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Reading it Wrong
Paul Cranford regrets asking Louise and Darcy Middleton to let the kids from his class have a look at the fifteenth century letter they’re selling at auction. If it hadn’t been for him, it would never have been in the theatre overnight to even get stolen in the first place.
Darcy isn’t keen on Paul Cranford. He’s never quite got over the way Paul knocked him back when Darcy tried to ask him out. But when the letter is stolen from the theatre and Darcy is hurt in the process, Paul steps up to help him and he starts to understand where he’s coming from.
Getting back the letter means they get to know each other better. Will that date Paul turned down happen after all?
A date turned down. A stolen letter. A reminder that nerds don’t just play board games. Reading it Wrong is a gentle MM romance set in the small-town world of Theatr Fach.
Darcy isn’t keen on Paul Cranford. He’s never quite got over the way Paul knocked him back when Darcy tried to ask him out. But when the letter is stolen from the theatre and Darcy is hurt in the process, Paul steps up to help him and he starts to understand where he’s coming from.
Getting back the letter means they get to know each other better. Will that date Paul turned down happen after all?
A date turned down. A stolen letter. A reminder that nerds don’t just play board games. Reading it Wrong is a gentle MM romance set in the small-town world of Theatr Fach.
69 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 2, 2023
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A.L. Lester
27 books154 followersWriter of queer, paranormal, historical, romantic suspense. Lives in the South West of England with Mr AL, two children, a badly behaved dachshund, a terrifying cat and some hens. Likes gardening but doesn't really have time or energy. Not musical. Doesn't much like telly. Non-binary. Chronically disabled. Has tedious fits.
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September 2, 2023
Silff Lyfrau is a antiquarian book shop and was passed down to Louise Middleton from her father. Darcy, her younger brother, helps out often. He also has a job at Theatr Fach in the cafe, managed by Lacey. As the book shop gets an abundance of estate sales and collectibles, they never know what they will find. While going through some old cook books Darcy discovers a letter from the Manor of Glebe from September of 1440. The letter drew much interest and Louise decided to hold an auction, to be held at the Big Hall of Theatr Fach.
The Sliff Lyfrau is also facing a new competition. An English bloke has opened another antiquarian shop. The rumor has it, he left Hay-On-Wye, a very lucrative Welsh book shop and no one is revealing why or they just don’t know.
Paul Cranford, is a teacher at St. Baruc Primary. He teaches years five and six students and has a project for them in letter writing. He’s come to ask Louise if his students could see the letter, as it’s a normally written letter and historical, from the 15th century. The auction was to be held Thursday and they agreed for the students to come to the theatre to view the letter on Wednesday.
Darcy isn’t thrilled with Paul. After one of the Wednesday, Llanbaruc Boardgames Club nights, at the cafe, Paul ran off when Darcy invited him out. He always felt like Paul thought “he was better than him” after that. There’s a lot Darcy doesn’t know about Paul, until Lacey spills the beans. But Darcy still has his doubts about Paul, until trouble crops up and Darcy get’s hurt.
I highly recommend “Reading It Wrong” it’s a quick fun read, with a little mystery, silly crooks and likable characters. Darcy and the shy, cute Paul are so made for each other. Luke, Alex and Lacey were first introduced in the short story “Out of Focus” another delightful creation by A.L. Lester.
The Sliff Lyfrau is also facing a new competition. An English bloke has opened another antiquarian shop. The rumor has it, he left Hay-On-Wye, a very lucrative Welsh book shop and no one is revealing why or they just don’t know.
Paul Cranford, is a teacher at St. Baruc Primary. He teaches years five and six students and has a project for them in letter writing. He’s come to ask Louise if his students could see the letter, as it’s a normally written letter and historical, from the 15th century. The auction was to be held Thursday and they agreed for the students to come to the theatre to view the letter on Wednesday.
Darcy isn’t thrilled with Paul. After one of the Wednesday, Llanbaruc Boardgames Club nights, at the cafe, Paul ran off when Darcy invited him out. He always felt like Paul thought “he was better than him” after that. There’s a lot Darcy doesn’t know about Paul, until Lacey spills the beans. But Darcy still has his doubts about Paul, until trouble crops up and Darcy get’s hurt.
I highly recommend “Reading It Wrong” it’s a quick fun read, with a little mystery, silly crooks and likable characters. Darcy and the shy, cute Paul are so made for each other. Luke, Alex and Lacey were first introduced in the short story “Out of Focus” another delightful creation by A.L. Lester.
August 31, 2023
Misconceptions and snap judgements abound in this quick and fun read by A.L. Lester. While it is book three of the Theatr Fach series, you do not have to have read the first two books in the series to enjoy this one. (There are a few Easter Egg appearances, but that's about it.) When shy Paul is taken aback by Darcy's sudden date invitation and flees the scene in a fluster, Darcy makes the erroneous decision that Paul is homophobic and disgusted by his invitation. After that, he only has snide comments and mean glances for the befuddled bloke. Fortunately, Darcy's sister, a missing antique letter, and a scuffle in the dark with two thieving thugs lead to improved communication between the two male leads.
I don't know if the name Darcy was specifically chosen for the reference to the proud Jane Austen character and the snap prejudices both characters make, but I applaud the choice. This story's Darcy has a hard time seeing past his hurt feelings to understand why Paul fled that day. However, reserved Paul is no Elizabeth Bennet - which keeps the story fresh and new rather than being a trite remake. The chemistry between the two is sweet and open once the preconceived notions are done away with.
The pacing of the book is quick but not rushed. The thugs are appropriately thuggish and Darcy's sister is just the kind of small town busybody that every burgeoning couple needs. The mystery of the missing letter was a bit of a side-quest without too many surprises, but that didn't detract from the charm of the story.
Recommended for fans of Alexis Hall, Silvia Violet, and Sammi Cee.
* I received an eARC via BookSirens. This review is entirely my own opinion and is given without compensation.*
I don't know if the name Darcy was specifically chosen for the reference to the proud Jane Austen character and the snap prejudices both characters make, but I applaud the choice. This story's Darcy has a hard time seeing past his hurt feelings to understand why Paul fled that day. However, reserved Paul is no Elizabeth Bennet - which keeps the story fresh and new rather than being a trite remake. The chemistry between the two is sweet and open once the preconceived notions are done away with.
The pacing of the book is quick but not rushed. The thugs are appropriately thuggish and Darcy's sister is just the kind of small town busybody that every burgeoning couple needs. The mystery of the missing letter was a bit of a side-quest without too many surprises, but that didn't detract from the charm of the story.
Recommended for fans of Alexis Hall, Silvia Violet, and Sammi Cee.
* I received an eARC via BookSirens. This review is entirely my own opinion and is given without compensation.*
September 3, 2023
This story felt off to me.
It is written in the same manner as previous books from this author: the specific language, realistic characters, mundane situations, a little bit of love and communication; and at the same time, I didn't feel the usual love in it.
Maybe the reason for my dislike is that while we get MCs' POVs, I didn't really understand their actions. I got to read who was behaving how and how their actions were interpreted in that or another way, but it always felt very descriptive. I finished the book, and still can't tell if Darcy is a confident dick or a surprisingly shy extrovert. And what about Paul? They say he is shy, but then he just... stops being shy. They say he doesn't deal well with situations outside of clearly set rules - but then he is in a couple of them, and behaves just fine.
I guess the behavior and how someone sees the world depends on a person, but for me, it seemed like both men have some characteristics, but they never behaved in a way that shoved these properly.
When they finally hit off, they were extremely cute and seemed like a good fit for each other - but for me, it looked like more happened off-page than on-page. I didn't really understand their progression from avoiding/hating to loving/loving.
The old letter and whole plot around it was fun though. It was a new idea for me, and it nicely fit A.L. Lester's writing style. It wasn't too complicated or too over-the-top; maybe not glamorous, but nicely mundane nevertheless.
In the end, Reading It Wrong isn't a bad story - it just didn't steal my breath, and I couldn't relate to the MCs. Sometimes, it happens. :)
I received the ARC from the author and I'm leaving an honest and unbiased review.
It is written in the same manner as previous books from this author: the specific language, realistic characters, mundane situations, a little bit of love and communication; and at the same time, I didn't feel the usual love in it.
Maybe the reason for my dislike is that while we get MCs' POVs, I didn't really understand their actions. I got to read who was behaving how and how their actions were interpreted in that or another way, but it always felt very descriptive. I finished the book, and still can't tell if Darcy is a confident dick or a surprisingly shy extrovert. And what about Paul? They say he is shy, but then he just... stops being shy. They say he doesn't deal well with situations outside of clearly set rules - but then he is in a couple of them, and behaves just fine.
I guess the behavior and how someone sees the world depends on a person, but for me, it seemed like both men have some characteristics, but they never behaved in a way that shoved these properly.
When they finally hit off, they were extremely cute and seemed like a good fit for each other - but for me, it looked like more happened off-page than on-page. I didn't really understand their progression from avoiding/hating to loving/loving.
The old letter and whole plot around it was fun though. It was a new idea for me, and it nicely fit A.L. Lester's writing style. It wasn't too complicated or too over-the-top; maybe not glamorous, but nicely mundane nevertheless.
In the end, Reading It Wrong isn't a bad story - it just didn't steal my breath, and I couldn't relate to the MCs. Sometimes, it happens. :)
I received the ARC from the author and I'm leaving an honest and unbiased review.
September 1, 2023
Reading it Wrong is a cozy mystery mystery wrapped in a sweet romance.
This short story is set in Wales and has a stolen 15th century letter, misconceptions, and a bookshop I'd love to visit.
Darcy and Paul have had a strained relationship ever since shy school teacher Paul awkwardly fumbled his response to Darcy asking him out.
When the letter Darcy's sister is putting up for auction is stolen, the two work together to figure out what happened. Along the way, friends gently nudge them together, and Darcy learns Paul isn't what he thought.
Darcy is the confident one, but Paul's turndown stung. He's a bit bitter and isn't too welcoming when Paul asks for his class to view the letter. I liked his journey from thinking Paul is this homophobic jerk (how wrong he is one that one!) to seeing the lovely man he is.
I loved Paul. His resilience and resolve combined with his innate reserve and inner monologues was adorable. Plus, he's quite the detective.
The mystery is fun and has both men letting their guards down and admitting their attraction.
After the initial tension of the first scene, it was nice to see them end up being so comfortable with each other. It's a fun, sweet read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This short story is set in Wales and has a stolen 15th century letter, misconceptions, and a bookshop I'd love to visit.
Darcy and Paul have had a strained relationship ever since shy school teacher Paul awkwardly fumbled his response to Darcy asking him out.
When the letter Darcy's sister is putting up for auction is stolen, the two work together to figure out what happened. Along the way, friends gently nudge them together, and Darcy learns Paul isn't what he thought.
Darcy is the confident one, but Paul's turndown stung. He's a bit bitter and isn't too welcoming when Paul asks for his class to view the letter. I liked his journey from thinking Paul is this homophobic jerk (how wrong he is one that one!) to seeing the lovely man he is.
I loved Paul. His resilience and resolve combined with his innate reserve and inner monologues was adorable. Plus, he's quite the detective.
The mystery is fun and has both men letting their guards down and admitting their attraction.
After the initial tension of the first scene, it was nice to see them end up being so comfortable with each other. It's a fun, sweet read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 31, 2023
READING IT WRONG is the third book in the Theatr Fach series and is just in time for World Letter Writing Day.
This features a 15th-century letter, found by Darcy, that is being auctioned off to give his sister, Louise, a bit of a cushion with her bookshop. Paul is a teacher and thinks it would be good for his students to see it, so they can relate to it. There is also a misunderstanding between Darcy and Paul. It takes the robbery of the letter for them both to actually speak to each other and see what could happen.
This is a lovely, gentle story that fits perfectly within the series but can also be read as a standalone. Darcy thinks Paul is something he isn't, and to be fair, Paul does the same. It was wonderful seeing the two of them talk through their misunderstandings and take it further. I loved Paul's dry sense of humour when he felt comfortable enough to let loose.
A great addition to the series that I thoroughly enjoyed and have no hesitation in recommending. Brilliant!
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Merissa
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Aug 31, 2023
This features a 15th-century letter, found by Darcy, that is being auctioned off to give his sister, Louise, a bit of a cushion with her bookshop. Paul is a teacher and thinks it would be good for his students to see it, so they can relate to it. There is also a misunderstanding between Darcy and Paul. It takes the robbery of the letter for them both to actually speak to each other and see what could happen.
This is a lovely, gentle story that fits perfectly within the series but can also be read as a standalone. Darcy thinks Paul is something he isn't, and to be fair, Paul does the same. It was wonderful seeing the two of them talk through their misunderstandings and take it further. I loved Paul's dry sense of humour when he felt comfortable enough to let loose.
A great addition to the series that I thoroughly enjoyed and have no hesitation in recommending. Brilliant!
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Aug 31, 2023
August 31, 2023
I never considered myself as someone who was interested in Celtic culture, my family background being from the continent. A.L. Lester has changed all that with their stories set in Wales in the fictional Theatr Fach. Reading It Wrong, written to celebrate World Letter Writing Day, is a sweet story all about reading someone’s reactions wrong but getting a second chance. I really liked Paul, the character who is unintentionally misunderstood. I appreciated his profession of teaching, even if he did back into it after university. He is not gregarious, which I could relate to, and prefers structured situations in his life. His opposite is Darcy, who goes after what he wants and does not realize everyone else isn’t as outgoing and at ease in social situations. But being withdrawn does not mean Paul can’t react quickly when the situation calls for it. Of course these two find at least a HFN. I also enjoyed reading about life in a small town and revisiting characters from the previous two books set around Theatr Fach. Having a little mystery just adds interest to the tale. I received an ARC for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 4, 2023
I enjoyed this fun and entertaining quick read. It's short at less than 70 pages, so not real in-depth on plot or character development. In short, Darcy helps his sister run her bookstore. They have come across a historical letter that they plan to auction off to bring in more funds for the business. Paul is a school teacher and a little socially awkward. He and Darcy had a bad encounter in the past that negatively colors their interactions. When the letter is stolen, Darcy and Paul are thrown together. Will they take the opportunity to clear up past misconceptions and get a second chance to be friends or more? I thought this was a fun story, although the theft scenario was pretty silly and readily solved. So many things didn't make sense, like why the police were not the ones investigating the pretty obvious leads, and how they would just let Darcy take the evidence, but if you ignore logic and just go with the story, I think you will enjoy it.
I received an ARC via BookSirens and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
I received an ARC via BookSirens and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
August 28, 2023
Another adorable romance from A. L. Lester!
Reading it Wrong tells the story of school teacher Paul and book shop owner Darcy. They have a bit of history, but the appearance – and theft – of an antique letter.
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The romance was very sweet, and the robbery storyline was a nice contrasting subplot. It was also really nice to see how this story fits into the wider world of the series, as we start to see connections being built between the different characters from the other books. It was also lovely to see Paul and Darcy’s relationship develop, from relative strangers to friends to a couple.
This is a solid instalment in this series, and a lovely cosy read that you can fly through.
I received a free copy for review. All opinions are my own.
Reading it Wrong tells the story of school teacher Paul and book shop owner Darcy. They have a bit of history, but the appearance – and theft – of an antique letter.
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The romance was very sweet, and the robbery storyline was a nice contrasting subplot. It was also really nice to see how this story fits into the wider world of the series, as we start to see connections being built between the different characters from the other books. It was also lovely to see Paul and Darcy’s relationship develop, from relative strangers to friends to a couple.
This is a solid instalment in this series, and a lovely cosy read that you can fly through.
I received a free copy for review. All opinions are my own.
August 21, 2023
This is a quick read that hits the right spot with a second chance type trope. Darcy and Paul are both nice gentlemen with Darcy being more open and outgoing than a reserved and shy Paul. Due to the way their first true interaction goes, Darcy does not believe Paul is gay and is possibly homophobic. Due to this misconception, they watch each other but do not interact one on one again. When there is a burglary at the theatre, both are there for the game night held in the cafe. During and after this, Darcy understands he was completely wrong about his view of Paul and this begins a friendship. Read along as these two men deal with the theft, misconceptions of the other and the reason Paul is so shy and reserved. It is a good story that will make you smile. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 25, 2023
Reading It Wrong is the third book in the wonderful Theatr Fach series
Darcy Middleton works in the cafe at the Theatr Fach when he’s not helping his sister at the Silff Lyfrau bookshop she owns. He attends the board game night at the cafe along with other interested players. One of those is Paul Cranford, a local teacher and someone Darcy is interested in if he can get over himself. A break-in at the theatre on games night changes that for the better.
This is a fun read with some really inept / comical villains and a familiar bunch of great characters associated with the theatre. This book stands on its own and has a comfortable and cosy feel about it. The attraction between the two guys is realistic and sweet. I look forward to the next in the series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Darcy Middleton works in the cafe at the Theatr Fach when he’s not helping his sister at the Silff Lyfrau bookshop she owns. He attends the board game night at the cafe along with other interested players. One of those is Paul Cranford, a local teacher and someone Darcy is interested in if he can get over himself. A break-in at the theatre on games night changes that for the better.
This is a fun read with some really inept / comical villains and a familiar bunch of great characters associated with the theatre. This book stands on its own and has a comfortable and cosy feel about it. The attraction between the two guys is realistic and sweet. I look forward to the next in the series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 31, 2023
A very cosy read. Paul arranges for his pupils to examine a rare letter at a special museum showing but it gets stolen overnight. The recovery of that letter, the complication that the letter owners brother made advances that got rejected in the past and Paul's regrets at rejecting those advances, all lead to a gentle climax in this very pleasant novel. The villains seem a little theatrically inept and this comes over as a little twee but I enjoyed the interaction between Paul, Darcy and Louise, and the background story of the letter being held in the museum leads nicely into the main action. I look forward to reading more from this author.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 12, 2023
I have a very soft spot for A.L. Lester's occasional series taking place in the fictional town of Llanbaruc, which all the same feels very real and familiar in its mid-Wales setting.
This delightful romance with a spot of mystery, like most of the Llanbaruc stories, takes place around the community hub of the Theatr Fach. It involves a previous misunderstanding between Darcy and Paul, a very old and precious letter, antiquarian bookshops and some bumbling thieves. It was lovely to come across some familiar characters from past stories, too.
I really enjoyed how events panned out to help Darcy and Paul gain a better understanding and a chance for romance in this gentle and engrossing story.
This delightful romance with a spot of mystery, like most of the Llanbaruc stories, takes place around the community hub of the Theatr Fach. It involves a previous misunderstanding between Darcy and Paul, a very old and precious letter, antiquarian bookshops and some bumbling thieves. It was lovely to come across some familiar characters from past stories, too.
I really enjoyed how events panned out to help Darcy and Paul gain a better understanding and a chance for romance in this gentle and engrossing story.
November 7, 2023
2.5 stars - This was the first book by this author that I just didn't get on with very well. I think some of it was down to expectations, so I'm willing to round up to 3 stars. This felt much more like a cozy mystery with a sprinkle of romance, rather than a romance with a mystery element. Also, seeing that it was part of this multi-author letter series, I was hoping it would be epistolary between the lead characters, but instead it's about them trying to recover a lost antiquarian letter (and we get another letter near the end, but neither are romantic). It also took me way too long to read, and for an author I often wish wrote longer books, this one seemed to drag a bit (for me.)
Fingers crossed the next one is back to form, and I'm sure many others will enjoy this one.
Fingers crossed the next one is back to form, and I'm sure many others will enjoy this one.
September 3, 2023
3.5* This was a sweet short story with thoroughly nice people finding each other whilst in the midst of a gentle mystery. The romance was endearing and sweet, but the mystery didn't quite work for me. In the confines of the story (length and tone) it needed to be easily resolved and relatively harmless, which it was, but it felt like the author was a bit torn and partly wanted a bit more complexity. And that would have worked too in a different story. Essentially I felt that it wasn't quite committed to either.
4* for the romance
3* for the rest of the plot
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4* for the romance
3* for the rest of the plot
*I received a free ARC and I have chosen to leave a review*
September 6, 2023
Darcy and his sister have a bookshop and Darcy has found an old letter from the 1400s which they hope to put up for auction. Paul would like his school class to view the letter the day before the auction. That night the letter is stolen. Paul and Darcy work on plans to locate and retrieve the letter.
This is a theft mystery with a very gentle beginning romance on the side. Not long, but all elements are there for an interesting read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This is a theft mystery with a very gentle beginning romance on the side. Not long, but all elements are there for an interesting read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 9, 2023
A sweet read about two normal guys with a dash of some kind of second chance...after the first wrong impressions.
The subplot of the robbed letter kept it entertaining and helped making these two realise what they could have after getting them working together.
Paul was adorable and it was satisfying seeing him first making friends with Darcy and then falling in love.
I don't know the other stories in this 'universe' but it isn't needed anyway. It can totally be read as a standalone.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The subplot of the robbed letter kept it entertaining and helped making these two realise what they could have after getting them working together.
Paul was adorable and it was satisfying seeing him first making friends with Darcy and then falling in love.
I don't know the other stories in this 'universe' but it isn't needed anyway. It can totally be read as a standalone.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 23, 2023
Cute, short story
This was very sweet. I’ll admit I didn’t like Darcy initially but he grew on me as the story developed. Paul was a total cutie. The mystery element is fairly straightforward and mainly serves to pull Darcy and Paul together (which it does very sweetly). I had a minor pet peeve about the resolution to the mystery but that’s a me problem (I’m persnickety about legal details). I enjoyed this with a nice coffee and biscuit and it made a delightful afternoon treat!
This was very sweet. I’ll admit I didn’t like Darcy initially but he grew on me as the story developed. Paul was a total cutie. The mystery element is fairly straightforward and mainly serves to pull Darcy and Paul together (which it does very sweetly). I had a minor pet peeve about the resolution to the mystery but that’s a me problem (I’m persnickety about legal details). I enjoyed this with a nice coffee and biscuit and it made a delightful afternoon treat!
September 3, 2023
Darcy finds out that there's more to Paul than he realises. Despite their unfortunate beginnings, they suspect that maybe they could be so perfect for each other, if only they could communicate, trust each other, and call a truce to overcome the bad feelings between the. They both secretly like one another, and hope that they can get the happiness and future together, that they both deserve. This is a cute love story which I read it in one sitting, it pulled me in and had me turning the pages to see what would happen next. I enjoyed the mystery, and Paul's hidden depths. The ending was lovely. 3.5 *
September 2, 2023
I enjoyed this story. A.L. Lester is consistently an author that I will choose to read to escape my daily life. There is always a small conflict or disagreement between characters, but that is what makes the story compelling. The characters are three dimensional and I found myself rooting for them throughout this book. I am still thinking about this book even days after reading it. I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
September 5, 2023
Reading It Wrong is an enjoyable sweet mystery story about Paul and Darcy. It takes a fifteenth century letter to be stolen to get Darcy and Paul to work together to get it back. I enjoyed watching Darcy's opinion of Paul change has he got to know the man better. Darcy and Paul really are perfect for each other. I recommend this book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 5, 2023
A very well executed who done it style mystery with two charming main characters. This author has a gift for writing novellas that are fully developed stories with engaging plots and well developed characters. This is a fun and fast read, I appreciated that the mystery side of the story is kept pretty light and fun. I also liked seeing Darcy and Paul grow close as they investigate the missing letter.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
August 26, 2023
Sweet story line with two males leading the story along. I thought that making one a bit of a nerd (board game night at the cafe) was fun. The antique letter bit was interesting to me to get the story some grounding. I have not read the others in the series, but this works as a standalone so no worries there. It was an enjoyable way to spend an hour or so.
August 31, 2023
There’s something deeply satisfying about the blend of relationship development and mystery here: it makes for a lovely, immersive atmosphere that’s helped by a setting full of memorable characters. Watching Darcy and Paul move past misconceptions and into a steady, sweet connection to each other makes this one well worth a read.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
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September 8, 2023This is a great series and i thoroughly enjoyed this sweet read. The characters are realistic and definitely grow on you especially Darcy. The storyline has some funny comical moments and has a mystery background which pulls Darcy and Paul together. Overall a good page turning read that i thoroughly enjoyed.
August 25, 2023
This is a quick little read and I enjoyed it. I got caught up in the characters of Darcy and Paul. These two have not had the best of interactions and Darcy has some incorrect assumptions about the other man because if it. It was quite cute and had a bit of a cozy mystery vibe to it.
August 29, 2023
A good short read loved the MC’s could have been a bit more detail around the ending I personally like to have a bit more in depth plot I love a good mystery
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 2, 2023
Never judge a book by its cover. It's impossible to know why someone reacts as they do unless you ask. This was a fun story of coming to terms with what might have been or could be wrapped in mystery. A quick, fun read in a charming world.
August 25, 2023
This novella was short and sweet. The plot was interesting as well. I wish Paul and Darcy had spent a bit more time together so we could get to know them but overall it was sweet.
August 30, 2023
Very relatable romance story and well written.
A+++++
A+++++
September 5, 2023
This was a really fun, sweet, short read. This is a standalone and I didn't feel like I missed anything without reading both of the books before this.
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