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Wake Up Married #3
Will & Patrick Do the Holidays
Follow Will & Patrick as they do the holidays in this third installment of the romantic-comedy serial, Wake Up Married, by best-selling author Leta Blake and newcomer Alice Griffiths!
A couple’s first holiday season is always a special time. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve are magical when you’re in love. Too bad Will and Patrick’s marriage is a sham and they’re only faking their affection for each other. Or are they?
Sparks fly in this episode of the Wake Up Married serial. Will the sexual tension between Will and Patrick finally explode in a needy night of passion? Or will they continue to deny their feelings?
Episode 3 of 6 in the Wake Up Married serial.
A couple’s first holiday season is always a special time. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve are magical when you’re in love. Too bad Will and Patrick’s marriage is a sham and they’re only faking their affection for each other. Or are they?
Sparks fly in this episode of the Wake Up Married serial. Will the sexual tension between Will and Patrick finally explode in a needy night of passion? Or will they continue to deny their feelings?
Episode 3 of 6 in the Wake Up Married serial.
111 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 23, 2015
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Leta Blake
63 books1,776 followersAuthor of the bestselling book Smoky Mountain Dreams and fan favorites Training Season, Will & Patrick Wake Up Married, and Slow Heat, Leta Blake has been captivating M/M Romance readers for over a decade. Whether writing contemporary romance or fantasy, she puts her psychology background to use creating complex characters and love stories that feel real. At home in the Southern U.S., Leta works hard at achieving balance between her writing and her family life.
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December 18, 2017
*4.5 stars*
LOVED this installment! I am totally #teampatrick now!
Will and Patrick keeps evolving in the third installment in the Wake Up Married serial, and I really enjoyed what the authors did with the storyline. The tension FINALLY boiled over, and we got lots of sexy-times, which were awesome!
I'm really digging the emotions that are cropping up. Will needs to stop letting Ryan get in his head, and I'm hoping Patrick's strong presence will remind Will of the man that he is. I'm also hating Ryan more and more with each novella. *growl*
I'm jumping right into the next one! I highly recommend people buy the entire serial so they don't have to wait before continuing on with the story.
LOVED this installment! I am totally #teampatrick now!
Will and Patrick keeps evolving in the third installment in the Wake Up Married serial, and I really enjoyed what the authors did with the storyline. The tension FINALLY boiled over, and we got lots of sexy-times, which were awesome!
I'm really digging the emotions that are cropping up. Will needs to stop letting Ryan get in his head, and I'm hoping Patrick's strong presence will remind Will of the man that he is. I'm also hating Ryan more and more with each novella. *growl*
I'm jumping right into the next one! I highly recommend people buy the entire serial so they don't have to wait before continuing on with the story.
May 10, 2016
We FINALLY see the romance developing between Will and Patrick. And yeah, by romance I mostly mean the sexy times at this point. Things are still kind of awkward between Will and Patrick. Feelings are brewing but no one is willing to discuss said feelings.
I'm not going to lie though, the first half of the book I wanted to slap some sense in to Will.
His unhealthy obsession with being "in love" with Ryan made me ragey.
Sadly, I don't think Ryan's gone forever...but I definitely preferred the second half of the book to the first.
Patrick may appear to be an asshole, but I'm with Will in that he really does care about people....and especially Will. We do see glimpses.
I'm still having a lot of fun with the series. The banter is great and this one had some nice steam. Can't wait to see where things go!
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August 9, 2025
|| 2.5 stars ||
I’m still not really sure how I feel about these stories. I don’t hate them, but they’re not really doing anything for me either. I don’t feel a connection to the characters or the romance, yet I also don’t feel bored with it or anything. It just feels… mweh.
Also, the whole Ryan situation is still genuinely pissing me off. The way everyone treats him like a Saint makes me want to hurl, and I need him to be taken down a peg or two. Also, why on earth does this Hartley kid stay with him anyway? He can clearly see what an abusive arsehole Ryan is and Hartley doesn’t seem like a pushover. It’s strange.
Anyway, Will and Patrick’s romance seems like it finally got started here as they give in to their sexual tension. But… I don’t know. It wasn’t anything to write home about. Their relationship truly isn’t super meaningful or deep. And I’m starting to doubt that will change. Doesn’t mean I don’t still enjoy their interactions, though.
'Wake Up Married' series:
1. Will & Patrick Wake Up Married - 3.0 stars
2. Will & Patrick Meet the Family - 2.0 stars
3. Will & Patrick Do the Holidays - 2.5 stars
other Leta Blake books:
Mr. Jingle Bells - 3.5 stars
Bully for Sale - 3.0 stars
North’s Pole - 1.5 stars
I’m still not really sure how I feel about these stories. I don’t hate them, but they’re not really doing anything for me either. I don’t feel a connection to the characters or the romance, yet I also don’t feel bored with it or anything. It just feels… mweh.
Also, the whole Ryan situation is still genuinely pissing me off. The way everyone treats him like a Saint makes me want to hurl, and I need him to be taken down a peg or two. Also, why on earth does this Hartley kid stay with him anyway? He can clearly see what an abusive arsehole Ryan is and Hartley doesn’t seem like a pushover. It’s strange.
Anyway, Will and Patrick’s romance seems like it finally got started here as they give in to their sexual tension. But… I don’t know. It wasn’t anything to write home about. Their relationship truly isn’t super meaningful or deep. And I’m starting to doubt that will change. Doesn’t mean I don’t still enjoy their interactions, though.
'Wake Up Married' series:
1. Will & Patrick Wake Up Married - 3.0 stars
2. Will & Patrick Meet the Family - 2.0 stars
3. Will & Patrick Do the Holidays - 2.5 stars
other Leta Blake books:
Mr. Jingle Bells - 3.5 stars
Bully for Sale - 3.0 stars
North’s Pole - 1.5 stars
August 18, 2023
5 stars!!!
Will & Patrick Do the Holidays is episode three of Wake Up Married romance serial.
This part of the story is filled with emotional tension, turmoil – especially in Will’s case: he’s still unable to let his feelings for Ryan go. But now he realizes that unlike Ryan, Patrick makes him feel safe, cared for and wanted.
Ryan’s so poisonous that he’d managed to convince Will’s family that Will was totally incompetent about his own life. It’s maddening, really, the way Kimberly and Kevin treat him.
The Hurting Times gossip app is awesome, the secondary characters are well-portrayed, even the despicable ones (Ryan, Kevin). I love Will’s grandmas and Jenny.
Finally, the UST is… well… resolved. It’s about time! The author delivers it in a sweet, hot, delicious way.
Lovely story! Recommended!
Will & Patrick Do the Holidays is episode three of Wake Up Married romance serial.
This part of the story is filled with emotional tension, turmoil – especially in Will’s case: he’s still unable to let his feelings for Ryan go. But now he realizes that unlike Ryan, Patrick makes him feel safe, cared for and wanted.
Patrick makes him feel all kinds of things. Most of them complicated and all of them at once. It strikes him hard that some of those things are impossible now, but none of them is actually bad.
Ryan’s so poisonous that he’d managed to convince Will’s family that Will was totally incompetent about his own life. It’s maddening, really, the way Kimberly and Kevin treat him.
“My dad never loved me.” He pulls his hands away from the piano keys and looks Will in the face. “And Ryan never loved you either. Maybe he thought he did. Or maybe hurting you feels so good to him he mistook it for love, but he doesn’t and didn’t love you.”
“You don’t know about us.”
“Stop lying to yourself, Will. I can’t always be here to drink your shots for you.”
The Hurting Times gossip app is awesome, the secondary characters are well-portrayed, even the despicable ones (Ryan, Kevin). I love Will’s grandmas and Jenny.
“Have my doughnut,” Jenny says, shoving it at him. “I don’t need the calories. I was supposed to lose a few pounds before I put on my usual ten over the holidays. Oops.”
“You might not need the calories, but he doesn’t need the sugar,” Patrick says.
Jenny rolls her eyes. “Oh, don’t tell me you’re one of those husbands.”
“The kind who doesn’t want his spouse going into shock and keeling over dead? Yeah, I’m awful.”
Finally, the UST is… well… resolved. It’s about time! The author delivers it in a sweet, hot, delicious way.
Lovely story! Recommended!
June 28, 2017
4 stars!
Let's just resume this with finally!!!
Will & Patrick Do The Holidays has been another great installment in one of my favorite m/m series. Spending the first holidays together and meeting the extended family is always someting special for a couple - it's a big event - even for a normal couple. For Will and Patrick it has been even more - let's say - special! All the strange, funny and difficult moments have however resulted in the moment I have definitly been waiting for and I couldn't be any happier. I also enjoyed the glimpses into Patrick's past and I am finally beginning to understand him a lot better. I will jump straight to the next installment!
I just can't wait!
Let's just resume this with finally!!!
Will & Patrick Do The Holidays has been another great installment in one of my favorite m/m series. Spending the first holidays together and meeting the extended family is always someting special for a couple - it's a big event - even for a normal couple. For Will and Patrick it has been even more - let's say - special! All the strange, funny and difficult moments have however resulted in the moment I have definitly been waiting for and I couldn't be any happier. I also enjoyed the glimpses into Patrick's past and I am finally beginning to understand him a lot better. I will jump straight to the next installment!
I just can't wait!
February 20, 2019
It just keeps getting better and better !!! Loved it ..4 stars ;)
August 28, 2016
On second thought, Patrick should get his divorce from Will...
and marry me!! :D
Seriously though, Im glad the UST is over and hope Will & Patrick will deepen their new found connection,
Hope to never see that ass Ryan again. Can't believe he had Will under his thumb all these years. He's nothing less than an abuser. Sooo, good riddance.
November 23, 2015
Full release day review originally posted at Sinfully
4.5 stars
What newly married couple doesn’t look forward to their first holidays together? Well, anyway, the holidays are here and Will and Patrick are spending them with Will’s extended family. At least Patrick will have plenty to eat and grandmothers really seem to like him!
This is the third part of a serialized story, so you really must read it in order. It’s been about one month since their Vegas wedding and Patrick can barely contain how much he wants Will. Will is still on low simmer, but is thinking of Patrick more and more. He still feels bound to Ryan, who dumped him before this all started, and has moments where he thinks he is being unfaithful by thinking of Patrick.
This episode started out a bit more low key than the others, but as things moved on we learned more about Patrick’s past and Will’s relationship with the ex that just won’t go away. Patrick is gaining more allies around town and Will is sort of still in a haze at times, but he is clearly growing fonder of Patrick as the days pass. The Molinaro family seems to have backed off a bit, but we know that won’t last.
Feel free to skip this part if you’ve read my prior reviews, since I know I’ve mentioned it before, but PATRICK! I love him more with every episode. While Will is outwardly emotional, Patrick holds his pain and troubles close inside. While his brain to mouth filter isn’t set to “socially acceptable”, he is honest and straightforward and Will’s constant cheerleader. I loved seeing him open up to Will about his father, albeit with the help of a bit of alcohol and the mystery of who Dinah is to him is solved.
As for Will, he seems to finally turn a corner. He is slowly acknowledging the true nature of his past relationship with Ryan and is even standing up to his family at times. The lack of faith his family has in him, that they tell him he is so weak that without Ryan there to make certain he is safe and not making bad decisions he is doomed, broke my heart. After yet another day of being put down by those who should be supporting him, Will is finally seeing Patrick for more than the brash, arrogant person he shows to most of the public. Pay attention to the name of the horse Will’s father gave him as a wedding gift and see what you think – is it ironic or a subtle message from dear old dad?
I can’t even type this name without anger – Ryan. Seriously, every time he appears on page I growl a bit. Ryan has even more issues with Will than we knew of. He is disgusted by Will and has a lot of contempt towards him and he needs to let Will know about it. It really all does seem to be Will-centric, as he doesn’t appear to have the same issues toward Hartley from what we’ve seen of them together. He can clearly, loudly and bluntly tell Will “no”, but can’t manage to beg off when Will’s mother asks him to stop by on Christmas? Hartley, you seem like a nice guy, run far and fast from this one. Things finally seem to come to a head with Ryan in this episode. It was ugly, and eye opening, but I still don’t think we’ve seen the last of him.
Now the big question – did they or didn’t they? I’m not going to tell, but I will say that all sorts of things reach their climax on New Year’s Eve as the town gathers at the Tallgrass to celebrate.
Needless to say I am really enjoying this serial and Leta Blake and Alice Griffiths have created some wonderful characters. Do the Holidays hits a little deeper than the last two parts and manages to be more emotional, while still keeping things fun and sexy. I can’t wait to see what the New Year brings.
4.5 stars
What newly married couple doesn’t look forward to their first holidays together? Well, anyway, the holidays are here and Will and Patrick are spending them with Will’s extended family. At least Patrick will have plenty to eat and grandmothers really seem to like him!
This is the third part of a serialized story, so you really must read it in order. It’s been about one month since their Vegas wedding and Patrick can barely contain how much he wants Will. Will is still on low simmer, but is thinking of Patrick more and more. He still feels bound to Ryan, who dumped him before this all started, and has moments where he thinks he is being unfaithful by thinking of Patrick.
This episode started out a bit more low key than the others, but as things moved on we learned more about Patrick’s past and Will’s relationship with the ex that just won’t go away. Patrick is gaining more allies around town and Will is sort of still in a haze at times, but he is clearly growing fonder of Patrick as the days pass. The Molinaro family seems to have backed off a bit, but we know that won’t last.
Feel free to skip this part if you’ve read my prior reviews, since I know I’ve mentioned it before, but PATRICK! I love him more with every episode. While Will is outwardly emotional, Patrick holds his pain and troubles close inside. While his brain to mouth filter isn’t set to “socially acceptable”, he is honest and straightforward and Will’s constant cheerleader. I loved seeing him open up to Will about his father, albeit with the help of a bit of alcohol and the mystery of who Dinah is to him is solved.
As for Will, he seems to finally turn a corner. He is slowly acknowledging the true nature of his past relationship with Ryan and is even standing up to his family at times. The lack of faith his family has in him, that they tell him he is so weak that without Ryan there to make certain he is safe and not making bad decisions he is doomed, broke my heart. After yet another day of being put down by those who should be supporting him, Will is finally seeing Patrick for more than the brash, arrogant person he shows to most of the public. Pay attention to the name of the horse Will’s father gave him as a wedding gift and see what you think – is it ironic or a subtle message from dear old dad?
I can’t even type this name without anger – Ryan. Seriously, every time he appears on page I growl a bit. Ryan has even more issues with Will than we knew of. He is disgusted by Will and has a lot of contempt towards him and he needs to let Will know about it. It really all does seem to be Will-centric, as he doesn’t appear to have the same issues toward Hartley from what we’ve seen of them together. He can clearly, loudly and bluntly tell Will “no”, but can’t manage to beg off when Will’s mother asks him to stop by on Christmas? Hartley, you seem like a nice guy, run far and fast from this one. Things finally seem to come to a head with Ryan in this episode. It was ugly, and eye opening, but I still don’t think we’ve seen the last of him.
Now the big question – did they or didn’t they? I’m not going to tell, but I will say that all sorts of things reach their climax on New Year’s Eve as the town gathers at the Tallgrass to celebrate.
Needless to say I am really enjoying this serial and Leta Blake and Alice Griffiths have created some wonderful characters. Do the Holidays hits a little deeper than the last two parts and manages to be more emotional, while still keeping things fun and sexy. I can’t wait to see what the New Year brings.
June 10, 2017
"In and amongst the pretense of their lives, this quiet thing that happens in the night is real."
And that my friends is what will keep me coming back for more. Nothing overly revelatory, but perspective, feelings, and desires evolve. We finally get a little somethin' somethin', despite Patrick's natural inclination to push others away and Will's inability to move on from the horrible Ryan. Things will probably continue to go uber slow and frustratingly back and forth, seeing as we have three more installments to go.
However, like I said - I'm invested. I hope the long wait will deliver the goods.
And that my friends is what will keep me coming back for more. Nothing overly revelatory, but perspective, feelings, and desires evolve. We finally get a little somethin' somethin', despite Patrick's natural inclination to push others away and Will's inability to move on from the horrible Ryan. Things will probably continue to go uber slow and frustratingly back and forth, seeing as we have three more installments to go.
However, like I said - I'm invested. I hope the long wait will deliver the goods.
April 1, 2021
Yes, yes, yes, finally! They had sex! Will and Patrick are developing fondness for each other, and it’s definitely the start of something. I’m starting to really love these two. They are cute and funny and sweet. Patrick is perfect husband material.
Ryan is even more of an asshole than ever. I hope Hartley leaves him.
Kimberley and Kevin are driving me crazy with their meddling. I just want Will to tell them all off.
Eleanora and Reba are the best side characters.
I’m amazed that this mini book format is keeping me interested in this series, when not much is actually happening. I’m just having so much fun.
Ryan is even more of an asshole than ever. I hope Hartley leaves him.
Kimberley and Kevin are driving me crazy with their meddling. I just want Will to tell them all off.
Eleanora and Reba are the best side characters.
I’m amazed that this mini book format is keeping me interested in this series, when not much is actually happening. I’m just having so much fun.
May 8, 2021
This is still great fun! The pacing is great because of the short installments. The relationship is progressing nicely. Patrick is opening up and I love him more and more! Will is showing growth but he still has some ways to go. He is starting to deserve Patrick, almost there, you can do it Will! The shit list remains the same and I'm still waiting for their comeuppance! Fingers crossed. Onto the next
January 10, 2016
This sweet, slow slide into love and affection with a little bit of steam was what exactly I was waiting for from this series - it gave me all of the feels without (much of) the angst. Honestly, this series gets better with each part and I'm already looking forward to Will & Patrick Fight Their Feelings.
January 27, 2016
4 stars
Another fun read! The slow burn continues but this time there is a little steam too. Patrick is turning out to be the real star in this series. Will needs to be more positive about himself but Patrick is so awesome to him.
A couple of things are bugging me though. Will's ex - Ryan - is such a dick to Will that it seems almost over-the-top. Also, what's with Will's mom and uncle and the way they treat Will? Why do they feel that he needs to be with Ryan? Why do they keep saying that Ryan keeps him safe? Seems almost unbelievable, but I'm wondering if this will be explained later in the series.
Another fun read! The slow burn continues but this time there is a little steam too. Patrick is turning out to be the real star in this series. Will needs to be more positive about himself but Patrick is so awesome to him.
A couple of things are bugging me though. Will's ex - Ryan - is such a dick to Will that it seems almost over-the-top. Also, what's with Will's mom and uncle and the way they treat Will? Why do they feel that he needs to be with Ryan? Why do they keep saying that Ryan keeps him safe? Seems almost unbelievable, but I'm wondering if this will be explained later in the series.
January 29, 2016
4 Stars
I'm totally sucked in, I was on the fence after the first installment but noticed the second and third were available and thought I'd go for it. I was under the impression this was the end to Will and Patrick's tale...but I was wrong. I now have to wait until Jan.....and just when it finally gets good and steamy!!
I'm totally sucked in, I was on the fence after the first installment but noticed the second and third were available and thought I'd go for it. I was under the impression this was the end to Will and Patrick's tale...but I was wrong. I now have to wait until Jan.....and just when it finally gets good and steamy!!
May 7, 2016
See review for entire serial here.
November 1, 2020
I LOVE Patrick.
Finally some hot and heavy action.
Tired of Will’s insecurities.
Tired of Will’s family saying how wonderful Ryan is.
Great narration by John Solo—he is FABULOUS Patrick!
Finally some hot and heavy action.
Tired of Will’s insecurities.
Tired of Will’s family saying how wonderful Ryan is.
Great narration by John Solo—he is FABULOUS Patrick!
October 28, 2021
4 stars ⭐️ Wow, this is what I was waiting to read f-o-r-e-v-e-r! Finally, they are together! Willingly! But they have to untangle every knot they hold right now!
Ryan is still acting like a douche, and I want to smack Will and shake some sense to him. Ryan is not worthy of Will’s attention.
Patrick is Patrick. He is such an ass. But man, he is so funny and sweeeeet.
The last chapter!! Just wow!!
Ryan is still acting like a douche, and I want to smack Will and shake some sense to him. Ryan is not worthy of Will’s attention.
Patrick is Patrick. He is such an ass. But man, he is so funny and sweeeeet.
The last chapter!! Just wow!!
December 11, 2017
Wow! This might just turned into one of my favorite series. Will and Patrick is definitely worming their ways into my heart. Will finally manage to get Patrick to open up about his past and we get a little glimpse into his childhood. In fact, I'm bracing myself for more to come. It seems like Patrick is hiding a closet full of skeleton.
Marriage life seems agreeable to Will and Patrick and they settle down to a comfortable routine. The closer they got, the harder it is to fight the feelings. Well mostly, lustful feelings. But I think I can the see light at the end of the tunnel already. We are due for some sexy times.
Marriage life seems agreeable to Will and Patrick and they settle down to a comfortable routine. The closer they got, the harder it is to fight the feelings. Well mostly, lustful feelings. But I think I can the see light at the end of the tunnel already. We are due for some sexy times.
November 30, 2015
Super sexy, funny, and brings the feels. Love, love, love it!
June 3, 2016
Pero chico, Will, ¿tú estás tonto, o estás tonto?????
Again #TeamPatrick #BestEver
Again #TeamPatrick #BestEver
February 20, 2017
** Review of the complete serial coming soon in the last book **
July 1, 2019
I did the audio version, narrated by John Solo - highly recommend. Here's the link to my review
February 24, 2020
Yeah, can't stop. I'll review at the end.
August 12, 2018
***4 Stars***
In and amongst the pretense of their lives, this quiet thing that happens in the night is real.
Oh ho ho...this series has definitely hit its stride. Those pesky feelings are really starting to throw a wrench in things and I'm loving every minute of it.
The holidays bring an unwanted visit from the vile ex, Ryan...and of course the requirement of being all lovey dovey in public settings.
Will has a moment where his sobriety is at risk, but Patrick bullodozes his way into the situation and takes charge. I don't know if how he handled the situation is right or wrong, but I definitely see how it gave Will a new perspective and new purpose.
Patrick is slowly letting Will in and seeing him actually open himself up to someone after years of being locked up tight is the thing I love about reading romance. And what I doubly love is how Will understands how hard it is for Patrick and he appreciates those moments and doesn't take them for granted.
But mostly I love how naturally their relationship is progressing.
And whooooo boy, the sexual tension finally bubbles over and the passion breaks free!
I was a little worried when I started this series if I could get into it. That first book was very bumpy for me.....but man oh man am I glad I stuck with it because I...am...hooked!!
Off to the next installment....
July 15, 2017
3 Stars
WARNING: Series spoilers and "sweary" ranting ahead!
I'm definitely enjoying this serial more as it goes along. After having a rough time connecting to Will and Patrick in the first story, I'm pleased to announce that by the end of story #3 I've finally started to warm to these two men as characters - particularly Patrick with all his quirky idiosyncrasies, and often tactless and occasionally obscene personal interactions. Thanks to this guy, I had a few good chuckles in this latest installment.
I'll reiterate many of the other reviews for this series by expressing my loathing of Will's ex Ryan (the douchiest fuck-knuckle in all of South Dakota) and my complete disdain for Will's mother Kimberly (the hypocritical whore). Even his Uncle is on my "shit list" at the moment.
I just can't get my head around how Will's family treat/speak to him. It's one thing for Ryan to be a major douche-canoe, spouting off all the deeply offensive and emotionally degrading bullshit he says to Will, because ultimately who cares? Hopefully not Will. We know Will is too good for this asshole, and with time, and some growth in self-confidence (aided by Patrick), he'll realise he's dodged a fucking bullet with that one! But what I can't handle is how every time he speaks to his mother or uncle, they tell him he "needs" Ryan, or they ask how he will survive without Ryan keeping him safe! Whose side are these fuckers on? I literally want to cut a bitch! Regardless of their reactions and feelings towards Patrick, they are Will's family and should be making him feel loved and supported over his split with Ryan. What kind of (supposedly) loving family sides with the emotionally abusive ex?!? The fuck!? So, yeah, I hate Ryan, but I'm more enraged by his family than anything else.
Despite my issues with some of the secondary characters, I enjoyed the way Will and Patrick slowly circled around one another, as their UST grew, until it exploded all over the place in an extremely sexy scene towards the end of this story.
I'm now officially invested in Will and Patrick's HEA and I look forward to seeing what's in store for these guys and the residents of Healing.
WARNING: Series spoilers and "sweary" ranting ahead!
I'm definitely enjoying this serial more as it goes along. After having a rough time connecting to Will and Patrick in the first story, I'm pleased to announce that by the end of story #3 I've finally started to warm to these two men as characters - particularly Patrick with all his quirky idiosyncrasies, and often tactless and occasionally obscene personal interactions. Thanks to this guy, I had a few good chuckles in this latest installment.
I'll reiterate many of the other reviews for this series by expressing my loathing of Will's ex Ryan (the douchiest fuck-knuckle in all of South Dakota) and my complete disdain for Will's mother Kimberly (the hypocritical whore). Even his Uncle is on my "shit list" at the moment.
I just can't get my head around how Will's family treat/speak to him. It's one thing for Ryan to be a major douche-canoe, spouting off all the deeply offensive and emotionally degrading bullshit he says to Will, because ultimately who cares? Hopefully not Will. We know Will is too good for this asshole, and with time, and some growth in self-confidence (aided by Patrick), he'll realise he's dodged a fucking bullet with that one! But what I can't handle is how every time he speaks to his mother or uncle, they tell him he "needs" Ryan, or they ask how he will survive without Ryan keeping him safe! Whose side are these fuckers on? I literally want to cut a bitch! Regardless of their reactions and feelings towards Patrick, they are Will's family and should be making him feel loved and supported over his split with Ryan. What kind of (supposedly) loving family sides with the emotionally abusive ex?!? The fuck!? So, yeah, I hate Ryan, but I'm more enraged by his family than anything else.
Despite my issues with some of the secondary characters, I enjoyed the way Will and Patrick slowly circled around one another, as their UST grew, until it exploded all over the place in an extremely sexy scene towards the end of this story.
I'm now officially invested in Will and Patrick's HEA and I look forward to seeing what's in store for these guys and the residents of Healing.
January 31, 2020
I don't usually read serial books - heck I won't watch a TV mini-series if it has more than 2 parts. I demand instant gratification, darn it. However, the Will & Patrick series is definitely worth it, and having finished the #3 episode - Will & Patrick Do the Holidays, the wait has begun for the next installments.
I'm really starting to love Patrick, realizing that he is heroically well-adjusted given his childhood. Will's creepy ex-boyfriend Ryan desperately needs to be rather forcibly introduced to a very short pier, and at this point, I'm totally befuddled as to why Will's family seems to adore Ryan. Psychotropic medications ..... maybe an alien abduction?
But the best thing about this episode?
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I'm really starting to love Patrick, realizing that he is heroically well-adjusted given his childhood. Will's creepy ex-boyfriend Ryan desperately needs to be rather forcibly introduced to a very short pier, and at this point, I'm totally befuddled as to why Will's family seems to adore Ryan. Psychotropic medications ..... maybe an alien abduction?
But the best thing about this episode?
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February 10, 2017
Absolutely stunning and so hot, even on a second read!
Oh God. I've been racing through this, it is soooo good. I love Will and Patrick. Totally utterly.
This instalment is wonderful with angst on all sides and more tender feelings appearing. But neither man is ready to accept and name what they feel for each other. The scene in the cafe when Will meets Patrick with Jenny and her son is an absolute delight! As is the one with Patrick and Connor.
As for their self-imposed celibacy - I'm not going to spoil your enjoyment by giving away what happens on that front.
I would love to strangle Ryan with my bare hands and hate that some of Will's family favour him over Patrick. What the heck IS their issue with keeping Will safe at all costs? Can they not see what Ryan has been doing to Will for so long?
I'm already gasping for the next part! This series is just the perfect combination of romance and angst, great main and secondary characters, an enjoyable plot and lots and lots of feels!
Oh God. I've been racing through this, it is soooo good. I love Will and Patrick. Totally utterly.
This instalment is wonderful with angst on all sides and more tender feelings appearing. But neither man is ready to accept and name what they feel for each other. The scene in the cafe when Will meets Patrick with Jenny and her son is an absolute delight! As is the one with Patrick and Connor.
As for their self-imposed celibacy - I'm not going to spoil your enjoyment by giving away what happens on that front.
I would love to strangle Ryan with my bare hands and hate that some of Will's family favour him over Patrick. What the heck IS their issue with keeping Will safe at all costs? Can they not see what Ryan has been doing to Will for so long?
I'm already gasping for the next part! This series is just the perfect combination of romance and angst, great main and secondary characters, an enjoyable plot and lots and lots of feels!
March 26, 2016
I will review the entire series because it must be taken as a whole. I loved the main characters. They were snarly and prickly and sweet fun. How could you not like a story that has these lines in it:
Luckily, Patrick isn't impressed by pretty women. Being gay is sometimes a tactical advantage.
and
Meeting the in-laws is something Patrick never thought he'd have to do. He'd rather eat yak brains or visit Russia in winter or set himself on fire. Okay maybe not set himself on fire. But he'd be down with Russian winters or yak brains for sure if it got him out of this.
The supporting cast is just as interesting and aggravating. I loved them. My only regret is that I started this series before the last one was published.
Luckily, Patrick isn't impressed by pretty women. Being gay is sometimes a tactical advantage.
and
Meeting the in-laws is something Patrick never thought he'd have to do. He'd rather eat yak brains or visit Russia in winter or set himself on fire. Okay maybe not set himself on fire. But he'd be down with Russian winters or yak brains for sure if it got him out of this.
The supporting cast is just as interesting and aggravating. I loved them. My only regret is that I started this series before the last one was published.
May 17, 2016
I liked this better than the other two! I think it’s because Will and Patrick are finally growing closer (and start having sex).
And even though Will is very sweet and I actually like him, I have a hard time respecting him at times when he still wants his ex, who says these things to him:
“It’s over. You’re a disgusting, perverted drunk, and until you see yourself the way I do and make lasting changes, top to bottom, inside and out, you’ll always end up with a drink in your hand, and you’ll die alone. Unloved. Unwanted.”
This series is not as fluffy as I expected.
And even though Will is very sweet and I actually like him, I have a hard time respecting him at times when he still wants his ex, who says these things to him:
“It’s over. You’re a disgusting, perverted drunk, and until you see yourself the way I do and make lasting changes, top to bottom, inside and out, you’ll always end up with a drink in your hand, and you’ll die alone. Unloved. Unwanted.”
This series is not as fluffy as I expected.
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