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Cruise For Christmas (2008)

by Andrew Grey(Favorite Author)

3.73 of 5 Votes: 3

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Dreamspinner Press

review 1: I've read a few Andrew Grey books, but I never really like them. They always seem kinda clunky to me. But he's very very popular, of course, so I keep trying every once in awhile. And I gotta say, this one is sweet. Not much happens, not a lot of conflict, but it's a sweet read.In this story Henry, a pharmacist, is given an early Christmas present of a ticket on a gay Christmas cruise by an older couple, very close friends of his. They have even bought him a complete wardrobe for the cruise, and set everything up with his employer for time off. Once he gets on the ship, however, he discovers that this is a "mature" cruise -- almost entirely retirees. The only other younger man on board is Tim, a medical examiner with a leg brace. Naturally Tim is small, shy, and insecure, ... morewhile Henry is tall and buff -- and naturally they fall in love. Not a bad read if you're looking for something simple and sweet.
review 2: I love Andrew Grey’s books. When I am in the mood for a sweet romance with a little angst and heroes that remind me of the loveable guy next door, I know Andrew will give me just what I need in spades.Cruise for Christmas is written in first person with our hero, Henry, telling the story. I’ve made it no secret that this is my least favorite point of view when I read romances. For some reason, it wasn’t as noticeable in this story. For one thing, I really liked Henry. He’s a nice guy who was given a “gay” cruise for Christmas by a couple of partners who he considers his family. To his surprise not only is it a gay cruise, but a cruise that is catered to older gay men. Knowing he’s going to hook up with a senior any time soon, Henry decides to make the best of the situation and makes some nice friends and strives to enjoy himself anyway.When Henry goes to dinner he is aware of a “cute” man who is surprisingly around Henry’s age eating at the same table he is. They strike up a conversation and Henry becomes interested in the sweet natured man. Henry soon realizes that Tim has a steel brace on his left leg and has some difficulties because of it, this makes Henry realize what a strong man Tim must be under all of his sweet and somewhat shy interior.This only makes Henry more intrigued by Tim, and he decides to give love a chance with him.I really loved this story. I thought both Henry and Tim were well developed characters. Andrew does a great job in making me feel involved with these characters and hoping they get the happy ending they deserve. If you’re looking for a short and sweet holiday story, Cruise for Christmas would be a great book to read. Its sweetness and the loving romance is just what I was looking for this holiday season. less

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