Pride By the Book is part of the Maplewood combined universe. This time we see Pride Fest and two men have a second chance at knowing the real person.
From the blurb:
NHL star Ethan Gallagher faces his worst fear when he's named grand marshal of Maplewood's Pride festival: public speaking. The only thing more daunting? Working with Andre Thompson—the passionate librarian who made his high school years miserable.
Andre has planned every detail of the festival except for the undeniable attraction he feels toward the man he once considered a nemesis. As they navigate festival chaos, enemies become lovers and misconceptions transform into desire.
With careers pulling them in opposite directions and a small town eagerly watching their romance unfold, Ethan and Andre must decide if their summer flame can survive beyond the festival.
Pride By the Book delivers an enemies-to-lovers, small-town romance where second chances lead to steamy encounters, heartfelt connections, and the transformative power of being truly seen by another person.
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With the highest percentage of LGBTQIA+ residents in Vermont, Maplewood is a town where everyone belongs. And with festivals year round, there’s always something fun happening! This multi-author, low-angst queer series features ten standalone romances—each set against the backdrop of a different festival. Come for the celebrations, stay for the happily-ever-afters!
Molly Otto's review:
Ethan and Andre went to high school together yet really didn't know the real person. Ethan is back to Maplewood to be the grand Marshall of their biggest Pride Fest to date and is paired once again with Andre. Andre has always judged Ethan for having it all, yet never took the time to understand why he was the way he was or all he has done for Maplewood while playing professional hockey. This time around, Ethan lays it all out, and Andre sees the error of his judgment. The two have always had a chemistry, yet the miscommunication never allowed them to have something more.
Will add they do go back to their old roles, that leads to more hurt, but they do work through it in good time. They also see how much open and honest communication is needed for them to have a chance for something amazing. This story had more angst than previous books from this universe, but it was all understandable and not over the top. Making this story fit seamlessly with the other books in the series.
Heather's Review:
I want to start by saying once again, if Maplewood wasn't in the States, I'd move there in a heartbeat! Between the festivals and the found family, this town is definitely magic... and Pride By the Book is no exception!
We definitely start this book with animosity and confusion on the parts of the MCs and, luckily, for the most part they are now adults who can actually communicate (most of the time) and they actually find an outlet for their chemistry and their emotions! I love that this book centers around Pride and explores actually seeing the true person beneath their outward appearance and your own prejudices... even with a few hiccups along the road.
Pride By the Book is currently available as an e-book and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription
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