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The Carlisles #4
Shifting Views
Successful fashion model Denver Carlisle is finally living on his own. He’s got a new apartment, a neighbor who has a problem shutting his blinds, and a local bakery with an owner who makes his knees weak. It’s raining men, and Denver hasn’t gotten any in a long time. Going out on a limb, he asks Ethan Monahan out and resorts to a little exhibitionism for his neighbor. Only to be turned down by both. That’s a first.
Ethan Monahan runs his own bakery and has a new neighbor who walks around naked. The latter is a little too distracting. When his naked neighbor turns out to be none other than model Denver Carlisle—and the customer who asked him out—Ethan tries to make amends. In a purely friendly way.
Friendship leads to more, and both men find themselves in over their heads with emotions and compromises. Denver has trust issues that could span the Sahara, and Ethan is a product of the foster system with a chip on his shoulder and a serious wariness of those with money. There’s only one way to reconcile their issues: work together.
Ethan Monahan runs his own bakery and has a new neighbor who walks around naked. The latter is a little too distracting. When his naked neighbor turns out to be none other than model Denver Carlisle—and the customer who asked him out—Ethan tries to make amends. In a purely friendly way.
Friendship leads to more, and both men find themselves in over their heads with emotions and compromises. Denver has trust issues that could span the Sahara, and Ethan is a product of the foster system with a chip on his shoulder and a serious wariness of those with money. There’s only one way to reconcile their issues: work together.
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Meg Harding
40 books112 followersMeg Harding is a graduate student, currently studying MA Publishing in the UK. She plans to continue on to become an editor, all while continuing to write. When she isn't writing she enjoys the theatre, concerts, and lazing about in front of the TV.
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February 16, 2017
This SO worked for me! Dinner For One is still my fave of this series, but this is a close second. Admittedly, it checked several of my favorite boxes:
√ Begging
√ Crying ~ from being wrecked not the hurt feels kind
√ Spanking
√ Feeding
√ Couple toys thrown in for good measure
√ Orgasm denial
√ Precoming cocks that drool like faucets
√ Bossy top
√ Baker
Which one of these... awwwwwwwwww ... look at their faces!!!!!!!
Wut? I like culinarily inclined MCs! It's one of my jams. I particularly like a baker or chef that turns into Toppy McTopperscones in the bedroom. Honestly, I was surprised by it so that may have made it better. On second thought... Nah. Harding knows her way around a sex scene and even though they are infrequent in this tale they still managed to leave me in a puddle.
Denver is the lone singleton Carlisle and he's got a bad case of the sadz about it too. So he buys himself a new apartment/condo and promptly discovers he's got a hot as fire neighbor who seems to be naked frequently. What better way to get naked neighbor's attention than by joining naked neighbor in the nakedness, right?
Yeah, no.
Never fear! The fates intervene and Denver discovers his favorite place in his new neighborhood is a place called Monahan Bakery. SQUIRREL! Denver's got a GINORMOUS sweet tooth. Listening to him order food had my eyebrows rising multiple times. I think he must have a hollow leg or something.
Anywho! Guess who owns the bakery? They meet and there's a sizzle but figuring out how to insert part D into slot A proves a bit of a challenge, so they try the friends thing. And then things got awkward. I wouldn't recommend this to those who get impatient with awkward characters. I, personally, thought it was cute. They're both introverted, fail at small talk and keeping a conversation going... forget it, thus Denver often enlists his numerous siblings to be his wingman.
Ethan has a difficult past and no family, so Denver's large and boisterous clan is a bit overwhelming. He still struggles with trusting other people, but he's pulled himself up by his boot straps and made himself into a business owner which proves to me he can do anything he sets his mind to. With the right incentive. Bubble butted models with sweet toothes can make for one helluva incentive. However, he's busy all the time with the bakery which led to some of the cutest scenes of him trying to figure out how to make room for Denver in his life. Cole and Casey are keepers and just as instrumental in facilitating Ethan's growth as Denver and the Carlisles.
I loved that we got both of their perspectives to really see how they felt about each other. They have their hurdles which I usually snickered through how blunt they were with each other; it's a little like word vomity but it gets the job done. I appreciate MCs that can talk to each other like adults about their disagreements or misunderstandings instead of jumping to conclusions. Ethan and Denver's blips never felt overwrought.
I also really loved the epilogue and catching up with all the Carlisles. Shifting Views is a strong finish to the series. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes feel good reads with likable MCs who aren't given to dramatics.
I'll miss you, Carlisles.
xoxox,
CC
A review copy was provided.
√ Begging
√ Crying ~ from being wrecked not the hurt feels kind
√ Spanking
√ Feeding
√ Couple toys thrown in for good measure
√ Orgasm denial
√ Precoming cocks that drool like faucets
√ Bossy top
√ Baker
Which one of these... awwwwwwwwww ... look at their faces!!!!!!!
Wut? I like culinarily inclined MCs! It's one of my jams. I particularly like a baker or chef that turns into Toppy McTopperscones in the bedroom. Honestly, I was surprised by it so that may have made it better. On second thought... Nah. Harding knows her way around a sex scene and even though they are infrequent in this tale they still managed to leave me in a puddle.
Denver is the lone singleton Carlisle and he's got a bad case of the sadz about it too. So he buys himself a new apartment/condo and promptly discovers he's got a hot as fire neighbor who seems to be naked frequently. What better way to get naked neighbor's attention than by joining naked neighbor in the nakedness, right?
Yeah, no.
Never fear! The fates intervene and Denver discovers his favorite place in his new neighborhood is a place called Monahan Bakery. SQUIRREL! Denver's got a GINORMOUS sweet tooth. Listening to him order food had my eyebrows rising multiple times. I think he must have a hollow leg or something.
Anywho! Guess who owns the bakery? They meet and there's a sizzle but figuring out how to insert part D into slot A proves a bit of a challenge, so they try the friends thing. And then things got awkward. I wouldn't recommend this to those who get impatient with awkward characters. I, personally, thought it was cute. They're both introverted, fail at small talk and keeping a conversation going... forget it, thus Denver often enlists his numerous siblings to be his wingman.
Ethan has a difficult past and no family, so Denver's large and boisterous clan is a bit overwhelming. He still struggles with trusting other people, but he's pulled himself up by his boot straps and made himself into a business owner which proves to me he can do anything he sets his mind to. With the right incentive. Bubble butted models with sweet toothes can make for one helluva incentive. However, he's busy all the time with the bakery which led to some of the cutest scenes of him trying to figure out how to make room for Denver in his life. Cole and Casey are keepers and just as instrumental in facilitating Ethan's growth as Denver and the Carlisles.
I loved that we got both of their perspectives to really see how they felt about each other. They have their hurdles which I usually snickered through how blunt they were with each other; it's a little like word vomity but it gets the job done. I appreciate MCs that can talk to each other like adults about their disagreements or misunderstandings instead of jumping to conclusions. Ethan and Denver's blips never felt overwrought.
I also really loved the epilogue and catching up with all the Carlisles. Shifting Views is a strong finish to the series. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes feel good reads with likable MCs who aren't given to dramatics.
I'll miss you, Carlisles.
xoxox,
CC
A review copy was provided.
January 25, 2019
***3 Stars***
I enjoyed this book even though it had a sloooooooow start. I mean, by 20% Ethan and Denver had only briefly met! I had to push myself to keep reading, but once the story picked up, I was able to get on board.
Ethan and Denver were adorably clumsy in their flirting and attempt at having a "friendship." Neither has had a "serious" relationship due to their pasts. Denver because he's afraid of being used and taken advantage of due to his celebrity status and wealth, and Ethan having trust issues and other insecurities because of his life in foster care and group homes.
Both guys find it difficult to communicate their feelings, but were willing to try with each other because they felt the potential for something great between them.
And when these two finally take off...OOOOOOH BOY!! Let's just say Chapter 10 almost set my kindle on fire! I'm pretty sure I passed out and came back to life at least 3 times while reading their first time together. These two brought the heat....and some toys.
Unfortunately, I feel the author missed some opportunities for more character and story development as everything felt very surface level. And the ending still left a lot to be desired since it was kind of rushed.
An epilogue that looks two years down the line was a nice touch, but for the last book in a 4 book series centering on a huge family, it was a bit of a breezed through let down.
Overall, this was a series that I generally enjoyed for it's sweet and sexy storylines....and I'm also a sucker for an endearingly, quirky meddling family.
February 10, 2017
I really liked this book. A lot. It ended up being my favorite book by this author. It's the fourth book in a series about the Carlisle brothers but it works fine as a stand alone. If you've read the previous books then you'll be happy to see the other three couples in this one a bit. This story starts with Denver being a bit adrift after Dorian moves in with his boyfriend (from book three). Denver is not used to being apart from his twin and while he's happy for his brother, he's a sad for himself. He doesn't want anymore meaningless flings, he wants the serious relationships that all of his brothers now have. A variety of things happen that lead him to ask out the neighborhood bakery owner, Ethan.
Ethan has had a difficult upbringing and he doesn't trust anyone with his feelings. He puts 100% of his energy into his business. When Denver asks him out Ethan figures he's way out of his league and declines Denver's offer of dating. He does end up deciding they can be friends. This part of the book made me smile more than once. These two are horrifically awkward. They're like two teenagers. I thought this was a unique and sweet path for the book to take. So many romances are filled with alpha males who are full of confidence and have all the answers. These two stutter through things they're trying to say and worry about what they're going to do next. Their internal monologues were funny and charming, especially Denver's. Here's one that made me smile.
""He came over to shoot the breeze." They're both staring at him. Did he really just say that? He doesn't think he's ever used that phrase before. Why, God, why did he choose now to break it out?"
Once they slip into dating things heat up dramatically. While they may be awkward with talking they aren't in the bedroom. These two have great chemistry and they burn up the pages. As the relationship goes on they have some challenges, both in regards to their pasts and in regards to Denver's job. They handle this by communicating and this was also a pleasant change from the angst and drama often seen in romances.
Ethan has had a difficult upbringing and he doesn't trust anyone with his feelings. He puts 100% of his energy into his business. When Denver asks him out Ethan figures he's way out of his league and declines Denver's offer of dating. He does end up deciding they can be friends. This part of the book made me smile more than once. These two are horrifically awkward. They're like two teenagers. I thought this was a unique and sweet path for the book to take. So many romances are filled with alpha males who are full of confidence and have all the answers. These two stutter through things they're trying to say and worry about what they're going to do next. Their internal monologues were funny and charming, especially Denver's. Here's one that made me smile.
""He came over to shoot the breeze." They're both staring at him. Did he really just say that? He doesn't think he's ever used that phrase before. Why, God, why did he choose now to break it out?"
Once they slip into dating things heat up dramatically. While they may be awkward with talking they aren't in the bedroom. These two have great chemistry and they burn up the pages. As the relationship goes on they have some challenges, both in regards to their pasts and in regards to Denver's job. They handle this by communicating and this was also a pleasant change from the angst and drama often seen in romances.
February 6, 2017
2.5 stars
Book 4 in this series was my least favorite, I'm afraid. I'm not sure why, but it seems the quality of the stories has gone downhill from the release of Book 1. I adored that one!
Denver Carlisle is the last single sibling. He's very "woe is me," and I could appreciate that to an extent because no one likes to be the last one standing when they want what everyone else has. But Harding went a little overboard on the feel-sorry-for-Denver kick with regards to his modeling career. If I read one more comment from his inner monologue about the downside to being a model......cry me a river. If it's so bad, don't do it. If it's worth it, then stop whining about it ALL the freakin time.
Denver meets Ethan in a veryunrealistic unusual way. They become neighbors who live across the next building to each other, and Ethan inadvertently gives Denver a "free show" without realizing it. Denver gives him some flashes back, and then they meet in Ethan's coffee shop some days later. This was too much for me. Sorry.
So let's talk about Ethan and Denver. Holy Awkward Dialogue Batman! There's awkward in the adorkable way. There's awkward in the shy, flirtatious way. And then there's these two. It was not funny. It was not endearing. It was nothing other than a train wreck of uncomfortable wincing for the first 50% of the book. I was not invested in these two at all.
What worked? The sex was combustible. Really, really hot! That can't save the whole book for me, though. The relationship between these two went from fumbling dialogue to hot sex to weird "non-fight" to give it some drama and a climax, and The End.
This one was definitely a miss for me, which is a shame, because I really enjoyed some of Harding's other stories.
Book 4 in this series was my least favorite, I'm afraid. I'm not sure why, but it seems the quality of the stories has gone downhill from the release of Book 1. I adored that one!
Denver Carlisle is the last single sibling. He's very "woe is me," and I could appreciate that to an extent because no one likes to be the last one standing when they want what everyone else has. But Harding went a little overboard on the feel-sorry-for-Denver kick with regards to his modeling career. If I read one more comment from his inner monologue about the downside to being a model......cry me a river. If it's so bad, don't do it. If it's worth it, then stop whining about it ALL the freakin time.
Denver meets Ethan in a very
So let's talk about Ethan and Denver. Holy Awkward Dialogue Batman! There's awkward in the adorkable way. There's awkward in the shy, flirtatious way. And then there's these two. It was not funny. It was not endearing. It was nothing other than a train wreck of uncomfortable wincing for the first 50% of the book. I was not invested in these two at all.
What worked? The sex was combustible. Really, really hot! That can't save the whole book for me, though. The relationship between these two went from fumbling dialogue to hot sex to weird "non-fight" to give it some drama and a climax, and The End.
This one was definitely a miss for me, which is a shame, because I really enjoyed some of Harding's other stories.
February 7, 2017
3.5 Stars
Denver Carlisle is the last remaining single Carlisle sibling. He wants what the others have: someone to love. Unfortunately, he's on a bit of a dry run with the men lately. Until he meets Ethan Monahan. Unfortunately, both men are horribly awkward and completely unused to anything resembling a relationship. Both have pasts to divulge and overcome.
There's a nice dual POV here, and both characters are, at times, adorkably awkward, though sometimes it's just awkward.
If you are a fan of slow burn romance, Shifting Views definitely qualifies, with this being strangers to friends to lovers. And once Ethan and Denver become lovers the sex is this is super hot. Denver loves to give up control, which is perfect because Ethan is a control freak and he knows just how to pleasure Denver.
I found the writing a little staccato at first, almost as awkward as the characters, but transitions more smoothly further on. The story read differently than the others in the series, less fluid, but still enjoyable.
All in all, I liked it and warmed to Denver and Ethan as they navigate their growing feelings. I especially loved getting to spend more time with the characters from the other Carlisles stories.
I've really enjoyed the series, and I'm going to miss spending time with the Carlisles. <3
Advanced Review Galley copy of Shifting Views (The Carlisles #4) provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
P.S.: I hate the cover! It feels so much darker and grittier than the other covers for the series!
Denver Carlisle is the last remaining single Carlisle sibling. He wants what the others have: someone to love. Unfortunately, he's on a bit of a dry run with the men lately. Until he meets Ethan Monahan. Unfortunately, both men are horribly awkward and completely unused to anything resembling a relationship. Both have pasts to divulge and overcome.
There's a nice dual POV here, and both characters are, at times, adorkably awkward, though sometimes it's just awkward.
If you are a fan of slow burn romance, Shifting Views definitely qualifies, with this being strangers to friends to lovers. And once Ethan and Denver become lovers the sex is this is super hot. Denver loves to give up control, which is perfect because Ethan is a control freak and he knows just how to pleasure Denver.
I found the writing a little staccato at first, almost as awkward as the characters, but transitions more smoothly further on. The story read differently than the others in the series, less fluid, but still enjoyable.
All in all, I liked it and warmed to Denver and Ethan as they navigate their growing feelings. I especially loved getting to spend more time with the characters from the other Carlisles stories.
I've really enjoyed the series, and I'm going to miss spending time with the Carlisles. <3
Advanced Review Galley copy of Shifting Views (The Carlisles #4) provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
P.S.: I hate the cover! It feels so much darker and grittier than the other covers for the series!
February 23, 2017
I hit my stride with Meg Harding, and I gobbled up her 'Carlisles' series in a few days.
Yes, the whole series follows the same storyline: MCs meet --> lovey-dovey --> crisis --> talking to clever sister and/or brothers --> HFN.
But it REALLY worked for me, especially because Meg Harding is funny AND her characters are fleshed out.
Will definitely read these books again, and I recommend them if you want to read something lighthearted and fun.
Yes, the whole series follows the same storyline: MCs meet --> lovey-dovey --> crisis --> talking to clever sister and/or brothers --> HFN.
But it REALLY worked for me, especially because Meg Harding is funny AND her characters are fleshed out.
Will definitely read these books again, and I recommend them if you want to read something lighthearted and fun.
November 13, 2022
RECENSIONE A CURA DI EVELYNE
Quarto volume della serie “The Carlisles” di Meg Harding, “Shifting views” racconta la storia di Denver, uno dei fratelli Carlisle. Se avete letto “Doppio controllo” conoscete Dorian e il suo gemello. Conoscere Dorian e gli altri fratelli è il primo passo per capire cosa spinge Denver a isolarsi e mettersi in gioco con il vicino nudista. La sua vita è stata stravolta e non ha altra scelta che allontanarsi e imparare a vivere da solo, senza suo fratello a proteggergli le spalle.
Denver era il personaggio che già conoscevo, quello a cui chiunque si affeziona, modello di fama mondiale eppure così impacciato quando si trova davanti una persona che gli fa battere il cuore. Dolce e gentile eppure con un carattere forte che non si tira indietro davanti alle difficoltà, seppur la sua famiglia debba intervenire per rimetterlo in riga.
Ethan è un uomo che ne ha passate davvero molte, ma che ha ancora tantissimo amore da dare. È il perfetto compagno per Denver, i due si completano in un modo che non credevo possibile.
Continua sul nostro blog!
Quarto volume della serie “The Carlisles” di Meg Harding, “Shifting views” racconta la storia di Denver, uno dei fratelli Carlisle. Se avete letto “Doppio controllo” conoscete Dorian e il suo gemello. Conoscere Dorian e gli altri fratelli è il primo passo per capire cosa spinge Denver a isolarsi e mettersi in gioco con il vicino nudista. La sua vita è stata stravolta e non ha altra scelta che allontanarsi e imparare a vivere da solo, senza suo fratello a proteggergli le spalle.
Denver era il personaggio che già conoscevo, quello a cui chiunque si affeziona, modello di fama mondiale eppure così impacciato quando si trova davanti una persona che gli fa battere il cuore. Dolce e gentile eppure con un carattere forte che non si tira indietro davanti alle difficoltà, seppur la sua famiglia debba intervenire per rimetterlo in riga.
Ethan è un uomo che ne ha passate davvero molte, ma che ha ancora tantissimo amore da dare. È il perfetto compagno per Denver, i due si completano in un modo che non credevo possibile.
Continua sul nostro blog!
February 10, 2017
First things first … apologize to Garrett Leigh as the cover artist, but this cover definitely does not represent the book at all! I saw the cover and I thought of a gritty edgy story… which I didn’t get. Oh well…
Denver is the last of the Carlisle siblings … the last single one. His twin brother just recently got involved with a hockey player. His other siblings are also happy with their partner or spouse. So Denver decides that it’s time he gets the taste of living independently – while also exploring the possible men in the new neighborhood. Like his neighbor who seems to like parading his naked back, or the cute bakery owner whose place is Denver’s new favorite café…
I loved Dorian’s book (he is Denver’s brother), so I was quite excited with this one. Unfortunately, I wasn’t as impressed. For the most part, I thought Denver and Ethan’s interactions were incredibly awkward!! I found myself cringing when I read their exchanged conversations … like the discomfiting situation poured throughout the pages.
I wonder if this was intentional though…
Denver is highly dependent on his siblings, so he is a bit out of his element when he tries to approach Ethan on his own. Especially because Ethan is not someone who is fascinated with Denver’s profile as a model. Heck, Ethan doesn’t even recognize Denver as someone famous! Meanwhile, Ethan is a product of a foster home; so he can be socially challenged, like Ethan’s bluntness or his rigid stance about the financial aspect of dating someone who is richer than himself.
So maybe this influenced the way both men approached the relationship. But it also resulted in an uncomfortable reading. It did get better after a while… after Denver and Ethan found the right rhythm. However, this was definitely not my favorite of the series *sad face*.
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Denver is the last of the Carlisle siblings … the last single one. His twin brother just recently got involved with a hockey player. His other siblings are also happy with their partner or spouse. So Denver decides that it’s time he gets the taste of living independently – while also exploring the possible men in the new neighborhood. Like his neighbor who seems to like parading his naked back, or the cute bakery owner whose place is Denver’s new favorite café…
I loved Dorian’s book (he is Denver’s brother), so I was quite excited with this one. Unfortunately, I wasn’t as impressed. For the most part, I thought Denver and Ethan’s interactions were incredibly awkward!! I found myself cringing when I read their exchanged conversations … like the discomfiting situation poured throughout the pages.
I wonder if this was intentional though…
Denver is highly dependent on his siblings, so he is a bit out of his element when he tries to approach Ethan on his own. Especially because Ethan is not someone who is fascinated with Denver’s profile as a model. Heck, Ethan doesn’t even recognize Denver as someone famous! Meanwhile, Ethan is a product of a foster home; so he can be socially challenged, like Ethan’s bluntness or his rigid stance about the financial aspect of dating someone who is richer than himself.
So maybe this influenced the way both men approached the relationship. But it also resulted in an uncomfortable reading. It did get better after a while… after Denver and Ethan found the right rhythm. However, this was definitely not my favorite of the series *sad face*.
A Guest Review for The Blogger Girls
The ARC is provided by the publisher for an exchange of fair and honest review. No high rating is required for any ARC received.
February 8, 2017
‘Shifting Views’ is book 4 of the Carlisle series. It can be read as a standalone.
After his twin brother Dorian settles down with his boyfriend, Denver finds himself alone for the first time in his life. Now he has to be a grown up living alone in an apartment as well as navigating through daily life without the comfort of his brother’s constant presence. It’s a lot to adjust to. But not to worry coz to add a whole lotta spice in his new life enters Denver’s ‘naked neighbour’. The guy parades around in his apartment naked but Denver has nothing to complain about when he gets a free show of the tightest and the most delicious pair of buns almost every night!
Denver meets Ethan, the owner of the ‘delicious buns’ in Ethan’s bakery. They are attracted to each other from the very start. But there are baggages and huge hang-ups on both sides which deters them from falling into a relationship. They start from neighbors who saw each other naked across buildings and after a brief but unsuccessful stint as friends finally turns into lovers. And yeah, they then do engage into some loud, kinky and filthy sexy times which were crazy HOT!
It’s a slow burn romance with the couple becoming lovers almost at the second half of the story. The characters are adorably awkward when they meet and that bout continues for quite long. I just felt that even after becoming boyfriends they didn’t have that intense connection which I always hope to find in a couple. They work through their problems one at a time and get to know each other more intimately in a very slow pace. It was believable but not overtly emotional or touching.
It’s a nice story with a dual POV, a few major issues on both sides to make up for the angst factor and a sweet HEA. I loved touching base with the other Carlisles. They are a tight knit bunch and I liked their frequent appearances as Denver and Ethan fumble their way to their HEA.
All in all, I liked this awkward but endearing journey of Ethan and Denver as they fall in love. It does not have the smoothest start but will grow on you as the story continues.
*This review has been cross posted at GayBookReviews*
After his twin brother Dorian settles down with his boyfriend, Denver finds himself alone for the first time in his life. Now he has to be a grown up living alone in an apartment as well as navigating through daily life without the comfort of his brother’s constant presence. It’s a lot to adjust to. But not to worry coz to add a whole lotta spice in his new life enters Denver’s ‘naked neighbour’. The guy parades around in his apartment naked but Denver has nothing to complain about when he gets a free show of the tightest and the most delicious pair of buns almost every night!
Denver meets Ethan, the owner of the ‘delicious buns’ in Ethan’s bakery. They are attracted to each other from the very start. But there are baggages and huge hang-ups on both sides which deters them from falling into a relationship. They start from neighbors who saw each other naked across buildings and after a brief but unsuccessful stint as friends finally turns into lovers. And yeah, they then do engage into some loud, kinky and filthy sexy times which were crazy HOT!
It’s a slow burn romance with the couple becoming lovers almost at the second half of the story. The characters are adorably awkward when they meet and that bout continues for quite long. I just felt that even after becoming boyfriends they didn’t have that intense connection which I always hope to find in a couple. They work through their problems one at a time and get to know each other more intimately in a very slow pace. It was believable but not overtly emotional or touching.
It’s a nice story with a dual POV, a few major issues on both sides to make up for the angst factor and a sweet HEA. I loved touching base with the other Carlisles. They are a tight knit bunch and I liked their frequent appearances as Denver and Ethan fumble their way to their HEA.
All in all, I liked this awkward but endearing journey of Ethan and Denver as they fall in love. It does not have the smoothest start but will grow on you as the story continues.
*This review has been cross posted at GayBookReviews*
February 19, 2021
4.5 stars!
Okay.... so this one is a winner! And I’m glad I read this even after the mild disappointment of the previous book in this series.
This was sweet and very lovely to read. No, it doesn’t have complex characters or heartbreaking angsty scenes. It’s just a really simple story of two men falling in love. It’s a lighthearted feel-good romance. One that had me smiling and chucking along.
I wish I loved Dorian’s book more but Denver and Ethan has definitely made up for that. ☺️
Okay.... so this one is a winner! And I’m glad I read this even after the mild disappointment of the previous book in this series.
This was sweet and very lovely to read. No, it doesn’t have complex characters or heartbreaking angsty scenes. It’s just a really simple story of two men falling in love. It’s a lighthearted feel-good romance. One that had me smiling and chucking along.
I wish I loved Dorian’s book more but Denver and Ethan has definitely made up for that. ☺️
December 4, 2022
Recensione completa con informazioni ed estratti sul blog Le letture di Anya:
Quarto e ultimo volume autoconclusivo della serie The Carlisles, Shifting views racconta la storia del gemello Denver, famoso modello e noto libertino. Da quando il gemello Dorian convive con il fidanzato Eric, Denver è costretto a ricominciare la sua vita in un nuovo appartamento. Durante i lavori di ristrutturazione, scorge dalla finestra un magnifico uomo nudo nell’appartamento di fronte.
Ethan Monahan è il proprietario di una panetteria che ha creato da zero con tutte le sue forze e sacrifici. Per lui è una giornata come un’altra nel suo locale quando incontra Denver, senza avere la minima idea di chi sia o di che lavoro faccia. Con la mente in subbuglio e terribilmente attratto da Ethan, Denver gli chiede di uscire per un appuntamento, ricevendo un no come risposta.
Tutto crolla in Denver che non ha più alcuna certezza non essendo mai stato rifiutato. Riuscirà Ethan a superare le sue paure e a dare una possibilità a Denver?
Ero davvero curiosa di scoprire come sarebbe terminata questa serie di libri concentrata sui fratelli Carlisles. Vedere come ognuno di loro capitolasse all’amore è stata per me una gioia. Denver è il più pazzerello della famiglia, è simpatico e divertente. Eppure è sempre stato spaventato dalle relazioni, almeno finché non conosce Ethan. Impacciato e insicuro, non sa come costruire un rapporto con l’uomo che infesta i suoi pensieri.
Dall’altro lato abbiamo un Ethan terrorizzato di rimanere ferito, con un passato doloroso alle spalle e molte insicurezze. Insieme i due uomini sono perfetti l’uno per l’altro, si completano davvero bene. Assistere alla nascita della loro amicizia in punta di piedi e alla crescita della loro relazione poi è stato coinvolgente ed emozionante.
Lo stile di scrittura di Meg Harding è molto leggero e delicato, il lettore si immerge nelle pagine e affianca i personaggi nelle loro avventure e disavventure. Le scene piccanti sono ben fatte e mai uguali, con un leggero accenno di BDSM.
Non vi sono grandi scossoni emotivi o angst, ma se cercate un Romance MM con due protagonisti che maturano insieme al loro rapporto e una famiglia numerosa e unita, non potete perdervi Shifting views. Ammetto che mi mancherà molto la famiglia Carlisles… Ma spero in una nuova pubblicazione firmata Meg Harding.
4.5 stelline per me.
Quarto e ultimo volume autoconclusivo della serie The Carlisles, Shifting views racconta la storia del gemello Denver, famoso modello e noto libertino. Da quando il gemello Dorian convive con il fidanzato Eric, Denver è costretto a ricominciare la sua vita in un nuovo appartamento. Durante i lavori di ristrutturazione, scorge dalla finestra un magnifico uomo nudo nell’appartamento di fronte.
Ethan Monahan è il proprietario di una panetteria che ha creato da zero con tutte le sue forze e sacrifici. Per lui è una giornata come un’altra nel suo locale quando incontra Denver, senza avere la minima idea di chi sia o di che lavoro faccia. Con la mente in subbuglio e terribilmente attratto da Ethan, Denver gli chiede di uscire per un appuntamento, ricevendo un no come risposta.
Tutto crolla in Denver che non ha più alcuna certezza non essendo mai stato rifiutato. Riuscirà Ethan a superare le sue paure e a dare una possibilità a Denver?
Ero davvero curiosa di scoprire come sarebbe terminata questa serie di libri concentrata sui fratelli Carlisles. Vedere come ognuno di loro capitolasse all’amore è stata per me una gioia. Denver è il più pazzerello della famiglia, è simpatico e divertente. Eppure è sempre stato spaventato dalle relazioni, almeno finché non conosce Ethan. Impacciato e insicuro, non sa come costruire un rapporto con l’uomo che infesta i suoi pensieri.
Dall’altro lato abbiamo un Ethan terrorizzato di rimanere ferito, con un passato doloroso alle spalle e molte insicurezze. Insieme i due uomini sono perfetti l’uno per l’altro, si completano davvero bene. Assistere alla nascita della loro amicizia in punta di piedi e alla crescita della loro relazione poi è stato coinvolgente ed emozionante.
Lo stile di scrittura di Meg Harding è molto leggero e delicato, il lettore si immerge nelle pagine e affianca i personaggi nelle loro avventure e disavventure. Le scene piccanti sono ben fatte e mai uguali, con un leggero accenno di BDSM.
Non vi sono grandi scossoni emotivi o angst, ma se cercate un Romance MM con due protagonisti che maturano insieme al loro rapporto e una famiglia numerosa e unita, non potete perdervi Shifting views. Ammetto che mi mancherà molto la famiglia Carlisles… Ma spero in una nuova pubblicazione firmata Meg Harding.
4.5 stelline per me.
February 10, 2017
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This book is part of The Carlisles’ Series but can be read as a standalone. In this book, we have the two main characters, Denver Carlisle who is a 30-year-old fashion model and Ethan Monahan who is a 34-year-old bakery owner. We do get to meet Denver’s family members and significant others throughout the story but they are easily integrated and there’s no sense of confusion as to how they are involved.
Denver has just moved into a new apartment after living with his twin brother who has recently moved in with his boyfriend. Denver has always had his family around him and has never had to be self sufficient. So, he’s almost at a loss as to what to do on his own—deer in the headlights comes to mind when we first get to know him. But he’s also very stubborn and determined to do this adulting thing on his own but is always thinking in his head, “What would my sister or brother do/say?”
Ethan has owned his bakery for the last 4 years, he lives and breathes his business and has no time for anything else especially relationships. His only friends are his two employees, and he mostly lives in his own little world of eat, sleep, work, repeat. The bakery will always be his number one priority as he doesn’t want to fail. Ethan is a little bit of a control freak and has issues with abandonment and attachment so doesn’t really get close to anyone.
When they meet for the first time, we can definitely see the attraction between them. There’s is a lot of going back and forward of one person then the other making an embarrassing mistake when they are really just trying to impress and then when they do get together there’s doubt from both sides as this is all new territory.
I really liked the plot of this story and also Denver and Ethan as characters. Their friendship/relationship got off to a bumpy start, but I think it added to the enjoyment of seeing how they progressed. There were parts of the story that made me laugh out loud, and there were parts that made me a little bit sad. The first time we see them take the next step and sleep together is pretty much mind-blowingly erotic. Ethan’s controlling dominant side really comes out to play here, and I was left thinking damn where has this sex god been hiding in the book so far. I loved this assertive side of his personality, and it was like we were finally seeing the real him instead of the self-doubting man who always shied away from letting people get close. We also see a different side of Denver during this scene, the normally confident and self-assured model becomes a kinky submissive, and I loved it.
Now, there are a couple of negatives. Firstly, Denver is supposed to be 30-years-old but the way he’s written makes him seem really immature, and you can’t help but think of him as being in his late teens or early twenties. I had to keep reminding myself of how old he actually was. Secondly, the way the author uses pronouns or the characters’ names along with short sentences almost feels like reading a list and does detract from the flow of the story especially in the first few chapters.
Overall I did enjoy this book, it took a little while to get going, but once it did, I was hooked and couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. This is the first book I have read in this series and also by this author, but I would go back and read the rest as I would like to know the other family member’s stories.
***The ARC was provided by Dreamspinner Press. My review is an honest opinion of the book***
This book is part of The Carlisles’ Series but can be read as a standalone. In this book, we have the two main characters, Denver Carlisle who is a 30-year-old fashion model and Ethan Monahan who is a 34-year-old bakery owner. We do get to meet Denver’s family members and significant others throughout the story but they are easily integrated and there’s no sense of confusion as to how they are involved.
Denver has just moved into a new apartment after living with his twin brother who has recently moved in with his boyfriend. Denver has always had his family around him and has never had to be self sufficient. So, he’s almost at a loss as to what to do on his own—deer in the headlights comes to mind when we first get to know him. But he’s also very stubborn and determined to do this adulting thing on his own but is always thinking in his head, “What would my sister or brother do/say?”
Ethan has owned his bakery for the last 4 years, he lives and breathes his business and has no time for anything else especially relationships. His only friends are his two employees, and he mostly lives in his own little world of eat, sleep, work, repeat. The bakery will always be his number one priority as he doesn’t want to fail. Ethan is a little bit of a control freak and has issues with abandonment and attachment so doesn’t really get close to anyone.
When they meet for the first time, we can definitely see the attraction between them. There’s is a lot of going back and forward of one person then the other making an embarrassing mistake when they are really just trying to impress and then when they do get together there’s doubt from both sides as this is all new territory.
I really liked the plot of this story and also Denver and Ethan as characters. Their friendship/relationship got off to a bumpy start, but I think it added to the enjoyment of seeing how they progressed. There were parts of the story that made me laugh out loud, and there were parts that made me a little bit sad. The first time we see them take the next step and sleep together is pretty much mind-blowingly erotic. Ethan’s controlling dominant side really comes out to play here, and I was left thinking damn where has this sex god been hiding in the book so far. I loved this assertive side of his personality, and it was like we were finally seeing the real him instead of the self-doubting man who always shied away from letting people get close. We also see a different side of Denver during this scene, the normally confident and self-assured model becomes a kinky submissive, and I loved it.
Now, there are a couple of negatives. Firstly, Denver is supposed to be 30-years-old but the way he’s written makes him seem really immature, and you can’t help but think of him as being in his late teens or early twenties. I had to keep reminding myself of how old he actually was. Secondly, the way the author uses pronouns or the characters’ names along with short sentences almost feels like reading a list and does detract from the flow of the story especially in the first few chapters.
Overall I did enjoy this book, it took a little while to get going, but once it did, I was hooked and couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. This is the first book I have read in this series and also by this author, but I would go back and read the rest as I would like to know the other family member’s stories.
***The ARC was provided by Dreamspinner Press. My review is an honest opinion of the book***
February 23, 2017
Shifting Views is book four in the Carlisles series, and covers the romance of the last single sibling in this rather large, gregarious family. The books do not have to be read in order, but because we are talking a family here, all the characters overlap from one book to the next. It’s one of the things I like about this series because it’s nice to revisit the previous romances and see how they have matured. In book four we meet Denver and Ethan, and in true Carlisle fashion, the road to love is not an easy one. As with all these books, it’s about the romance. There isn’t a great deal of angst, just hurdles to overcome for these guys to find their HEA. Harding’s writing is character driven and I truly enjoyed meeting these men.
Denver is an endearing man-child. From an early age, he found out that people wanted to take pictures of him and pay him huge sums of money for the privilege. He’s never truly been on his own; being in business with his twin, and coming from a huge family, Denver has always had someone else around to make any and all decisions about his life. Now his other half has found his true love, and Denver is faced with the crisis of being the only one in his family who’s unattached. For the first time in his life, he is living alone, shopping for paint samples in colors only he cares about, and picking furniture for his own taste level. Pretty heavy stuff for a man in his early thirties who lives on candy and junk food and has a simplistic view of the world, courtesy of all the money he has made modeling. He longs for someone to love him like what he sees with his siblings, but, frankly, he has some trust issues and as such, doesn’t see it in the cards for his life. Oftentimes I found Denver’s character a little on the annoying side, and his simple uncluttered view of the world a touch heavy on the naïve side.
Georgina sighs. “You put off crushing. And now you are.”
“Crushes aren’t logical. Feelings aren’t logical. Denver, you are absolutely not logical. Stop looking for it when there is none.”
Ethan has had it rough. Growing up in foster care, he has issues—he knows he does. He has worked extremely hard to have a successful business, and it shows in the passion for the pastries he creates. Ethan was a little too one dimensional for me—Harding took the same old, same old gay foster child storyline but didn’t try to change it up or refresh it any way. Like Denver with the modeling, Ethan has a tunnel view on his bakery, and, frankly, it seems to be a success almost in spite of him. Harding creating the character of Casey really gives Ethan depth, as she brings another dimension to Ethan and makes him relatable. Her’s and Cole’s humor around the bakery, and the insight they provide, really made me start to root for Ethan.
Both are awkward men. Their personalities are awkward. The beginning of their romance is awkward. But, not every romance in the world starts off with a bang and moves on from there. Some are just strange, off kilter, self-conscious disasters that cause you to blush, stammer and, in general, end with you in a mortified puddle of goo. That’s these two men. It’s realistic. It’s a light-hearted look at everyday people who are full of flaws but need someone to love them anyway. And, that is what I truly love about Harding’s writing. Her real-life people.
This book wasn’t as fluid as the others in the series, but I think that is because of the quirky personalities of Ethan and Denver. All in all, I really enjoyed it. I did a great deal of smiling and some outright laughing at these two, and their HEA left me with a warm feeling of “well done.” I think it was an admirable way to end the series. Was it my favorite? No, that belongs to book one, Dinner for One, and Bastien and James’ story, but that doesn’t mean that I didn’t enjoy this one. I recommend this for anyone looking for a solid romantic story with little angst and a whole family of HEA.
Reviewed by Carrie for The Novel Approach Reviews
Denver is an endearing man-child. From an early age, he found out that people wanted to take pictures of him and pay him huge sums of money for the privilege. He’s never truly been on his own; being in business with his twin, and coming from a huge family, Denver has always had someone else around to make any and all decisions about his life. Now his other half has found his true love, and Denver is faced with the crisis of being the only one in his family who’s unattached. For the first time in his life, he is living alone, shopping for paint samples in colors only he cares about, and picking furniture for his own taste level. Pretty heavy stuff for a man in his early thirties who lives on candy and junk food and has a simplistic view of the world, courtesy of all the money he has made modeling. He longs for someone to love him like what he sees with his siblings, but, frankly, he has some trust issues and as such, doesn’t see it in the cards for his life. Oftentimes I found Denver’s character a little on the annoying side, and his simple uncluttered view of the world a touch heavy on the naïve side.
Georgina sighs. “You put off crushing. And now you are.”
“Crushes aren’t logical. Feelings aren’t logical. Denver, you are absolutely not logical. Stop looking for it when there is none.”
Ethan has had it rough. Growing up in foster care, he has issues—he knows he does. He has worked extremely hard to have a successful business, and it shows in the passion for the pastries he creates. Ethan was a little too one dimensional for me—Harding took the same old, same old gay foster child storyline but didn’t try to change it up or refresh it any way. Like Denver with the modeling, Ethan has a tunnel view on his bakery, and, frankly, it seems to be a success almost in spite of him. Harding creating the character of Casey really gives Ethan depth, as she brings another dimension to Ethan and makes him relatable. Her’s and Cole’s humor around the bakery, and the insight they provide, really made me start to root for Ethan.
Both are awkward men. Their personalities are awkward. The beginning of their romance is awkward. But, not every romance in the world starts off with a bang and moves on from there. Some are just strange, off kilter, self-conscious disasters that cause you to blush, stammer and, in general, end with you in a mortified puddle of goo. That’s these two men. It’s realistic. It’s a light-hearted look at everyday people who are full of flaws but need someone to love them anyway. And, that is what I truly love about Harding’s writing. Her real-life people.
This book wasn’t as fluid as the others in the series, but I think that is because of the quirky personalities of Ethan and Denver. All in all, I really enjoyed it. I did a great deal of smiling and some outright laughing at these two, and their HEA left me with a warm feeling of “well done.” I think it was an admirable way to end the series. Was it my favorite? No, that belongs to book one, Dinner for One, and Bastien and James’ story, but that doesn’t mean that I didn’t enjoy this one. I recommend this for anyone looking for a solid romantic story with little angst and a whole family of HEA.
Reviewed by Carrie for The Novel Approach Reviews
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This is a slow, sweet romance. With his twin in a serious relationship, Denver finds himself alone for the first time in his life. Unlike Denver, Ethan has always been alone and he is determined to be independent. When the two men meet by chance at Ethan’s shop, the attraction is immediate but there’s a whole lot of baggage and awkwardness between attraction and a HEA.
I enjoyed this story but it is quite a departure from book 3 where Denver’s twin Dorian falls for a famous hockey player. This is a quieter romance without the fame or money of the prior book. Like his twin, Denver is a famous model but this time the romance is private with more focus on Ethan’s bakery than Denver’s modelling. I liked Ethan and Denver’s completely awkward attempts at dating and their combined discomfort as they start a relationship. Familiar Carlisle family members reappear in this book and they have fun with Denver’s romance.
My one reservation about this book is that I really struggled with the writing for the first few chapters. I found the first person present tense difficult to navigate and I had to put this down a few times. I’m not sure if the writing was smoother by the end or if I just got completely caught up in the story but it wasn’t an issue after the first fifty pages.
This is a sweet story that made me smile. I’m a little sad that this might be the last book in this series and I look forward to more from this author.
This is a slow, sweet romance. With his twin in a serious relationship, Denver finds himself alone for the first time in his life. Unlike Denver, Ethan has always been alone and he is determined to be independent. When the two men meet by chance at Ethan’s shop, the attraction is immediate but there’s a whole lot of baggage and awkwardness between attraction and a HEA.
I enjoyed this story but it is quite a departure from book 3 where Denver’s twin Dorian falls for a famous hockey player. This is a quieter romance without the fame or money of the prior book. Like his twin, Denver is a famous model but this time the romance is private with more focus on Ethan’s bakery than Denver’s modelling. I liked Ethan and Denver’s completely awkward attempts at dating and their combined discomfort as they start a relationship. Familiar Carlisle family members reappear in this book and they have fun with Denver’s romance.
My one reservation about this book is that I really struggled with the writing for the first few chapters. I found the first person present tense difficult to navigate and I had to put this down a few times. I’m not sure if the writing was smoother by the end or if I just got completely caught up in the story but it wasn’t an issue after the first fifty pages.
This is a sweet story that made me smile. I’m a little sad that this might be the last book in this series and I look forward to more from this author.
February 15, 2017
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Denver Carlisle is the last member of the Carlisle family who is single. The last brother to fall in love was his twin Dorian, who fell in love with professional hockey player Eric Belanger.
After Dorian moved in with Eric, Denver decided to move into a smaller place of his own. While he’s painting, Denver looks out of his window and sees the most perfect bare butt from an apartment in the next building over. Because Denver is afraid of being seen he turns his back every time the man goes to turn around. After discussing the perfect butt with his brothers, Denver decides to see if he can advance the flirtation a bit further by reciprocating. So, for the next several weeks Denver walks around his apartment naked, he does practically everything naked right up until the day the blinds are pulled and he doesn’t get to see the bare butt again.
Ethan Monahan is a bakery owner who has become so dedicated to making his bakery a success he has let all relationships outside of his staff go by the wayside. He knows he’s lonely but he also knows that he will never fall in love because Besides that, Ethan now has someone in the building next door who has started doing practically everything naked. Ethan is certain anyone he falls in love with will surely die and leave him. Ethan has no problem believing this right up until he meets Denver Carlisle. There’s just something about Denver that gets under his skin.
Denver likes the fact that Ethan has no idea who he is so he has no preconceived notions about him just because he’s a model. It’s an adjustment on both their parts but both Ethan and Denver make the decision to at least try dating. They get along exceptionally well and before you know it, they’re falling in love with each other. +Denver’s not certain but he’s pretty sure it’s because he’s a Carlisle but things rarely ever run smoothly for either himself or his brothers and his relationship with Ethan is no different, they have some major ups and severe downs.
If you want to know if Denver and Ethan make it out the other side of their rollercoaster relationship you’ll have to get yourself a copy of Shifting Views to find out, you won’t be sorry!!
Denver Carlisle is the last member of the Carlisle family who is single. The last brother to fall in love was his twin Dorian, who fell in love with professional hockey player Eric Belanger.
After Dorian moved in with Eric, Denver decided to move into a smaller place of his own. While he’s painting, Denver looks out of his window and sees the most perfect bare butt from an apartment in the next building over. Because Denver is afraid of being seen he turns his back every time the man goes to turn around. After discussing the perfect butt with his brothers, Denver decides to see if he can advance the flirtation a bit further by reciprocating. So, for the next several weeks Denver walks around his apartment naked, he does practically everything naked right up until the day the blinds are pulled and he doesn’t get to see the bare butt again.
Ethan Monahan is a bakery owner who has become so dedicated to making his bakery a success he has let all relationships outside of his staff go by the wayside. He knows he’s lonely but he also knows that he will never fall in love because Besides that, Ethan now has someone in the building next door who has started doing practically everything naked. Ethan is certain anyone he falls in love with will surely die and leave him. Ethan has no problem believing this right up until he meets Denver Carlisle. There’s just something about Denver that gets under his skin.
Denver likes the fact that Ethan has no idea who he is so he has no preconceived notions about him just because he’s a model. It’s an adjustment on both their parts but both Ethan and Denver make the decision to at least try dating. They get along exceptionally well and before you know it, they’re falling in love with each other. +Denver’s not certain but he’s pretty sure it’s because he’s a Carlisle but things rarely ever run smoothly for either himself or his brothers and his relationship with Ethan is no different, they have some major ups and severe downs.
If you want to know if Denver and Ethan make it out the other side of their rollercoaster relationship you’ll have to get yourself a copy of Shifting Views to find out, you won’t be sorry!!
July 3, 2023
Shifting views di Meg Harding
Della triskell edizioni francamente non ho mai trovato un solo libro brutto. Anche questo non lo è, sebbene abbia quelli che sono per il mio gusto due difetti gravi : uno direttamente riconducibile all’autrice, l’altro alla traduttrice.
Il protagonista Denver fa parte di una grande famiglia che è composta da quattro fratelli e una sorella infatti questo è il quarto libro della serie “i Carlisle”. Ora Denver è gay… e ci sta che anche il gemello Dorian possa essere gay un po’ al limite, però tutto sommato anche se la direzione sentimentale /sessuale non è da emulazione , te la posso concedere. Ma che quattro fratelli maschi su quattro siano gay cambiamo completamente genere letterario e passiamo al fantasy!
Detesto questo genere di contestualizzazione perché non è credibile e perché fa parte di un progetto di ghettizzazione che io detesto.
L’altro difetto intrinseco sta nel tempo verbale della traduzione, cioè il presente, usato fortunatamente da pochissime traduttrici perché macchinoso e di difficile comprensione. All’inizio ho fatto davvero molta difficoltà.
Per il resto l’autrice non è male ;ha condotto molto bene uno Slow burn dolce e delicato, le caratterizzazioni sono state assolutamente credibile e tenere e anche i momenti di erotismo sono stati bollenti ma non beceri…
Raggiungiamo ampiamente la sufficienza, ma certamente non recupererò tutta la famiglia gay (ma anche no) e non so … no ho tantissima voglia di approfondire l’autrice vedremo se ce ne sarà opportunità. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
February 10, 2017
This was a good read. It took some time to build up to everything but once the story got going it was truly a wonderful read. So you just have to stick out through the first bit of the book to get to the good parts.
Denver has never lived on his own so it was taking him some adjusting not having his twin around all the time. He wanted to find his forever person also but just not had the luck in doing so yet.
That is until he meets Ethan. Ethan owns a bakery that Denver goes too and to Ethan's surprise Denver is the new neighbor that likes to walk around in his birthday suite.
These two men become friends and from that friendship they lead up to a slow burning relationship. But with the relationship comes the issues that both men have. Both men have things to work through in order for them to have a successful relationship. It is not a walk through the park for them but they work together and eventually they get to where they both want to be.....togther. The sex between these two men is HOT also!!!!
This whole series has been amazing and this book was icing on the cake. I love a friends to lovers read and that is what I would definitely classify this book as. I believe friends to more makes the relationship so much stronger and these two men was definitely made for each other. Another amazing read.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
Denver has never lived on his own so it was taking him some adjusting not having his twin around all the time. He wanted to find his forever person also but just not had the luck in doing so yet.
That is until he meets Ethan. Ethan owns a bakery that Denver goes too and to Ethan's surprise Denver is the new neighbor that likes to walk around in his birthday suite.
These two men become friends and from that friendship they lead up to a slow burning relationship. But with the relationship comes the issues that both men have. Both men have things to work through in order for them to have a successful relationship. It is not a walk through the park for them but they work together and eventually they get to where they both want to be.....togther. The sex between these two men is HOT also!!!!
This whole series has been amazing and this book was icing on the cake. I love a friends to lovers read and that is what I would definitely classify this book as. I believe friends to more makes the relationship so much stronger and these two men was definitely made for each other. Another amazing read.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
July 2, 2017
Shifting Views, a contemporary m/m romance by Meg Harding is the fourth book in her Carlisles series. Fashion model Denver Carlisle is living apart from his twin, Dorian, for the first time. It doesn’t go well at first. He’s lonely, the walls are too bright, and he gets rejected by his neighbor, Ethan Monohan. Ethan, a bakery owner. The attraction is hot, but the two men have to battle their issues before they find happily ever after.
Ethan was one of the most complex characters I’ve read in a long time. Much as I wanted to be frustrated with his wariness for relationships, after learning about his tumultuous childhood in the foster system, it all made sense. I wish I could say I had the same sympathy for Denver, but he struck me as immature from the very first pages. So much so, in fact, that under other circumstances I may have quit before I ever met Ethan, and that would have been a shame. Between Denver’s childishness and the present tense storytelling, Shifting Views just did not work for me. However, I am sure many other readers will feel differently.
Reviewed by Liz Cat for Crystal's Many Reviewers
Copy provided for review
Ethan was one of the most complex characters I’ve read in a long time. Much as I wanted to be frustrated with his wariness for relationships, after learning about his tumultuous childhood in the foster system, it all made sense. I wish I could say I had the same sympathy for Denver, but he struck me as immature from the very first pages. So much so, in fact, that under other circumstances I may have quit before I ever met Ethan, and that would have been a shame. Between Denver’s childishness and the present tense storytelling, Shifting Views just did not work for me. However, I am sure many other readers will feel differently.
Reviewed by Liz Cat for Crystal's Many Reviewers
Copy provided for review
March 25, 2017
Cute, nice, sweet, good enough.
Maybe got the feeling that the author possibly ran out of ideas like there was so much likeness to the other books in the series, it didn't really feel that unique idk
Also could have spent more time on the issues instead of just using them as plot devices
But it was a cool series, v nice , an all around pleasant reading experience
Maybe got the feeling that the author possibly ran out of ideas like there was so much likeness to the other books in the series, it didn't really feel that unique idk
Also could have spent more time on the issues instead of just using them as plot devices
But it was a cool series, v nice , an all around pleasant reading experience
October 11, 2020
I liked this one, although Dinner for One (Book one) is my favorite. I have to say though - that cover made me think this was going to be a completely different type of story. It is not at all dark like the cover makes it seem.
November 20, 2022
4-
Credo che per ora sia il più carino della serie. Entrambi i personaggi mi sono piaciuti, ma come al solito lo stile di scrittura non mi piace, orrendo è dir poco con quella fisima di scrivere tutto al presente, mamma mia come lo odio
Credo che per ora sia il più carino della serie. Entrambi i personaggi mi sono piaciuti, ma come al solito lo stile di scrittura non mi piace, orrendo è dir poco con quella fisima di scrivere tutto al presente, mamma mia come lo odio
November 3, 2018
I don' t really understand the cover of this one
November 20, 2022
Tre stelline e mezzo.
February 28, 2017
**4.5 Stars**
I am seriously obsessed with this series and am so sad for it to be ending, but I thought this book – the fourth in the series, was a great way to close it out. While this is part of the Carlisle family series, each book can be read as a standalone (but it’s so worth reading the series!).
In this book, Denver is the star Carlisle of the story – the last remaining single person in the family and a fashion model to boot. In previous books, his full personality was a bit muted as the light was shined on the main characters, but in this one, we learn about him quickly and I’m glad I got to meet him. He just moved into his first apartment on his own – without his twin by his side, and he’s having a difficult time adjusting to the quiet and being alone. To help him settle in his new neighborhood, Denver finds the perfect pastry/coffee shop to hang out at – and it happens to be owned by his naked neighbor, Ethan.
Ethan was deep and sad and lonely – and I ached for him. He was so truly alone in this world and couldn’t fathom the possibility of having someone – friends, family, boyfriend, etc. His true isolation and how much he lived in his own head was emotional at times (for me!), but wow – he was well written. And he fit perfectly with Denver.
My favorite part about this book, like every single Carlisle book by Harding, was the characters. They are so real, so genuine, and people I want to know and be friends with. They aren’t cardboard figures, they are the real deal – and when they come together, sparks and comfort come together perfectly. I can’t wait to read the next series Harding has in store for us!
Review Copy of Shifting Views provided by Dreamspinner Press for an honest review. Reviewed by Mel from Alpha Book Club
I am seriously obsessed with this series and am so sad for it to be ending, but I thought this book – the fourth in the series, was a great way to close it out. While this is part of the Carlisle family series, each book can be read as a standalone (but it’s so worth reading the series!).
In this book, Denver is the star Carlisle of the story – the last remaining single person in the family and a fashion model to boot. In previous books, his full personality was a bit muted as the light was shined on the main characters, but in this one, we learn about him quickly and I’m glad I got to meet him. He just moved into his first apartment on his own – without his twin by his side, and he’s having a difficult time adjusting to the quiet and being alone. To help him settle in his new neighborhood, Denver finds the perfect pastry/coffee shop to hang out at – and it happens to be owned by his naked neighbor, Ethan.
Ethan was deep and sad and lonely – and I ached for him. He was so truly alone in this world and couldn’t fathom the possibility of having someone – friends, family, boyfriend, etc. His true isolation and how much he lived in his own head was emotional at times (for me!), but wow – he was well written. And he fit perfectly with Denver.
My favorite part about this book, like every single Carlisle book by Harding, was the characters. They are so real, so genuine, and people I want to know and be friends with. They aren’t cardboard figures, they are the real deal – and when they come together, sparks and comfort come together perfectly. I can’t wait to read the next series Harding has in store for us!
Review Copy of Shifting Views provided by Dreamspinner Press for an honest review. Reviewed by Mel from Alpha Book Club
February 12, 2017
Book & Author: Shifting Views by Meg Harding
Rating: 5 Stars
For my first book reading Meg Harding it was a total winner! She gave us great characters with an individuality all their own and falling in love with each one was no hardship. They were both cute and fun, flawed and strong, quirky and unique.
Denver is a model, that loves his job, loves that he works with his twin brother Dorian, has a love hate relationship with how close his family is (as we all do), but ultimately is older, wiser, more settled Denver that has come to realize that he wants that one person just for them like all his siblings have. Ethan is proud, strong guy who did NOT have it easy growing up in foster care, and maybe has some issues when it comes to people with money, just a little bit. He always had to earn what he has and he will hold onto it with every ounce of strength he has. His bakery is priority number one, and nothing can change that.
The chemistry between these two with all the nakedness before they even met was off the charts! The friendship they build , as hard as that was with all that UST, was wonderful and fun! I loved watching them learn about each other because Meg made it fun and important. I adore Denver’s crazy family and will definitely be going back to read more about them.
I loved Casey and Cole right from the start. THey were the family that Ethan never had and the one it takes him a while to realize he has. Casey right from out the gate had felt like she was Ethan’s sister with their banter and bossing each other around, she cared and it showed. The descriptions in this story gave me the feeling I was right there eating at the baskery (man that food sounded freaking yummy!), feeling the nervous anticipation Ethan felt waiting for Denver’s first text, and even when poor Denver was sick.
And those sexy scenes? Wow, Meg writes them with some serious heat, enough to melt any reader into a puddle. The slight kink in them gives it just the right amount of kick to have me wanting more, more, more.
Truly, a wonderfully written sweet, fun, hot story that has easily made it to my favourites list.
*I received a copy of this book through http://diversereader.blogspot.com/*
Rating: 5 Stars
For my first book reading Meg Harding it was a total winner! She gave us great characters with an individuality all their own and falling in love with each one was no hardship. They were both cute and fun, flawed and strong, quirky and unique.
Denver is a model, that loves his job, loves that he works with his twin brother Dorian, has a love hate relationship with how close his family is (as we all do), but ultimately is older, wiser, more settled Denver that has come to realize that he wants that one person just for them like all his siblings have. Ethan is proud, strong guy who did NOT have it easy growing up in foster care, and maybe has some issues when it comes to people with money, just a little bit. He always had to earn what he has and he will hold onto it with every ounce of strength he has. His bakery is priority number one, and nothing can change that.
The chemistry between these two with all the nakedness before they even met was off the charts! The friendship they build , as hard as that was with all that UST, was wonderful and fun! I loved watching them learn about each other because Meg made it fun and important. I adore Denver’s crazy family and will definitely be going back to read more about them.
I loved Casey and Cole right from the start. THey were the family that Ethan never had and the one it takes him a while to realize he has. Casey right from out the gate had felt like she was Ethan’s sister with their banter and bossing each other around, she cared and it showed. The descriptions in this story gave me the feeling I was right there eating at the baskery (man that food sounded freaking yummy!), feeling the nervous anticipation Ethan felt waiting for Denver’s first text, and even when poor Denver was sick.
And those sexy scenes? Wow, Meg writes them with some serious heat, enough to melt any reader into a puddle. The slight kink in them gives it just the right amount of kick to have me wanting more, more, more.
Truly, a wonderfully written sweet, fun, hot story that has easily made it to my favourites list.
*I received a copy of this book through http://diversereader.blogspot.com/*
February 10, 2017
*Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.*
Shifting Views is Book 4 in Meg Harding's The Carlisles series. I think this series should really be read in the appropriate order to get the full enjoyment from it.
For the first time in his life, Denver is living on his own and decides he needs to use this opportunity to figure out what he likes without his siblings' influence. One thing he knows he does like is the view out his window of his naked neighbor. Though Denver is happy for his siblings, he's a little jealous that he hasn't found his soulmate and is now the only single Carlisle sibling. Denver is checking out his new neighborhood trying to find his new favorite places to hang out when he discovers a bakery to help his sweet tooth. He enjoys trying the different options available and is interested in the new guy who takes his order one day. After deciding to take a chance, the next day that he's in the bakery he asks to speak to the guy who helped him before, to ask him out on a date.
Ethan's life revolves around his bakery. He's surprised by the good looking guy who asks him out but doesn't have time for dating and he turns him down. When Ethan's employees realize who he turned down, and confirm it with pictures of Denver on his social media, Ethan also realizes that Denver is his neighbor who's been flashing him. He goes to Denver's apartment to try to extend an offer of friendship and as him not to quit coming to the bakery. What results is an awkward friendship, between two men afraid to trust.
I love the Carlisle family and how close they are, but it felt like there was a lot less interactions with the crazy family in this book than the other ones and I kind of missed it. Plus, the friendship relationship between Ethan and Denver was so awkward, they really needed the help from outside parties! Ethan and Denver came from completely different lives, with Denver living a life full of privilege, but they seemed to bring an equal amount of baggage to the relationship. For me, I found Denver to be a little less interesting than his siblings but I enjoyed Ethan's character. I would have loved to see Denver introducing his family to Ethan's bake goods since they all have such a sweet tooth. Overall, a good story and I'm a little sad that all the Carlisles are now taken so I won't see any more of their crazy antics.
Rating: 4 stars
Shifting Views is Book 4 in Meg Harding's The Carlisles series. I think this series should really be read in the appropriate order to get the full enjoyment from it.
For the first time in his life, Denver is living on his own and decides he needs to use this opportunity to figure out what he likes without his siblings' influence. One thing he knows he does like is the view out his window of his naked neighbor. Though Denver is happy for his siblings, he's a little jealous that he hasn't found his soulmate and is now the only single Carlisle sibling. Denver is checking out his new neighborhood trying to find his new favorite places to hang out when he discovers a bakery to help his sweet tooth. He enjoys trying the different options available and is interested in the new guy who takes his order one day. After deciding to take a chance, the next day that he's in the bakery he asks to speak to the guy who helped him before, to ask him out on a date.
Ethan's life revolves around his bakery. He's surprised by the good looking guy who asks him out but doesn't have time for dating and he turns him down. When Ethan's employees realize who he turned down, and confirm it with pictures of Denver on his social media, Ethan also realizes that Denver is his neighbor who's been flashing him. He goes to Denver's apartment to try to extend an offer of friendship and as him not to quit coming to the bakery. What results is an awkward friendship, between two men afraid to trust.
I love the Carlisle family and how close they are, but it felt like there was a lot less interactions with the crazy family in this book than the other ones and I kind of missed it. Plus, the friendship relationship between Ethan and Denver was so awkward, they really needed the help from outside parties! Ethan and Denver came from completely different lives, with Denver living a life full of privilege, but they seemed to bring an equal amount of baggage to the relationship. For me, I found Denver to be a little less interesting than his siblings but I enjoyed Ethan's character. I would have loved to see Denver introducing his family to Ethan's bake goods since they all have such a sweet tooth. Overall, a good story and I'm a little sad that all the Carlisles are now taken so I won't see any more of their crazy antics.
Rating: 4 stars
February 5, 2017
Book 4 of The Carlisles series. This book can be read as a standalone though.
This is Denver and Ethan's story, it is sweet and made me smile whilst reading throughout.
Denver's twin brother Dorian is now in a relationship and Denver finds himself on his own for the first time in his life and navigating through the process of his first home on his own (helped by a very attractive naked neighbour!).
Denver and Ethan meet at Ethan's bakery in Denver's new neighbourhood and are attracted to each other from the beginning. Their completely awkward attempts at dating are very endearing and at times very funny and even though they both have plenty of baggage to work through their lust for each other and chemistry between them is believable.
I really liked both Ethan and Denver, they are both very sweet and loveable. Ethan's childhood and subsequent issues around that are well written and well developed and add to the overall story. Denver is a successful model and I liked that this didn't however dominate the story and it came across as realistic.
Initially I found the writing style a little difficult to get used to as it seemed to be written in both first person/third person and present tense but after the first 15% I was so engrossed in the story it either got better or I got used to it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it was a good ending (I assume!) to the series I would definitely recommend it!
This is Denver and Ethan's story, it is sweet and made me smile whilst reading throughout.
Denver's twin brother Dorian is now in a relationship and Denver finds himself on his own for the first time in his life and navigating through the process of his first home on his own (helped by a very attractive naked neighbour!).
Denver and Ethan meet at Ethan's bakery in Denver's new neighbourhood and are attracted to each other from the beginning. Their completely awkward attempts at dating are very endearing and at times very funny and even though they both have plenty of baggage to work through their lust for each other and chemistry between them is believable.
I really liked both Ethan and Denver, they are both very sweet and loveable. Ethan's childhood and subsequent issues around that are well written and well developed and add to the overall story. Denver is a successful model and I liked that this didn't however dominate the story and it came across as realistic.
Initially I found the writing style a little difficult to get used to as it seemed to be written in both first person/third person and present tense but after the first 15% I was so engrossed in the story it either got better or I got used to it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it was a good ending (I assume!) to the series I would definitely recommend it!
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