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Not Alone
Andy Parker moves to a small town on a lake to start over after a bad breakup. The big drawback? He's alone with no prospects for romance. He meets Eddie Ferguson at the local grocery and strikes up an easy friendship, but the divorced man isn't really Andy's type. Still, a friend is a friend—and when Mr. Oblivious Eddie says "So use me," Andy's imagination goes wild. But will trying for more risk any chance of a friendship?
76 pages, ebook
First published November 2, 2010
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Sonja Spencer
11 books11 followersSonja Spencer has always enjoyed writing as an escape from her professional life. She spends what spare time she has with her family and friends, and she loves long walks on the beach, jumping in puddles, and cuddling puppies. She aspires to be an entertaining writer and a gourmet chef.
You can e-mail Sonja at sonja.j.spencer@gmail.com.
You can e-mail Sonja at sonja.j.spencer@gmail.com.
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January 25, 2011
3.5 stars
Andy has moved to a small town to his uncle’s cabin he inherited (huh, two inherited rustic homes books) and he’s going to write a novel. He runs across Eddie, a local divorced with two kids business owner and on impulse invites him to dinner. He’s very up front with Eddie, he’s gay, Eddie’s not (or isssss he?) but they become friends. Andy teases a lot and exposes Eddie to gay porn, sex toys, etc. Eddie has self-esteem issues as his ex basically told him he was mutantly large “down there” and wasn’t really attracted to him. As the friendship grows, Andy realizes he’s falling for his friend and Eddie’s not sure quite what he feels for Andy. Finally after a botched night out, Andy confesses, and Eddie more or less agrees and hey, Andy’s a size queen it seems, so all is good. The end.
Ack! What? How can it be the end? What about Eddie’s ex whom he said would not take it well if one of his girls was gay? What about the small town they live in where the suddenly straight grocer goes gay? The last line is “We’re not alone anymore.” Umm. Is that the only reason you’re with him? Being gay is better than being alone? Not really, I know he liked Andy, but it seemed like of like “There’s no one else around so what the heck.” Anyway, I just wanted to see more, how this was all going to work. Although I have to say their interactions were very funny, the cucumber innuendo was hilarious and Eddie was very open to the sexual flirting and sexual teasing, more so than most straight guys, which is the point I suppose. So not a bad read, I enjoyed many aspects of it, I just thought it ended when there was the potential for a lot more of their story. Maybe it’s coming later.
Andy has moved to a small town to his uncle’s cabin he inherited (huh, two inherited rustic homes books) and he’s going to write a novel. He runs across Eddie, a local divorced with two kids business owner and on impulse invites him to dinner. He’s very up front with Eddie, he’s gay, Eddie’s not (or isssss he?) but they become friends. Andy teases a lot and exposes Eddie to gay porn, sex toys, etc. Eddie has self-esteem issues as his ex basically told him he was mutantly large “down there” and wasn’t really attracted to him. As the friendship grows, Andy realizes he’s falling for his friend and Eddie’s not sure quite what he feels for Andy. Finally after a botched night out, Andy confesses, and Eddie more or less agrees and hey, Andy’s a size queen it seems, so all is good. The end.
Ack! What? How can it be the end? What about Eddie’s ex whom he said would not take it well if one of his girls was gay? What about the small town they live in where the suddenly straight grocer goes gay? The last line is “We’re not alone anymore.” Umm. Is that the only reason you’re with him? Being gay is better than being alone? Not really, I know he liked Andy, but it seemed like of like “There’s no one else around so what the heck.” Anyway, I just wanted to see more, how this was all going to work. Although I have to say their interactions were very funny, the cucumber innuendo was hilarious and Eddie was very open to the sexual flirting and sexual teasing, more so than most straight guys, which is the point I suppose. So not a bad read, I enjoyed many aspects of it, I just thought it ended when there was the potential for a lot more of their story. Maybe it’s coming later.
November 20, 2010
This GFY themed story is the first I've read by this author and I look forward to reading more of Sonja Spencer's books in the future. Both Andy and Eddie are nice, likable and well-drawn protagonists and I enjoyed reading about their slowly developing relationship. The men meet when Andy, newly moved to a small lakeside town, goes into Eddie's grocery store. Andy is immediately drawn to the sexy, newly divorced father of two but has to settle for friendship when Eddie can't offer anything else.
As the time passes they become close friends and Andy's attraction continues to grow. In the meantime Eddie starts to question his friends only stance. Looking back at his less than happy married life leads Eddie to other memories from his earlier years. Is it possible there could be more than just friendship between him and Andy in the future?
Not Alone was a nice and fairly uncomplicated read and it's slow pace worked well. The sex scenes were hot and sweet as well. There is a lot of humor in Andy and Eddie's friendship which really makes this an enjoyable story. It could feel a bit predictable but overall was a fun, sweet and entertaining book. Recommended.
As the time passes they become close friends and Andy's attraction continues to grow. In the meantime Eddie starts to question his friends only stance. Looking back at his less than happy married life leads Eddie to other memories from his earlier years. Is it possible there could be more than just friendship between him and Andy in the future?
Not Alone was a nice and fairly uncomplicated read and it's slow pace worked well. The sex scenes were hot and sweet as well. There is a lot of humor in Andy and Eddie's friendship which really makes this an enjoyable story. It could feel a bit predictable but overall was a fun, sweet and entertaining book. Recommended.
January 18, 2015
2.5* Rounded up to three. I think this would have worked a lot better as a longer story. I really likee both of the MCs, but the transition from strangers to friends to lovers was so rushed that it didn't seem authentic at all.
December 18, 2020
This was a cute friends to lovers read. Andy was so cute and spunky. Watching Eddie become aware and comfortable with a part of himself he hidden for years was beautiful. I would have liked more. I wanted to know how the girls handle it and how the guys continue to grow closer.
April 18, 2011
"Can you reach me the vinaigrette?"
Interesting way to start a book, isn't it? I thought so, too and grabbed a copy of Not Alone. I was in for a real treat.
Ms. Spencer writes in an interesting fashion. It was easy to see the characters emotions and feel like I was part of the story. I got caught up in the strife between Andy and Eddie. Talk about a heart-warming story...this one is. Andy is a likable character. He knows what he wants but he's savvy enough to know when to hold his cards close to his vest. Eddie...he's like the guy next door anyone could know. He's an average guy--with one small, er...large, issue. I liked that the author added this little quirk to the story. It's easy for the reader to relate to Eddie's feelings of not belonging. It's an interesting twist.
Oh, and did I mention the aching quality of this story? I sped through the book to see what would happen next. Yeah, I was that caught up in it.
I did have a couple issues with this story. The author switches points of view in the midst of a scene. While it's interesting and I know what's going on from both characters, it took me a couple times to reread the scenes to make certain I knew what who was thinking what. In that respect, the POV changes were a little jarring. Also, there were times when things seemed to happen a little easily. Now I realize this is fiction and I totally wanted the men to get together. But some times things went a little too smoothly and I wanted to say, see? He likes you. But on the flip side, this meant I was very emotionally involved in the story, which is a good thing!
Despite the foibles, I really enjoyed this book and look forward to more titles by the author. There's heart, heat, and people everyone can relate to. You should grab a copy of Not Alone, too.
originally posted at http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
Interesting way to start a book, isn't it? I thought so, too and grabbed a copy of Not Alone. I was in for a real treat.
Ms. Spencer writes in an interesting fashion. It was easy to see the characters emotions and feel like I was part of the story. I got caught up in the strife between Andy and Eddie. Talk about a heart-warming story...this one is. Andy is a likable character. He knows what he wants but he's savvy enough to know when to hold his cards close to his vest. Eddie...he's like the guy next door anyone could know. He's an average guy--with one small, er...large, issue. I liked that the author added this little quirk to the story. It's easy for the reader to relate to Eddie's feelings of not belonging. It's an interesting twist.
Oh, and did I mention the aching quality of this story? I sped through the book to see what would happen next. Yeah, I was that caught up in it.
I did have a couple issues with this story. The author switches points of view in the midst of a scene. While it's interesting and I know what's going on from both characters, it took me a couple times to reread the scenes to make certain I knew what who was thinking what. In that respect, the POV changes were a little jarring. Also, there were times when things seemed to happen a little easily. Now I realize this is fiction and I totally wanted the men to get together. But some times things went a little too smoothly and I wanted to say, see? He likes you. But on the flip side, this meant I was very emotionally involved in the story, which is a good thing!
Despite the foibles, I really enjoyed this book and look forward to more titles by the author. There's heart, heat, and people everyone can relate to. You should grab a copy of Not Alone, too.
originally posted at http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
November 15, 2010
3.5 Stars
This story is set in a cozy little town. One of those places where everyone knows everyone else and they all can share stories of one another from when they were 5 years old. There's nothing wrong with that, it's rather comforting and sweet, in fact, but what happens when you throw a big city, out and proud man from New York into the middle of it? In this book, good fun, that's what.
Andy Parker is an aspiring author and recently single man from New York. He's come down to a small lake resort town to live in a cabin that was bequeathed to him by his uncle and he's lonely. Eddie Ferguson owns Ferguson's, the family grocery story in the town where he was born and raised and is a divorced dad with two daughters, ages 11 and 13.
When Eddie helps Andy retrieve a bottle of creamy vinaigrette from the top of one of the shelves at Ferguson's, the two men introduce themselves to one another and Andy ends up inviting Eddie over for a friendly dinner. Only it's not like any friendly dinner I've ever had. Apparently, I've been doing my friendly dinners all wrong; penis size, toys, and sex are what you are really supposed to discuss. Now, doesn't that just make you want to invite some people over and cook up a batch of lasagna?
That first dinner establishes the foundation for a solid and sweet friendship; one that continues for months, slowly progressing into something more, but neither man knows how the other feels and it takes a night out at a gay club for anything to really transpire between the two. Once it does though, a passionate, emotionally charged relationship is formed and although it wasn't set in stone at the end of the book, it gave me the feeling that it was a happily-ever-after sort of relationship.
This was a charming gay-for-you and friends-to-lovers tale. I would recommend it to anyone in the mood for a sweet, mostly angst-free read.
This story is set in a cozy little town. One of those places where everyone knows everyone else and they all can share stories of one another from when they were 5 years old. There's nothing wrong with that, it's rather comforting and sweet, in fact, but what happens when you throw a big city, out and proud man from New York into the middle of it? In this book, good fun, that's what.
Andy Parker is an aspiring author and recently single man from New York. He's come down to a small lake resort town to live in a cabin that was bequeathed to him by his uncle and he's lonely. Eddie Ferguson owns Ferguson's, the family grocery story in the town where he was born and raised and is a divorced dad with two daughters, ages 11 and 13.
When Eddie helps Andy retrieve a bottle of creamy vinaigrette from the top of one of the shelves at Ferguson's, the two men introduce themselves to one another and Andy ends up inviting Eddie over for a friendly dinner. Only it's not like any friendly dinner I've ever had. Apparently, I've been doing my friendly dinners all wrong; penis size, toys, and sex are what you are really supposed to discuss. Now, doesn't that just make you want to invite some people over and cook up a batch of lasagna?
That first dinner establishes the foundation for a solid and sweet friendship; one that continues for months, slowly progressing into something more, but neither man knows how the other feels and it takes a night out at a gay club for anything to really transpire between the two. Once it does though, a passionate, emotionally charged relationship is formed and although it wasn't set in stone at the end of the book, it gave me the feeling that it was a happily-ever-after sort of relationship.
This was a charming gay-for-you and friends-to-lovers tale. I would recommend it to anyone in the mood for a sweet, mostly angst-free read.
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November 7, 2010
Cute story. Very fast read, a bit predictable, but very well written.
May 20, 2011
This was enjoyable narrowly plotted story. Both main characters fit together nicely. In general it would be better to have more developed plot, but this way nice, too!
December 23, 2011
a very short...short. I wished there could have been more since i really like both guys.
August 12, 2014
3,75 stars
November 11, 2015
It would've been nice if there'd been realistic dialogue, a natural plot progression, actual conflict, and characters that didn't come across as schizophrenic pod people.
July 9, 2012
3.5 stars
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