Grateful

This was full of klutzy fun. A great holiday story.

I could empathize with Nate in one regard. I, too, am a giant klutz and have spent my life sporting various bruises, cuts and gashes. Sigh. He seems to have way more issues than I ever did. The idiot part though, is all on Nate. Never in a million years are you going to catch me doing something stupid because a friend dared me to. Although I will admit my husband sure enjoyed watching those fools on YouTube and many of those videos made us laugh out loud.
\"And although my family’s used to my ways, it’s kind of embarrassing for a thirty-year-old accounts receivable clerk to explain why he did a header over the handlebars of a trike.\"
I was cringing right beside Nate as he drove to his parents’ for Hanukkah. I have a Jewish mother. I knew how the conversation was going to go before Nate even got there. They'll talk about why he's wasting himself at his job, and what's wrong with him that he does stupid stuff his friends dare him to, and why is he single? They love him, they mean well, and because Nate loves them, he doesn't want to face their disappointment.
When Nate realizes he's forgotten everyone's gifts back at his apartment, it's almost too much to bear. That's when he meets Gio—gorgeous, well to do, and everything Nate is sure would never be interested in him. I mean, seriously, the man speaks five languages, is a translator, owns a dog who just needs one more win to be a champion, drives a Jag, and his parents are diplomats. Pretty sure I'd be feeling the same way Nate is, wondering why this man is talking to him. What Nate doesn't realize yet is that Gio needs to spend time with someone who knows how to have fun and doesn't take everything so seriously.
I absolutely loved this holiday story! Definitely being added to the favorites pile. The author did a great job, and I loved how Gio was able to show Nate a different view of his crazy actions, and Nate was able to share his family with a man who really needed them. Thank you, Kim!
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews