
The Holiday Fail
A Wingman to Lovers MM Romance (Doves of Destiny, Book 3)
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Zachary Zaba
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Rye Cox
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I've never had a wingman before, so it's not my fault I fell in love with him...right?
Levi Huxley
I love my life. Taking care of our B&B alongside my dads fuels my soul, but I can't help wishing I had someone special too. It doesn't help that I'm attracted to men twice my age who all seem to think I'm not worth their time. Then our new chef offers to be my wingman and show me the ropes to dating. He’s straight and my age, and shouldn’t be my type. So, what's the meaning of the damn butterflies in my stomach whenever he's around?
Andy Morris
Working in a small B&B in some middle of nowhere town isn't the most glamorous, but I'll be in charge of my very own kitchen. Wintertown is just a pit stop to gain some experience before I leave for gander pastors. But then there's Levi. Smart-mouthed, caring, and so much fun to be around that I sometimes forget I'm supposed to help him find a boyfriend. So why do I get so angry when I see him acting all flirty with those other men? Talk about a wingman fail.
The Holiday Fail is a wingman-to-lovers MM romance between a B&B owner and his new chef. It features bi awakening, fake dates, lots of snuggles, and realizing what's right for you might not be what you've been looking for. It is the third book of the Doves of Destiny series and can be listened to as a standalone but is more enjoyable listened to as a series.
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Great audio for a great story
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Story: The Holiday Fail really hit the spot for me. Maybe it's the holiday season, maybe it's the absolute swoon worthiness of the story. I just really really adore Levi and Andy. Andy grew up rough, he has this mindset that if he has to prove himself somehow. Why? Who does he have to prove himself to? He has so many great ideas and Wintertown grows on him, the people grow on him. I think that may be why I love this book and series. It's a small town and people look after each other. They make lasting friendships. My favorite part in the book may not have been the falling in love part, although that was a big part of it, it was the community. It was the caring about others. I feel like sometimes the world can be so mean. I loved that I sank into a story about kindness and caring and love especially now at the holidays. Thank you Rye for giving me a happy feel good story that I already can't wait to reread.
The Holiday Hit!
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The Surprise Gift of Love!
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Levi & Andy
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Audio Narrator: Zachary Zaba
‘I had never considered a man’s body to be sexy, but it seemed Levi was set on proving every single one of my preconceived ideas wrong. In fact, I believed the word sexy was created just for Levi.’
Rye Cox’s Doves of Destiny series continues with book three, The Holiday Fail. We, as previous readers, are gifted the chance to see happily in love characters we have met before while Andy figures out his future just may be with the adorable Levi!
A happily ever after mm romance that will have you feeling all the feels that is further enhanced by Zachary Zana’s narration!
The Holiday Fail - Recipe for Love
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The audio version takes the story to new heights. Zachary Zaba has such a smooth voice and gives the characters laid back personalities. Listening, I found this less a city boy/country boy and more a fated mates tale. All under the watchful eyes of Wintertown's Doves of Destiny. This was a sweet romance, something Ms. Cox excels at.
Everything about this audiobook made it easy to rate it five stars. The story and worldbuilding is excellent. The audio pacing an absolute delight. The friend group in Wintertown have found their HEAs. But maybe there are more. Or maybe the B&B will be doing so well. that Levi and Andy can come visit Christmas Falls and the Milton Falls Tree Farm for Season three.
I received an advanced audiobook from the author and this is my grateful review.
Dove to you
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Lovely Christmas story
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Good easy listen
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A holiday to remember.
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I cannot believe I hadn't made the connection with Henry, Peter & Levi from Finding Home. I'd read it earlier this month, and I knew that I'd recognized the Doves of Destiny but it didn't totally click until I finished The Holiday Fail.
I loved the instant friendship that Andy & Levi develop, it's very easy and natural. Andy's feelings processed from there, but while he spent some time worrying about it, it came from a place of worry for Levi, and not for the shift in his own sexuality. He'd never wanted to hurt Levi's feelings because at the time things changed for him, he was still planning to go back to New York.
Levi is such a sweet and outgoing man. He does so much for his family's business, and rarely complains. He loves what he does, and he loves his town and community. When Andy comes into his life, he initially enjoys having a new friend, but as he gets to know Andy, he can see how much closer they could get. He loved all of Andy's ideas about expanding and updating things at the B&B, and loved how much fun they were having with their planning. It was fun to watch the subtle changes to their relationship once Andy accepted that his feelings for Levi and the town itself would never let him leave it all behind. It took Levi some time to accept Andy's truth, knowing and understanding that Andy was unlike any other man that he had known before.
I loved the additional cameos of Felix & Bruce from Ready, Set, Glow! They were only around for a short bit, but Felix always brings that little bit of extra pep with him that makes everyone around him smile, including his grump. ❤️
I loved reading The Holiday Fail! Although I wouldn't have personally called it a fail, but I can see how Andy's intention to stay only 6 months and then staying could be considered a kind of fail. I enjoyed every little bit of story and growth in this book, and I know it's definitely one I can add to my growing list of holiday favorite reads.
I received an advance copy of this book and am volunteering my honest review.
Audiobook Update:
Narrated by Zachary Zaba
I always love another book narrated by Zachary. Every one of his narrations are memorable, especially if it's for a book I've already read separately. He really helps bring the characters to life from what I remember most about the reading itself.
I also love that this is not the first narration from Zachary that I've enjoyed for a book by Rye Cox. Each one was distinct and special enough to be very memorable for me("The Firedancer", "Ready, Set, Glow!" and this one).
I received an authorized copy of this story/audiobook and am volunteering my honest review.
Dining with the Doves of Destiny
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