Reviewed by Jenna
TITLE: Imposter in Zebra-striped Briefs
SERIES: Seattle Chronicles #1
AUTHOR: C.C. Dado
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 72 Pages
BLURB:
When recent college graduate Nathan Harris makes a life-changing move out from under his mother’s thumb and into his own place, he is determined to take some risks. He is tired of not being good enough, tired of allowing his fears to control him.
What he thought would be an exciting adventure ends up being one jaw-dropping mishap of embarrassment after another, leaving him with a life he doesn’t even recognize anymore.
His once boring, lonely existence has been replaced by a brownstone filled with colorful friends, a rough around the edges, tattooed bad boy best friend, and a stripper for a boyfriend who’s not even sure he’s gay.
REVIEW:
This book was so much fun. When Nathan, a claustrophobic and socially awkward guy, decides to move to the gay part of town, he becomes friends with his new landlords and is invited to their bachelor party. Nathan has never had a boyfriend or even been with another guy, so when the gorgeous stripper at the party gives him attention, he is immediately drawn to him. Not knowing that the stripper is straight, Nathan takes a chance and kisses him. Although David identified as straight, after that kiss he is no longer sure. Nathan and David pursue a relationship, but Nathan’s friends are wary about Nathan dating a self-professed straight guy. Though their relationship is romantic and has a lot of promise, the road forward is far from easy.
This book was definitely a nice surprise. I was imagining it would be an erotic romance, but I was so wrapped up in the story that the absence of sex made no difference and I didn’t even notice it until the end. I especially loved Nathan’s character. He is so unique and cute in a nerdy way. I liked how he doesn’t know what is up or down when it comes to dating, and I thought it was perfect how he ends up making a move on a straight guy. There are some really funny parts in this book, especially when it’s in Nathan’s viewpoint. Additionally, there are four viewpoints present, but this didn’t distract from the story in any way. Overall, I loved this book and was pleased with the romantic ending. This is my first time reading anything from C.C. Dado, but I’ll certainly be reading more. I recommend this book to anyone who loves gay for you romance.
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