Reviewed by Taylin
TITLE: A Bridge to a Troll’s Heart
AUTHOR: Lee Colgin
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 121 Pages
RELEASE DATE: November 24, 2022
BLURB:
Everyone knows a proper troll must never leave his post. Arlo is thrilled to have his own bridge to guard, though it’s a lonely job. A troll should enjoy being alone, but Arlo has never been very good at being a troll. He longs for companionship, and guards his secret as closely as he guards his bridge.
Toby, a cheerful wolf shifter, serves as a messenger between villages. When his route is suddenly blocked by a fearsome troll, he must charm his way across the bridge. Little does he know, he’s charming his way into Arlo’s heart as well. But Toby has his own secrets he dare not reveal.
As the season’s fly by and the holidays approach, their friendship blooms and begins to flourish into something more. But can Toby risk his heart for a troll bound so tight to duty? Will Arlo leave his bridge for love?
A Bridge to a Troll’s Heart is a gay fantasy romance featuring an adorable lonely troll and the sweet wolf shifter who falls for him. Tropes include friends to lovers, found family, slow burn, and hurt/comfort. Sappily ever after guaranteed!
This book was previously published as A Bridge to Love by Lee Colgin. It’s been lightly revised and re-edited with the epilogue that was previously available to newsletter subscribers included in the main body of the novel. Happy reading!
REVIEW:
Toby is surprised when he travels a well-worn route between his pack’s families, only to be stopped by a troll – and clearly, one that had been crying. With an offer of apologies and friendship, Toby is allowed to pass. Arlo wasn’t your regular solitary, Troll; he didn’t enjoy solitude and missed his family. Then he happened upon Toby, who followed through on his offer of friendship.
Nawww – from the superb artistry of the gorgeous book cover to the last page, this is a lovely heart-warming story of kindness turned friendship that morphs into more. I was enchanted by it.
The story is told in the third person, present tense. Technically, nothing glared at me as being wrong. For a shortie, scene-setting is appropriate for its length, giving a lovely sense of countryside and minimalistic living. One of this book’s highlights is how the simple things in life provide the most joy. A hug, the colors in a leaf, a smile, cookies, and acts of kindness make a true difference.
Arlo is beautifully naïve. He’s a hunk of a troll with a huge heart who is new to his role and needs practice in the art of intimidation. Toby is a gem. He’s a thoughtful soul but is an iddy-bit broken, and as the blurb does not say, I will not reveal. These characters have been nurtured in their upbringing by their respective families. Then there’s the hilariously evil water nymph. The style of writing for these characters is divine and is encapsulated by a series of short, sweet encounters that demonstrate how their feelings, friendships, and family grow.
The tale isn’t all sweetness and light. There is an event that gives just the right change in heart rate and emotion without being out of place. While the book’s release is meant for the Christmas season, it’s a story that is utterly charming at any time of year and one that I will re-read when in need of that warm-the-cockles feeling. Perfect.
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