When a Christmas shopping expedition brings Tomy Peralta into Jason Winters’ yarn store, both men feel an immediate and intense spark of attraction, but dance instructor Tomy intends to propose to his boyfriend Sean at Christmas. Unfortunately for Tomy, marriage isn’t on career-minded Sean’s agenda. Heartbroken, Tomy throws himself into his work until his mother convinces him that learning to knit might help take his mind off his failed romance.
Jason falls hard for Tomy, but he knows Tomy needs time to heal and to trust in love again. As Jason teaches Tomy how to knit, Tomy teaches him how to dance in return to prepare for his sister’s wedding. Just when it seems Tomy is ready for a new romance, Sean shows up, wanting Tomy back. Has Jason helped Tomy knit his heart together again, only for Tomy to give it to Sean once more, or will Tomy finally see Sean for what he truly is?
Ari McKay is the professional pseudonym for Arionrhod and McKay, who collaborate on original m/m fiction. They began writing together in 2004 and finished their first original full length novel in 2011. Recently, they’ve begun collaborating on designing and creating costumes to wear and compete in at Sci Fi conventions, and they share a love of yarn and cake.
Arionrhod is an avid costumer, knitter, and all-around craft fiend, as well as a professional systems engineer. Mother of two human children and two dachshunds who think they are human, she is a voracious reader with wildly eclectic tastes, devouring romance novels, military science fiction, horror stories and Shakespeare with equal glee. She is currently preparing for the zombie apocalypse.
McKay is an English teacher who has been writing for one reason or another most of her life. She also enjoys knitting, reading, cooking, and playing video games. She has been known to knit in public. Given she has the survival skills of a gnat, she’s relying on Arionrhod to help her survive the zombie apocalypse.
This was cute, but I did feel as if the pacing of the story was off somehow.
Tomy is planning to propose to his boyfriend on Christmas Eve. Except that boyfriend decides to break up with him and try to make it big in the dance world.
Jason is a former professional football player who also likes to knit. He owns his own yarn store and gives knitting lessons as well. When Jason meets Tomy he is immediately smitten with the man. When he hears Tomy is already taken, he is very disappointed. But when he learns Tomy’s boyfriend broke up with him, Jason thinks he might still have a chance.
Jason knows a broken heart takes time to mend, so for the first few months he is simply Tomy’s friend who is teaching him how to knit, and in exchange Tomy is teaching Jason how to dance so he doesn’t make a fool of himself at his sister’s wedding.
But will Tomy ever see Jason as more than a good friend….?
I really liked the premise of this story. And I loooooove men who knit. I thought Tomy was cute and Jason a big old sweetheart. But… I wasn’t too fond of the way the story was executed.
Each chapter focused on one meeting between Tomy and Jason and we constantly skipped a month with the next chapter. This made me feel pretty disconnected to the characters. I felt as if I didn’t really know them, and only saw a little part of their lives since so much was left out.
But…. it was a Christmas story, we had cold weather (I love cold weather books), we had sweet characters and a cute HEA. So it did end up being a nice short read.
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An ARC of Knitting a Broken Heart Back Together was generously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
The story is exactly as said by the blurb, so I won't repeat it.
I really liked reading it. It's sweet, romantic and believable. Jason was a former NFL player who picked up knitting after he was injured. Tomy picked up knitting after his boyfriend refused to marry and left him (and because his mother asked him to join her). The romance develops slowly in the span of one year since Jason waits until Tomy is ready.
Both main characters and their families are likeable, and while this is not exactly a Christmas story, it feels like it.
Those who like knitting would enjoy this, as would those who love Latin dance!
PS: I also enjoyed the details. For example, Jason's siblings' names were Jeff and Jennifer. Very believable since many families name their kids with a same initial. ..
Well this makes it three for three when it comes to the books of Ari McKay.
I've loved their paranormal, I really enjoyed their bodyguard/alpha male series and now I absolutely adored this delightful sweet festive-ish romance.
Okay, lost the other half of the review somewhere so here it is!
This is a beautifully paced and ridiculously sweet romance with such a cool premise and I loved reading about Jason, the former NHL turned knitting shop owner, slowly wooing dance instructor Tomy.
They are just lovely together, with only a little angst and lots of UST which finally turns into a couple of very sexy scenes. Perfect for a beach read or any time you want to read about a guy wooing the man he knows is perfect for him!
#ARC kindly received from the authors in return for an honest and unbiased review.
As an avid knitter and yarn dyer, I could not turn down a book with knitting at it’s focus. And I liked the way the authors tied that into the plot. This story is sweet and cute, with a little bit of angst. I had a few issues, but it’s a nice read.
The characters were cute and interesting. There were times when I wished I had more from both of them, as they became a little two dimensional, but I enjoyed them nonetheless. Tomy is a big hearted, open and caring person, and he suffered a blow when his boyfriend turned down his marriage proposal. I thought the authors did a great job showing how it shook his confidence, and how he navigated the grieving process. Jason was almost to good to be true, but it worked for this story. He’s sweet and thoughtful, and he knows he wants Tomy. But he never pushes, and is willing to wait while Tomy gets through his process.
It’s Christmas in July! Everyone else is doing this stuff so why not us lol. This was a sweet holiday story. Or an anytime story. It was heartbreaking too. Breakups are never easy especially when the other half is a douche canoe. But we have to grieve and pick ourselves up and move on. But that’s so much easier said than done, right? Tomy was riding a high. He was planning on proposing to his boyfriend over Christmas and he was in his mom and sister’s favorite yarn store to get them some beautiful yarn. Doesn’t hurt that the owner, Jason, is a hunk either. But plans don’t always work out as Tomy found out. His boyfriend turned him down and left him for ‘greener pastures’. Tomy dreams are crushed. He buries himself in work to forget but his family doesn’t want him to do that. So his mom makes him go with her to a knitting class at Jason’s store. Jason sees how bad Tomy is hurting and tries to help but doesn’t know really how. Tomy has to get through some of this on his own. But Jason does all he can to help put that smile back on his face. He slowly woos him, showing him there are better men out there and that he is one of them. And to show him he wants to be the one for Tomy. It takes time, but eventually Tomy begins to see it wasn’t him that was the problem and that Jason is much better for him. Now he has to just let go and let Jason love him and not be doubtful. Any of us that has had a broken heart knows it sucks big booty. Especially when it wasn’t your fault. It makes you question everything about yourself and if there was anything to do to fix it. That’s what Tomy was going through. He questioned everything. He doubted himself so bad and it broke my heart. I cried lol. I wanted to hug Tomy and beat the crap out of Sean. Finding faith in ourselves again is hard. But thankfully Tomy had Jason. Jason was amazing. Sure he has faults of his own, but with Tomy he was patient and kind. Uplifting and patient. He never pushed Tomy and gave him all the space he needed. Even though Tomy had to find his own faith in himself, having Jason loving him made it even better. This is one of those stories that makes your heart gush with romance and believe in love. It’s got some sad moments but the end more than makes up for it.
It was sweet and definitely a slow-burn as it took months for Tomy to finally move on from his past relationship and for Jason to make his move. I liked that they started with friendship. I liked that Jason admitted that he was a hopeless romantic and that he didn't want to have sex just for the sake of getting it. I liked Tomy's family. I liked the knitting and the dancing (although based on the title, I thought there would be more knitting than dancing). The men were likeable and the secondary characters were too.
But I did think the story sort of lacking "tension" that could give it a bit of "oomph" moment. Thus I could only gave it 3.5* ... It was still enjoyable though :-)
Knitting a Broken Heart Back Together is another great book by Ari McKay. I love their righting style. It’s really easy to read and easily conveys the details and emotions that the characters are feeling. Ari McKay is one of my favorite authors to go to for low angst sweet stories with just the right amount of heat to them. The characters are always lovable and relatable. They make mistakes just like real people and learn from them. And you can always feel the love that they have for each other.
I also enjoy the supporting characters, which in this case is the knitting group that gets together and hangs out at the yarn store that Jason owns. I also enjoyed Tomy’s mother and sister and how they were always there to help in any way that was needed.
I’m also a huge fan of the plot and how it’s about a ballroom dancer turned dance teacher, who runs the family dance studio, and an ex-NFL player turned yarn store owner. I love watching movies and TV shows like Strictly Ballroom, Dirty Dancing, Dancing with the Stars, and World of Dance. And I have also tried my hand at knitting winter hats and giving them as Christmas presents to loved ones, so I could relate to this book, and I loved everything about it.
While looking for Christmas presents for his mother and sister, Tomy Peralta goes into their favorite yarn store to get them just the right gifts and meets Jason Winters, the store owner. Getting some great recommendations from Jason, Tomy leaves with the invitation to join the knitting class held once a month at the store. And although Tomy is about to propose to his boyfriend, he can’t deny the attraction and chemistry that he has for the shop owner. When his boyfriend rejects his proposal on Christmas Eve, he’s devastated, but his mother convinces him to try knitting as a way of distracting himself from his heartache and drags him to the knitting class at Jason’s shop.
Jason Winters blew out his knee in his second year playing professional football, and since he had saved his money and invested it instead of spending it, he was able to buy a yarn shop. During his knee injury recovery, he learned how to knit and found that he loved it and decided to try his hand at having his own yarn store. When Tomy comes into the store for presents, Jason falls for him hard. When he finds out that he’s going to propose to his boyfriend, he’s disappointed until he learns from Tomy’s mom that Tomy’s boyfriend broke up with him.
He knows that Tomy has a long recovery before he’ll be ready to date again but Jason’s willing to wait. And until he’s ready, Jason will be a friend to lean on. Jason also has his sister’s wedding coming up and would like to be able to dance without making a fool of himself and who better to help him then a ballroom instructor. If it also helps with Tomy’s recovery, all the better. I especially loved the part where he learns how to do the Tango and later the Paso Doble.
When Tomy’s ex comes back into the picture will Tomy get back together with him or stay with Jason? You’re just going to have to read the book to find out. I know that I was happy with how the story turned out and I think you will too. I recommend this book to anybody that likes low angst sweet love stories with lovable characters.
***The ARC was provided by Dreamspinner Press. My review is an honest opinion of the book ***
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What an adorable, enchanting novella. Right from the start when I read the blurb I was intrigued. I really love topics like knitting although I'm not talented enough trying it myself, so I admire everyone who has this skill.
The blurb is very Christmas-y, something which also picked my interest and I was very excited to read this promising story.
The way how Tomy and Jason were designed totally pleased me and I had a great time exploring their different character types. Tomy is a dance instructor in his parent's studio and he is dealing witht he break up of his long time boyfriend right when he proposed on Christmas Eve.
Jason is the kind soul who offers friendship and solace, burries his own desires and gives Tomy time to let heal his wounds. I was totally mesmerised by a character like him who is so patiently waiting for Tomy to be ready again to date and fall in love.
The chemistry is there right from the start and I loved how the knitting topic was an important thing in the story but next to it, Tomy's passion for dancing wasn't left behind. ;) Tomy is giving Jason within the book over the months they know each other - the book is skipping a lots of time and a whole year pasts since the beginning - dancing lessons and it's a nice surprise to see Jason so willingly being a pupil. :D The banter between the two men and the hot sensual movements are a delight and I really could hear the music they've dance to. :)
This novella had a nice sweet, adorable touch, had the right amount of building up emotions, of feelings getting deeper and had little to no drama at all and most time the character development and their time together was the focus. Next to the great set of characters, major as minor ones, the two different topics, knitting and dancing, were amazingly combined and both got the attention they deserve. And if someone isn't into Christmas and was hesitant after the blurb: the Christmas topic is just a minor thing and actually the time passed pretty fast. :D
I give this adorable novella 5 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed it and the characters were greatly fleshed out with unique, remarkable aspects you can remember even few days after reading the book. :)
Everytime I read a book about knitting/crocheting (read: Amy Lane's Granby Knitting series) I want to pick back up my own project. Then I remember it's like 100 degrees and I can't be held down by yarn when I'm hot lol!
Anyhoodle. This was a sweet story about love, heartache, and finding love again. Even though Tomy (like Tony, bot Tommy ;) ) Gets a not so pleasant surprise on Christmas Eve, it really isn't all that dramatic. The book focuses more on Jason woo'ing his way into Tony's life and heart.
Jason is a bit of an enigma. Ex NFL player who has left due to injury. That unfortunate circumstance leads him to his new pride and joy, his yarn store. That's right, ex footballer owns and operates his own yarn store (where he also special dyes the yarn) and holds classes once a month.
Tommy is an ex-competitive dance gone instructor with the intention to take over the family business. He winds up in the yarn store at Christmas because he knows his mother and sister love the store and he wants to get them something special. He wants everyone to be as happy as him that Christmas.
When he meets Jason, Sparks fly left and right, but he's unavailable so he takes the experience as a "look but don't touch" one.
When Jason learns from Tomys family what had happened,he encourages them to bring Tomy to knitting class in January, then February. He sees Tomy has lost his spark and his confidence, and he's made it his personal mission to get it back. With the excuse of his sister's High Society wedding, he asks Tomy for personal dance lessons.
I loved that dance was incorporated into this story, as well as knitting. It is used as a tool in the art of seduction and woo'ing. Nothing is more personal than hand made gifts and choreography from the heart.
The one thing about this story, for me, was it got to be a little overly "sappy". It was already a feel good book, I didn't really need the extra layer. But it was still a great read, it had good flow and went really fast. I think this will make a great feel good holiday story for those who enjoy them.
Shopping for Christmas presents for his mother and sister Tomy ends up at their favorite craft store dedicated to those who love to knit. Immediately, he finds the store owner Jason intriguing but doesn’t think much about it since he’s very much in love with his boyfriend. But when Tomy proposes to his boyfriend Sean on Christmas Eve, he doesn’t expect to be dumped.
Believe it or not, knitting helped Jason, a former NFL player while he was recovering from a career-ending injury. Now he actually owns his very own yarn store where he enjoys giving knitting lessons to customers. Meeting Tomy was the first time in a very long time that he actually felt an intense attraction towards someone. Of course, learning Tomy isn’t single is more than a little disappointing.
But things change when Jason learns Tomy and Sean broke up. Now with the right amount of patience and a bit of time, Jason hopes he might have a chance.
“...I can teach you to dance, and you can teach me how to knit...”
Jason knows it takes time to overcome a broken heart so he’s prepared to take things slow and start with friendship. The only question is will Tomy ever be able to see Jason as more than a friend?
I was really intrigued by the premise of this story even though I’m not exactly a person who knits. Truth is, I know absolutely nothing about it and didn’t realize that it was popular with men. However, once I started reading it, I found myself a little overwhelmed by the sweetness of the story and just a tad bored with the knitting aspect.
I also felt like I couldn't really connect with the characters. I actually never felt as if I got to know them, there were just too many missing elements to their lives. With this being little more than 100 pages, this could’ve been a contributing factor though. This (IMO) was more than likely meant to be a sweet and easy read for the holiday season.
Overall, I’d give this one 3.5 Stars!
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~
I really enjoyed this short romantic novel. It is fun, sweet, hot and has a very appropriately happy ending. I think the only thing which surprised me was the continued mentioning of Sean - he seemed like a regular shadow in the story, when really I expected them to look forward more rather than backwards.
Whether you are into knitting and ballroom dancing or not, you cannot help but be impressed by these two guys and the efforts that they take to learn each other's crafts. I very much enjoyed being a voyeur in the dance studio, the first tango is hot, the second off the charts. Jason showed the level of patience which I think is partly genetic, but also follows on from his knee injury. He certainly turns on its head the impression of the type of man who might knit!
2.5 stars This is a feel good, cute romance that goes by nicely enough but doesn't stay with you after you finish reading it. The best part was knitting and dance moments. Jason is a retired former NFL player, now owning a yarn shop. Tomy teaches dance in his family owned dance studio/school. When Jason meets Tomy first, there is a spark but Tomy is in a relationship. They meet again when Tomy is dumped by his boyfriend and Tomy's family encourages him to take up knitting. Both of them like each other and the rest of the story is how they become friends and Jason courts Tomy. There is nothing else happening in this story. Every one is nice and helpful. There is a mandatory science with the ex returning. But there is no drama there.
It's sort of a Christmasy story but not really. It takes place over a very long time and is super slow burn. I mean it's great that they became friends first and that Tomy didn't jump into another relationship after being dumped but from a reader perspective it just kind of dragged. And there is more dancing than knitting as someone said, which is okay but it was just kind of slow for me, maybe I wasn't in the mood. And I don't mean I wanted more sex or anything just some movement. Reality sometimes doesn't make for the most dynamic reading. A lot of reality is kind of boring.
I did like Tomy's family though. They were involved without being over-bearing or interfering.
Where in the world would you have imagined a coupling of an openly gay but discreet ex-NFL player who owns a knitting emporium and a scion of an Argentine dance troupe whose boyfriend has rejected his marriage proposal on Christmas Eve and gone off to be a Hollywood wannabe?
The Ari McKay combo has thrown us into the mess with an arched eyebrow and turned it into a wide-eyed exploration of a 21st Century courtship that is well paced and in the end as beautifully presented as a waltz wrapped in a knit-and-caboodle cocoon.
A wonderful cover and a beautiful romance. Get it.
In a nutshell, premise of the book revolves around Tomy being dumped on Christmas Eve by his boyfriend Sean, and Jason spending the next half year and more patiently wooing Tomy.
Okay, that was a very small nut.
First time Jason meets the outgoing and attractive dancer Tomy, is when Tomy comes into Jason’s yarn store before Christmas looking for Christmas presents for his mother and sister. Lola and Mrs. Peralta being regulars, Jason is able to engage Tomy in conversation and is taken by the man. Next time Tomy comes into Jason’s store, he’s despondent and self-deprecating, in the throes of being dumped at the worst time of year. Understanding what it’s like to experience a major setback and disappointment, Jason begins a subtle dance of his own.
My first observation is, I thought there would be more revolving around the knitting, but a large portion of this book uses dance as metaphor and backdrop. Instead of Knitting a Broken Heart Back Together it should have been It Takes Two to Tango or May I Have This Dance. It’s through dance that Jason woos Tomy, friendship and innuendo slowly turning into something more emotional and serious between the two.
The plot is super light, avoids any Big Misunderstandings, shows a quiet strength of character in both men, and moves right along. We have the supportive Peralta family, meeting both sister and mother. We have the ladies at the yarn store, who provide the backdrop but no input. It was a tich cliched that the women were all "matchmakers", I would have liked to have seen a more diverse-aged group.
There are no surprises in this book, you know what is going to happen and it’s just a matter of letting the plot play out. And I’m totally okay with that – sometimes I just want to disengage from everything and be able to enjoy a story without having a lot of emotional investment. This is that kind of story.
Ultimately, a sweet, low angst, light and fast read.
Review is cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews A copy of the book was provided by the author and publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
This was a very sweet and believable love story that incorporated the holiday spirit and the magic of Christmas for an ending that will make you go AWWWW!!!
Jason is an ex NFL player who suffered an injury that put an end to his career early on and destroyed his dreams for the future. In order to heal his broken heart, Jason takes up knitting and comes to love it. He is now the owner of a yarn store; Jason loves to give classes on how to knit to the women and men who are interested.
All Tomy Peralta got for Christmas is a broken heart. His boyfriend not only refused to accept his marriage proposal, but he broke up with him in order to pursue his dreams. Can knitting help Tomy put his broken heart back together like it helped Jason when he needed it? I don’t know about that, but the relationship and friendship that form between our main characters sure will. Their romance develops slowly and sweetly, in the span of a year and it’s very believable. I liked the knitting and the dancing, and I loved how it brought them close together.
The main characters are likeable and supportive, and overall it was a pretty good story. I would’ve liked some tension and maybe a little bit of angst. This story is a little too sweet for my taste and some parts were downright cheesy, but I still enjoyed reading it.
This is a story out to prove there is light at the end of even the darkest tunnel… but it takes time to realize it exists, and then to keep going until you reach it. Tomy has a long way to go when recovering from a brutal breakup, but at least Jason is here to accompany him. I loved how Jason's patience enabled him to keep hoping, and how gradual Tomy's realization was that he is not worthless and unlovable, but has a right to be happy just like everyone else. Much like a dance that begins slow then speeds up, this story grabbed my attention and pulled me into Tomy and Jason's life.
3.5 stars In Knitting a Broken Heart Back Together Ari McKay gives us a sweet holiday story exactly as advertised. Enjoyed watching their relationship grow as Tomy taught Jason to dance. The slow buildup, the trust that grows and the small licks of passion that shine as their friendship grows make for a lovely read. Not too much angst, but almost all of the "conflict" is internal. Sean's return is but a blip. As always, when I read a shorter book, I'd like more. More of Jason's background, family, etc. More dancing. More knitting! The magic of the holidays is a great background for this story. Love at Christmas, new beginnings and hope make for an enjoyable read.
This story starts and ends with Christmas but spans the whole year which was a lot of fun. I love how these men first bonded over what is important in their own lives. You see both of them come to life when they share what they love with the other person The story takes its time and doesn't rush Tony and Jason into a relationship. It seems to just let it happen. Great story and a fun holiday season read. (PS Thanks to my husband who did the driving to family on Christmas so that I had plenty of reading time.)
3.5 stars - Though this is a very simple story with low angst, I enjoyed the sweet and patient romance between Tomy and Jason. The dance scenes added a lot to that enjoyment for me. Nicely done.
Two men hoping for love that will last a lifetime. Tomy's anticipated hopes were crushed but Jason hopes for a chance to change Tomy's mind with his own hope for love. When Tomy's disappointment opens the door for Jason to show Tomy that the right man for him is still waiting it leads to a very slow-burn, gradual deepening of affections between the two men.
Tomy was cautious, vulnerable, hurt, and lost. A far cry from the happy, flirty, confident man we meet in the beginning with the easy smiles and eager happiness. While I do feel there's a certain amount of depth missing despite all that we know about him, I still think he's a good character. He's a solid guy that we root for from the very start. His honest reticence in beginning something or jumping into the club scene in an attempt to get over his ex is admirable and I like that it gave Jason a chance to show Tomy just what he could have instead.
I liked Jason quite a bit. He's a giant of a man with the softest, most earnest heart ever. All he wants out of life is love and happiness and there's something about Tomy that calls to that part of him. Jason is direct, yet subtle. He knows Tomy isn't ready for something more romantic but for all Jason does to further their friendship he makes just enough overtures to stay out of the friend-zone.
Their dance, both figuratively and literally, stokes a slow-burning passion that creates a far better foundation for the men than the years of shallow interest Tomy mistook for love from Sean. The story was light, happy, and a very easy read. There were times that it felt like it dragged. When I say it's a slow-burn type of story, slow is the operative word here. Months and months go by of dance classes, knitting projects, and awkwardly withheld flirting. Once they were on the same page, though, the tender passion they feel for one another is palpable and I felt myself breathing out, "Finally...!" The end of the story was equally tender and sweet rounding out the light, heartfelt story of love and healing broken hearts.
Tomy Peralta is looking to buy his mother and sister Christmas presents. He decides that since they are both avid knitters he'll buy them something from their favorite yarn store. Since he doesn't really know what to buy them, he asks the store owner Jason Winters what he should buy. He is instantly attracted to Jason but since he's in a committed relationship and hopefully soon to be engaged, he just enjoys the view. Jason is also immediately attracted to Tomy but when he hears of Tomy's committed relationship he doesn't make a move.
The new year has started and Tomy is now a single guy and still depressed over the loss of his ex. His mother talks him into going to the yarn store to learn to knit. This starts a friendship between Tomy and Jason. A couple months into Tomy's lessons, Jason decides he wants to learn to dance, so that he doesn't look like a fool at his sister's upcoming wedding. He goes to Tomy's dance studio to get private lessons. This strengthens the attraction between Tomy and Jason and they slowly start dating, holding off on getting intimate too soon.
This is a slow friendship to lovers romance. It has all the feels of love and loss, depression and love again. I really liked that Tomy and Jason took things slowly so that Tomy was truly over his ex before they got serious. This allowed them to build a solid relationship that doesn't even get a small rocking when the ex steps back into the picture. I would have liked a little more heat and passion but it's still a good romance. Recommended for a easy read in a day.
Knitting a Broken Heart Back Together is a fun romance, which happens to begin in a yarn store.
Jason's a former football player who knits and owns a yarn store. Talk about an intriguing character. Meanwhile Tomy's a dance teacher who end up taking lessons from Jason. His heart's been broken and learning to knit soothes his soul, and well as mends his heart.
It's beautiful the way Jason is willing to wait for Tomy, as he's taken with the dancer when they meet. The evolution of their relationship is slow and natural, which makes it even more enjoyable. I love that they each have something to offer the other. The writing's seamless, the characters compelling, and the storyline emotionally rewarding.
Knitting a Broken Heart Back Together is a sweet and tender holiday-ish romance. With just 111 pages, it's a quick read when you're looking for a feel-good read.
The book is a slow burn, yet a very quick read. When Tomy's boyfriend breaks up with him, he meets Jason, who is instantly attracted but decides to bide his time and have Tomy get to know him while he gets over his breakup. As the month's pass, you get to know a little bit more about the two men and see their attraction develop, but the time-skips seem to gloss over the relationship development as the two knit and Tomy teaches Jason how to dance. The ending is sweet and makes you smile, but by the end, I hoped for more relationship development between the two to make their HEA that much more.