Better Than People
A Novel
by Roan Parrish
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Pub Date Aug 25 2020 | Archive Date Jun 03 2021
HARLEQUIN - Carina Press | Carina Adores
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Description
Simon Burke has always preferred animals to people. When the countdown to adopting his own dog is unexpectedly put on hold, Simon turns to the PetShare app to find the fluffy TLC he’s been missing. Meeting a grumpy children’s book illustrator who needs a dog walker isn’t easy for the man whose persistent anxiety has colored his whole life, but Jack Matheson’s menagerie is just what Simon needs.
Four dogs, three cats and counting. Jack’s pack of rescue pets is the only company he needs. But when a bad fall leaves him with a broken leg, Jack is forced to admit he needs help. That the help comes in the form of the most beautiful man he’s ever seen is a complicated, glorious surprise.
Being with Jack—talking, walking, making out—is a game changer for Simon. And Simon’s company certainly…eases the pain of recovery for Jack. But making a real relationship work once Jack’s cast comes off will mean compromise, understanding and lots of love.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781488076848 |
| PRICE | $9.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Chiara D, Reviewer
Another wonderful romance novel from Roan Parrish. Not only does she deliver a story that I loved but her writing takes the whole thing to the next level. It reminded me of Corbin Wale (love the reference to this btw!) in that I fell in love with the story and the writing.
Jack and Simon are two misanthropic men for different reasons, I loved the way they came together, slowly getting to know each other and then developing their relationship beyond something sexual. I felt Simon’s frustration over his anxiety and Jack’s over his perceived helplessness. I appreciated that Jack finally came to terms with the fact that he wasn’t going to be able to “fix” Simon and just needed to support him however he could.
I too prefer animals to people and I loved the role that the pack played in their relationship. Jack’s terrible names were just perfect. I loved the role each of their family members played and how those relationships developed as well.
Overall this book was a delight and I’m already ready for a reread.
Readers who liked this book also liked:
Jodi Picoult; Jennifer Finney Boylan
General Fiction (Adult), Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction
