Review: Sweet, angst-free story.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 29, 2013
Riley is tired of his OCD taking over his life, but he doesn't see any other way to deal with it, until he finds motivation in the form of Basil.Basil avoids forming attachment with his hook-ups to the point that every encounter has left him empty and impotent. He knows he wants to find something more but doesn't know how to go about it. But then he meets Riley and he wants so much to have a successful relationship with him that he decides to follow his therapist's advice and take it slow.I really enjoyed this story, but I can't help but feel that it felt rushed. I would have appreciated a little more fact-to-face interaction and seeing the both Riley and Basil deal with their issues. I think it would have gone a long way in making this a more enjoyable read for me.Virginia Nelson did a great job in bringing these character's need for something more to the page, but it would have been great to see how their connection grew over time, instead of over a few pages.I liked Basil and adored Riley. I think they made a great pair although their insta-love was a bit on the unbelievable side.All in all, Rumpling Riley was a sweet, angst-free story about two men overcoming their issues and finding each other along the way.I received this title from the publisher through Manic Reader in exchange of my honest opinion.