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Awkward Hearts (Ann Arbor Hearts Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Ian Finn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 212 ratings
Liam
I've always known I'm socially awkward, if not downright socially inept, over-analyzing every little thing and second-guessing myself constantly. I'm under no delusions that I'm "normal." With my upbringing, I probably wouldn't even know what "normal" was if it walked up and hit me on my Speedo-clad @ss.

Lately, I'm starting to wonder if I should add "asexual" to my list of eccentric character traits. I've had some experiences in the distant past, but they went so badly I lost what little interest in intimacy I'd managed to muster up.

I'm so busy worrying about that, as well as trying to find a job after graduating from school, that my three besties take me on vacation to clear my head. While there, I meet a handsome scientist named Blaze and soon I'm feeling heat I know isn't just from the sun warming up Lake Erie.

Is it possible that Blaze is rekindling desires in me I thought were long gone, if they ever existed at all? Will I freak out and ruin it like I always do with everything good that comes along in my life? Especially when I find out that Blaze has issues of his own he's dealing with, or, should I say, not dealing with?

Blaze
I'm on vacation to psych myself up to come out at work. I have to, since my boss keeps acting like I'm going to marry his daughter so that he can hand off his pharmaceutical research company to us.

I'm quickly distracted from my goal when I meet shy, nerdy and smoking hot Liam Kingsley at the lake. But holy bubble butt, Batboy: how could I not notice Zeus-in-a-Speedo? And how can I resist pursuing him?

I figure this is the perfect opportunity to have a fling, but apparently Liam's too flaky for that. That boy has issues and leave it to me to be attracted to crazy.

I tell myself to forget about him as I head back home. But time passes and I still haven't solved my dilemma at work, when who shows up there but Mr. Bubble Butt himself. He's gotten a job at the same company I'm set to take over, as long as I keep pretending to be straight.

Apparently fate has brought Liam back into my life, and I can't resist wanting him in my bed. If only he would let go of his insecurities long enough for me to get him there.

Has he already gotten into my head and my heart? And what will that mean for the drama that's unfolding at work?

Awkward Hearts is a full-length male/male coming out office romance novel full of heat, humor and heart. It's a standalone with a very happily ever after and no cliffhanger or cheating. Fall in love with these two nerdy, handsome guys who start out the Ann Arbor Hearts series, which will feature connected friends living in the same city.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Ann Arbor Hearts
  2. Print length
    192 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    September 26, 2019
  5. File size
    3.3 MB
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"I am an Ian Finn fan, so everything he writes is yummy 😋 and delicious to me. I thought that I had read everything that this author had written yet I had not even started the Ann Arbor Hearts series. What kind of number one can am I? I loved this story. I could relate to the entire situation. I could relate to Liam's as well as Blaze's perspective. The story was romantic, sexy, seductive and intimidate. And, I certainly want to mention that this book was full of food for thought. Again, Yummy. Thank You Ian Finn for sharing your creativity." -- MC Joy

"Again this author wrote a story once I started reading it I could not set it down. He has a way of making his characters so attractive that I feel they are someone I'd like to know. This is one of the few books I have to recommend to my family and friends. It is a great addition to the series. I feel the story flow is good and the characters are likable. Now I have to wait for this author to write more." -- Macbandit

"Another awesome book from Ian Finn. This book has all the feels in it. I loved the ending and cant wait to read the next one." -- A. Solomon

"Another fabulous book by Ian Finn. This is the start of a great new series set in and around Ann Arbour. This story is a wonderful escape from life for a few hours . Love isn't always easy or a smooth ride and it isn't for Blaze and Liam who meet whilst both on holiday and are instantly attracted to each other. A superb read. Looking forward to the next one in this series." -- Ev W

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YGVQR7J
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 26, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 212 ratings

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  • Karen L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Honesty solve the problem?
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2019
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    4.5 stars *** I am usually an arc reader for Ian but had purchased this one. Blaze is older and having serious and stressful problems at work, more so with his matchmaking boss with his daughter. He is gay but it is not a known fact at work. Liam is a newly graduated microbiologist and is painfully shy. He is newer to this lifestyle and cautious. They meet on the beach while they are on vacation. Blaze is attracted to Liam and starts a conversation that leads to a dinner invitation. Liam is feeling awkward and ends the date early without exchanging information. Blaze is friendly but not in love with the boss’s daughter and she has a boyfriend but they don’t know how to let dad know without disappointing him. Blaze has been given additional responsibilities and finds out that Liam is new to the company working in the lab. What are they going to do now?
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  • kdskandles
    4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2021
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    The story was an easy read. It tells the life of two people who are each coming into themselves but don't have the confidence needed to push forward. With the help of friends they are finally finding their way.
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  • Beagle Lover24
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great story with a valuable lesson.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2020
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    3.75 stars

    This book was, for me at least, just a bit too lengthy and the one MC, Liam, was a tad too insecure through most of the plot. (Probably on purpose, as it's this insecurity that allows Blaze, the other MC, to meet and eventually establish a relationship with Liam.)

    So much occurred in the story for me to delve into it all. Briefly, the main plot revolves around the relationship development between Blaze, the older MC by 4 years at 29, and Liam, a basically inexperienced, very insecure and "never truly loved" younger man. Through a series of miscues, misunderstandings and plain old fears, our stumbling duo manage to overcome Liam's faults and foibles and Blaze's sexual needs and oversight of Liam's feelings to bond and consummate a relationship.

    There are many roadblocks along the way to their future together. Some are sad, some are funny and a few are outright frightening. But with Blaze steadily building Liam's confidence and self-esteem and Liam gradually shedding his sexual hangups and social anxieties, the two find that their budding relationship begins to bloom.

    There is a lot of heat, anger, forgiveness, humor and sadness in this story, all intermingled with magnificent craftsmanship by the author. I did find, however, the writer's sentence structuring rather peculiar and halting at times. To clarify, commas seemed to be placed at odd places within many sentences, breaking the flow and readability of the moment. Many instances this forced me to reread the sentence, thus consuming more time as well as being frustrating.

    Otherwise, this was an enjoyable read in the M/M genre. Every book has its flaws and this book is no exception. But the ending and subsequent HEA made it all worthwhile.
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  • Joy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yummy!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
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    I am an Ian Finn fan, so everything he writes is yummy 😋 and delicious to me. I thought that I had read everything that this author had written yet I had not even started the Ann Arbor Hearts series. What kind of number one can am I?

    I think of all artists in the same way. They are all musicians. They are not into music per se, but they all have their instruments. Their art IS their instrument. And, there's a message in the music. I love Ian Finn's books because of the personal growth that I gain from reading the messages in his music.

    I loved this story. I could relate to the entire situation. I could relate to Liam's as well as Blaze's perspective. The story was romantic, sexy, seductive and intimidate. And, I certainly want to mention that this book was full of food for thought. Again, Yummy. Thank You Ian Finn for sharing your creativity.
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  • DaveHB0909
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2021
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    I live in Ann Arbor and know all of the geographical references made in the book. It’s fun to read that the four friends plan lunch at the city’s best known vegetarian restaurant, or that dinner with dad takes place at The Chop House, my favorite place for special evenings. I got so damn frustrated with Liam and his “flightiness” but I knew all would end well. I’m looking forward to reading the next two books in the series!! Thank you so much Ian!
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  • Cliente de Kindle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Awkward Hearts
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2021
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    A well written book, with an emotional storyline. The book has friendship, family issues and happiness. The characters are incredible.
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  • Jennifer Marie Stevens
    3.0 out of 5 stars Beach Vacations
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020
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    Office dual point of view
    Standalone

    Blaze’s boss wants him to take over the top spot at the company and marry his daughter, Nicole. Blaze is trying to figure his way out of this when he meets a cute guy he can’t get enough of on vacation. Coming clean about wanting the lab tech means giving up the top spot or does it?

    Liked Monica. Blaze seemed overly understanding as did Pruitt. Wanted to know more about Colton. There was a lot going on.
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  • Marjorie R. Mindel
    5.0 out of 5 stars When the time is right, one's forever-love will appear.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019
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    Blaze has been in the closet at work; his boss, the owner of the pharmaceutical company expecting that Blaze & his daughter will marry.
    Liam has always been shy & insecure. He's still a virgen as a bottom, because he's never found a man who he could trust with his heart as well as his body. That is until he sees Blaze on a beach. It took them both a while to gain each other's trust, but it was worth it in the end.
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  • Abby KMK
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
    Reviewed in Australia on December 13, 2020
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    This series by Ian Finn so far has been excellent. The story arcs are interesting and the characters are lovable with good backstories.
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  • Mandy Tunstill
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2019
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    Not a bad book but didn't like it as much as his others liked the madison set and baytown ones
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  • Hella
    1.0 out of 5 stars Really Bad
    Reviewed in Germany on January 30, 2021
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    It's funny how I had low expectations for this book and it STILL managed to disappoint me.
    I kinda already knew I would hate this, after only a few chapters and there are many many reasons for it.

    So the book is told - and that's important - from the POV of our two MC's. Like I said, it' told, it's not shown. I was told how character X is shy so often I started having nightmares of the word 'shy'. We never see proof of anything the author and the author characters claim. We are only a few pages in when we get told about all the characters traits of one of our MC's and his backstory and everything you sure as hell didn't need to know. The most funny thing to me was, when the two Mc's talked to each other using small talk and than one of them claimed: We got along so well. Like lol, no you didn't? They had 0 chemistry. But to hide that fact, we got told how they feel and how they enjoy each other while we never see them actually get close on page. Like, they do hang out, that's not what I'm saying, it's just that we never feel them grow something like a relationship. Unless you are in for the s+x, because yes. They do have very long s+x.
    At one point one of them trys telling me the reader: I wish X understood I wanted more from him than s+x. And I had to laugh. At which point in the story did we establish that? The second you guys met you fell in insta-Iust with each other. You never connacted, you never bothered to really understand and get to know each other. For a 'love' story, there really isn't that much love happening.
    I also hated one - if not both - of our Mc's for two completly different reasons. One was horny on main and the other ... well, let's talk about the other. Our 'I might be ace' guy. I am ace and I'm pretty sensitive when a book markets itself the way this book did. It kinda sreamed 'fix it' storyline. And the thing is, it could be a fix it storyline. A lot of it is in there. IF the author had actually used the word asexual somewhere in there, it could even have been one. Because some phrases and scenes make it look like it. In case you don't know what I'm talking about: You aren't ace, you just haven't met the right guy yet. You aren't ace, you just haven't had good s+x yet. Makes you wonder, if one the earlier drafts included more acephobia. Especially with a blurb like this. So to hear our poor Liam tell us how he wished he was 'normal' and how he kinda trys to virgin shame himself, makes reading his POV ... not that great.
    I also didn't like any of the side characters, because for one ) they could have been replaced with a lamp, and nothing would have changed but also ) they were just not flashed out, at all. Which happens when they are just there to incourage Liam to have sex and nothing else.
    The plot - if you wanna call it that - was not good at all either, because we need rely on miscommunication as a plot device a lot. We also use the good old 'we could talk with each other, but if we did this book would be over in maybe 20 pages' tactic :)

    I don't know if there even is anything in this book that I enjoyed. Maybe some physological quotes that were just in there to lecture me and to tell me how to feel .... so yeah I didn't like those either.

    So yeah, this was probably one of the worst books I've ever read. :)
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  • Mr. N. G. Nicholson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Poorly edited
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2020
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    Enjoyable storyline marred by shoddy editing, spelling mistakes and grammar. Who uses "whereby" any more?
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  • Michael Wild
    2.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2021
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    There is a predictability to many books in the MM genre which are written by women for a largely female audience. That is certain in this case.
    It always surprises me that the same species, who make a study of behaviour for a living, should have so little understanding of the opposite sex.
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