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Imago (Imago, Book One) Kindle Edition

by N.R. Walker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,528 ratings
Nerdy, introverted genius lepidopterist, Lawson Gale, is an expert on butterflies. He finds himself in a small town in Tasmania on a quest from an old professor to find an elusive species that may or may not even exist.

Local Parks and Wildlife officer, Jack Brighton, is an ordinary guy who loves his life in the sleepy town of Scottsdale. Along with his Border collie dog, Rosemary, his job, and good friends, he has enough to keep from being lonely. But then he meets Lawson, and he knows he’s met someone special.

There’s more to catching butterflies, Jack realises. Sometimes the most elusive creatures wear bow ties, and sometimes they can’t be caught at all. Lawson soon learns there are butterflies he can’t learn about it in books. They exist only in a touch, in a kiss, in a smile. He just has to let go first, so these butterflies can fly.

Imago is the story of finding love, bow ties, and butterflies.
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3rd Place in BEST CONTEMPORARY / MAINSTREAM ~ 2017 Goodreads Members' Choice Awards "Imago is a feel good, sweet and super sexy romance with a strong story surrounding Lawson and Jack... I highly recommend this book."- Chris, Amazon Review~"Every one of N.R. Walkers books needs to be read!.. Imago is a touching story about two people finding each other and falling in love. The characters and setting are fabulous."- Frize, Amazon Review

About the Author

N. R. Walker is an Australian author who loves her genre of gay romance. She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it, but wouldnt have it any other way.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06VXS641F
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BlueHeart Press
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 18, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 164 pages
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  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Imago
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N.R. Walker is an Australian author who loves her genre of LGBTQIA+ romance. First published in 2012, she now has over 70 books, many which are also audiobooks, and numerous translations done in nine different languages.

She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it but wouldn’t have it any other way.

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N.R. Walker was voted 2019 Goodreads M/M Romance Members' Choice Awards All-Time Favorite Author

and 2020 Goodreads M/M Romance Members' Choice Awards Hall of Fame

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Customers enjoy this romance book as a lovely straight-up love story with a slow build-up of their relationship. The book features well-developed characters with unique personalities, and one customer notes the smoking-hot chemistry between them. Moreover, customers find the writing style exquisite and the pacing pleasant, while appreciating the absence of angst. They describe the book as sexy and charming, with one review highlighting the beautiful Tasmanian forests setting. Additionally, customers find the book funny, with one mentioning the sweet moments with the dog.

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62 customers mention "Romance"62 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a lovely straight-up love story about two men whose relationship develops throughout the narrative.

"...This story didn't need angst or a catalyst to make them fall in love, their attraction from the start drove Imago to the conclusion of the first..." Read more

"Very cute story! I did feel like Jack was a more developed character than his counterpart, but overall, it was a cute, low-angst story!" Read more

"...of much of the outcome, but this skilled author makes “finds” thoroughly exciting= a really good story— some tears for me. But maybe that’s just me" Read more

"...And while it was lovely to watch them together, I did sometimes wish I saw them interact with other people more (and Rosemary doesn’t count:-)...." Read more

45 customers mention "Beauty"45 positive0 negative

Customers find the book charming and sexy, with a beautiful cover, and one customer specifically mentions the lovely Tasmanian forests.

"...fans of this author but also anyone that's looking for a feel good, sweet, yet sexy story with a bow-tie wearing lepidopterist and a hunky Park..." Read more

"...a more developed character than his counterpart, but overall, it was a cute, low-angst story!" Read more

"...I think it had to do with me mostly seeing them together. They were cute,a little funny but... I do want to see how things ultimately work out after..." Read more

"Exceedingly sexy and a truly inspiring story! Lawson and Jack crash into your heart!😘 An original, sweet sample of our human condition...." Read more

38 customers mention "Readability"38 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as fantastic and awesome, with one customer specifically mentioning it as a must-read story.

"...more (and Rosemary doesn’t count:-). Overall, this book was a good read and the butterfly talk fascinating...." Read more

"...Terrific book. Another beautiful story from a great storyteller." Read more

"...jobs and the respect they have for the other's profession is pure pleasure to watch...." Read more

"...But overall another enjoyable read from this Aussie author. And again looking forward to her future works." Read more

21 customers mention "Character development"21 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, appreciating their unique personalities, with one customer noting the smoking-hot chemistry between the main characters.

"...but they're also very similar in many ways in their personalities, traits, and what motivates them...." Read more

"...She is quite believable and an interesting pivotal character." Read more

"...Jack is the quintessential outdoors-man but he is such a personable individual. I love how he relates to Lawson...." Read more

"...The characters and setting are fabulous and I personally can't wait for the next chapter of their story...." Read more

18 customers mention "Writing style"18 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, noting it is well-crafted with exquisite prose, and one customer mentions it is easy to read and can be enjoyed as a standalone work.

"...rushed and is told with even pacing, bits of action, and lots of details and dialogue...." Read more

"...Overall, this book was a good read and the butterfly talk fascinating...." Read more

"...to fall in love stories that aren't the slow-burn kind, but it seemed so natural and I honestly had a goofy grin on my face the entire time...." Read more

"...I really enjoy NR Walker's stories. I like her writing style and the humor and emotion that comes through on her stories...." Read more

14 customers mention "Angst level"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's low-angst approach, with several noting they felt good after reading it.

"...book for fans of this author but also anyone that's looking for a feel good, sweet, yet sexy story with a bow-tie wearing lepidopterist and a hunky..." Read more

"This story was sweet and low-angst...." Read more

"...The end left me with a big smile on my face. The angst was minimal and we get some pretty hot scenes...." Read more

"...If you're looking for two swoon worthy guys, low angst and a nice dose of some sexy loving then this is the series for you...." Read more

11 customers mention "Pacing"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book pleasant and fast-moving, with a slow build-up that is important for character development.

"...While yes the story takes place in seven days, it does not feel rushed and is told with even pacing, bits of action, and lots of details and dialogue..." Read more

"...n't read a M/M romance like this in a long, long, time: The slow build-up is important because neither man can figure out how to avoid the hurt when..." Read more

"...under a week of knowing one another, but at the same time it's pleasantly paced with Jack and Lawson getting to know one another well...." Read more

"...The instant attraction, the slow romancing of the dinner dates, the sweet moments with the dog, the seriously hot intimate scenes, their passion for..." Read more

8 customers mention "Humor"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, with one mentioning the charming banter between characters and another noting the sweet moments with the dog.

"...They were cute,a little funny but... I do want to see how things ultimately work out after reading the summary for the next book...." Read more

"...Their dates are sweet, with lots of heated kissing, and lots of laughter...." Read more

"...attraction, the slow romancing of the dinner dates, the sweet moments with the dog, the seriously hot intimate scenes, their passion for their..." Read more

"...There's insta-love, a spoilt amazing dog and a cute kid. There's romantic dates so sweet your teeth will ache. Everybody is nice..." Read more

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  • Chris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and sexy romance with a bow-tie wearing lepidopterist and a hunky Park Ranger
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2017
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    Imago is the first book in a new contemporary romance series by N.R. Walker.

    I'll freely admit I'm a bit of a fangirl for N.R. Walker, particularly after her Spencer Cohen series last year. She created one of probably two of my favorite contemporary romance characters ever in Spencer and his beau, Andrew. They were absolutely perfect as their own 'person' and together they were a magical couple. She's on the way to duplicating that feeling with Imago and Lawson and Jack.

    Lawson and Jack couldn't be any more different from the other but they're also very similar in many ways in their personalities, traits, and what motivates them. Granted, we've just scratched the surface with book one in the series and these two are going grab your heartstrings and tug on them. Particularly Lawson, who's a bit awkward yet sexy and he totally knows what he wants and likes but then falls back into that adorkably genius mode which makes him endearing. Jack is rugged and earthy but he knows what he wants and likes..and his radar is firmly turned on Lawson. While it's a bit of insta-love with these two characters as the events take place over a seven day timeframe, it's really not typical insta-love. There's a seriously connection with these two and they aren't skirting around reality. From their first date they're actively making that connection stronger by talking and learning about the other, what makes each other work and their interests, etc. It's not just sex and *BANG* they're in love.

    There is a surrounding story with Lawson's research which causes them to be around each other constantly. This facilitates their attraction and the deepening connection between them. Overall though there isn't angst driving their story, at least not in this book, it's all about romance and Lawson's reason for being in Tasmania. This story didn't need angst or a catalyst to make them fall in love, their attraction from the start drove Imago to the conclusion of the first book.

    Literally Imago is a feel good, sweet and super sexy romance with a strong story surrounding Lawson and Jack. The characters, including the few secondary characters they meet, are fully developed and multi-dimensional. While yes the story takes place in seven days, it does not feel rushed and is told with even pacing, bits of action, and lots of details and dialogue. This is a well crafted romance that's going to bring you back for the next installment and even future books from this author.

    I highly recommend this book for fans of this author but also anyone that's looking for a feel good, sweet, yet sexy story with a bow-tie wearing lepidopterist and a hunky Park Ranger.
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  • Blake Webb
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024
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    Very cute story! I did feel like Jack was a more developed character than his counterpart, but overall, it was a cute, low-angst story!
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  • RawdRichard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Search while having fun
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
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    A researcher comes to a small town for one week hoping to find a butterfly that may not exist, meets a guy who knows the area well and offers a needed ride. They “click”. The hunts are on!. There’s plenty of libido and one week’s time.
    The reader can make good guesses of much of the outcome, but this skilled author makes “finds” thoroughly exciting= a really good story— some tears for me. But maybe that’s just me
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  • Lily Mordaunt
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
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    This story was sweet and low-angst. Because of the nature of Lawson and Jack’s jobs, they were able to spend a lot of time together whether in the wilderness or at Jack’s for dinner. And while it was lovely to watch them together, I did sometimes wish I saw them interact with other people more (and Rosemary doesn’t count:-).
    Overall, this book was a good read and the butterfly talk fascinating. But while both men were great, they weren’t, at least for me, very remarkable either. I think it had to do with me mostly seeing them together. They were cute,a little funny but... I do want to see how things ultimately work out after reading the summary for the next book. But I’d also be happy to leave them here, and assume that everything works out for them.
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  • kathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Uniquely beautiful!!!😍😍😍
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024
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    Exceedingly sexy and a truly inspiring story! Lawson and Jack crash into your heart!😘 An original, sweet sample of our human condition. It will gently and steadily send your brain spinning. Your heart will be completely on board before you even realise anything is awry. Lawson is beautiful in his brilliance. Jack is delicious, sexy and so full of life! How opposite can opposite be? Read Imago and you will see how N. R. Walker did it...😁 A wonder to behold. Truly! Great plot with sweetness filled with action surrounded by sensuality!. A Must Read!!!😚
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  • Michael Holland
    4.0 out of 5 stars Drama-free Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2017
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    Lawson is a lepidopterist from Melbourne, on his way to Tasmania to look for a rumored new species of butterfly. Lawson is the very definition of nerd: Highly intelligent, skinny, preppy dress sense, and questionable social skills. Big outdoorsy Jack is on the flight with Lawson. He is returning to his home in Tasmania, where he's a park ranger, of the area where Lawson is set to look for his butterfly. The two are thrown together right from the start, and despite being opposites in almost every way, they hit it off and can't really resist their mutual attraction.

    “Imago” is a very sweet and rather uncomplicated romance. The relationship between Lawson and Jack grows steadily, without much in the way of drama. The lack of any big dramatic events is actually rather refreshing. The big dramatic turns of many romance stories often come off as artificial.

    The two main characters both seem very much like real people. Lawson comes across as a bit of a stereotype, but he is still quite believable and even has a few traits that run counter to type. There are only a few other minor characters, since most of the interaction between the two is when they're out in the forest alone. The only other significant player is Jack's dog Rosemary. She is quite believable and an interesting pivotal character.
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  • Julia Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2021
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    I have been seeing reviews for this book for sometime now & finally plunged in to read it. What I found was a spectacular story following Lawson, a lepidopterist & Jack, who works for park’s & wildlife in Tasmania. The romance encompasses a search for a rare butterfly & their journey from strangers to partners. Beautifully written & I can’t wait to read the next stage in their relationship. Definitely 5 stars Xx
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Astonishingly amazing- a must read!!
    Reviewed in Australia on April 15, 2017
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    This was a truly striking read, one I would recommend to anyone- shout from the rooftops, in fact- and not just to fans of m/m romance! The plot, pacing, and emotional depth were exceptional, and the characters were lively and likeable. This book had me hooked right from the summary- a geeky butterfly expert? A rugged wilderness ranger? The Tasmanian bushland?! I could not buy and download this book fast enough! I read it within a day and it was fantastic.

    N.R. Walker writes amazing characters. Lawson is a precious boy and I adored him. He’s comfortable in his own skin and his own style (bowties! suspenders!), and is living exactly the life he wants, doggedly pursuing his purpose- and he doesn’t give a single flying f**k if his purpose (namely, butterflies) seems a little strange to others. Or, indeed, if he himself seems strange to others. It’s clear he’s not one to compromise. He might be mildly lonely, but he sure as hell isn’t interested in anyone who doesn’t accept who he is. I think he’s actually quite surprised- in disbelief, in fact- when Jack seems to be SO entirely accepting and even in awe of who he is. But even with Jack’s overt, overwhelming attempts to court him, he’s not going to let this charismatic, strong-willed guy just get his own way. Lawson has standards, and those standards need to be met before he’ll give any of himself away. Of course it’s utterly adorable to see Lawson’s surprise and delight at Jack’s efforts to impress and please him, and it’s lovely to read about the two of them gradually getting closer.

    Jack himself is, in a lot of ways, a fairly standard m/m hero, yet an immensely well-written and likeable one. He’s big and scruffy, confident and self-reliant. He’s somewhat frustrated at the lack of action available to him in his small rural town, but he’s built a good life for himself and his dog, and if he’s a bit lonely- well, that just makes him all the more ready to seize the day when the opportunity for love presents itself. Lawson is his chance, and he takes it. He throws himself into wooing the geeky bowtie-wearing butterfly expert who’s appeared in his life. He’s thrilled when Lawson turns out to be even more amazing than he first appeared; Lawson doesn’t need to be taken care of or pandered to, and he keeps Jack on his toes.

    The story is charmingly simple, and I am certain readers will soon be completely absorbed in their quest to find the rare Copper butterfly. The story takes place against the stunning Tasmanian scenery, well-described by the author. Jack and Lawson’s trips to the bush are interspersed with their nightly dates as they try to take advantage of the limited time they have together. Their relationship progresses very quickly over that week, yet thanks to all the time they spend together- including working together- it’s clear how well they complement each other, and how well their interests match.

    There was a lot to love about this book, though I think my favourite part was just how strong-willed and determined Lawson was. He doesn’t seem that way at the beginning, and I think the reader will probably make the same assumptions as Jack does- that Lawson’s a soft, indoors-y geek, probably inexperienced, maybe even a bit of a pushover. But it’s soon clear that Lawson can handle himself out in the bush AND around Jack. It was great to read.

    I’ve been paying a lot of attention lately to how authors distinguish between their main characters’ voices- particularly if they’re writing in first person. It’s a difficult thing to do, and when the voices sound largely the same or the attitudes/outlook of the characters are too similar, it can be quite difficult to keep track of whose head you’re currently in (particularly if, like me, you tend to inhale books faster than the speed of light). I think Walker distinguishes her voices really quite well in this book, and it’s a good example of alternating first-person POV done well. Not only do Lawson and Jack speak quite differently, they THINK quite differently as well, with Lawson in particular having quite a distinct vocabulary. Their chapters have quite different atmospheres as well. It was a delight to read such wonderful writing!

    I honestly can’t recommend this book enough, and I’m thrilled that it’s getting such high ratings from others as well. This is a really strong example of the m/m romance genre and was a real treat to read. Of course the fact that it was set in my native Australia was a treat as well! Here’s hoping that Walker continues to write such fantastic books!
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  • cc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this story!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2017
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    Jack and Lawson... reminiscent of Walker's characters in Red Dirt Heart, my favorite series of hers. This is money well spent for a quick read of two impossibly wonderful men finding each other.
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  • Le-Jana
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely 🦋
    Reviewed in Australia on November 1, 2021
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    Lovely story. N R Walker really gets to the heart of her characters and they are all different. And when she writes from the different points of view of her main characters, you know which character is “speaking” by the different speech patterns. Not many authors do that.

    I love the sharp angles and honesty of Lawson and the rounded wholesomeness of Jack. This is a lovely, warm story.

    4 stars
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2020
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    I finished this book to quickly. I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters, though I felt there could have been a bit more detail for each. However I really enjoyed it.
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