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Colin And Martin's First Christmas (2010)

by Drew Hunt(Favorite Author)

3.3 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1611520193 (ISBN13: 9781611520194)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Smashwords Edition

series

Colin and Martin

review 1: This was a wonderful, wonderful read. It's a realistic story with realistic men. One of them is blind with very bad facial skin after a childhood illness. The other has come out of a relationship with a "perfect looking man" and has realized that looks isn't everything. I loved how things developed between the two and the hopes and feelings of Martin were just heartbreaking (the blind one). Definitely a story I'll read again. It's one of the few Christmas reads that have warmed me from the inside.
review 2: Colin and Martin are a study in contrasts. Colin is big and strong, and you presume handsome; Martin is smaller but slightly overweight, with pock-marked skin and blind. It seems like an unlikely combination for a relationship, but Colin acknowledges a need ... morein himself to act the role of a protector for others. He spends some time wondering if he’s truly attracted to Martin, or if it’s just a need to protect someone. When Martin screws up his courage and invites Colin for Christmas dinner, maybe they’ll both have a chance to find out if they can have more.I liked Colin, I like that he was quite aware of his penchant for wanting to coddle and protect, and he tried to ensure he wasn’t attracted to Martin for the wrong reasons. Martin was more emotional. He burst into tears a few times, and not always with good reason. When Colin phones to confirm the time for dinner, Martin is so sure he’s going to beg off that he bursts into tears, causing Colin to rush over fearing something dreadful has happened. That was a bit annoying to me, but I admired Martin’s attempt to cook a complete turkey dinner without sight.I found the writing style to have an amateur feel to me. It just didn’t come across as very sophisticated. I admire what the author tried to do, to have ordinary guys who aren’t gym bunnies or somehow blessed with unnatural beauty find love, and I think with some more practice the author could bring it to a higher level because the concept was certainly worthwhile. For those interested in reading stories with a disabled, and yet very able, protagonist it would be a good choice for a sweet quick read. I see there is also a sequel to Colin and Martin’s story coming this month as well. less

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