Blurb
Eli
I’m bad at love. I’m bad at many things, but love is so far down the list that it would be funny if it weren’t so tragic. At twenty-eight years old, I’ve had my fair share of partners, and each hasn’t hesitated to tell me that I’m incapable of loving. I love my dog, though I guess that’s not the same thing. Every woman I’ve dated can’t be wrong, right? So I’ve given up on love and resigned myself to a solitary life.
Everything is going all right until he walks through the door at my office. He’s the one person who knows my deepest secret—I just know everything’s going to change.
Bryan
I didn’t think I’d ever see him again. It’s been ten years—and I’d long ago given up all hope—though I never forgot about him. The last place I expected to find him was in the ad agency I’m considering for the launch of my bakery, yet here we are. I can’t lie and say I’m not excited at the prospect of working closely with him.
This feels like a second chance, and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to earn his trust and find out what happened to him all those years ago.
Hopefully my heart survives in the process.
I’m bad at love. I’m bad at many things, but love is so far down the list that it would be funny if it weren’t so tragic. At twenty-eight years old, I’ve had my fair share of partners, and each hasn’t hesitated to tell me that I’m incapable of loving. I love my dog, though I guess that’s not the same thing. Every woman I’ve dated can’t be wrong, right? So I’ve given up on love and resigned myself to a solitary life.
Everything is going all right until he walks through the door at my office. He’s the one person who knows my deepest secret—I just know everything’s going to change.
Bryan
I didn’t think I’d ever see him again. It’s been ten years—and I’d long ago given up all hope—though I never forgot about him. The last place I expected to find him was in the ad agency I’m considering for the launch of my bakery, yet here we are. I can’t lie and say I’m not excited at the prospect of working closely with him.
This feels like a second chance, and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to earn his trust and find out what happened to him all those years ago.
Hopefully my heart survives in the process.
Review
My Rating - 5 Stars!
Princes of the Universe is a beautiful second chance romance by Serene Franklin.
Ten years ago Eli did a porn scene with Bryan. Now they're doing business together and start becoming friends. This makes for an interesting relationship, as they are strangers with a past, then friends, then lovers.
Eli's backstory slowly develops, but it's one hell of a one. He's demisexual and bisexual, and has never been in love before. Thus, with Bryan, this is his first time ever connecting with someone and falling in love. This aspect is well written and is a wonderful illustration of demisexuality.
As for their relationship, I enjoy their ability to take things as they want to, with no rules. They make great friends, and we get many looks into their everyday interactions, which is highly enjoyable. The writing is slow, but never too slow for me. Instead of feeling weighted down by the details, the details all added up to paint a tender story. Watching them go from friends to more is just a precious treat.
Overall, Princes of the Universe is a sweet, fun read. Serene Franklin is great with the sexual innuendos, which I always enjoy. I highly suggest this heartwarming tale of friendship, acceptance, and love. Oh, and if you enjoy steamy scenes, this one definitely fits the bill.
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