This is an #ownvoices novel so it’s no wonder that the reveal was written realistically and in a great way.

As a result, John is already in deep when Chris reveals that he is transgender. Their relationship progresses quickly even though John is still healing from a very negative experience that ended his previous relationship. He’s the kind of man that people judge when they see him… and that speaks to me on many levels. I was instantly drawn in by their connection… I have developed such a soft spot for John. They met on neutral territory and even ground… it was fantastic. I loved the way that their issues and challenges didn’t play into their initial meeting. So Chris and John bump into each other in book one – literally – and are instantly attracted. There’s so much in these books that makes me feel as though there’s someone out there in the world who gets it and that is amazing! These books are a real gift to the queer community! My thoughts bit: I love these books! Let me start off by saying that it was an absolute delight to read a book about a main character who is trans and blind and living with a significant illness. Just the facts: a gay main character, a trans male character, a queer character, a lesbian character, a character with epilepsy, a blind character Despite three years of history to prove otherwise, she insists that John is only a temporary feature in Chris’s life, and a man like him can’t be expected to stay with someone like Chris in the long run.Ĭan Chris persuade her that she’s wrong in time for the wedding-or will there be an empty space in the photographs? So, they’re both in for a nasty shock when Chris’s mother is vehemently opposed to the idea. When Chris asks him out, he ought to say no.Ĭoffee (A Cup of John #2) – When Chris’s stepfather passes away and leaves Chris a house and a wedding ring, it seems like the perfect opportunity to take the next step in his relationship with John. But John is badly burned from his last relationship and in no fit state to try again. All he wants, from that very first touch, is to never let go.

Chris is like nobody John’s ever known, and John is caught from the start. He didn’t expect to find love at the same time.Īnd it really is love at first sight. The Official Description: Tea (A Cup of John #1) – John only went into the cafe to have a brew and wait out the storm.

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