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Two of a Kind
Apprentice chemist Dorrimin likes math, formulas, and helping run his family’s household apothecary business in Eladia, the Windswept City. A mountain city of trains, turbines, and Guild politicking, Eladia can be loud and chaotic, which is why Dorrimin prefers his quiet laboratory. But his family think he needs to talk to people more, so he is working at the counter of their shop when Tommick Fortune walks in.
Charming Tommick is a regular visitor and Dorrimin can’t help but wish that some of his charm was about courtship. But though Dorrimin’s family are respected members of a Guild, Tommick’s wealthy, powerful family will have more planned for him than a sweetheart from a middle-class level of the city. In addition, Dorrimin is… awkward.
But when the wind blows in a snowstorm, even a rich boy from the mountaintop needs safety and comfort, and perhaps, the sort of care his upper-class family can’t provide. Fortunately, Dorrimin is there with his family, and his home, and his heart, if Tommick wants it.
Charming Tommick is a regular visitor and Dorrimin can’t help but wish that some of his charm was about courtship. But though Dorrimin’s family are respected members of a Guild, Tommick’s wealthy, powerful family will have more planned for him than a sweetheart from a middle-class level of the city. In addition, Dorrimin is… awkward.
But when the wind blows in a snowstorm, even a rich boy from the mountaintop needs safety and comfort, and perhaps, the sort of care his upper-class family can’t provide. Fortunately, Dorrimin is there with his family, and his home, and his heart, if Tommick wants it.
62 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 17, 2025
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R. Cooper
90 books1,030 followersI'm R. Cooper, a somewhat absentminded, often distracted, writer of queer romance. I'm probably most known for the Being(s) in Love series and The Suitable 'Verse stories. Also the occasional story about witches or firefighters in love.
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January 14, 2026
Delightful and charming 60-pages novella.
I adore R. Cooper's writing, and their latest book is another gem.
Single pov third person past tense.
Dorrimin is awkward, longing to be closer to Tommick, who has for the last year regularly stopped in Dorrimin's family's Apothecary for Everyday Household Needs, to chat with Dorrimin.
Dorrimin is oblivious like many of R. Cooper's characters are. His family loves him, and urges him to open up a bit, to work the counter instead of creating useful potions in the basement.
But, as Dorrimin complaints to Tommick "People TALK to me here" (I felt that sentiment, deeply).
One evening during a storm, Tommick can't reach home, so he seeks shelter with Dorrimin's family, cold and wet as he is.
Oblivious Dorrimin has finally the opportunity to care for Tommick like he longed to, for so long. And slowly realises what his mother and sister tried to hint at.
I was reading with a smile on my face.
I adore R. Cooper's writing, and their latest book is another gem.
Single pov third person past tense.
Dorrimin is awkward, longing to be closer to Tommick, who has for the last year regularly stopped in Dorrimin's family's Apothecary for Everyday Household Needs, to chat with Dorrimin.
Dorrimin is oblivious like many of R. Cooper's characters are. His family loves him, and urges him to open up a bit, to work the counter instead of creating useful potions in the basement.
But, as Dorrimin complaints to Tommick "People TALK to me here" (I felt that sentiment, deeply).
One evening during a storm, Tommick can't reach home, so he seeks shelter with Dorrimin's family, cold and wet as he is.
Oblivious Dorrimin has finally the opportunity to care for Tommick like he longed to, for so long. And slowly realises what his mother and sister tried to hint at.
I was reading with a smile on my face.
December 18, 2025
Utterly adorable
This was super cute and sweet! I loved it! It’s amazing to me how much character depth this author can get across in even a short story.
This was super cute and sweet! I loved it! It’s amazing to me how much character depth this author can get across in even a short story.
December 19, 2025
very cozy, very cozy but also veryyy short
April 15, 2026
Breathtakingly romantic (who could have though drying hair could be sooo sexy) - as good as if not better than some of my firm romance favorites e.g. A Flowering of Ink, His Quiet Agent, The Lodestar of Ys.
March 9, 2026
What a sweet, short, cozy read. 4.5 rounded up.
August 3, 2026
kind of dull unfortunately
September 29, 2026
Two of a Kind is a short novella (60 pages+-) you can finish in about two hours give or take (depending on your reading speed). I am struggling to find positive words to say about it.
The characters in this book lack personality and behave in the strangest unrealistic ways. Their conversations don't make any sense; it doesn't feel like they're talking to each other, but talk about different topics at each other without actually reacting to what the other person says. It all feels very random. Every side character is busy with trying to make the main character and the love interest hook up, in the most mortifying uncomfortable ways. The main character decides to stop being introverted and awkward about halfway into the story so he can get into the other guy's personal space; in front of his family; who are very encouraging about it (the family trying to get them to hook up is their only character trait, by the way). The main character also randomly drops that he wants to marry the guy out of literally nowhere, although he hadn't been sure if they're even close enough to be considered friends a few pages earlier. Additionally, talking about work is also the most unsexy thing I can imagine for the spicy scene at the end.
I refuse to believe that anyone would ever behave this way.
The story also suffers from pointless descriptions and random bits of information fed to the reader at weird places. Some phrases come up constantly to the point of being exhaustingly repetitive. At least some sentences were hilarious in how bad they were.
Also, nothing really happens. Sixty pages usually are enough to establish and work through some kind of plot, but the author fails to do so in this novella. Basic storytelling rules were wildly ignored in the creation of this work. The bones of an enjoyable story are there, but they're missing all of the meat.
I am very careful with throwing this accusation around, but judging by how little sense some of the conversations and situations make, my friends and I suspect this might be at least partially be written by AI.
In conclusion: this would need some rounds of edits to make it good.
The characters in this book lack personality and behave in the strangest unrealistic ways. Their conversations don't make any sense; it doesn't feel like they're talking to each other, but talk about different topics at each other without actually reacting to what the other person says. It all feels very random. Every side character is busy with trying to make the main character and the love interest hook up, in the most mortifying uncomfortable ways. The main character decides to stop being introverted and awkward about halfway into the story so he can get into the other guy's personal space; in front of his family; who are very encouraging about it (the family trying to get them to hook up is their only character trait, by the way). The main character also randomly drops that he wants to marry the guy out of literally nowhere, although he hadn't been sure if they're even close enough to be considered friends a few pages earlier. Additionally, talking about work is also the most unsexy thing I can imagine for the spicy scene at the end.
I refuse to believe that anyone would ever behave this way.
The story also suffers from pointless descriptions and random bits of information fed to the reader at weird places. Some phrases come up constantly to the point of being exhaustingly repetitive. At least some sentences were hilarious in how bad they were.
Also, nothing really happens. Sixty pages usually are enough to establish and work through some kind of plot, but the author fails to do so in this novella. Basic storytelling rules were wildly ignored in the creation of this work. The bones of an enjoyable story are there, but they're missing all of the meat.
I am very careful with throwing this accusation around, but judging by how little sense some of the conversations and situations make, my friends and I suspect this might be at least partially be written by AI.
In conclusion: this would need some rounds of edits to make it good.
March 29, 2026
4.5 stars
Dorrimin and Tommick live in Eladia, which is a mountain city with three different walls protecting it from the outside world. There is a definite hierarchy system here, with the "toppers" or wealthy living at the higher elevations. Guilds determine what can be sold and by whom.
Dorrimin (Dorri) works as an apprentice for his parents' apothecary business, working to become a Guild Master. He keeps his head down, easily disturbed by noise and having to deal with customers in his family's shop. He sees things and relationships totally through the lens of the economic groups. He is content to just carry on with his training, with no ambition to attend college or form friendships with others, even when his mother tries to encourage him to do so.
Tommick is an outgoing and friendly young man, going to college, who loves to stop and visit with Dorrimin. He is down-to-earth and wants to be helpful, even though his family is one of the "toppers" and doesn't seem to appreciate him. He tries so hard to make a connection with Dorri, which Dorri grumbly resists. Dorri finally sees differently after adverse weather that puts Tommick in danger.
I loved the world building in this story. We get a taste of the Guild system in the city, and it's just enough taste to make me want more. I look forward to reading more books in this 'verse. I'd love to see how Dorri and Tommick are doing.
Dorrimin and Tommick live in Eladia, which is a mountain city with three different walls protecting it from the outside world. There is a definite hierarchy system here, with the "toppers" or wealthy living at the higher elevations. Guilds determine what can be sold and by whom.
Dorrimin (Dorri) works as an apprentice for his parents' apothecary business, working to become a Guild Master. He keeps his head down, easily disturbed by noise and having to deal with customers in his family's shop. He sees things and relationships totally through the lens of the economic groups. He is content to just carry on with his training, with no ambition to attend college or form friendships with others, even when his mother tries to encourage him to do so.
Tommick is an outgoing and friendly young man, going to college, who loves to stop and visit with Dorrimin. He is down-to-earth and wants to be helpful, even though his family is one of the "toppers" and doesn't seem to appreciate him. He tries so hard to make a connection with Dorri, which Dorri grumbly resists. Dorri finally sees differently after adverse weather that puts Tommick in danger.
I loved the world building in this story. We get a taste of the Guild system in the city, and it's just enough taste to make me want more. I look forward to reading more books in this 'verse. I'd love to see how Dorri and Tommick are doing.
December 18, 2025
I really enjoyed this subtle and cozy romance in the making. Tommick, a college man from a wealthy family up on the hill, has been visiting Dorrimin for almost a year, dropping hints at his interest in Tommick. Tommick is shy and awkward, missing many social cues. One night, as a storm rages and Dorrimin appears, frozen, to take shelter with Tommick's family, Tommick realizes just how important this man is to him. This short story focuses on a few days in time that turn the future of both men to a lifetime of love. Recommended!
February 17, 2026
… “Your family might not see it, but I do. I don’t have the money to pay any price, but I will love you.” He was shaky but said it anyway. “And I intend to marry you someday, if you’ll have me.
Two of a Kind took me a hot minute to get through (despite the novella being about seventy-pages). It felt like the minute I clicked with Two of a Kind the book was ending 😭
R. Cooper's writing style is very distinct and unfortunately I'm not sure if it's for me. I have one or two more books by them on my Kindle, so fingers crossed this is a one off feeling.
January 4, 2026
Unfortunately, I just couldn’t get into this. Often, I can’t put R. Cooper’s books down, but 2025s releases have been easy to put down and set aside for a while.
This was less than 70 pages, but it took me 7 days to finish.
It did become a bit for engaging for me by the end, but overall, it was a bit of a miss in spite of having to elements I generally love from R. Cooper.
This was less than 70 pages, but it took me 7 days to finish.
It did become a bit for engaging for me by the end, but overall, it was a bit of a miss in spite of having to elements I generally love from R. Cooper.
December 22, 2025
Where's the rest of it? I kept trying to turn the page after the last page. I get it's a series but damn she could've given us more, the story is literally unfinished. I want more R Cooper why did u do this :(
February 3, 2026
Two of a Kind ❤️
This is the cutest little story. The part where they're all together drinking plum wine was adorable. They're all match making. Dorri and his family's banter had me laughing so much. I love him and Tommick.
This is the cutest little story. The part where they're all together drinking plum wine was adorable. They're all match making. Dorri and his family's banter had me laughing so much. I love him and Tommick.
March 26, 2026
Sweet read
This was such a sweet read. Even though it was short you really got the sense of the characters that made them feel fleshed out. Absolutely loved it.
Will definitely read it again sometime.
This was such a sweet read. Even though it was short you really got the sense of the characters that made them feel fleshed out. Absolutely loved it.
Will definitely read it again sometime.
December 19, 2025
Cute, cozy, and adorable. I loved every second of it!
December 21, 2025
Utterly charming, in just 62 pages.
December 28, 2025
Short and very sweet
December 28, 2025
Very cute, a snow storm, teensiest bit of angst, one bed, a loving family and a happy end. 😊♥️
January 8, 2026
A good story
Short and sweet. It’s about two people coming together, both with longing though maybe both oblivious. A storm comes along and makes them both aware and it’s cute.
Short and sweet. It’s about two people coming together, both with longing though maybe both oblivious. A storm comes along and makes them both aware and it’s cute.
April 20, 2026
This was a such a sweet, make you feel good tale. Only this author can deal with the subtly of emotions that are present in this short read. Recommend reading.
May 8, 2026
this was really sweet
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