* Updated 2-11-2020 with new edition *
Blurb
A Love by Numbers Story When unlikely attraction blossoms between a twentysomething genderqueer tattoo artist and an older, small-town veterinarian, both are forced to face their pasts for a chance at a loving future. Four years ago Padraig Donovan lost his husband, the only man he’d ever been with. Now his life consists of the work he loves, a big empty house, and the possibility of a lonely future. Kaos’s experiments with makeup landed him in the hospital at the hands of his disapproving ex. With nowhere else to turn, he flees to Acker, Wisconsin… and runs into a sexy widower and the kindest man he’s ever met. Padraig and Kaos know there’s something worth exploring between them, and as they raise a puppy and deal with the ups and downs of their respective jobs, they fit into each other’s lives in ways they never expected. Being with Kaos—who is so different than the guys he’s always been attracted to—opens up an exciting new world for Padraig. But can he convince Kaos to trust another man with his body… let alone his heart?
Review
My Rating - 5 Stars!
Tia Fielding excels at warming my heart with these two unlikely lovers. The pace is slow, but for this story it works. With a thoughtful and sensitive tone, it's slow without being too descriptive.
Padraig's reaction to the beautiful, non-binary Kaos is immediate and strong. Having never been attracted to a feminine person, I love his acceptance of Kaos' clothes, makeup, and lace. Their age difference is also wonderful and a very entertaining. In different stages of life, these two men coming together just warms my heart.
Pad and Kaos, both victims of hatred, come together to free one another. Pad's been lonely and feeling old while missing his ex husband. He's lost and doesn't know how to move forward. With Kaos' help, he's a man learning to move on from his grief. Kaos has struggled with acceptance and with Pad's help, Kaos is a man learning to free himself of his past. It's fantastic, entertaining, and heart-warming.
Padraig's reaction to the beautiful, non-binary Kaos is immediate and strong. Having never been attracted to a feminine person, I love his acceptance of Kaos' clothes, makeup, and lace. Their age difference is also wonderful and a very entertaining. In different stages of life, these two men coming together just warms my heart.
Pad and Kaos, both victims of hatred, come together to free one another. Pad's been lonely and feeling old while missing his ex husband. He's lost and doesn't know how to move forward. With Kaos' help, he's a man learning to move on from his grief. Kaos has struggled with acceptance and with Pad's help, Kaos is a man learning to free himself of his past. It's fantastic, entertaining, and heart-warming.
The sexual tension is high throughout, and once they get together, you won't be disappointed.
There's so much depth to this novel. Not just a romance, it focuses on non-binary issues, repressed homophobia, sexual confusion, and abuse. It focuses on cheating and grief, pain and hurt, racism and bigotry. One of my favorite aspects of this tale is the slow burn development. Their friendship and connection grows quickly, but they are each treating their attraction with caution. I respect the hell out of this. Both men have been hurt in the past, and I appreciate their ability to take things slow. These two broken men need to slowly heal, and recover from their scars, before truly moving forward.
And, wow, if you like puppies, you will love their little pup. There's some serious cuteness involved.
Overall, I highly recommend Four. Tia Fielding excels in creating a meaningful story full of pain, hurt, healing, and love. It's a beautiful story, but definitely one to be read when you're looking for a serious, slow read.
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