Title: Learning To Love
Author: Felice Stevens
Genre: M/M Romance
Released: 2 May 2016
Blurb
After ten years away from home, bad boy caterer Gideon Marks has a lot to prove. Getting the holiday catering job at his childhood synagogue is the first step in demonstrating to everyone he didn’t turn out to be the failure they predicted. What he doesn’t count on is Rabbi Jonah Fine, his high school nemesis and secret crush, stirring up old feelings Gideon thought long gone and secrets he’s buried deep for years.
An unexpectedly passionate encounter shocks Gideon, but he pushes Jonah away, convinced he isn’t good enough to be in a relationship and would never be accepted by Jonah’s father. But Jonah hangs tough—he won’t allow Gideon to hide or run away from life again. And when it comes to love, Gideon learns the most important lessons aren’t always taught in school.
Review
*ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
Gideon Marks and Jonah Fine had secret crushes on each other
ten years ago but neither knew that their object of desire had the same
feelings. Gideon never did anything about it as he felt he was the outcast
whilst Jonah was of another class. Jonah on the other hand felt he wasn’t cool enough
to approach Gideon. Ten years has now elapsed and Gideon is back in town after
leaving all those years ago. But now he is back as a successful owner of a
catering business. Imagine his surprise when he comes face to face with Jonah
again who is now a rabbi and about to take over the synagogue.
Gideon is taken by surprise to not only find out Jonah is
gay but by the passionate hold he grabs Gideon in! Initially Gideon pushes Jonah away but this
quickly dissipates when he finds he wants more from Jonah.
I am a big fan of this author but this was not a favourite
of mine as the romance was a little too insta-love and I didn’t get the sense
of chemistry and intensity between the pair. The love word was spoken far too
soon which seemed like only hours after they had met again after a decade. I
could have understood this if it was a second chance of a romance they had in
the past but it appears they didn’t have much to do with each other as friends in
the past, let alone lovers.
However I did like the inclusion of the struggles Gideon
finds with his dyslexia and how it impacts on his life. This adds all the more
to his strength of character to achieve his business status without being able
to have skills to support him. I also liked this was about a rabbi, I think
this may be my first storyline that included one as a love interest.
Interesting to understand a bit more about this faith too.
Overall a simple story of love and romance and two men
finally finding their true love. Three and a half stars.
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Meet The Author
I have always been a romantic at heart. I believe that while life is
tough, there is always a happy ending around the corner. My character have to work for it, however. Like life in NYC, nothing comes easy and that includes love.
I live in New York City with my husband and two children. My day begins with a lot of caffeine and ends with a glass or two of red wine. I practice law but daydream of a time when I can sit by a beach somewhere and write beautiful stories of men falling in love. Although there is bound to be a little angst along the way, a Happily Ever After is always guaranteed.
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