It's our second visit to Bennett's and this time we watch Colby figure out his sexuality and find love in The Jock.
From the blurb:
Colby Bennett is straight.
At twenty-five, he’s the middle of three boys raised by a single father. He’s always been a jock, so managing a gym feels like his calling. If only being a big brother were as easy. When Colby stumbles on his younger brother trying on feminine clothing, Taylor is angry and embarrassed. Looking for a way to make amends, Colby seeks the help of a new gym member whose eyeshadow and shimmering lips capture his attention.
Milo Kennedy is recently single.
Having broken up with his boyfriend, he’s trying to reclaim the person he used to be. Ashamed that he let someone take so much away from him, he’s determined to find himself again. The last thing he needs is another gym-bro in his life, but Colby seems sincere in his mission to help his brother and Milo can’t make himself say no.
Being around Milo has Colby questioning if he’s actually straight… or if there are things he still has left to learn about his own identity. But even though he can’t stop thinking about Milo, he knows better than to make a move. His little brother needs someone like Milo and Colby doesn’t want to do anything to jeopardize their budding friendship.
But as Colby is exploring and embracing his sexuality, and Milo reclaiming the pieces of himself that he lost to a bad relationship, they discover they might need each other despite their reasons for hesitating. Will they learn that the best things in life are worth taking a risk for?
Breakfast at Bennett’s is a four book series consisting of The Virgin, The Jock, The Princess, and The Outcast. For maximum enjoyment, it is best to read the series in order.
Heather's Review:
I'm loving the way the Bennett brothers embrace new experiences and just roll with them... Colby's story is a low-angst bi-awakening with such sweet intentions! I love how the relationship ebbs and flows naturally and there is no third act crisis or break up - this story was a pleasure to read and a reminder that being yourself is the best way to be...
I can't wait to see how Taylor flourishes and who else falls victim to random plant parenting in the next book!
Angel's review:
This series is so amazing and I love the world EM has created! The characters themselves are so lovely, and the place setting is fantastic. I love the concept of the family running and owning their family's diner, and I adore how close Colby, Jonah, Taylor, and Ethan are. It's so beautiful how accepting they are of each other and it really shows throughout the story how much they genuinely care for one another.
I adored Colby, he's such a sweetheart who tries his best to care for his brothers and support them in whichever capacity he can. When he learns about Taylor liking makeup he immediately does what he can to help make his brother comfortable in his own skin, and to let him know that he accepts him as is. I also really liked how kind and caring Colby was towards Milo. Even when Milo had a hard time trusting Colby due to his ex, Colby was patient and supportive anyways.
Milo's character was fabulous! I really enjoyed how his character had different layers. He loves makeup and wearing clothes that makes him feel pretty, and throughout the course of the story discovered that he loves helping others feel pretty too. I liked how his character grows and goes on his own self discovery journey, it was really beautiful reading about his character discovering himself again. It was truly beautiful!
The pacing was fantastic, things flowed so smoothly!! Colby and Milo's relationship slowly developed overtime, which I enjoyed. Overall a really fantastic book and I'm so excited to read Taylor's story!!
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