faustin2nd's review
4.0
I saw some of the early reviews that made me think that I wasn't going to like this book. I was surprised at how much I really liked it (low expectations might have helped).
Michellin was an adorable, insecure, lovable character. In this book, the author unpeeled the celebrity layers off him to the man underneath and it was worth the wait. I also loved Lucky. He was ambitious with an amusing POV. It was always great to read about things from Lucky's perspective. I liked how this was not one of those "famous and rich man savior" stories. Lucky had his own ambitions and the famous and rich man had to compromise for him as well.
This story is heart-warming and sweet. Annabeth Albert did it again. I'm glad that this is how this series ended.
Michellin was an adorable, insecure, lovable character. In this book, the author unpeeled the celebrity layers off him to the man underneath and it was worth the wait. I also loved Lucky. He was ambitious with an amusing POV. It was always great to read about things from Lucky's perspective. I liked how this was not one of those "famous and rich man savior" stories. Lucky had his own ambitions and the famous and rich man had to compromise for him as well.
This story is heart-warming and sweet. Annabeth Albert did it again. I'm glad that this is how this series ended.
bookscoffeepie's review
5.0
4.5 stars rounded to 5.
This is the third book in Annabeth Albert’s Perfect Harmony series, and my favorite. I loved how the relationship between Lucky and Michelin developed - at the base of their romance is a strong friendship, one that Michelin in particular needs desperately as he navigates coming out very publicly when he is, at heart, a very private man. My heart hurt for him as he struggled to come to terms with having such a personal decision taken from him so drastically. Having Lucky in his corner makes all the difference.
Both need to learn to compromise a bit in order to make their relationship work, but it’s not full of easy choices for either of them, and all the messy gray-ness of that aspect of relationship-building is on full display. My emotions ran the gamut in all the best ways while reading this book, even reaching internal “muppet flail” level during the climactic scene. Swoon-worthy moment.
I received a free copy of this book. This is my honest review.
This is the third book in Annabeth Albert’s Perfect Harmony series, and my favorite. I loved how the relationship between Lucky and Michelin developed - at the base of their romance is a strong friendship, one that Michelin in particular needs desperately as he navigates coming out very publicly when he is, at heart, a very private man. My heart hurt for him as he struggled to come to terms with having such a personal decision taken from him so drastically. Having Lucky in his corner makes all the difference.
Both need to learn to compromise a bit in order to make their relationship work, but it’s not full of easy choices for either of them, and all the messy gray-ness of that aspect of relationship-building is on full display. My emotions ran the gamut in all the best ways while reading this book, even reaching internal “muppet flail” level during the climactic scene. Swoon-worthy moment.
I received a free copy of this book. This is my honest review.
papercranestitches's review against another edition
4.0
*** 4.5 Stars ***
If Annabeth Albert wrote 100 books in this series, I’d happily read them all. This was another winner for me.
If Annabeth Albert wrote 100 books in this series, I’d happily read them all. This was another winner for me.
janetted's review
4.0
I was worried at first that All Note Long might be the first story to really challenge my expectations for one of Annabeth Albert's stories. Lucky and Michelin were a tad bit frustrating and they could not, for the love, stay out of their own way. Something I love about Annabeth Albert's books is that they guarantee a great ride; she's true to her characters in a way some writers struggle with, and it's refreshing to see their growth and evolution. Because of my faith in Albert's writing I didn't let Lucky and Michelin's strife dissuade me, and it paid off. In SO MANY WAYS. This story is an extremely fulfilling journey from start to finish, one readers won't want to miss.
anya_doesntmatter's review
4.0
4.5 stars
FINALLY The judge takes center stage :) It's Michelin’s book and I couldn’t stop jumping up and down I was so excited! I’ve been anticipating this story for awhile now and it delivered for the most part! This is a great slow burn.
Michelin is a gifted rising star who appreciates the simple things and for the most part lives a low key life… since he’s a closeted country singer. While out celebrating with friends ( read book 2 to get the full story), he meets Lucky, a stunning go-go dancer in WeHo.
Lucky is adorable! He’s a go-getter, comfortable in his own skin and true to himself. His independent streak is a personal characteristic I relate to deeply. I love how he takes charge pushing all of Michelin’s buttons in the most delicious ways, determined to show him how much better life can be if they both put in the effort.
I don’t want to give the story away but something happens which sets in motion the need for the "fake boyfriend trope" to come into play . Will Lucky’s luck finally change?
The story on a whole is good but there is one thing I took issue with. I hated how wishy washy Michelin was. He couldn’t make up his mind if he wanted to be “out” I could understand not wanting to be the “face”after all that is a lot of pressure for anyone, however, the cat’s out of the bag so why put it back in or even consider it when you now have the opportunity to live an authentic life. This struggle of his made me actually not like Michelin as much as I did in other books. Anyway, despite Michelin’s back and forth about being out, I liked the story and I can finally breath that sigh of contentment to have read it.
*ARC Provided for Review*
katereads2much's review
5.0
Michelin Moses did not want to come out, but even worse, the world things he was paying to hook up with the too attractive go-go dancer at the club where his friends are celebrating. Lucky might lose his job, the job he loves and he's excellent at, all because the media thinks he's for sale. When Michelin's agent suggests they pretend to date so that they can spin the PR nightmare into a cute story, both men figure saving their careers will be worth spending more time together.
But what starts off as a business arrangement is going to turn into something so much bigger and so much more inspiring, if the flames between the men don't destroy them first.
I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in the "Perfect Harmony" series, Treble Maker and Love Me Tenor, so I very much looked forward to reading this. It took me a little while to get into it, though I can't say for sure why. This book has a very different feeling than the last two. I understand why it's part of the "Perfect Harmony" series as Michelin is such an essential side character in the previous two books, but it has slightly different themes and a different tone.
It's hard to explain why I feel that way. But where at least one of the main characters was in the closet for most of the previous two books, these two spend the book "out." Maybe it's the age difference since Michelin comes across as older than the boys in the previous two books. Maybe it's because it's my favorite trope of all time, the "fake relationship" plot where the others weren't. Maybe it was a combination of things, but it took me a little while to adjust my expectations for the book since I'd had in mind that it would be similar to the last two.
Those differences are not bad differences. Now, as I just mentioned, the whole fake dating thing is my absolute most favorite type of romantic plot, so it's possible I'm a little biased, but I found "All Note Long" to be an engrossing, sexy, heart-squealing read.
I knew from the last two books that Michelin would eventually get his happily ever after (at least I had hoped so!), but when I envisioned someone for him, well that person was nothing like Lucky. I have rarely been happier to be wrong. Lucky is absolutely the person Michelin needed. Some of my favorite parts were the moments Lucky understood how desperate Michelin's heart was for affection, and how much Lucky wanted to give that care.
To say these two got off to a rocky start would be an understatement, but immediately they both feel compelled to take care of each other, and they quickly become a safe harbor together. And it's absolutely necessary because the world is battering them from all sides.
They're so different in so many ways, but they fit in the best, sweetest ways. I could never have hoped for a better, if surprising, resolution to the "Perfect Harmony" series.
But what starts off as a business arrangement is going to turn into something so much bigger and so much more inspiring, if the flames between the men don't destroy them first.
I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in the "Perfect Harmony" series, Treble Maker and Love Me Tenor, so I very much looked forward to reading this. It took me a little while to get into it, though I can't say for sure why. This book has a very different feeling than the last two. I understand why it's part of the "Perfect Harmony" series as Michelin is such an essential side character in the previous two books, but it has slightly different themes and a different tone.
It's hard to explain why I feel that way. But where at least one of the main characters was in the closet for most of the previous two books, these two spend the book "out." Maybe it's the age difference since Michelin comes across as older than the boys in the previous two books. Maybe it's because it's my favorite trope of all time, the "fake relationship" plot where the others weren't. Maybe it was a combination of things, but it took me a little while to adjust my expectations for the book since I'd had in mind that it would be similar to the last two.
Those differences are not bad differences. Now, as I just mentioned, the whole fake dating thing is my absolute most favorite type of romantic plot, so it's possible I'm a little biased, but I found "All Note Long" to be an engrossing, sexy, heart-squealing read.
I knew from the last two books that Michelin would eventually get his happily ever after (at least I had hoped so!), but when I envisioned someone for him, well that person was nothing like Lucky. I have rarely been happier to be wrong. Lucky is absolutely the person Michelin needed. Some of my favorite parts were the moments Lucky understood how desperate Michelin's heart was for affection, and how much Lucky wanted to give that care.
To say these two got off to a rocky start would be an understatement, but immediately they both feel compelled to take care of each other, and they quickly become a safe harbor together. And it's absolutely necessary because the world is battering them from all sides.
They're so different in so many ways, but they fit in the best, sweetest ways. I could never have hoped for a better, if surprising, resolution to the "Perfect Harmony" series.
tag_gregory's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I listened to this on audiobook and really liked the broad voice range of the narrator. Great job there. I also enjoyed having a Latino as one of the MCs.
cadiva's review
4.0
Loved this one, just shades as my favourite of the three because Michelin needed Lucky to help him find his way but when he decided to go for it, he took it full on with no apology.
I felt so bad for Michelin through most of this book, I loved his demisexual status too and I think Annabeth did really well getting it across how he needed the emotional connection to let loose with his desires.
The sexual tensions in this one were both hot and steamy but also hugely emotional and tender and I loved how Lucky was quick to pick up on what was needed for Michelin to let himself free.
Great to see the guys from the other books, even in passing, and I liked the exploration of that last bastion of 'traditions' - country music - which is also finding it needs to move with the times when it comes to LGBTQ+ representation.
I felt so bad for Michelin through most of this book, I loved his demisexual status too and I think Annabeth did really well getting it across how he needed the emotional connection to let loose with his desires.
The sexual tensions in this one were both hot and steamy but also hugely emotional and tender and I loved how Lucky was quick to pick up on what was needed for Michelin to let himself free.
Great to see the guys from the other books, even in passing, and I liked the exploration of that last bastion of 'traditions' - country music - which is also finding it needs to move with the times when it comes to LGBTQ+ representation.