tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post1210156210588086687..comments2024-03-18T16:04:41.883-04:00Comments on Romance Around the Corner: Review: Pricks and Pragmatism by JL MerrowRomance Around the Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11204919057662563713noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-16158765392490648372011-11-05T08:40:12.523-04:002011-11-05T08:40:12.523-04:00Hi Janna!
Yes, the virgin hero trope felt real, n...Hi Janna!<br /><br />Yes, the virgin hero trope felt real, not gimmicky or like a device to move the plot forward. It was an important part of the character. Merrow had a great voice and writes unique characters, I can’t wait to read Wight Mischief!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694232807189281284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-25630864294817829372011-11-05T04:51:08.890-04:002011-11-05T04:51:08.890-04:00I loved this book too, the virgin hero trope is do...I loved this book too, the virgin hero trope is done wonderfully here, with the 'mismatch' of those two very different MC's and Luke's growth and gradually falling for the unconventional hero.<br />I've read a few other books and stories by this author and I totally love her voice and sense of humor. Wonderful review!Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169163606041934383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-82607931971291867622011-11-03T10:15:02.168-04:002011-11-03T10:15:02.168-04:00Hi Mandi!
Oh yes! I love her books! My favorite i...Hi Mandi!<br /><br />Oh yes! I love her books! My favorite is Muscling Through, which was the first one I read. I loved this one too, but I kind of want a sequel just to see Russell and Luke as a couple, because this one was more about getting there than anything else.Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694232807189281284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-8147963093170127872011-11-03T09:50:22.381-04:002011-11-03T09:50:22.381-04:00Oh I loved this book! I picked it up on a total wh...Oh I loved this book! I picked it up on a total whim, having never heard of this author (awhile ago) and love love love her voice. I always anticipate her new releases now!<br /><br />LOVED both heroes in this oneMandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164981880837468084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-63739155125693070082011-11-01T21:28:34.900-04:002011-11-01T21:28:34.900-04:00Hi Alexis!
You could also start with a hetero rom...Hi Alexis!<br /><br />You could also start with a hetero romance with a secondary storyline involving two guys. Suzanne Brockmann’s Troubleshooter series is famous for its recurring m/m storyline, but that series has like 16 books so it’s too long. There’s an author called Louisa Edwards, she writes fantastic contemporary romance, her first trilogy features a gay couple and it’s a very engaging story, the book it’s called Can’t Stand the Heat, in case you’re curious.<br /><br />This book is a good place to start as long as you don’t mind about the unconventional hero. Let me know if you read it!Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694232807189281284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-78020315839288578912011-11-01T21:21:02.213-04:002011-11-01T21:21:02.213-04:00I've never read a m/m romance. I'm thinki...I've never read a m/m romance. I'm thinking I should start with one like this. Like you said if I don't like it, it isn't too long. Thanks for putting this on my radar.Alexis @ Reflections of a Bookaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13745513625965620545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-84523063369833842882011-11-01T09:22:35.472-04:002011-11-01T09:22:35.472-04:00Thanks Jay!
Yes, no makeovers for Russell, that wa...Thanks Jay!<br />Yes, no makeovers for Russell, that was my favorite part about the book.Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01694232807189281284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861127753744077469.post-16812435446747831612011-11-01T08:41:33.698-04:002011-11-01T08:41:33.698-04:00Great review Brie! I loved this book too for all t...Great review Brie! I loved this book too for all the reasons you mentioned. Especially the fact that Russell doesn't suddenly turn gorgeous before Luke notices him (do you hear me Harlequin?). So good.jayhjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026030197058971726noreply@blogger.com