Title: The Shape of You
Author: Felice Stevens
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance
Release Date: June 29, 2017
My Rating : 5 of 5 Stars
Too big. Too fat.
All his life Eric Sontag has judged himself on his size, believing love and friendship aren't in the cards for someone like him. Tired of being alone and scared of his doctor’s warnings, he enrolls in a nutrition support group, determined to change his life. When a beautiful thin man sits next to him, he can’t believe they have anything in common, but conversation between the two soon proves first impressions aren’t always what they seem.
Drifter. Loner.
Corey DeSantis has always been the scrawny waif; he’s tired of struggling with his art and with life. Scarred by the disappearance and death of his drug-addicted mother, he doesn’t wish for love, believing it will bring him nothing but pain in the end. Now his only hunger in life is his desire to paint…until a health scare and his mentor force him to attend a nutrition class where he meets a man who piques his interest. One drunken kiss later, Eric is all Corey can think about.
The same, yet different.
An unlikely friendship is born with both men wanting more but afraid to listen to their well-guarded hearts. When Corey receives shocking news leaving him angry and helpless, it’s Eric he turns to, to help see him through, while a surprising career opportunity finds Eric leaning on Corey for advice. One night of explosive passion leads to a second and soon neither man can imagine a life without the other. Life is shaped by the challenges accepted and roads not taken but as Corey and Eric walk the path together, they’ll discover the most beautiful destination of all. Love.
"You took the time to find me when I was lost and ready to run..."
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This book had won my heart since the first time I saw the gorgeous-beautiful breathtaking-cover that day...
Well, I can say I'm falling deeply in love with the cover, and for a cover slut like me, it's like getting an instant covergasm just from seeing the cover!
The blurb was the other things that drawn my curiosity for more.
Eric is a librarian with overweight problem. A loner. A hard warning from his doctor to change his eating habit if he didn't want to end like his father, had bring him to a diet group support.
Corey is also a loner with an eating disorder that almost cost his life. Joining a group support to make his life healthier was the only solution if he didn't want to lose his job.
They meet at night support class for people with eating problems, then ended as a partner to support each other on their diet program.
Eric and Corey have almost similar problems. Both have trust issues because of their past. Both are lonely and craved for someone who accept them for who they are. While Eric have more problem with his lack of self-confident, Corey a bit hard and always keep people at his arms length. But its Eric natural calmness that always comfort him. And being cuddled in Eric arms is what Corey craved since the day they met.
The slow changing from a stranger to friends and then a lovers written in very beautiful and interesting way. They both need to 'adjust' a lot before they could overcome all the frictions.
And like a piece of puzzle, they complete each other in very unique way...
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I can related to Eric and his 'problems' from the start because I know what it feels like to be in Eric's shoes.
I just wish I have someone like Corey in my life... *sigh*
Seeing how the two struggling to find the 'right place' in each other embrace really touch my heart. I have this constant urge to cuddle with someone because who doesn't want being cuddled by someone like Eric, right?
Like what Olaf said "Some people are worth melting for...", and this lovely 'teddy bear' totally melt my heart...
The Shape Of You - no doubt , is a HIGHLY recommended read. A believable-down to earth-story about our daily life that will warm your heart...
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I have always been a romantic at heart. I believe that while life is tough, there is always a happy ending around the corner, my characters have to work for it, however. Like life in NYC, nothing comes easy and that includes love.
I live in New York City with my husband and two children and hopefully soon a cat of my own. My day begins with a lot of caffeine and ends with a glass or two of red wine. I practice law but daydream of a time when I can sit by a beach somewhere and write beautiful stories of men falling in love. Although there is bound to be a few bumps along the way, a Happily Ever After is always guaranteed.
