The novella also explores the next step after the happily-ever-after ending of a book. This one shows how easy it is to fall into a comfort zone, like Monty does on Santorini. He is fearful of next steps, because it could mean the end of this new, and fragile, relationship. If they go to London what would he do for work, how would they cope with being poor, would their love withstand hardship? It really puts into perspective that fear we all face when starting a new journey; how we sometimes believe it is easier to stay put, or not try, or to stop ourselves from growing. However, staying where you are limits who you can be, how you can grow, and just how far a budding relationship can go. When you limit yourself you never really know how strong you can really be, and while things might not work out, they might also work out better than can ever be imagined. The heartfelt moment between Scipio and Monty was so perfect, well timed after a hilarious incident. The found family moments really made the first book so endearing and made this little novella so much more than an offshoot love fest between the two leads. These rogues that Monty, Percy and Felicity have decided to set sail with are truly more caring towards them than their families ever were. I teared up listening to Scipio, and Monty's response was so honest. The humour in this book, just so on point. I laughed out loud quite a few times. So, while this little book may deal with a lot of heavy, emotional topics, it was still very light and playful and full of new love. There was some heat as well, so blushing may occur. The prose were beautifully constructed, blending descriptions of the picturesque setting with witty remarks. From honest confessions to accidents in the bedroom, truly a fun read (be aware there are some truly corny moments, but they work with the flow of the narrative). The narration of the audio book was fantastic, Christian Coulson really brought the character of Monty to life, and the other characters tones were well spoken and easily discernible from one another. This was the perfect book for a single sitting, it brought out a smile and made me truly reflect on the meaning of love and family. As an aside, I listened to this audio book because I was fond of the characters from A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. However, I do not condone authors who deface other authors work.
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