Awakenings & French Songs by Nell Iris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Family and waiting was the theme here and there were such tender moments, I couldn't help but fall for this story.

Iggy has just turned 36 and after a night at the club, he's feeling rather old. And like he's been missing something in his life but he can't figure out what. When he heads home early and alone, for once, he passes his neighbor, Ronan, in the hallway and is invited over for tea.

Ronan is a single dad to 11 year old Emery. They've spent years living across from Iggy and have had a few chats over tea, but tonight something is different. Ronan is different. And when Ronan hears a particular song in French, he's overcome with a feeling that he knows exactly what's been missing and what he wants.

This story was extremely short, but it was packed with ooey gooey goodness in the form of Ronan. I fell in love with him from the start. He was super sensory oriented and touched Iggy gently when the mood hit. He read Iggy's mannerisms and moods and was giving and caring and unafraid to explore new territory when it came to love.

This was a really sweet story of realizing what you want and taking the steps to get there. I loved that they were adult and didn't rush. I loved that they both cared more about Emery than starting a relationship. I just wished there had been more blanks filled in before it ended, though with a epilogue I got my happy ending.

*Galley copy generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Cross posted to https://gaybook.reviews/2019/01/02/fo... *

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