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    MANGA: Neko Neko Baby

    June 9, 2020 / No Comments
    Neko Neko Baby Manga | Anime-Planet

    Neko Neko Baby – Narazaki Souta

    Spin-off of Neko Neko Honey

    This is the story of Kai -the eldest brother in the Nekoya family and whom Kai was hit by the love of lightning – Suzuki Kyousuke.

    Kyou-chan and Sai are university classmates and everytime Kai tries to confess to Kyou-chan but is always rejected. So, how far will this love affair of a sensitive brother from the Nekoya family goes? Will “beauty” Kyou-chan accept the affection of this frail brother?

    Kai is a cat. Kyou is a walking talking catnip. You know how it goes.

    I liked this better than the original.

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    AUDIO REVIEW: A Way With Words by Lane Hayes

    June 9, 2020 / 3 Comments
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    A Way With Words – Lane Hayes

    Tony De Luca is a simple guy. He works for his uncle’s Brooklyn-based construction firm. And he knows from experience that keeping his head down and doing his job is the best way to deal with the meddlesome family members he sees daily. They think he’s quiet and maybe a little awkward but the truth is more complicated. Tony has a secret he isn’t ready or willing to share. He’s an expert at avoiding familial scrutiny. At least he was until the sexy guitar player showed up.

    Remy Nelson is a small-town, free-spirited guy looking for a new life in the big city. He stays busy playing his instrument on a busy Manhattan street corner during the day and bartending at night. Remy is more interested in finding steady employment than a mate, but he can’t deny his attraction to the dreamy construction worker with soulful eyes, a kind heart, and a unique way with words. Falling for Remy wasn’t what Tony expected, but keeping him will require courage. And an end to keeping secrets.


    A Way With Words is about a man trying to find the courage to come out to his family. I have read many variations of this trope before but Lane Hayes pulled off a very endearing, feel good version that made me smile a lot.

    MCs Tony and Remy were fantastic together! The first time they met, they hit it off immediately. From then on, it was a very sweet development with the two men being 100% honest and supportive of each other. I really loved that there were no conflicts and no judgement between them. They talked things through and listened.

    Tony is an interesting combination of closed-mouth and talkative. He came from a large, loud Italian family who’s always up in each other’s business. This includes matchmaking attempts with women from the neighborhood.

    Tony described himself as being one of the quieter ones who gets tongue-tied every time he tries to open up about his sexuality. But when he’s with Remy, that’s when he shines the brightest. He completely lets loose and says the sweetest, most romantic things in his own inimitable way. He did it so naturally without sounding cheesy.

    Remy was a joy! He had a laidback charm and a contagious smile that I felt right off the audiobook. I loved how patient and understanding he was with Tony, when he knew Tony was not ready to come out. No demands, no hissy fits. Just there when he’s needed.

    This is my first Alexander Cendese narration and he won me over with his style. He voiced Tony with just the right amount of exuberance and captured Remy’s lovable personality to a T. Definitely will listen to more audiobooks by him.

    A Way With Words is a solid contemporary romance short. It’s a low-angst story filled with good food and happy people. Recommended for light reading moods and pick-me-up moments.

    P.S.

    Thank you to Indigo and Audible UK for giving me a copy in exchange for an honest review.

    A Way With Words is the first book of the A Way With series. Review of book 2, A Way With You, soon.

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    4 Stars – minor quibbles but I loved it to bits

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    SOUNDTRACK: All This Goodness by Kyle Andrews

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