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His Quiet Agent (The Agency, #1)

Ada Maria Soto

Start date: July 1, 2017

Finish date: July 31, 2017

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Jun 25, 2017 Ije the Devourer of Books rated it it was amazing

Shelves: my-exquisite-2017-reads

This was such a beautiful and gentle romance. It was a delight to read.

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Nov 16, 2017 Allison rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, 2017, ku

I loved this, what a beautiful book. Arthur and Martin are just wonderful. This is a quiet book about two people that are so very separated from life, and other people, finding their way to each other in the most quirky and sweet ways. I loved watching as their worlds expanded to include each other as well as their co-workers. This is a short book that contains a lot and nearly all of it is worth it. But there is a point that something happens that is so out of character with the rest of the sto ...more

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Aug 09, 2017 Bibliophile rated it it was amazing

Shelves: m-m, 5-star-reads, best-of-2017

Wow! Out of the 1500+ m/m books I've read over the years, this is certainly one of the most unique. Like others have said, this book features too asexual and atypical MCs, so if you're going into this book looking for lust, you will certainly not find it. Instead, however, you will find a lovely romance filled with subtle quiet moments that will most certainly make you smile. It's not often that an author surprises me, but Ada Maria Soto has done just that. Well done! ...more

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Aug 06, 2017 Antonella rated it really liked it

I suppose that the information: "Please note this book has a Heat Rating of zero" is there to avoid complaints, but for me it was an encouragement to read the book. I loved the fact the both MCs are asexual. The relationship here was also the opposite of insta-love (another plus point for me): the MCs slowly connect and Arthur basically courts Martin with homemade food. I also liked Carol, the lesbian colleague, and Arthur's family, messy situation notwithstanding. Martin's teaching technique re ...more

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Jul 02, 2017 Jordan Lombard rated it it was amazing

Shelves: a-own, a-favorites, bpl-staff-pick, a-own-print, a-own-ebook, g-romance-m-m, bom-jl-group, a-own-audio, mc-asexual, y-2017read

Did I not review this the first ten times I read it? Well, this is a fast read that I can’t help but reread A LOT. I love it. It’s ridiculously sweet. Best MM Asexual romance I’ve read yet. Yes, there are some errors an editor should have found, but they’re minor and don’t detract from the story at all.

This was my top favorite book of 2017. Hands down. LOVE THIS. Almost want to reread it again right after finishing it again last night. ❤️😁

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Jan 22, 2018 k reads rated it it was amazing

Shelves: queer, read-2018, fav2018, comfort-reads

This a lovely, romantic story. There is a quiet tenderness and intimacy to this relationship that moved me deeply. I’m a sucker for solitary characters finding a place where they belong. Arthur and Martin find that place in each other. I loved these characters. I loved this story.

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Mar 21, 2018 Lois - Who Reads rated it really liked it

Shelves: stored-kindle-app, m-m, freebies, challenge-whips-and-kisses

I adored these two men and their unusual, but very sweet love story.

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Sep 18, 2018 Meggie rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audio-book, m-m-romance-romance

This book was way to short and undeveloped. I liked both Marlin and Arthur, but wished their story was longer and better developed. Still I enjoyed His Quiet Agent in audiobook edition.

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