Love Conventions

Sometimes fate has a way of bringing people together. Ashland has to get out of his own way and discover how to be his own true self. What Ashland must decide is really bigger than the relationship between these two men. It was interesting to see how close people can come to missing out on something really good.

These stories break my heart so much. For people who live in the limelight, they are scrutinized constantly, judged over everything, including a pimple, and can often have their careers destroyed for something. Like being gay. It makes me so angry. We are all human and I’m so tired of people being judged. Let folks be.

By the time Ash figured out he WAS gay, he was already starting his career in acting. He wanted to come out but a fellow actor and friend was basically blacklisted for being gay. So only certain people knew and that’s it. When he met Remy at a con, it was awkward but funny. But Ash was drawn to him. And terrified for it. Running into him again left him fearful again but something about Remy eased him a bit. They spent several days seeing the sights together until they had to leave. Ash tried so hard to ask for Remy’s number or email or something but couldn’t get his lungs or mouth to work. And Remy was gone. On the set of his new show, Ash was in the middle of a scene when he could have sworn he saw a familiar face. But surely not. But it was. Remy was done with school and working as a writer on set. They got to know each other more, basically were dating. Until the subject of coming out came up. There were no PDAs in public, they had to always be careful. And it was starting to get to Remy. He could deal with it until one of Ash’s closest friends came to visit and Ash didn’t explain who Remy was. No matter how good they were together, that was the icing on the cake. Remy wasn’t a dirty secret. Nor was he going to be. And Ash doesn’t know if he can come out.

This was a tough one. Knowing how I feel for most of the people in the limelight, not all because some eat that attention up, but for those who don’t want the attention, it sucks. So I got how Ash felt. With all the bigotry and hatred out there, and already losing a friend from it, he was afraid of career suicide. Who could blame him? The hard part is I get Remy, too. He knows he has to be careful at times, but he doesn’t hide who he is and can’t be a person that is hidden. It’s a sucky situation that sometimes love just can’t fix. If the ones in love can’t communicate and come to a compromise or something.

It’s a good book. There’s an HEA so don’t worry, but it can make you cry. Hope you all like it,

Ashland Wells is a sci-fi actor. He has a strong fan base with his last TV Show and was meeting them in a convention when he meets the cute nerd, Remy Beaumont.
During this convention, Ash and Remy become friends and have the time of their life, until Ash had to go back to Vancouver and Remy to his student life. Months later, Ash is hired for a new TV show, and Remy is hired as one of the writers.
They finally have time to get to know each other, but with Ash being in the closet and Remy out, can they have both the happy ending they want?

Love Conventions by Morgan James is my first book by this author and won’t be the last. I had a great time with them.
Ash is an actor. He’s hot, sexy, strong and talented. He’s also gay and Narnia deep in the closet taking the tea with Aslan. When he meets Remy, he’s off balance because Remy is everything he wants in a partner, but Ash is paralyzed by his fears. When he finds the courage to overcome his fears, he enters a world of love and happiness until reality came crushing his bubble and Ash will have to make a choice. I loved Ash. He’s funny, smart, kind, shy and insecure. He’s hot with his red hair (I have a thing for gingers) and his Scottish accent. He’s also completely paralyzed with Remy. He knows what he wants, but he’s too scared to have it until he doesn’t have another choice. I loved him because he touched me.

Remy is a student in mythological creatures. He’s a complete nerd—fan of sci-fi and all. He’s gay, out and proud, he’s confident in his sexuality, and he won’t hide it. I adored Remy. He’s so funny, kind, smart and sassy. I loved his confidence, and I loved how he helps Ash day by day to come out of his shell little by little. I loved how he refuses to be a victim and chooses himself and his happiness.

The story is told from Ash’s POV only; we follow him in his journey of true happiness. I loved the writing. It was dynamic and fluid with a good sense of humor that I appreciated a lot. The plot was easy to follow, no drama, no big twist, and I liked that a lot. It was a good read, and I had a good time with them.

I happily recommend this book, it’s a sweet candy to read.

4 stars for Dr Who and His Donna.

Love Conventions, by Morgan James, has a cute and fun plot, but I didn't completely connect with it.

Ash meets Remy at a fan convention, which I absolutely love. This part is any fan's dream come true. It delves into the trust required to be friends with a fan, which seems fitting.

It's a sweet romance between and actor and a fan. I love the way they meet, and enjoy their second meeting and resulting relationship.

Their story is one with some confusion, awkwardness, and an unknown future. It's one of having a secret relationship and trying to make things work.

I wanted to enjoy this one more, but it didn't fully capture my attention. The pace was slowish, and I couldn't connect to Ash's bodyguard, Etta. Her connection to him seemed weird, and I couldn't help but question her motives at times.

There are parts of Love Conventions I enjoyed, but it's only an ok book to me.