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Handy Harry

Erin M. Leaf (Goodreads Author)

3.54 · Rating details · 37 ratings · 11 reviews

Reclusive artist Rufus Ward’s house needs repair, but he hates demolition and dust. However, when handyman Harry Hande rings his doorbell, Rufus lets him in. He’s everything the famous painter likes in a man: young, sexy, and somewhat confused about his sexuality. Rufus thought he was done with dating, but Harry is hot enough to push him from loneliness into love.

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Published September 30th 2015 by Evernight Publishing

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Oct 06, 2015 James Cox rated it really liked it

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Dec 13, 2015 Tina rated it it was amazing

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I adore author Erin M. Leaf. I would read anything she wrote. Handy Harry is another memorable read from a great author. Rufus Ward is a famous, reclusive painter. He has his quirks. He also has a pesky sister who insists that the much needed repairs on his house be done. So she hires Harry.
Harry is young. He is also saving money so he can get out of his brother's house. His brother is not supportive or nice to live with. I wish that had been explored more in this book. I felt it would have rea ...more

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Jan 18, 2016 Annette Gisby rated it it was amazing

Shelves: gay-themes, glbt, humour, male-male-romance

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A short but engrossing tale with two adorable male leads, who are awkward but soon get over it. Rufus Ward is a reclusive painter who hasn't dated anyone in over five years. He's mostly dated women, but is bisexual and just doesn't want the hassle of trying to explain it to all and sundry. His house is falling down around his ears, but he barely notices, so engrossed is he in his art. It's up to his sister to arrange f First reviewed at The Romance Reviews:

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A short but engrossing tale with two adorable male leads, who are awkward but soon get over it. Rufus Ward is a reclusive painter who hasn't dated anyone in over five years. He's mostly dated women, but is bisexual and just doesn't want the hassle of trying to explain it to all and sundry. His house is falling down around his ears, but he barely notices, so engrossed is he in his art. It's up to his sister to arrange for a handyman to come and fix those odd jobs that he never seems to get around to. Rufus is annoyed and opens the door to give the hanydman a piece of his mind, but the words dry up when he sees the handsome man standing there.

Harry Hande is young to have his own contracting business, but he's good at his job and he needs the money so he can move out and away from his older brother who does nothing but complain--about his job, his life, everything about Harry's life. Harry has always considered himself straight, but that was before he came face to face with Rufus Ward, the painter whose art Harry has loved for years and even managed to buy some prints.

Working on the house is very disconcerting, especially when Rufus stares at him with such intensity and then comes the day when Rufus asks him to model for him...

Sometimes a reader might feel cheated when they read a short story or novella, but that certainly isn't the case with Handy Harry. Ms. Leaf has written a complete story with deep characterization and engaging leads. Harry and Rufus are both so awkward around each other at first and I have to admit I do have a bit of a soft spot when it comes to characters who are a bit unsure. Not everyone in the world is confident and outgoing and it is wonderful to see less confident characters get their happily ever after, too.

The book has a bit of unresolved sexual tension before Harry and Rufus finally get together and when they do, it is even hotter due to the build-up over those few weeks when they yearn from afar. The love scenes themselves are erotic and explicit, but without being coarse. You get the connection between the two characters, there is emotional depth as well as the physical acts. Rufus and Harry are both wonderful characters and I for one wouldn't mind a longer adventure with these two.

If you like a slight bit of angst before the happily ever after, give it a try. You'll be glad you did.

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Oct 20, 2015 QUEERcentric Books rated it it was amazing

Reviewed by Kelley Austin for QUEERcentric Books

Handy Harry by Erin Leaf is a story of finding the right person in a place you never, ever would have looked.

Harry is a handy man and Rufus is a famous artist, two different people from separate worlds that collide together.

Rufus is wealthy and has led a comfortable life, never caring about money, but his sister pushes him into finally having work done on his home, which he has neglected. The only problem is the guy that she hired to do the work—we ...more

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Nov 04, 2015 The TBR Pile *Book review site* rated it really liked it

Both of the characters in this story are well formed and the story is well written. It is fun watching both Rufus and Harry’s approach to first friendship then love. FULL REVIEW: http://thetbrpile.weebly.com/reviews/... ...more

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Oct 24, 2015 Carolyn Elias rated it it was amazing

Totally a sweet, fun short story, leaves you with a smile on your face!

I really enjoyed this sweet bromance. The artist and the handy man was a fun read that leaves you with a smile on your face for the implied HEA!

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Nov 29, 2015 Ann rated it liked it

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A little too insta-love to completely buy into the relationship, but I liked how the author portrayed the age difference and their attitudes. A little bit more depth and background would have been perfect.

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Aug 23, 2018 Morgan Skye rated it really liked it

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This would totally have gotten all the stars had it been longer. I LOVED the GFY thing and the reclusive artist meets hot handy man thing but everything moved so fast ☹

I know this is erotica but there was enough there to make it more substantial – Erin Leaf is really good at character development – so I was hoping for more.

However, as far as fantasy “quickies” go – this is a winner! We get a bit of hot smexy times, some gay virgin sex and a lot of self discovery.

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Oct 03, 2015 Simone rated it liked it

3.5 stars

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I liked this short out for you story! I wonder if Ellie (view spoiler). It was insta-love, but believable. ...more

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Oct 17, 2015 Julesmarie rated it liked it

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Fun and entertaining. Insta-love-y but interesting enough to be worth the 99 cents at ARe.

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Erin M. Leaf is a bestselling romance novelist (the steamier the better) with a specialty in edgy erotic tension. She loves sci-fi, suspense, rubenesque, new adult, paranormal, menage, alternative romance, and all the flavors in between! She also writes romance as Marie E. Blossom.

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