Love is easy once you learn the steps.In the competitive world of dance, Teddy was a flawless performer and hardass choreographer who students feared and admired in equal measure. But hip surgery ended the glamour and drama, and now Teddy is recovering at his beach house, lost and listless.Until he meets Finn, his neighbor, who is too perfect, gorgeous, and kind to exist—but very ill timed. In a … exist—but very ill timed. In a seaside town as small as theirs, they can’t avoid each other, especially since Finn is also Teddy’s new physical therapist. But Teddy isn’t the man he used to be, and though Finn flirts shamelessly with him, Teddy can’t believe a has-been dancer is worthy of someone so young and full of life.
Finn’s sunny smile is also hiding heartache. Pursuing Teddy challenges both his professionalism and his self-preservation, but if he can convince Teddy to trust him, maybe they both can heal.
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Oh, my heart…smiles for this story! This is way better than any Hallmark movie, and I’ve seen a TON. It was sweet, yet heartbreaking at times. Sometimes I wanted to hug Teddy, sometimes I wanted to hug Finn, and sometimes I just wanted a group hug for my own well being. Finn is right, it’s not a competition to see whose sadness is more valid. They’re all valid.
Teddy was a self-proclaimed @sshole, and I kinda liked it. Grumpy men are my kryptonite. Especially when their grumpiness is only surface level. He tried to pretend that’s all he was, but it wasn’t true. He just needed a dose of Finn in his life.
Finn was extremely sweet, charming, adorable, patient, and funny. He comes across as a perfect ray of sunshine, but Frankie (an adorable side character and patient of Finn’s) said it best: sometimes the people who’re the happiest all the time, have a lot of sadness inside them. Until he met Teddy, he never allowed anyone to see that side of him. These men provided exactly what the other needed, as if they truly were made for each other.
Their love story wasn’t easy or smooth sailing. Sometimes they weren’t even on the same page. They each had a journey to make, and hopefully, it led to each other.
Once again, Amanda Meuwissen pulled me into the story with her writing skills. Her ability to tell a story never disappoints. Each character in this book was perfect for this book. They all had depth and added dimension to the storyline. I enjoyed all of them, minus Hartley. (Finn is my hero in that one scene with Hartley)
This book was a bit of a slow burn, but come on! The guy just had hip surgery, and his entire life just changed. It wouldn’t be realistic or believable if it weren’t. I would give the book a heat level of 5/10. Again…HIP SURGERY. I can’t even begrudge it that. It was satisfactory (for the characters as well ).
***Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn’t a requirement. ***
Teddy was a dancer who career ended when he had hip surgery. He moved to the county seeking solitude, but that runs amok when he gets a new neighbor, Finn. He is attracted to Finn but decides to stay away from him. Finn ends up being Teddy’s new PT and has foster animals. When he needs one, he must request one from Finn. This was a good story with a great story line!! Loved it. I am voluntarily leaving a review form an ARC that I received. My reviews are solely based on my thoughts and opinions.
This is my second book by the author and I’ve got to say I’m turning into a real fan.
This story hit so many aspects of my former life as a former pro athlete. Because of that i could relate to everything they Teddy was feeling while trying to recover from his hip injury. Finn captured my heart from the get go. While reading you could just tell he has a past that is not all sunshine and rainbows.
Together they make a great couple and the side characters help this story become a great summer read.
<***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
I live for books that make me feel so much!
In this story, we embark on an emotional journey of losing one’s identity, finding friendship, delving into love, and overcoming life-changing obstacles. It tells the story of how two men, both fighting mental demons, find a soul-deep love.
Teddy, once an amazing dancer and renowned choreographer, has retreated to his beach house after having hip surgery. His whole world revolved around dancing, and with one operation, his life changed forever. With such a huge part of his identity ripped away from him Teddy is adrift, not knowing what to make of his life. He becomes a surly, melancholic man, one who knows he’s being crotchety but can’t help being that way. He’s lost himself, his drive, and he doesn’t know what to do about it.
Finn is Teddy’s neighbor and physical therapist. He’s younger than Teddy and seems to be a bright ray of sunshine trying to chase his cloudy day away. But, Finn has soul-wrenching pain that he keeps tucked away behind a facade of happy-go-lucky energy. It’s hard for Teddy to see how a vibrant young guy could want anything to do with a miserable, broken down, man like him. His doubt and excuses make for a hard start to their happily ever after. It’s just good that Finn is determined to have Teddy as his one and only, and that a certain little girl makes them see things differently.
I thought this was a brilliant story of how Teddy and Finn help each other while finding love. There are struggles, of course, but they add to the overall draw of the book. Teddy helps Finn with the emotional pain plaguing his heart behind that happy mask. Meanwhile, Finn helps Teddy find himself and his passion again. And, let’s not forget the helpful prodding of Frankie as Finn and Teddy stumble along life’s path.
I would recommend this book to someone wanting that hurt/comfort trope so many people love. Interpretive Hearts will hit you right in the feels if you’re swept up by the emotions of the characters. That’s something, that I for one, really love about books like this. It will make you think, put you into the minds of people who seem so real, and let you see how love can overcome.
Teddy’s life is forever changed but as he keeps bumping into his neighbor maybe not all change is bad. Finn’s presence in his life makes sure things don’t go according to plan. Life is getting better and better for both of them. I like how they fit together. Teddy becomes a better person and is able to explore ways to enjoy what he loves within his new limitations.