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Rainbow Blues
Having come out late in life, forty-three-year-old Luke Jordan is at a loss about how to conduct himself as a gay man. As a construction manager, he’s not interested in being out at work, but he’d like to find a boyfriend or at least some gay friends. Two years after his wife got all their friends in the divorce, he’s no closer to the life he wants. Zach, Luke’s adult son, takes charge and signs him up for the Rainbow Blues, a social group for gay blue-collar workers. At an event, he not only finds friends but meets Jimmy Alexander, part-time stage actor and full-time high school biology teacher. Jimmy loves the stage but wishes potential boyfriends weren’t so jealous of the time he devotes to it. When he meets Luke and finds him accepting of his many facets, he thinks it’s a dream come true. Their relationship quickly moves into serious territory, but their connection is tested to its breaking point by the offer of a juicy movie role that takes Jimmy to the opposite coast and into the path of a very sexy costar.
204 pages, Paperback
First published June 19, 2014
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May 29, 2014
There are many things to love about Rainbow Blues:
Both MCs are over 35 (Jimmy is 38 and Luke is 43).
Both are ordinary guys (Jimmy a high school biology teacher and part-time stage actor, and Luke a construction manager).
There is the sweetest damn lock-eyes-for-the-first-time scene EVER. Luke sees Jimmy on stage and is completely smitten. He can't even follow the play, he's so googly eyed over Jimmy. But when Jimmy glances at Luke, thinking Luke is the finest man he's ever seen, Luke seems to be glowering, and this worries Jimmy. Until Luke stalks over (at the urging of his friend) to Jimmy...and they just stare. And stare. Dear god, it was hot.
Luke's coming-out and divorce were done off-page, but the references to his married life and reasons for staying in the closet were believable. Luke was so dreamy with Jimmy, tentative but willing to truly be with the man he loved. When he first openly introduces Jimmy as his boyfriend to a coworker, I melted and got all choked up.
Luke's 24-year-old son, Zach, was realistically portrayed. He wanted Luke to move on and date, but he was also a little jealous of Jimmy and worried about his dad getting hurt. I loved that Luke stood up to Zach, and that Zach wasn't a whiny jerk. I also adored Zach's friend, Ryan, and definitely would love to read Ryan's story.
For the first 70 percent or so, this was like a total rainbows-and-unicorns read.
Both Jimmy and Luke want a long-term relationship. They want to settle down. They talk and get through some mild misunderstandings. They plan forever. I loved that!
And then Jimmy leaves town to film a movie, and there is a bigger misunderstanding and the distance apart wrecks some havoc on their relationship, and, yeah, Luke overreacts. So we get some angst and tears. But, hell, separations are hard. And my soul was soothed in the end.
The epilogue, dear mother of all that is holy and gay, was dreamy and perfect. *swoony sigh*
BUT
The fade-to-black sex scenes about killed me. They were so fucking aggravating. We get one (short, mild) on-page kissing/groping scene and then we get NOTHING.
Well, okay, we get:
Oh, he was ready for that amazing blow job....FADE TO BLACK.
First they could christen this room....FADE TO BLACK.
They were ready to take the next step with penetration...FADE TO BLACK. (We don't even know who tops whom, or if it was Luke's first time to bottom; we don't know anything! THE FUCK?!)
And my all time favorite:
Here's this glass dildo, throw it on the bed, stalk over, lick, dirty talk, wouldn't it be fun to...
Yeah, you guessed it...FADE TO FUCKING BLACK.
So not fair! I don't need smex fests in every book. Plenty of books are sweet and tender and read young, and that's fine.
But this book TOLD us all about how hot and dirty and amazing the sex was between Luke and Jimmy, and these men were ADULTS, but we didn't see/experience any of it. And that's just....
It's teasing and bullshit, is what it is.
It's a testament to how much I liked this book that I'm still giving it 4 stars despite my diatribe/temper tantrum above.
But, Ms. Burn, please: more ON-PAGE steamy scenes in the future! I'm willing to beg. And bake a cheesecake.
Both MCs are over 35 (Jimmy is 38 and Luke is 43).
Both are ordinary guys (Jimmy a high school biology teacher and part-time stage actor, and Luke a construction manager).
There is the sweetest damn lock-eyes-for-the-first-time scene EVER. Luke sees Jimmy on stage and is completely smitten. He can't even follow the play, he's so googly eyed over Jimmy. But when Jimmy glances at Luke, thinking Luke is the finest man he's ever seen, Luke seems to be glowering, and this worries Jimmy. Until Luke stalks over (at the urging of his friend) to Jimmy...and they just stare. And stare. Dear god, it was hot.
Luke's coming-out and divorce were done off-page, but the references to his married life and reasons for staying in the closet were believable. Luke was so dreamy with Jimmy, tentative but willing to truly be with the man he loved. When he first openly introduces Jimmy as his boyfriend to a coworker, I melted and got all choked up.
Luke's 24-year-old son, Zach, was realistically portrayed. He wanted Luke to move on and date, but he was also a little jealous of Jimmy and worried about his dad getting hurt. I loved that Luke stood up to Zach, and that Zach wasn't a whiny jerk. I also adored Zach's friend, Ryan, and definitely would love to read Ryan's story.
For the first 70 percent or so, this was like a total rainbows-and-unicorns read.
Both Jimmy and Luke want a long-term relationship. They want to settle down. They talk and get through some mild misunderstandings. They plan forever. I loved that!
And then Jimmy leaves town to film a movie, and there is a bigger misunderstanding and the distance apart wrecks some havoc on their relationship, and, yeah, Luke overreacts. So we get some angst and tears. But, hell, separations are hard. And my soul was soothed in the end.
The epilogue, dear mother of all that is holy and gay, was dreamy and perfect. *swoony sigh*
BUT
The fade-to-black sex scenes about killed me. They were so fucking aggravating. We get one (short, mild) on-page kissing/groping scene and then we get NOTHING.
Well, okay, we get:
Oh, he was ready for that amazing blow job....FADE TO BLACK.
First they could christen this room....FADE TO BLACK.
They were ready to take the next step with penetration...FADE TO BLACK. (We don't even know who tops whom, or if it was Luke's first time to bottom; we don't know anything! THE FUCK?!)
And my all time favorite:
Here's this glass dildo, throw it on the bed, stalk over, lick, dirty talk, wouldn't it be fun to...
Yeah, you guessed it...FADE TO FUCKING BLACK.
So not fair! I don't need smex fests in every book. Plenty of books are sweet and tender and read young, and that's fine.
But this book TOLD us all about how hot and dirty and amazing the sex was between Luke and Jimmy, and these men were ADULTS, but we didn't see/experience any of it. And that's just....
It's teasing and bullshit, is what it is.
It's a testament to how much I liked this book that I'm still giving it 4 stars despite my diatribe/temper tantrum above.
But, Ms. Burn, please: more ON-PAGE steamy scenes in the future! I'm willing to beg. And bake a cheesecake.
March 29, 2018
2.5 Stars
This story started out strong. I liked the fact that the MCs, Jimmy and Luke, were of a more mature age (38 and 43, respectively) when they finally found this big forever-type love together. Although their relationship was practically insta-everything, it didn’t bother me so much because they were both old enough to know their own minds, and they most certainly knew what they wanted from life and what they were looking for in an ideal partner. It didn’t take them long to work out that they fit perfectly in each other’s lives, sharing a sizzling chemistry that sparked the moment they first locked eyes, and solidifying in the realisation that they shared a lot the same values and hopes for the future. They were a sweet pair and I enjoyed watching them fall for one another and begin building a shared life together.
Unfortunately, I had a bit of a disconnect with the writing itself, and I certainly wasn’t a fan of the path that was taken during the final 30% of the story. There was a pesky separation towards the end (due to one character needing to leave for a prolonged work situation), but it was the unwelcome miscommunication arc, and the even more ridiculous reactions that came from it, which sadly provided the final nails in the coffin of my ever-decreasing enjoyment. For a while there, Jimmy and Luke felt really solid and trusting of one another, but then with the events towards the end of the story, I felt like they made Luke into a bit of a dithering twit, not staying true to the level-headed, mature adult that he was portrayed to be earlier in the piece. His reactions (or lack of reactions) didn’t sit right with me and even the lovely gestures at the very end – which lead to all things sunshine and happiness for the couple – weren’t enough to win back my affections.
Also, I did not like Luke’s son Zach or his friend Ryan, both 24 years old. In the opening scenes they seemed like promising support characters, but then Ryan was used in a secondary story arc that fell flat on its face and left me wanting, and Zach turned into an irrational and stubborn little brat, seemingly out of nowhere. They both came across more like teenagers, and annoying ones at that, than the college graduate twenty-somethings that they were meant to be. They just shit me, which was an absolute shame, and probably not the intended reader reaction the author was looking for.
And what was with the fade-to-black/off page sex scenes?! I know there is a time and a place for such things, depending on the story and the characters involved, but this definitely felt like the kind of story and relationship that would have benefited greatly from having some of those more intimate scenes shared with the readers, if for no other reason than to bolster our connection to the characters and their growing relationship. I have no doubt that the lack of sex scenes in this particular story reduced my overall enjoyment somewhat, but it was mostly the blatant teasing leading up to such moments, followed by the mention of how amazing it was afterwards, constantly, that just had me all frustrated and grumpy.
Okay, so this story was not a hit for me, but there was enough good going on here that I’m hoping potential readers are able to discern for themselves if this will work for them personally.
This story started out strong. I liked the fact that the MCs, Jimmy and Luke, were of a more mature age (38 and 43, respectively) when they finally found this big forever-type love together. Although their relationship was practically insta-everything, it didn’t bother me so much because they were both old enough to know their own minds, and they most certainly knew what they wanted from life and what they were looking for in an ideal partner. It didn’t take them long to work out that they fit perfectly in each other’s lives, sharing a sizzling chemistry that sparked the moment they first locked eyes, and solidifying in the realisation that they shared a lot the same values and hopes for the future. They were a sweet pair and I enjoyed watching them fall for one another and begin building a shared life together.
Unfortunately, I had a bit of a disconnect with the writing itself, and I certainly wasn’t a fan of the path that was taken during the final 30% of the story. There was a pesky separation towards the end (due to one character needing to leave for a prolonged work situation), but it was the unwelcome miscommunication arc, and the even more ridiculous reactions that came from it, which sadly provided the final nails in the coffin of my ever-decreasing enjoyment. For a while there, Jimmy and Luke felt really solid and trusting of one another, but then with the events towards the end of the story, I felt like they made Luke into a bit of a dithering twit, not staying true to the level-headed, mature adult that he was portrayed to be earlier in the piece. His reactions (or lack of reactions) didn’t sit right with me and even the lovely gestures at the very end – which lead to all things sunshine and happiness for the couple – weren’t enough to win back my affections.
Also, I did not like Luke’s son Zach or his friend Ryan, both 24 years old. In the opening scenes they seemed like promising support characters, but then Ryan was used in a secondary story arc that fell flat on its face and left me wanting, and Zach turned into an irrational and stubborn little brat, seemingly out of nowhere. They both came across more like teenagers, and annoying ones at that, than the college graduate twenty-somethings that they were meant to be. They just shit me, which was an absolute shame, and probably not the intended reader reaction the author was looking for.
And what was with the fade-to-black/off page sex scenes?! I know there is a time and a place for such things, depending on the story and the characters involved, but this definitely felt like the kind of story and relationship that would have benefited greatly from having some of those more intimate scenes shared with the readers, if for no other reason than to bolster our connection to the characters and their growing relationship. I have no doubt that the lack of sex scenes in this particular story reduced my overall enjoyment somewhat, but it was mostly the blatant teasing leading up to such moments, followed by the mention of how amazing it was afterwards, constantly, that just had me all frustrated and grumpy.
Okay, so this story was not a hit for me, but there was enough good going on here that I’m hoping potential readers are able to discern for themselves if this will work for them personally.
August 11, 2014
4.5 stars.
Read: 06/15
Re-read: 07 /16
Out of the blue, I was thinking of you.
This has been the only K.C. Burn book I've read. I love this book so much. Low angst, insta love, older men!! I'm in heaven. Luke is the PERFECT guy. I mean, he did everything right. I absolutely adored them, he was so sweet, observant, lovable and very sincere about his feelings for Jimmy! I truly liked Jimmy. I'm probably like him alot, he's emotional and at time so am I! Ha. No, but he was a really good character. One of my favorite scenes was were Luke kindly told his son that at his age, he knows what he is doing. I loved seeing him being confident and passion about Jimmy.
This who out of the blue, I was thinking of you gifts were so sweet. I've read this book now 4 times, and it never gets old. GAH someone write this author and ask if a possible sequel is getting churned out. I would love to see them with a baby! They are adorable. It's an easy read and sometimes that's what I think we need. Hands down one of my favorite CR MM books EVER!
Read: 06/15
Re-read: 07 /16
Out of the blue, I was thinking of you.
This has been the only K.C. Burn book I've read. I love this book so much. Low angst, insta love, older men!! I'm in heaven. Luke is the PERFECT guy. I mean, he did everything right. I absolutely adored them, he was so sweet, observant, lovable and very sincere about his feelings for Jimmy! I truly liked Jimmy. I'm probably like him alot, he's emotional and at time so am I! Ha. No, but he was a really good character. One of my favorite scenes was were Luke kindly told his son that at his age, he knows what he is doing. I loved seeing him being confident and passion about Jimmy.
This who out of the blue, I was thinking of you gifts were so sweet. I've read this book now 4 times, and it never gets old. GAH someone write this author and ask if a possible sequel is getting churned out. I would love to see them with a baby! They are adorable. It's an easy read and sometimes that's what I think we need. Hands down one of my favorite CR MM books EVER!
April 19, 2018
3 Stars
If you want a no frills romance involving a more mature couple, then look no further.
Having been in the closet for his entire adult life, Luke is ready to finally be out and proud. However, that’s easier said than done. When his thoughtful son signs him up for a group for gay blue collar workers, it proves to be a most fortuitous endeavor as Luke gets the chance to meet local actor Jimmy.
Jimmy hasn’t been so lucky in love, and he’s kinda resigned himself to never finding his Mr. Perfect. However, sparks fly immediately when he catches the eye of Luke and these two hit off with nary a hiccough. Jimmy can hardly believe his good fortune at finding such a catch!
When low or no angst works, it works and this proceeded quite easily. Oh sure, there are a few speed bumps (mainly in the form of Luke’s seemingly understanding son who suddenly becomes not so understanding and the requisite conflict that inevitably occurs towards the end) but overall, Luke and Jimmy don’t play games, attributing their ages and mutual goals to seamlessly mesh their lives together nicely and smoothly.
Though disappointingly low on the smexy details (hugely missing and ignoring the potential for exploring Luke’s sexual awakening), I liked reading about the steps and missteps of those first few heady weeks of dating someone you can’t stop thinking about and watching how things just naturally progress from lust to like to love. This doesn’t break romance records, but it was still a nice easy read and sometimes, that’s just what’s needed.
If you want a no frills romance involving a more mature couple, then look no further.
Having been in the closet for his entire adult life, Luke is ready to finally be out and proud. However, that’s easier said than done. When his thoughtful son signs him up for a group for gay blue collar workers, it proves to be a most fortuitous endeavor as Luke gets the chance to meet local actor Jimmy.
Jimmy hasn’t been so lucky in love, and he’s kinda resigned himself to never finding his Mr. Perfect. However, sparks fly immediately when he catches the eye of Luke and these two hit off with nary a hiccough. Jimmy can hardly believe his good fortune at finding such a catch!
When low or no angst works, it works and this proceeded quite easily. Oh sure, there are a few speed bumps (mainly in the form of Luke’s seemingly understanding son who suddenly becomes not so understanding and the requisite conflict that inevitably occurs towards the end) but overall, Luke and Jimmy don’t play games, attributing their ages and mutual goals to seamlessly mesh their lives together nicely and smoothly.
Though disappointingly low on the smexy details (hugely missing and ignoring the potential for exploring Luke’s sexual awakening), I liked reading about the steps and missteps of those first few heady weeks of dating someone you can’t stop thinking about and watching how things just naturally progress from lust to like to love. This doesn’t break romance records, but it was still a nice easy read and sometimes, that’s just what’s needed.
November 20, 2015
Poco puedo decir salvo que me ha parecido un mal libro, no hay por donde cogerlo. Los personajes parecen caricaturas, totalmente planos, sin ninguna profundidad, simples y en ocasiones también simplones. Y la trama..., hay instalove, instalust e instadetodo, no hay un proceso de enamoramiento, no existe la construcción de una relación, todo sucede muy rápido con unos cuantos clichés alrededor. Una pareja que la primera tarde que se conocen ya están pensando en una relación seria y al poco en comprar una casa o.O, ¿de verdad? A eso hay que añadirle situaciones que juegan peligrosamente con lo ridículo y poco creíbles.
No he sentido a lo largo de la lectura ninguna emoción excepto un WTF? constante.
No he sentido a lo largo de la lectura ninguna emoción excepto un WTF? constante.
May 23, 2014
Luke and Jimmy were a fun read for me. This is a sweet, slow progression that's more than a bit instalovey but wonderful and quite a rollercoaster of emotions near the end. I adored these guys.
I want this to be a series because what happens with Bennett? What happens with Ryan? I need to know! More please!
I want this to be a series because what happens with Bennett? What happens with Ryan? I need to know! More please!
May 30, 2014
This was such a cute story. I loved reading about a later in life couple (not old by any definition, but well beyond 20s). It is very low angst, but it isn't syrupy sweet. I have yet to read a KC Burn title that I didn't like.
May 5, 2021
I don’t know when I have read a more beautiful and well told story. Luke and Jimmy are two men who are older than most of other guys m/m romance books...but they are more than perfect. They are also just your average run of the mill guys...a construction foreman and a high school biology teacher/community theater actor. The characters made for an interesting story which revolves around men learning to adjust to life at 40. Good character development, interesting story with just enough tension to keep the reader turning the pages. I liked the idea of the community social club (Rainbow Blues), where guys to go to just have coffee and conversation without being judged or scrutinized. This was the first book by this author that my two book delivering friends had read and they weren’t as impressed as they have been with some others but they said they would try another. Later...happy to say they have delivered.
June 22, 2014
The premise of Rainbow Blues intrigued me, I love books featuring more mature characters. Those men are so much hotter than all these twenty and something guys who are crowding most of the m/m romances.
Luke is 43 and Jimmy is 38... these two have life experience and the story benefits from that. They are not perfect and they make mistakes but they know what they want. They talk, they fight, they get through some misunderstandings... they want to settle down, they plan a life together.
Usually I’m not a friend of insta-love stories but this one is really well done. You just feel the chemistry and the instant connection between the guys, the sizzling tension is hot as hell!
KC Burn’s writing style is warm and smooth, and the characters just drew me right in and I couldn't help but fall in love with Luke and Jimmy. They are just so adorable, cute and sexy all wrapped in one. Highly recommended for those who want a well done, sweet, funny and delicious romance without too much drama.
June 22, 2014
I have read and enjoyed many of this author’s other books and was glad to be able to read this one for review.
This was such a sweet and hopeful book. Luke has always been gay, but when he got his high school girlfriend pregnant, he married her and has a son he adores.
Now, many years later he is starting over, but life as a free-and-footloose gay man isn’t quite what he thought it would be.
But one evening he meets the gregarious Jimmy and it’s like a lightning strike for both of them.
They are drawn to each other and fall hard and fast.
I really liked this book, the calm and stable Luke and the more emotional and outgoing Jimmy are really great guys and all they want is to have someone to love and be loved by.
The road is a little bumpy, but not very. I think since they literally fell head over heels in such a short time that left more room for their insecurities.
I found it interesting that the normally unflappable Luke was thrown for a loop and Jimmy the more emotional one was able to be the rock for Luke when he needed it.
There is more kissing than sex in this book, which I didn’t mind one bit, it’s a sweet feel good story that I thoroughly enjoyed.
I have to add that I loved that Luke and Jimmy are a little older and that they can appreciate the second chances life is giving them.
January 10, 2016
4 solid stars
Well, wasn't that just sweet? Lovely little story about coming out late in life. A bit too insta-love-ish for my liking, but Luke and Jimmy were just so asorable, that I could roll with it.
Luke is 43, out since his divorce two years prior, and completely stuck in a lonely little life of work and isolation. The only highlight are his sunday brunches with his grown up son, Zach. Zach ends up forcing his father out of his isolation by signing him up for a gay men's social club, specifically for blue collar workers, Rainbow Blues.
Through this social network Luke suddenly gets a life: Friends, social interaction and trips on the town. On one such trip to the theater he meets Jimmy, the lead in the play. And after that Luke is a goner. Their meet is probably one of the sweetest 'eyes meet across a crowded room'-scenes ever. And the two are lovely together, right from the start. Insecurities, flaws and all.
Jimmy is 38, a high school teacher who acts in his spare time, still pining about the Hollywood dream he had to leave behind when he was a youngster. He puts his heart and blood into his acting, but his passion has been the reason for most of his failed relationships in the past, so even if he is as drawn to Luke as Luke is to him, he is a bit wary to begin with.
These two are wonderful together. Honest and refreshing, even if they move incredibly fast. But life is what happens when you are busy making other plans and when Hollywood comes calling, Jimmy's dreams of a life with Luke versus his life long dream of being a film star suddenly collide.
This is a slow and sweet story, which mainly revolves around the relationship of these two middleaged men, as well as Luke's adjustments to the life he wants to live and Jimmy learning what dreams are really important.
It is well written and flows nicely, even the insta love, the frustrating fade to black sex scenes (I wanted to know!) and the kind of annoying 'I am doing this because I love you' conflict at the end, is not enough to stop me from warmly recommending this story.
Post script: Did KC Burns ever write Ryan's story? Because I would read that!
Well, wasn't that just sweet? Lovely little story about coming out late in life. A bit too insta-love-ish for my liking, but Luke and Jimmy were just so asorable, that I could roll with it.
Luke is 43, out since his divorce two years prior, and completely stuck in a lonely little life of work and isolation. The only highlight are his sunday brunches with his grown up son, Zach. Zach ends up forcing his father out of his isolation by signing him up for a gay men's social club, specifically for blue collar workers, Rainbow Blues.
Through this social network Luke suddenly gets a life: Friends, social interaction and trips on the town. On one such trip to the theater he meets Jimmy, the lead in the play. And after that Luke is a goner. Their meet is probably one of the sweetest 'eyes meet across a crowded room'-scenes ever. And the two are lovely together, right from the start. Insecurities, flaws and all.
Jimmy is 38, a high school teacher who acts in his spare time, still pining about the Hollywood dream he had to leave behind when he was a youngster. He puts his heart and blood into his acting, but his passion has been the reason for most of his failed relationships in the past, so even if he is as drawn to Luke as Luke is to him, he is a bit wary to begin with.
These two are wonderful together. Honest and refreshing, even if they move incredibly fast. But life is what happens when you are busy making other plans and when Hollywood comes calling, Jimmy's dreams of a life with Luke versus his life long dream of being a film star suddenly collide.
This is a slow and sweet story, which mainly revolves around the relationship of these two middleaged men, as well as Luke's adjustments to the life he wants to live and Jimmy learning what dreams are really important.
It is well written and flows nicely, even the insta love, the frustrating fade to black sex scenes (I wanted to know!) and the kind of annoying 'I am doing this because I love you' conflict at the end, is not enough to stop me from warmly recommending this story.
Post script: Did KC Burns ever write Ryan's story? Because I would read that!
June 20, 2014
YAY, a novel with men who are not young whippersnappers, but older, in their forties.
Luke Jordan is 43, divorced with an adult son, having come out much later than most. He works construction, is not out at his job, but yearns for friendship and companionship with men of his own age and sexuality. Unfortunately, he has no idea how to go about finding these men, so he languishes alone and lonely until his son Zach signs him up for Rainbow Blues, a local group that meets once a month, where Luke can find like-minded guys.
And Luke not only finds a great friend, but also meets Jimmy Alexander, a teacher and amateur actor, and falls hard. The two begin a romantic relationship, and despite their differences are well suited to each other.
This book was cruising for 4 stars until Luke does a stupid thing that pissed me off, and hurt Jimmy unnecessarily. And that's my hang-up, so don't take my word for it. I'm just so over this trope that seeing it used here made me mad. In all honesty, it does fit the character of Luke to a T to see him do what he does, so I can't really fault the author for writing him that way.
The writing was lovely, with nice flow and believable dialogue, the characters well fleshed out and realistic. This is a true late bloomer romance that didn't need explicit sexy times to be superbly satisfying.
Give this a try.
** I received a free copy from the publisher. A positive review was not promised in return. **
Luke Jordan is 43, divorced with an adult son, having come out much later than most. He works construction, is not out at his job, but yearns for friendship and companionship with men of his own age and sexuality. Unfortunately, he has no idea how to go about finding these men, so he languishes alone and lonely until his son Zach signs him up for Rainbow Blues, a local group that meets once a month, where Luke can find like-minded guys.
And Luke not only finds a great friend, but also meets Jimmy Alexander, a teacher and amateur actor, and falls hard. The two begin a romantic relationship, and despite their differences are well suited to each other.
This book was cruising for 4 stars until Luke does a stupid thing that pissed me off, and hurt Jimmy unnecessarily. And that's my hang-up, so don't take my word for it. I'm just so over this trope that seeing it used here made me mad. In all honesty, it does fit the character of Luke to a T to see him do what he does, so I can't really fault the author for writing him that way.
The writing was lovely, with nice flow and believable dialogue, the characters well fleshed out and realistic. This is a true late bloomer romance that didn't need explicit sexy times to be superbly satisfying.
Give this a try.
** I received a free copy from the publisher. A positive review was not promised in return. **
February 7, 2018
3.7 stars
this is a sweet and angst free book, nice and heartwarming. (also steam free, but it's ok).
I was in the mood for something fluffy, so this book worked just fine. I would have preferred the epilogue longer, the ending is nice but compared to the rest of the story it seems a little bit rushed to me.
I recommend this one when you want an easy reading and you need sugar! 😀
this is a sweet and angst free book, nice and heartwarming. (also steam free, but it's ok).
I was in the mood for something fluffy, so this book worked just fine. I would have preferred the epilogue longer, the ending is nice but compared to the rest of the story it seems a little bit rushed to me.
I recommend this one when you want an easy reading and you need sugar! 😀
June 20, 2014
Ugh. I am going to sleep on it.
June 23, 2014
This felt so real. Luke was a mature man in the construction business lately trying to live the his life as it should be not as it was expected to be. He married young, knowing he was gay but she was pregnant. His first girl beard and he had gotten her pregnant. They lived as friends and raised a wonderful son. Now they were divorced (still friends), she was remarried and he was lost, wanting a relationship not just hookups, but not knowing how to accomplish that while working in construction. That is what was so appealing from the beginning as the MC was older, blue collar and a nice man.
Luke's young adult son, Zack, gifted him with a Christmas present of a gay construction worker social. Luke had also practically raised Zack's best friend, Ryan, as Ryan had had a bad home life. We were never given details of this home life, but hopefully that will be in another book.
Jimmy was a biology teacher and local stage actor. He had tried Hollywood out of high school but gave up after one year. He enjoyed teaching high school. He enjoyed stage acting. He was funny and full of energy. It was "eyes across the room meeting with lust" but it worked in this story.
Luke slid his hands up from Jimmy's waist and cupped that narrow-boned face, so unlike the broad planes of his own. Stereotypically, men didn't like to talk about their feelings or weren't willing to commit. He might even scare Jimmy off, but he'd spent so much of his life concealing his innermost thoughts and desires. So much time afraid of being himself. The spike of uncertainty when he'd woken alone had only cemented his resolve to stop hiding. If it scared Jimmy off, so be it, but he was too fucking old to play games.
"I was scared. You scared me... You scared me. When I woke up alone this morning, I thought I'd imagined our connection last night...I thought I'd mistaken a one-night stand for something more. Embarrassing, yes, but mostly disappointing. Because I like you, Jimmy. I want to get to know you better, in and out of bed. I don't want to play mind games or worry about power struggles."
Wow! A man who said what he thought. Loved it. Loved Luke. Loved Jimmy. Loved Luke's boys.
Luke's young adult son, Zack, gifted him with a Christmas present of a gay construction worker social. Luke had also practically raised Zack's best friend, Ryan, as Ryan had had a bad home life. We were never given details of this home life, but hopefully that will be in another book.
Jimmy was a biology teacher and local stage actor. He had tried Hollywood out of high school but gave up after one year. He enjoyed teaching high school. He enjoyed stage acting. He was funny and full of energy. It was "eyes across the room meeting with lust" but it worked in this story.
Luke slid his hands up from Jimmy's waist and cupped that narrow-boned face, so unlike the broad planes of his own. Stereotypically, men didn't like to talk about their feelings or weren't willing to commit. He might even scare Jimmy off, but he'd spent so much of his life concealing his innermost thoughts and desires. So much time afraid of being himself. The spike of uncertainty when he'd woken alone had only cemented his resolve to stop hiding. If it scared Jimmy off, so be it, but he was too fucking old to play games.
"I was scared. You scared me... You scared me. When I woke up alone this morning, I thought I'd imagined our connection last night...I thought I'd mistaken a one-night stand for something more. Embarrassing, yes, but mostly disappointing. Because I like you, Jimmy. I want to get to know you better, in and out of bed. I don't want to play mind games or worry about power struggles."
Wow! A man who said what he thought. Loved it. Loved Luke. Loved Jimmy. Loved Luke's boys.
September 9, 2014
"Out of the blue , I was thinking of you...
Out of the blue, I have no clue...
where's the sex, I was missing the heat"
I'm love at first sight junkies, always love to read that. But there's something missing after that earth shattering first sight.
I mean, really?
This one was a sugar coated diabetic induce!
I love sweet, I love mushy fluffy lovey dovey story but even there's twist in the end, it's still too sweet for me.
And...did I mention I like sweet? Still, too sweet.
The cover, I loved so much,it's so damn cute.
And there's BLUE everywhere, in the bedroom, scarf, gift box, furniture and even in the poem Luke made for Jimmy.
Blue everywhere.
And the sex, it's like what? I read Danielle Steele books or what. Please author, give us more detail...while Bennett wanted details, we're readers too need details, not just a foreplay and all of a sudden, Jimmy and Luke were panting and sweating after the bliss...where's the bliss????
We need details!
This one had potential to be sweet story I liked so much...but at some point, it's just an okay read for me.
2 stars for the story + 1 for the gorgeous cover.
June 26, 2014
3.5 Stars
This one had so many wonderful elements. I loved that the MCs were in their late 30's and early 40's. I loved that they were imperfect. I loved that they screwed up and made mistakes. And, I loved that things weren't always coming up roses.
That said, there was (IMHO) one thing that I would've loved but I felt was missing: too much sexy, smexy happened off page. Having most (but not all) of the sex happen off page was like ... chili without cheese ... ice cream without sprinkles ... hot cocoa without whipped cream. It was okay but. Come! On! It could've been spec-fucking-tacular.
Oh, and Luke was too close to doormat territory. I get irked when a relationship seems lopsided. I too often felt that Jimmy was all about Jimmy and not enough about Luke. I mean, why was it the first 'just outta the blue' present he got Luke wasn't until L.A.? Granted, it was a whopper of a present but still. I'm just sayin'.
Bottom line: Pretty good once it got going but I missed the sexy smexy.
This one had so many wonderful elements. I loved that the MCs were in their late 30's and early 40's. I loved that they were imperfect. I loved that they screwed up and made mistakes. And, I loved that things weren't always coming up roses.
That said, there was (IMHO) one thing that I would've loved but I felt was missing: too much sexy, smexy happened off page. Having most (but not all) of the sex happen off page was like ... chili without cheese ... ice cream without sprinkles ... hot cocoa without whipped cream. It was okay but. Come! On! It could've been spec-fucking-tacular.
Oh, and Luke was too close to doormat territory. I get irked when a relationship seems lopsided. I too often felt that Jimmy was all about Jimmy and not enough about Luke. I mean, why was it the first 'just outta the blue' present he got Luke wasn't until L.A.? Granted, it was a whopper of a present but still. I'm just sayin'.
Bottom line: Pretty good once it got going but I missed the sexy smexy.
June 20, 2014
Nice, easy, feel-good, no angst, lovely about-40-couple :) Well-rounded, believable - did I forget something?
July 30, 2018
New to me author. This is a mm contemporary story set in America. Life can be complicated and misunderstandings cause more confusion but love wins in the end. I’ll read this author again.
August 11, 2014
K.C. Burn is an auto-buy author for me. If you haven’t read her Toronto Tales series, what in the world are you waiting for? Well, Rainbow Blues did not disappoint. It is ripe for a sequel, as well. Just sayin’. There’s a whole other young gay character needs hookin’ up…
First of all, Ms. Burns’ main character is forty-three!!! Yes, I mean it. He is over thirty. And he still gets erections and feels desire and loneliness and insecurities. Meaning, he’s still a worthwhile human being. It is so great to read about a character who is over forty and is still a sexual being. STDs are running rampant through retirement homes for a reason, and that reason is sexual desire doesn’t disappear when you blow out the candles on your thirtieth birthday cake.
Rainbow Blues is an original idea. It isn’t like anything I’ve read before anyway. The name comes from a social group for gay men who work in blue collar professions and are closeted at work. It is just a social organization, not a dating service. This is where Luke, forty-three and divorced for two years after over twenty years of marriage, makes his first friend in decades. Luke’s son presents him with a one-year membership to the group for his second Christmas after the divorce. Seems Dad isn’t hiding his dismal social life as well as he thought.
It is during one of the group’s functions that he sees Jimmy. Here’s where it gets a little schmaltzy and predictable, but K.C. Burn does it with style, so I was able to overlook the cheese factor. Jimmy is the most beautiful human being Luke has ever seen. Cue the harp music, rainbows and butterflies. Jimmy is a little younger but appears much younger than Luke. This will eventually cause some problems for Luke with his twenty-four-year-old son.
Jimmy’s dream was always to be a movie star. He tried and failed to make that dream come true, so now he is a teacher who does Community Theater, and does it very well, as a hobby. He likes his life but, of course, there’s something missing. Luke and Jimmy dive head first into the deep end and don’t look back.
Until Hollywood comes calling. One misunderstanding after another layered between numerous non-communications and sprinkled with insecurities lead Jimmy and Luke right where you would expect. The beauty is in the execution of the somewhat predictable, sometimes over-the-top love story. Ms. Burn creates characters who are well-rounded. I felt with them. I teared up a few times. I yelled at them (in my head, I’m not that crazy!) to just talk to each other already!!!! I really liked them, even when they were being knotheads.
She knows her way around a turn of phrase, our K.C. The quote at the top, that’s hers. It was coined when Luke gave Jimmy a gift at a difficult time in his life, just because. It became a running theme throughout the book. I loved what she did with it and how she used it as a tool to enable two communication challenged men to let each other know what they were thinking.
Rainbow Blues is a fairly low-angst read. It’s not lacking in humorous moments and secondary characters. And it’s pretty apparent by the true depth of the feelings Luke and Jimmy feel for each other how it will end. So if you haven’t gotten to the beach yet this summer, this is an excellent choice to take along.
First of all, Ms. Burns’ main character is forty-three!!! Yes, I mean it. He is over thirty. And he still gets erections and feels desire and loneliness and insecurities. Meaning, he’s still a worthwhile human being. It is so great to read about a character who is over forty and is still a sexual being. STDs are running rampant through retirement homes for a reason, and that reason is sexual desire doesn’t disappear when you blow out the candles on your thirtieth birthday cake.
Rainbow Blues is an original idea. It isn’t like anything I’ve read before anyway. The name comes from a social group for gay men who work in blue collar professions and are closeted at work. It is just a social organization, not a dating service. This is where Luke, forty-three and divorced for two years after over twenty years of marriage, makes his first friend in decades. Luke’s son presents him with a one-year membership to the group for his second Christmas after the divorce. Seems Dad isn’t hiding his dismal social life as well as he thought.
It is during one of the group’s functions that he sees Jimmy. Here’s where it gets a little schmaltzy and predictable, but K.C. Burn does it with style, so I was able to overlook the cheese factor. Jimmy is the most beautiful human being Luke has ever seen. Cue the harp music, rainbows and butterflies. Jimmy is a little younger but appears much younger than Luke. This will eventually cause some problems for Luke with his twenty-four-year-old son.
Jimmy’s dream was always to be a movie star. He tried and failed to make that dream come true, so now he is a teacher who does Community Theater, and does it very well, as a hobby. He likes his life but, of course, there’s something missing. Luke and Jimmy dive head first into the deep end and don’t look back.
Until Hollywood comes calling. One misunderstanding after another layered between numerous non-communications and sprinkled with insecurities lead Jimmy and Luke right where you would expect. The beauty is in the execution of the somewhat predictable, sometimes over-the-top love story. Ms. Burn creates characters who are well-rounded. I felt with them. I teared up a few times. I yelled at them (in my head, I’m not that crazy!) to just talk to each other already!!!! I really liked them, even when they were being knotheads.
She knows her way around a turn of phrase, our K.C. The quote at the top, that’s hers. It was coined when Luke gave Jimmy a gift at a difficult time in his life, just because. It became a running theme throughout the book. I loved what she did with it and how she used it as a tool to enable two communication challenged men to let each other know what they were thinking.
Rainbow Blues is a fairly low-angst read. It’s not lacking in humorous moments and secondary characters. And it’s pretty apparent by the true depth of the feelings Luke and Jimmy feel for each other how it will end. So if you haven’t gotten to the beach yet this summer, this is an excellent choice to take along.
May 29, 2014
K.C. Burn is an auto-buy author for me. If you haven’t read her Toronto Tales series, what in the world are you waiting for? Well, Rainbow Blues did not disappoint. It is ripe for a sequel, as well. Just sayin’. There’s a whole other young gay character needs hookin’ up…
First of all Ms. Burns’ main character is 43!!! Yes, I mean it. He is over 30. And he still gets erections and feels desire and loneliness and insecurities. Meaning, he’s still a worthwhile human being. It is so great to read about a character who is over 40 and still a sexual being. STDs are running rampant through retirement homes for a reason, and that reason is sexual desire doesn’t disappear when you blow out the candles on your thirtieth birthday cake.
Rainbow Blues is an original idea. It isn’t like anything I’ve read before anyway. The name comes from a social group for gay men who work in blue collar professions and are closeted at work. It is just a social organization, not a dating service. This is where Luke, 43 and divorced for two years after over 20 years of marriage makes his first friend in decades. Luke’s son presents him with a one-year membership to the group for his second Christmas after the divorce. Seems Dad isn’t hiding his dismal social life as well as he thought.
It is during one of the group’s functions that he sees Jimmy. Here’s where it gets a little schmaltzy and predictable, but K.C. Burn does it with style, so I was able to overlook the cheese factor. Jimmy is the most beautiful human being Luke has ever seen. Cue the harp music, rainbows and butterflies. Jimmy is a little younger but appears much younger than Luke. This will eventually cause some problems for Luke with his 24 year old son.
Jimmy’s dream was always to be a movie star. He tried and failed to make that dream come true, so now he is a teacher who does Community Theater, and does it very well, as a hobby. He likes his life, but of course there’s something missing. Luke and Jimmy dive head first into the deep end and don’t look back.
Until Hollywood comes calling. One misunderstanding after another layered between numerous non-communications and sprinkled with insecurities lead Jimmy and Luke right where you would expect. The beauty is in the execution of the somewhat predictable, sometimes cheesy, over-the-top love story. Ms. Burn creates characters who are well-rounded. I felt with them. I teared up a few times. I yelled at them (in my head, I’m not that crazy!) to just talk to each other already!!!! I really liked them, even when they were being knot heads.
She knows her way around a turn of phrase, our K.C. The quote at the top, that’s hers. It was coined when Luke gave Jimmy a gift at a difficult time in his life, just because. It became a running theme throughout the book. I loved what she did with it and how she used it as a tool to enable two communication challenged men to let each other know what they were thinking.
Rainbow Blues is a fairly low-angst read. It’s not lacking in humorous moments and secondary characters. And it’s pretty apparent by the true depth of the feelings Luke and Jimmy feel for each other how it will end. So if you haven’t gotten to the beach yet this summer, this is an excellent choice to take along.
First of all Ms. Burns’ main character is 43!!! Yes, I mean it. He is over 30. And he still gets erections and feels desire and loneliness and insecurities. Meaning, he’s still a worthwhile human being. It is so great to read about a character who is over 40 and still a sexual being. STDs are running rampant through retirement homes for a reason, and that reason is sexual desire doesn’t disappear when you blow out the candles on your thirtieth birthday cake.
Rainbow Blues is an original idea. It isn’t like anything I’ve read before anyway. The name comes from a social group for gay men who work in blue collar professions and are closeted at work. It is just a social organization, not a dating service. This is where Luke, 43 and divorced for two years after over 20 years of marriage makes his first friend in decades. Luke’s son presents him with a one-year membership to the group for his second Christmas after the divorce. Seems Dad isn’t hiding his dismal social life as well as he thought.
It is during one of the group’s functions that he sees Jimmy. Here’s where it gets a little schmaltzy and predictable, but K.C. Burn does it with style, so I was able to overlook the cheese factor. Jimmy is the most beautiful human being Luke has ever seen. Cue the harp music, rainbows and butterflies. Jimmy is a little younger but appears much younger than Luke. This will eventually cause some problems for Luke with his 24 year old son.
Jimmy’s dream was always to be a movie star. He tried and failed to make that dream come true, so now he is a teacher who does Community Theater, and does it very well, as a hobby. He likes his life, but of course there’s something missing. Luke and Jimmy dive head first into the deep end and don’t look back.
Until Hollywood comes calling. One misunderstanding after another layered between numerous non-communications and sprinkled with insecurities lead Jimmy and Luke right where you would expect. The beauty is in the execution of the somewhat predictable, sometimes cheesy, over-the-top love story. Ms. Burn creates characters who are well-rounded. I felt with them. I teared up a few times. I yelled at them (in my head, I’m not that crazy!) to just talk to each other already!!!! I really liked them, even when they were being knot heads.
She knows her way around a turn of phrase, our K.C. The quote at the top, that’s hers. It was coined when Luke gave Jimmy a gift at a difficult time in his life, just because. It became a running theme throughout the book. I loved what she did with it and how she used it as a tool to enable two communication challenged men to let each other know what they were thinking.
Rainbow Blues is a fairly low-angst read. It’s not lacking in humorous moments and secondary characters. And it’s pretty apparent by the true depth of the feelings Luke and Jimmy feel for each other how it will end. So if you haven’t gotten to the beach yet this summer, this is an excellent choice to take along.
July 15, 2014
*** 3 sugar coma stars ***
***Before reading....***
The sweetest cover I ever seen !
Make me wanna hug and cuddling someone....
MARKED !!
***After reading....***
"I want to curl up to you every night and wake up to you every morning. I know you were perfect for me. You fixed me...."
"Out of the blue, I fell in love with you..."
I like insta-love kinda story, but this one way too fast, and speaking about chemistry...
Hmm...
Chemistry between the characters supposed to be feel , not to tell...or describe...
And in this case...I didn't feel it...
After all, I just read Father Figure, which little bit "tasty" - salty, bitter, sweet, etc - then...I taste this one...
Well ?
Totally wrong choice and bad timing indeed.
There's a twist at 85%, but not help much for me to change the rates.
What really "annoyed" me while reading this book is, both main characters are TOTALLY an adult, but what they did sometimes like teenagers with all the lovey-doowey act...
And Jimmy darling is way too much with his "drama queen" act....
I didn't say this book not good, nope !
This book actually good, well written, sweet...really sweet...
Well...uhm...it's too sweet for me I think...
It's feels like you ate a rainbow cake with too much icing sugar on it.
First bite will devour your tongue into oblivion,
but after more than 3 bites ? You'll start to feel....its way too much...
And unfortunately....I don't hv sweet tooth and am not fond on sweet stuff, I prefer tasty food instead.
This book with all the "Dramageddon" and "sugar coma-things" didn't suit me well...
Now the question is...
Is it recommended ?
Well, if you have sweet tooth and like way too sweet-MM story, I think this one is definitely made for you ... ;)
Oh, still I gave high appreciation for the cover, its reaaaally Out of the blue, I fell in love with you...
Love it very much....
Still, the sweetest cover I've ever seen....
June 11, 2014
An overall sweet romance between two grown men, somewhat opposite, but ready to settle into a relationship. Jimmy is 38, but appears much younger, a teacher/actor, with an outgoing personality. Luke is 43, in construction and it's been two years since he came out and divorced the woman he was with since school. He hasn't had anything more than some hookups since that time and his adult son, tired of seeing him alone, signs him up for the Rainbow Blues social group for blue collar gay men. It is an outing arranged through the group that brings Luke to see Jimmy starring in a play. When the two men lock eyes across the room, the attraction is instant and electric.
While the two men move rather quickly in their relationship, it didn't strike me as unbelievable. Both are older, know what they want and are not looking to play games. Of course there are bumps in the road with Luke's family, but the relationship is really tested when Jimmy is offered a job that will keep him away for Luke for months. Although honest and level headed throughout, Luke does something while Jimmy is gone that is at the top of my personal pet peeve list for relationships, and could destroy the good thing they had. Other than that, I enjoyed the story quite a bit, although I would have liked to witness a few story points that were fade to black or glossed over.
There are some very likeable secondary characters including Luke's son Zack and his best friend Ryan, who is like a second son to Luke, and Bennett, a friend he makes through Rainbow Blues. Ryan could use a mentor and Bennett might fit that role rather well.
While the two men move rather quickly in their relationship, it didn't strike me as unbelievable. Both are older, know what they want and are not looking to play games. Of course there are bumps in the road with Luke's family, but the relationship is really tested when Jimmy is offered a job that will keep him away for Luke for months. Although honest and level headed throughout, Luke does something while Jimmy is gone that is at the top of my personal pet peeve list for relationships, and could destroy the good thing they had. Other than that, I enjoyed the story quite a bit, although I would have liked to witness a few story points that were fade to black or glossed over.
There are some very likeable secondary characters including Luke's son Zack and his best friend Ryan, who is like a second son to Luke, and Bennett, a friend he makes through Rainbow Blues. Ryan could use a mentor and Bennett might fit that role rather well.
August 5, 2014
Re-read Feb 2/19:
Rating: 3 stars
I stand by my original rating and review. Just adding that I find it ridiculous that Luke didn't bother to talk to Jimmy before he went all martyr.
3 stars
synopsis:
luke came out fairly late in life. he's been divorced for two years, and he still doesn't have any friends. he works in construction, so he doesn't want to be out at work, but he would like to date, or at least know how to be gay. zach, luke's son, signs him up for rainbow blues, a group for gay blue collar workers who want to socialize, but not necessarily date. a friend that he meets there takes him out to a play (platonically) and that's where luke meets jimmy. jimmy is a part time actor and full time science teacher who has had guys break up with him because they don't understand how much he loves acting and everything that he has to put into it. they are smitten at first sight, and in spite of the misunderstandings, start a relationship. then jimmy gets an opportunity to take the part he was in onstage to the big screen, and with luke's encouragement, decides to go for it.
what i liked: jimmy and luke. they were both true to themselves and actually understood and liked themselves. (even if luke did want friends, he still liked who he was.) i also liked that the ex wasn't a harpy, and even invited luke for dinner, etc. i liked that luke encouraged jimmy to follow his dreams.
what i didn't like: the assumptions that lead to angst. seriously, when a 2 minute or 30 second conversation could solve the problem, have the frickin' 30 second conversation, already, don't just draw it out and force the pain and the heartbreak that way. don't people talk in real life instead of letting perceptions colour their reactions?
Rating: 3 stars
I stand by my original rating and review. Just adding that I find it ridiculous that Luke didn't bother to talk to Jimmy before he went all martyr.
3 stars
synopsis:
luke came out fairly late in life. he's been divorced for two years, and he still doesn't have any friends. he works in construction, so he doesn't want to be out at work, but he would like to date, or at least know how to be gay. zach, luke's son, signs him up for rainbow blues, a group for gay blue collar workers who want to socialize, but not necessarily date. a friend that he meets there takes him out to a play (platonically) and that's where luke meets jimmy. jimmy is a part time actor and full time science teacher who has had guys break up with him because they don't understand how much he loves acting and everything that he has to put into it. they are smitten at first sight, and in spite of the misunderstandings, start a relationship. then jimmy gets an opportunity to take the part he was in onstage to the big screen, and with luke's encouragement, decides to go for it.
what i liked: jimmy and luke. they were both true to themselves and actually understood and liked themselves. (even if luke did want friends, he still liked who he was.) i also liked that the ex wasn't a harpy, and even invited luke for dinner, etc. i liked that luke encouraged jimmy to follow his dreams.
what i didn't like: the assumptions that lead to angst. seriously, when a 2 minute or 30 second conversation could solve the problem, have the frickin' 30 second conversation, already, don't just draw it out and force the pain and the heartbreak that way. don't people talk in real life instead of letting perceptions colour their reactions?
November 10, 2014
There is no way you cannot love the sincerity and affection between Luke and Jimmy. For so long Luke has needed someone he can adore and care for, and Jimmy fills that space in his heart to perfection. I also really enjoy that their lives beyond the bedroom are the main focus in this story, even if those love scenes are seriously sexy. Ms. Burn just gets it, and her talent for delivering beautifully written stories is something you will never tire of.
Lototy
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Lototy
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
Official Review @ Coffee Time Romance & More
September 8, 2017
DNF. I hate fade to black sex and if I would have read some reviews and found out ahead of time I would not have purchased and read this book. I need that connection especially since this is sort of a "coming out" story for Luke. I really enjoy this author and one bad book (the story isn't bad, it's a me not you type of deal) won't stop me from reading more.
February 13, 2017
This was a great, sweet read! I adored Luke and Jimmy. Thank goodness for Bennett! :) I liked Zach too. Ryan needs his own story, lol!
This was just right, not so much angst fest. Just enough! Enjoyed it!
The blue gifts were adorable! <3
This was just right, not so much angst fest. Just enough! Enjoyed it!
The blue gifts were adorable! <3
May 29, 2014
I was excited for a 40+ read! It was cute and I enjoyed Luke and Jimmy, but I'm not a fan of insta-love, miscommunication leading to over-the-top drama, or no sex on page :(
May 30, 2014
3.5 stars
June 27, 2014
3.5 star review by Roberta
This was such a sweet romantic story. I truly enjoyed reading such a tender love story. Just did my heart good.
Luke Jordan recently came out about two years ago after being married for more than 20 years. He’s the father of a college age son, who loves his father so very much. Luke has always known that he was gay, however, trying to hide his sexuality while in high school led to teenage pregnancy and marriage. Luke has worked hard to become a construction manager and be able to provide for his family. Now that Luke is semi-out, just not at his job. Luke is this really wonderful guy who did a bit of the bar scene and realized that it wasn’t for him. He wants more than the fast hook-ups that happen when you meet at bars. Luke is so kind and generous. He’s loving and loyal and so wonderfully sweet. I love that he’s blunt in what he says. I really liked Luke from the moment that he was on screen. Luke is the kind of guy that you’d love to have as a friend.
Jimmy Alexander was such a sweet character. Jimmy has been acting forever and he’s dedicated to his craft. I like that he’s also a teacher. That he’s molding young minds as well as following his passion for the stage. Jimmy is a sweet man. He’s been an out gay man since he was young and he’s at the stage where he wants someone to love and be loved in return. Jimmy is this wonderful guy. He’s also so very kind and sweet and gentle and so very loving. He’s an all around great guy.
Such a wonderful story about a man who took his responsibility of a teenage pregnancy and subsequent marriage to heart and did what needed to be done, even if that meant suppressing his own sexuality. Then to see Luke make the choice be able to allow both his wife and himself the opportunity to find the love that they both deserved. I really loved Luke and Jimmy together. They were such a wonderful couple. They communicated with each other all of the time, except for the angsty part at the end.
Overall, this was a really sweet, nice read. I enjoyed reading a book that showed that love and communication was important. I loved how they responded to each other. I loved that they didn’t mess around with wanting to spend the rest of their lives together and were moving forward with their plans. Such a great read and something nice to enjoy when you want a sweet romance.
A copy of this book was provided for reviewing. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews, interviews, spotlights, and giveaways!
This was such a sweet romantic story. I truly enjoyed reading such a tender love story. Just did my heart good.
Luke Jordan recently came out about two years ago after being married for more than 20 years. He’s the father of a college age son, who loves his father so very much. Luke has always known that he was gay, however, trying to hide his sexuality while in high school led to teenage pregnancy and marriage. Luke has worked hard to become a construction manager and be able to provide for his family. Now that Luke is semi-out, just not at his job. Luke is this really wonderful guy who did a bit of the bar scene and realized that it wasn’t for him. He wants more than the fast hook-ups that happen when you meet at bars. Luke is so kind and generous. He’s loving and loyal and so wonderfully sweet. I love that he’s blunt in what he says. I really liked Luke from the moment that he was on screen. Luke is the kind of guy that you’d love to have as a friend.
Jimmy Alexander was such a sweet character. Jimmy has been acting forever and he’s dedicated to his craft. I like that he’s also a teacher. That he’s molding young minds as well as following his passion for the stage. Jimmy is a sweet man. He’s been an out gay man since he was young and he’s at the stage where he wants someone to love and be loved in return. Jimmy is this wonderful guy. He’s also so very kind and sweet and gentle and so very loving. He’s an all around great guy.
Such a wonderful story about a man who took his responsibility of a teenage pregnancy and subsequent marriage to heart and did what needed to be done, even if that meant suppressing his own sexuality. Then to see Luke make the choice be able to allow both his wife and himself the opportunity to find the love that they both deserved. I really loved Luke and Jimmy together. They were such a wonderful couple. They communicated with each other all of the time, except for the angsty part at the end.
Overall, this was a really sweet, nice read. I enjoyed reading a book that showed that love and communication was important. I loved how they responded to each other. I loved that they didn’t mess around with wanting to spend the rest of their lives together and were moving forward with their plans. Such a great read and something nice to enjoy when you want a sweet romance.
A copy of this book was provided for reviewing. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews, interviews, spotlights, and giveaways!
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