Leap Year by A.M. ArthurMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reconstruction Book 1
*Loosely connected to the Neighborhood Shindig Series, but OK to be read as standalone.
Release date: Feb 28, 2024
Rating:
0/5 tear (This story did not trigger my tears, but doesn't mean it won't be emotional for others)
2/5 spice (what's an MM story without spice, this book seemed middle low end for spice, maybe it's due to having a child in the story, less time to do spicy things.)
4/5 heart (went into this book nearly blind to author writing, and plot, came out loving the storyline, the characters and wanting more.)
My 20 second summary: An artist's hermit lifestyle comes to a halt when he suddenly becomes neighbors with a single dad. They plan to stay away from each other, except that they are attracted to one another right off the bat. They navigate the delicate balance of their past traumas to find a HEA.
I love this book more than I thought I would. Based on blurb, I went into this book sorta neutral about it, I was trying to branch out on new to me authors but the more I read the more I love it. It's not only an interesting storyline from all aspects, but it checks all the boxes. Grump x Sunshine, check. Adorable child, check, found family, check, mentioning obscure movies that I love, check!
I love the way the story was weaved, and the honesty in the relationship, the communication, it was all very refreshing. They also both worked through their past trauma to find room for one another.
I'm definitely looking forward to the other books in the series, and I may start reading through backlog stories to see if I can spot other characters from the book.
Oh! There's a trigger warning of past sexual abuse which doesn't get address until further towards the end of the book, but I felt like it was dealt with in a good way between the MCs.
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