Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Lessons in Love 

SERIES: Mitch & Cian #2

AUTHOR: Helena Stone

PUBLISHER: self-published

LENGTH: 75 pages

RELEASE DATE: March 17, 2019

BLURB:

Falling for each other was easy. Staying together comes with a learning curve.

Three months after they met in the miraculous library, Cian is nervously preparing for Mitch’s arrival in Dublin. As much as he’s looking forward to three long days with his boyfriend—without parental supervision—he can’t help worrying about the fact that they will have to share both his small room and his even smaller bed. He doesn’t even own pajamas.

Their relationship is new, and Cian may be two years older, but he has little more experience than Mitch when it comes to intimacy and boyfriends. He isn’t sure what he’s doing or what’s expected of him. As a result, Cian and Mitch are in for a whirlwind weekend, filled with shocks, surprises, fun, and deepening feelings.

Against the backdrop of Ireland celebrating its national holiday, Cian and Mitch learn their first Lessons in Love.

While a Miracle in the Library was a young adult story, Lessons in Love features two young men old enough to consume alcohol and be sexually active. This book is therefore meant for readers who are eighteen years or older and contains sexual acts between two consenting men. 

REVIEW:

This was one of the sweetest little books. And so adorably cute. I just loved it. It’s perfect for when you just need something light and sweet to take the madness of the world away.

Cian was pacing and going crazy. He was so nervous. Mitch was coming for his first visit with him and they were going to be sharing a room…..and a bed. Alone. Yeah, he had flatmates, but still. He fretted over what to get at the store, and if he should buy supplies or not. He fretted so much, he almost missed his time to leave to meet Mitch at the bus. But seeing Mitch’s black hair and that smile that lights up a room, and all Cian’s cares just melted away. At least for a moment. On the way back, he still fretted, but he realized he needed to relax, because Mitch may be just as nervous. But Mitch seemed fine until he discovered they were sharing a room and bed. And Cian knew he had to put Mitch’s fears to rest. So they relaxed and enjoyed their time together and seeing the sights of Dublin. There were a couple of tense moments, of people pushing too far or just being assholes, but it just reaffirmed for Cian, that Mitch was what he wanted and that what was important.

It was an important weekend for both of them. It deepened their bond in their relationship, once they relaxed and enjoyed themselves. It was very intimate and what they both needed. Yes, there were some sexual things that happened as they were discovering each other. It’s to be expected. But the most important part was the intimacy. Cian realized the brief encounters he had were just that. Encounters. This was what he wanted and needed from someone. That connection, the feeling of love blooming and so much more. And it left them both feeling like the world was at their feet. Of course, they knew better, but it was the point.

I’m really enjoying this little series. Seeing how these boys grow up and learn about themselves, each other and the world. I’m just rooting so hard for them.

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