Trust fund kid Nathan learned years ago that he’s patently unlovable. He dulls his loneliness with casual sex, acid wit, and lots of booze. That way, no one else can abandon him like his mother, or ignore him like his father. Fresh out of yet another stint at rehab, Nathan stumbles onto a clue that leads him to his late mother’s whereabouts. His search takes him halfway around the world to New … Zealand to solve the mystery of why she left–and connect him to the family he never knew existed.
Liam would rather deal with sheep than people. After catching his girlfriend and BFF cheating, he moves back to his family’s farm to connect with his roots and help his widower brother raise his kids. His other brothers want him to sell the farm so they can all make a big profit, but Liam needs one more year to prove he can succeed. When a handsome Brit wanders onto his field in the middle of the night claiming to be the farmhand he advertised for, Liam is suspicious, but he can’t make it through lambing season by himself.
As Liam helps Nathan transform from Posh Spice to Old Macdonald, they realize they’re the perfect salve for each other’s tattered souls. But the longer Nathan holds off on telling the truth of what brought him to New Zealand, the harder it becomes for him to come clean. Because if he admits who he really is, it could shatter not only Liam’s family–but Nathan’s one true shot at love.
OUTSIDE LOOKING IN is a slow burn, opposites attract M/M romance about lonely hearts finding redemption–and sheep. Lots of sheep. It follows Nathan from OUT OF THIS WORLD, but can be read as a standalone.
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This was an engrossing story that I read in one sitting, unable to put it down for more than a few minutes at a time. Nathan started out cold and unlikable, but we quickly learned what had led him to this point. His trip to New Zealand in search of family members who might actually want him was heartbreaking, especially when he was unable to admit his real reason for being there. As Nathan’s lies piled up, he did get to know the family he desperately wanted to belong to, and he began to fall in love with Liam, the sexy sheep farmer who believed Nathan was there to learn to work the farm.
I loved Nathan and Liam, as well as Mark and his kids, Franny and Walt. These people were all the things a family should be. There were also characters I disliked, who valued other things more than the family they should have appreciated. This story had sadness and betrayal, but it also had humor, attraction, and so much love. I haven’t read all the other books in this series, including Eammon’s book that featured Nathan, but this worked great as a standalone read. I enjoyed it immensely and recommend it as a wonderful story.
What if your birthdate is not really your birthdate.
Nathan is certain he is unlovable. Abandoned by his mother, a father always traveling, he feels neglected and unloved. Drinking way too much and one night stands, dulls his mind.
He travels to the other side of the world to find out why his mother left him at the doorstep with his father. He wants to find her and her family.
He ends up working at a family sheep farm with the handsome owner Liam.
Nathan is a liar. The lies are rolling out of his mouth just like that. His attitude is one of a kind. Why bother when you are unlovable and never accepted. When he and Liam are getting hot for each other Nathan can’t rewind his lies.
Great read, clear and steady written. Convincing and balanced.
Nathan was so lovable!!
Even though Nathan lies like no other I found him prodigious, all what came out of his mouth in high speed. Soooo much fun.
The feelings were all over, woww, my heart did some overtime. At times it was so emotional, the hurt and grief was devastating and made my eyes blurred.
Solid Liam was a great counterbalance for Nathan.
The plot here was so well thought out. The sexy time they had was hot and fiery. Their story was captivating and engaging. They were meant for each other.
All the secondary characters and their related stories are of great importance.
My vision on sheep, lambing and manure will never be the same.
A more than wonderful story, it was fun, emotional, charming and entertaining.
I love this book and these characters. Nathan and Liam pulled on my heartstrings, had me laughing, she’d a few tears, and back to laughing again. I enjoyed following on their journey.
Terrific read!! Finding yourself, learning to love and finding your home creates a wondrous journey for these MC’s. Both men have baggage and have experience loss and pain in their lives. I loved the banter and humor of this story. The supporting characters were amazing.
The writing was good and the story-line caught my eye and kept me engaged. The characters were well crafted and were multi-dimensional. The journey of growth and love lead us to an amazing ending where the true characters of the men were able to shine. I loved Liam’s brother Mark and his incredible honesty and heart.
Liam and Nathan will make you smile and warm your heart.
I was gifted this book from the author and i freely give my review
Outside Looking In by A.J. Truman is book six in Browerton University series but can be read as a standalone. This is Nathan Hargrove and Liam Foster’s story.
I loved the way Nathan and Liam met. They are opposites who are perfect for each other but have trouble trusting others. This steamy read will have you laughing and crying. I loved that I could feel the characters’ emotions. I couldn’t put it down and really enjoyed Nathan and Liam’s characters. The supporting characters added so much to the story too.
FYI, contains mature content.This is a MM romance. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.