I smile. “Con doesn’t fret over things. He’s the most chilled person around.”
“Ah well, it’s you,” he says casually. “You’re Con’s exception.”
I enjoyed this book. I loved both Frankie and Con. Frankie was grieving his husband’s death and pretty much focusing on work and going through the days on autopilot. Con, his late husband’s best friend, was there for him and became his best friend and business partner. When Frankie began to come out of his stupor, one of the most telling moments for me was when his secretary saw the shoes he was wearing.
“You’re wearing red shoes,” she finally says.
I stare at her. “Is that a problem? Is there some sort of Cotswoldian law that says I can’t wear red on a Wednesday?”
She seems to come out of her trance and gazes into her mug as if searching for the meaning of life. Then she looks up. “You haven’t worn any colour for three years, Frankie.”
I felt so sad for him. And when Con returns from a trip with a boyfriend- one that clearly doesn’t like Frankie and makes his claim on Con clear- Frankie initially doesn’t understand the jealousy he feels and begins to understand what he really feels for Con.
I loved the friendship and banter between Con and Frankie. Their antics made me smile. Even during scorching sexy times, there were some lines of humor.
And Hank Marvin! That bird and his ominous crime murder warnings stole the scene every time!
Though I initially started reading this in ebook, I got my hands on the audiobook and switched to that and restarted it. Joel Leslie is my absolute favorite narrator and, of course, did a wonderful job narrating this book and bringing these characters to life. I am always impressed at his ability to give all the characters- main and supporting- different and distinct voices. Sometimes I forget it’s only one person voicing everyone.
Overall: 5 stars
Performance: 5 stars
Story: 5 stars