ARC Review – Rebound Remedy by Christine d’Abo

Sexy and funny I enjoyed the strange and complicated story between two men who find each other when they least expect it. ~ Slick, Guilty Pleasures 

Description:
The last thing Cole expects to get for the holidays is dumped. But there he is, in the airport on his way to Banff for a romantic getaway, helplessly watching as his boyfriend’s ex declares undying love, proposes—and is accepted. With a few weeks to go until Christmas, Cole’s mood dives from jolly to jaded. But instead of sitting at home alone and feeling sorry for himself, he goes to his favorite bar, McGregor’s, for a pint and some company.

The moment Owen McGregor sets eyes on Cole, he knows there’s something wrong. So he takes it upon himself to ensure that Cole has a happy holiday: twelve outings for the twelve days before Christmas. Even if he can’t quite think up twelve activities that don’t involve getting the forlorn hunk into his bed.

With each outing they take together, Cole realizes that the love he thought he’d shared with his ex was less than perfect. And that Owen might prove to be more than just his rebound remedy.

Review copy provided for an honest review

No one likes being dumped and having it happen right at the holidays is tough, but sometimes things work out for the best and that’s exactly what happens in Rebound Remedy by Christine D’Ado. Sexy and funny I enjoyed the strange and complicated story between two men who find each other when they least expect it.

On his way with his current partner for a romantic two week holiday Cole is stunned to watch his boyfriend’s ex propose to him as he watches on. Determined to not wallow in his breakup Cole winds up at his favorite bar where he can’t help but notice Owen, the bartender and bar’s owner, who not only listens but makes him feel a bit better and whose smile lights him up like no other.

I really enjoyed Cole and Owen together and found that their adventures and even their mishaps made the time they spent together feel very real. I think had they started up a month or two after Cole’s breakup or even if there hadn’t been the breakup I would have enjoyed this story much more. Cole’s insistence to not get too invested with Owen bugged me and while Owen didn’t think he had time to date, he made time which made me love him all the more. Thus for a good part of this book, I felt like the relationship was kind of one sided. These two jump very quickly into a physical relationship and while they both knew the score, that too even seemed strange and Cole thinking about his ex so much while with Owen just seemed disrespectful to him.

If I remove Cole’s ex from this story in my mind, it is really a good story. I enjoyed their banter, their odd ball dates (especially the one that ended with them in the emergency room) and their sexy times were off the charts hot. I do feel there was too much of a rush to the declaration of love stage especially given Cole’s situation, but overall I still enjoyed their story.

Sometimes a rebound is just a rebound and sometimes it can prove to be the best thing that ever happened to you.

3.5 stars

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