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Adrift
Cruising, Book #1 After Andrew Wentz loses his job, his parents take pity and invite him to join them on a Mediterranean cruise. He jumps at the chance, but once he’s aboard, he feels guilty. Shouldn’t he be figuring out what to do with his pathetic life instead of lazing around on a ship? The cruise was supposed to be Eric Schofield’s honeymoon, but one cheating fiancé later, he’s traveling solo. Fine. He’s been working too much anyway, so a vacation is exactly what the doctor ordered. He’s on a boat with plenty of hot men, and he’s determined to invite as many of them as he can into his stateroom’s king sized bed. When the two men run into each other—literally—it’s crush at first sight. Now Andrew can’t think of anyone else, and Eric only wants one man in his bed. The sparks fly, and it’s the perfect vacation fling, especially since ten days isn’t nearly enough time to develop feelings. At least, it’s not supposed to be. This transgender gay romance is 49,000 words.
200 pages, Paperback
First published May 7, 2018
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L.A. Witt
226 books2,732 followersL.A. Witt and her husband have been exiled from Spain and sent to live in Maine because rhymes are fun. She now divides her time between writing, assuring people she is aware that Maine is cold, wondering where to put her next tattoo, and trying to reason with a surly Maine coon. Rumor has it her arch nemesis, Lauren Gallagher, is also somewhere in the wilds of New England, which is why L.A. is also spending a portion of her time training a team of spec ops lobsters.
Authors Ann Gallagher and Lori A. Witt have been asked to assist in lobster training, but they "have books to write" and "need to focus on our careers" and "don't you think this rivalry has gotten a little out of hand?" They're probably just helping Lauren raise her army of squirrels trained to ride moose into battle.
Visit her website at http://www.gallagherwitt.com/.
Authors Ann Gallagher and Lori A. Witt have been asked to assist in lobster training, but they "have books to write" and "need to focus on our careers" and "don't you think this rivalry has gotten a little out of hand?" They're probably just helping Lauren raise her army of squirrels trained to ride moose into battle.
Visit her website at http://www.gallagherwitt.com/.
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September 13, 2018
4 Stars
Adrift tells the story of a sizzling vacation fling that ignites between professionally challenged Andrew and newly un-engaged Eric when they fortuitously meet on a Mediterranean cruise.
What begins as something fun, steamy, and casual, soon develops into some serious potential for a more profound relationship between Andrew and Eric.
As the two men near the end of their time at sea they must decide if what they have shared is simply a memorable holiday fling or whether they have the makings for something truly special and worth fighting for.
I really enjoyed this one. I adored both MCs and I liked the calm pace their relationship followed from holiday fling to more. There was no insta-love here, but there was insta-lust. I loved witnessing those first few times Andrew and Eric locked eyes across the deck and/or crowded room. They shared some delicious heartbeat skipping moments of initial desire and longing that I love in my romance reads, and then, as they got to know one another, on a sexual and emotional level, it built into a really easy and comfortable connection that I had no trouble believing could and would develop into something lasting, if given the chance.
This story had a solid HFN ending, but that’s expected, as this is just the first part of a bigger series following Andrew and Eric through the early stages of their blossoming romance.
Adrift turned out to be a really charming and sexy little story. It was especially great to read another M/M romance featuring a transgender character in a lead role and I look forward to seeing what comes next for Andrew and Eric in the sequel (Ashore).
Adrift tells the story of a sizzling vacation fling that ignites between professionally challenged Andrew and newly un-engaged Eric when they fortuitously meet on a Mediterranean cruise.
What begins as something fun, steamy, and casual, soon develops into some serious potential for a more profound relationship between Andrew and Eric.
As the two men near the end of their time at sea they must decide if what they have shared is simply a memorable holiday fling or whether they have the makings for something truly special and worth fighting for.
I really enjoyed this one. I adored both MCs and I liked the calm pace their relationship followed from holiday fling to more. There was no insta-love here, but there was insta-lust. I loved witnessing those first few times Andrew and Eric locked eyes across the deck and/or crowded room. They shared some delicious heartbeat skipping moments of initial desire and longing that I love in my romance reads, and then, as they got to know one another, on a sexual and emotional level, it built into a really easy and comfortable connection that I had no trouble believing could and would develop into something lasting, if given the chance.
This story had a solid HFN ending, but that’s expected, as this is just the first part of a bigger series following Andrew and Eric through the early stages of their blossoming romance.
Adrift turned out to be a really charming and sexy little story. It was especially great to read another M/M romance featuring a transgender character in a lead role and I look forward to seeing what comes next for Andrew and Eric in the sequel (Ashore).
April 29, 2019
3.5 Stars
Really, this is exactly like the blurb says.
Two complete strangers looking for a bit of escape on their respective “vacations” hook up and though the attraction is instant, can something more develop in a short 10 days?
Well, yes it can!
Easy. Pretty smexy. Minimal angst.
This ends on a HFN as Eric and Andrew decide to extend their trip together… I have no doubt they’ll find a more concrete happy ending in the sequel!
Really, this is exactly like the blurb says.
Two complete strangers looking for a bit of escape on their respective “vacations” hook up and though the attraction is instant, can something more develop in a short 10 days?
Well, yes it can!
Easy. Pretty smexy. Minimal angst.
This ends on a HFN as Eric and Andrew decide to extend their trip together… I have no doubt they’ll find a more concrete happy ending in the sequel!
May 17, 2018
Two men, ten days, and tones of chemistry lighting up the Mediterranean waters…
I had happened to catch wind of this book being written months ago on some facebook discussion that, to be honest, I haven’t a clue what the original post was about. Something about being transgender or writing transgender characters…something in that general vein, I’m sure. Anyways, L.A. Witt mentioned that she was writing a new book that featured a trans guy as an MC and I immediately made a note of the title so I could request it when it finally came out. Witt had published a YA novel previously about a trans teen girl that I enjoyed, so I was looking forward to what she could do with a more adult trans guy in one of her stories. If you’ve read a wide breadth of Witt’s work you’ll know that she has a wide variety of styles, tropes, and sub-genres that she likes to explore, so I wasn’t exactly sure what I was getting when I requested the book, but being a fan of a lot of Witt’s works, I was fairly sure that I was going to get something that I at the very least enjoyed.
Adrift turns out to be about two men, Eric–a man who is on his honeymoon (sans his intended husband)–and Andrew–a recently unemployed man who accepted his parents offer of a cruise trip to the Mediterranean in the hopes that it will make him forget, at least for a while, that his life is seriously not going anywhere. They bump into each other at the beginning of the cruise, and continue to bump into each other, until one of them finally gets up the courage to approach the other and start what is the beginning of a wonderful friendship…with a hell of a lot of benefits. Neither expects the fling to last longer than the docking of the ship at the end of the cruise, but as the days go by that inevitable parting seems to become more and more a cause for concern. Because neither of them, it turns out, are ready to drift apart back in the real world.
Oh, yeah, and one of the MCs is trans…but I’m not telling you which one. Mostly because I really liked how the whole trans thing was handled in this book. It was mentioned when it needed to be, but for the most part it didn’t play any big role in the story at all. One of them is trans, they talk about it, figure out how to do all the sexy things…and then move the fuck along. It was kinda cool how casually it was handled in this book. This very much isn’t a Trans Story, it is instead a story that just happens to have a trans character in it. Being trans for this character wasn’t the be-all and end-all of his character arc. In fact most of the shit he is working thru in this story has absolutely nothing to do with being transgender. I very much liked Witt’s decision to do this.
There wasn’t a whole lot of “plot” in this story, most of the book focusing on scenes of the characters getting to know one another, or taking various side trips onto the mainland. Part of me liked the lazy, slow pace of it, interspersed with moments of fun and (very grown-up) excitement. It felt very vacation-y. And heaven knows that some of the places they visited sounded like a lot of fun. I’m not sure a Mediterranean cruise is ever something I’d actually want to go on, but this book certainly made the prospect enticing. However there were times when it kinda felt like having to sit thru someone showing you all their vacation pics. Witt’s (I’m guessing) first hand knowledge of these places did at least make the experience more bearable–especially seeing as these spots are not high on the list of places that receive top billing in romance novels and so at the very least didn’t feel like a rehash of something I’ve read about a hundred times. It just sometimes dragged down the already sedate pace of the story. The authenticity it lent the story is one of the reasons I wouldn’t say I wish it was missing from the book, but I will maybe wish that it had lent a bit more to the overall plot than mostly just showing us some very scenery.
On the whole, this was a very enjoyable story. If one that is best read on a lazy day where you can stretch out in the shade and dream of all the places you could be right at moment. The chemistry between the two characters is right there from the start, and having to spend a few hours watching them fall for each other is no chore. While I wish the book could have been a tad longer to help get them a bit farther in their relationship, what I got is still a very good story well worth the price of admission. Even if only to help you plan your next vacation.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
I had happened to catch wind of this book being written months ago on some facebook discussion that, to be honest, I haven’t a clue what the original post was about. Something about being transgender or writing transgender characters…something in that general vein, I’m sure. Anyways, L.A. Witt mentioned that she was writing a new book that featured a trans guy as an MC and I immediately made a note of the title so I could request it when it finally came out. Witt had published a YA novel previously about a trans teen girl that I enjoyed, so I was looking forward to what she could do with a more adult trans guy in one of her stories. If you’ve read a wide breadth of Witt’s work you’ll know that she has a wide variety of styles, tropes, and sub-genres that she likes to explore, so I wasn’t exactly sure what I was getting when I requested the book, but being a fan of a lot of Witt’s works, I was fairly sure that I was going to get something that I at the very least enjoyed.
Adrift turns out to be about two men, Eric–a man who is on his honeymoon (sans his intended husband)–and Andrew–a recently unemployed man who accepted his parents offer of a cruise trip to the Mediterranean in the hopes that it will make him forget, at least for a while, that his life is seriously not going anywhere. They bump into each other at the beginning of the cruise, and continue to bump into each other, until one of them finally gets up the courage to approach the other and start what is the beginning of a wonderful friendship…with a hell of a lot of benefits. Neither expects the fling to last longer than the docking of the ship at the end of the cruise, but as the days go by that inevitable parting seems to become more and more a cause for concern. Because neither of them, it turns out, are ready to drift apart back in the real world.
Oh, yeah, and one of the MCs is trans…but I’m not telling you which one. Mostly because I really liked how the whole trans thing was handled in this book. It was mentioned when it needed to be, but for the most part it didn’t play any big role in the story at all. One of them is trans, they talk about it, figure out how to do all the sexy things…and then move the fuck along. It was kinda cool how casually it was handled in this book. This very much isn’t a Trans Story, it is instead a story that just happens to have a trans character in it. Being trans for this character wasn’t the be-all and end-all of his character arc. In fact most of the shit he is working thru in this story has absolutely nothing to do with being transgender. I very much liked Witt’s decision to do this.
There wasn’t a whole lot of “plot” in this story, most of the book focusing on scenes of the characters getting to know one another, or taking various side trips onto the mainland. Part of me liked the lazy, slow pace of it, interspersed with moments of fun and (very grown-up) excitement. It felt very vacation-y. And heaven knows that some of the places they visited sounded like a lot of fun. I’m not sure a Mediterranean cruise is ever something I’d actually want to go on, but this book certainly made the prospect enticing. However there were times when it kinda felt like having to sit thru someone showing you all their vacation pics. Witt’s (I’m guessing) first hand knowledge of these places did at least make the experience more bearable–especially seeing as these spots are not high on the list of places that receive top billing in romance novels and so at the very least didn’t feel like a rehash of something I’ve read about a hundred times. It just sometimes dragged down the already sedate pace of the story. The authenticity it lent the story is one of the reasons I wouldn’t say I wish it was missing from the book, but I will maybe wish that it had lent a bit more to the overall plot than mostly just showing us some very scenery.
On the whole, this was a very enjoyable story. If one that is best read on a lazy day where you can stretch out in the shade and dream of all the places you could be right at moment. The chemistry between the two characters is right there from the start, and having to spend a few hours watching them fall for each other is no chore. While I wish the book could have been a tad longer to help get them a bit farther in their relationship, what I got is still a very good story well worth the price of admission. Even if only to help you plan your next vacation.
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April 12, 2021Dnf @38%
I was so looking forward to this title, with its trans rep and beautiful cover art. Ever since I read Witt's excellent 'The Master Will Appear', my expectations on a book of hers are high, hoping for an equally great read with this title.
Sadly that didn't happen, and I realised my recent Witt track record have a few not so good commonalities:
* The MCs voices too similar to tell them apart
* Frequent rehashing of events, making the story repetitive
* Internal monologue heavy
But mostly I found the story boring. It was almost like there was no plot, beside the mundane descriptions of being onboard a cruise ship.
The best part was the first hook up and intimate scene. This story would've worked much better for me if it'd been a short piece of erotica. The trans rep was handled well, although I hope the instructional quality in the bedroom scenes will be gone from romance novels eventually, so that trans characters can have just as smoking hot sex as the heroes and heroines of other types of romance pairings.
I was so looking forward to this title, with its trans rep and beautiful cover art. Ever since I read Witt's excellent 'The Master Will Appear', my expectations on a book of hers are high, hoping for an equally great read with this title.
Sadly that didn't happen, and I realised my recent Witt track record have a few not so good commonalities:
* The MCs voices too similar to tell them apart
* Frequent rehashing of events, making the story repetitive
* Internal monologue heavy
But mostly I found the story boring. It was almost like there was no plot, beside the mundane descriptions of being onboard a cruise ship.
The best part was the first hook up and intimate scene. This story would've worked much better for me if it'd been a short piece of erotica. The trans rep was handled well, although I hope the instructional quality in the bedroom scenes will be gone from romance novels eventually, so that trans characters can have just as smoking hot sex as the heroes and heroines of other types of romance pairings.
June 20, 2024
The story is a short, warm, sweet, no angst, romance that that takes place on a cruise ship after the two main characters meet at a mixer held on board. Andrew had just lost his job and his parents had invited him to join them on the cruise around the coast of Italy. Eric, who is Trans, had just broken up with his cheating fiancé and decided that he would take the honeymoon cruise they had planned before he discovered the cheating. The first day on the ship, the two guys bump into each other...literally...and from that moment, intrigue and interest are flat-out on the table. They do have two weeks after all, and what does happen, is a sweet, hot romance consisting of loads of sexy romance as well as many tender moments and real conversations that lead to them discovering they do have a genuine connection.
The way this story played out was perfect. It did start off with a somewhat "insta-lust" connection...but you know what they say about love and war...anything can happen. Both characters were willing to take advantage of the close proximity as well as the new shared attraction. Over the course of the story, what started between them as sex soon develops into friendship, allowing them to discover they not only were starting to love one another but that they really cared about each other and didn't want their time to end. Neither said “I love you" as some may have expected, which is partly why their romance was so perfect. Both Andrew and Eric recognize that they possibly have the capacity for love to happen, but they aren’t there yet. Close to the end of the two weeks Eric tosses out a suggestion to Andrew that would allow them to further explore what they might could have.
One thing in particular that I especially liked about several of the scenes is that neither Andrew nor Eric hemmed, hawed or fumbled around the fact that Eric is Trans. They openly, even if it was sometimes a bit awkward, discussed what Eric does and does not like, and Andrew asks when needed for more explanation and even some pointers...which Eric gladly gives. I realize that this is probably not the experience that many Trans people experience...it's not even the experience that many straight people experience...but it was what was happening between these two particular guys, and it was heartwarmingly beautiful.
The story wasn't intended to be a sexual orientation instruction manual. You can't teach everything about any type of sexuality in 200 pages of a book. Andrew's narration or connection with Eric, was never, in anyway, colored by disgust, or laced with criticism. I know there are some folks that will be offended but there are many others that will see it for what I believe this author was trying to achieve...a sexy, enjoyable, quick read with two wonderfully drawn characters.
The way this story played out was perfect. It did start off with a somewhat "insta-lust" connection...but you know what they say about love and war...anything can happen. Both characters were willing to take advantage of the close proximity as well as the new shared attraction. Over the course of the story, what started between them as sex soon develops into friendship, allowing them to discover they not only were starting to love one another but that they really cared about each other and didn't want their time to end. Neither said “I love you" as some may have expected, which is partly why their romance was so perfect. Both Andrew and Eric recognize that they possibly have the capacity for love to happen, but they aren’t there yet. Close to the end of the two weeks Eric tosses out a suggestion to Andrew that would allow them to further explore what they might could have.
One thing in particular that I especially liked about several of the scenes is that neither Andrew nor Eric hemmed, hawed or fumbled around the fact that Eric is Trans. They openly, even if it was sometimes a bit awkward, discussed what Eric does and does not like, and Andrew asks when needed for more explanation and even some pointers...which Eric gladly gives. I realize that this is probably not the experience that many Trans people experience...it's not even the experience that many straight people experience...but it was what was happening between these two particular guys, and it was heartwarmingly beautiful.
The story wasn't intended to be a sexual orientation instruction manual. You can't teach everything about any type of sexuality in 200 pages of a book. Andrew's narration or connection with Eric, was never, in anyway, colored by disgust, or laced with criticism. I know there are some folks that will be offended but there are many others that will see it for what I believe this author was trying to achieve...a sexy, enjoyable, quick read with two wonderfully drawn characters.
November 30, 2024
Being freshly unemployed Andrew Wentz decides to accepts his parents's invitation and join them on a Mediterranean cruise. Despite feeling guilty, after all he should be sitting at home with his worthless MBA and crushing debt and applying for jobs that required two MBAs, twenty years experience, and a notarized reference from God. he intents to have a good time in a sun chair with a tropical drink in my hand.
Eric Schofield should be honeymooning on this cruise, but he is boarding without his cheating fiancé, since I’d already paid for the cruise, so I might as well enjoy it. Having worked too much anyway, he is looking forward to a well deserved vacation in his stateroom with king sized bed and vowed to fuck as many men as possible in that thing. And on the balcony.
When Andrew and Eric run into each other, their is an immediate attraction. The sparks fly, and it’s the perfect vacation fling, especially since ten days isn’t nearly enough time to develop feelings.
Part of a 3-book series that has to be read in order:
The Cruising Trilogy
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April 24, 2018Available May 7th.
May 11, 2018
So Eric apologized to Chris for making Chris cheat on him, lol wow, that’s a new one. Oh and Eric wasn’t over Chris but was willing to date (or remain fuck buddies) with Andrew. Everything that could be wrong was wrong with this book.
May 11, 2018
4.5⭐
I liked this book a lot.
In the time span of a cruise in the Mediterranean (~ two weeks and half, more or less), two men meet and start something. First a sex buddies relationship, but then it becomes more. I really appreciate that there aren't big declarations of eternal love because two weeks are enough to start developing feelings and care about a person, but not enough to really fall in love, imo.
The book has some steamy scenes that are really really hot! Wow 😁
One of the mcs is a trans man and I appreciate that he is confident about his body and what he likes. I felt the connection between the mcs.
The ending is HFN, but I think there are the premises for a second book.
I liked this book a lot.
In the time span of a cruise in the Mediterranean (~ two weeks and half, more or less), two men meet and start something. First a sex buddies relationship, but then it becomes more. I really appreciate that there aren't big declarations of eternal love because two weeks are enough to start developing feelings and care about a person, but not enough to really fall in love, imo.
The book has some steamy scenes that are really really hot! Wow 😁
One of the mcs is a trans man and I appreciate that he is confident about his body and what he likes. I felt the connection between the mcs.
The ending is HFN, but I think there are the premises for a second book.
May 9, 2018
A Gem
Another L.A. Witt gem. Only pris I want more of these two hot guys. Beautiful story that was well written. I want more.
Another L.A. Witt gem. Only pris I want more of these two hot guys. Beautiful story that was well written. I want more.
May 31, 2018
It’s a sweet book but nothing much really happens other than them meeting and having sex (medium steam) in the cruise. Also, the end was very unfulfilling to me.
nope-not-for-me-not-interested
September 14, 2018DNF 30%
July 25, 2021
Light queer trans romance with quality steam
May 27, 2021
Yay for queer trans romance! I love them.
This one is about Eric, who goes on what was supposed to be his honeymoon alone after his fiance cheated on him. On the cruise he meets Andrew, who is there with his parents after losing his job and needing a vacation. They both are looking for some sort of escape and hit it off. I'm slightly annoyed the second book isn't available as an audio because it picks up literally right where this one left off (making me think it could've just been one book!) So I'm currently reading that as an ebook.
Rep: gay trans MC, gay MC
CW: explicit sex, discussion of cheating, job loss. That's it really, it's a pretty fluffy book.
This one is about Eric, who goes on what was supposed to be his honeymoon alone after his fiance cheated on him. On the cruise he meets Andrew, who is there with his parents after losing his job and needing a vacation. They both are looking for some sort of escape and hit it off. I'm slightly annoyed the second book isn't available as an audio because it picks up literally right where this one left off (making me think it could've just been one book!) So I'm currently reading that as an ebook.
Rep: gay trans MC, gay MC
CW: explicit sex, discussion of cheating, job loss. That's it really, it's a pretty fluffy book.
June 30, 2018
Lovely budding shipboard romance...
...though I don't really agree with how Eric forgave his ex and accepted partial blame. Hello! The man cheated and brought the person he cheated with into his and Eric's bed! He deserves castration and having them boiled then fed to him. Are you kidding me? No one, no matter how well adjusted and NICE, would allow that disrespect go by. It is not realistic.
So that is why this one gets two and a half stars.
...though I don't really agree with how Eric forgave his ex and accepted partial blame. Hello! The man cheated and brought the person he cheated with into his and Eric's bed! He deserves castration and having them boiled then fed to him. Are you kidding me? No one, no matter how well adjusted and NICE, would allow that disrespect go by. It is not realistic.
So that is why this one gets two and a half stars.
May 9, 2018
Really loved this one, I love L.A. Witt's books and I always forget she can write sweet sexy romance fabulously.
August 6, 2018
Some rebounds
Are meant to be something more. Don’t dwell on what you do or don’t think something is, just enjoy it.
Are meant to be something more. Don’t dwell on what you do or don’t think something is, just enjoy it.
December 30, 2018
Sweet, sexy, fun read. Can’t wait to read the next chapter.
September 3, 2018
On-board hook up that turns into a relationship within a few days. It would have been easy to mess this up and make it tacky due to the short time span the story is set in, but it’s anything but.
I also love how one of the MCs is trans, which is important for representation, but it was so seamlessly part of the story without being a big deal. As it should be.
Lovely descriptions of the places the cruise ship stopped at too - made me long to visit Spain.
I also love how one of the MCs is trans, which is important for representation, but it was so seamlessly part of the story without being a big deal. As it should be.
Lovely descriptions of the places the cruise ship stopped at too - made me long to visit Spain.
May 31, 2018
3.5 stars.. The start was okay, but later in the story i found the dialogue hard keep track of who was speaking esp in sex scenes. A great connection from the moment when they both run into each other on-board. Eric is a trans guy looking for hookups but what he finds is much more. This has a lot of bedroom scenes and playing tourist. Angst for Eric over his relationship with Chris and Andrew stressing over getting a job.
Eric onboard a ship for the next 10 days which would've been his honeymoon. A well earn't vacation for Eric from his cyber-security company.
Andrew 32 was boarding the same ship with his parents. Being unemployment and looking for work had been disastrous.
Eric onboard a ship for the next 10 days which would've been his honeymoon. A well earn't vacation for Eric from his cyber-security company.
Andrew 32 was boarding the same ship with his parents. Being unemployment and looking for work had been disastrous.
June 15, 2018
The first in a new series from author L.A. Witt, Adrift is a fun, light romance and a great start to the series! There was only one thing I was skeptical about, which I discuss in my review.
May 22, 2018
I really hate the open final , especially because I'm not too convinced by Eric sentiments and needs. It's obvious that he is in rebound while poor Andrew is ready to fall in love. I would like know more about the two though, both have chemistry going a lot.
00-mm-horrible-disaster-fail-dnf
May 9, 2018Pass!! Not my cup of tea!! Note to self: See private notes!!
June 17, 2018
Loved this cover. The book was enjoyable, nothing special. 3.5 starts, rounded up.
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August 17, 2021
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Andrew has lot his job. He didn’t really love the job, but he had it. His parents are going on a Mediterranean cruise and they invite him along since he has the time. He goes, but he’s feeling guilty about not embarking on his job search. On his first day he runs into Eric and he’s intrigued.
Eric is supposed to be on his honeymoon. But instead, he discovered he ex cheating (thankfully before the wedding) and is now on a solo vacation – the first one he’s taken in literally years. He’s a cybersecurity consultant and he’s been working for years with his brother to get their business going. This may have contributed to the demise of his relationship. When he runs into Andrew, he’s surprise with how much he likes what he sees.
When they meet up at the LGBT mixer at a bar after a day or so, they talk and agree that they would really like to spend some quality time together. So boy do they! From that point on, they spent every minute together that they can – both in and out of bed. Eric is trans and he’s upfront with Andrew right off the bat but Andrew is fine with it. He’s not been with a trans guy before, but he’s definitely up for it. They work things out between them and it turns out they can’t get enough of each other.
As they cruise comes to a close, Eric is staying on in Rome for two weeks and invites Andrew to join him. Andrew still has guilt around his jobless status and also he’s not sure about trying to extend their relationship. Where is it going? Could they do a long distance thing since Andrew is based in Des Moines and Eric is in Seattle? What will the future bring?
I really enjoyed this story – the beginning really of a possible relationship between Eric and Andrew. I love the way the relationship between Eric, a trans guy and Andrew evolved over the course of the cruise. They really enjoy each other in and out of bed – like they like each other’s company 🙂 Eric also has some real introspection as he comes to terms with his broken engagement and what his part was in the breakdown of that relationship. He really got some perspective and healing out of his time away from work. Andrew is adorable. He wants to make his parents happy and he wants to find something to make himself happy. Eric is a breath of fresh air for him – in so many ways and he appreciates Eric’s input into his situation. This is the first book of a two book series and I am anxiously awaiting the next chapter which will hopefully be narrated by the flawless Michael Ferraiuolo. His voice choices and his lovely smooth narration brought to life this love story. Recommended!
Andrew has lot his job. He didn’t really love the job, but he had it. His parents are going on a Mediterranean cruise and they invite him along since he has the time. He goes, but he’s feeling guilty about not embarking on his job search. On his first day he runs into Eric and he’s intrigued.
Eric is supposed to be on his honeymoon. But instead, he discovered he ex cheating (thankfully before the wedding) and is now on a solo vacation – the first one he’s taken in literally years. He’s a cybersecurity consultant and he’s been working for years with his brother to get their business going. This may have contributed to the demise of his relationship. When he runs into Andrew, he’s surprise with how much he likes what he sees.
When they meet up at the LGBT mixer at a bar after a day or so, they talk and agree that they would really like to spend some quality time together. So boy do they! From that point on, they spent every minute together that they can – both in and out of bed. Eric is trans and he’s upfront with Andrew right off the bat but Andrew is fine with it. He’s not been with a trans guy before, but he’s definitely up for it. They work things out between them and it turns out they can’t get enough of each other.
As they cruise comes to a close, Eric is staying on in Rome for two weeks and invites Andrew to join him. Andrew still has guilt around his jobless status and also he’s not sure about trying to extend their relationship. Where is it going? Could they do a long distance thing since Andrew is based in Des Moines and Eric is in Seattle? What will the future bring?
I really enjoyed this story – the beginning really of a possible relationship between Eric and Andrew. I love the way the relationship between Eric, a trans guy and Andrew evolved over the course of the cruise. They really enjoy each other in and out of bed – like they like each other’s company 🙂 Eric also has some real introspection as he comes to terms with his broken engagement and what his part was in the breakdown of that relationship. He really got some perspective and healing out of his time away from work. Andrew is adorable. He wants to make his parents happy and he wants to find something to make himself happy. Eric is a breath of fresh air for him – in so many ways and he appreciates Eric’s input into his situation. This is the first book of a two book series and I am anxiously awaiting the next chapter which will hopefully be narrated by the flawless Michael Ferraiuolo. His voice choices and his lovely smooth narration brought to life this love story. Recommended!
December 8, 2019
Solid 3.75 stars story. This is a story with a chance meeting on a cruise between probably two unlikely people.
I like how the author developed the characters, and their internal conflicts. At times, I think there was more time discussing ports of call and what the characters planned to do, and there was not a lot of angst, much less than I expected actually, but I love how the characters feelings developed toward each over time and got stronger. Definitely loved the HEA.
I like how the author developed the characters, and their internal conflicts. At times, I think there was more time discussing ports of call and what the characters planned to do, and there was not a lot of angst, much less than I expected actually, but I love how the characters feelings developed toward each over time and got stronger. Definitely loved the HEA.
April 7, 2021
As the description says, it's about a man named Andrew, down on his luck when it comes to finding a job. He quickly bumps into Eric, a transman, who recently got a divorce, and they hit it off almost immediately. Some parts really hit close to home since I, myself, am also finding it hard to find a job and balancing life, so I think anyone who is in that circumstance who also is having a bit of life trouble will have some good words spoken to them personally.
January 5, 2025
Cute, fast, easy read
This was a super cute, fast and easy read and the trans representation was amazing! Love reading the experiences of different trans men and women and Eric was an absolute sweetheart.
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Cute, fast, easy read
This was a super cute, fast and easy read and the trans representation was amazing! Love reading the experiences of different trans men and women and Eric was an absolute sweetheart.
This was a super cute, fast and easy read and the trans representation was amazing! Love reading the experiences of different trans men and women and Eric was an absolute sweetheart.
Merged review:
Cute, fast, easy read
This was a super cute, fast and easy read and the trans representation was amazing! Love reading the experiences of different trans men and women and Eric was an absolute sweetheart.
February 8, 2019
I enjoyed these characters a lot, but felt they could have been developed a bit deeper. The reader is told that Eric and Andrew have this easy time being with each other, and I wanted to see more of that beside their sexual chemistry. (Judging on the plot summary for book 2, I'm hoping we'll see more of that there)
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