The First Noel

This one was a nail bitter to the end. Bobby is trying to deal with some insecurities. Then their family is threatened in the worst way. What I hated was the win was on a technicality and not what was truly right and just.

The First Noel is the third book in the Bobby and Paolo’s Holiday Stories. I really liked the blurb, and even though I hadn’t read the first two books in the series I figured I would give it a try, and I’m so glad that I did. I loved the story. The writing was wonderful with a great flow to it, and the characters were lovable and relatable and dealt with everyday issues and problems. I can’t wait to read the first two book to see what adventures I missed as their relationship grew. I also loved Noel and David. David is the attorney for the Adam and Eve Forever Organization—antigay extremists. David had been through a conversion camp to cure his gayness, and I loved how every time he had a gay thought he would snap the rubber band on his wrist. He sure did have a dirty mind every time he saw Noel. That rubber band sure did get a workout. I would love for Noel and David to get their own story. I would love to read more about them.

I loved Bobby. He’s feeling down and misses his husband, Paolo, because he is working such long hours and having to take clients to dinner to schmooze them. Because of all of the late nights, Bobby is feeling insecure and thinks that Paolo might be thinking about having an affair. Like I said, real everyday issues and problems and worrying about if your husband is cheating is definitely a real everyday issue between couples. He also has to deal with his father retiring as the department store Santa although I really loved the couple that replaced him as Santa and his elf—naughty Santa and his elf. The department store will never be the same, but everybody at the store just loves them. I loved them too.

I loved Paolo. He’s swamped at work and isn’t getting the credit and recognition that he should be, and so he decides to get his own clothing line with the help of a new celebrity sports client. But it all has to be done in secret since neither his work or his husband know that the work he has been doing isn’t for his job but so that he can go into business with the client he’s stealing away from work.
And if that isn’t enough drama for Bobby and Paolo, a woman shows up that says that she’s Geoffrey’s birth mother and that she wants him back. That she’s gotten her life together with the help of the Adam and Eve Forever Organization and that they’re going to help her get her son back. It sounded like Geoffrey had been through a lot and didn’t want anything to do with his mom. But with the help of some good friends like Noel, who’s supposed to distract the Adam and Eve’s attorney, David, and a little holiday magic their holiday wishes do come true.

This holiday novella is full of twists and turns, and it was a joy to read. I can’t wait to read more book by Joe Cosentino.

The First Noel is another sweet installment in the life of Bobby and Paolo. This is book three and you really do need to read these in order. This is the third book since they met and coming on their anniversary. But life isn't as easy as falling in love at first sight.
This is a sweet story with a few twists. I love all of the characters. I wasn't sure what I thought of Noel though.
Then we have the adoption and blood mother showing up too. I adore Bobby and Paolo has grown on me over the years. This is a sweet, romance with some great holiday cheer.
If you like sweet romances with cute kids, a lot of tension with a happy ending and holiday cheer this is for you!

Book three of Bobby and Paolo's Holiday stories is The First Noel.

This book is so sweet, as we've come to expect from Bobby and Paolo. But, of course they face some issues.

Everything is well developed, interesting and will keep you intrigued throughout. It's a wonderful story and it is a fantastic follow up to the first two books in the series.