Hearts and Flour

Farce meets drama meets the force of a grandma. This story was just so much fun to read. The characters are so rich and just plain fun.

3.5 Stars Overall (book & audio)
This book is ridiculously over-the-top cheesy and funny. A fluffy, cute romance with zero angst and just enough drama to keep you entertained. I wanted to love this book for the premise and story, but was just thoroughly entertained by it instead. Everything about this was just okay for me. I think I might have liked this one more reading it in e-book form than I did listening to it in audio. I'm not quite sure how exactly to word my review so let me just recap a bit and add some feelings in.

~ This book really makes me want to eat some cupcakes.

~ Micah is scandalized by all of his friends and customers eating those Devil Cupcakes from the new bakery in town that are NOT being made with vegan, gluten-free, raw ingredients. How dare they?!?

~ Micah finds his boyfriend cheating on him right before Valentine's Day, in his own bed. Eewww.

~ Omg... And what is with some of the character names... Dharmaram? Furtwrangler? Yancy? **Can't stop giggling**

~ Then... BOOM... Anti-Valentine’s day Party Orgy...

~ Micah meets Quentin "Queen" at the party, they have some hot sex, made hotter by the narration, and actually exchange numbers afterwards, turning a random hook-up into more. I liked how they totally hit it off right away and that Micah was completely fine with everything about Queen. Even him being closeted, and his cross-dressing and makeup and southern niceties and all. Things are going good between them until Micah realizes that Quentin is actually the owner of that horrible bakery leading his health nut friends astray. LOL

~ Re-enter the Jerk-Face & now ex-boyfriend with a supremely douchey blackmail scheme... I was furious and hurt for Micah and upset for how this would affect his relationship with Queen when they were already on rocky ground trying to get past their differences. The ex-bf is a horrible person, and I hope Karma gets him back for it.

~ Grandma Mary Beth casually mentions Quentin and Micah being boyfriends like it’s nothing and she knew the whole time *Mic-Drop*

Audio - I'm not sure how, but I simultaneously liked and disliked this narration at the same time during the whole 3hr long book. It's my first time with this narrator, Ry Forest, and he did a good job and put a lot of enthusiasm into this book. I was amused and entertained by the narration of the story and the portrayal of the characters and their personalities really stood out. But the overly southern drawl was just a little too much for me (personally) at times. I think if you want a nice and easy fun and quick listen this book is probably a good choice for you.

this s a sweet, fun, romance. It is full of charming characters, the plot may be predictable but the writing, characters, and pacing all make it worth the read. If you are looking for a fun valentines story or just a charming read this is it! II absolutely loved it!

This is a great Valentine’s story. It is cute, sweet, and funny, and it put a smile on my face. It is a fast-paced, fun-filled story with two hot guys, lots of sassiness, and fireworks in the bedroom.
Micah and Quentin are very likable characters. Quentin likes to wear women’s clothes, but he doesn’t want to wear labels. Micah is head over heels in lust at first glance of Quentin, and that doesn’t fade at all. Their first meeting is explosive, as is their second one, and the third. Then Micah learns who Quentin really is, and there is the beginning of trouble in paradise. Quentin runs the bakery that is luring Micah’s customers away from his raw food/vegan lunchroom. Cupcakes and kale smoothies can’t ever mix, can they?
There is a lot going on this story. Quentin has his reasons for not coming out, and Micah’s ex is causing trouble. All the problems are being resolved rather quickly, which can be expected in a novella.
I loved Micah’s interactions with his cat, Furtwangler (how can you come up with such a name?). Quentin’s grandmother is one feisty lady, who has some surprises in store for the men.
If you are looking for a fun and quick read, you can’t go wrong with this story.

Tara always gives us a fun read. She writes some of the best quirky characters I have ever read. In this story we have Micah, he is a vegan who owns a very health conscience restaurant.
Micah has a thriving business and a boyfriend so he is all set to celebrate Valentine's day when he walks in on his boyfriend with another guy. Micah then decides to go to a anti-valentine's day party and meets Quentin.
Quentin is leading a double life. He loves to dress up in women's clothes at night but takes care of his grandmother during the day. Quentin is in the closet and because of that when he dresses as Queen, he feels free to be him.
When Micah sees Queen he is instantly attracted. Little does he know that Queen is Quentin and he is the one selling his health food customers, cupcakes...This is a insta-love and a story about how to let go and be happy.
Even though it is a quick read you get a story that will make you smile while reading it.
Micah learns to live a little and Quentin learns that he is loved no matter who he loves.....Reviewed for Alpha Book Club by Jodi