Reviewed by Amber
TITLE: Another Shot
SERIES: Heartsville
AUTHOR: J.H. Knight
PUBLISHER: Self Pub
LENGTH: 74 pages
BLURB:
The town of Heartsville means something different to everyone who lives there. For Aaron Forester, it’s a gay-friendly buffer between himself and the rest of the world. After being outed in high school and bullied to the point of violence, his family uprooted their lives and relocated to the small hamlet. He’s moved on from all that and now owns a popular café in the bustling shopping district. But after twenty years of happy living, Aaron’s past creeps up on him in the most unexpected way.
Brad Collins only has one regret and he’s carried it with him since he was a teenager. When he moves to Heartsville and gets set up on a blind date with the most adorable, engaging man he’s met in a long time, he couldn’t be happier. But Brad didn’t expect the guy to be the person he outed in high school—whom he’s now falling in love with.
REVIEW:
What I’m really liking about this series is how absolutely sugary sweet they are and the fact that these are just average guys finding love. While I did enjoy Another Shot it wasn’t my favorite of the ones I’ve read so far. But that’s not to say it wasn’t adorable because it was it just didn’t stay with me like the others I’ve read.
Aaron is the owner of the coffee shop in Heartsville. Having lived in Heartsville since High School there’s not much he doesn’t love about his little town. Having been driven out of his last city due to violence and homophobia he appreciates the freedom and easy going lifestyle.
Brad Collins is new to town having started his own construction company. A friend sets him up on a blind date and he isn’t prepared for the intense connection he finds in Aaron.
Even though this is a short story I thought the author did a good job of building up the attraction, the courtship, and eventually the steamy sex.
They have a significant hiccup along the way which isn’t a surprise since it’s covered in the blurb but it was nice to see these two being able to talk and try to move on from it.
Overall, a good addition to the Heartsville series.
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