Reviewed by True
TITLE: Flawsome Explorations
SERIES: Suite Dreams #2
AUTHOR: Ariella Zoelle
PUBLISHER: Sarayashi Publishing
LENGTH: 276 pages
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Unexpected sparks fly when a shy, straight, nerdy sweetheart meets a flirtatious, sexy, older Frenchman. Is Zio brave enough to take a chance on Armand?
Fabrizio “Zio” Revello
I embrace the philosophy that nobody is perfect by studying the art of imperfection. But then I meet Armand, forcing me to completely reevaluate my world view. From his gorgeous face, teasing sense of humor, and a French accent to die for, everything about him makes me forget one very important detail: I’ve never been attracted to a man until him. I shouldn’t let him tempt me, but the glimpse of the real Armand behind his playful flirtations makes him impossible to resist.
I’ve never been the adventurous type, but Armand makes me want to be brave and daring. Isn’t a lifetime of happiness with a person who understands me worth the risk?
Armand Bellamy
I approach Zio in search of a no-strings-attached evening of fun to kick off my business trip to Hawaii. But I get way more than I bargained for when I discover a shy, nerdy sweetheart who finds beauty in my flaws. He even accepts the parts of my heart that I hide from the world. It makes me want to make him mine—not just for one night but for every night of the rest of our lives.
He says he’s straight, but when have I ever let that stop me from getting what I want?
Flawsome Explorations is the second book in the Suite Dreams series and part of the Sunnyside universe. This novel features a bisexual awakening, shy/flirt, age gap, instalove, opposites attract romance. If you love cute sweetness, sexy fun, and no angst stories that will make you laugh and swoon, you’ll enjoy this satisfying HEA without cliffhangers. Each book can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order.
REVIEW:
Armand’s eyes are scanning the hotel bar, looking for a hookup. He’s a bit of a playboy, only hookups and no strings. When his eyes fall on a shy-looking guy he knows this will be quite a different evening than he expected.
Zio is a student in the Japanese department at Sunnyside University, he knows everything about the art form kintsugi. That’s already something extraordinary.
Armand is the assistant of his best friend Arsène, who’s a fashion photographer.
When they connect it’s clear, they are meant for each other.
Who wouldn’t be swooned by endearments in the most romantic language there is French, and what is more sexy than English with a French accent!
They are a perfect fit, Armand is soothing for Zio’s anxiety. Armand finds with Zio what a real connection means.
It was a fun story and a bit ott. It didn’t matter because both main characters were awesomely lovable, they had fun in and outside the bedroom.
Imagine a super shy geek and a super confident understanding playboy. It was super super instant, I have difficulties with instants, sometimes you just have to give in and enjoy the ride.
In the beginning, I didn’t know what to think of Armand, later in the story, I could only love him, he was genuine and that was palpable. Zio was shy and inexperienced with guys, he’s suffering mildly anxiety, OCD, and has panic attacks. Armand is soothing for Zio.
What I missed was the icing on the cake, that would have been awesome.
Overall a sweet, sexy, instant-love, age-gap, bi-sexual awakening, love story, slightly developed, besides some short encounters with supportive friends and family, it was all about the connection and blooming love of Zio and Armand.
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