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Let Your Heart Be Light: A Collection of M/M Holiday Romances Kindle Edition

by J.R. Lawrie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 279 ratings

This holiday season, celebrate with a trio of festive gay romances by debut author J. R. Lawrie. This anthology features three stories sure to warm the heart and captivate the senses. Full of romance, humor, sweetness, and the perfect amount of heat, this collection is perfect for an evening by the fire.

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Dr. David Christmas has heard every joke in the book when it comes to his name. Weary of the festive season and from his long shifts in the emergency room, David is also tired of his lonely single life. His only hope for Christmas is a glimpse of the shy but gorgeous neighbour who lives above him.

Christmas-loving Julian has nurtured a crush on the grumpy man downstairs for years now. Still hurting from his ex-boyfriend's cruelty, he hasn't yet dared to say hello. When an injury on Christmas Eve puts Julian directly into David's careful hands, a little healing might be on the way.



KIND OF A BIG DEAL
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THE FARRINGDON CLUB

Up-and-coming comedian Zack Wynn splits his time between the stage and the London pizza restaurant where he works, until life hands him one hell of a Christmas present. Richard Garston is the handsome and clever older man of Zack's dreams, but what exactly is it that Richard does?

Soon, Zack learns the truth: Richard's classified role in the British government makes him a much bigger deal than he claimed.

Is Zack ready for the politics and power of Richard's world?
And is Richard's world ready for him?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0827B4GSP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carnation Books (December 13, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 13, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 196 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1948272482
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 279 ratings

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J. R. Lawrie graduated from the University of Leeds in 2011 and now lives in York, UK. LET YOUR HEART BE LIGHT, J.R.'s debut anthology, was published by Carnation Books in 2019, followed by a full-length novel THE SHELTERING TREE in early 2021.

For news and updates, you can follow J.R. on Twitter: @jrlawriewrites

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Customers find this collection of M/M holiday romances delightful and charming, with great heartwarming stories and great sex scenes. The book features well-written, loveable characters and is filled with humor. Customers describe it as fluffy, making it a perfect comfort read.

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25 customers mention "Enjoyment"25 positive0 negative

Customers find the book delightful and entertaining, describing it as a charming duo of sweet stories.

"These three stories are wildly enjoyable and very well written. I easily sank into them and everything just flowed...." Read more

"4.25 Stars What a charming duo of stories- sweet and cozy with the lightest layer of snark to keep it from being too saccharine, this trio of..." Read more

"I loved these stories, really enjoyed Zack and Richard’s continuing story and the spice is just right! Looking forward to more by this author." Read more

"...The delicious sex. It's brilliant, fresh, romantic, and sexy. Wonderful read, 10/10 recommend." Read more

12 customers mention "Romance"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this collection of M/M holiday romances, describing it as a perfect heartwarming collection of cute stories with great sex scenes.

"...good---each one served a purpose, and either cemented feelings and emotions in the relationship, or showed us the depth of their love and lust for..." Read more

"...But it was saved by some genuine cheek from Zach and a low stakes plot- never for a moment so you worry that anything will come between these two as..." Read more

"...The writing is quality, and heads above other romantic fiction I've read. Her style is easy to read while being smart...." Read more

"...spend book after book following their steamy, playful, opposites-attract relationship...." Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one customer particularly enjoying Zack and Richard's continuing story.

"...The characters were given depth and we learned a lot about them without info dumping...." Read more

"I loved these stories, really enjoyed Zack and Richard’s continuing story and the spice is just right! Looking forward to more by this author." Read more

"...EVERYTHING. Zack and Richard are amazing together...." Read more

"...I would totally read a full story of them. Zack is a fun character and him and Richard together is just 😍 In this one Zack is introduced into..." Read more

5 customers mention "Humor"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with one mentioning that it's particularly funny when told in two parts.

"...What a charming duo of stories- sweet and cozy with the lightest layer of snark to keep it from being too saccharine, this trio of shorts is..." Read more

"...This book is filled with humour, loveable characters, christmas spirit, and then that "hard to define" quality that puts the author in my autobuy..." Read more

"...Told in 2 parts it's hilarious, sweet, fun and has some hot moments...." Read more

"...I don’t think I’ve ever smiled and laughed this much in a long time. Will definitely be looking for more from this author." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book very well done, with one customer noting its easy-to-read style.

"These three stories are wildly enjoyable and very well written. I easily sank into them and everything just flowed...." Read more

"...The writing is quality, and heads above other romantic fiction I've read. Her style is easy to read while being smart...." Read more

"...humour, loveable characters, christmas spirit, and then that "hard to define" quality that puts the author in my autobuy catagory." Read more

"...I loved these two Christmas tales. Well done!" Read more

4 customers mention "Fluffy"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fluffy, with one describing it as a perfect comfort read.

"...If you're looking for a wonderfully cheerful, fluffy, steamy, and holiday-themed book, this is the one you should buy. BUY IT BUY IT." Read more

"...These two were sweet & fluffy & full of love. They're my new favorite couple, colorful hair & all...." Read more

"Very sweet and tender, and a bit funny, too! I'd love to read more of both couples and will be searching out the author's other works." Read more

"...The perfect comfort read." Read more

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  • Emma J
    5.0 out of 5 stars A delicious read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2019
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    These three stories are wildly enjoyable and very well written. I easily sank into them and everything just flowed. The sex scenes were especially good---each one served a purpose, and either cemented feelings and emotions in the relationship, or showed us the depth of their love and lust for each other. The characters were given depth and we learned a lot about them without info dumping.

    The dual POV of David and Julian was fun, and the slow ramping up of "omg when are they gonna kiss" was frustrating in the best possible way. But for me, Richard and Zack were the stars of the show. The first and third stories are about them, with a year elapsing between the two. Both are single POV, from Zack's perspective, and I laughed out loud many times at his shenanigans, while gasping at the passion the two share. I would love to read both stories from Richard's POV.

    The worst thing about this is that it left me thirsty for more. Oh, SO much more. I could read a huge full-length novel about Richard & Zack, and want to see more about David & Julian as well. Lawrie is extremely talented, and her next work will be an automatic buy.
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  • A.Jo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Utterly Charming
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2020
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    4.25 Stars
    What a charming duo of stories- sweet and cozy with the lightest layer of snark to keep it from being too saccharine, this trio of shorts is lovely.

    The first story, Kind of a Big Deal, concerns Zach, a stand up comedian in his late 20s, and Richard, a VERY high powered politician operative in his early 40s. They meet, sparks fly, and these two opposites find out if there’s anything real between them. Told in single POV with Zach as our narrator, this is fizzy and fun.

    The second story, For Services Rendered, is about Dr. David Christmas, a Scrooge ER doctor who has quietly crushed over his below-floor neighbor for the past two years. On Christmas Eve, said neighbor, Julian, appears in the ER with a twisted ankle and a need for some assistance getting back home. This story takes place over this one night, and David and Julian are lovely together. This is the most “Christmassy” of the stories, and it has a bit of that Christmas Magic to it in how everything unfolds, but I really enjoyed it. Sometimes you just want to read something that makes you smile, you know?

    The third story, The Farringdon Club, is about Zach and Richard again. Now married, Zach has to figure out where and how he fits into Richard’s high flying world. He starts with Richard’s stuffy men’s club, The Farringdon. This one was almost, just right on the edge of being too sweet, and Richard and Zach are totally besotted with each other. But it was saved by some genuine cheek from Zach and a low stakes plot- never for a moment so you worry that anything will come between these two as Zach schemes and plots his way through the club.

    Overall, really enjoyed reading it and will definitely add it to my Christmas Favorites list!
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  • 1husband2sons
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a treasure!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
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    I loved these stories, really enjoyed Zack and Richard’s continuing story and the spice is just right! Looking forward to more by this author.
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  • S. Simmons
    5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic Queer Fiction
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2019
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    This writer has had my attention for a while because of her skill at the keyboard. Her way of writing queer romantic fiction is unparalleled. The stories about Richard & Zack and David & Julian give me hope for love even though I've been through heartbreak. The writing is quality, and heads above other romantic fiction I've read. Her style is easy to read while being smart. I finished these stories wishing I had what the characters did.

    Things I love: Zack's ever-changing Twitter handle, Zack making trouble at the club (So...basically all of Farringdon), Richard not judging Zack for being too young or "crazy" with his blue hair, A character with the last name of Christmas and all the possible jokes you could make with that, the nickname "Mr. Upstairs," Julian's apartment, "Die Hard" is definitely a Christmas movie, oh, and the sex. The delicious sex.

    It's brilliant, fresh, romantic, and sexy. Wonderful read, 10/10 recommend.
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  • Sara Dobie Bauer
    5.0 out of 5 stars So fluffy and steamy!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019
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    I read this book in two days and loved everything about it. EVERYTHING.

    Zack and Richard are amazing together. I could spend book after book following their steamy, playful, opposites-attract relationship. (And I really wanna get drinks with Zack; we would get into so much trouble together.)

    David and Julian were soooooooo sweet and fawning over each other OMG. And on Christmas, no less!

    If you're looking for a wonderfully cheerful, fluffy, steamy, and holiday-themed book, this is the one you should buy. BUY IT BUY IT.
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  • Manduh
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.75 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2020
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    This contained three different stories involving two couples.

    Kind of a Big Deal

    This is the story of Richard and Zack. To me, it was more of a summary of how they met and fell in love. We just see snapshots of the highlights of their love story. I do wish the author would have went into it more. I liked it but craved the details and not the sort of faded scene jumps. I still enjoyed what I read just wanted more of it.

    For Services Rendered

    This is about Julian and David. Two neighbors who pass in their buildings stairwell but have never interacted more than small talk. One slippery shower that ends with a trip to the A&E changes that. This story is more of the beginning of their relationship which was nice.

    The Farringdon Club

    The third was a revisit with Richard and Zack. I really enjoyed this one because we got more on the two. I would totally read a full story of them. Zack is a fun character and him and Richard together is just 😍 In this one Zack is introduced into Richards exclusive club where the who's who of political and business world spend time. Zack works his mischievous ways to bring some life to the club.

    Overall an entertaining read.
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  • Sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyable!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2021
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    I am so happy I stumbled upon this book. I loved the writing style of the author and the way she incorporated wit, humour, tenderness and sexiness into her characters. I'm a big Lily Morton fan and this is definitely on that level. Highly recommend!
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  • LoveToRead
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
    Reviewed in Australia on May 21, 2024
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    Let your heart be light is a perfect title. 2 couples 3 stories. Loved the 2 stories with rich, posh influential Richard and not posh comedian Jach. Complete opposites that are brilliant together.
    This author writes so beautifully - I read this after her debut novel which I thoroughly enjoyed.
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  • Lila Ilak
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable and sweet
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2023
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    Anyone who's read my reviews knows how much I was surprised to have loved Red, White and Royal Blue, considering I doubted its quality because of the overwhelming positive reviews.

    This is a new favourite gay romance, and I'm seriously considering making it tradition to read it every Christmas (definitely re-reading it this one).

    Two love stories, separate but sweet and gentle, nonetheless. I am partial to Zack and Richard's story, and I am very glad at the ending.

    Zack is adorable, like a pink haired puppy. And I live for Richard's love for Zack. It's so cute how protective he is of him.

    Plus, it's kind of great that the man all of the powerful people bow to and scamper to heed his every whim, while also openly gay and married to a man.

    Cannot over-recommend this book. I'm honestly tempted to re-read it straight away.
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  • Emilia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Too hot to read on the train
    Reviewed in Germany on December 17, 2019
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    It takes a lot to make me blush, but the third one had smirking so hard that it was impossible to read in public.

    The characters are most adorable, I couldn't pick a favourite. I'm absolutely in love with them. Very sweet, very loving, and delightfully funny. Hoping to read a lot more from Lawrie soon.
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  • Hayley B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute, Sweet, Funny and Romantic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2019
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    An absolute treat to read, a fantastic debut novel that was expertly written - I can't say that I've seen anything with a more accurate depiction of couples in love.

    Zack and Richard made my heart melt - Seriously, where can I read more about these two? - The blend of charm, cuteness, romance, comedy and sex, keep the pages turning long after I would usually stop for a break.

    David and Julian's meet cute is absolutely perfect and experiencing it from both points of view makes it all the more memorable.

    All in all, I would whole heatedly recommend this book - especially if love Christmas.
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