Review – Something New by Tia

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For thirty-five-year-old writer Frank Hudson and his partner of fourteen years, the spark is dead, and it’s time to move on. Frank sets his sights on a sleepy town in Vermont, where he plans to start over in peace and quiet—plans that are destroyed when fireman Conner O’Malley literally blazes onto the scene. To Frank, the tattooed, redheaded twenty-three-year-old and his bright smile are a flash of light in an otherwise dreary life.

But it’s a tricky situation right from the beginning. Frank’s passionless relationship has left him doubting that anyone could ever find him attractive. Conner’s juggling a demanding job and the unexpected responsibility of playing dad to his little brother and sister. Battling their own insecurities, Conner’s demanding schedule, and small-town homophobia is hard work—but sometimes hard work pays off.

Something New is a sweet, shorter story told from Frank’s point of view. Frank is an author of young adult LBGTQ fiction and has just ended his fourteen year relationship because they grew apart. I like that Frank and his ex are amicable. Frank is somewhat reserved and has a low self-esteem because he feels like he wasn’t good enough to keep his ex’s interest. But Frank has good friends and family to support and care for him.

Because of an unfortunate event, Frank meets a hunky, young firefighter who seems to find him attractive as well. Conner O’Malley is twenty-three and has been raising his brother and sisters for the past few years. While Frank worries about the age gap and falling for Conner too quickly, there is definitely a spark and that neither one can deny. Conner’s little brother and sister are adorable and Meagan adds to the narrative. After some minor twists and turns all ends up happily ever after for Frank and their little family.

This is a great short read and I found myself falling in love with these characters and would love to hear more about them. My interest is also peeked about Conner’s firefighting buddy and Frank’s ex. I’m hoping there is at least one sequel to this charming story of new beginnings!

4.5 Stars

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