Status Update by Annabeth Albert
Review by Lauren
Source: copy from Netgalley; all opinions are my own
Official Summary: Adrian Gottlieb is winning at life. He’s a successful video game
designer with everything a man could ask for, including a warm comfy
ride to Denver and a date for his sister’s wedding. But he finds
himself in need of a total reboot when he’s left stranded at a snowy
campground in Utah. Holiday plans? Epic fail.
That is until Noah
Walters offers him shelter for the night and a reluctant cross-country
ride. Nothing about the ultraconservative geoarchaeologist should
attract Adrian, but once he discovers Noah’s hidden love for video
games, the two connect on a new level. Soon, a quiet but undeniable
chemistry sparks.
Something doesn’t add up, though. As the miles
accumulate and time runs out, Noah must face the most difficult choice
of his life. Meanwhile, Adrian must decide whether he’s ready to level
up. Is their relationship status worth fighting for, or has this game
ended before it’s even begun?
Review: This will be a quick review – but that doesn’t mean it’s a negative one! I really enjoyed this story and getting to know both Adrian and Noah. I really felt for them both as they dealt with their attraction to each other but also the baggage they carry from the past. While both of them are gay, Adrian is the one with the experience and he’s also younger than Noah. He knows more of what he wants except he tends to always end up in long-distance relationships that don’t work out. As for Noah, he’s tried to deny all homosexual feelings his whole life, coming from a conservative background and now teaching at a really conservative school that would not allow him to be out.
These two spend most of their time getting to know each other in an RV as Noah drives Adrian home for his sister’s wedding, as he’s been stranded at an RV park by his former date. I loved how both of these guys are different than they first seem. They also bond over video games which is really cute. Their two dogs even become best friends, so if that doesn’t tell you the guys are meant to be, then what does? This is a nice, relatively cozy read for the holidays!
I’m excited for the next book in the #gaymers series. I’m curious to see who we will meet next!
it's nice to have a sweet romance like that. I'm glad to see you had a good time with the 2.
I love the fact that their canine counterparts play a role in the storyline – such a cute addition!
xx
We're review twins today!
I loved this one too. 🙂
Karen @For What It's Worth
Glad you had fun with this one!
A road trip and dogs, that sounds cute and cozy.
Sounds interesting. A road story with a twist.
Sounds like a good and fun one
Oh that's so cute their dogs become friends and they as well. And that would be interesting to see one of them who already has some experience and another who still tried to deny his homosexual feelings. I am glad you enjoyed this one!
Sounds like a sweet, fast read. That's pretty cute about their dogs though 😀
#gaymers is the best hashtag ever.
I love adventure type romances with road trips. I think it's the fact that the characters can't hide and are usually well developed. This sounds like such a lovely read Lauren, thanks for sharing. Brilliant review! <3
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I was sold as soon as I saw the dog on the cover!
Just got approved for this one! Looking forward to reading it.
I love the cover! I instantly thought this was going to be a good read so I'm glad you enjoyed it. I love nice romances like this. That series name though… lol.
This really sounds sweet. Plus a roadtrip?? I will have to check it out – Great review!