Gary Keller is enjoying a cruise with new friends when he meets Scott Haworth, and unexpected attraction flares between them. But Scott has a past he's trying to leave behind; nine months earlier he was released from prison after almost a decade. The Innocence Project and DNA evidence exonerated of the crime, but the victim’s brother still holds him responsible. Gary finds himself drawn to Scott for many reasons, not least of which is that the big, physically strong exterior hides a vulnerable, unsure man trying to restart his life. But it's only a seven-day cruise, and when it ends, they both have to go back to their lives in different parts of the country. Is a week long enough to build a relationship that will stand the strain of separation? Or will the cruise just fade to a happy vacation memory?
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I enjoyed Andrew Grey's 'Bottled Up', 'Uncorked', and 'The Best Revenge' so I expected this book to be just as interesting. I'm not saying it was a bad book at all but it just didn't catch my imagination as much as the previous titles.
Most of the characers we'd met before reappear in this story as the whole gang goes on a cruise. That's often interesting, especially when the author adds more information or gives them a part in the new plot but here there are so many characters involved that I found it difficult to keep them all, well, straight.
Gary Keller is new to Chicago, however, and it's only after he meets one of the members of the group of friends that he's included and before long becomes the newest member of the group. One of the gang backs out of the cruise and Gary's invited to take his place. On the cruise he meets Scott and the two fall into a classic shipboard romance. But it turns out that Scott has a dark and turbulent past and someone from his past is on the ship with them. As the feelings grow between Gary and Scott the tension also rises over the accusations that are shouted at Scott. This is supposed to be a test of Gary's commitment but there's never any doubt that Gary will choose Scott. The two engage in lots of steamy sex but the cruise must end and back on shore the two part, Gary going back to Chicago while Scott returns to Pennsylvania. What happens next is quite predictable. As usual there's an ending that wraps up all of the loose ends and we kind of expect the guys to manage to live happily ever after.
There's not nearly as much surprise in this story as I expected and the two main characters seem somewhat mild, somehow, quite different from the principal characters in the other books mentioned above. So, while this is not a bad book by any means it's also not the best in the sequence by a long way. Is it worth reading? Sure, but it's not going to provide a truly memorable read.
Most of the characers we'd met before reappear in this story as the whole gang goes on a cruise. That's often interesting, especially when the author adds more information or gives them a part in the new plot but here there are so many characters involved that I found it difficult to keep them all, well, straight.
Gary Keller is new to Chicago, however, and it's only after he meets one of the members of the group of friends that he's included and before long becomes the newest member of the group. One of the gang backs out of the cruise and Gary's invited to take his place. On the cruise he meets Scott and the two fall into a classic shipboard romance. But it turns out that Scott has a dark and turbulent past and someone from his past is on the ship with them. As the feelings grow between Gary and Scott the tension also rises over the accusations that are shouted at Scott. This is supposed to be a test of Gary's commitment but there's never any doubt that Gary will choose Scott. The two engage in lots of steamy sex but the cruise must end and back on shore the two part, Gary going back to Chicago while Scott returns to Pennsylvania. What happens next is quite predictable. As usual there's an ending that wraps up all of the loose ends and we kind of expect the guys to manage to live happily ever after.
There's not nearly as much surprise in this story as I expected and the two main characters seem somewhat mild, somehow, quite different from the principal characters in the other books mentioned above. So, while this is not a bad book by any means it's also not the best in the sequence by a long way. Is it worth reading? Sure, but it's not going to provide a truly memorable read.
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Unexpected Vintage
July 11 2010
By M. Nix
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Shy fabric salesman Gary is pleased to be invited to a party by one of his clients. He's even more pleased when, once there, he ends up being invited to take a cruise spot that had been vacated by another friend of theirs, who'd already paid part of the trip. Gary's not sure about going at first, but decides to take a chance. He soon finds himself with a new set of good friends. The cruise is great, too, especially after he meets the sexy Scott.
There's only one problem--Scott's an ex-con, who was released after eight years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. He hasn't quite left his past behind yet, and besides, he lives far away. Can Gary and Scott form any sort of real relationship, or is what they have destined to be just a vacation fling?
An Unexpected Vintage is an enjoyable story of second chances. I liked shy, awkward Gary. He's a sweet, kind man who doesn't have much confidence, but as the story progresses he begins to find the courage to take chances. Since the story's all in his point of view, I didn't get as much insight into Scott (which I would have liked), but he's also uncertain and afraid after his time behind bars. The conflicts are both internal--Scott's lingering issues, Gary's own lack of confidence at times--and external, having to do with Scott's past. One thing I particularly enjoyed about An Unexpected Vintage was the chance to get a peek into the lives of several characters from some of Andrew Gray's other books. They provided additional conflict and interest. While a few aspects of An Unexpected Vintage might have been a bit dramatic, I liked the story and rooted for Gary and Scott the whole time. Fans of Andrew Grey's work will definitely not want to miss An Unexpected Vintage.
Cassie
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There's only one problem--Scott's an ex-con, who was released after eight years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. He hasn't quite left his past behind yet, and besides, he lives far away. Can Gary and Scott form any sort of real relationship, or is what they have destined to be just a vacation fling?
An Unexpected Vintage is an enjoyable story of second chances. I liked shy, awkward Gary. He's a sweet, kind man who doesn't have much confidence, but as the story progresses he begins to find the courage to take chances. Since the story's all in his point of view, I didn't get as much insight into Scott (which I would have liked), but he's also uncertain and afraid after his time behind bars. The conflicts are both internal--Scott's lingering issues, Gary's own lack of confidence at times--and external, having to do with Scott's past. One thing I particularly enjoyed about An Unexpected Vintage was the chance to get a peek into the lives of several characters from some of Andrew Gray's other books. They provided additional conflict and interest. While a few aspects of An Unexpected Vintage might have been a bit dramatic, I liked the story and rooted for Gary and Scott the whole time. Fans of Andrew Grey's work will definitely not want to miss An Unexpected Vintage.
Cassie
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Read
Nov 1 2010
By Gary Casey
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Love it. Yes, it's a M4M romance, and a page-turner. My partner and I actually went on a 3-week cruise in September and took this and another (similar) book to read. Loved the story line. The characters were easy to identify with and the ending was magical.
Will look forward to reading more from this author!!
Will look forward to reading more from this author!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
enjoyable
Sep 7 2010
By Michael P. Gillis
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The entire series by Andrew Grey is fun to read. Enough twists and turns to make it interesting. Well worth picking up.
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