He’d removed his suit jacket and tie and had his shirt sleeves rolled up. How many times have we all read about the brave, spunky heroine who's forced to marry the hero in order to save her family's farm/ranch/estate from the evil villain? Slanting his mouth over Micah’s, Tucker pushed his tongue inside. JL was a member of the National Art Honor Society in high school and has won several regional and national titles in dance, specifically tap and jazz. So Duncan just stops everything and then Tucker and him are for real now? His Convenient Husband ~ Robin Covington September 10, 2017 September 10, 2017 wildheartreads Blurb: NFL football player Isaiah Blackwell lost his husband three years ago and is raising their teen son alone. He lives his life as quietly as his job allows, playing ball to support his family but trying not to draw unwanted attention. Tucker is more in love with Micah than he realizes and is just wanting to keep Micah from making a mistake in thinking he has a crush,but Micah knows he is in love and has been in love with Tucker for as long as he has been on the ranch. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Her stories burn up the sheets…one page at a time. A typical marriage of convenience turning into love. These were side issues to the plot, but reduced my enjoyment of the book. His body stiffened for several seconds as Tucker explored his mouth, then Micah relaxed and wound his arms around Tucker’s waist. For Juan to agree with Tucker pissed me off, too. Am I supposed to believe that Tucker made a monumental decision in a couple minutes because Micah walked out? Micah Jiminez grew up with the Delaney family at the Bar D Ranch. Imagine if you will the surprise of her admirers when they complimented her mother on “what a cute little boy” she had and received a fierce glare from said little boy and a very loud c. JL has been talking since she was about seven months old. NFL football player Isaiah Blackwell lost his husband three years ago and is raising their teen son alone. Brief moment of diet talk and fat hatred. It's also been so long since I read a 'reading-the-will' romance (can anyone give me the title of one of those books?) "Come on. Micah Jiminez is at the end of his rope, with this adopted grandfather seriously ill and looking worst for wear, the ranch that has gently seeped into his blood to become apart of him is on the verge of going bust and to top it off the worst of the family is making noises about a hostile takeover of the ranch. Unfortunately, the story was as dated as the premise but with two men instead of a man and a woman. How queer people get dragged into fights they need to fight not just for themselves, but for others as well. I understood where he was coming from but his argument started to feel weak, and his hot and cold behavior towards Victor started to grate on my nerves. I also wasn't very impressed by the continued reference to a female character in a negative two-dimensional manner. I loved the characters' connection to each other. The main characters are professional football player, Isaiah Blackwell and ballet ... Read full review Rats. So you didn't think he was THAT young. The relationship that these two build, along with Isaiah's son is a true thing of beauty. [he treated that guy in the beginning of the book, 3.5 stars. I think this is not the one I thought it was, but that isn't why it gets 2 stars from me. Good writing, steamy smexy times and an important message. But a night of passion with Micah, sent him running to Dallas fearing he’d taken advantage of the man he has always considered his best friend. There was both sports, art and romance, and I felt a deep connection to Isiah. He had been existing more … Uh... straight. I’m a big JL Langley fan so I don’t really understand her choice with this story. Maybe because Tucker was a dick? Well, most of them. For me, NOPE! Well, here we go again. His Convenient Husband by J. L. Langley play over his face. He just doesn’t expect his new husband to dance away with his heart. Micah was the sweetest cowboy I've ever seen. The male personage who was her co-conspirator was redeemed (though, as I said, far too conveniently) but the woman was never given the chance and summarily written off. The plot is very much like the trope mainly seen in the old Mills & Boon type romances that nobody ever admits reading but have probably been the guilty pleasure of a lot of readers - I'll hold my hand up to reading quite a few in the past! For HIS CONVENIENT HUSBAND, I had the vibe from the first moment I started plotting that this would an emotional and sexy book with the fun of two people who have a genuine connection from the word “go”. A contemporary, male/male, marriage of convenience book?? that I was looking forward to this. I loved Isaiah's son, and Victor was easy to love- BUT Isaiah I had a hard time with. [Back to Table of Contents] 56 Wow. Yes, it is pretty predictable what's going to happen (because of course the two people are going to fall for each other, aren't they), but it is all the delicious in-between, that appeals to me. [ Threat of death if character is unable to get asylum. To those who know her it comes as no surprise, in fact, most will tell you she hasn’t shut up since. His Convenient Husband is more than a romance, as the story shows how difficult it can be to be in the spotlight. (ISBN: 9781702376785) from Amazon's Book Store. [I liked the concept, but it didn't really go anywhere for me. The marriage of convenience that Tucker thought up to save the ranch was brilliant on his part. These were side. Raising his son and playing professional football in the NFL has probably been what's gotten Isaiah Blackwell through the past three years since his beloved husband Stephen was taken … Start by marking “His Convenient Husband (Innamorati, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. I am floored, stunned and slain by this beautiful book. His Convenient Husband (Love and Sports): Covington, Robin: 9781976323089: Amazon.com: Books. So what actually ruined the relationship? Since the two men already are in love with each other but won’t admit it, the perfect solution is to get married and everything works out after a few emotional revelations. ), you're in good company. The fact that, this time, the heroine has a Y chromosome and isn't actually related to the family by blood doesn't seem to make for a very original story. To see what your friends thought of this book, His Convenient Husband (Love and Sports, #1). His Convenient Husband books. His Convenient Husband His Convenient Husband by Robin Covington. Langley. So Duncan just stops everything and then Tucker and him are for real now? His Convenient Husband is well worth 4 stars. And he also said that he left because Micah was so damn young. This is a pretty popular troupe so there is really no surprise when reading it. [I liked the concept, but it didn't really go anywhere for me. We’d love your help. This is a smooth, simple short story. Asshole. I love the 'fake-relationship' trope. That rubs me the wrong way and I hate it. Buy New. This could have been very silly and far fetched but I think J L Langley pulls it off. “Oh God.” His chest squeezed tight and the hairs on the back of his neck and arms rose. Welcome back. Call him a freeloader again. I also wasn't very impressed by the continued reference to a female character in a negative two-dimensional manner. 's novels, I kind of wish this one had been a bit ... more. There are a few things that I would change, but I enjoyed it anyway. by Entangled Publishing, LLC. So, like many other folks in the book community, I got all a-twittah when I saw this book rec'd on Twitter, doubly so after reading the synopsis. Review to come, but I will say this book was great :). Download in PDF, EPUB, and Mobi Format for read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. The idea is that two people must quickly marry to avoid the ranch from falling into the evil hands of a homophobic family member. With an overdone premise and a protagonist I truly disliked, this one was tough to like, so I stopped trying. Buy His Convenient Husband by Langley, J.L. Was it the sex or the fact that you ran so fast out the door afterwards that you left skid marks? His Convenient Husband was a light quick read, not the best by Langley when it came to plot and overall story telling, but it was sweet. His Convenient Husband Author J L Langley Publisher Unknown Release Date 2019-11-06 Category Total Pages 138 ISBN 1702376788 Language English, Spanish, and French Okaaaaaaay. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published How can love bloom in what is basically a 'business' arrangement? If you've never read Langley, she has other wonderful stories for you to start with, but this one is a good quick read for her fans. ), you're in good company. Download for … His Convenient Husband is the first book that I've read by Robin Covington and I loved it from start to finish. Am I supposed to believe that Tucker made a monumental decision in a couple minutes because Micah walked out? His Convenient Husband - Ebook written by Robin Covington. Let Tucker stew and think about what. I did think this was pretty well done. Saving the Bar D from being yanked out from under them is going to take all the help I dare you." It is no longer available on any sites including Amazon UK. 4.5 stars for this book about two strong men from very different walks of life who figure out how to make an unusual situation work. Isaiah is a NFL football player, who lost his husband three years prior to the book starting. Wasn't what I expected or hoped. He lives his life as quietly as his job allows, playing ball to support his family but trying not to draw unwanted attention. But interestingly enough you waited for his 18 birthday to fuck him. The feelings and tension between Viktor and Isaiah were palpable and so so very real. It’s going to be one of those I read again. A principal dancer fighting for gay rights and highlighting the atrocities in Russia. Does anyone know when the author will republish her back catalogue and where? I think this is not the one I thought it was, but that isn't why it gets 2 stars from me. Get up from there, you’re going to To those who know her it comes as no surprise, in fact, most will tell you she hasn’t shut up since. Since he was a boy, Micah worshipped Tucker Delaney and this hero-worship grew into love. I usually like JL's books, but I felt that the resolution of the conflict was cheap, easy, and unbelievable. It’s my candy! The artist first surfaced in way of drawing and painting, then became more apparent with dance. Isaiah grinned at the memory of his late husband, a college professor whose desire for a low-key and quiet life meshed perfectly with his own. Overall, I enjoyed Isaiah and Victor's story. I’m just a convenient husband to you.” “Micah, that’s not tr—” Shoving past Tucker and knocking their shoulders together, Micah hurried for the door with tears blurring his vision. “What’re you doing out here?” Micah appeared around the corner of the porch. I never quite accepted Tucker's motivations for leaving and staying away so long, especially after his grandfather became ill, but I did warm up to him as the story went on. They'd never hidden who they were, but they'd never been the guys to walk at the front I wish Micah would have left. fans of JL. I love how the author took things that are happening in our world and wove them into the story. His Convenient Husband by Robin Covington is a gay romance novel about starting over and learning to love again. Tucker brushed the dark hair off Micah’s pale forehead and saw the blood in the toilet. Come here.” 'His Convenient Husband' is about what could happen when a man who has everything loses the love of his life...his forever after meets a man who's still looking for his. Be the first to ask a question about His Convenient Husband. NFL football player Isaiah Blackwell lost his husband three years ago and is raising their teen son alone. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published The idea is that two people must quickly marry to avoid the ranch from falling into the evil hands of a homophobic family member. 3.5 Isaiah NFL player is with his son Evan in theater so his son can meet the beautiful gracious ballet dancer Victor. Given the rather dated premise, I was expecting the author to add a fresh and light hearted spin to the tale. If you've got an overflowing Want to Read shelf of books that you keep meaning to get to (one day! Gender policing. Price set by seller. [ not even when they go away on their honeymoon. Sometimes you want a ludicrous plot, angst, and then a happy ending. Given the rather. We’d love your help. As some of you may know, I’m a huge serial romance fan. To be completely honest, I actually like the theme in general (male/male, male/female) because it gives that possibility of exploration to fall in love with someone that is "forced" to you. The premise is classic romance and reads very much like Harlequin novels I’d read many years ago. I wasn't really expecting a lot, but from what enjoyment I've gotten from J.L. October 9th 2017 I love the marriage of convenience idea in my books. Micah jerked and gasped into Tucker’s mouth. * * * * This review may be a little spoiler-ish * * * *. I only finished it out of the sheer stubbornness that since I had gone that far I might as well finish. by Samhain Publishing, His Convenient Husband (Innamorati, Book 1). I just didn’t want to admit it at first, even to myself.” Micah’s jaw dropped open and At eighteen months, she was speaking in full sentences. I’ve read several mixed reviews on the book, His Convenient Husband by J.L. Let Tucker stew and think about what he wants. Very cute story, though short, so I never felt like I had time to get to know the characters. He lives his life as quietly as his job allows, playing ball to support his family but trying not to … I liked the characters and for such a short book I was able to connect with them and buy into their love story. However none of my expectations were met, and they were fairly low considering Covington is an another I have never heard of or read before, and I actually feel slightly.. misled. She taught tap, jazz and ballet for fifteen years before settling into her career as a writer. To see what your friends thought of this book. It's testimony to Langley's writing that I liked the characters, particularly Micah, enough to be pulled into the story. You can see the Haha. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. As I had said, once I found out HCH is an MM version of the old Harlequin or Silhouette category romances, I wanted to read it. Title: His Convenient Husband (Love and Sports: Book One) Author: Robin Covington Publisher: Entangled Publishing Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: His Convenient Husband is a sweet romance and is sure to delight the dreamer in us all. See the review Kassa did. The story was lovely and surprising, but I thought that would be longer. The set-up is rather romance-formulaic: an immediate marriage of convenience in response to a will, driven by the fear of having the wrong relative otherwise inherit the ranch. Our company, that... A temporary arrangement? I’m a big JL Langley fan so I don’t really understand her choice with this story. Click Get Books for Misogyny and femme hatred. Yeah, I don't buy it. September 4th 2009 It really says it all. They adopted a bi-racial son, who is also gay, and both Isiah and his son are still grieving this loss. I will be reading more from this author. But there are very few such books among MM romances. NFL football player Isaiah Blackwell lost his husband three years ago and is raising their teen son alone. JL has been talking since she was about seven months old. And then you LEFT. It's testimony to Langley's writing that I liked the characters, particularly Micah, enough to be pulled into the story. Underwhelmed. Refresh and try again. His late husband was quiet, and serious and together they never made any drama – which is how the big guns at the top of the NFL chain like to keep it when it comes to handling gay players. His Convenient Husband (Love and Sports) was written by a person known as the author and has been written in sufficient quantity abundance of interesting books with a lot of concordance His Convenient Husband (Love and 9 8. This story is quite okay. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Along with the motormouth, JL also displayed a very vivid imagination and artistic ability. Yeah, that's probably why. If you've got an overflowing Want to Read shelf of books that you keep meaning to get to (one day! Other reviews say that it's basically a Harlequin novel, and I can't disagree, but I don't see that that has to be a negative thing. [My favorite part was when Micah went crazy and punched Duncan lol. Welcome back. I used to own this book and many of this authors before and somehow lost them from my hard drive. Queer hatred. The premise is classic romance and reads very much like Harlequin novels I’d read many years ago. I couldn't keep all the cowboys' names and relations straight. Start by marking “His Convenient Husband (Love and Sports, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. :(. Today JL is a full-time writer, with over ten novels to her credit. Since the two men already are in love with each other but won’t admit it, the perfect solution is to get married and everything works out after a few emotional revelations. He lives his life as quietly as his job allows, playing ball to support his family but trying not to draw unwanted attention. [Tucker says at the end that the connection between him and Micah was so strong that he didn't want to ruin it by taking Micah as a lover. I gather I read the revised version of this story, and this moves fairly quickly and ties up quite nice. Bullying, including physical violence. Read "His Convenient Husband" by Robin Covington available from Rakuten Kobo. I never quite accepted Tucker's motivations for leaving and staying away so long, especially after his grandfather became ill, but I did warm up to him a. Because he's still money obsessed at the end and I hated it. Our company, that... NFL football player Isaiah Blackwell lost his husband three years ago and is raising their teen son alone. The male personage who was her co-conspirator was redeemed (though, as I said, far too conveniently) but the woman was never given the chance and summarily written off. This is a smooth, simple short story. Among her hobbies she includes reading, practicing her marksmanship (she happens to be a great shot), gardening, working out (although she despises cardio), searching for the perfect chocolate dessert (so far as she can tell ALL chocolate is perfect, but it requires more research) and arguing with her husband over who the air compressor and nail gun really belongs to (they belong to JL, although she might be willing to trade him for his new chainsaw). if you haven't read her before, DONT START HERE! “Come on, baby. The will was a convenient excuse to finally claim you, but you’ve always been the goal, not keeping the ranch. But you DID have sex with him. At eighteen months, she was speaking in full sentences. His Convenient Husband by Robin Covington (9th) NFL football player Isaiah Blackwell lost his husband three years ago and is raising their teen son alone. Victor is amazing, Isaiah is a dick and lots of bits of this book are a hot mess but I still mostly enjoyed it. Story: I enjoyed His Convenient Husband a lot! Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. 3.5 stars. Coming Soon: His Convenient Husband Coming Soon: His Convenient Husband I’m pleased to announce the impending re-release of His Convenient Husband. A USAToday and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Robin Covington loves to explore the theme of fooling around and falling in love in her books. Refresh and try again. HIS CONVENIENT HUSBAND is a truly amazing book and Robin Covington shines like never before. The set-up is rather romance-formulaic: an immediate marriage of convenience in response to a will, driven by the fear of having the wrong relative otherwise inherit the ranch. The premise looked so promising, but I just couldn't care about anyone or anything in this book. Tucker swiftly put his phone away and held out his arm. A Harlequin romance plot: two people get into a marriage of convenience to save a ranch. Did he redeem himself? I like the characters but then again I've always liked her characters. Micah deserves better than Tucker. 3.5. Victor was a sweetie - sassy, determined and vulnerable. In college she majored in Graphic Art, but chose to make dance her profession. Dickhead. Imagine if you will the surprise of her admirers when they complimented her mother on “what a cute little boy” she had and received a fierce glare from said little boy and a very loud correction of “I’m a girl!” Oddly enough, JL still finds herself saying that exact phrase thirty-some-odd years later. I wish Micah would have left. Yeah, this really didn't work for me for some reason. See 1 question about His Convenient Husband…, Best Gay Romance with Forced/Arranged Marriage/Mating/Bonding, Goodreads Employees Share the Books They're Reading This Summer. Of course, in this story, Micah and Tucker are not exactly strangers as they have history and feeling towards one another. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. 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