When they were at uni, Owen always had a bit of a crush on Nathan. But Nathan was apparently straight, and Owen was too busy with other guys to take his crush seriously.
When Nathan moves back to Bristol after a year away, Owen hears that Nathan has come out of the closet, and he propositions him. Nathan doesn’t want to be just another notch on Owen’s bedpost, though, so he challenges Owen to prove he can be serious: five dates before they have sex.
Owen doesn’t think that sounds too difficult. He’s expecting Nathan to find his charms irresistible anyway. But as they grow closer, Owen begins to care more about proving himself to Nathan than he does about getting him into bed.
Nathan wants to put a ring on it, but is Owen the marrying kind?
Two years on from their first date, Owen and Nathan are living together and life is good—except they’re not on the same page about marriage.
A traditionalist at heart, Nathan wants it all: the wedding, the vows, and a pair of matching rings. Owen, on the other hand, believes marriage is old-fashioned and unnecessary. They don’t need a wedding to prove their commitment to each other. Love should be enough on its own.
All it takes is one moment of weakness on a night out to force the issue. Owen finds himself engaged after a half-drunk proposal, and Nathan’s enthusiasm sweeps him along. But as the big day approaches, the mounting tension finally combusts.
If he’s going to save their relationship, Owen will need to decide once and for all if he’s truly the marrying kind.
The Marrying Kind
“Come on, babe.” Owen slipped his arm around Nathan’s waist and squeezed. The warm weight of Nathan’s arm settling around his shoulders felt good. With the extra few inches of height that Nathan had on him, they fitted together perfectly like this. “I can’t wait to dance with you. It’s been too long since we got down and dirty on the dance floor.”
Their social life usually involved more pubs than clubs, but it was Jack and Simon’s stag do tonight, and dancing was definitely on the agenda.
Simon and Jack were walking in front of them. Jack had his hand in the back pocket of Simon’s skintight jeans, and Simon was cackling at something Jack had just said. They looked so happy.
Owen tugged Nathan closer and leaned up to press a kiss to his cheek. Nathan smiled at him, and Owen grinned back.
Life was good.
The Dating Game
Owen is a little bit of a slut. He doesn’t do relationships but, when his old crush walks back into his life and admits to being gay, Owen has to have him.Nathan likes Owen, a lot, but he’s not about to be one of his one night stands. If Owen really wants him, he has to prove just how much.
So The Dating Game begins. 5 weeks. 5 dates on Nathan’s terms.
I really liked this book. It’s one of those stories you read with a smile on your face from beginning to end.
Owen is charming, funny, determined and always speaks his mind while Nathan is a little bit more serious, more withdrawn.
The attraction between them is really strong and Nathan’s “no sex” rule suddenly doesn’t seem like a good idea anymore.
Five weeks might seem a too short period to get to know someone but, when it’s the right person, everything just clicks into place. And it’s not like Nathan and Owen were complete strangers. It’s nice to see how they get to know each her again, how they try to make the best out those five dates and find out if what they feel is worth a shot.
Jay’s writing style is really good and my only problem with this book is that it was too short because I was captivated from the beginning and I wasn’t ready for it to end.
Loved it! I highly recommend.
Happy Reading!
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The Marrying Kind
How long does it take to fall in love?
For Owen and Nathan it took five dates. Now, two years have passed and seeing their best friends tie the knot makes Nathan realize he wants … more.
The problem is that Owen doesn’t do marriage. He doesn’t think he is ready to be tied down in that kind of way.
He loves Nathan so very much, but marriage doesn’t make part of his plans.
One drunken night and he finds himself engaged.
It’s the first time we see another part of Owen. He ceases to be that guy always sure of himself and his insecurities are taking their toll.
Amid marriage plans, family problems and day to day life, Nathan and Owen’s relationship it’s changing and, perhaps, not in a good way.
The pressure is rising and, when it will reach breaking point, it will either make them stronger than ever, or tear them completely apart.
Another sweet, romantic, captivating novel but this is nothing new. Jay’s stories have an addictive effect and once you start reading, it’s difficult to put them down.
Loved it!
Happy Reading!
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Jay lives just outside Bristol in the West of England, with her husband, two children, and two cats.
She comes from a family of writers, but she always used to believe that the gene for fiction writing had passed her by. She spent years only ever writing emails, articles, or website content. One day, she decided to try and write a short story–just to see if she could–and found it rather addictive. She hasn’t stopped writing since.
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