For Puck’s Sake Book 12: Red Lined by Crea Reitan

For Puck’s Sake Book 12

 Maybe you can order love online…

Julian

I’ve spent a short lifetime learning that what people say they want is rarely what they actually want. What I hope for is a relationship where both of us feel comfortable together. I think I finally find what I’m looking for in a mail order bride.

Then he shows up. While I’m surprised, it doesn’t take long for me to understand that he’s everything I need and all I’ve ever wanted. But then he’s gone and I’m not sure what to do.

Arush

I make a deal with my father: The next time I return home, it’ll be with my husband. Otherwise, he’ll arrange my marriage. I agree because I’m sure that the man in the profile is perfect. I embark on a journey that takes me half way around the world to fall in love. Things don’t go as I hoped at first. Falling in love takes more time than I planned.

But then my sister is in a car accident and my father summons me back to India. Julian… he just lets me go. Now I’m bound to accept the man my father chooses for me.

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

Julian has watched a lot of his close friends lately find the the love of their lives. Being traded so often and coming home to no one has really taken a toll on him over the years. Add in his sexuality of being asexual, it makes it harder for him to find the right partner. He doesn’t want to be lonely. He wants someone to come home to and make a life with. So when he comes across a way to find someone, he takes a chance. But it isn’t until Arush arrives from India does he realize that his mail order bride is actually a man. Guess he should have read more carefully, huh? But the thing is, he isn’t disappointed. Especially when he gets to know Arush. They are compatible in the most important of ways. Now Julian just has to figure how to navigate a meaningful relationship. All he knows, he doesn’t want to let go of Arush. Arush knew he wanted to find a husband to build a home with, but it hasn’t been easy. Like Julian, he has his own feelings and preferences when it comes to his sexuality and finding someone to complement that is difficult. Until he comes across Julian’s profile. Could he have found the perfect man? Maybe, except he can’t help by doubt it when he sees Julian’s surprised face. But the more they spend time together, the harder Arush falls and he can’t help but wonder, if this will work out. Because he isn’t ready to say goodbye to Julian. These two were so sweet! Their relationship took this slow and steady pace despite the fact that they found one another online with the intent to get married soon. It was sweet to watch them fall in love and despite both of them having some trouble with communication, they did alright in the end! I loved Arush’s supportive family and getting to see Julian’s friends. Such a fun story overall! And I can’t wait for more!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.