Review: Connection Error by Annabeth Albert
SYNOPSIS:
It’s typical of video game programmer Josiah Simmons to be the last one on the plane on the way to the biggest meeting of his career. Though he’s (mostly) coping with his ADHD, he can’t handle another distraction. But he also can’t ignore his rugged seatmate—especially once he learns the military man’s a fan of his game.
Ryan Orson refuses to let his severe injuries pause his career as a navy SEAL. He’s got hours of grueling physical therapy ahead of him, and no time for anything that might get in the way of his return to active duty. But that doesn’t mean he’s above a little first-class flirtation with geeky-cute Josiah.
When a delay strands the pair in St. Louis, they agree to share a hotel room and a night of gaming. Neither expects their new connection to move to the next level in the light of day. Opposites may attract, but is this game over before it’s even begun?
REVIEW:
I think Josiah and Ryan’s relationship might just be my favorite in the entire series. These two had such a deep emotional connection and try to deny, as they may, when they finally give into their feelings, I was swooning endlessly.
Josiah seemed to be the butt of everyone’s jokes and my heart ached for him. He was struggling with a lack of confidence and seemed like no one wanted to give him the boost he so desperately needed. In contrast, Ryan was struggling to come to terms with a new life and a new normal. Both these men were broken in different ways. I knew that this story was going to break my heart before putting it back together.
There seems to be an instantaneous chemistry upon their meet cute. And we all know Josiah is going to put his foot in his mouth throughout the story, which he does in splendid, unfiltered fashion. But the chemistry takes a backseat to the profound emotional connection and deep understanding between these two. Over the course of the story, both men find themselves and find a friendship and love that neither expected. The story is sprinkled with plenty of wit and humor to balance out the heavy hearted scenes.
The story is more about Ryan and Josiah’s independent journeys to self-acceptance more than anything else. And along the way they both find their confidence, fall in love, and leave me with a stupid, cheesy grin.
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