Rue Murray’s goal is to become a licensed hairstylist and just life, hanging out with his best friend Dusty. One night of drunken experiment (trying to make sure he really doesn’t desire women) ends up bring a package 9 months later. Rue grew up unwanted, so there was no way he would give up his baby girl Alice. Rue stepped up to the plate and became Alice’s sole guardian since the lady wanted nothing to do with the baby.But being a dad, going to cosmetology school and paying the bills as a bartender made juggling his daddy duties very difficult. Dusty helped, but Rue needed someone to keep Alice a couple of days when Dusty wasn’t available. He posted signs around his apartment complex until a neighbor, Erik Van Nuys, answered the ad. Erik is a struggling sci-fi writer and lately, all his book proposals were being shot down by publishers. He needed the extra money, so he took on the job of being a many to Alice. Alice becomes a bridge for Erik entering into Rue and Dusty’s lives and a sort of family bond is established where they take care of each other. Then Erik and Rue start developing feelings for each other and decide to try a relationship. This happiness is threatened when Rue gets offered his dream job in California, which means he would have to leave Delaware and Erik behind. What’s more important.I really enjoyed this one. I chuckled a lot because the nicknames “underoo”, “dustpan” etc were just funny. There was such a camaraderie that I couldn’t help but fall in love with the characters. Rue’s flamboyance was a start contrast to Erik’s shyness. It was nice to see them work through that part of their personalities. Dusty was a great BFF and I hope he gets an HEA too. Adorable book. I loved Rue and how he took the bull by the horns deciding to be a single dad after his girl-periment (his word, not mine!) resulted in more than just an experience at sex with a woman. He had his plate full already but he never hesitated. Erik I was a bit slower to warm up to, but once he got in, he got in. Despite his obvious “weaknesses”, the dude was so strong when it mattered. You might think he’s a total pushover but oh no, that he is not. Even though the reason he initially agreed to babysit Alice was money, it didn’t take him long to really love her.The romance was really sweet. They built it on a strong foundation: going from strangers to friends to lovers. It wasn’t perfect, it wasn’t all rosy, but it was realistic. I got choked up near the end when they hit a rocky spot on their path but was so happy to see it all smooth out. I absolutely loved how Erik’s mom supported and guided him with his decision.
Do You like book One Small Thing (2012)?
Tout simplement extra.je fonds pour les geek de Piper Vaughn.
—Rika
LOOOOOVED IT!!!!!!! Can't wait to read Dusty's story now!
—gahbow135
This is exactly what I needed what a beautiful story.
—Sanchez_nessa
Slow build but loved Rue and Erik together!
—kanhall
