A Muggle-Born Magic by Musyc (NC-17)

  • Feb. 18th, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Title: A Muggle-Born Magic
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger
Categories: AU, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Harlequin, Marriage of Convenience
Length: Epic
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: n/a
Website: n/a

Author’s Summary: Regency-era AU. Physician's daughter Hermione Granger finds herself in need of a way to pay off her father's debts after his death. Draco Malfoy, retired from the politics of the Isolationists, a group of pure-bloods bent on separating 'true' magic from lesser folk, finds himself in need of a tutor for his son, Scorpius, who appears to be incapable of magic and must learn to survive in a world without it. Draco also needs a wife and mother for Scorpius, to satisfy a promise to his unwell father. After she saves his son from an attack by Isolationists, Draco hires the Muggle-born Miss Granger for the former, and after a riot in Vauxhall Gardens and a scandalous discovery made by his mother, weds that selfsame Muggle-born for the latter. While making the best of her marriage of (in)convenience, Hermione discovers that Scorpius' history of wild imaginings and dreams is more than just imagination. As she attempts to teach him about magical abilities no one expected he would ever have, she and Draco work together to raise Scorpius and learn to trust each other.

Review:
I’ve been looking forward to reccing this story for a while now, if only for the summary alone. Which, by the way, does the entire story justice and sets the tone for what you’re about to read. It’s just that grand.

Musyc does a splendid job of taking the modern magical world we know and dating it with all those regency era tidbits like rules of etiquette and propriety. The characters, though colored through the time period, are still essentially the same people we know and love to read about; their personalities changed but not irrevocably so. Draco and Hermione’s (and Scorpius’) struggle to make things work between them is believable, if not a little sugar coated, and the on-going battle with the ‘Isolationists’ is riveting.

All things told, if you’re a fan of this pairing or regency-era romance, you’ll want to add this to your reading list.

A Muggle-Born Magic

A Muggle-Born Magic by Musyc (NC-17)

  • Feb. 18th, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Title: A Muggle-Born Magic
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger
Categories: AU, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Harlequin, Marriage of Convenience
Length: Epic
Warnings: n/a

Author on LJ: n/a
Website: n/a

Author’s Summary: Regency-era AU. Physician's daughter Hermione Granger finds herself in need of a way to pay off her father's debts after his death. Draco Malfoy, retired from the politics of the Isolationists, a group of pure-bloods bent on separating 'true' magic from lesser folk, finds himself in need of a tutor for his son, Scorpius, who appears to be incapable of magic and must learn to survive in a world without it. Draco also needs a wife and mother for Scorpius, to satisfy a promise to his unwell father. After she saves his son from an attack by Isolationists, Draco hires the Muggle-born Miss Granger for the former, and after a riot in Vauxhall Gardens and a scandalous discovery made by his mother, weds that selfsame Muggle-born for the latter. While making the best of her marriage of (in)convenience, Hermione discovers that Scorpius' history of wild imaginings and dreams is more than just imagination. As she attempts to teach him about magical abilities no one expected he would ever have, she and Draco work together to raise Scorpius and learn to trust each other.

Review:
I’ve been looking forward to reccing this story for a while now, if only for the summary alone. Which, by the way, does the entire story justice and sets the tone for what you’re about to read. It’s just that grand.

Musyc does a splendid job of taking the modern magical world we know and dating it with all those regency era tidbits like rules of etiquette and propriety. The characters, though colored through the time period, are still essentially the same people we know and love to read about; their personalities changed but not irrevocably so. Draco and Hermione’s (and Scorpius’) struggle to make things work between them is believable, if not a little sugar coated, and the on-going battle with the ‘Isolationists’ is riveting.

All things told, if you’re a fan of this pairing or regency-era romance, you’ll want to add this to your reading list.

A Muggle-Born Magic
 Sorry for the late post. I got slammed yesterday and forgot about posting.
***

Title: I've Got Nothing to do Today But Smile
Fandom: Inception
Pairing: Arthur/Eames
Categories: AU, Harlequin, Romance
Length: Long (20,000)
Warnings:

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] gyzym
Website: Salutations and Master List

Summary: Arthur's a corporate lawyer, Eames owns the coffee shop across the street, and all good love stories start with a quadruple shot latte.

Review: This is a highly improbable AU where Arthur loves to bake and Eames just can't seem to get enough of his sweets or him.

Gyzym is one of the best known authors in the Inception fandom and I've Got Nothing to do Today but Smile is a good example of why. Despite taking the archetype characters of Arthur and Eames out of the fast paced world of Inception and into the world of Baked goods, she not only manages to breathe life into them but make them even more fleshed out than they ever were.

From food allergies, to a hatred of customer service, to a mother who knits multicolored monstrosities, the characters are real and vibrant. With lives of their own. That's what makes this straight forward romance story something that can be read again and again. New details spring up to surprise you every time you start it over again.


I've Got Nothing to do Today but Smile
 Sorry for the late post. I got slammed yesterday and forgot about posting.
***

Title: I've Got Nothing to do Today But Smile
Fandom: Inception
Pairing: Arthur/Eames
Categories: AU, Harlequin, Romance
Length: Long (20,000)
Warnings:

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] gyzym
Website: Salutations and Master List

Summary: Arthur's a corporate lawyer, Eames owns the coffee shop across the street, and all good love stories start with a quadruple shot latte.

Review: This is a highly improbable AU where Arthur loves to bake and Eames just can't seem to get enough of his sweets or him.

Gyzym is one of the best known authors in the Inception fandom and I've Got Nothing to do Today but Smile is a good example of why. Despite taking the archetype characters of Arthur and Eames out of the fast paced world of Inception and into the world of Baked goods, she not only manages to breathe life into them but make them even more fleshed out than they ever were.

From food allergies, to a hatred of customer service, to a mother who knits multicolored monstrosities, the characters are real and vibrant. With lives of their own. That's what makes this straight forward romance story something that can be read again and again. New details spring up to surprise you every time you start it over again.


I've Got Nothing to do Today but Smile
 Sorry for the late post. I got slammed yesterday and forgot about posting.
***

Title: I've Got Nothing to do Today But Smile
Fandom: Inception
Pairing: Arthur/Eames
Categories: AU, Harlequin, Romance
Length: Long (20,000)
Warnings:

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] gyzym
Website: Salutations and Master List

Summary: Arthur's a corporate lawyer, Eames owns the coffee shop across the street, and all good love stories start with a quadruple shot latte.

Review: This is a highly improbable AU where Arthur loves to bake and Eames just can't seem to get enough of his sweets or him.

Gyzym is one of the best known authors in the Inception fandom and I've Got Nothing to do Today but Smile is a good example of why. Despite taking the archetype characters of Arthur and Eames out of the fast paced world of Inception and into the world of Baked goods, she not only manages to breathe life into them but make them even more fleshed out than they ever were.

From food allergies, to a hatred of customer service, to a mother who knits multicolored monstrosities, the characters are real and vibrant. With lives of their own. That's what makes this straight forward romance story something that can be read again and again. New details spring up to surprise you every time you start it over again.


I've Got Nothing to do Today but Smile
 Sorry for the late post. I got slammed yesterday and forgot about posting.
***

Title: I've Got Nothing to do Today But Smile
Fandom: Inception
Pairing: Arthur/Eames
Categories: AU, Harlequin, Romance
Length: Long (20,000)
Warnings:

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] gyzym
Website: Salutations and Master List

Summary: Arthur's a corporate lawyer, Eames owns the coffee shop across the street, and all good love stories start with a quadruple shot latte.

Review: This is a highly improbable AU where Arthur loves to bake and Eames just can't seem to get enough of his sweets or him.

Gyzym is one of the best known authors in the Inception fandom and I've Got Nothing to do Today but Smile is a good example of why. Despite taking the archetype characters of Arthur and Eames out of the fast paced world of Inception and into the world of Baked goods, she not only manages to breathe life into them but make them even more fleshed out than they ever were.

From food allergies, to a hatred of customer service, to a mother who knits multicolored monstrosities, the characters are real and vibrant. With lives of their own. That's what makes this straight forward romance story something that can be read again and again. New details spring up to surprise you every time you start it over again.


I've Got Nothing to do Today but Smile
 Sorry for the late post. I got slammed yesterday and forgot about posting.
***

Title: I've Got Nothing to do Today But Smile
Fandom: Inception
Pairing: Arthur/Eames
Categories: AU, Harlequin, Romance
Length: Long (20,000)
Warnings:

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] gyzym
Website: Salutations and Master List

Summary: Arthur's a corporate lawyer, Eames owns the coffee shop across the street, and all good love stories start with a quadruple shot latte.

Review: This is a highly improbable AU where Arthur loves to bake and Eames just can't seem to get enough of his sweets or him.

Gyzym is one of the best known authors in the Inception fandom and I've Got Nothing to do Today but Smile is a good example of why. Despite taking the archetype characters of Arthur and Eames out of the fast paced world of Inception and into the world of Baked goods, she not only manages to breathe life into them but make them even more fleshed out than they ever were.

From food allergies, to a hatred of customer service, to a mother who knits multicolored monstrosities, the characters are real and vibrant. With lives of their own. That's what makes this straight forward romance story something that can be read again and again. New details spring up to surprise you every time you start it over again.


I've Got Nothing to do Today but Smile
 Sorry for the late post. I got slammed yesterday and forgot about posting.
***

Title: I've Got Nothing to do Today But Smile
Fandom: Inception
Pairing: Arthur/Eames
Categories: AU, Harlequin, Romance
Length: Long (20,000)
Warnings:

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] gyzym
Website: Salutations and Master List

Summary: Arthur's a corporate lawyer, Eames owns the coffee shop across the street, and all good love stories start with a quadruple shot latte.

Review: This is a highly improbable AU where Arthur loves to bake and Eames just can't seem to get enough of his sweets or him.

Gyzym is one of the best known authors in the Inception fandom and I've Got Nothing to do Today but Smile is a good example of why. Despite taking the archetype characters of Arthur and Eames out of the fast paced world of Inception and into the world of Baked goods, she not only manages to breathe life into them but make them even more fleshed out than they ever were.

From food allergies, to a hatred of customer service, to a mother who knits multicolored monstrosities, the characters are real and vibrant. With lives of their own. That's what makes this straight forward romance story something that can be read again and again. New details spring up to surprise you every time you start it over again.


I've Got Nothing to do Today but Smile

Manny and the Beast by phaballa (R)

  • Feb. 16th, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Bonus Rec!

Title: Manny and the Beast
Fandom: Supernatural RPS
Pairing: Jared/Jensen
Categories: AU, harlequin, humor, kids
Length: Medium (~11,000 words)
Warnings: alcohol induced sex

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] phaballa
Author Website: fic tag

Review:
When Jared gets a job as Jenen Ackles’ nanny, the first thing he notices is Jenson’s extreme hotness. Of course the next thing he realizes is that Jensen is completely and totally insane.

This is a really cute fic, full of absurdities and downright silliness. Jared is clueless and Jensen is hopeless, but it all works out in the end. Another great harlequin, minus the melodrama.

Manny and the Beast

Manny and the Beast by phaballa (R)

  • Feb. 16th, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Bonus Rec!

Title: Manny and the Beast
Fandom: Supernatural RPS
Pairing: Jared/Jensen
Categories: AU, harlequin, humor, kids
Length: Medium (~11,000 words)
Warnings: alcohol induced sex

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] phaballa
Author Website: fic tag

Review:
When Jared gets a job as Jenen Ackles’ nanny, the first thing he notices is Jenson’s extreme hotness. Of course the next thing he realizes is that Jensen is completely and totally insane.

This is a really cute fic, full of absurdities and downright silliness. Jared is clueless and Jensen is hopeless, but it all works out in the end. Another great harlequin, minus the melodrama.

Manny and the Beast

Manny and the Beast by phaballa (R)

  • Feb. 16th, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Bonus Rec!

Title: Manny and the Beast
Fandom: Supernatural RPS
Pairing: Jared/Jensen
Categories: AU, harlequin, humor, kids
Length: Medium (~11,000 words)
Warnings: alcohol induced sex

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] phaballa
Author Website: fic tag

Review:
When Jared gets a job as Jenen Ackles’ nanny, the first thing he notices is Jenson’s extreme hotness. Of course the next thing he realizes is that Jensen is completely and totally insane.

This is a really cute fic, full of absurdities and downright silliness. Jared is clueless and Jensen is hopeless, but it all works out in the end. Another great harlequin, minus the melodrama.

Manny and the Beast

Manny and the Beast by phaballa (R)

  • Feb. 16th, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Bonus Rec!

Title: Manny and the Beast
Fandom: Supernatural RPS
Pairing: Jared/Jensen
Categories: AU, harlequin, humor, kids
Length: Medium (~11,000 words)
Warnings: alcohol induced sex

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] phaballa
Author Website: fic tag

Review:
When Jared gets a job as Jenen Ackles’ nanny, the first thing he notices is Jenson’s extreme hotness. Of course the next thing he realizes is that Jensen is completely and totally insane.

This is a really cute fic, full of absurdities and downright silliness. Jared is clueless and Jensen is hopeless, but it all works out in the end. Another great harlequin, minus the melodrama.

Manny and the Beast

Manny and the Beast by phaballa (R)

  • Feb. 16th, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Bonus Rec!

Title: Manny and the Beast
Fandom: Supernatural RPS
Pairing: Jared/Jensen
Categories: AU, harlequin, humor, kids
Length: Medium (~11,000 words)
Warnings: alcohol induced sex

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] phaballa
Author Website: fic tag

Review:
When Jared gets a job as Jenen Ackles’ nanny, the first thing he notices is Jenson’s extreme hotness. Of course the next thing he realizes is that Jensen is completely and totally insane.

This is a really cute fic, full of absurdities and downright silliness. Jared is clueless and Jensen is hopeless, but it all works out in the end. Another great harlequin, minus the melodrama.

Manny and the Beast

Manny and the Beast by phaballa (R)

  • Feb. 16th, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Bonus Rec!

Title: Manny and the Beast
Fandom: Supernatural RPS
Pairing: Jared/Jensen
Categories: AU, harlequin, humor, kids
Length: Medium (~11,000 words)
Warnings: alcohol induced sex

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] phaballa
Author Website: fic tag

Review:
When Jared gets a job as Jenen Ackles’ nanny, the first thing he notices is Jenson’s extreme hotness. Of course the next thing he realizes is that Jensen is completely and totally insane.

This is a really cute fic, full of absurdities and downright silliness. Jared is clueless and Jensen is hopeless, but it all works out in the end. Another great harlequin, minus the melodrama.

Manny and the Beast

Looking at You, I'm Home by lyo (NC-17)

  • Feb. 16th, 2011 at 6:59 AM
Title: Looking at You, I’m Home
Fandom: Bandom
Pairing: Jon/Ryan, Jon/OFC, Brendon/Shane, Spencer/Hallie
Categories: angst, AU, family, harlequin, kid
Length: Long (~31,000 words)
Warnings: non-safe sex, drug and alcohol use

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] lyo
Author Website: Master list!

Review:
Ryan sometimes thought about having children one day, but never like this. But Ryan and Christopher are getting by just fine, at least, Ryan thinks they are. Only, after a homework assignment gone wrong and a bit too much internet exploration, Christopher manages to find his biological father. And even that wouldn’t be much of a problem if Jon Walker wasn’t so terribly nice.

This is one of those kid fics that really get it right. Christopher is a main part of the plot, but he never becomes unbelievable, still acting out and becoming emotional during times that really would be stressful for an eight-year-old.

Jon and Ryan are both perfectly believable in their respective occupations. It’s always interesting to read a fic where Ryan’s not a total jerk (nice Ryan is far more rare than prick Ryan in fandom), and I think parenthood is a great way to show off Ryan’s softer side. Also interesting, Jon’s relationship with his parents.

The split POV works really well for this. Often split POV takes away from a story; not knowing one person’s motivations can really work well. But seeing both boys’ conclusions actually works better for this one. It makes Jon into a more sympathetic character than if his POV wasn’t included. This one could use a bit of a spelling edit, but factually everything seems fairly sound, the plot doesn’t have any real loopholes, and characterization is great. All in all, this is a fun read with less angst than you usually find in harlequin.

Looking at You, I’m Home

Looking at You, I'm Home by lyo (NC-17)

  • Feb. 16th, 2011 at 6:59 AM
Title: Looking at You, I’m Home
Fandom: Bandom
Pairing: Jon/Ryan, Jon/OFC, Brendon/Shane, Spencer/Hallie
Categories: angst, AU, family, harlequin, kid
Length: Long (~31,000 words)
Warnings: non-safe sex, drug and alcohol use

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] lyo
Author Website: Master list!

Review:
Ryan sometimes thought about having children one day, but never like this. But Ryan and Christopher are getting by just fine, at least, Ryan thinks they are. Only, after a homework assignment gone wrong and a bit too much internet exploration, Christopher manages to find his biological father. And even that wouldn’t be much of a problem if Jon Walker wasn’t so terribly nice.

This is one of those kid fics that really get it right. Christopher is a main part of the plot, but he never becomes unbelievable, still acting out and becoming emotional during times that really would be stressful for an eight-year-old.

Jon and Ryan are both perfectly believable in their respective occupations. It’s always interesting to read a fic where Ryan’s not a total jerk (nice Ryan is far more rare than prick Ryan in fandom), and I think parenthood is a great way to show off Ryan’s softer side. Also interesting, Jon’s relationship with his parents.

The split POV works really well for this. Often split POV takes away from a story; not knowing one person’s motivations can really work well. But seeing both boys’ conclusions actually works better for this one. It makes Jon into a more sympathetic character than if his POV wasn’t included. This one could use a bit of a spelling edit, but factually everything seems fairly sound, the plot doesn’t have any real loopholes, and characterization is great. All in all, this is a fun read with less angst than you usually find in harlequin.

Looking at You, I’m Home

Looking at You, I'm Home by lyo (NC-17)

  • Feb. 16th, 2011 at 6:59 AM
Title: Looking at You, I’m Home
Fandom: Bandom
Pairing: Jon/Ryan, Jon/OFC, Brendon/Shane, Spencer/Hallie
Categories: angst, AU, family, harlequin, kid
Length: Long (~31,000 words)
Warnings: non-safe sex, drug and alcohol use

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] lyo
Author Website: Master list!

Review:
Ryan sometimes thought about having children one day, but never like this. But Ryan and Christopher are getting by just fine, at least, Ryan thinks they are. Only, after a homework assignment gone wrong and a bit too much internet exploration, Christopher manages to find his biological father. And even that wouldn’t be much of a problem if Jon Walker wasn’t so terribly nice.

This is one of those kid fics that really get it right. Christopher is a main part of the plot, but he never becomes unbelievable, still acting out and becoming emotional during times that really would be stressful for an eight-year-old.

Jon and Ryan are both perfectly believable in their respective occupations. It’s always interesting to read a fic where Ryan’s not a total jerk (nice Ryan is far more rare than prick Ryan in fandom), and I think parenthood is a great way to show off Ryan’s softer side. Also interesting, Jon’s relationship with his parents.

The split POV works really well for this. Often split POV takes away from a story; not knowing one person’s motivations can really work well. But seeing both boys’ conclusions actually works better for this one. It makes Jon into a more sympathetic character than if his POV wasn’t included. This one could use a bit of a spelling edit, but factually everything seems fairly sound, the plot doesn’t have any real loopholes, and characterization is great. All in all, this is a fun read with less angst than you usually find in harlequin.

Looking at You, I’m Home

Looking at You, I'm Home by lyo (NC-17)

  • Feb. 16th, 2011 at 6:59 AM
Title: Looking at You, I’m Home
Fandom: Bandom
Pairing: Jon/Ryan, Jon/OFC, Brendon/Shane, Spencer/Hallie
Categories: angst, AU, family, harlequin, kid
Length: Long (~31,000 words)
Warnings: non-safe sex, drug and alcohol use

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] lyo
Author Website: Master list!

Review:
Ryan sometimes thought about having children one day, but never like this. But Ryan and Christopher are getting by just fine, at least, Ryan thinks they are. Only, after a homework assignment gone wrong and a bit too much internet exploration, Christopher manages to find his biological father. And even that wouldn’t be much of a problem if Jon Walker wasn’t so terribly nice.

This is one of those kid fics that really get it right. Christopher is a main part of the plot, but he never becomes unbelievable, still acting out and becoming emotional during times that really would be stressful for an eight-year-old.

Jon and Ryan are both perfectly believable in their respective occupations. It’s always interesting to read a fic where Ryan’s not a total jerk (nice Ryan is far more rare than prick Ryan in fandom), and I think parenthood is a great way to show off Ryan’s softer side. Also interesting, Jon’s relationship with his parents.

The split POV works really well for this. Often split POV takes away from a story; not knowing one person’s motivations can really work well. But seeing both boys’ conclusions actually works better for this one. It makes Jon into a more sympathetic character than if his POV wasn’t included. This one could use a bit of a spelling edit, but factually everything seems fairly sound, the plot doesn’t have any real loopholes, and characterization is great. All in all, this is a fun read with less angst than you usually find in harlequin.

Looking at You, I’m Home

Looking at You, I'm Home by lyo (NC-17)

  • Feb. 16th, 2011 at 6:59 AM
Title: Looking at You, I’m Home
Fandom: Bandom
Pairing: Jon/Ryan, Jon/OFC, Brendon/Shane, Spencer/Hallie
Categories: angst, AU, family, harlequin, kid
Length: Long (~31,000 words)
Warnings: non-safe sex, drug and alcohol use

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] lyo
Author Website: Master list!

Review:
Ryan sometimes thought about having children one day, but never like this. But Ryan and Christopher are getting by just fine, at least, Ryan thinks they are. Only, after a homework assignment gone wrong and a bit too much internet exploration, Christopher manages to find his biological father. And even that wouldn’t be much of a problem if Jon Walker wasn’t so terribly nice.

This is one of those kid fics that really get it right. Christopher is a main part of the plot, but he never becomes unbelievable, still acting out and becoming emotional during times that really would be stressful for an eight-year-old.

Jon and Ryan are both perfectly believable in their respective occupations. It’s always interesting to read a fic where Ryan’s not a total jerk (nice Ryan is far more rare than prick Ryan in fandom), and I think parenthood is a great way to show off Ryan’s softer side. Also interesting, Jon’s relationship with his parents.

The split POV works really well for this. Often split POV takes away from a story; not knowing one person’s motivations can really work well. But seeing both boys’ conclusions actually works better for this one. It makes Jon into a more sympathetic character than if his POV wasn’t included. This one could use a bit of a spelling edit, but factually everything seems fairly sound, the plot doesn’t have any real loopholes, and characterization is great. All in all, this is a fun read with less angst than you usually find in harlequin.

Looking at You, I’m Home

Looking at You, I'm Home by lyo (NC-17)

  • Feb. 16th, 2011 at 6:59 AM
Title: Looking at You, I’m Home
Fandom: Bandom
Pairing: Jon/Ryan, Jon/OFC, Brendon/Shane, Spencer/Hallie
Categories: angst, AU, family, harlequin, kid
Length: Long (~31,000 words)
Warnings: non-safe sex, drug and alcohol use

Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] lyo
Author Website: Master list!

Review:
Ryan sometimes thought about having children one day, but never like this. But Ryan and Christopher are getting by just fine, at least, Ryan thinks they are. Only, after a homework assignment gone wrong and a bit too much internet exploration, Christopher manages to find his biological father. And even that wouldn’t be much of a problem if Jon Walker wasn’t so terribly nice.

This is one of those kid fics that really get it right. Christopher is a main part of the plot, but he never becomes unbelievable, still acting out and becoming emotional during times that really would be stressful for an eight-year-old.

Jon and Ryan are both perfectly believable in their respective occupations. It’s always interesting to read a fic where Ryan’s not a total jerk (nice Ryan is far more rare than prick Ryan in fandom), and I think parenthood is a great way to show off Ryan’s softer side. Also interesting, Jon’s relationship with his parents.

The split POV works really well for this. Often split POV takes away from a story; not knowing one person’s motivations can really work well. But seeing both boys’ conclusions actually works better for this one. It makes Jon into a more sympathetic character than if his POV wasn’t included. This one could use a bit of a spelling edit, but factually everything seems fairly sound, the plot doesn’t have any real loopholes, and characterization is great. All in all, this is a fun read with less angst than you usually find in harlequin.

Looking at You, I’m Home

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