What a delightful story this is. Sweet, funny, lighthearted, and heartwarming. For me, Nell Iris is the queen of the novella. Everything she writes is pure gold whether it is heartwrenching and deeply emotional or sweet and romantic. She has a way of writing that pulls you into a story right from the start. Her characters are always very well developed and genuine. And she always gives her stories that little extra, which makes them uniquely hers.
Just like in this story. Levi and Beckett came alive on the pages. I loved those guys. Smart, selfless, and caring Levi, who has ten brothers and sisters. Not someone to attract attention to himself, he stays quietly on the sidelines and helps whenever he can. But Beckett sees him, and then some. Not as his best friend’s little brother but as a very attractive man. He sees, listens, and hears. Because with Beckett, Levi is not the silent one. He gives the self-conscious, not-model-perfect Beckett the boost to see him as worthy of love. Levi loves Beckett’s corny, accountant’s jokes and his hairy chest.
They might not be perfect for others, but they are perfect for each other and nobody else.
I am not one who curses a lot, but I might try their way. And do read the introductions to every chapter. They are too fun and snarky.
Despite its length, this story had all the vibes of a slow-burn love story and gave me those soft, heartwarming tingles I love. Or in other words: Sierra-Hotel-India-Tango, I loved this story.