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Predictable, but in the best way

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

September 12, 2023 by carmelpie 1 Comment

“Explain to me again,” said Oliver finally, “why you need a boyfriend?” It was the least I owed him. “Mainly for this big fundraiser we’ve got coming up at the end of April. Our donors all think I’m a bad gay.” He frowned. “What’s a good gay?” “Someone like you.” “I see.” ― Alexis Hall, Boyfriend Material “You” – I gave a thwarted sigh – “are a terrible fake boyfriend.” “I’m building fake anticipation.” “You’d better be fake worth it.” “I am.” ― Alexis Hall, […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance Tagged With: abandonment, Alexis Hall, fake relationship, found family, gay romance, opposites attract, queer romance, Single-parent families

carmelpie's CBR15 Review No:42 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: abandonment, Alexis Hall, fake relationship, found family, gay romance, opposites attract, queer romance, Single-parent families ·
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Old fashion feel to a book of today

Sweeping Up the Heart by Kevin Henkes

January 17, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Sweeping Up the Heart is a cute little book by Kevin Henkes. Known mostly for his picture books, he has created some lovely middle reader novels. However, the adult reader will realize that they have seen the subject, the message, before. This is not fresh, but for the aged 8 to 10 (or even up to a younger 12) it is a nice story of change and friendship. The subject centers around loss (via death and divorce), friendships (new and old), family, and love. Our […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction, Health, Mystery, Romance Tagged With: Bereavement, Death, divorce, families, fathers and daughters, friendship, grief, Kevin Henkes, Single-parent families, social themes/issues

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:14 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, Health, Mystery, Romance · Tags: Bereavement, Death, divorce, families, fathers and daughters, friendship, grief, Kevin Henkes, Single-parent families, social themes/issues ·
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