Reviewed by Becca
TITLE: Let Your Heart Be Light
AUTHOR: J. R. Lawrie
PUBLISHER: Carnation Books
LENGTH: 199 pages
RELEASE DATE: December 13, 2019
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FOR SERVICES RENDERED
Dr. David Christmas has heard every joke in the book when it comes to his name. Weary of the festive season and from his long shifts in the emergency room, David is also tired of his lonely single life. His only hope for Christmas is a glimpse of the shy but gorgeous neighbour who lives above him.
Christmas-loving Julian has nurtured a crush on the grumpy man downstairs for years now. Still hurting from his ex-boyfriend’s cruelty, he hasn’t yet dared to say hello. When an injury on Christmas Eve puts Julian directly into David’s careful hands, a little healing might be on the way.
KIND OF A BIG DEAL
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THE FARRINGDON CLUB
Up-and-coming comedian Zack Wynn splits his time between the stage and the London pizza restaurant where he works, until life hands him one hell of a Christmas present. Richard Garston is the handsome and clever older man of Zack’s dreams, but what exactly is it that Richard does?
Soon, Zack learns the truth: Richard’s classified role in the British government makes him a much bigger deal than he claimed.
Is Zack ready for the politics and power of Richard’s world?
And is Richard’s world ready for him?
REVIEW:
Kind of a Big Deal is first. It’s incredibly romantic. Comedian, Zach, goes to his sister’s art show trying to kill time on when he can leave, because he’s bored, when the most gorgeous man he’s ever seen begins to speak to him. He and Richard talk for a while but Richard wanders off to speak with others and Zach never gets his number. But all of a sudden, he has a new follower in Twitter. Little by little, they get to know each other. Spending intimate time together, forging their bond. Neither taking the next step. But as they get to know each other, Zach is falling fast. But does Richard feel the same way? Especially when his job makes things a bit difficult.
This story is adorable. I just love it. Zach is sweet and shy, even with being a comedian and performing in front of a lot of people. He feels Richard is way, way out of his league. Knows he is, but he can’t help falling for this spectacular man. Everything from his dreams come true. But for Zach it’s hard too, because he’s so different, he doesn’t want Richard to get bored with him or decide Zach isn’t enough. And it made me sad. But I was happy when Richard made of point of making sure Zach was loved for just who he was. He didn’t have to be anyone else. Just himself.
It’s a sweet romantic story.
In For Services Rendered, two neighbors who meet off and on on the stairs of their homes, pass each other barely talking. Neith having a clue the other is interested in the other. But when Julian takes a tumble in his bathroom and ends up in the ER, his neighbor is the Dr. taking care of him. Dr. David Christmas. What starts out as a painful, crappy day, turns into an evening and night filled with comradery and the beginning of something wonderful. After a night filled with passion, things are definitely changing and Julian hopes it’s in a good way.
It’s so cute the way these two are fawning over each other from a distance. Both wanting to say something to the other but afraid to. When Julian hits the ER, they have no choice but to talk but it’s still hard for Julian considering his past and the effect his ex has had on him. It leaves him leery, nervous and doubtful. But David is perfect for him. They’re perfect for each other. They mean well together. They enjoy the same things. It’s a miracle for Christmas and Julian too. 😉 It’s another sweet romantic story. And I’ve enjoyed reading it.
In the last one, The Farringdon Club, I was rolling laughing. Oh my word. It’s one of those uppity gentleman’s club that doesn’t allow women and the men think they are better than every one else. But they haven’t gotten to know Zach yet. Zach and Richard have been married a year and he’s got a membership now. At first, he didn’t think he’d like it. Especially when a few choice people had some words to say to him, but at the mention of his hubby’s name, everyone seemed to change their tune. All except one. And he was rude. It almost made Zach not go back, but Richard encouraged him to return and after certain other people thought they could get Zach to do favors for them by talking to Richard for them, Zach decided to turn this club on its ear. What’s the point of having this power if you can’t use it?
This club did not know what hit it when Zach came through those doors. The staff love him, the old stodgy people are not happy, but no one is brave enough to cross Richard. And I was laughing my ass off at the tricks Zach was up to in this club. He turned it into a winter wonderland but just a few words. He had all kinds of games going on and even a secret Santa. All while Richard is doing his best to keep a straight face. Because everyone is trying to gain favor with Zach and not one of them has a clue that Zach isn’t going to Richard for a thing. He’s using it to his advantage. It’s so stinking funny. I mean some of these guys really need to pull the sticks out of their asses and what Zach is doing has it either going further up or something. Oh man, it’s hilarious.
These are so very good short stories compiled into one book. They are romantic and funny, with snark, but love and hope for a future they’ve all been dreaming of and possibly given up on. It’s been a blast to read and I hope you all enjoy it like I have.
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