Roan Parrish
Author of In the Middle of Somewhere
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Frosting the Snowman 2 copies
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- Canonical name
- Parrish, Roan
- Birthdate
- 1982-03-01
- Gender
- female
- Occupations
- author
- Agent
- Courtney Miller-Callihan
Taryn Fagerness - Short biography
- Roan Parrish lives in Philadelphia, where she is gradually attempting to write love stories in every genre. When not writing, she can usually be found cutting her friends’ hair, meandering through whatever city she’s in while listening to torch songs and melodic death metal, or cooking overly elaborate meals. She loves bonfires, winter beaches, minor chord harmonies, and self-tattooing. One time she may or may not have baked a six-layer chocolate cake and then thrown it out the window in a fit of pique.
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- USA
- Places of residence
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Pennsylvania, USA
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CA: snakes and spiders and lizards. pretty gentle, never scary, but described on the page (especially the spider)
Adam moves back to his hometown with his eight-year-old daughter after breaking up with his long-term boyfriend. He's determined to give daughter Gus a happy Christmas to help her settle into their new life. This involves trying to put more Christmas lights on their house than anyone has put on a house before--and increasingly, it also involves their reclusive neighbor, Wes. I show more just loved this Christmas romance novel to bits. Gus is both real and delightful, watching Adam parent is affirming and lovely, Wes's love for his pets and the descriptions of his science experiments are fascinating, and the way that Adam and Wes learn about each other and fall for one another is like being wrapped in a warm and joyful hug. As always, Parrish's secondary characters are also great fun to read about, and I was thrilled to see Charlie, Rye, and River from a previous novel set in Garnet Run. (I feel like there are hints here that River may get a book next. I hope so. I'd love to see their story.) This was exactly the right combination of cozy, slightly steamy, and Christmasy. Recommended. show less
Adam moves back to his hometown with his eight-year-old daughter after breaking up with his long-term boyfriend. He's determined to give daughter Gus a happy Christmas to help her settle into their new life. This involves trying to put more Christmas lights on their house than anyone has put on a house before--and increasingly, it also involves their reclusive neighbor, Wes. I show more just loved this Christmas romance novel to bits. Gus is both real and delightful, watching Adam parent is affirming and lovely, Wes's love for his pets and the descriptions of his science experiments are fascinating, and the way that Adam and Wes learn about each other and fall for one another is like being wrapped in a warm and joyful hug. As always, Parrish's secondary characters are also great fun to read about, and I was thrilled to see Charlie, Rye, and River from a previous novel set in Garnet Run. (I feel like there are hints here that River may get a book next. I hope so. I'd love to see their story.) This was exactly the right combination of cozy, slightly steamy, and Christmasy. Recommended. show less
This is a Roan Parrish novel - she wants to show us the magical souls of her characters.
Alex, a baker, returns from NYC to his home town, takes over his mother's bakery/coffee shop ... in walks a man he went to school with - a weirdo called Corbin.
And so begins a beautiful novel. The publisher has called it an "M/M Holiday Romance". Holiday? Holiday romance? Who's on holiday? and this is not about a fling, a mini romance, as would meet the definition of "holiday romance". Sure the novel show more transverses the time of year that includes Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah, called "the holidays", but mmmm, that is circumstantial, not deliberate.
This is about two souls who meet in the ether inside the bakery, and much later in a tactile way, in the old house that Corbin has grown up in, and inherited from his two aunts, also weirdos.
'Weirdo' in the novel is a result of being cursed in life and love. In Corbin's life this being cursed seems to affect his life like a conspiracy theory. It's not true, but he lives inside a mindset that believes it's true.
With great care and patience Alex looks for a crack, a way to crawl inside Corbin's world to try to let in some air, some lightness, some hope, joy and love. Of course we know he will succeed, because Alex is grounded - he's a baker! He's real, he's steady, he's a lover.
Corbin is an elf in a secret garden that is always in danger of being invaded by darkness and evil. Alex is a light sabre - he's going to protect Corbin and free him from that world.
... and the two princes lived happily ever after.
Alex and Corbin have the goodness of heroes in fairytales, and their HEA is right because it puts the world at rights.
Triumphing over adversity, as is the job of heroes in fairytales, is serious business, not to be taken lightly.
This book couldn't be further from the "lightly" of holiday romance.
How right was Chris Chambers' narration! I've heard him quite a lot, and his manner of speaking is quite unusual, but it is brimful of empathy. He has a soft mesmerising delivery.
Later: I've now read comments below and thank you all, such great comments, even Connorz who said she was confused, and could do without the supporting character, Gareth - that made me think. I didn't agree but I'm sympathetic. I think a novel about Gareth and Orin's story could be good! show less
Alex, a baker, returns from NYC to his home town, takes over his mother's bakery/coffee shop ... in walks a man he went to school with - a weirdo called Corbin.
And so begins a beautiful novel. The publisher has called it an "M/M Holiday Romance". Holiday? Holiday romance? Who's on holiday? and this is not about a fling, a mini romance, as would meet the definition of "holiday romance". Sure the novel show more transverses the time of year that includes Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah, called "the holidays", but mmmm, that is circumstantial, not deliberate.
This is about two souls who meet in the ether inside the bakery, and much later in a tactile way, in the old house that Corbin has grown up in, and inherited from his two aunts, also weirdos.
'Weirdo' in the novel is a result of being cursed in life and love. In Corbin's life this being cursed seems to affect his life like a conspiracy theory. It's not true, but he lives inside a mindset that believes it's true.
With great care and patience Alex looks for a crack, a way to crawl inside Corbin's world to try to let in some air, some lightness, some hope, joy and love. Of course we know he will succeed, because Alex is grounded - he's a baker! He's real, he's steady, he's a lover.
Corbin is an elf in a secret garden that is always in danger of being invaded by darkness and evil. Alex is a light sabre - he's going to protect Corbin and free him from that world.
... and the two princes lived happily ever after.
Alex and Corbin have the goodness of heroes in fairytales, and their HEA is right because it puts the world at rights.
Triumphing over adversity, as is the job of heroes in fairytales, is serious business, not to be taken lightly.
This book couldn't be further from the "lightly" of holiday romance.
How right was Chris Chambers' narration! I've heard him quite a lot, and his manner of speaking is quite unusual, but it is brimful of empathy. He has a soft mesmerising delivery.
Later: I've now read comments below and thank you all, such great comments, even Connorz who said she was confused, and could do without the supporting character, Gareth - that made me think. I didn't agree but I'm sympathetic. I think a novel about Gareth and Orin's story could be good! show less
Best Laid Plans is a warm blanket of a novel, complete with cats, that will soothe your early 2021 anxieties. Along with a lot of readers of [b:Better Than People|52739474|Better Than People (Garnet Run, #1)|Roan Parrish|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1588946672l/52739474._SY75_.jpg|77716051], I was intrigued by Charlie, the older brother of People's MC Jack, who had been forced to both take over the family business and serve as surrogate parent to Jack show more when their parents died tragically and suddenly. In the ensuing years Charlie's caregiving has become a way of life, and he has learned not to even think about his own needs.
Into this bland but perfectly fine life of meatloaf every Tuesday comes Rye, a Seattle drifter who has inherited a broken down house from the grandfather he never knew. Rye is prickly and armed with an assortment of glares for every occasion. At first he resists Charlie's overly generous offer to help rebuild the ramshackle house, mistrustful of someone who would do so much without any real payment. But as the two men work and live side by side, Rye realizes that Charlie needs someone to help him name his own needs and desires. Rye may not have much, but he is more than willing to show Charlie how to explore them without fear or shame.
Calling Charlie a virgin MC would be an understatement; not only has he not had much sexual experience, he has no idea what he likes or even how to examine and articulate what feels good to him. Rye is a patient partner, and the scenes between the two of them are exactly what I look for in a love scene - they show character depth and relationship development, instead of just being an opportunity to describe two hot guys getting off together.
It's impossible not to like Charlie, and Rye's glares are obviously armor to protect a soft, gooey heart. There are bumps along the road to their HEA but no major break, which I greatly appreciated. Parrish includes just enough cameo appearances from Jack and Simon from Better Than People to satisfy readers, and the brothers' relationship gets a much-needed nudge towards better balance, thanks to Rye.
Surprisingly, the one thing that pulled me out of the story was animal-related. Both Charlie and Rye have cats, and when the two felines meet they immediately bond. I've introduced new cats to a household with already established cats, and believe me, they are extremely territorial, and it is often a long, tedious process to facilitate their mutual acceptance, if not affection. But this is fiction, so I'll allow it. Also, both cats have distinct personalities, and Parrish does credit her own cat in the acknowledgements for keeping her sane during COVID quarantine. And without spoilers, I will just say that cats feature prominently in the plot's resolution in a charming way.
A young nonbinary teenager named River is introduced halfway through the story and I suspect they are next in line for a story. I'll be there for sure; Roan Parrish has made Garnet Run one of my favorite places to visit.
ARC received from Net Galley in exchange for honest review. show less
Into this bland but perfectly fine life of meatloaf every Tuesday comes Rye, a Seattle drifter who has inherited a broken down house from the grandfather he never knew. Rye is prickly and armed with an assortment of glares for every occasion. At first he resists Charlie's overly generous offer to help rebuild the ramshackle house, mistrustful of someone who would do so much without any real payment. But as the two men work and live side by side, Rye realizes that Charlie needs someone to help him name his own needs and desires. Rye may not have much, but he is more than willing to show Charlie how to explore them without fear or shame.
Calling Charlie a virgin MC would be an understatement; not only has he not had much sexual experience, he has no idea what he likes or even how to examine and articulate what feels good to him. Rye is a patient partner, and the scenes between the two of them are exactly what I look for in a love scene - they show character depth and relationship development, instead of just being an opportunity to describe two hot guys getting off together.
It's impossible not to like Charlie, and Rye's glares are obviously armor to protect a soft, gooey heart. There are bumps along the road to their HEA but no major break, which I greatly appreciated. Parrish includes just enough cameo appearances from Jack and Simon from Better Than People to satisfy readers, and the brothers' relationship gets a much-needed nudge towards better balance, thanks to Rye.
Surprisingly, the one thing that pulled me out of the story was animal-related. Both Charlie and Rye have cats, and when the two felines meet they immediately bond. I've introduced new cats to a household with already established cats, and believe me, they are extremely territorial, and it is often a long, tedious process to facilitate their mutual acceptance, if not affection. But this is fiction, so I'll allow it. Also, both cats have distinct personalities, and Parrish does credit her own cat in the acknowledgements for keeping her sane during COVID quarantine. And without spoilers, I will just say that cats feature prominently in the plot's resolution in a charming way.
A young nonbinary teenager named River is introduced halfway through the story and I suspect they are next in line for a story. I'll be there for sure; Roan Parrish has made Garnet Run one of my favorite places to visit.
ARC received from Net Galley in exchange for honest review. show less
This book that may not be for everyone. Not even die hard romance lovers as it involves a same sex couple. I don't want anyone to be surprised or offended when finding this out. I did find it was good to know that you didn't have to be a fan of the rock scene or 17 years old, to appreciate or understand the music. These people genuinely loved their music and treated it as a part of their very hearts and souls.. What is beautiful foremost about this book is the way the author…Roan show more Parrish…writes about the music and the guys that play it. If music could morph into a solid material it would literally roll off the pages when she describes it. Not all of the story can be described as "beautiful'...But it is hopeful. Throughout the novel, we get to watch these messy, broken men find pieces of themselves they didn’t even recognize were even missing…and we see them become stronger individuals. Parrish also did an incredible job with Caleb’s addictions and accurately depicting the ways addictions can rule a life, even when sobriety is achieved. They’re always around the corner waiting. Caleb’s struggles to resist were both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time…but with Theo he had a second chance. I love the last paragraph and line that described them listening to the song that Theo wrote for Caleb. “The song that gathered inside me, that I had held inside all these months…the song that told him all the things he already knew, but in the language we both felt deeper than words.” show less
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