Good Question by Dawn Kimberly Johnson

GoodQuestionLGTitle: Good Question
Series: Q&A, #1
Author: Dawn Kimberly Johnson
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (109 pages)
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (April 3rd, 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts
Blurb: Ever since Jamison Coburn lost his father, he’s been locked up tight, not just because of the heartache but also because if he wants to be like the man he so admired, embracing his attraction to other men is impossible.

Lonnie Bellerose is simply minding his own business when he pulls up at his twin sister’s house, intent on painting a mural in her new nursery. He doesn’t expect to meet anyone like the tall, dark, handsome, and silent handyman. Their first kiss is as spontaneous as their attraction, but Jamison quickly pushes Lonnie away. No biggy. Lonnie knows all about rejection. He’s used to it, has come to expect it.

Perhaps an unexpected weekend together housesitting might set them free of their pasts to become the men they can be together—that is, if Jamison can get past his denial and Lonnie can learn to trust that he’s worth loving after all.

ISBN: 978-1-62380-438-1

Product Link: https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=3682

Reviewer: Prime

Review: Good Question by Dawn Kimberley Johnson is book 1 of the Q&A series. This series needs to be read in sequential order. Over all, Good Question was a really pleasing and enjoyable read.

The story follows Jamison and Lonnie. Jamison has had to work hard since the death of his father when he was ten years old. He hasn’t told anyone he’s gay. He prefers to simply keep his head down, working for a home renovation company and on the side being a carpenter for the fun of it.

Lonnie is completely different. He is out and proud, and while he certainly does work hard, he is working towards obtaining his master’s in fine arts. Their worlds collide when Lonnie and Jamison meet at Lonnie’s twin sister’s home, which is being renovated for the upcoming birth of Lonnie’s nephew/niece.

It’s a pretty sweet and simple plot. Not only is this book a sort of coming out of the closet type of caper, it is also a wrong side vs. right side of the tracks type of thing. The basis of all the major and minor character are pretty strong, too, with some likable and, of course, some less so.

However, I have to say the one thing that did let things down for me is that the characters didn’t seem to move along enough at time. But that is a minor flaw since this is such an easy read and I was finished in no time. The sweetness between Lonnie and Jamison also more than makes up for any flaws. These guys are great together and have wonderful chemistry.

Recommended to just about anyone and I can’t wait to read the sequel!

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