The Dating Game by Jay Northcote
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- Stars
- ★★★★½
- Heat
- Fire
- Genre
- ContemporaryGayHumor
- Series
- Standalone
Recommendation
Just when I needed a lighthearted, fun read after all the angst I’ve been consuming, I came across The Dating Game, and it was exactly the sweet story I craved. If you’re in the mood to be swept along in an enjoyable, cheerful read, this is the book for you. It’s set in Britain too, which earns extra brownie points in my book. Loved the characters and the writing! [September 2014]
Publisher synopsis
Five sex-free dates—how hard can it be?
When they were at uni, Owen always had a bit of a crush on Nathan. But Nathan was apparently straight, and Owen was too busy with other guys to take his crush seriously.
When Nathan moves back to Bristol after a year away, Owen hears that Nathan has come out of the closet, and he propositions him. Nathan doesn’t want to be just another notch on Owen’s bedpost, though, so he challenges Owen to prove he can be serious: five dates before they have sex.
Owen doesn’t think that sounds too difficult. He’s expecting Nathan to find his charms irresistible anyway. But as they grow closer, Owen begins to care more about proving himself to Nathan than he does about getting him into bed.
Review published September 29, 2014