I bought this on a recommendation by Dear Author. (Probably the only place I find out about m/m romances.) It’s a novella from Samhain, a publisher that has surprised me recently with several good reads.
Pricks and Pragmatism by J.L. Merrow
(2010, Contemporary)
Grade: 4
Luke is accustomed to trading sex for a place to live, especially when the men are wealthy and hot, but when his latest boyfriend kicks him out a few weeks before finals, he ends up with Russell, a nerd who doesn’t quite know how to deal with his new “roommate”. Luke is used to men who want his body, but he’s not used to anyone who wants his heart.
Despite the premise and sexual content, this was a surprisingly sweet story. It was only novella length and could have used a few more pages to delve more deeply into the characters (Russell, in particular, is not explored in depth) but overall, it was an entertaining read.
I’d like to see more novellas published in e-book form as individual stories, as long as the price is appropriate. I hate having to buy an anthology when only one of the stories is good. This one was priced at $2.66 which is a little high for a single story but not outrageous.
Karen Wheless
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