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Summary: Clever and witty--a true delight!
Review: A most enjoyable book that will make you laugh and keep you as engrossed as any thriller. The characters are well drawn. The plot is very original. The writing smooth, concise, and witty. It is what is termed "beach reading", yes. But I think it would be extremely dangerous to read this one at the beach. Not being able to put it down you would be out in the sun much too long and probably suffer from three-degree burns. Besides, it's sunny enough.
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Summary: Would a gay version of The Sopranos be The Falsettos?
Review: Andrew (Drew, not Andy) Westlake (by his own opinion) is the ultimate romantic (or in our opinion the ultimate gay loser.) Fifteen years ago he left Allentown, PA to move to New York City, to discover the gay life, his literary voice, and his true love. Instead he has found a nine to five job as a junior book editor, written to books that have been remaindered, and lost his boyfriend to a bleached blond window dresser. How low can you go?Get ready folks, because Drew hasn't bottomed out yet. He finally meets "Mr. Right" in the guise of Frank DiBenedetto who just happens to be the "straight" heir to one of New York's most prominent (notorious) families. Naturally you would expect a few complications to result from this situation. At every page turn Drew runs into yet another complication to his search for real happiness. The book is a fun, totally enjoyable read. I partucularly enjoyed the infighting of rival authors on a book tour. Unfortunately though, it is not the "frantic, nonstop, madcap romp through a wild romance no reader will be able to refuse" that the book jacket promised. Do the people who write these blurbs for Kensington ever read the book before they write the blurb? I don't think so! While the majority of the characters are well developed, Frank was a somewhat one-dimensional dropout from The Sopranos or Corky Romano. (If I had been Drew, I would have dumped him for the cute FBI agent who was a better-developed and more likable character.) This book was author Byrnes' debut novel and I really enjoyed his writing style. I've added him to my list of writers to watch and encourage you to give him a try.
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Summary: The man mother warned you about
Review: Andrew Westlake, middle management at a small publishing house, author of a book on coming out that did not sell, recently dumped by the boring yet handsome accountant he was dating does not feel life is going well. He sets out with his friends, in drag for the first time, to the opening of a hot new club. While there, he meets Frank, the owner of the club, handsome charming, attacted to Andrew. the problem seems to be that Hank is straight and think Andrew is a woman. While not a great start to any relationship things get cleared up and go downhill as Andrew finds out that Frank is also the son of the number two man in one of the top mob families in NYC. One that is currently engaged in a war with the other families. Now, aside from dealing with the ramifications of possibly getting Frank killed if the news of their relationship gets out Andrew is also being followed by the police, the FBI, and some shadowy figures that look like bad casting for the Sopranoes. This book was a step up from most of the light gay reading novels out there. It was enjoyable, had a bit of suspence and had you the reader both wishing Andrew would wise up and end the situation while at the same time secretly hoping things worked out with nobody getting "wacked"
A worthwile book and one that you will probably recomend to friends.
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Summary: My favorite gay novel of summer 2003
Review: Fast moving, entertaining, light, with a great crossover of the coming-out, godfather, and gay-travel genres.
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Summary: Hysterical, Witty, and.. hey!
Review: First off, I never give "just for fun" books five stars. This one deserved it, so there's the beginning of just how wonderful this book was. Picture a book editor, Andrew, recently (and not willingly) single and gay, whose ex just picked up something younger and cuter. Andrew's first two books are on the bargain bin, he's feeling pretty down, and then at an opening party for a new gay bar, he meets the man of his dreams, the man who could just maybe be, Mr. Right. If Mr. Right was a quasi-heterosexual son of one of the worst Mafia Capo bosses in the city. Oops. I cried I laughed so hard. This book isn't just funny, it's witty, and that's a style in short demand. The bon-mots are fabulous, the plot is so completely outrageous that it has a Evanovich-esque slaptstick to it that just totally leaves you gasping for air between guffaws. And beyond it all, there's Andrew, hopeless (and hopeful) romantic, dodging thugs, police, FBI, his best friends, and once or twice having nookie that will curl your toes. Phenom. If Byrnes has more, I'm buying it today. If he doesn't, I hope he writes quickly - these are in no way heading the bargin bin, folks. 'Nathan
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Summary: Hysterical, Witty, and.. hey!
Review: First off, I never give "just for fun" books five stars. This one deserved it, so there's the beginning of just how wonderful this book was. Picture a book editor, Andrew, recently (and not willingly) single and gay, whose ex just picked up something younger and cuter. Andrew's first two books are on the bargain bin, he's feeling pretty down, and then at an opening party for a new gay bar, he meets the man of his dreams, the man who could just maybe be, Mr. Right. If Mr. Right was a quasi-heterosexual son of one of the worst Mafia Capo bosses in the city. Oops. I cried I laughed so hard. This book isn't just funny, it's witty, and that's a style in short demand. The bon-mots are fabulous, the plot is so completely outrageous that it has a Evanovich-esque slaptstick to it that just totally leaves you gasping for air between guffaws. And beyond it all, there's Andrew, hopeless (and hopeful) romantic, dodging thugs, police, FBI, his best friends, and once or twice having nookie that will curl your toes. Phenom. If Byrnes has more, I'm buying it today. If he doesn't, I hope he writes quickly - these are in no way heading the bargin bin, folks. 'Nathan
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Summary: What a wonderful Book!
Review: I am a fast reader and I finished this book in about 7 hours.I just couldn't put this book down. I love how Rob Byrnes made me feel for both Andrew and Frank. They are a couple that had so many problems and It was heartbreaking to read about each road block in their relationship. The author tied every plot device together without forgetting about detail. This Is a great book and I can't wait to read more from Rob Byrnes.
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Summary: Captivating Book
Review: I found it hard to put this book down. It's amazing how one man, Andrew, could get into so much trouble, all in the name of love. Andrew and Frank faced one roadblock after another in persuit of their realationship. Andrew's willingness to give up all for Frank was very touching. For once, a well written gay story has a happy ending. Rob Barnes did a great job with this one and I'm looking forward to his next offering.
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Summary: A Fabulous Feel Good Gay Romance
Review: I just read this book for the second time and this may be trite, but, once again, I simply could not put this book down. With a disarmingly fast pace and a feel good romantic spirit this novel zooms way over the top and smack into the readers heart. Who says a bit of fluff can't be charmingly absurd and touchingly poignant? The exceptional escapades of the wonderful 'outlaw lovers', as they fight for their relationship against hilariously impossible odds, will keep a smile on your face from cover to cover. Speaking as a hopeless romantic, I overwhelmingly recommend this fabulous book.
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Summary: Most heartwarming book i have ever read.
Review: i recently bought this book and i must say it really is worth it.i laughed and cried as i read through but the ending is the most best part.i highly recommend anyone to buy this book.
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