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The Carpenter and The Actor by RJ Scott

nicola949's review against another edition

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4.0

There is something a little bit special about this series! Each book focuses on a new couple but couples from previous books still make an appearance as all the guys get together for their weekly beers and all help each other - one happy family!

In this story, Kieran (the carpenter) and Jason (the actor), start a 2 week relationship while Jason is staying in Ellery. Jason is a Hollywood actor (cutely nicknamed "Hollywood" by the guys) but suffered the loss of his brother the year before. He is dealing with his guilt about his brother's death. Kieran is absolutely gorgeous - kind, caring, supportive and very much a part of Ellery.

Together they make a great couple, although at first it is difficult to see what they have in common. Their lives are so very different but really it comes down to what is in the heart, not where you live or what you do for a living. I loved the way that Jason was able to give Kieran what he needed sexually.

This is a lovely story that deals with overcoming loss and moving forward - for Jason this means dealing with this grief and Kieran's Dad also finds love again after the loss of his wife. The boys also get the centre for dealing with PTSD complete.

There are no huge dramatic moments such as the fires, car crashes and lunatics that appeared in previous books. So a bit less excitement but this doesn't make Kieran's and Jason's story any less special.

cadiva's review against another edition

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4.0

Another cracking good story in this series of little novelettes as I like to think of them. Although they're short, it doesn't stop RJ from really building up the characters of her men.

This one's super hot with a Hollywood actor hiding out from the world after the death of his brother and our delightful Kieran, who fills up his days with dreams of making his own furniture full time while helping out Daniel at the cabins.

Together the two of them are wonderfully sweet and also amazingly hot too as they switch up in the bedroom and bust those gay stereotypes with passionate scenes of light bondage and control.

ciannait76's review against another edition

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4.0

I really like this series! I hope we get to read a little more about Ellery Mountain.

wendylynnm's review against another edition

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3.0

I'm so glad Kieran got his HEA, with his two best friends finally being happy, he deserved it. Sweet story with lots of love

suze_1624's review against another edition

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3.0

Another nice Ellery Mountain read.
This one didn't really progress the back story - other than Keiran doing lots of repairs!
The relationship between Jason and Keiran starts because of mutual attraction and expediency-they only have two weeks. So everything is condensed.
Very character driven, easy and quick read.

shazov's review against another edition

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4.0

Another smexy little story, with hot sexy characters which lets me escape from reality for a little while lol! I'm really enjoying these.

roxyc's review against another edition

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3.0

The third instalment in the Ellery Mountain series is another compelling addition. Emotionally charged, and at times intense. I love Keiran and his nervous babbling cuteness. I love the continuing character development with the previous characters. Smouldering in all the right places, I like that Keiran has a little kink to him and shows that just because he is smaller than other men in stature does not mean he is some sweet little twink that wants to be dominated. I do think it ended to fast though. The epilogue just jumps 3 months down the track with a long distance relationship and hints at a greater commitment. But realistically if Jason intends to act until he is playing old grandfatherly roles as he states, how is such a part time arrangement going to work? I would have liked a bit more body before the epilogue and a bit more of a resolution at that stage.

clak5686's review against another edition

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4.0

Jason McInnery is an actor who comes to Ellery Mountain for some peace and quiet. He's hiding out from everything Hollywood and trying to reconcile his life and deal with some major issues. He meets Kieran Dexter who is the carpenter who fixes things around the cabins where Jason is staying. Jason is attracted to Kieran and enjoys spending time with the Friday Night Gang. None of them seem to want anything from him. This was a good story about a man figuring out what he wants and needs. I enjoyed it very much.

lillian_francis's review against another edition

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4.0

You know what you're getting with the Ellory boys. Enough angst to give you some conflict but not enough to make you cry and a quick read that can be finished in an evening.

cadiva's review against another edition

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4.0

Another cracking good story in this series of little novelettes as I like to think of them. Although they're short, it doesn't stop RJ from really building up the characters of her men.

This one's super hot with a Hollywood actor hiding out from the world after the death of his brother and our delightful Kieran, who fills up his days with dreams of making his own furniture full time while helping out Daniel at the cabins.

Together the two of them are wonderfully sweet and also amazingly hot too as they switch up in the bedroom and bust those gay stereotypes with passion scenes of light bondage and control.
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