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Swipe left on the Big Bad Wolf!

Hugo is a successful London lawyer, fiercely driven, habitually short-tempered, scornful of all things Christmas—and also extremely miserable. Until recently, he was dating Davy, his cute and ultra-efficient PA. For Hugo—never very good at social interaction, let alone romance—it was a hot, exciting, and surprisingly loving time. But after a heated argument put them at odds, they’ve now reverted to a purely professional relationship. Alone, with the holiday season looming, Hugo is determined to cope with it all as a mature, professional man. He’s just not sure he’s succeeding.

Davy is also still reeling from the breakup with his grumpy boss. He’d been falling hard for Hugo’s clever wit and quiet charm, hidden under all that crankiness, and eagerly looking forward to spending Christmas with his lover—if he could only persuade Hugo to put up the appropriate decorations!—but it wasn’t to be. His PA job and his relationship with Hugo were the best things in his life, but the argument knocked both his pride and his confidence, and it’s far better now to concentrate solely on his career. He’s sure this is the right decision. Definitely. Probably.

A new dating app called HuntsMan seems promising to help him move on … but each date is worse than the last. What wandering eyes they have, what selective hearing they have—and, wait, is that guy actually trying to sniff Davy? When the final bad date with the sharp, shiny teeth turns out to be way too predatory for comfort, Davy realises how much he needs and misses Hugo.

Will there be a second chance for them both? More importantly, will it come in time to save Davy from the Big Bad Wolf?

 

Book Review

“Sometimes it takes a misunderstanding to know where you stand with a person.” ~ unknown

 

Usually Hugo, of ‘Huntsman' by Clare London, is a self-sufficient, no-nonsense lawyer who believes he doesn't need anyone to enrich his life. But his perspective changes when he and his PA, Davy, start dating. Being with Davy opens a better, brighter world where Hugo can continue to be his “large and in-charge” self at work and anything he wishes to be when he is alone with his lover. Until that fateful day when he and Davy have an awful misunderstanding, and they part ways. Although Hugo tries not to show it, he is devastated. Due to his prickly, stubborn nature, he tries not to show it, but he is failing miserably, checking up on Davy and learning what he can from his friend and Davy's best friend. Hugo is pathetic.

 

Davy misses Hugo but cannot forgive him for what he said. Davy decides that it's best to move on. He discovers a dating app called Hunts Man that matches gay men with others. As he peruses the site, he comes across some good prospects, at least on paper. Yet, each one is a spectacular disappointment. He must admit that his love for Hugo overshadows everything.

 

Both men conclude they don't want to be apart, but neither knows how to bridge the gap. It will take significant character growth, especially for Hugo, to admit he is wrong and heal the mess he has created.

 

One of the most entertaining parts of ‘Huntsman’ is British humor at its best. Hugo, especially, exemplifies this aspect. His attitudes, speech, and mannerisms are hilarious and add much texture to the story. I enjoyed meeting both. Thanks, Clare, for the amusing Christmas gift.

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 80 pages
Heat Level
Publication Date	18-November-2024
Price	$2.99 ebook
Buy Link	https://www.amazon.com/Huntsman-Clare-London-ebook/dp/B0DKXYVWV7