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Save the Date

Annabeth Albert,
Wendy Qualls

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steamy mm romance

characters' emotions and desires

wedding weekend in portland

one night stand evolves

quirky character development

military man and astrophysicist

rapid pacing of novellas

entertaining writing style

humor and heartfelt moments

happily ever after journey

About:

"Save the Date" by Annabeth Albert and Wendy Qualls follows the story of Randall, a virgin astrophysicist, and Hunter, a military man, who meet at a gay club and are drawn to each other. As they navigate a weekend together as Best Men in a wedding, they find themselves developing feelings beyond a one-night stand. The book is described as a cute and steamy novella with a focus on the characters' emotions, desires, and doubts as they journey towards a happily ever after. The writing style is praised for being entertaining, easy to read, and featuring well-developed quirky characters.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with Hunter as a muscular military type and Randall as a shy, intelligent nerd, both of whom grow through their interactions.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is engaging and approachable, combining humor with heartfelt moments and solid character development.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a one-night stand that evolves into a deeper connection as the characters navigate their feelings at a wedding.

Setting:

The setting primarily revolves around a wedding weekend in Portland, incorporating various social events throughout.

Pacing:

The pacing is rapid, characteristic of novellas, which can lead to perceptions of rushed relationship development.

Food trucks were plentiful in this part of town—and they were doing a brisk late-night business—but eating was the furthest thing from Randall’s mind as the seriously hot muscled dude escorted him awa...

Notes:

Hunter and Randall have a one night stand that leads to deeper connections.

Their relationship develops during a wedding weekend where they are both Best Men.

Randall is a shy, inexperienced virgin, while Hunter is a confident military man.

The story focuses on communication and growth in their relationship.

The authors are praised for integrating enthusiastic consent in their steamy scenes.

The book features a unique dynamic between a military guy and a nerdy scientist.

There are many humorous and awkward moments throughout the story.

Despite initial intentions of a casual fling, they find emotional compatibility.

The setting includes a wedding with fun activities and quirky family members.

The novella has well-developed characters and a cute storyline.

The book is free, making it accessible for readers.

Readers appreciated the low drama and modern take on love themes.

Has Romance?

There is a strong romantic element throughout the story, emphasizing the developing relationship between the main characters.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Randall Young has one duty as his sister's "man of honor": to ensure she has the best wedding ever. That includes an epic bachelorette pub crawl, leading him to Portland's most popular gay bar… and into Hunter Mitchell's well-muscled arms. A one-night stand with a sexy soldier is the perfect way to ditch that pesky V-card and get himself in the mood for a weekend of flowers, cake, and nuptials.

Hunter wants to blow off some steam before he stands up as his best friend's best man. He's already married to his military career, not looking to settle down. He certainly doesn't intend for the one guy he met (and, okay, got off with) in Oregon to be his counterpart in the wedding party. Or a virgin. Definitely wasn't intending that. Luckily, they have the rest of the weekend for Hunter to show Randall what he's been missing.

The more they're thrown together by the wedding, the more Randall and Hunter grow together outside the bedroom… which is dangerous because there's a lot more than 2500 miles standing between them and a happily-ever-after. If they want a future beyond their wedding weekend hookup, both must find the courage to take a chance on love.

March 2017

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153 pages

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