Love Wanted

Sometimes wonder if I'm the only gay male who writes reviews on Dreamspinner? No offense, but I would rather read a review from a gay man, not necessarily a straight female, who received a free copy. Just saying.

I liked this story. Have read most of Inman's and this was particularly fun...romance, poltergeist action, greed and wealth. His characters were well-developed and all were very easy to imagine, thanks to the author's wonderful ability to weave a tale.

Mr Inman, I don't think I'm the only one who thinks this, but would like to read more of your work but including a more mature, less twinky character. I'm guessing you have a large older gay male readership. Just would be fun to identify with characters more, who were more middle-aged.

Love your stories.

My goodness…there is so much I want to say about this book, and I can’t, because…SPOILERS!!!!

First things first, I have always loved John Inman’s work (well except for horror, I just can’t read those stories, I’d scare myself 🙂 ), and this one is no exception. No matter the subject matter, he manages to infuse humor into his books. Some are so hilarious I have laughed until I cried. This one had quiet humor, the little things, which went along so well with the theme of this book. A lonely old man who wanted to find a couple who he could have fall in love under his roof, and then…well spoilers, so nope.

The theme also matched one of the MC’s, Larry, so very well. He was a quiet, shy man, prone to blushing and falling for the wrong guy. And he adored the senior occupants of the house, both Roger Stanhope, the owner and (for lack of a better term) puppetmaster and Mrs. Price, Roger and Jeremy’s cook, et. al. His respect for both of them, and the situation that he had been granted was so strong, and carried through in everything he did.

There are secrets in the house, and just when you think you know all the secrets, Mr. Inman decides to flip the script and give you a completely different secret for the house to deal with. Nobody does that better than John Inman. His writing brings out all the joy of life, and the insecurities and challenges that come with being in a house with people who you hadn’t met before. He manages to make you wonder how this will turn out right for everyone, and have the happy ending that he never fails to provide.

One thing I have always enjoyed about Mr. Inman’s books is the diversity of the characters. In this book, you have a redhead, a man with black hair, a Native American, Roger, a 93 year old man, Jeremy, Roger’s lover of 70 years, (you’ll understand when you read it), and a senior woman of retired age. Not your typical cast of characters, and yet, they have the qualities you would expect from the such people.

Lastly, I must say, Mr. Inman may have ruined me. I will never think of Wesson Oil and Rice Krispies the same again. (Again, you have to read it to understand, so no excuses!). The visuals you will get are worth every single penny.

4.5 pieces of eye candy for me
Reviewed for Two Chicks Obsessed with Books and Eye Candy

Oh Wow where to start. Love Wanted starts out fun with a man in his 90's placing an ad for help. Though between the line he is looking for more than just a butler and chef as he has no heirs.
Then we meet Larry eating peanut butter on toast staring at an eviction notice. My heart went out to him. Larry is such a sweetie. Then we meet Bo. A chef in training working in a greasy spoon and his culinary school closes stiffing him his tuition.

The two men meet at the interview and chemistry is there, so it seems. We get to watch as David and his maid watch them on hidden camera's and even do a bit of meddling when things seem to go awry to get them back on track. There is a twist I didn't see coming and we also have Jeremy in the mix, David's dead lover that refused to leave David even in death ( *swoon*). The story line is fun, sweet with some sex tossed in.
I love the older people so much I think they nearly stole the book. I would love to read the story of David and Jeremy (*hint hint*)
If you love meddling old people, ghosts, pugs, a bit of a twist, sweet romance with some hot ma-sex you will love this.