Release Day Audiobook Review: The Lights on Knockbridge Lane by Roan Parrish, Performed by Michael Dean

28 September of 2021 by ButtonsMom2003

The Lights on Knockbridge Lane By Roan Parrish, Performed By Michael Dean

Genre: Contemporary Romance, GLBTQ, MM

Released: September 28, 2021

Publisher: Harlequin Special Edition

Series: Garnet Run, Book 3

Length: 224 pages / 6 hrs, 55 mins

Synopsis

Can one man’s crowded, messy life fill another man’s empty heart?

Raising a family was always Adam Mills’ dream, although solo parenting and moving back to tiny Garnet Run certainly were not. After a messy breakup, Adam is doing his best to give his young daughter the life she deserves—including accepting help from their new, reclusive neighbor to fulfill her Christmas wish.

Though the little house may not have “the most lights ever,” the Mills home begins to brighten as handsome Wes Mobray spends more time there and slowly sheds his protective layers. But when the eye-catching house ends up in the news, Wes has to make a choice: hide from the darkness of his unusual past or embrace the light of a future—and a family—with Adam.

From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.

Review

Reviewed by ButtonsMom2003

A sweet holiday story.

The Lights on Knockbridge Lane is a very sweet Christmas story and it really touched my heart. It’s book three of the Garnet Run series but it stands on its own with no problem. Characters from the first two books appear as side characters in this story but you don’t need to read their books before reading this one.

Because I’d read and reviewed the previous two books in this series, I was really excited to read this one. I was so happy when I was offered a review copy from the author. I was also really happy when the publisher offered an advance copy of the audiobook, performed by the fantastic Michael Dean.

The story is largely driven by Adam Mill’s daughter, Gus (August). She is a very precocious and inquisitive eight-year-old. After they move to Knockbridge Lane, everyone tells Adam their theory about his neighbor Westly Mobray. Apparently, Wes only comes out at night which causes all kinds of speculation and rumors. Gus has no problem with confronting Wes and asking lots of questions. She is fascinated by the creatures that he has in his house.

This is a delightful, slow-burn romance. There is a lot to Wes’s backstory and the reason he keeps himself hidden away. Through the magic of a little girl’s wish Adam and Wes make a connection and a romance begins.

It’s been many years since I’ve read a Harlequin Special Edition story but I had to read this one. Not only because it was a continuation of a series where I’d read the first two books, but also because, according to the author in a Twitter post, it’s the “first ever gay romance novel in a series line.”

I loved everything about this story and Michael Dean did his usual wonderful job performing the audiobook.

Story: ♥♥♥♥♥

Narration: ♥♥♥♥♥

O Factor: Spicy

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About Author

Roan Parrish

Roan Parrish lives in Philadelphia, where she is gradually attempting to write love stories in every genre.

When not writing, she can usually be found cutting her friends’ hair, meandering through whatever city she’s in while listening to torch songs and melodic death metal, or cooking overly elaborate meals. She loves bonfires, winter beaches, minor chord harmonies, and self-tattooing. One time she may or may not have baked a six-layer chocolate cake and then thrown it out the window in a fit of pique.

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