Plan B

Overall I really enjoyed this book. The first 80% was very well done, and believable. I found Danny's character wonderful. Although he's quite flamboyant, I never felt that he could have been a women. His androgeny at times is so well described, while other times he acts like such a guy and I found that duality wonderful. He's the type of character i enjoy reading about, a guy with a strong character who's pretty secure in who his is. I also liked Lance's character, but i didn't feel like I got to know him as much as I wanted. The story is told from Danny's 1st POV, and while I enjoy this, in this instance, due to the brevity of the 2nd act (more on this in a bit), I didn't learn nearly as much about him as I would have liked.Another huge plus for this book is the path taken to fall in love. These guys take a while to develop their feelings, although they are drawn to each other quickly. You can see a friendship developing that ultimately leads to love. I thought the author did a fantastic job showing (instead of just telling) the reader. In fact, that journey is 80% of the book, so far so good.The problem arises when we jump in time. I was glad that everything doesn't just get resolved in college, as this doesn't always happen and the time jump makes sense. What doesn't is how quickly everything becomes resolved in the end. This author is very talented and I didn't understand the brevity of the 2nd act. I felt it should have been longer. While the ending was satisfying the journey there was not as much as it could have been. 80% of the novel covers a 6 or so month time span, then we jump a number of years with minimal info on what happens, then everything gets tied up really quickly. I dont' want to give it away, as I think there are ALOT of positive aspects to this novel to recommend. I just felt like I'd sat through an awesome first act of play, which takes an hour or so, both characters are sympathetic, you love them, root for them, then the second act takes 5 minutes, the lights come on and you wonder if it's really finished? It takes away from what could have been a great novel.an update, as I wrote the review just after reading the book, a day later and I find myself still thinking about Danny's character. I thoroughly loved him. I don't think I've loved a character this much since Jory Harcourt from Mary Calmes Matter of Time series. Although not the same, both characters have a mix of strength, vulnerability, and confidence to themselves that I find really fun to read about. So a very solid 4 stars, but still feel like I wanted to know more about Lance, what happened with him, and their journey to the short epilogue at the end.

Overall, this was a great story. It is told from Danny's point of view. Danny is an out and proud gay college student who has unleashed his feminine side. Lance is a straight football jock who finds Danny fascinating. Each is very committed to their dreams, and that's where the inevitable conflict resides. Danny wants to be a star on Broadway, and Lance wants to join the NFL (the NFL naturally is not very friendly towards gay players). Neither of them has a "plan B".I really loved Danny's character. I loved how he embraced his feminine side without compromising on his male identity. Being the more experienced lover, Danny knows that their career paths will not cross, and that Lance is not strong enough to overcome society's disapproval of the gay lifestyle. I wish that the author had told part of this story from Lance's point of view. Because he is a stereotypical strong, silent type, it's hard to know his thoughts based on just his actions. And, especially in the beginning, when Lance reacts poorly towards Danny, what is going through Lance's mind? (Although we are given a partial explanation later). Neither one of them has a great epiphany about a solution that works for both of them, which to me seemed very real. But not to worry, there is a HEA finally at the end.

I couldn't think of a more appropriate read around Valentine's Day. This book really tugged at the heart strings and the romance was so sweet and endearing.The book is told from the perspective of Danny, the main character. He's the rare college kid who knows exactly who he is and doesn't apologize to anyone if they don't like it. He's studying theatre, is flamboyant, and gay. He only has people in his life he loves and respects. He grew up in a supportive family with loving parents and knows how lucky he's been.Danny rooms with his best friend, Bo, who he's known since they were thirteen. Bo's the polar opposite. He's nerdy, studies business, is shy, and straight. He is; however, funny as hell and they get along perfectly. It's when Danny agrees to go to a frat party with Bo so Bo can meet with a girl he has a crush on that Danny first meets a set of haunting grey eyes.Later that night Danny meets Katie the object of Bo's affection and finds out after a not-so-great first impression that those grey eyes belong to Katie's twin brother, Lance. Danny's always been a go-lucky type of guy, but for some reason he can't shake the experience or get those eyes out of his mind. He thought he might have caught a glimpse of interest in those eyes, but a football jock like Lance couldn't possibly be gay, could he?Lance has his sights set on an NFL career and has no Plan B. He can't get Danny out of his system and starts to seek him out. Danny can't seem to figure Lance out or his motives. Danny convinces himself that Lance just must be curious and is willing to help since he's up for no strings attached, but soon realizes that feelings are growing stronger. With no Plan B, Danny knows whatever this relationship is can't last.Whatever happens you want to stick around for the outcome. I loved these characters. Danny's feistiness and Lance's insecurities just pluck at your heart. You can't help but root for them. The read was so worth it and I won't be forgetting these guys anytime soon.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5 starsPlan B was . . . phenomenal. And I'm quickly beginning to learn that these coming out books are amongst my favorites.Lance had no idea he was even the slightest bit gay unitl he met Danny at a party. And from then on, he was hooked. He couldn't get enough of him.There's a lot of heartbreak happening in this book, but man, that final bit when they finally come together... worth every bit of it.

This is one of those rare books that ends up being SO MUCH MORE than what the blurb suggests and I very nearly missed it until it popped up as a 99p special fromDSP. Well, I can hand on heart say that even if I hadn't gotten it at such a bargain price, I'd have bought it for the RRP and would have loved it as much and rated it as high.What the blurb doesn't convey is the feelings that are so apparent between both guys and that what they do together, as well as what they don't get to do together, speaks volumes. I loved both guys and the way in which the author wrote Lance didn't make me dislike him for even a second for not wanting to come out or give up his dreams. I thought that the leads were well-matched, and in that HEA that I mentioned? Well, for me the HEA started not in the epilogue but in the penultimate chapter, with THAT confession, THOSE words that needed to be said, heard and felt, and THAT act that I hadn't expected, but which was the only thing to make things 100% right for these guys. THAT announcement in the actual epilogue, with THAT EVENT that was about to happen on NYE, was the total icing on my cake.This book will make you laugh at Danny's snark, feel tenderness at Lance's feelings and snuggle-puppy-ness, and it will break your heart before putting it back together again. I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to read more of these leads living that HEA, but the way the author ended the tale so perfectly, I'm not sure that I'll be getting one.This was an amazing read.P.S - I emailed the author and asked if there might be more in this series, and whilst she's not 100% promised, she did tantalise by saying that she always does a Xmas freebie (I think, or perhaps a shortie) read, so maybe...YES, PLEASE.

Thank you Dreamspinner for putting this book on sale, I don't know that I would have come across it had you not and that would have been a travesty! I absolutely adored Danny, he made no apologies for who he was and why the hell should he, he was fab-u-lush, one of my favourite characters in a book ever. I loved the friendship he had with Bo (I've just read a book that stated that gay men and straight men couldn't be friends??!!) and Lance, well sometimes I was so frustrated with him I wanted to throw my kindle and other times I wanted to give him a hug and tell him it would all be ok. Can't recommend this book enough.

What an absolute gem of a story!!This is my first time reading SJD Peterson and I guarantee it won't be the last.I love Danny and Lance, the supporting characters are wonderful and the writing is superb!It's got everything I like in a book, and the cover? Phew!I enjoyed it so much I lost a whole morning at work reading it and, erm...well... NOT working.It was absolutely worth it.Highly recommended.

I loved this book. Didn't want to put it down.Danny and Lance are an unlikely couple but Lance struggles with being gay.Danny had never been shy about who his is and wears him styles proudly, even if it raises more than just a few eye brows.Well written and had you loving both main characters wanting a HEA from start to finish.Brilliant

Awe what a sweet mm romance, i really enjoyed this book.