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Book Blurb

Jeweler Lachlan Beattie does the Renaissance Frolicke event each year; it’s the only time he sees costume designer Taran Kimura. Their vendor stalls have been on opposite sides of the site. Then the year’s event package arrives with a new map: now they’ll be side by side.

Taran sees the new map and considers sending a thank-you note to the management. Finally, no barriers to striking up a conversation with the sexy Scot. They’ve been eyeing each other for years. Taran’s almost fifty; it’s past time to step outside his comfort zone.

Lachlan makes the first move; Taran makes the second. Once they start talking, they never want to stop. They have six weekends to see how far their connection could go. By the end of the second, they both know they want forever.

What could possibly go wrong?

 

Book Review

This is the first time in recent years that I read a book straight through without stopping. I literally could not put this down! ‘Our Revels Now’ has everything I look for in a keeper: well-written with an interesting plot, a unique location, and fully developed characters in a real-life setting. The fact the men are in their fifties was a bonus as I love mature characters who make mature decisions.

 

Lachlan is a Scotsman who is retired military and a retired engineer, now doing metalwork and creative designs for a well-known jeweler, He is muscular and sturdy with a close-cropped haircut, a flair for the artistic, and a desire for commitment. Taran is Asian, an elementary teacher and seamstress, who designs clothing, tapestries, and other novelty items. His long hair, slender body, and light makeup make him appear a little fem, but not overly so, and he is a sweet, gentle man who is ready to settle down.

 

The two have never formally had a conversation and yet both have participated as vendors at the Renaissance Frolicke held in the LA area in stalls across from each other for years, apparently admiring the other from afar. This year, the wily organizers—who may have observed the potential attraction in past years—have placed their vendor stalls next to each other and the plan works. Both men take advantage of their closeness to strike up a conversation, then a friendship, and ultimately, a romance by the end of the first four weeks of the event.

 

The blurb asks “What could go wrong?” Rather than answer with the specifics of what did go wrong, I can honestly say I’m very impressed that the author came up with a believable incident to make Taran rethink his comfortable life, his profession, his artistic sewing ventures, and his growing relationship with Lachlan.  And Lachlan, always calm and steady, a man who has moved through a few careers in life and is doing what he enjoys best now, knows he cares for Taran and is willing to wait until Taran sees the solution is right before his eyes.

 

The story is fast-paced, romantic, humorous, enjoyable, and intriguing. I love these characters so much I hate to say goodbye. I’m very impressed and most definitely will recommend this book to all my friends, especially those of us who appreciate a romance featuring personable and mature characters.

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 36021 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	20-May-2023
Price	$3.99 ebook
Buy Link	https://www.jms-books.com/alexandra-caluen-c-224_564/our-revels-now-p-4703.html