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melcheslog's review against another edition
4.0
I received this ARC for an honest review. This is a novella that is part of the Brown County series but is able to be read as a standalone. The author, Amber Nation has written a very good book about Toby, a gay man in Brown County. Toby has been shunned by his family for his sexual orientation and is searching for that unconditional love. His ex-boyfriend Gio broke his heart something fierce and now wants Toby back. Roman is the hot bartender at Big Pete’s that Toby thinks is hot. Ethan is a deputy in Brown County and seems to constantly be running into Toby. The story is told through Toby’s point of view so the reader is always aware of his thoughts and actions. He has his group of friends that is like family to him and while they are a great group he still wants that one person to hold close. The story is very sweet and well written. The journey of Toby looking for his Happily Ever After is very endearing and is much like everyone’s journey for their special someone. The Brown County Babes are a hilarious group of ladies that are very important to Toby and he is very important to them. While this is an M/M book it should be noted that it is more of a romance story than anything else. The sex scenes are not bawdy or trashy but very real and tastefully written. I am impressed with the author’s writing style and her ability to move the plot forward very well. This was a quick read and I recommend it to anyone looking for a great romance story.
allisonmthib's review against another edition
4.0
I'm glad Toby finally got his HEA and I adore Ethan. I wish we could have gotten more of Ethan's POV also.
savannahrg's review
5.0
Toby, Toby, Toby! I seriously LOVE Toby!!! This book was my first M/M adventure, and even though it isn't packed full of sex, it is a true heartfelt love story! I adored this story. My heart ached for Toby throughout his struggles so much, I just wanted to hug him tightly and tell him everything will work out for the best. There are so many strong characters in this story, Amber does a great job of making everyone stand out in their own way while keeping the story about Toby strong. Oh, and I seriously would love a BFF like Toby! He’s sassy, funny, and very caring of the people around him. I recommend this to anyone who loves stories about someone struggling to find their place in life, love, and happiness. It’s a quick and wonderful read!
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