The Guncle / Steven Rowley - 4****

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The Guncle – Steven Rowley
Audible audiobook narrated by the author.
4****

Patrick loves his niece and nephew, who call him GUP (for Gay Uncle Patrick), and has always enjoyed their visits. But when his sister-in-law dies, and his brother has a serious health crisis, Patrick is tapped to take the children from their home in Connecticut back to Palm Springs and his decidedly NOT child-friendly environment. He is so NOT ready for this; his acting career is stalled, and he is still mourning the loss of his great love in a tragic accident. But Patrick will rise to the occasion, with a variety of Guncle rules to set parameters.

This was just delightful – in turns funny and tender, heart-wrenching and joyous. I loved how Patrick grew into fatherhood as he embraced the role of guardian to Maisie and Grant. As he helped the kids to embrace new experiences and to feel secure once again, he began to come to grips with his own loss and to recognize how much he still has to offer the world.

I can hardly wait to read the sequel!


LINK to my review

[Robin P]

I enjoyed this a lot on audio, as well as the sequel.

[Sue]

I enjoyed this one too - and read it over a long weekend in Palm Springs which was too perfect!