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Always Another Side
Annabelle Jacobs
Starting over at forty is hard work for landscape architect Jack Bowman. His long-term partner hurt him badly. With his self-esteem dented by the break up, trusting a new lover is going to take time.
Tyler Freeman is equally unlucky when it comes to love. Now that he’s over thirty-five, he’s tired of getting played. All he wants is someone special. How hard can it be to meet a man who’s honest, with no hidden surprises?
Being set up on a blind date might be a classic cliché, but it’s a stroke of good luck for Jack and Tyler. They have a lot in common, including previous relationships steeped in deceit, but it’s worth navigating their trust issues if it means laying those ghosts to rest.
Making it work finally seems possible—until an accidental discovery threatens their newfound happiness.
Excerpt
Everyone said their goodbyes, and Jack tried not to notice the blatant, knowing looks being passed around. He had no doubt he’d be getting some nosy texts later. On the plus side, at least he wouldn’t be the only one.
Now it was only the two of them, they wandered into the bar area and snagged a small table by the fireplace. It wasn’t lit—the late-April weather had been far too mild to warrant an open fire. The Saturday-night crowd from earlier had clearly moved on to somewhere else, and the room had quietened considerably.
“Thanks for offering me a lift.” Tyler smiled and took a sip of his drink. “I wasn’t ready to leave yet.”
“Me neither.” Jack had bought another Coke, and he ran his finger down through the condensation on the outside of the glass. “I have to admit I was a bit—a lot sceptical about whether or not this was a good idea.”
Tyler glanced up and met his gaze. “Meeting me?”
Jack’s smile was wry. “I was talking about the whole blind date thing, but yeah… I guess it was meeting you in general.” He cringed as he said it, perhaps not the best thing to say to someone whom you were hoping to go out with again. And despite Jack’s misgivings and preconceptions, he liked Tyler.
Tyler cocked his head to one side and frowned, as though he wasn’t sure how to feel about that.
Jack had probably offended him, because no one liked to hear that sort of thing. But then, he’d offered to drive Tyler home so they could spend more time together—alone—so Tyler must realise Jack wanted to get to know him better. Or maybe not. If Jack had learned one thing from his breakup with Simon, it was that communication was key. Never assume someone knew what you meant or what you were thinking.
“I know that sounds bad, and it’s nothing personal. Christ, I’m pulling out all the clichés tonight, but it really was a case of it being me and not you.” Jack laughed and scrubbed a hand over his face. “Shit. Just when it was going so well. I’ve managed to fuck it up, haven’t I?”
About Annabelle
Annabelle Jacobs lives in the South West of England with her husband, three rowdy children, and two cats.
An avid reader of fantasy herself for many years, Annabelle now spends her days writing her own stories. They’re usually either fantasy or paranormal fiction, because she loves building worlds filled with magical creatures, and creating stories full of action and adventure. Her characters may have a tough time of it—fighting enemies and adversity—but they always find love in the end.
Where to find the author:
Twitter | Website | Facebook | Facebook Author page | Email – ajacobsfiction@gmail.com
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Review
Title: Always Another Side
Series: N/A
Author: Annabelle Jacobs
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 167 pages
Publisher: Annabelle Jacobs (June 3rd 2016)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5 Hearts
Blurb: Starting over at forty is hard work for landscape architect Jack Bowman. His long-term partner hurt him badly. With his self-esteem dented by the break up, trusting a new lover is going to take time.
Tyler Freeman is equally unlucky when it comes to love. Now that he’s over thirty-five, he’s tired of getting played. All he wants is someone special. How hard can it be to meet a man who’s honest, with no hidden surprises?
Being set up on a blind date might be a classic cliché, but it’s a stroke of good luck for Jack and Tyler. They have a lot in common, including previous relationships steeped in deceit, but it’s worth navigating their trust issues if it means laying those ghosts to rest.
Making it work finally seems possible—until an accidental discovery threatens their newfound happiness.
ISBN: 9781533464613
Product Link: http://amzn.to/1PZyJuH
Reviewer: Aerin
Review: I love anything Annabelle Jacobs has written so far. Her characters tend to feel real and are very easy to connect with. Even though I didn’t love Always Another Side, I still enjoyed reading it.
Always Another Side tells the story of Jack Bowman, a 40 year old landscape architect, and that of Tyler Freeman, a 36 year old man who works in a design firm. Jack and Tyler are very different from each other. But when they are set up on a blind date by friends, they discover there’s an attraction between them that’s worth exploring.
I loved that both Jack and Tyler were very up-front and open from the start. They discussed things and set boundaries, and there were absolutely no misunderstandings.
Jack is bitter and jaded after his longtime partner cheated on him. He feels old and out of date, and isn’t sure a new relationship is what he’s looking for. Tyler is very trusting and has a big heart. He always jumps in without hesitation and picks up the pieces when it’s all said and done. Tyler isn’t afraid to fall in love, even though he’s got a broken heart plenty of times to show for it.
I loved Tyler from the very beginning, but I had a hard time making a connection with Jack. I felt like Jack wasn’t ready or willing to let go of the past and move on. And a lot of times Jack’s ex was forming an unwanted threesome without even being there, in person.
Also there’s a twist towards the end that I saw coming all along, but still hoped it wouldn’t happen. It was an extra dose of drama that didn’t have a place in the book. And it made for some awkward moments.
Overall this truly was an enjoyable read and I definitely recommend it to readers who enjoy second-chances and mature characters.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *