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Green's Thumb Kindle Edition

by Alexander Elliott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 506 ratings
Mitch and Karl are meant for each other—they just don’t know it yet. They’re both gay, middle-aged, single, and open to meeting that special someone. Problem is, they never get out of the house! With Karl working from home, and Mitch’s non-existent social life, it seems unlikely the two will ever meet. Everything changes, however, when Mitch visits a neighborhood dog park and Karl’s greyhound takes a shine to him. In a sneaky bid to spend more time together, Karl hires Mitch to do some landscaping work, and something special begins to grow along with the flowers. Green’s Thumb is a low-angst, silver romance with a guaranteed HEA! (Contains steamy M/M content.)
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  • "A cozy, light romance with no angst. I loved it!" Maureen, Goodreads reviewer
  • "Such a great read, with electric hot chemistry between the two main characters. Thank you Mr. Elliott!" BookLoverIAm, Goodreads reviewer
  • "Love can be found regardless of age. What an amazingly great read." Michelle, Goodreads reviewer

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077YVY8VR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 4th Ave Press; 3rd edition (December 5, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 5, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 116 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 506 ratings

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Alexander Elliott

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Alexander Elliott lives in the upper Midwest and is the author of books in multiple genres, including science-fiction, fantasy, paranormal, and romance. His work is replete with themes of love, passion, family, humor, hope, and acceptance.

The author is known for exceptional storytelling and creative world-building. His books feature realistic, well-developed characters, emotional depth, sizzling romance, and all the adventure, action, and intrigue necessary for a great read.

If you have enjoyed his work, Alexander would love to hear from you!

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Customers find this book to be a sweet, real story about mature love and a pleasant read. The characters are well-developed, with one review specifically mentioning the older characters, and customers appreciate the erotic content. While many find the writing style well-executed, some mention that the dialogue doesn't feel realistic. Customers like the book's length, noting it's short enough for quick reading.

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45 customers mention "Romance"45 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a sweet, real, and uplifting story about mature love.

"...It's a contemporary romance between two men their 50s, which I really enjoyed reading for a change...." Read more

"...have a few errors in it, but this was a really sweet read with no drama with exs or anything like that it was very real and I am looking forward to..." Read more

"...They were mature men, not twinks; the sexual situations were genuine and realistic, not gratuitously taking up every other page; and these were..." Read more

"...Far from it. It was a nice, uncomplicated romp. This is a feel-good short story and it fulfills that need if that's what you want...." Read more

35 customers mention "Readability"35 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and sweet, with one mentioning it's nice to read about mature characters.

"...fluff, with no conflict between the main characters and lots of sweet domestic moments...." Read more

"...author and this book did have a few errors in it, but this was a really sweet read with no drama with exs or anything like that it was very real and..." Read more

"...This author has shown that you can present a lovely, genuine and hot romance story without the unrealistic patronization." Read more

"...This did not mean that the story was BAD. Far from it. It was a nice, uncomplicated romp...." Read more

15 customers mention "Character development"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them awesome, with one customer noting the presence of over 40 characters and another highlighting the story's focus on working-class heroes.

"...It's pretty much pure fluff, with no conflict between the main characters and lots of sweet domestic moments...." Read more

"...They build on that attraction and form a great foundation. Mitch's kids were the best...." Read more

"...The characters are relatable and smart and sexy. I saw myself a lot in them...." Read more

"The main attraction of this book for me was the main characters were older, in their 50’s (older than me, finally!)...." Read more

3 customers mention "Erotic content"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the erotic content of the book, with one mentioning there are many sex scenes.

"...Then there are a lot of sex scenes...." Read more

"...The sex in this story was understated but believable and yet erotic...." Read more

"...He got the desire for relationship right, the libido right, the thinking processes right, the whole book is a guide to understanding older gay..." Read more

3 customers mention "Length"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's length, finding it appropriately short.

"...The story, on a whole, is pretty boring, yet short enough that one can get through it in a sitting or two without getting so overwhelmed with boredom..." Read more

"This feel good story is relatively short and just the thing when you want a little sweetness break. I recommend it." Read more

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13 customers mention "Writing style"7 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style of the book, with some finding it exceedingly well-written while others describe it as dull and note that the dialogue doesn't feel realistic.

"...sweet read with no drama with exs or anything like that it was very real and I am looking forward to reading more from this author." Read more

"...A mild criticism: in general, the dialogue in this book doesn't feel realistic to me...." Read more

"...Beautiful and we!! Written. Having Blaze and Nike in the story was brilliant. I'm ready to go and get 2 rescue dogs...." Read more

"First, let me say this book was certainly not perfect. It was somewhat cheesy and corny, a few things didn’t really make sense, and had a few..." Read more

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  • hd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2018
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    This is a very nice story, not perfect, but I recommend it. It's a contemporary romance between two men their 50s, which I really enjoyed reading for a change. It's pretty much pure fluff, with no conflict between the main characters and lots of sweet domestic moments.

    The first part is about the two of them dating, with a lot of sexual tension. They decide to wait a little while to have sex for the first time. Then there are a lot of sex scenes. They aren't kinky but they're slightly unusual, in terms of what usually happens in m/m romance novels, which is great. I also really like that the characters communicate so clearly about sex.

    There's a plot having to do with Mitch's bad retail job which gets resolved partly because of how supportive Karl is, which I thought was very romantic. Karl has two dogs who have their own personalities, and of course I enjoyed everything about them. Both men have had hard times in their lives, but the story doesn't dwell on their pasts. The ending is very happy.

    A mild criticism: in general, the dialogue in this book doesn't feel realistic to me. The characters use each other's first names all the time, and they rarely use contractions. I think the book needed a little bit more editing.

    Overall, I liked this, and I'll read this author again.
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  • Angie
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Thump's Up
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2017
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    This was a short quick sweet read that I liked. Mitch Graham and Karl Hartman are meant for each other. Mitch works as a gardener at Green's Thump and Karl works from home. When Mitch decides to visit a dog park a greyhound takes a liking to him turns out the dog belongs to Karl. Karl hires Mitch to work on his front yard they get closer. I really liked both of these character's they weren't twenty somethings they are both middle age and both knew what they want. They were both going through the motions of the life that they had. This was my first time reading this author and this book did have a few errors in it, but this was a really sweet read with no drama with exs or anything like that it was very real and I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
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  • D.C. in D.C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well Done!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2017
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    First, let me say this book was certainly not perfect. It was somewhat cheesy and corny, a few things didn’t really make sense, and had a few spelling/grammatical errors.
    So why 5 stars? Because this author gets it. The characters, Mitch and Karl, were real, living real life situations. They were mature men, not twinks; the sexual situations were genuine and realistic, not gratuitously taking up every other page; and these were characters we real live not-so-perfect men could relate to.
    The lessons of this story to M/M romance authors: romance happens between men of all ages, not just 20-somethings; most men do not have perfectly sculpted bodies; and yes, you actually have to prepare for certain sexual activities if you don’t want a real mess.
    This author has shown that you can present a lovely, genuine and hot romance story without the unrealistic patronization.
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  • M. T. Hrncir
    3.0 out of 5 stars Simple story, odd layout
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2017
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    I'm curious on how one reviewer called this 'well-written'. Perhaps the way Elliott wrote this is a new style, but 'well-written'? Maybe for a first novel, but it could have used an editor (or a better one if there was one) for the layout used. It's written in thick paragraphs, all the speaking included. There is no break between each character speaking. So, in one paragraph you have two or more people having a discussion. Which can make following a conversation tricky sometimes. And the entire story is just a lot of paragraphs filling your screen. I guess the lack of grammar issues and spelling mistakes is the low bar set for 'well-written'.
    This did not mean that the story was BAD. Far from it. It was a nice, uncomplicated romp. This is a feel-good short story and it fulfills that need if that's what you want. One will have a high chance of contracting the warm and fuzzies while reading this. If you want a lot of drama, you won't find it here. The wavelets that our characters encountered are relatively easy to navigate. The story, on a whole, is pretty boring, yet short enough that one can get through it in a sitting or two without getting so overwhelmed with boredom. There weren't really any plot twists that one couldn't see coming. The ending was easy to predict, but none of this detracted from the simple charm that is 'Green's Thumb'.
    If you want a simple story, this is your book. If you want something with a bit more plot/drama/mystery/suspense, this will not fill your cup.
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  • Shelley D Chastagner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mitch and Karl
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2018
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    4.75 stars. It was wonderful to read a book about men in their 50s. They're not kids, they know a good thing when they see it and are open and honest about what they want. Mitch and Karl have an instant attraction, but take their relationship and a slow steady pace. They build on that attraction and form a great foundation. Mitch's kids were the best. If you're looking for a sweet, no angst book grab this one.
    Adult read
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  • DLB2572
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short & Sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2023
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    This is sweet story. A chance meeting brings Mitch & Karl together and sparks fly from the start. It is all worth reading to get to their HEA.
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  • Truckee Gal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet love story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2023
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    An quick entertaining love story of love finding you when you least expect it. Uplifting novel and I appreciated the bits of reality that kept this book in the here and now of real life.
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  • r2dug2
    5.0 out of 5 stars Green Thumb’s Up
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020
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    Green’s Thumb is a sweet story reminding us that it’s never too late to find love or to start anew. The lead characters are in their fifties and neither are looking for love when it finds them. The story is a nicely paced, old fashioned yet very refreshing romance. The characters are relatable and smart and sexy. I saw myself a lot in them. There is a lot of real life in this uplifting, romantic story of second chance love we all wish we could find!!
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  • Krupa Chirravoori
    4.0 out of 5 stars Romantic, sexy and crisp
    Reviewed in India on July 7, 2021
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    This is a very cute, heartwarming story about two men who are 50+ and are getting a second chance at romance and companionship.

    The writing was easy-flowing, with just enough attention to each main character, the supporting 'cast' and other situational elements of the story. In that sense, I felt the editing was excellent.

    But the proofing on the other end - it was dismal. In the first chapter alone, I found 13 errors, most punctuation-related. I had to turn a blind eye to the text in order to enjoy the book. This was unexpected from a 'reedited version July 2020'.

    Back to the content itself, I enjoyed the delicate, slow and mature way in which the relationship between Mitch and Karl developed. Both are very likeable characters. Mitch, especially, reminded me of the stepdad from One Mississippi. I didn't want the story to end.

    I am waiting for a follow-up book or a series of this type from the author. His other works belong to genres that are simply not my preferred ones. But this book was very nice. I am smiling, smiling, smiling :)

    P.S.: Isn't it a trend these days for indie authors to include recipes of dishes mentioned in the story at the end of the book? Well, I want one for the whole-wheat pizza dough. Lol.
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  • li cran
    4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and straightforward
    Reviewed in Italy on October 19, 2019
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    Two older men, one having lived a forced life in an unhappy hetero marriage into he finally couldn't, and one having lost the man of his life to cancer several years earlier.
    The pragmatic ways they both go about confronting life, the happy moment they happen to meet at a doggy park, and the quick love that develops between them makes for an easy, rightly optimistic read.
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  • Raymond Mathiesen
    4.0 out of 5 stars For those older in life ...
    Reviewed in Australia on December 29, 2022
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    I am older myself, and it was really good to read a gay romance about guys over 30. I enjoy stories about teens or young adults too (I was one once), but it was nice to become familiar with older male characters for a change. Mitch and Karl, the main characters, are the sort of average guys most of us would be pleased to get to know.

    This is a sweet romance that leaves you feeling good. This is not to say that there are no problems to overcome along the way. Life is never really perfect, so of course there are a few problems for Mitch and Karl to sort out. To add more to the sweet mix, there are two adorable dogs, Nike and Blaze, included, so if you like canines this book is for you.

    The book is short, and perhaps could be called a long short-story. It is ideal if you are busy and don't have too much time to read.

    Green's Thumb gets four stars from me.
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  • Noel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Two strangers with horrible back stories turn out to be perfect for each other
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2021
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    Despite both main characters having had to deal with pain and disaster, they both rapidly know they’ve found ‘the one’, it just takes a while to tell everyone they know. Mitch realises his dream, with support, and Karl finally moves on from a devastating event. It’s almost sickening how perfect they are for each other 🙂
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Job! Two thumbs up!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2021
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    Really enjoyed Mitch and Karl's story. Not a fluffy puffy story, but a genuine, this how it goes read!
    I loved their meeting and growth as a couple. Very sweet read!
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