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Nate’s Last Tango
Nate's life couldn't be better. He's living with his rich boyfriend, Cameron, in New York while being wined and dined all over the city.
But when Nate decides to visit his friends back in Sydney, Cameron suggests they break it off for a while. Cam's cross-dressing butler is not impressed, and with the help of his lesbian aunt, they drag Cameron down-under to sort out his relationship and take in the sights of Mardi Gras!
With Nate at a loss to what went wrong, he faces the dim reality that love may have run its course.
But when Nate decides to visit his friends back in Sydney, Cameron suggests they break it off for a while. Cam's cross-dressing butler is not impressed, and with the help of his lesbian aunt, they drag Cameron down-under to sort out his relationship and take in the sights of Mardi Gras!
With Nate at a loss to what went wrong, he faces the dim reality that love may have run its course.
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131 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 26, 2017
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Kevin Klehr
20 books148 followersKevin lives with his husband, Warren, in their humble apartment (affectionately named Sabrina), in Australia’s own ‘Emerald City,’ Sydney.
His tall tales explore unrequited love in the theatre district of the Afterlife, romance between a dreamer and a realist, and a dystopian city addicted to social media.
His first novel, Drama Queens with Love Scenes, spawned a secondary character named Guy. Many readers argue that Guy, the insecure gay angel, is the star of the Actors and Angels book series. His popularity surprised the author. The third in this series, Drama Queens and Devilish Schemes, scored a Rainbow Award (judged by fans of queer fiction) for Best Gay Alternative Universe/Reality novel.
His novel, The Midnight Man, scored first place in the LGBT category of the Paranormal Romance Guild's Reviewer's Choice Awards, as well as winning the Fantasy category of the 2021 Gay Scribe Awards.
So, with his fictional guardian angel guiding him, Kevin hopes to bring more whimsical tales of love, life and friendship to his readers.
His tall tales explore unrequited love in the theatre district of the Afterlife, romance between a dreamer and a realist, and a dystopian city addicted to social media.
His first novel, Drama Queens with Love Scenes, spawned a secondary character named Guy. Many readers argue that Guy, the insecure gay angel, is the star of the Actors and Angels book series. His popularity surprised the author. The third in this series, Drama Queens and Devilish Schemes, scored a Rainbow Award (judged by fans of queer fiction) for Best Gay Alternative Universe/Reality novel.
His novel, The Midnight Man, scored first place in the LGBT category of the Paranormal Romance Guild's Reviewer's Choice Awards, as well as winning the Fantasy category of the 2021 Gay Scribe Awards.
So, with his fictional guardian angel guiding him, Kevin hopes to bring more whimsical tales of love, life and friendship to his readers.
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December 12, 2023
Lots of Misteps
Nate and Cameron are Ocean hopping a lot here in book 2. Whilst living with Cameron in NY they take little vacations in Barcelona, and a special one in Tokyo that brings them closer together.
But the road to HEA is full of speed bumps trying to slow them down or put a stop to their romance altogether.
Whilst meeting Mr and Mrs Charlton, Cameron’s parents, for the first time, Nate gets really drunk. Then Mrs C asks Nate a question and his answer shatters Cameron.
Cameron has his own issues which he’s never talked to Nate about, despite him asking several times.
Having started a small business venture together, Nate goes back to Sydney to open a second location there.
He receives a text message from Cameron after he lands that breaks him. ‘Don’t come back to NY, stay in Sydney’.
As usual it is Roger/Rowena, Cameron’s Housekeeper/Maid, who has to take the reins and bring these two guys back on track. It takes all of their friends, Lucy, Ben, Fox, Aunt Beverly and Roger, on both sides of the world to try and sort out this mess.
It is to Buenos Aires that Cameron’s Aunt Beverly sends them to sort out whatever’s the problem.
It’s during a gay pub crawl that they meet several gay couples, all older, who have no trouble dishing out advice about how to keep the romance alive in committed relationships.
Is this what they need to hear?
The past needs to be left behind or at least discussed.
I’ve liked these two books from Kevin Klehr a mature Australian man in a long term relationship. He hasn’t written here any blow by blow descriptions of steamy sessions. They do happen (fade to black) but he seems to focus more on the ordinary, natural development of the relationship,mundane issues, disagreements, compromises etc. it kept the story moving along nicely right to the HEA.
Nate and Cameron are Ocean hopping a lot here in book 2. Whilst living with Cameron in NY they take little vacations in Barcelona, and a special one in Tokyo that brings them closer together.
But the road to HEA is full of speed bumps trying to slow them down or put a stop to their romance altogether.
Whilst meeting Mr and Mrs Charlton, Cameron’s parents, for the first time, Nate gets really drunk. Then Mrs C asks Nate a question and his answer shatters Cameron.
Cameron has his own issues which he’s never talked to Nate about, despite him asking several times.
Having started a small business venture together, Nate goes back to Sydney to open a second location there.
He receives a text message from Cameron after he lands that breaks him. ‘Don’t come back to NY, stay in Sydney’.
As usual it is Roger/Rowena, Cameron’s Housekeeper/Maid, who has to take the reins and bring these two guys back on track. It takes all of their friends, Lucy, Ben, Fox, Aunt Beverly and Roger, on both sides of the world to try and sort out this mess.
It is to Buenos Aires that Cameron’s Aunt Beverly sends them to sort out whatever’s the problem.
It’s during a gay pub crawl that they meet several gay couples, all older, who have no trouble dishing out advice about how to keep the romance alive in committed relationships.
Is this what they need to hear?
The past needs to be left behind or at least discussed.
I’ve liked these two books from Kevin Klehr a mature Australian man in a long term relationship. He hasn’t written here any blow by blow descriptions of steamy sessions. They do happen (fade to black) but he seems to focus more on the ordinary, natural development of the relationship,mundane issues, disagreements, compromises etc. it kept the story moving along nicely right to the HEA.
July 25, 2017
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Rating 3.5*s
Nate’s Last Tango’s the sequel to Nate and the New Yorker by Kevin Klehr. The book’s well written and nicely edited, and it had a great flow to the storyline.
I had high hopes for this book after reading the first one. The blurb for this book does a great job of giving us an idea of what to expect from the book unlike the blurb for Nate and the New Yorker. And I have to agree with this line from the blurb. With Nate at a loss to what went wrong, he faces the dim reality that love may have run its course. Because for the life of me, I can’t understand why these two people are still together. They’re both a little immature and have issues communicating. Both believe that drinking large quantities of alcohol will make everything better, but it doesn’t. And instead of dealing with the issues in their relationship and whether they should stay together, they’re worrying about who loves each other more. And they keep going on vacations to stay in the honeymoon phase of their relationship.
The book had me at times rooting for them to work out their relationship and then one of them would do something which would make me face-palm my forehead and then I would be rooting for them to break up. The book just tugged me back and forth and even getting to the end of the book, I’m still not sure if I am rooting for them to continue their relationship or just admit defeat. They did get some very good advice from a long-term couple in Buenos Aires but only time will tell if they take their advice and stick to it or if they go back to drinking and vacations to try and fix their problems.
This book’s a very good depiction of a true to life relationship, but I have a hard time connecting with either Nate or Cameron. The book’s told in the first person from Nathan’s POV, so I had a hard time connecting with Cameron since I couldn’t see what was inside his head and there are no sex scenes so I couldn’t feel the intimate connection between them. The butler Roger/Rowena’s still a blast, although my brain needs brain bleach for that one scene (my poor eyes). And Aunt Beverley’s still a riot. I actually liked Ben and Fox in this book and found myself rooting for their friends with benefits relationship.
So if there’s a third book in the series, I will be reading it to find out what happened to Ben and Fox and hope for the best with Nate and Cameron.
*** I would like to thank the author for the privilege and opportunity of reading this ARC. My review is an honest opinion of the book ***
Rating 3.5*s
Nate’s Last Tango’s the sequel to Nate and the New Yorker by Kevin Klehr. The book’s well written and nicely edited, and it had a great flow to the storyline.
I had high hopes for this book after reading the first one. The blurb for this book does a great job of giving us an idea of what to expect from the book unlike the blurb for Nate and the New Yorker. And I have to agree with this line from the blurb. With Nate at a loss to what went wrong, he faces the dim reality that love may have run its course. Because for the life of me, I can’t understand why these two people are still together. They’re both a little immature and have issues communicating. Both believe that drinking large quantities of alcohol will make everything better, but it doesn’t. And instead of dealing with the issues in their relationship and whether they should stay together, they’re worrying about who loves each other more. And they keep going on vacations to stay in the honeymoon phase of their relationship.
The book had me at times rooting for them to work out their relationship and then one of them would do something which would make me face-palm my forehead and then I would be rooting for them to break up. The book just tugged me back and forth and even getting to the end of the book, I’m still not sure if I am rooting for them to continue their relationship or just admit defeat. They did get some very good advice from a long-term couple in Buenos Aires but only time will tell if they take their advice and stick to it or if they go back to drinking and vacations to try and fix their problems.
This book’s a very good depiction of a true to life relationship, but I have a hard time connecting with either Nate or Cameron. The book’s told in the first person from Nathan’s POV, so I had a hard time connecting with Cameron since I couldn’t see what was inside his head and there are no sex scenes so I couldn’t feel the intimate connection between them. The butler Roger/Rowena’s still a blast, although my brain needs brain bleach for that one scene (my poor eyes). And Aunt Beverley’s still a riot. I actually liked Ben and Fox in this book and found myself rooting for their friends with benefits relationship.
So if there’s a third book in the series, I will be reading it to find out what happened to Ben and Fox and hope for the best with Nate and Cameron.
*** I would like to thank the author for the privilege and opportunity of reading this ARC. My review is an honest opinion of the book ***
March 29, 2022
The follow up to Nate and the New Yorker, this is more serious and less fun, a painful, angsty read that make you feel sad for Nathan and Cameron, but still a wonderful read, and it did have a couple of brief funny moments.
November 22, 2017
*~~*ARC kindly provided by the author to me in exchange for an honest review *~~*
[Note: this is a combined review of the two books; I had the two single ebook copies on hand for my review; I also post my review for the single books; in my review I gave 3.5 stars]
It's really a pity I can't give this book 4 or even more stars but although it didn't started bad, I was left confused and I had the feeling the things were pretty rushed.
When Nate and Cameron first met in Prague is expected a slower development of their relationship. The one moment, Nate and his friends didn't know him and suddenly both guys were having a walk in the city. And without any reasonable explanation Cameron was gone.
It wasn't the first time the series left my a bit unsatified; Nate is a nice person but is not really sure if he is able to have a relationship, yet he is pretty soon bonded with Cameron. I actually had hard times in understanding Nate, his motives and luckily at some point in the book it was revealed - and this was the twist I needed. I must say it surprised me extremely and it was pleasant to have finally an explanation, though it was - too my utmost exhaustion - perpetually themasized and the major problem for Cam's and Nate's arguements.
As I said the relationship was a pretty fast one in being set, this is the main aspect why the two guys have so many problems and the two books actually dealing with their problems on and on. It's kinda annoying to the one reader, I was only mildly annoyed and stressed by the two guys. I always hoped for the "sparks", I couldn't really get into them several times, although I was a bit more "on Nate's side".
If you expect graphic sex in the book you get - despite a few inuendo working towards the act - nothing. This is pretty honest to say but it's true. Still it is nice to see their connection - when you feel it. I was - as I said - mostly confused by their actions, and hence by their way in solving - or even not - their problems.
The books were mostly pleasant because of the side-character, although there are also complaints. I really couldn't understand why the character or Roger, the butler alias Rowena was put into the book; though he/she is a nice supportive character the cross-dressing theme was... mildly told a bit misplaced.
In combination with Cam's aunt it was a nice and funny combo and did a better purpose. I actually liked her. I didn't liked Nate's friend Lucy occasionally and sometimes I was a bit confused by her also. The side-story with Ben and his new boyfriend/lover was... okay, I get there were a lot of helpful tips for Nate at the end though it could either been expanded more or getting a bit less space in the book, in either way it was not satisfiying enough.
Overall the review sounds more harsh than it was intended, I enjoyed it still it couldn't cope my expectations and things were missing, the character's behaviour was sometimes so confusing and - I admit it - I was getting angry about them. The twist in the first book was the needed thing to give the series 3.5 stars instead of only 3. For more it wasn't this good. It's a bit a shame because the blurb sounded so good and the covers are great made by the talented Natasha Snow (and if you lay both books next to each other they make a nice full picture.)
Review originally posted on my blog with added content Mikku-chan / A world full of words
[Note: this is a combined review of the two books; I had the two single ebook copies on hand for my review; I also post my review for the single books; in my review I gave 3.5 stars]
It's really a pity I can't give this book 4 or even more stars but although it didn't started bad, I was left confused and I had the feeling the things were pretty rushed.
When Nate and Cameron first met in Prague is expected a slower development of their relationship. The one moment, Nate and his friends didn't know him and suddenly both guys were having a walk in the city. And without any reasonable explanation Cameron was gone.
It wasn't the first time the series left my a bit unsatified; Nate is a nice person but is not really sure if he is able to have a relationship, yet he is pretty soon bonded with Cameron. I actually had hard times in understanding Nate, his motives and luckily at some point in the book it was revealed - and this was the twist I needed. I must say it surprised me extremely and it was pleasant to have finally an explanation, though it was - too my utmost exhaustion - perpetually themasized and the major problem for Cam's and Nate's arguements.
As I said the relationship was a pretty fast one in being set, this is the main aspect why the two guys have so many problems and the two books actually dealing with their problems on and on. It's kinda annoying to the one reader, I was only mildly annoyed and stressed by the two guys. I always hoped for the "sparks", I couldn't really get into them several times, although I was a bit more "on Nate's side".
If you expect graphic sex in the book you get - despite a few inuendo working towards the act - nothing. This is pretty honest to say but it's true. Still it is nice to see their connection - when you feel it. I was - as I said - mostly confused by their actions, and hence by their way in solving - or even not - their problems.
The books were mostly pleasant because of the side-character, although there are also complaints. I really couldn't understand why the character or Roger, the butler alias Rowena was put into the book; though he/she is a nice supportive character the cross-dressing theme was... mildly told a bit misplaced.
In combination with Cam's aunt it was a nice and funny combo and did a better purpose. I actually liked her. I didn't liked Nate's friend Lucy occasionally and sometimes I was a bit confused by her also. The side-story with Ben and his new boyfriend/lover was... okay, I get there were a lot of helpful tips for Nate at the end though it could either been expanded more or getting a bit less space in the book, in either way it was not satisfiying enough.
Overall the review sounds more harsh than it was intended, I enjoyed it still it couldn't cope my expectations and things were missing, the character's behaviour was sometimes so confusing and - I admit it - I was getting angry about them. The twist in the first book was the needed thing to give the series 3.5 stars instead of only 3. For more it wasn't this good. It's a bit a shame because the blurb sounded so good and the covers are great made by the talented Natasha Snow (and if you lay both books next to each other they make a nice full picture.)
Review originally posted on my blog with added content Mikku-chan / A world full of words
July 26, 2017
I hadn't realised this book was part of a series before I offered to review it, but luckily enough you don't need to have read the first one to enjoy this tale.
Australian native Nate has been living with his boyfriend in New York for a few months now and then comes the day he's dreading - meeting the parents. He and Cameron have started a business designing and selling t-shirts together with artwork by local artists, but it hasn't been doing very well. At least not yet.
After a disastrous meeting with Cameron's parents, Nate flies back to Australia to see about setting up a store there and to see his friends. He isn't prepared for a video call from Cameron who wants them to have some time apart, that he needs to sort out things in his head.
Nate is shocked, he had no idea Cameron felt like this and he worries that they are over. Can he get their relationship back on track?
This was a fun light-hearted read with some wry humour and witty one-liners. Nate and Cam are both very likable and relatable characters, but sometimes I felt like locking the two of them in a room and not let them out again until they sorted things out properly.
It's a short book, but a complete story with a well-rounded secondary cast. Nate and Cam are both unsure - Nate worries that Cam is supporting him because he has rich parents and Cam wonders if he will ever measure up to Nate's lost love who died. They have quirks and flaws, just like real people.
My two niggles and they are niggles because it took away some of the enjoyment for me, was that there were very few dialogue tags. That's fine if there are only two people talking, you can easily realise who is speaking. But with four or more people in a scene, it got a bit confusing. There's nothing wrong with the occasional, 'he said', 'she said'. The other one was an over use of epithets, 'my boyfriend', 'my friend' etc. What was wrong with using their names?
Anyway, despite my own personal niggles, it was a fun, relaxing read without too much angst and leaves you with a smile.
Australian native Nate has been living with his boyfriend in New York for a few months now and then comes the day he's dreading - meeting the parents. He and Cameron have started a business designing and selling t-shirts together with artwork by local artists, but it hasn't been doing very well. At least not yet.
After a disastrous meeting with Cameron's parents, Nate flies back to Australia to see about setting up a store there and to see his friends. He isn't prepared for a video call from Cameron who wants them to have some time apart, that he needs to sort out things in his head.
Nate is shocked, he had no idea Cameron felt like this and he worries that they are over. Can he get their relationship back on track?
This was a fun light-hearted read with some wry humour and witty one-liners. Nate and Cam are both very likable and relatable characters, but sometimes I felt like locking the two of them in a room and not let them out again until they sorted things out properly.
It's a short book, but a complete story with a well-rounded secondary cast. Nate and Cam are both unsure - Nate worries that Cam is supporting him because he has rich parents and Cam wonders if he will ever measure up to Nate's lost love who died. They have quirks and flaws, just like real people.
My two niggles and they are niggles because it took away some of the enjoyment for me, was that there were very few dialogue tags. That's fine if there are only two people talking, you can easily realise who is speaking. But with four or more people in a scene, it got a bit confusing. There's nothing wrong with the occasional, 'he said', 'she said'. The other one was an over use of epithets, 'my boyfriend', 'my friend' etc. What was wrong with using their names?
Anyway, despite my own personal niggles, it was a fun, relaxing read without too much angst and leaves you with a smile.
July 15, 2017
I received a copy of Nate’s Last Tango by Kevin Klehr via IndiGo Marketing & Design in exchange for an honest review. This book is a sequel to Nate and the New Yorker, but luckily for me, it is not necessary to have read the first to appreciate Last Tango. The book is an entertaining take on what happens after the HEA for two very different men. Cameron is the typical New Yorker, somewhat uptight and expecting the worst in any scenario. Nate also is typical, but Austrailian, so he is much more laid-back and usually enjoys the moment, even if he is haunted by the memory of his first love. The difference between the two cultures struck me most forcibly when I was fortunate enough to spend a month in Australia after living in NYC for a number of years. Since this is a romance, Nate and Cam do find their way to a presumably permanent HEA, but not without both almost self-destructing a number of times. This was a fun, frothy read for me and I would definitely read the author again!
July 24, 2020
Funny and sweet but I'll be honest. I didn't think Cameron was acting spoiled or out of line. Nate was acting like cam was second. I'm glad they both matured and realize what they have together.
September 16, 2017
Title: Nate's Last Tango
Author: Kevin Klehr
Series: Nate and Cameron Book 2
Publisher: NineStar Press
Reviewer: Mollien
Release Date: June 26, 2017
Genre(s): Male/Male Romance
Page Count: 131 pages
Heat Level: 3 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Review:
This is the second book in this series. Where the first book, Nate and the New Yorker was a fun fast romance showcasing how Nate and Cameron met and fell in love. The second book Nate’s Last Tango shows us just how fragile love can be. Cameron has wined and dined Nate all over New York, but Nate misses his home and his friends back in Sydney, Australia. After a long flight home, Nate finds out that Cameron is having second thoughts about their relationship. What happened? Everything was perfect, or was it? Knowing that Cameron and Nate belong together, Cameron’s wacky, cross-dressing butler and Cameron’s colorful, lesbian aunt drag Cameron back to the other side of the world to bring the insecure couple back together. The chemistry between Nate and Cameron is just as strong and hot as it was in the first book, but Nate’s departed love keeps getting in the way of things, figuratively and literally. The pacing is fast and is laugh out loud strangely funny. It is a short story that can easily be read in one sitting making it an excellent choice for your flight to somewhere or your commute to work. Since these two obviously belong together, I can assure you a happy ever after ending to bring a smile to your face. In this second book, we get a better glimpse into the characters making them all the more enjoyable.
PLOT: 4 Stars
CHEMISTRY: 4 Stars
PACING: 4 Stars
ENDING: 4 Stars
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: 4 Stars
Review Copy of Nate's Last Tango provided by the Ninestar Press I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. Reviewed by Mollien from Alpha Book Club
Author: Kevin Klehr
Series: Nate and Cameron Book 2
Publisher: NineStar Press
Reviewer: Mollien
Release Date: June 26, 2017
Genre(s): Male/Male Romance
Page Count: 131 pages
Heat Level: 3 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Nate’s life couldn’t be better. He’s living with his rich boyfriend, Cameron, in New York while being wined and dined all over the city.
But when Nate decides to visit his friends back in Sydney, Cameron suggests they break it off for a while. Cam’s cross-dressing butler is not impressed, and with the help of his lesbian aunt, they drag Cameron down-under to sort out his relationship and take in the sights of Mardi Gras!
With Nate at a loss to what went wrong, he faces the dim reality that love may have run its course.
Review:
This is the second book in this series. Where the first book, Nate and the New Yorker was a fun fast romance showcasing how Nate and Cameron met and fell in love. The second book Nate’s Last Tango shows us just how fragile love can be. Cameron has wined and dined Nate all over New York, but Nate misses his home and his friends back in Sydney, Australia. After a long flight home, Nate finds out that Cameron is having second thoughts about their relationship. What happened? Everything was perfect, or was it? Knowing that Cameron and Nate belong together, Cameron’s wacky, cross-dressing butler and Cameron’s colorful, lesbian aunt drag Cameron back to the other side of the world to bring the insecure couple back together. The chemistry between Nate and Cameron is just as strong and hot as it was in the first book, but Nate’s departed love keeps getting in the way of things, figuratively and literally. The pacing is fast and is laugh out loud strangely funny. It is a short story that can easily be read in one sitting making it an excellent choice for your flight to somewhere or your commute to work. Since these two obviously belong together, I can assure you a happy ever after ending to bring a smile to your face. In this second book, we get a better glimpse into the characters making them all the more enjoyable.
PLOT: 4 Stars
CHEMISTRY: 4 Stars
PACING: 4 Stars
ENDING: 4 Stars
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: 4 Stars
Review Copy of Nate's Last Tango provided by the Ninestar Press I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. Reviewed by Mollien from Alpha Book Club
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