Blue Notes by Shira Anthony

Title: Blue Notes, 2nd edition

Series: A Blue Notes Novel

Author: Shira Anthony

Genre: Contemporary/Coming Out

Length: Novel (248 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition February 19th 2014)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4.0Hearts

Blurb: 2nd Edition – A Blue Notes Novel

Blame it on jet lag. Jason Greene thought he had everything: a dream job as a partner in a large Philadelphia law firm, a beautiful fiancée, and more money than he could ever hope to spend. Then he finds his future wife in bed with another man, and he’s forced to rethink his life and his choices. On a moment’s notice, he runs away to Paris, hoping to make peace with his life.

But Jason’s leave of absence becomes a true journey of the heart when he meets Jules, a struggling jazz violinist with his own cross to bear. In the City of Love, it doesn’t take them long to fall into bed, but as they’re both about to learn, they can’t run from the past. Sooner or later, they’ll have to face the music.

1st Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, December 2011

Product Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4720

Reviewer: GiGi

Review: When life implodes who wouldn’t benefit from two month in Paris? Jason, Jaz, Green heads to the city of love hoping to reflect on his life choices so far, find out what is missing, and rediscover himself. And, oh boy, does he! What he discovers might just be the reason for his failed relationship with Diane, and his unsatisfactory personal life so far. He’s ignored something that has been simmering below the surface since grade school, his attraction to guys. Once Jules, a very talented, very attractive, and very flirtatious Frenchman enters the picture, it all becomes pretty clear to Jaz.

Not only do we get to go along on the wild rollercoaster of a ride sexual self-discovery brings to Jaz, we get to confront his past, his fears and the future with him too.

I enjoyed the flawed characters, their ups and downs, but what made this story stick for me was the time Jaz had once he was back stateside without Jules beside him. Yes, he was heartbroken. Yes, he had to confront Diane and go on living without her, or Jules for that matter. He had time to adjust to himself, and an experience being attracted to yet another handsome gay man, even though he quickly realized it was Jules that made it not just sexy, but loving. You know this is going to have a HEA, but the characters have to work for it, and that makes it all even sweeter!

The adventures of living in Europe, enjoying the attractions, absorbing the day-to-day way of eating and living enjoying all the details is authentic. I miss those details, taking time to appreciate the craft of eating, vintners, daily treks to pick up fresh-baked goods.

This was a wonderfully written romantic, sexy, and enjoyable escape to the city of love, with a beautiful HEA. The writing was smooth, and painted a wonderful picture for my imagination. I enjoyed being introduced to other characters and can’t wait to read the other stories in the Blue Note Novels! Luckily this is a 2nd edition so there are already plenty out there for me to dig into!