What do you think?
Rate this book
Our Revels Now
Jeweler Lachlan Beattie does the Renaissance Frolicke event each year; it’s the only time he sees costume designer Taran Kimura. Their vendor stalls have been on opposite sides of the site. Then the year’s event package arrives with a new now they’ll be side by side.
Taran sees the new map and considers sending a thank-you note to the management. Finally, no barriers to striking up a conversation with the sexy Scot. They’ve been eyeing each other for years. Taran’s almost fifty; it’s past time to step outside his comfort zone.
Lachlan makes the first move; Taran makes the second. Once they start talking, they never want to stop. They have six weekends to see how far their connection could go. By the end of the second, they both know they want forever.
What could possibly go wrong?
Taran sees the new map and considers sending a thank-you note to the management. Finally, no barriers to striking up a conversation with the sexy Scot. They’ve been eyeing each other for years. Taran’s almost fifty; it’s past time to step outside his comfort zone.
Lachlan makes the first move; Taran makes the second. Once they start talking, they never want to stop. They have six weekends to see how far their connection could go. By the end of the second, they both know they want forever.
What could possibly go wrong?
- GenresContemporary
132 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 20, 2023
8 people want to read
About the author
Alexandra Caluen
75 books3 followersAlexandra Y. Caluen lives in a purple house with her husband, a bottle of Laphroaig, a lot of books, and nine pairs of ballroom shoes. She works in patent law and has enough hair for three people.
Find out more at www.thelastories.com or on Facebook!
Find out more at www.thelastories.com or on Facebook!
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
June 20, 2023
A Joyfully Jay review.
stars
The narrative style took a bit to get used to though. It was as though the author was telling a story to a friend instead of writing the characters’ story. At times it worked well; at other times it pulled me from the story. It is told in alternating first-person POV, which is a favorite of mine, and gives the reader a good look into each MC. I really appreciated getting both POVs here as it moved the story along nicely. But again, at times, the writing seemed a bit too informal and those times it was jarring. While this was an issue for me, it may not be for other readers, but it’s something to be aware of.
Read Kris’ review in its entirety here.
stars
The narrative style took a bit to get used to though. It was as though the author was telling a story to a friend instead of writing the characters’ story. At times it worked well; at other times it pulled me from the story. It is told in alternating first-person POV, which is a favorite of mine, and gives the reader a good look into each MC. I really appreciated getting both POVs here as it moved the story along nicely. But again, at times, the writing seemed a bit too informal and those times it was jarring. While this was an issue for me, it may not be for other readers, but it’s something to be aware of.
Read Kris’ review in its entirety here.
June 23, 2023
Renaissance Frolicke is about to get started. The committee: Aja, Felice, Roger and Mark have finalized and mailed the contracts for all the venders and acts. They have also made some very important changes with the venue and they are all anxious to see how things turn out. Especially one that they are keeping their eyes on.
Scotsman, Lachlan Beattie is fifty-five. He has lived and worked in LA for fifteen years. He retired from the RAF where he served as an engineer. Now retired, he works with Jan DeWitt of South Africa who owns DeWitt Jewelry. He had a boyfriend and just struggled with getting into the dating world. Now he would really like to not be single and alone and would like to find a special someone. Lachlan’s booth for the Frolicke is the Dragon’s Forge and he constructs many metalworkings with the Scottish flair.
Taran Kimura is Japanese and close to his fifties. He has an apartment in North Ridge. He’s a school teacher, artist and loves cosplay. He’s excited about the up coming Frolicke. His booth is called Courtly Splendor and his craft is Japanese fabrics and costumes.
For four years at the Frolicke the Dragon’s Forge and Courtly Splendor have been located across for each other. Lachlan and Taran have noticed each other every year but never had the time to talk or get acquainted. With the Frolicke they were just too busy, too many people and just never enough time in twelve days.
Now with the change of the Frolicke they find their booths next to each other. This is the chance they have both been thinking about. What will happen when they find themselves being able to really get acquainted? Will it really be what they both want and desire?
Alexandra Caluen creates a very sweet and romantic tale with moments of drama. The author surrounds the story of Lachlan and Taran around the workings of a renaissance fair. They story brings out the strategic planning and coordination that goes into the fairs, what works and what doesn’t. It also brings out the emergency procedures that not only keeps visitors safe but those who sell their crafts at the fairs. I loved the names the author gave to each characters booth.
As for Lachlan and Taran the author gives a very in-depth look into both characters and focuses on their individual POV. There’s doubts and hopes with the present and the future. Will they be able to make each others long time dreams of love come true?
“Our Revels Now” is a very entertaining, quick read story, with an interesting look at the renaissance fair and how it all works. Alexandra Caluen also brings two sweet characters, Taran and Lachlan into the picture, with a long time crush that they both had for each other. There’s many moments of banter, humor, seriousness, romance and love.
Scotsman, Lachlan Beattie is fifty-five. He has lived and worked in LA for fifteen years. He retired from the RAF where he served as an engineer. Now retired, he works with Jan DeWitt of South Africa who owns DeWitt Jewelry. He had a boyfriend and just struggled with getting into the dating world. Now he would really like to not be single and alone and would like to find a special someone. Lachlan’s booth for the Frolicke is the Dragon’s Forge and he constructs many metalworkings with the Scottish flair.
Taran Kimura is Japanese and close to his fifties. He has an apartment in North Ridge. He’s a school teacher, artist and loves cosplay. He’s excited about the up coming Frolicke. His booth is called Courtly Splendor and his craft is Japanese fabrics and costumes.
For four years at the Frolicke the Dragon’s Forge and Courtly Splendor have been located across for each other. Lachlan and Taran have noticed each other every year but never had the time to talk or get acquainted. With the Frolicke they were just too busy, too many people and just never enough time in twelve days.
Now with the change of the Frolicke they find their booths next to each other. This is the chance they have both been thinking about. What will happen when they find themselves being able to really get acquainted? Will it really be what they both want and desire?
Alexandra Caluen creates a very sweet and romantic tale with moments of drama. The author surrounds the story of Lachlan and Taran around the workings of a renaissance fair. They story brings out the strategic planning and coordination that goes into the fairs, what works and what doesn’t. It also brings out the emergency procedures that not only keeps visitors safe but those who sell their crafts at the fairs. I loved the names the author gave to each characters booth.
As for Lachlan and Taran the author gives a very in-depth look into both characters and focuses on their individual POV. There’s doubts and hopes with the present and the future. Will they be able to make each others long time dreams of love come true?
“Our Revels Now” is a very entertaining, quick read story, with an interesting look at the renaissance fair and how it all works. Alexandra Caluen also brings two sweet characters, Taran and Lachlan into the picture, with a long time crush that they both had for each other. There’s many moments of banter, humor, seriousness, romance and love.
July 7, 2023
This is the first time in recent years that I read a book straight through without stopping. I literally could not put this down! Our Revels Now has everything I look for in a keeper: well-written with an interesting plot, a unique location, and fully developed characters in a real-life setting. The fact the men are in their fifties was a bonus as I love mature characters who make mature decisions.
Lachlan is a Scotsman who is retired military and a retired engineer, now doing metalwork and creative designs for a well-known jeweler, He’s muscular and sturdy with a close-cropped haircut, a flair for the artistic, and a desire for commitment. Taran is Asian, an elementary teacher and seamstress, who designs clothing, tapestries, and other novelty items. His long hair, slender body, and light makeup make him appear a little fem, but not overly so, and he’s a sweet, gentle man who is ready to settle down.
The two have never formally had a conversation and yet both have participated as vendors at the Renaissance Frolicke held in the LA area in stalls across from each other for years, apparently admiring the other from afar. This year, the wily organizers—who may have observed the potential attraction in past years—have placed their vendor stalls next to each other and the plan works. Both men take advantage of their closeness to strike up a conversation, then a friendship, and ultimately, a romance by the end of the first four weeks of the event.
The blurb asks “What could go wrong?” Rather than answer with the specifics of what did go wrong, I can honestly say I’m very impressed that the author came up a believable incident to make Taran rethink his comfortable life, his profession, his artistic sewing ventures, and his growing relationship with Lachlan. And Lachlan, always calm and steady, a man who has moved through a few careers in life and is doing what he enjoys best now, knows he cares for Taran and is willing to wait until Taran sees the solution is right before his eyes.
The story is fast-paced, romantic, humorous, enjoyable, and intriguing. I love these characters so much I hate to say goodbye. I’m very impressed and most definitely will recommend this book to all my friends, especially those of us who appreciate a romance featuring personable and mature characters.
Lachlan is a Scotsman who is retired military and a retired engineer, now doing metalwork and creative designs for a well-known jeweler, He’s muscular and sturdy with a close-cropped haircut, a flair for the artistic, and a desire for commitment. Taran is Asian, an elementary teacher and seamstress, who designs clothing, tapestries, and other novelty items. His long hair, slender body, and light makeup make him appear a little fem, but not overly so, and he’s a sweet, gentle man who is ready to settle down.
The two have never formally had a conversation and yet both have participated as vendors at the Renaissance Frolicke held in the LA area in stalls across from each other for years, apparently admiring the other from afar. This year, the wily organizers—who may have observed the potential attraction in past years—have placed their vendor stalls next to each other and the plan works. Both men take advantage of their closeness to strike up a conversation, then a friendship, and ultimately, a romance by the end of the first four weeks of the event.
The blurb asks “What could go wrong?” Rather than answer with the specifics of what did go wrong, I can honestly say I’m very impressed that the author came up a believable incident to make Taran rethink his comfortable life, his profession, his artistic sewing ventures, and his growing relationship with Lachlan. And Lachlan, always calm and steady, a man who has moved through a few careers in life and is doing what he enjoys best now, knows he cares for Taran and is willing to wait until Taran sees the solution is right before his eyes.
The story is fast-paced, romantic, humorous, enjoyable, and intriguing. I love these characters so much I hate to say goodbye. I’m very impressed and most definitely will recommend this book to all my friends, especially those of us who appreciate a romance featuring personable and mature characters.
May 30, 2023
This book was an absolute delight!
The 'Renaissance Frolicke' of Northern California setting, the friendship, the characters dynamics, the romance, all lovely! It's a well-paced, slow burn story of friendship and love between two 50 ish years old men, two gifted craftsmen (one born in Scotland, the other is an Asian American) who are both too shy to make the first move (after 4 years!).
Lachlan and Taran are well-rounded characters with real emotional depth and baggage but it is also funny with swoon-worthy moments. They are super endearing.
This book will put a smile on your face! Recommended :)
The 'Renaissance Frolicke' of Northern California setting, the friendship, the characters dynamics, the romance, all lovely! It's a well-paced, slow burn story of friendship and love between two 50 ish years old men, two gifted craftsmen (one born in Scotland, the other is an Asian American) who are both too shy to make the first move (after 4 years!).
Lachlan and Taran are well-rounded characters with real emotional depth and baggage but it is also funny with swoon-worthy moments. They are super endearing.
This book will put a smile on your face! Recommended :)
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews