that hot. And when Albert's fingers went numb, the leash dropped, and Homer took off like a rocket. Wrapping his legs around El's Jean covered leg. Homer is relentless on making El’s leg his bitch.. Thump, thump, thump, thump. OMG, I was laughing so hard I almost peed my pants.
Oh, you’re going to love this book.
One of the best.
Iloved it.
Trace Dial
April 25, 2025
Casey is writing a series on guys that are out there in the real world making things happen like most of us, not fantasy-type characters. They have all been very low-angst and fun to read, and this third installment in the series is no exception. You can read these books stand-alone, but with a cast of recurring characters it would have more impact if you read them in order.
Mike is a high-school English teacher with not much filter. Eliot, who we met in the previous book, is a lineman for Georgia Power and more of a strong/silent kinda guy. He's got an 80-something neighbor "Mrs H" of Scottish decent who he's close with, and when Mike buys a house on their cul-de-sac and moves in with his "terror-terrier" Homer, things get interesting very quickly. Mike is a trim redhead and Eliot is a Greek-god type. They each have resisted all temptation so far in forming any kind of romantic relationships. But sparks fly from their initial meeting and off we go on their journey!
Eliot is part of a friendship circle that includes Matty, Omar & Sisi from the Nursing book. They re-appear here and Mike is welcomed with open arms into their group. Mrs H. hosts some dinners for the guys individually and collectively and has plenty of input into their romance, including their bedroom gymnastics. And horny pup Homer stirs-up trouble whenever he appears. The heat is turned-up a notch in this book and there is some really laugh-out-loud hilarity so be prepared to be highly entertained. And Casey gives us a really compelling HEA. This one is 500+ pages of fun and romance, so kick back and enjoy the ride. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mike is a high-school English teacher with not much filter. Eliot, who we met in the previous book, is a lineman for Georgia Power and more of a strong/silent kinda guy. He's got an 80-something neighbor "Mrs H" of Scottish decent who he's close with, and when Mike buys a house on their cul-de-sac and moves in with his "terror-terrier" Homer, things get interesting very quickly. Mike is a trim redhead and Eliot is a Greek-god type. They each have resisted all temptation so far in forming any kind of romantic relationships. But sparks fly from their initial meeting and off we go on their journey!
Eliot is part of a friendship circle that includes Matty, Omar & Sisi from the Nursing book. They re-appear here and Mike is welcomed with open arms into their group. Mrs H. hosts some dinners for the guys individually and collectively and has plenty of input into their romance, including their bedroom gymnastics. And horny pup Homer stirs-up trouble whenever he appears. The heat is turned-up a notch in this book and there is some really laugh-out-loud hilarity so be prepared to be highly entertained. And Casey gives us a really compelling HEA. This one is 500+ pages of fun and romance, so kick back and enjoy the ride. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
July 16, 2025
Mike’s and Elliot’s first meeting in this romance presages their mildly bumpy road to their HEA. Mike’s dog, Homer, ahem expresses his lust for Elliot’s leg, much to Mike’s chagrin. Turns out that Homer’s lustful nature is a perennial problem for Mike, but Elliot takes it in stride. As we get to know Mike, we learn that he’s quick with a comeback – a useful skill for a high school English teacher dealing with sassy teens. His repartee with a pushy young woman in class is particularly funny.
Elliot, on the other hand, is more taciturn. He works as a lineman, maintaining and repairing electrical lines. It’s a mostly thankless job, as people don’t think about their electricity until their service is interrupted. It’s a necessary job, and can be a dangerous one.
It’s Mrs. Henderson – neighbor on the cul-de-sac where Mike and Elliot both live – who pushes them both toward dating. Mrs. H is hilarious – an 85-year-old widow who swears like a sailor, and has absolutely no filter. She serves up possibly made up Scottish dishes, and her opinions, to both men freely.
As I said, their road to love is not easy – Elliot is away for some time responding to a natural disaster, Mike becomes an unofficial counselor for a young gay teen. Still, this very real, slice-of-life style, romance appealed to me in a way the unrealistic “billionaire rescues rent boy” ones just don’t at this point. Mrs. H and Homer, as well as Mike’s incorrigible students, are a bonus.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Elliot, on the other hand, is more taciturn. He works as a lineman, maintaining and repairing electrical lines. It’s a mostly thankless job, as people don’t think about their electricity until their service is interrupted. It’s a necessary job, and can be a dangerous one.
It’s Mrs. Henderson – neighbor on the cul-de-sac where Mike and Elliot both live – who pushes them both toward dating. Mrs. H is hilarious – an 85-year-old widow who swears like a sailor, and has absolutely no filter. She serves up possibly made up Scottish dishes, and her opinions, to both men freely.
As I said, their road to love is not easy – Elliot is away for some time responding to a natural disaster, Mike becomes an unofficial counselor for a young gay teen. Still, this very real, slice-of-life style, romance appealed to me in a way the unrealistic “billionaire rescues rent boy” ones just don’t at this point. Mrs. H and Homer, as well as Mike’s incorrigible students, are a bonus.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 9, 2025
The Lineman by Casey Morales is the 3rd book in the Heartstrings of honour, an MM romance series
With this one based around a romance between Elliot a brawny lineman and Mike a ginger heard English teacher, add to this a crazy Scottish woman and a randy Jack Russel, you have the perfect spicy romcom novel.
At 511 pages The Lineman is a long novel for the romance genre, however this does not mean that the story drags on, while the novel is definitely a MM romance, Casey Morales, dives into the work of of the 2 main characters,
Elliot's job of repairing electric power lines is given a large section of the novel, showing both how important and dangerous his job can be. Especially in Georgia and the surrounding States due to them being in the path of hurricanes.
The way that Mike’s section of the novel shows the difficulties of being a teacher and how influential they can be in a child's life particularly when dealing with sexuality. These scenes from a reader's perspective seemed to be handled well.
While The Lineman is a spicy novel, it is not an instant love, while Mike and Elliot have a connection from the start the two of them take their time in becoming a romantic couple as Casey Moles really does take advantage of the size of the novel
Added to this the comic relief of the dog and their friends The Linemen is worth reading both as a standalone or part of the series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
With this one based around a romance between Elliot a brawny lineman and Mike a ginger heard English teacher, add to this a crazy Scottish woman and a randy Jack Russel, you have the perfect spicy romcom novel.
At 511 pages The Lineman is a long novel for the romance genre, however this does not mean that the story drags on, while the novel is definitely a MM romance, Casey Morales, dives into the work of of the 2 main characters,
Elliot's job of repairing electric power lines is given a large section of the novel, showing both how important and dangerous his job can be. Especially in Georgia and the surrounding States due to them being in the path of hurricanes.
The way that Mike’s section of the novel shows the difficulties of being a teacher and how influential they can be in a child's life particularly when dealing with sexuality. These scenes from a reader's perspective seemed to be handled well.
While The Lineman is a spicy novel, it is not an instant love, while Mike and Elliot have a connection from the start the two of them take their time in becoming a romantic couple as Casey Moles really does take advantage of the size of the novel
Added to this the comic relief of the dog and their friends The Linemen is worth reading both as a standalone or part of the series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 13, 2025
Reading this book, has made me glad that I live in the UK where we do not have as much devastation that is caused by the weather. It has also made me grateful for the men and women who like Eliot who are linesman, risking their lives on a daily basis.
Eliot is the big silent type, best friends to Matty, happy to help his neighbours. Mike had just moved in down the road an English teacher who whilst walking his dog sees Eliot. There is an instant attraction and whilst Mike wants to make a good impression. Homer his dog has other plans.
Whilst there was an instant attraction, the relationship wasn't rushed and I enjoyed following Eliot and Mike as they got to know each other. I was also interested in learning more about Eliot's job and at times my heart stopped showing how dangerous his job.
It was good to catch up with Matty and Omar and we were introduced to a few new characters and whilst this is Eliot and Mike's story, Mrs H stole the show. OMG I have never laughed so much and it should come with a warning about having a drink whilst reading as I am sure I would have lost my coffee, if I was having a drink with some of her comments. Although she did have some competition from Homer who outdid himself a few times.
I really enjoyed this story and didn't want to put it down when I had to go to work, but I managed to sneak a few pages when I could. Seeing whose story is next has made me happy as Mateo was a great friend to Mike, so I am looking forward to his story.
Eliot is the big silent type, best friends to Matty, happy to help his neighbours. Mike had just moved in down the road an English teacher who whilst walking his dog sees Eliot. There is an instant attraction and whilst Mike wants to make a good impression. Homer his dog has other plans.
Whilst there was an instant attraction, the relationship wasn't rushed and I enjoyed following Eliot and Mike as they got to know each other. I was also interested in learning more about Eliot's job and at times my heart stopped showing how dangerous his job.
It was good to catch up with Matty and Omar and we were introduced to a few new characters and whilst this is Eliot and Mike's story, Mrs H stole the show. OMG I have never laughed so much and it should come with a warning about having a drink whilst reading as I am sure I would have lost my coffee, if I was having a drink with some of her comments. Although she did have some competition from Homer who outdid himself a few times.
I really enjoyed this story and didn't want to put it down when I had to go to work, but I managed to sneak a few pages when I could. Seeing whose story is next has made me happy as Mateo was a great friend to Mike, so I am looking forward to his story.
November 23, 2025
The Lineman (Heartstrings of Honor book 3)
By Casey Morales
3 Aussies Press, 2025
Four stars
A classic Casey Morales romance, charming and funny; strengthened by two real gut-punching moments that underscore the special appeal of the main characters.
Michael Albert is an introverted redhead who teaches high school literature in a suburb of Atlanta. His dog Homer is a Jack Russell terrier—and as a dog fan I can vouch for his authenticity. Mike makes the big “I’m a grownup” leap and buys a little house on a cul-de-sac outside of Atlanta. He starts a new job at the local high school. He’s a quiet, nerdy guy, and you can tell right away he’s got something good in him.
Right away, Mike meets one of his neighbors, a massive, muscled lineman for the electric company by the name of Elliot Hart. Embarrassing rom-com awkwardness ensues (helped by the aforesaid Homer). Elliot is the strong silent type, emotionally withdrawn to match his overscaled exterior. But his trio of crazy best friends suggests that there’s more to him than you might thing—and those friends are an important kind of Greek chorus for this story.
Add into the narrative a massive hurricane that devastates Florida and requires Elliot to travel there to repair damage to the power lines; and a shy teenager in Mike’s English class coming out of the closet, and you’ve got the makings for two major moments in the book that made me cry (against my will).
By Casey Morales
3 Aussies Press, 2025
Four stars
A classic Casey Morales romance, charming and funny; strengthened by two real gut-punching moments that underscore the special appeal of the main characters.
Michael Albert is an introverted redhead who teaches high school literature in a suburb of Atlanta. His dog Homer is a Jack Russell terrier—and as a dog fan I can vouch for his authenticity. Mike makes the big “I’m a grownup” leap and buys a little house on a cul-de-sac outside of Atlanta. He starts a new job at the local high school. He’s a quiet, nerdy guy, and you can tell right away he’s got something good in him.
Right away, Mike meets one of his neighbors, a massive, muscled lineman for the electric company by the name of Elliot Hart. Embarrassing rom-com awkwardness ensues (helped by the aforesaid Homer). Elliot is the strong silent type, emotionally withdrawn to match his overscaled exterior. But his trio of crazy best friends suggests that there’s more to him than you might thing—and those friends are an important kind of Greek chorus for this story.
Add into the narrative a massive hurricane that devastates Florida and requires Elliot to travel there to repair damage to the power lines; and a shy teenager in Mike’s English class coming out of the closet, and you’ve got the makings for two major moments in the book that made me cry (against my will).
May 23, 2025
As a fan of Casey Morales’s contemporary romance series dedicated to honoring everyday professions, The Lineman quickly earned a place in my heart. This is the second book I’ve read in the series, and once again, Morales proves his incredible knack for capturing the subtleties of each featured job—in this case, Elliot’s life as a lineman.
Paired with Mike, a teacher who’s both endearing and a total kitchen disaster, the romance is full of humor, warmth, and grounded emotional stakes. From laugh-out-loud moments like Mike’s dog’s “affection” for Elliot’s leg, to the unforgettable scene-stealing Mrs. H (seriously, that old lady deserves her own book!), Morales strikes a perfect balance between comedy and emotional depth.
The portrayal of long-distance relationships is refreshingly honest, especially set against the backdrop of a post-hurricane environment. One moment that particularly hit hard was Elliot’s rescue of an older woman during storm recovery—an act that beautifully highlights the heroism woven into his everyday life.
I also appreciated how Mike was portrayed as a teacher who truly cares about his students' real-life struggles, not just academics. It added another layer of heart to the story.
A thoroughly entertaining, heartfelt, and well-balanced read. Highly recommend to fans of funny-yet-serious MM romances with strong emotional payoffs.
Paired with Mike, a teacher who’s both endearing and a total kitchen disaster, the romance is full of humor, warmth, and grounded emotional stakes. From laugh-out-loud moments like Mike’s dog’s “affection” for Elliot’s leg, to the unforgettable scene-stealing Mrs. H (seriously, that old lady deserves her own book!), Morales strikes a perfect balance between comedy and emotional depth.
The portrayal of long-distance relationships is refreshingly honest, especially set against the backdrop of a post-hurricane environment. One moment that particularly hit hard was Elliot’s rescue of an older woman during storm recovery—an act that beautifully highlights the heroism woven into his everyday life.
I also appreciated how Mike was portrayed as a teacher who truly cares about his students' real-life struggles, not just academics. It added another layer of heart to the story.
A thoroughly entertaining, heartfelt, and well-balanced read. Highly recommend to fans of funny-yet-serious MM romances with strong emotional payoffs.
July 29, 2025
The Lineman (Heartstrings of Honor 3) follows Mike as he moves to his new home with his evil Jack Russell dog, Homer. When he takes Homer for a first walk he meets neighbours Mrs H and Elliot, the hot, well built and bare chested man of Mike’s dreams. It is an embarrassing encounter due to Homer’s ‘friendliness’ which comes second to Mrs H’s mode of conversation. Yeah, she’s a bit much but has a heart of gold. Elliot is the lineman of the title, one of the guys who reconnects the electricity when it fails.
When Mike starts his new job as English teacher he meets Mateo, the coach and world history teacher and they become friends and each other’s support network. Before long Mike and Elliot are getting to know each other and Mike gets introduced to Elliot’s own support network of Matty, Omar and Sisi at a trivia night. Elliot and Mike are fated to fall in love and the story follows them from their first steps to their conclusion via a hurricane or two and a stay in hospital for Elliot.
This is an enjoyable story with some crude moments and some sparkling conversations along the way. Mike and Elliot are wonderful characters and they get the ending they deserve. Some good stuff happens along the way as they deal with what life throws at them.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When Mike starts his new job as English teacher he meets Mateo, the coach and world history teacher and they become friends and each other’s support network. Before long Mike and Elliot are getting to know each other and Mike gets introduced to Elliot’s own support network of Matty, Omar and Sisi at a trivia night. Elliot and Mike are fated to fall in love and the story follows them from their first steps to their conclusion via a hurricane or two and a stay in hospital for Elliot.
This is an enjoyable story with some crude moments and some sparkling conversations along the way. Mike and Elliot are wonderful characters and they get the ending they deserve. Some good stuff happens along the way as they deal with what life throws at them.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 4, 2025
Book three in the Heartstrings of Honor series keeps the good vibes rolling with its trademark campy, snarky banter. If you enjoyed the previous installments, you’re in for a treat! This latest adventure had me laughing out loud and, dare I say, even brought me to tears.
The story introduces us to Mike, a high school teacher, and Eliot, a lineman, whose instant attraction sends them into a whirlwind of emotions. Their bond instantly draws in the snarky cast of familiar faces—think older women with a flair for trash talk, a hilariously uninhibited dog, and the beloved nurses from the last book. The humor is undeniable, and these characters elevate the already delightful plot.
I particularly love this installment’s focus on creating safe spaces for LGBTQ students. Mike’s determination to champion this cause introduces significant emotional depth, that addresses crucial topics like homophobia while still delivering plenty of heat between Mike and Eliot and some angst!
The culmination of their love story is set against the backdrop of a moral obligation—something that will resonate deeply with readers. The journey Mike and Eliot take towards their happily ever after is satisfying and authentic, making this book not just a joy to read, but an important one too.
The story introduces us to Mike, a high school teacher, and Eliot, a lineman, whose instant attraction sends them into a whirlwind of emotions. Their bond instantly draws in the snarky cast of familiar faces—think older women with a flair for trash talk, a hilariously uninhibited dog, and the beloved nurses from the last book. The humor is undeniable, and these characters elevate the already delightful plot.
I particularly love this installment’s focus on creating safe spaces for LGBTQ students. Mike’s determination to champion this cause introduces significant emotional depth, that addresses crucial topics like homophobia while still delivering plenty of heat between Mike and Eliot and some angst!
The culmination of their love story is set against the backdrop of a moral obligation—something that will resonate deeply with readers. The journey Mike and Eliot take towards their happily ever after is satisfying and authentic, making this book not just a joy to read, but an important one too.
July 15, 2025
The Lineman is a heartfelt and charming contemporary MM romance that effortlessly blends humor, warmth, and emotional depth. Casey Morales crafts characters that feel real and relatable Mike, the jittery English teacher with a heart of gold, and Eliot, the rugged lineman with a soft side beneath his gruff exterior, are an irresistible pair.
The story is a delightful slow burn filled with witty banter, genuine chemistry, and a cast of supporting characters (including an outrageously funny Jack Russell pup) that add just the right amount of chaos and charm. The pacing is steady, allowing the relationship to grow authentically, which makes their connection feel earned and deeply satisfying.
What really stands out is Morales’s ability to balance lighthearted moments with honest portrayals of vulnerability and past wounds, making the romance not only entertaining but also emotionally resonant. The Southern backdrop adds a cozy atmosphere that perfectly complements the story’s tone.
Fans of MM romance who appreciate well-developed characters, humor, and a bit of adorable disaster will definitely find The Lineman a must-read. I’m already eager to dive into the rest of the Heartstrings of Honor series!
The story is a delightful slow burn filled with witty banter, genuine chemistry, and a cast of supporting characters (including an outrageously funny Jack Russell pup) that add just the right amount of chaos and charm. The pacing is steady, allowing the relationship to grow authentically, which makes their connection feel earned and deeply satisfying.
What really stands out is Morales’s ability to balance lighthearted moments with honest portrayals of vulnerability and past wounds, making the romance not only entertaining but also emotionally resonant. The Southern backdrop adds a cozy atmosphere that perfectly complements the story’s tone.
Fans of MM romance who appreciate well-developed characters, humor, and a bit of adorable disaster will definitely find The Lineman a must-read. I’m already eager to dive into the rest of the Heartstrings of Honor series!
October 5, 2025
I loved this book. It was such a fun romance with hilarious humor, a cute couple, and one very... excited(!!) dog to bring them together. lol (*cue secondhand embarrassment*) Good world building and wonderful characters. I loved both Mike and Elliot. It was the most awkward meet cute (?) to have ever meet-cuted as Mike was smitten stupid, and his dog Homer took that opportunity to dash away, latch onto Elliot's leg and go to town. Poor Mike wished for instant death, and Mrs. H could have very well laughed herself to death gleefully watching the chaos. And let me tell you, I would absolutely LOVE to read a story just about her, her sailor's vocabulary, and her humor, quick wit, and bluntness. I think reading her observations of the shenanigans that happen around her would be the best and hours of entertainment! Despite his over-excitedness, Homer was a good boy with a lot of personality.
'Homer, for all his good-boy qualities, had one fatal flaw— he had absolutely zero boundaries. He loved everyone immediately and excessively, and no one was safe from his affection. Not delivery drivers. Not small children. Not even a cop who once pulled me over for rolling through a stop sign.'
A very fun and highly recommended read. 5 stars
'Homer, for all his good-boy qualities, had one fatal flaw— he had absolutely zero boundaries. He loved everyone immediately and excessively, and no one was safe from his affection. Not delivery drivers. Not small children. Not even a cop who once pulled me over for rolling through a stop sign.'
A very fun and highly recommended read. 5 stars
April 8, 2026
Started out great. I was really drawn to the two main characters. Then the old lady character was introduced. I'm used to seeing this type of supporting character in m/m romances, but I find, too often, that they are getting to be too much. I suppose Mrs. H was supposed to come off as quirky or eccentric, which I don't mind, but her dialog was absolutely obnoxious and rude. She kept talking about her vagina, whether it was dripping or dry, inquiring about the MC douching habits for bottoming, wanting pictures of their hard dicks and pink puckered holes. Honestly? Where does this come across as funny, interesting or informative? After the second unbearable conversation like this, there were at least four, I was ready to stop reading except they had introduced a high school student with some issues, and I became very invested in his story. Actually, his was the main character that I was interested in, the main couple was getting too angst filled for me. Questioning themselves and what the other person meant. I don't mind some of that, but this seemed a bit too much. Since there were some pieces of this story that I enjoyed very much, I am going to give the next novel COACH a try. It's a spin off of one of the characters. Hopefully, little or no, Mrs. H.
May 9, 2025
I found Lineman laugh-out-loud funny at times; then not at all at other times when the Mrs H character was speaking.
I enjoyed Mike’s cooking mishaps and the ragging he takes from Elliot.
Homer the Jack Russell - pumped on crack - priceless.
I was not comfortable with the chats with the neighbour, Mrs H. I found them over the top and cringe -worthy. I must admit I stopped reading her lines. Some of her comments/questions would have made sense coming from Elliot’s friends but not an eighty year old woman.
Some confusion: Elliot’s accident: he has a fractured arm and ribs, immobilised leg. I wasn’t sure if it was broken. Then we’re told he is walking with a crutch. So I guess his leg is broken and he has a cast. But then he goes walking in the forest and the crutch is never mentioned again. He seems to use both arms at times when it would have made more sense if he was balancing on a crutch. Also should a fractured arm not be in a cast?
When Rodriguez, is introduced at the end, his arm is in a cast, so the time lapse means Elliot should also still be in the cast but this is not clear in the story.
I enjoyed Mike’s cooking mishaps and the ragging he takes from Elliot.
Homer the Jack Russell - pumped on crack - priceless.
I was not comfortable with the chats with the neighbour, Mrs H. I found them over the top and cringe -worthy. I must admit I stopped reading her lines. Some of her comments/questions would have made sense coming from Elliot’s friends but not an eighty year old woman.
Some confusion: Elliot’s accident: he has a fractured arm and ribs, immobilised leg. I wasn’t sure if it was broken. Then we’re told he is walking with a crutch. So I guess his leg is broken and he has a cast. But then he goes walking in the forest and the crutch is never mentioned again. He seems to use both arms at times when it would have made more sense if he was balancing on a crutch. Also should a fractured arm not be in a cast?
When Rodriguez, is introduced at the end, his arm is in a cast, so the time lapse means Elliot should also still be in the cast but this is not clear in the story.
May 13, 2025
If you need a book that kicks off with a laugh, get this one. There is typical Casey humor spread throughout this book that makes you LOL no matter where you are listening or reading. Though I believe the supporting cast may need a book of their own. I mean, Mrs. H and her no-filter speaking. Then there is Homer (the doggo) that really knows how to introduce himself enthusiastically to the hottie helping Mrs. H! I feel for Mike having to teach "spawns of Satan", Bless his heart. He is dedicated to teaching and works hard to make sure he gives his students the best he has to give. Elliott, gosh, he is a bear of a man that makes sure the lights stay on, and the AC keeps running. Yep, he is a lineman. Now I work in this industry which, after this book, makes me giggle when I pass one of them at work or on the road. I can't get the picture of Homer introducing himself out of my head when I see one of our linemen. Anyway, Casey delivers yet another book that is filled with humor, sweetness, found family, and a HEA that makes you smile.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 22, 2025
The Lineman by Casey Morales introduces Mike Albert, a jittery English teacher who’s settling into a new home—only to be swept into an unexpected connection with Elliot, a rugged and irresistibly charming lineman. Their first encounter is nothing short of chaotic thanks to Homer, Mike’s overzealous Jack Russell Terrier, whose antics kick off their dynamic in the most awkward yet hilarious way.
Despite their contrasting personalities, sparks fly between Mike and Elliot, and Morales expertly weaves romance, self-discovery, and the power of community into this heartwarming tale. Mike’s anxious nature plays beautifully against Elliot’s steadfast presence, creating a dynamic that’s both endearing and engaging.
Adding to the humor is Mrs. H, the unapologetically blunt Scottish neighbor whose questionable culinary experiments and knack for embarrassing both men provide laugh-out-loud moments. Between her antics, Mike’s cooking misadventures, and the slow-burn romance, The Lineman is a delightful read that will leave you smiling. Engaging, funny, and full of charm, this book is the perfect pick for anyone craving a heartfelt story with a touch of humor.
Despite their contrasting personalities, sparks fly between Mike and Elliot, and Morales expertly weaves romance, self-discovery, and the power of community into this heartwarming tale. Mike’s anxious nature plays beautifully against Elliot’s steadfast presence, creating a dynamic that’s both endearing and engaging.
Adding to the humor is Mrs. H, the unapologetically blunt Scottish neighbor whose questionable culinary experiments and knack for embarrassing both men provide laugh-out-loud moments. Between her antics, Mike’s cooking misadventures, and the slow-burn romance, The Lineman is a delightful read that will leave you smiling. Engaging, funny, and full of charm, this book is the perfect pick for anyone craving a heartfelt story with a touch of humor.
April 30, 2025
The Lineman: Homer's love story! This dog is fabulous!
A pleasure to return to this series, this time with Elliot's story, which we discovered in the previous volume.
Mike and Elliot are as opposite as they are perfect for each other. I love their dynamic, watching them fall in love with each other as hard as they can. They're funny and charming.
A beautiful story of love and friendship, where they face challenges that only make them grow individually and as a couple.
And the secondary characters are hilarious too! Special mention to Mrs H. and Homer!
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The Lineman où l'histoire d'amour d'Homer ! Ce chien est fabuleux !
Un plaisir de retrouver cette série, avec cette fois l'histoire d'Elliot qu'on découvre dans le volume précédent.
Mike et Elliot sont aussi opposés qu'ils sont parfaits l'un pour l'autre. J'aime leur dynamique, les voir tomber amoureux l'un de l'autre aussi fort que vite. Ils sont drôles et charmants.
Une belle histoire d'amour et d'amitié, où ils sont confrontés à des défis qui ne font que les faire grandir individuellement et dans leur couple.
Et les personnages secondaires sont également tellement hilarant ! Mention spéciale à Mrs H. et Homer !
A pleasure to return to this series, this time with Elliot's story, which we discovered in the previous volume.
Mike and Elliot are as opposite as they are perfect for each other. I love their dynamic, watching them fall in love with each other as hard as they can. They're funny and charming.
A beautiful story of love and friendship, where they face challenges that only make them grow individually and as a couple.
And the secondary characters are hilarious too! Special mention to Mrs H. and Homer!
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The Lineman où l'histoire d'amour d'Homer ! Ce chien est fabuleux !
Un plaisir de retrouver cette série, avec cette fois l'histoire d'Elliot qu'on découvre dans le volume précédent.
Mike et Elliot sont aussi opposés qu'ils sont parfaits l'un pour l'autre. J'aime leur dynamique, les voir tomber amoureux l'un de l'autre aussi fort que vite. Ils sont drôles et charmants.
Une belle histoire d'amour et d'amitié, où ils sont confrontés à des défis qui ne font que les faire grandir individuellement et dans leur couple.
Et les personnages secondaires sont également tellement hilarant ! Mention spéciale à Mrs H. et Homer !
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April 29, 2025This book is fun, emotional, and completely addicting. It has everything—a hilarious love story, friendships that feel real, and moments that made me laugh out loud one second and tear up the next.
Mike and Eliot’s relationship is perfectly messy. Mike is a dramatic, anxious disaster, and Eliot is the calm, steady one who never stood a chance against Mike’s energy. Their chemistry is off the charts—whether they’re flirting, bickering, or just existing near each other. And when the emotions hit? They hit hard.
The humor is effortless but hilarious. From Mike overthinking Shakespeare to Mrs. H’s completely unhinged comments to Homer humping everything in sight, I laughed constantly. But the heart of the story is just as strong—every part of it was beautiful.
And that proposal?? Absolute perfection.
This story has the best mix of humor, romance, and deep emotion. The love story is swoon-worthy, the friendships are unbreakable, and by the end, I didn’t want to leave these characters behind. An absolute must-read
Mike and Eliot’s relationship is perfectly messy. Mike is a dramatic, anxious disaster, and Eliot is the calm, steady one who never stood a chance against Mike’s energy. Their chemistry is off the charts—whether they’re flirting, bickering, or just existing near each other. And when the emotions hit? They hit hard.
The humor is effortless but hilarious. From Mike overthinking Shakespeare to Mrs. H’s completely unhinged comments to Homer humping everything in sight, I laughed constantly. But the heart of the story is just as strong—every part of it was beautiful.
And that proposal?? Absolute perfection.
This story has the best mix of humor, romance, and deep emotion. The love story is swoon-worthy, the friendships are unbreakable, and by the end, I didn’t want to leave these characters behind. An absolute must-read
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