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Just Like Heaven
Re-edited Version
Noah Sinclair
Noah Sinclair is best described as an egotistical, pompous, anal retentive, asshat. And those are his better qualities. Lately, Noah has lost touch with his playboy character “Jace” on the show Americana and can't quite put his finger on why. The studio decides it is time to shake up his character by making him an offer he can't refuse, literally. They will introduce a new love interest for his character “Jace.” Only this time, there's a twist.
Josh Hill
Josh Hill is up a creek and sinking fast. He's got no job, no money, no credit and is about to be kicked out of his apartment. Opportunity comes in the form of a job offer from the show Americana. Everything should be perfect; only there is one hitch. He will be the new love interest for Noah Sinclair’s character on the beloved show.
So, opposites are supposed to attract, right? Not so fast. No one said life was that easy. Both actors find themselves in untested waters. Will they be able to play a same-sex couple with no prior experience authentically? Well, they say practice makes perfect.
Carefree, fun-loving Josh and uptight, overbearing Noah, realize they need to make the best of their bad situation and are forced to find common ground. Over time, their roles in each other's lives become blurred. Is their attraction fake, or is it real? To top it off, Noah has a dark skeleton in his closet that can prevent them from ever moving forward.
Can they get on the same page and save both of their careers and their relationship?
Or will they end up yesterday's tabloid fodder?
(Just Like Heaven is a full-length, slow-burn love story. It can be read as a standalone. It contains a cast of fully-developed characters that encounter romance, heartache, laughter, and life lessons. The book has darker themes that may act as triggers to some readers. It contains adult language, mature themes, and is best enjoyed by those over the age of 18.)
Noah Sinclair
Noah Sinclair is best described as an egotistical, pompous, anal retentive, asshat. And those are his better qualities. Lately, Noah has lost touch with his playboy character “Jace” on the show Americana and can't quite put his finger on why. The studio decides it is time to shake up his character by making him an offer he can't refuse, literally. They will introduce a new love interest for his character “Jace.” Only this time, there's a twist.
Josh Hill
Josh Hill is up a creek and sinking fast. He's got no job, no money, no credit and is about to be kicked out of his apartment. Opportunity comes in the form of a job offer from the show Americana. Everything should be perfect; only there is one hitch. He will be the new love interest for Noah Sinclair’s character on the beloved show.
So, opposites are supposed to attract, right? Not so fast. No one said life was that easy. Both actors find themselves in untested waters. Will they be able to play a same-sex couple with no prior experience authentically? Well, they say practice makes perfect.
Carefree, fun-loving Josh and uptight, overbearing Noah, realize they need to make the best of their bad situation and are forced to find common ground. Over time, their roles in each other's lives become blurred. Is their attraction fake, or is it real? To top it off, Noah has a dark skeleton in his closet that can prevent them from ever moving forward.
Can they get on the same page and save both of their careers and their relationship?
Or will they end up yesterday's tabloid fodder?
(Just Like Heaven is a full-length, slow-burn love story. It can be read as a standalone. It contains a cast of fully-developed characters that encounter romance, heartache, laughter, and life lessons. The book has darker themes that may act as triggers to some readers. It contains adult language, mature themes, and is best enjoyed by those over the age of 18.)
484 pages, ebook
First published September 4, 2019
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About the author
T.L. Bradford
3 books37 followersT.L. always hated math, so it was a good thing she had a way with words. Since she was a shy and quirky kid; words were her best friends. She would imagine entire worlds in her head and talk to herself endlessly. Her mother wondered if she was speaking with ghosts for a while.
Her older sister was a voracious reader of trashy romance novels and would pass them down to her after she had finished them. T.L. was the only 10-year-old kid sitting in class reading "The Stud" by Jackie Collins during reading time. Oddly enough, she never got called out on it.
As she grew older, her tastes evolved, but one thing held fast; her undying attachment to love stories. One day out of the blue, she wrote the love stories she always wanted to read instead of searching for her story. Since then, writing has been a dream fulfilled for her and she could not be happier.
She enjoys writing about love, regardless of gender and is a proud supporter of the LGBTQ community.
T.L. calls the Pacific Northwest her home and enjoys the quiet rural life of her little ocean side home with her playful/crazy husband and their giant dog Noah.
Her older sister was a voracious reader of trashy romance novels and would pass them down to her after she had finished them. T.L. was the only 10-year-old kid sitting in class reading "The Stud" by Jackie Collins during reading time. Oddly enough, she never got called out on it.
As she grew older, her tastes evolved, but one thing held fast; her undying attachment to love stories. One day out of the blue, she wrote the love stories she always wanted to read instead of searching for her story. Since then, writing has been a dream fulfilled for her and she could not be happier.
She enjoys writing about love, regardless of gender and is a proud supporter of the LGBTQ community.
T.L. calls the Pacific Northwest her home and enjoys the quiet rural life of her little ocean side home with her playful/crazy husband and their giant dog Noah.
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Rating: 2.5 Stars – far from hate but not quite a like
Thank you to Gay Romance Reviews and Audible UK for giving me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 2.5 Stars – far from hate but not quite a like
Thank you to Gay Romance Reviews and Audible UK for giving me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 14, 2019
Just Like Heaven is a really sweet, slow burn Hollywood romance.
Noah and Josh are two actors who are suddenly playing romance interests on screen. It takes them both by surprise, and neither are comfortable at first. Eventually though, they become friends, and then more.
I love Hollywood romances, and this one is really sweet. It's a story of finding that one person who can set you free from the chains of your past.
Noah and Josh both struggle with their feelings, completely afraid of what they desire. OMG, this emotional ride put me through hell at times. I love it, I hate it, I love it. It has amazingly wonderful moments, as well as moments that made me sad and furious. It's spectacular!
The author does a wonderful job developing this romance, as the two men come to terms with their newfound feelings. The writing is smooth, and the storyline is great. She perfectly combines fear, coward-ness, pain, and hurt with romance, love, and hope.
Please note that there are both MF and MM scenes. The main romance is MM, but I know there are some readers who won't read anything that contains an MF scene.
At it's heart, Just Like Heaven is a powerful story of coming to terms with one's sexuality. I absolutely love it; every single minute had me completely riveted. And the end is fantastic, full of humor and sweetness.
Noah and Josh are two actors who are suddenly playing romance interests on screen. It takes them both by surprise, and neither are comfortable at first. Eventually though, they become friends, and then more.
I love Hollywood romances, and this one is really sweet. It's a story of finding that one person who can set you free from the chains of your past.
Noah and Josh both struggle with their feelings, completely afraid of what they desire. OMG, this emotional ride put me through hell at times. I love it, I hate it, I love it. It has amazingly wonderful moments, as well as moments that made me sad and furious. It's spectacular!
The author does a wonderful job developing this romance, as the two men come to terms with their newfound feelings. The writing is smooth, and the storyline is great. She perfectly combines fear, coward-ness, pain, and hurt with romance, love, and hope.
Please note that there are both MF and MM scenes. The main romance is MM, but I know there are some readers who won't read anything that contains an MF scene.
At it's heart, Just Like Heaven is a powerful story of coming to terms with one's sexuality. I absolutely love it; every single minute had me completely riveted. And the end is fantastic, full of humor and sweetness.
February 23, 2020
There are times when you find one of those books that just grabs you from the moment you pick it up and will not let you go until the end… and sometimes not even then. That is this book for me. TRIGGER WARNINGS: past child abuse references, homophobic beating, violence, very graphic detail. Now that that is out of the way let me tell you I had a lot of mixed emotions where the main characters were concerned. I would like them, feel sorry for them, get mad at them, decide the other main character was better off without the other, only to end up liking them once again. So yes, definitely a lot of mixed emotions. It was such a heartbreakingly beautiful read in some ways and just plan heartbreaking in other ways.
Noah is a star on a series called America. The show is about a whole group of different sets of people. Noah was lucky to get the part of a guy named Jace. At first Jace was getting a lot of air time, especially when they had Noah and his now best friend Gemma as a couple on the show. At the time this took place they had the on-show romance but also an off-the-air romance as well. At the time Noah thought Gemma was it for him. But that is not how it worked out in the end and now they are best friends instead.
Noah has not found a relationship since they broke up but instead threw himself into the show. Lately though he has not been getting a lot of air time. So when he is called into a meeting about the show, Noah just knows that they are about to tell him that he is no longer going to be on the show. So when they throw a totally different idea at him instead, Noah is truly taken aback.
The producers want to find Noah a new romance. But not just any romance, a romance with a man. Noah does not know if this is something he can do. He struggles because of his past and the things he went through with his father and is worried this will end up setting his dad off. In the end, Noah agrees to meet the man who would be his new romance, Josh.
When Josh comes in for a test run for the show, he has no clue that he is reading the part for a gay man. Josh has always considered himself straight and is a little surprised when he realizes what part he is trying out for, yet decides to give it his all. What neither Josh or Noah expected was to have such great chemistry on and off the set.
This throws so many wrenches at both Noah and Josh. Josh is more accepting of his growing feelings for Noah than Noah is for his feelings for Josh. There is a lot of back and forth between them when it comes to their feelings. It is not easy for either of them. They both have to work through issues of their own to be able to give what they have between them a chance.
But just because these two men end up together, that does not mean it is smooth sailing for them. There is still so much heartache awaiting these two. And once Noah’s dad finds out about Josh and Noah, it can end up turning deadly in the end.
This was such an incredible read. There are so many ups and downs in this book. I love how TL Bradford did not make it all smooth sailing for these two and made them both work for what they got out of life. I cannot wait to read the novella TL has planned for Josh and Noah when it comes out. Definitely looking forward to that. This is definitely a highly recommended read!
NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Noah is a star on a series called America. The show is about a whole group of different sets of people. Noah was lucky to get the part of a guy named Jace. At first Jace was getting a lot of air time, especially when they had Noah and his now best friend Gemma as a couple on the show. At the time this took place they had the on-show romance but also an off-the-air romance as well. At the time Noah thought Gemma was it for him. But that is not how it worked out in the end and now they are best friends instead.
Noah has not found a relationship since they broke up but instead threw himself into the show. Lately though he has not been getting a lot of air time. So when he is called into a meeting about the show, Noah just knows that they are about to tell him that he is no longer going to be on the show. So when they throw a totally different idea at him instead, Noah is truly taken aback.
The producers want to find Noah a new romance. But not just any romance, a romance with a man. Noah does not know if this is something he can do. He struggles because of his past and the things he went through with his father and is worried this will end up setting his dad off. In the end, Noah agrees to meet the man who would be his new romance, Josh.
When Josh comes in for a test run for the show, he has no clue that he is reading the part for a gay man. Josh has always considered himself straight and is a little surprised when he realizes what part he is trying out for, yet decides to give it his all. What neither Josh or Noah expected was to have such great chemistry on and off the set.
This throws so many wrenches at both Noah and Josh. Josh is more accepting of his growing feelings for Noah than Noah is for his feelings for Josh. There is a lot of back and forth between them when it comes to their feelings. It is not easy for either of them. They both have to work through issues of their own to be able to give what they have between them a chance.
But just because these two men end up together, that does not mean it is smooth sailing for them. There is still so much heartache awaiting these two. And once Noah’s dad finds out about Josh and Noah, it can end up turning deadly in the end.
This was such an incredible read. There are so many ups and downs in this book. I love how TL Bradford did not make it all smooth sailing for these two and made them both work for what they got out of life. I cannot wait to read the novella TL has planned for Josh and Noah when it comes out. Definitely looking forward to that. This is definitely a highly recommended read!
NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
September 6, 2019
Dnf @50%
I had my doubts while reading but I thought the subject of the book was pretty good so I wanted to read more. But the story is full of cliches, it makes my eyes roll and not in a good way. There’s lots of writing that could get scratched without affecting the story negatively, I think it would make the story better because there would be less repetition and ‘filling’.
Also, I think it’s actually a shame the author writes it so that Josh had a little crush on Archer. If he doesn’t know his attraction to guys, just keep it that way.
There were parts in the story where the writing was off. Mostly the parts with inner dialogue and where the author wrote about the steps they made in the story; it is marked by the sentences started with ‘I’. Those parts are just summing ups of things, not a story. And there was LOTS and LOTS of tell and little show. I think the story would be really too long if there would be more dialogue, but I guess if parts would be scratched out the book, there would be more room for dialogue. I couldn’t really connect with the characters because the author would just write the big parts in the story as more general and without details or zooming in on the scene.
So the book totally has potential. But my opinion is, it needs re-writing, scratching, more show don’t tell and more dialogue. Oh and it is better in past-tense, now there are parts in past and present tense and it just really feels off. And please, I understand there needs to be a bit of a mystery and ‘conflict’ to keep the story interesting and alive but don’t make it too many. That’s boring.
I had my doubts while reading but I thought the subject of the book was pretty good so I wanted to read more. But the story is full of cliches, it makes my eyes roll and not in a good way. There’s lots of writing that could get scratched without affecting the story negatively, I think it would make the story better because there would be less repetition and ‘filling’.
Also, I think it’s actually a shame the author writes it so that Josh had a little crush on Archer. If he doesn’t know his attraction to guys, just keep it that way.
There were parts in the story where the writing was off. Mostly the parts with inner dialogue and where the author wrote about the steps they made in the story; it is marked by the sentences started with ‘I’. Those parts are just summing ups of things, not a story. And there was LOTS and LOTS of tell and little show. I think the story would be really too long if there would be more dialogue, but I guess if parts would be scratched out the book, there would be more room for dialogue. I couldn’t really connect with the characters because the author would just write the big parts in the story as more general and without details or zooming in on the scene.
So the book totally has potential. But my opinion is, it needs re-writing, scratching, more show don’t tell and more dialogue. Oh and it is better in past-tense, now there are parts in past and present tense and it just really feels off. And please, I understand there needs to be a bit of a mystery and ‘conflict’ to keep the story interesting and alive but don’t make it too many. That’s boring.
July 19, 2020
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Noah and Josh had always thought of themselves as straight. Then their show decided the two were going to start a relationship. With each other. Suddenly they're noticing each other in a whole new light. Will their newfound feelings make way for a whole new relationship, or will the obstacles in their way be too much for them to get past?
Just Like Heaven could have been great. It has the potential for it. It has good bones. Unfortunately, too many things got in the way, there was so much going on that it clouded the story too much. Not to mention that their relationship was wholly toxic. They broke up more than once. They said horrible things to each other, they did horrible things to each other because of hurt feelings. Then one of their backstories turned out to be pretty heinous, and all those things in combination were just too much for my tastes. And, the thing that really hurt my enjoyment is that I ended up disliking both of them. Yep. If I dislike both the main characters, then I can't rate above 3 stars unfortunately.
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June 26, 2020
Thank you to the author and gay romance reviews for my complimentary ALC of this title in exchange for my honest review.
This book was so so so much more than what I originally thought it was going to be. There were so many depths I endured while diving into this read. We have Noah and Josh, who meet when the tv show that Noah stars in adds a gay love interest: Josh. Neither of them have ever had a male relationship and both are shocked at the chemistry they feel on and off the set.
While Josh is more open and giving in the relationship that inevitably ensues, Noah is closed off, not at all willing be come out. I spent a good part of this book believing that Josh was the only one who made any sort of sacrifices or took any sort of big steps in the relationship, while Noah had all the control, actually to the point of being super controlling at times. Josh just went with it all because he loved Noah. You don't get into the WHY of Noah's inner turmoil until much later. That is when this book really starts to pick up!
The first portion of the book was good, while the middle dragged a bit, But towards then end, so much happens in rapid fire that it really makes up for the lull. We get to see the scope of the romance between Noah and Josh, we get to see what happens when real life gets in the way, other people get in the way, and what brings them back together.
This was such a great read and I am so happy I got the chance to listen to the audio book because great narration is a huge deal maker for me. When you listen to an audio book, you have to put so much trust in the reader to tell you the story in the way it is meant to be told and when you have a narrator that makes it hard to listen and engage in the story, you miss out. Thankfully that was not the case with this book. Corey H. Bennson did a wonderful job at voicing BOTH characters while making it easy to tell which person you were listening to as the POV was dual.
This book was so so so much more than what I originally thought it was going to be. There were so many depths I endured while diving into this read. We have Noah and Josh, who meet when the tv show that Noah stars in adds a gay love interest: Josh. Neither of them have ever had a male relationship and both are shocked at the chemistry they feel on and off the set.
While Josh is more open and giving in the relationship that inevitably ensues, Noah is closed off, not at all willing be come out. I spent a good part of this book believing that Josh was the only one who made any sort of sacrifices or took any sort of big steps in the relationship, while Noah had all the control, actually to the point of being super controlling at times. Josh just went with it all because he loved Noah. You don't get into the WHY of Noah's inner turmoil until much later. That is when this book really starts to pick up!
The first portion of the book was good, while the middle dragged a bit, But towards then end, so much happens in rapid fire that it really makes up for the lull. We get to see the scope of the romance between Noah and Josh, we get to see what happens when real life gets in the way, other people get in the way, and what brings them back together.
This was such a great read and I am so happy I got the chance to listen to the audio book because great narration is a huge deal maker for me. When you listen to an audio book, you have to put so much trust in the reader to tell you the story in the way it is meant to be told and when you have a narrator that makes it hard to listen and engage in the story, you miss out. Thankfully that was not the case with this book. Corey H. Bennson did a wonderful job at voicing BOTH characters while making it easy to tell which person you were listening to as the POV was dual.
April 11, 2022
3,5*
The start of a series and I’m not sure what to fell about it. So much is going on in this book that I wasn't sure if I even wanted to continue with all the drama, hate and miscommunication.
Don't get me wrong the story is engaging and you can't help but feel sorry for Josh and Noah and the way they want to be with each other but
Something always keeps them apart. I liked their love that was so strong that they had endured even the most horrific act a human can do to another human.
The accepting family members were and friends made this book what it is.
I’m moving on to book 2 where we continue with this relationship – hopefully these two men will have a little less stressful life now so they can have the HEA that is waaay overdue.
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
The start of a series and I’m not sure what to fell about it. So much is going on in this book that I wasn't sure if I even wanted to continue with all the drama, hate and miscommunication.
Don't get me wrong the story is engaging and you can't help but feel sorry for Josh and Noah and the way they want to be with each other but
Something always keeps them apart. I liked their love that was so strong that they had endured even the most horrific act a human can do to another human.
The accepting family members were and friends made this book what it is.
I’m moving on to book 2 where we continue with this relationship – hopefully these two men will have a little less stressful life now so they can have the HEA that is waaay overdue.
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
September 1, 2019
Noah Sinclair plays the role of Jace in the famous TV series Americana but the producers decide to take his character in a new direction:that of having a male love interest. The actor chosen for the role of Max,Jace's future lover on the show,is Josh Hill.
Neither Noah nor Josh are happy at the prospect of having a gay part and they have a rocky start, personalities clashing. And it's an easy guess what happens next: denied attraction becomes a heated relationship, unwanted feelings turn into unexpected love...no surprises there,right?
BUT,what I had initially imagined to be an easy enough plot turned out to be a completely intriguing one. The author certainly hasn't made it easy for Noah and Josh. It's either their insecurities trying to sabotage their connection, or some outside forces planning to harm them. There were enough twists,ups and downs in the storyline to keep me absorbed, curious to see whether or not they eventually manage to have their happy ending.
Don't hesitate to read Just Like Heaven by T.L. Bradford. The characters are well written,and there's enough drama,both on the film set and in real life,to keep you engrossed in the book.
Neither Noah nor Josh are happy at the prospect of having a gay part and they have a rocky start, personalities clashing. And it's an easy guess what happens next: denied attraction becomes a heated relationship, unwanted feelings turn into unexpected love...no surprises there,right?
BUT,what I had initially imagined to be an easy enough plot turned out to be a completely intriguing one. The author certainly hasn't made it easy for Noah and Josh. It's either their insecurities trying to sabotage their connection, or some outside forces planning to harm them. There were enough twists,ups and downs in the storyline to keep me absorbed, curious to see whether or not they eventually manage to have their happy ending.
Don't hesitate to read Just Like Heaven by T.L. Bradford. The characters are well written,and there's enough drama,both on the film set and in real life,to keep you engrossed in the book.
June 17, 2020
It’s not often that I struggle this much with a review. I considered not posting my review but then I realized that was a bit of a cop-out and I’ve decided to try and put into words what bothered me about this book.
The plot begins as a “gay-for-you” type of m/m romance. Then it becomes anything but a m/m romance in my mind. To be fair, the author says there are “darker themes” in the book…but I don’t think that warning quite covers it.
Noah and Josh meet on set. They both seem to consider themselves to be heterosexual at the beginning of the book. They are to play lovers on screen and almost immediately feel an attraction to one another. They are forced to share a dressing room for some reason and that really seems to bring out the differences between them.
Noah deals with panic and anxiety and OCD. There are darker things at play in his past but it’s a very long time before everything is revealed.
Josh is straight, happy, carefree and seems to be Noah’s opposite.
After a blow up regarding their shared space, the two men begin to spend more time together and become close. That’s about the time when things began to go wrong for me.
First of all, I felt as though a lot of the conversations the characters had contained really outdated language about sexual identity and orientation. There was a lot of biphobic and homophobic language. There were too many jokes about who would be the wife in a gay relationship, not being “that” type of gay, being gay means being “one of the girls”. It was pretty hard to read. I mean, a joke is a joke, but there certainly can be too much of it in one book.
The relationship between the main characters is one of the most confusing and unhealthy ones I’ve ever read in a novel. They are together and they break up a few times, they are cruel to one another, they are vindictive, jealous and possessive.
At one point in the book when the two men are not seeing each other, they use a female friend in a sexual encounter to prove a point about them belonging to one another. It’s a horrible scene and has dubious consent… and is then swept aside as though it wasn’t an incredibly horrible and invasive things for them to have done.
They fight so much that they eventually end up breaking up and moving on to other people. It’s very angsty and yet the relationships that both men move on to seem a good deal healthier that the one they have left behind.
As for their sexual orientations, Noah has events in his past that seems to have blocked out the idea that he could be gay. He resists it at every turn. I can see that happening if a person’s past was traumatic enough. Josh says he is straight at the beginning of the book, but he later tells someone that he’s probably always been bisexual. I understand that a part of what the author was trying to do was portray the idea of coming to terms with one’s identity, but it came off as much more unclear than that.
The next time the men get together, it’s because one of them is injured in an accident. Partners are dropped, feelings are hurt again, and the two men reunite.
When the men finally get together, their friends (some of whom have been involved in their idiocy) simply remark that it’s been “fun watching their relationship progress.” Fun? Clearly these men need different friends, or the friends need to find something better to do with their time.
There is jealous that results in one of the main characters assaulting a friend. There is an actual crucifixion of a character (no I’m not joking). But the thing is that it’s all so over-the-top, unhealthy and unbelievable that I just couldn’t suspend my disbelief at all. One of the characters does something extremely cruel to his abusive father… and although I would imagine there are some who might think an abusive person “deserves” that, I found it to be really too much.
I was supposed to review this book and the next book in the series. But after struggling all the way through the 500+ pages of this one I could see that the next book was going to be more of the same.
The female characters in the book, with the exception of Josh’s twin sister are throwaway characters. They do unforgiveable things, they manipulate, they hurt, they plot, and they keep secrets. There’s an almost misogynistic feel to the book.
I’m not going to say that no one should read it, there is an audience for everything. Some people might truly enjoy seeing something completely dysfunctional and harmful, I’m must not one of them. I have to feel as though the couple is “worth” the angst. and all the way through this book I kept thinking that Noah and Josh should be separated.
The plot begins as a “gay-for-you” type of m/m romance. Then it becomes anything but a m/m romance in my mind. To be fair, the author says there are “darker themes” in the book…but I don’t think that warning quite covers it.
Noah and Josh meet on set. They both seem to consider themselves to be heterosexual at the beginning of the book. They are to play lovers on screen and almost immediately feel an attraction to one another. They are forced to share a dressing room for some reason and that really seems to bring out the differences between them.
Noah deals with panic and anxiety and OCD. There are darker things at play in his past but it’s a very long time before everything is revealed.
Josh is straight, happy, carefree and seems to be Noah’s opposite.
After a blow up regarding their shared space, the two men begin to spend more time together and become close. That’s about the time when things began to go wrong for me.
First of all, I felt as though a lot of the conversations the characters had contained really outdated language about sexual identity and orientation. There was a lot of biphobic and homophobic language. There were too many jokes about who would be the wife in a gay relationship, not being “that” type of gay, being gay means being “one of the girls”. It was pretty hard to read. I mean, a joke is a joke, but there certainly can be too much of it in one book.
The relationship between the main characters is one of the most confusing and unhealthy ones I’ve ever read in a novel. They are together and they break up a few times, they are cruel to one another, they are vindictive, jealous and possessive.
At one point in the book when the two men are not seeing each other, they use a female friend in a sexual encounter to prove a point about them belonging to one another. It’s a horrible scene and has dubious consent… and is then swept aside as though it wasn’t an incredibly horrible and invasive things for them to have done.
They fight so much that they eventually end up breaking up and moving on to other people. It’s very angsty and yet the relationships that both men move on to seem a good deal healthier that the one they have left behind.
As for their sexual orientations, Noah has events in his past that seems to have blocked out the idea that he could be gay. He resists it at every turn. I can see that happening if a person’s past was traumatic enough. Josh says he is straight at the beginning of the book, but he later tells someone that he’s probably always been bisexual. I understand that a part of what the author was trying to do was portray the idea of coming to terms with one’s identity, but it came off as much more unclear than that.
The next time the men get together, it’s because one of them is injured in an accident. Partners are dropped, feelings are hurt again, and the two men reunite.
When the men finally get together, their friends (some of whom have been involved in their idiocy) simply remark that it’s been “fun watching their relationship progress.” Fun? Clearly these men need different friends, or the friends need to find something better to do with their time.
There is jealous that results in one of the main characters assaulting a friend. There is an actual crucifixion of a character (no I’m not joking). But the thing is that it’s all so over-the-top, unhealthy and unbelievable that I just couldn’t suspend my disbelief at all. One of the characters does something extremely cruel to his abusive father… and although I would imagine there are some who might think an abusive person “deserves” that, I found it to be really too much.
I was supposed to review this book and the next book in the series. But after struggling all the way through the 500+ pages of this one I could see that the next book was going to be more of the same.
The female characters in the book, with the exception of Josh’s twin sister are throwaway characters. They do unforgiveable things, they manipulate, they hurt, they plot, and they keep secrets. There’s an almost misogynistic feel to the book.
I’m not going to say that no one should read it, there is an audience for everything. Some people might truly enjoy seeing something completely dysfunctional and harmful, I’m must not one of them. I have to feel as though the couple is “worth” the angst. and all the way through this book I kept thinking that Noah and Josh should be separated.
June 18, 2020
I got this book in June 2020 so I think it might have been the re-edited version.
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!
I would give it a 6 star if I could.
Noah and Josh's story was beautiful. I loved that the author took her time with this book. I am a fast reader but it took me over 6 hours of reading time on this and I actually loved every second of it. I came to know the characters very well. And being on their journey with them was lovely. I felt super invested. This book actually contains some of the things that I usually do not like and would usually never read, but they way the author tackled it in this book was so good that I didn't even realize I was reading what would usually be a DNF for me.
I don't want to give away too much with this review because the I believe the discovery of these characters is essential to the overall enjoyment of reading this book. The way each person discover themselves is a journey that the author did so, so well. All the secondary characters were also great and instrumental in the self discovery of the main characters. I love Noah and I love Josh and I loved everything else that was in this book. I love the drama, the angst, the sweetness, the everything! I neglected my poor children and their 'online learning' just so I could continue reading this and finish it (I am usually very strict with the children and their learning, so this book really was something special!).
I cannot believe this is the author's first book! I look forward to reading the rest of the series and all her future work! I have to say, I am now a firm fan!
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!
I would give it a 6 star if I could.
Noah and Josh's story was beautiful. I loved that the author took her time with this book. I am a fast reader but it took me over 6 hours of reading time on this and I actually loved every second of it. I came to know the characters very well. And being on their journey with them was lovely. I felt super invested. This book actually contains some of the things that I usually do not like and would usually never read, but they way the author tackled it in this book was so good that I didn't even realize I was reading what would usually be a DNF for me.
I don't want to give away too much with this review because the I believe the discovery of these characters is essential to the overall enjoyment of reading this book. The way each person discover themselves is a journey that the author did so, so well. All the secondary characters were also great and instrumental in the self discovery of the main characters. I love Noah and I love Josh and I loved everything else that was in this book. I love the drama, the angst, the sweetness, the everything! I neglected my poor children and their 'online learning' just so I could continue reading this and finish it (I am usually very strict with the children and their learning, so this book really was something special!).
I cannot believe this is the author's first book! I look forward to reading the rest of the series and all her future work! I have to say, I am now a firm fan!
June 26, 2020
This one is a little weird for me. Let's get into the review before I explain it all.
STORY: 4 STARS
Wow! Two men introduced as straight, but there is an instant connection between them. Turns out at least one of them might not be as straight as they claim to be. The connection is real, the interaction between the two of them feels genuine, and the back and forth is at times funny and sometimes cringeworthy. But everything is good. I will tell you that there are a few trigger points and the author does an amazing job of dealing with issues that many may have dealt with or are dealing with. PTSD is real. When I realized audio was long, I was a little unsure, but the author, for the most part, needed all of that time. There are several times when I think it drags and I think the author does a lot of tell and less show, but the story is good regardless of that.
NARRATION: 3.5 STARS
Hmmm. The narration was decent, but many times the narration was stagnant and it was hard to tell who was talking when. It didn't help much especially in the moments when the story was slow-moving. As the story progressed, the narration got better, but I still felt that there were times when it could have been better. I did love the conversation parts and the way Corey H. Bennson brought those particular parts to life.
OVERALL: 4 STARS
Overall, I did like this story and the narration was ok. 4 stars overall.
STORY: 4 STARS
Wow! Two men introduced as straight, but there is an instant connection between them. Turns out at least one of them might not be as straight as they claim to be. The connection is real, the interaction between the two of them feels genuine, and the back and forth is at times funny and sometimes cringeworthy. But everything is good. I will tell you that there are a few trigger points and the author does an amazing job of dealing with issues that many may have dealt with or are dealing with. PTSD is real. When I realized audio was long, I was a little unsure, but the author, for the most part, needed all of that time. There are several times when I think it drags and I think the author does a lot of tell and less show, but the story is good regardless of that.
NARRATION: 3.5 STARS
Hmmm. The narration was decent, but many times the narration was stagnant and it was hard to tell who was talking when. It didn't help much especially in the moments when the story was slow-moving. As the story progressed, the narration got better, but I still felt that there were times when it could have been better. I did love the conversation parts and the way Corey H. Bennson brought those particular parts to life.
OVERALL: 4 STARS
Overall, I did like this story and the narration was ok. 4 stars overall.
June 13, 2020
Every now and then you find that book that really has all of the aspects of every feeling you can have when reading something amazingly great. That was Just Like Heaven. This book made me happy, sad, furious, and just downright emotional. The book was so relatable and very well written. The author developed the story as if it was written out of a real-life experience. You really feel for the characters and their trials and tribulations as they navigate through being a couple.
The story is the epitome of a great love story. Josh and Noah meet on the set of a Netflix soap opera. They feel the spark from the very beginning, but the idea of being in a same sex relationship on camera has them both taken aback. So many events happen to build their relationship, not just on the show, but in their personal lives. Outside influences and dark pasts have an effect on how the relationship develops. The author takes the reader on a journey of self-acceptance, sorrow, joy, and love. All throughout, you can feel the love they share even when their troubles are at the forefront of their relationship.
As T.L. Bradford ends Just Like Heaven, it is evident that she has more of their story to tell. I was delighted to be able to read this story as an ARC for my honest review. I would most definitely recommend this book to all readers no matter what your beliefs are.
The story is the epitome of a great love story. Josh and Noah meet on the set of a Netflix soap opera. They feel the spark from the very beginning, but the idea of being in a same sex relationship on camera has them both taken aback. So many events happen to build their relationship, not just on the show, but in their personal lives. Outside influences and dark pasts have an effect on how the relationship develops. The author takes the reader on a journey of self-acceptance, sorrow, joy, and love. All throughout, you can feel the love they share even when their troubles are at the forefront of their relationship.
As T.L. Bradford ends Just Like Heaven, it is evident that she has more of their story to tell. I was delighted to be able to read this story as an ARC for my honest review. I would most definitely recommend this book to all readers no matter what your beliefs are.
June 24, 2020
Where do I even begin? This is one of the longest, most detailed books I’ve read in a long time, and I was hooked by the second chapter. I couldn’t put it down!
This book follows Noah and Josh at work, on-set of the popular show ‘American,’ and off-set in their lives. Sometimes life begins to imitate art, or in this case, maybe there was a behind the scenes push. Noah was raised by an emotionally, and physically, abusive father for the majority of his life. This monster’s words live long in Noah’s mind and affects everything he does. Josh comes from a loving family, but has never opened up about his bisexuality. These men hit it off at first, their chemistry being palpable, but feelings start to develop, and Noah succumbs to his inner turmoil, causing their working relationship to be volatile, and the easy friendship they started to disappear. This story is theirs, and it is painful, beautiful, fun, and tragic all at once.
It was easy to see into the mind of the author, and her vision for each character and how the story unfolds. The writing was imaginative, consistent, with an easy flow. I was so wrapped up in the book that I forgot about everything else. All that existed was Noah, Josh, and their love story.
***Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn’t a requirement. ***
This book follows Noah and Josh at work, on-set of the popular show ‘American,’ and off-set in their lives. Sometimes life begins to imitate art, or in this case, maybe there was a behind the scenes push. Noah was raised by an emotionally, and physically, abusive father for the majority of his life. This monster’s words live long in Noah’s mind and affects everything he does. Josh comes from a loving family, but has never opened up about his bisexuality. These men hit it off at first, their chemistry being palpable, but feelings start to develop, and Noah succumbs to his inner turmoil, causing their working relationship to be volatile, and the easy friendship they started to disappear. This story is theirs, and it is painful, beautiful, fun, and tragic all at once.
It was easy to see into the mind of the author, and her vision for each character and how the story unfolds. The writing was imaginative, consistent, with an easy flow. I was so wrapped up in the book that I forgot about everything else. All that existed was Noah, Josh, and their love story.
***Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn’t a requirement. ***
May 10, 2020
A slow-burn Hollywood romance.
In "Just Like Heaven" we're introduced to a dynamic cast of characters. The two main characters, Josh and Noah, are opposites in so many ways, which works so well at sparking their chemistry.
Intense and in some ways unhealthy, their budding relationship is as lovely as it is heartbreaking. Cue the start of a roller-coaster ride of emotions as they battle through their relationship journey as well as try to outrun challenges from their past.
The story captures the themes of the difficulties of coming out, as well as dealing with PTSD. The story is evocative and doesn't travel an easy path. The author successfully captures the struggle of abuse and personal identity, and does so by pushing the characters to the limit.
The overall plot and characters were strong and captured my attention. The pacing was a little slow at times, making it a little too easy to skim ahead. But despite some pacing concerns, I was emotionally invested in Josh and Noah's romantic and personal journeys, and will definitely check out the next book.
Disclosure: Includes M/F scenes.
In "Just Like Heaven" we're introduced to a dynamic cast of characters. The two main characters, Josh and Noah, are opposites in so many ways, which works so well at sparking their chemistry.
Intense and in some ways unhealthy, their budding relationship is as lovely as it is heartbreaking. Cue the start of a roller-coaster ride of emotions as they battle through their relationship journey as well as try to outrun challenges from their past.
The story captures the themes of the difficulties of coming out, as well as dealing with PTSD. The story is evocative and doesn't travel an easy path. The author successfully captures the struggle of abuse and personal identity, and does so by pushing the characters to the limit.
The overall plot and characters were strong and captured my attention. The pacing was a little slow at times, making it a little too easy to skim ahead. But despite some pacing concerns, I was emotionally invested in Josh and Noah's romantic and personal journeys, and will definitely check out the next book.
Disclosure: Includes M/F scenes.
June 26, 2020
A slow-burn Hollywood romance.
In "Just Like Heaven" we're introduced to a dynamic cast of characters. The two main characters, Josh and Noah, are opposites in so many ways, which works so well at sparking their chemistry.
Intense and in some ways unhealthy, their budding relationship is as lovely as it is heartbreaking. Cue the start of a roller-coaster ride of emotions as they battle through their relationship journey as well as try to outrun challenges from their past.
The story captures the themes of the difficulties of coming out, as well as dealing with PTSD. The story is evocative and doesn't travel an easy path. The author successfully captures the struggle of abuse and personal identity, and does so by pushing the characters to the limit.
The overall plot and characters were strong and captured my attention. The pacing was a little slow at times, making it a little too easy to skim ahead. But despite some pacing concerns, I was emotionally invested in Josh and Noah's romantic and personal journeys, and will definitely check out the next book.
Disclosure: Includes M/F scenes.
In "Just Like Heaven" we're introduced to a dynamic cast of characters. The two main characters, Josh and Noah, are opposites in so many ways, which works so well at sparking their chemistry.
Intense and in some ways unhealthy, their budding relationship is as lovely as it is heartbreaking. Cue the start of a roller-coaster ride of emotions as they battle through their relationship journey as well as try to outrun challenges from their past.
The story captures the themes of the difficulties of coming out, as well as dealing with PTSD. The story is evocative and doesn't travel an easy path. The author successfully captures the struggle of abuse and personal identity, and does so by pushing the characters to the limit.
The overall plot and characters were strong and captured my attention. The pacing was a little slow at times, making it a little too easy to skim ahead. But despite some pacing concerns, I was emotionally invested in Josh and Noah's romantic and personal journeys, and will definitely check out the next book.
Disclosure: Includes M/F scenes.
May 30, 2020
Bradford created with this book an amazing story.
Noah is an actor in a popular TV Show. The producers of this show plan to get Noah's character, Jace, a new love interest. This love interest is Josh, playing Max.
Noah and Josh develop a relationship that is amazing to read about. I had a lot of mixed feelings while reading this book. At the beginning I loved the characters, in the middle I did not like one character. The story was heartbreaking and complex. It captivated me from the beginning till the end.
The only thing that bothered me and kept me from rating it with 5 stars was the writing style. In the beginning, I had trouble connecting with the characters, as the writing style was more describing. There the story lost a lot of potential.
But nevertheless I really liked the story and am looking forward to the sequel.
Trigger Warning:
past child abuse reference, hate crime (beating), violence
Noah is an actor in a popular TV Show. The producers of this show plan to get Noah's character, Jace, a new love interest. This love interest is Josh, playing Max.
Noah and Josh develop a relationship that is amazing to read about. I had a lot of mixed feelings while reading this book. At the beginning I loved the characters, in the middle I did not like one character. The story was heartbreaking and complex. It captivated me from the beginning till the end.
The only thing that bothered me and kept me from rating it with 5 stars was the writing style. In the beginning, I had trouble connecting with the characters, as the writing style was more describing. There the story lost a lot of potential.
But nevertheless I really liked the story and am looking forward to the sequel.
Trigger Warning:
past child abuse reference, hate crime (beating), violence
January 6, 2022
3.5 Slow and Fast *SPOILERS*
I first started listening to the audio book but I didn’t feel like the voices matched the characters. I was enjoying the story so I decided to read instead. I have mixed feelings about this book. I am a sucker for a love story and high angst but some of the scenes were unnecessary. I didn’t see a need to include the car wreck when you have the other character almost die. Noah could’ve talked to Josh and explained his feelings and explained about his dad more. I loved the characters in the beginning but at the end I wasn’t rooting for them. Having them both date other people for what seemed like months made me doubt everything about their relationship. If I had known about the extensive scenes with the other partners, I wouldn’t have read this book. If they were poly or open it would’ve been different. I’m left feeling like Josh and Noah aren’t going to last forever. I know this isn’t a real story but it feels fake.
I first started listening to the audio book but I didn’t feel like the voices matched the characters. I was enjoying the story so I decided to read instead. I have mixed feelings about this book. I am a sucker for a love story and high angst but some of the scenes were unnecessary. I didn’t see a need to include the car wreck when you have the other character almost die. Noah could’ve talked to Josh and explained his feelings and explained about his dad more. I loved the characters in the beginning but at the end I wasn’t rooting for them. Having them both date other people for what seemed like months made me doubt everything about their relationship. If I had known about the extensive scenes with the other partners, I wouldn’t have read this book. If they were poly or open it would’ve been different. I’m left feeling like Josh and Noah aren’t going to last forever. I know this isn’t a real story but it feels fake.
July 5, 2020
This is definitely a story on what is wrong in Hollywood!
The paparazzi runs amok!
Ambitions get in the way of personal connections.
Hollywood moguls play with people's lives and some aren't strong enough to say 'no.'
Poverty and desperation drive young men to take deals they aren't comfortable with.
Fame is fleeting...at best.
And when love comes from an unexpected direction, there are no clear guidelines on how to proceed.
But when threats become real, only the strong are able to survive.
The Young American cast is diverse, engaging and for the most part continue to grow as the show continues. There are times the story drags, but it you push on (and it is a long, long book) the end is worth it. Just prepare...there is a second installment and you'll need to plan on reading it to get the full benefit of the love story, characters and passion!
The paparazzi runs amok!
Ambitions get in the way of personal connections.
Hollywood moguls play with people's lives and some aren't strong enough to say 'no.'
Poverty and desperation drive young men to take deals they aren't comfortable with.
Fame is fleeting...at best.
And when love comes from an unexpected direction, there are no clear guidelines on how to proceed.
But when threats become real, only the strong are able to survive.
The Young American cast is diverse, engaging and for the most part continue to grow as the show continues. There are times the story drags, but it you push on (and it is a long, long book) the end is worth it. Just prepare...there is a second installment and you'll need to plan on reading it to get the full benefit of the love story, characters and passion!
July 1, 2020
Both Noah and Josh's characters were written better than expected. Its always amazing to see how total opposites end up being the most attracted to one another. Josh, despite his personal troubles, is the outgoing free spirit. Naturally Noah had to be the asshole most people could easily walk away from. This book was very long but made sense. There were points where things seemed a little mundane, but that may just be my trying to rush things along and see what develops for the MCs.
Overall, there were mentions of abuse, violence ,and other triggers. These two did end up finding their comfortable place. Be prepared for a slow burn.
**I received this ARC from Gay Romance Reviews for my honest feedback.**
Overall, there were mentions of abuse, violence ,and other triggers. These two did end up finding their comfortable place. Be prepared for a slow burn.
**I received this ARC from Gay Romance Reviews for my honest feedback.**
July 9, 2020
I loved this book for taking its time and telling the story of Josh and Noah without rushing. Poor Noah has some real crap from his past to deal with and it was a pleasure to see him come to terms with all that and be able to move forward toward a much better life for himself. I also liked the behind the scenes machinations of the TV show that functioned to get these two together in their forced proximity romance. This is one I look forward to using an audio credit for as I think it will be a lovely one to listen to over an extended period.
July 18, 2020
This is a slow burn romance about Noah and Josh, who are friends turned lovers. Noah broke my heart with the trauma he suffered and Josh was so likable and willing to love Noah that it was hard when their relationship hit bad spots. There were a lot of supporting characters in this book but it was never overwhelming trying to keep track of them. It felt like I was right in their world with them. Another thing that I really like about this book was that it let us have the point of view from both of the main characters.
June 13, 2020
I felt like there was a lot of things going on with this story. Friends to Lovers that have a lot of chemistry. They are two actors on a show called Americana and one of them is the new love interest. The story grabs you right from the beginning. I had a hard time putting it down. It was actually a really good story. I definitely recommend this one, enjoyable!!
I am voluntarily leaving a review form an ARC that I received. My reviews are solely based on my thoughts and opinions
I am voluntarily leaving a review form an ARC that I received. My reviews are solely based on my thoughts and opinions
April 19, 2022
On this one we know the gang and it's centered mostly in Noah and Josh relationship and a little there with Kai too.
I did began with the latest one but with this one I could understand all this hate / love relationship that as going on on that one too and all the struggles omg they were a lot but that's life.
I could understand where Noah came from and how all that shaped him into what he is today and how the changes were going on not only in his mind but in his soul.
Loved the way how Josh came into the fold and all the friendships came into place for all of them and the relationships too, it was very organic in a way and felt very natural really.
Loved that they're families were a so critical point in all their relationship.
I did began with the latest one but with this one I could understand all this hate / love relationship that as going on on that one too and all the struggles omg they were a lot but that's life.
I could understand where Noah came from and how all that shaped him into what he is today and how the changes were going on not only in his mind but in his soul.
Loved the way how Josh came into the fold and all the friendships came into place for all of them and the relationships too, it was very organic in a way and felt very natural really.
Loved that they're families were a so critical point in all their relationship.
June 17, 2020
I really enjoyed reading this fantastic, grab-you-by-the-feels, charming, poignant, engaging, emotionally charged, delightful, slow burning, and totally awesome story. It had me hooked from beginning to end, and I would definitely recommend getting this gem for yourself.
July 7, 2020
this was a long read... it was well written and kept me interested through it though and it didnt feel as long as it was haha. the characters were entertaining.. they catch you and keep you stuck in their world and their lives.. i really enjoyed it and cant wait for the next one
April 19, 2022
Did no one edit this book?! It’s beyond discombobulated.
July 19, 2023
Love this series
Keep my attention. Likeable characters that I loved. This would be a soap opera that I might watch. I would prefer a TV Movie of the book.
Keep my attention. Likeable characters that I loved. This would be a soap opera that I might watch. I would prefer a TV Movie of the book.
September 19, 2019
Held my interest
So some pros and cons:
Pros:
Great cast of characters and cool setting
Had a bit of st elmos fire vibe..close group of friends...all figuring out life
Noah and Josh were a great couple during their good times.
Interesting storyline despite being lengthy...held my full on interest
Cons:
Too much tell not show
Josh and Noah got ridiculous...both acted like class A jerks at times. Both ended up with feelings towards others despite being in a relationship. Scene with Sarita on dance floor was disgusting and fully instigated by Josh because he was in a snit and SO smitten with the beautiful Sarita.
Noah totally led Kai on
Break up went too long...neither really made efforts to reconcile and both moved on to much healthier relationships. Especially Josh...for goodness sake he was ready to move in just like he did with Noah!
Reconcile only happened because of medical emergency which is a trope I hate.
Tobias is way OTT...evil beyond belief.
Not necessarily a con, just something to get used to...the writing style is a bit odd....reader would be in first person tell of a certain circumstance then the very next paragraph would have a time jump and new situation. It has to be an intentional writing style and I eventually got used to it
So although there are a few cons...I was really into it and can't wait for novella and future books....Kai and Archer please!
So some pros and cons:
Pros:
Great cast of characters and cool setting
Had a bit of st elmos fire vibe..close group of friends...all figuring out life
Noah and Josh were a great couple during their good times.
Interesting storyline despite being lengthy...held my full on interest
Cons:
Too much tell not show
Josh and Noah got ridiculous...both acted like class A jerks at times. Both ended up with feelings towards others despite being in a relationship. Scene with Sarita on dance floor was disgusting and fully instigated by Josh because he was in a snit and SO smitten with the beautiful Sarita.
Noah totally led Kai on
Break up went too long...neither really made efforts to reconcile and both moved on to much healthier relationships. Especially Josh...for goodness sake he was ready to move in just like he did with Noah!
Reconcile only happened because of medical emergency which is a trope I hate.
Tobias is way OTT...evil beyond belief.
Not necessarily a con, just something to get used to...the writing style is a bit odd....reader would be in first person tell of a certain circumstance then the very next paragraph would have a time jump and new situation. It has to be an intentional writing style and I eventually got used to it
So although there are a few cons...I was really into it and can't wait for novella and future books....Kai and Archer please!
August 27, 2019
This is a very slow burn romance with a great premise, deep character development, and a journey of discovery between two men who never thought they would find themselves pretending to be in a relationship with another man, much less moving from pretend to real life.
When you meet Noah, the man in the blurb of the book isn't really found. He seems insecure and knows his job is in jeopardy because his character has become stagnant. He agrees for his character in the TV show he's in to start dating a man. When he sees Josh during his audition, he is put a bit at ease because of his easy-going nature and his smile.
The story is one of discovery, moving on from your past, and discovering your future, one either Noah or Josh thought possible. There is a lot of push and pull between the two. As Josh is laid back and goes with the flow, and that includes his growing feelings for his co-star who he has great chemistry with on and off screen, but incidents from Noah's past make it harder for him to see happiness with Josh in his future.
There is a lot to unpack in this book, but as the two men's feelings grow for each other and they take the chance that is hard, especially for Noah, you root for these two and for their relationship to work out. An intense read but well worth it!
When you meet Noah, the man in the blurb of the book isn't really found. He seems insecure and knows his job is in jeopardy because his character has become stagnant. He agrees for his character in the TV show he's in to start dating a man. When he sees Josh during his audition, he is put a bit at ease because of his easy-going nature and his smile.
The story is one of discovery, moving on from your past, and discovering your future, one either Noah or Josh thought possible. There is a lot of push and pull between the two. As Josh is laid back and goes with the flow, and that includes his growing feelings for his co-star who he has great chemistry with on and off screen, but incidents from Noah's past make it harder for him to see happiness with Josh in his future.
There is a lot to unpack in this book, but as the two men's feelings grow for each other and they take the chance that is hard, especially for Noah, you root for these two and for their relationship to work out. An intense read but well worth it!
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