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Fruit Basket #5
Berry Blue: Lessons Learned
Peter Jamison has spent half his life believing he betrayed his first love, so when Dex is suddenly back in his life, he's thrilled. Sure, they have their problems. They're not the same young men they were before. They've grown and changed, been molded by their lives and circumstances into completely different people, but there's still the echo of their previous relationship. It might not be enough for some people to build a relationship on, but they're happy.
Leonard Dumfries is a lot of things. School teacher. Martial arts student. Father. He's also thirty-nine and still single. When he finds out that the super-hot hunk he met at his own birthday party is not only involved with someone but is also his friend Riley's uncle, Leonard is disappointed but still willing to be just friends with the man.
Life is pretty good for everyone, right up until it's not. When Peter's world starts to crumble around his ears, it's up to Leonard -- with a little help from friends and family -- to step in with a more-than-friendly shoulder and maybe, possibly, find his own happiness while trying to ensure Peter's, too.
Leonard Dumfries is a lot of things. School teacher. Martial arts student. Father. He's also thirty-nine and still single. When he finds out that the super-hot hunk he met at his own birthday party is not only involved with someone but is also his friend Riley's uncle, Leonard is disappointed but still willing to be just friends with the man.
Life is pretty good for everyone, right up until it's not. When Peter's world starts to crumble around his ears, it's up to Leonard -- with a little help from friends and family -- to step in with a more-than-friendly shoulder and maybe, possibly, find his own happiness while trying to ensure Peter's, too.
278 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 24, 2012
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June 21, 2012
The whole book is captured by the following quote:
From strangers to friends, from friends to best friends, from best friends to lovers, it was all in there. It had happened so simply, so easily, that Peter hadn't really noticed falling, and that was a good thing.
Not often do I get to read m/m book whose plot doesn't involve misunderstanding, lack of communication, tantrum, or cheating. So I was pleased that this book is just like that.
February 9, 2012
I love Leonard since Mandarin Orange, and I am glad he got a HEA with Peter. In Berry Blue, Leonard and Peter's romance slowly simmers and eventually burns in a very satisfying way. It's nice to read about two hot men "of a certain age"
As I always expect from TC, there were a few lines that had me LMAO. Of course, some of them had to be from or about Riley. LOL Though, to be fair "meat flute" had nothing to do with Riley.
I was glad to see Dex exit stage left and I wish his ghost had left with him. Alas, even in real life people's "ghosts" linger for a very long time. Perhaps there's another story in there somewhere.
As I always expect from TC, there were a few lines that had me LMAO. Of course, some of them had to be from or about Riley. LOL Though, to be fair "meat flute" had nothing to do with Riley.
I was glad to see Dex exit stage left and I wish his ghost had left with him. Alas, even in real life people's "ghosts" linger for a very long time. Perhaps there's another story in there somewhere.
April 13, 2012
I loved finally learning the mystery of Peter's past and the real story of what was going on with him and Dex. And I thought he and Leonard made a fantastic couple, who fit really well together. I also really appreciated their maturity.
For all that I hated Dex prior to this book, and what a jerk he was even in it, there were enough hints of potentially extenuating circumstances to make me think I'd enjoy reading his redemption story. I'm also wondering if the stage is being set for an upcoming book featuring the Twinkies Three.
For all that I hated Dex prior to this book, and what a jerk he was even in it, there were enough hints of potentially extenuating circumstances to make me think I'd enjoy reading his redemption story. I'm also wondering if the stage is being set for an upcoming book featuring the Twinkies Three.
February 3, 2012
The start was kind of odd, but as soon as I was pulled into the plot, I started to like the story. I'm glad I read it on. The whole plot is developed around Peters wrong believes and his new developed relationship with Leonard. As a couple, those two were cute together. I liked them. But I did miss what happened with Dex.
February 18, 2012
The best book in the Fruit Basket series so far - 4.5 stars. Recommended to readers who like 'silver foxes' and 'friends to lovers' theme. I was inclined to like Peter and Leonard after meeting them in Mandarin Orange, but their actual story was much much better than I expected.
Side note: I in fact felt sorry for Dean and I hope he will get his own HEA.
Side note: I in fact felt sorry for Dean and I hope he will get his own HEA.
September 1, 2012
Nice addition to the series. The story moved along nicely without any drama and angst - just what I needed.
July 24, 2014
Loved the writing and the story
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