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nicandbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Caught - hook, line and sinker
Like so many readers out there, I have an incredibly long TBR and a whole heap of one-click authors ... and I tell myself that I won’t add any more ... and I yet again I broke that promise ... but OMG I am so glad I did. Kate Canterbary is an author so many of my book buddies - and other authors I love - have raved about and I kept saying I would get around to reading her books. An opportunity came up to read her most recent release, Fresh Catch, and so I thought why not?!? And I’m so very very glad I did.
When I discovered this was an mm romance I was thrilled - since this is one of my all time favourite tropes. And the story of Silicon Valley billionaire Cole and lobster farmer Owen is nothing short of fabulous. Despite their differences, at the heart of this story is two guys who are desperate for love and yet neither feel deserving. Kate weaves a story that not only highlights some important social issues ...
"Eventually, there'd be a time when we led with curiosity rather than assumptions about sexual identity, race, faith, ability…all of it."
but also brings to life to absolutely gorgeous characters in Cole and Owen - two men who you feel like good friends by the time you are done with the story. Their quirks are loveable, their personalities authentic and the the love that blossoms is one that is such a joy to watch. Add to this a small town with characters you won’t to know more about (and thankfully we will get to know more about Annette and Jackson at the end of the month!!) and Fresh Catch is one story that I’m sure to read again. I also have to mention the chapter titles and definitions because these totally helped to make the story ... plus who knew so many boating terms could have such great innuendo.
Well it’s safe to say I’ve found myself another one click author - and I’m off to binge read ALL the books because I just cannot get enough of Kate Canterbary!!!
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Like so many readers out there, I have an incredibly long TBR and a whole heap of one-click authors ... and I tell myself that I won’t add any more ... and I yet again I broke that promise ... but OMG I am so glad I did. Kate Canterbary is an author so many of my book buddies - and other authors I love - have raved about and I kept saying I would get around to reading her books. An opportunity came up to read her most recent release, Fresh Catch, and so I thought why not?!? And I’m so very very glad I did.
When I discovered this was an mm romance I was thrilled - since this is one of my all time favourite tropes. And the story of Silicon Valley billionaire Cole and lobster farmer Owen is nothing short of fabulous. Despite their differences, at the heart of this story is two guys who are desperate for love and yet neither feel deserving. Kate weaves a story that not only highlights some important social issues ...
"Eventually, there'd be a time when we led with curiosity rather than assumptions about sexual identity, race, faith, ability…all of it."
but also brings to life to absolutely gorgeous characters in Cole and Owen - two men who you feel like good friends by the time you are done with the story. Their quirks are loveable, their personalities authentic and the the love that blossoms is one that is such a joy to watch. Add to this a small town with characters you won’t to know more about (and thankfully we will get to know more about Annette and Jackson at the end of the month!!) and Fresh Catch is one story that I’m sure to read again. I also have to mention the chapter titles and definitions because these totally helped to make the story ... plus who knew so many boating terms could have such great innuendo.
Well it’s safe to say I’ve found myself another one click author - and I’m off to binge read ALL the books because I just cannot get enough of Kate Canterbary!!!
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bekacrook's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Such a quick, easy and enjoyable read. Cole and Owen were sweet, fun, grumpy and deserved each other. They fell into each others lives in the best way and they opened each other up to having happiness. I enjoyed how much they liked each other and their quirks without it feeling unrealistic.
There was minimal drama, and what drama there was was resolved quickly. The whole story really centred around the two of them, a few other characters were included but definitely not the focus.
There was minimal drama, and what drama there was was resolved quickly. The whole story really centred around the two of them, a few other characters were included but definitely not the focus.
patriciaplntn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
airin_reads's review against another edition
3.75
Low angst, high spice and a really great emotional arc.
taywinger's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
michellesantiago's review against another edition
2.0
This was just okay. Maybe I missed some detail because I was listening to the audiobook, but why didn't Cole just outright tell Own that he was attracted to men too, when Owen told him he was gay? Also, why didn't Cole just tell Owen who he really was (a famous tech billionaire)--I didn't understand why he had to keep that a secret. Because Cole keeping that a secret created a bigger drama in the end and hurt Owen more. I loved Owen's character, but I wasn't the biggest fan of Cole's character.
cateelderflower's review against another edition
medium-paced
1.0
After reading another book by Kate Canterbury, I readlly wanted to check out her work with a queer couple.
I did enjoy the beginning of the book. But the discussion around queer identities, especially bisexuality, really through me off (see my content warnings).
I also absolutely hated the "miscommunication" stuff. I mean Cole wanted to talk about his life multiple times and Owen just did not want to. And then he freaks out when he finds out. Well then maybe listen before.
Also as a person who works in tech, what did Cole do? There is basically no information on it. He hates on some social media companies, and codes some stuff in the bedroom. Thats it. If he is the CEO of the company that basically "invented" the internet ( You're a fucking billionaire and you've invented, like, the entire internet, and you never thought any of that was worth mentioning? ) I would have really like to know a bit more about it...
I did enjoy the beginning of the book. But the discussion around queer identities, especially bisexuality, really through me off (see my content warnings).
I also absolutely hated the "miscommunication" stuff. I mean Cole wanted to talk about his life multiple times and Owen just did not want to. And then he freaks out when he finds out. Well then maybe listen before.
Also as a person who works in tech, what did Cole do? There is basically no information on it. He hates on some social media companies, and codes some stuff in the bedroom. Thats it. If he is the CEO of the company that basically "invented" the internet (
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia
There two paragraphs that are quite biphobic:tltravis's review against another edition
5.0
Man overboard!
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first started this book, but I’m glad I did. Their playful banter, the way they purposely picked at each other and their flawless chemistry was so well written that I couldn’t stop reading until I reached the end.
I loved it!
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first started this book, but I’m glad I did. Their playful banter, the way they purposely picked at each other and their flawless chemistry was so well written that I couldn’t stop reading until I reached the end.
I loved it!