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Better Than People

Better Than People


by Roan Parrish

⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5



 What better way to fall in love, than over the mutual love of animals!

Extreme grump, Jack has broken his leg and now needs help taking care and walking his pack (his many dogs and cats). Thankfully in this modern age there is an app for that! Through the app, Jack connects with Simon, who is eager to help with the pets in return for some love and kindness the only animals can give.

Simon is cripplingly shy. He can’t talk or make eye contact with Jack as he visits twice a day to help with the pack. 

Jack is intrigued by Simon and works to build up a comfort level between them, as he sees and accepts Simons difficulty interacting with people. Soon they become friends and lovers…

But as Jack’s cast is removed and he can get back out into the world, will he leave Simon behind once he realizes that he can’t change the way he is?

This was such a sweet romance! I loved how both characters had their own flaws and past hurts to work though. The consideration and respect given to each of their situations was done beautifully. I especially enjoyed that Simon was not magically able to overcome his condition. Jack may have solved many of his issues, but Jack had to accept and work with the limitations that Simon could live within. Mental health issues are not solved in an instance and often a person lives with their affliction for a lifetime. Partners needs to be kind and accepting of the realities that are involved. This was represented very well.

Jack and Simon made a great couple and the only ones left out of the bedroom were the pack animals. The sex scenes were very steamy and respectfully done. These two has sizzling chemistry in and out of the bedroom!

As always, Carina Press delivers the happily ever after I crave! A cute read that I could not put down and totally recommend!

Better Than People by Roan Parrish is scheduled to release  August 25th, 2020.

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Book Description
It’s not long before their pet-centric arrangement sparks a person-centric desire…

Simon Burke has always preferred animals to people. When the countdown to adopting his own dog is unexpectedly put on hold, Simon turns to the PetShare app to find the fluffy TLC he’s been missing. Meeting a grumpy children’s book illustrator who needs a dog walker isn’t easy for the man whose persistent anxiety has colored his whole life, but Jack Matheson’s menagerie is just what Simon needs.

Four dogs, three cats and counting. Jack’s pack of rescue pets is the only company he needs. But when a bad fall leaves him with a broken leg, Jack is forced to admit he needs help. That the help comes in the form of the most beautiful man he’s ever seen is a complicated, glorious surprise.

Being with Jack—talking, walking, making out—is a game changer for Simon. And Simon’s company certainly…eases the pain of recovery for Jack. But making a real relationship work once Jack’s cast comes off will mean compromise, understanding and lots of love.

Carina Adores is home to highly romantic contemporary love stories where LGBTQ+ characters find their happily-ever-afters.

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from Harlequin and the Harlequin Publicity Team. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.



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