Our Way

When I sat down to write this review, I still wasn’t sure if this book was going to get five stars or three stars from me, that’s how strong my feelings are. Technically speaking, this is one of the best books I have read this year, hands down. But emotionally, I had a lot of issues with the level of OW/OM drama. However, I can honestly say I have never read a romance that played out at all like this one does, and I will surely be thinking about it months from now. The story is beautifully written, emotional, intense, and a delicate balance of right/wrong. You can tell that these two are perfect for each other, but their path to happily ever after is… complicated. I will tell you right now that there is a glaring omission in the blurb. I don\’t consider this to be a spoiler because the reader finds out right away, but… keep that in mind before you continue reading this review. The story follows Nathan and Eliza, two friends who have gotten closer and closer over the last ten years. When they first met, there was attraction on Eliza\’s end, but Nathan quickly made it clear that she didn\’t have the right equipment to interest him. That\’s right, Nathan has only ever been with men. But as Eliza and Nathan have gotten closer – probably too close for two platonic friends – things start to change for him. Not wanting to destroy the most important relationship of his life by making a rash decision, Nathan is determined to look deeper at his sexual orientation. Since that is the heart of this book, it seems too important to leave out of the blurb. Nathan and Eliza are clearly meant to spend their lives together, it\’s just a matter of what they\’re meant to be to each other. The level of depth and emotion there is what makes this book; these two have a rock solid foundation of friendship – even if there are aspects of their lives that they\’ve kept secret from each other. I loved that there was a clear catalyst for the shift in their relationship, and I empathized with Nathan along the way. But I did NOT always agree with his decisions. Or Eliza\’s, for that matter. There is an incredible amount of tension and drama in a relationship that\’s been so easy for so long. It\’s also an unashamedly STEAMY book, so be prepared for your Kindle to burn up as the story progresses. This love story is not for the faint of heart, but the reward is worth the struggle. I don\’t consider this to be a safe read in any way, shape, or form, but it\’s so well written that I will begrudgingly admit that I\’m willing to overlook a few issues that would normally trip me up BIG TIME. I received an ARC (then purchased it for my collection), and am voluntarily leaving a review of this sexy, angsty, friends to lovers romance.

I don\’t know whether to laugh or cry at how ridiculous this story was. And, am I the only one who thinks these ppl are full blown alcoholics. Drinking constantly, and taking showers, lol. I must be adaulting wrong, if this is normal! I love the premise of gay to straight, pansexual falling in love with the best friend. The first 25% of the book, I thought, of course they fall in love… It\’s the natural progression of that type of friendship, love, intimacy. She fits him so well, they are like two sides of the same coin. They will just be perfect together……. Ha! No, he sleeps with a co worker and lies about it, constantly keeps in touch with the ex that he fully admits is his greatest regret for not fighting for. when they do break up, he refuses to read the letter or contact the woman who has been his best friend for 10 years and proceeds to have theresomes with strippers. And thank the Lord for Jolie, who absolutely said what any decent friend would say in the face of such a screwed up situation! Then Eliza starts to move on and when he sees her in NY, I think, hey, she is getting a backbone! Nope, she really is this big of a fool. I think this could have been done so much better, honestly, without his man-ho ways, and both of their immaturity. I hope this trope is revisited by another author who gives me a hero and heroine I can truly love and root for. Done well, it could be the perfect book. I have actually searched for this kind of story and I really wish this had been it.

If you do nothing else to ease your fractured soul this summer, you must read Our Way, a unique modern, deeply resonant and hopelessly romantic story. Our Way is a subversive s3xy twist on Pride and Prejudice that hits you in all the feels. My kindle needed windshield wipers for the deluge of tears that ending unleashed. This is a good story. If you love TL Swan’s storytelling ways, you will CRAVE Nathan and Elize.  This book is TOO DAMN GOOD! It’s brilliant in a low key, under the radar OOF! to the solar plexus kinda way. I could not put it down. If you savor true love’s journey, if you enjoy wry humor and a dirty mouth, if you relish personal transformation, and REAL conversations between men and women with love in their hearts and lust on their lips, you will delight in this very modern book. You know those stories that twist up your throat, and you can feel your emotions slowly sliding up your neck into your ears, and then suddenly you\’re overwhelmed and the tears start running, your nose itches and you can not look away? You just NEED to know what happens next? Read Elize\’s story. She\’s not perfect and I love her. Love love love her. I don\’t want to say a word about plot. It\’s really compelling. Our Way is soooo not formulaic. It’s very very different from her other stories. Nathan Mercer is a revelation, a top shelf book boyfriend in every way. I was not expecting the charmsicle that is Nathan Mercer. Entirely unique, Nathan is like no other leading man I’ve read before. The lists of the perfect book boyfriends are long and varied, but rarely does one come across a hero who’s far from perfect, yet so immaculately well-suited for the heroine. His mind, it’s filthy and wise, funny and charming, and patient. And flawed, very deeply flawed. But he knows it. What a twist that is. He’s not in denial like a billion other broken men, and he’s not cruel or closed off. Just the opposite… gah! Read this book immediately. Our Way is a unique and very sensual love story too, with an addictive narrative and hot s3xy times that leave you breathless. The plot is so taut, and these aren’t just sultry moments, these are soul-stealing scenes that light up all your emotions and give you a great ride. I am stuck in the afterglow of this lovely story. It’s a beautiful bubble to be in. Frankly, I think there are more highlighted passages on my kindle than unhighlighted. A rarity for me. And that’s the thing. TL Swan has a rep for long books with push and pull and lots of drama. THIS BOOK!!!! There’s not a wasted word! Every scene, every passage has a moment. It’s so unique and very adult. Of course this is only my opinion and I really truly recommend this book. First and foremost this is a great story, rooted in reality with memorable characters that leave you breathless and craving more pages. You almost relish the massive book hangover that follows.

OMG – this book !!! Amazing, perfect, wonderful and a MUST read, I literally could not put this book down, it has to be one of my top reads for 2020. T writes books you never forget, I\’m still living the Stanton series – yum those men!! Nathan meets Eliza when they both start a new job, they are in a new town and don\’t know anyone so they immediately connect to each other. Nathan is a gorgeous sexy man – but he\’s gay. No problem for Eliza because over ten years they grow to be the very best of friends, go everywhere together, know each others families and Nathan even sleeps at Eliza apartment near enough most nights. Then one day it all starts to change when Nathan has a reaction to Eliza he did not expect and BOOM – their lives will be changed forever. I adored every one of the characters in this book but Nathan stole my heart, the man is a God, I love him and his needy ways. My heart went out to this man who is questioning so much in his life and was so vulnerable at times and yet so strong too – always there for Eliza. I did enjoy reading Eliza but sometimes she needed a bit of a slap in my opinion because she was a little too hard on Nathan at times I thought. Watching this couple struggle with their relationship was at times heartbreaking and very emotional, and frustrating as hell. There are so many twists and turns, buckets of emotion and feelings for this wonderful couple that I didn\’t want to let go. It\’s not all sweetness and light, their passionate arguments were intense and the sex was HOT HOT HOT. I definitely need a Nathan in my life !! T.L. Swan never lets me down when I read one of her books. Her characters and the stories she tells are some of the best and this book is up there with the best – one I will never forget. Phenomenal – 10 stars !!

T does it again! This author could write absolutely anything and I\’d read it, I wouldn\’t just read it, id love it. This Is Nathan and Elizas story, they\’ve been platonic friends for 10 years, they know each other better than they know themselves. Nathans sexual preference is men and Eliza is heterosexual but they are inseparable. Nathan is a top heart surgeon and Eliza is a nurse, they meet each other on there first day of the hospital they work at and immediately became friends. I\’m not going to ruin this review with spoilers but believe me when I say it\’s a beautiful, will they, won\’t they story. Another 5 stars read from T.

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