Pride by EM Leya
This review is from 2018 and is kept here for reference. Check the link for updates.
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- Stars
- ★★★★
- Heat
- Molten
- Genre
- ContemporaryGay
- Series
- Standalone
Recommendation
This book was a sweet, little rom-com of a story! It checks off all the marks. There is a strong anti-body shaming message but it gets delivered without being preachy and distracting from the story. Kel and Milan are both flawed, lovable and hot! I found myself invested in their love story and cheering for them both by the end!
Publisher synopsis
The world is full of perfectly imperfect people.
After being dumped by his longtime boyfriend, Milan finds himself back in the dating scene, and it isn't anything like he thought it would be. Shamed and ridiculed for how he looks, Milan decides that it's time to get back into shape, but stepping foot in a gym is harder than he imagined.
Everything in Kelson's life is about fitness. He's a well-known trainer as well as a fitness model. His focus in life is working out and helping others to improve their lives. As content as he is on a professional level, personally life leaves a lot to be desired. He longs for someone to share his future with.
There's something about Milan that catches Kelson's attention right away. Finding excuses to spend time together is easy, and as the friendship flourishes, they find attraction growing with it.
The world isn't as accepting as it seems, and when some see Kelson with Milan, they attack, convinced that a man like Kelson wouldn't be with someone like Milan without using him for something.
Reacting to the hate and attacks, Kelson calls out those he works with, reminding them of their pledge to help people and not to shame them.
With the world watching, Milan and Kelson must work through the publicity and hate while trying to hold on to what matters most — each other.
Review published May 27, 2018
