The Colors of Romance by Ashavan Doyon

Title: The Colors of Romance

Series: A Valentine Rainbow

Author: Ashavan Doyon

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Length: Novella (62 pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (February 1^st 2014)

Heat Level: Mild

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Tams

Blurb: A disastrous date during his freshman year of college has left Theo Dwyer with no faith in men, relationships, or especially Valentine’s Day. When his roommate sets him up on a blind date, naturally Theo refuses. Then a persistent online suitor known only as TruClrs4vr begins sending Theo flowers and arranging romantic virtual meetings. After his treatment by his ex, Theo is reluctant to trust another man, but the determined TruClrs4vr might be the one to rekindle his passion, one color of the rainbow at a time.

A part of the “A Valentine Rainbow” set of 14 holiday stories. Get all 14 stories on Feb. 1 when you purchase the set.

Purchase Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4670

Review: A short, romantic story that tows the line between mature YA and NA.

Theo Dwyer has no interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day, or in participating in the blind date his college roommate is trying to set him up on. That is until his suitor takes to Twitter in an attempt to change Theo’s mind. Almost the entire story is compiled of twitter posts between Theo and his would be Romeo. Theo has no idea who the utterly romantic guy on the other end of the web could be, but he’s definitely making him rethink his whole ‘anti VDay’ stance.

I really enjoyed the extra effort that Mister mystery put into wooing Theo. Since he’s someone that knows Theo, even though Theo doesn’t know who it is yet, he knows about the pain of the past. TruClrs4vr takes the pressure of looks and sex off the table, and shows his interest in other ways. Romantic notes, flowers and gestures that are put into play to show Theo the colors of love.

IF this had been a novel, the constant tweet aspect of the story would have driven me mad. But in such a small dose, I was able to appreciate the need for it within the story Doyon was writing. This little story is perfect for all you hopeless romantics that dream of someone to swoon over you!

** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through MM Good Book Reviews **