The day Enzo Chevalier lost his hearing, everything changed. Forced to rebuild his future and fight for his dreams, Enzo refused to let anything take him down…until the man of his life walked out on him and shattered his heart.Florian Beaudry had his whole life figured out. His business was flourishing and everything was settling down at last. Or so he believed…until he walked in on his … his girlfriend and best friend.
Still on the rebound and unable to trust another man, Enzo never expected a chance encounter with Florian. The one person he thought he would never see again. The one person he missed the most.
Were they truly meant to get a second chance or were they doomed from the start?
REWIND is an MM romance novel set entirely in France. Though part of a series, it is a standalone story without a cliffhanger.
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5 Stars
Rewind is the first book in the Rewind Series by Rowan Shaw. It is a emotionally charged M/M, second chances story that pulled me in right from the beginning. The story is a little dark, and very sad in places- and my emotions were battered by what I was reading- but the story is so well written, and the characters were so ‘real’ that I would have walked over hot coals to find out what happens. The drama, chemistry, emotion, and a little suspense was brilliantly woven through the storyline. Ms. Rowan certainly knows how to tell a great story- writing a complex, thought-provoking, moving, memorable, and engrossing story.
Enzo and Florian were the very best of friends, turned lovers, during high school. They kept their relationship secret, until a traumatic event shattered their lives, leaving Enzo deaf and the two on separate courses. Now, a chance encounter reunites the two- much has happened in their lives since they last saw one another, but the sparks are still there. Will they get their second chance, or is there too much in their way to overcome?
A beautiful story about friendship, overcoming obstacles, being true to yourself, self-discovery, second chances, love, pain, heartache, and so much more…..
Bring on Book #2!
Thank you, Ms. Rowan!
Rewind by Rowan Shaw
Four Stars
Rewind is the first book in the Rewind series by Rowan Shaw. This book can be read as a standalone, but I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in the series. I love the setting in France, and the character growth from both men. This is a second chance romance that tells the story of Enzo and Florian. This book brought out all of my emotions. I was laughing, crying, tearing my hair out and routing for this couple. I really enjoyed this story and all of the growth and heartache that both of these guys go through. Thank you Rowan Shaw for such a wonderful debut book. As I said before, I can’t wait to see what you come up with next.
My first book by Rowan Shaw and I did not know what to expect. I love reading books recommended to me and then surprise! I love it! I haven’t read a lot of male/male romances but this one was beautifully written.
“Everything was so peaceful; I was finally safe in his arms. Enzo was one of the few people who had never judged me. One of the few who had never put me down. He made me feel secure like no one else could I was nearly clutching him to make sure he was really here.”
The love between Florian and Enzo is so strong and heart stopping. These characters are strong, smart, and oh so sexy!
I love endings that, while are happy for the main characters, leave me asking questions and looking for the next book. Shaw did not disappoint! Looking forward to more!
REWIND is Rowan Shaw’s debut novel that simply was a powerful and moving read. The author has given us a story where two characters have found love but also dealt with family and homophobic society. Every character that was given to us were so well created and a story line that drew me into this M/M romance. The author and her amazing writing was able to pull so many emotions from me, sadness, happiness, and angry that truly made this story stand out and PULL me into a one sitting read.
The story follows Florian and Enzo who dated in high school and tragedy tore them apart. Then fate brings them together and that SPARK is still there. Both still hurt from what is happening in their lives they are not sure if what they are feeling is rebound, they build a friendship.
This book simply had enough romance, drama, and darkness. I highly recommend this book and really cannot wait to read more from this author!
Rewind – Rowan Shaw
5-stars
Rewind by Rowan Shaw is the first book in the Rewind series, a series I can’t wait to continue. This was my first book by this author, but I can honestly say it won’t be my last as I thoroughly enjoyed this one! From the very beginning I was hooked; I was so captivated by Enzo and Florian and their incredible chemistry. Their story is full of ups and downs with plenty of emotional moments that had me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next. On top of the addicting storyline this book is full of very steamy moments and who doesn’t love those!?
I can’t wait to read more form this author in the future and I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next M/M read!
A great read about second chances. Florian’s world is turned upside down when he finds his girlfriend cheating on him with someone else. Depressed, he goes to a new nightclub and bumps into his old flame from school, Enzo. They pick up their relationship from where it ended after the accident and are deliriously happy. But when hate crime threatens their happiness. are they destined to repeat the same events as before?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Enzo sweet and kind but also standing up for himself or Florian going for what he wants but also haunted by the past. Great cast of supporting characters like the overprotective friend in Patrick or the supportive Heloise or the annoying Cyrille.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the park with its trees and gardens and ice cream for a homely feel. Or the inside of Enzo’s house with its pastel colours and soft furnishings for a sense of comfort. Or the trip to Paris later on full of life and people and things to see, gardens and kitchens and old bookstores. Also loved the use of sound throughout with its peaceful absence or uncomfortable yells whih were wonderfully written.
I loved the use of French culture and life and language in the novel giving it a sense of character The portrayal of the deaf community was perfectly written in Enzo and his school as people to be respected and listened to even if they are different, as equals in society. I loved the use of sign language in the novel which was a wonderful addition
The switch of perspectives worked well to display both sides of the story and were easy to follow with names in chapter titles. The flashbacks worked well to inform what happened eight years ago and didn’t disrupt from the narrative of the present. I also liked the use of suspense with these, as the accident is explained slowly, making you want to read on to find out what happened. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.
Rewind by Rowan Shaw a five-star read that you will want to rewind and read again. It was refreshing reading this story, its set In France and I don’t get to read many stories set there, so it’s nice to see a different place. This is a beautiful but heart-breaking story, the one thing I did adore most was the way the author dealt with deafness and tragic circumstances, they really pull you into the story, making you feel the depth of pain, but showing you that there are ways out of the pain giving you pathways you may seek. I know not everyone likes M/M and if you don’t try to look past that as his is a beautiful story that you need to have in your life. Enzo and Florian have a love that will make you see past their gender.
REWIND by Rowan Shaw
Four Stars
This whole story was about acceptance but the only acceptance you need is your own. I don’t see how people go through life worrying about what other people think of them. People will judge you no matter what you do. So why not live as yourself? I don’t understand the cruelty people display over finding out someone is gay. Florian was looking for someone to love every side of him but he was stuck in a miserable life. The fact that he felt that he needed acceptance showed me more about him than anything else. I don’t normally read Male on Male stories. But this one was a nice read and I didn’t feel forced to accept anything other than what I believe.
Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
This book was so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. I truly had a lot of anger when reading this book due to the constant negativity against the LGBT community.
I was so upset to learn of all the ways the two main characters Florian and Enzo were treated just for being who they are and who they love. Florian’s ex girlfriend Marlene is a piece of work. Her manipulation and deviousness drove me insane and I was so saddened to learn that Florian put up with it for as long as he did.
Florian on the other hand, was a love hate for me. Most people know he is bi-sexual and the fact that he can’t bring himself to be who he really is in public annoys me but also I can understand that he was weary about how it would affect his business and his relationship with Enzo.
Enzo is such a strong person. When his terrible trama happened, he coped and moved on to live his life to the fullest and that is truly inspiring. The relationship between him and Florian is beautiful and in my opinion is true destiny. With all of the past secrets they have overcome together and all of the present day obstacles, Enzo did not give up on Florian.
I highly recommend this book, it is a great way to show how people with a different sexual preference were and are still treated in different countries, and how far we have come as a society to accept what most people think is “not normal”. We have a long way to go but I see a bright future for the LGBT community and it will be beautiful, fair and equal.
Rewind by Rowan Shaw is a M/M romance and I really enjoyed it. I love that there are authors willing to explore this subgenre in the romance world. It since seems like this an area that is getting more popular but I don’t think there is enough. A good romance can be written no matter the sexual orientation of the main characters and we got that in this book.
This story brought some things to light that I wouldn’t ever think about or encounter as a straight person but it saddens me to know that the situations in this story could and probably have happened to many who only want to love and show the world the love they have their partner and can’t.
I love how Enzo and Florian find one another again and it feels like almost no time has past. Enzo’s friend Patrick needs his own story. I feel like there is a pretty deep story he needs to tell.
Looking forward to the next book.
REWIND by Rowan Shaw. This is the first book by Rowan Shaw I’ve read but it will not be my last. This is the story of Enzo Chevalier who lost his hearing but was determined to not let it stand in the way of his success and it didn’t. He has everything working good until the love of his life walks out on him. Enter Florian Beaudry who Rowan had a relationship with in high school. Florian had his whole life planned to a tee or so he thought. When he walks out on his girlfriend and best friend he realizes his feelings for Enzo never went away. Both guys have suffered from the prejudices of our society physically and emotionally but they are learning to love and trust again. Will they let their guards down and really explore their relationship and what they can have or will the be too scared to try again. Read Rewind to find out.
This novel was quite the debut novel for sure from Rowan Shaw. I feel quite pulled in multiple directions as far as my opinion goes still a few days after finishing this up. This was a dark and twisty, angsty, and well at times frustrating MM romance that had me captivated at times simply because I had to know what was going to come of it if anything. I see the beauty in the story here and truly found it within the struggling relationship between Enzo and Florian, I just think it struggled to fully get there for me anyways. The writing was strong though and the world building was beautiful, I would definitely be around to see what Rowan Shaw has in store for future novels!
Rewind by Rowan Shaw is a brilliant example of a MM romance story. This is a heartwarming and romantic story with characters that you can’t help but love.
Florian and Enzo have each had their share of misery and right away you know you want them to find happiness. And if that can be with each other then even better!
This story has been well written. It flows really well and keeps pace from start to finish. This is the first book I have read by this author and I enjoyed the way she developed the story and the characters. This was a great book and one I enjoyed.
Although not a genre I normally pick up I was astounded to find out this is the author’s first novel. The storyline moved seamlessly and the characters were extremely well written and well developed. Truly a story of resilience and love.
Rewind is the debut novel by Rowan Shaw. This M/M romance was something a little different then I have read before. Rowan’s writing was so truthful and emotional that I wanted to fight alongside these characters.
We all know there are still people in the world that don’t understand the LGBT community or the hearing imparted but they need to learn to shut their mouths about things they don’t understand. But this book is more than that, it about LOVE. LOVE is LOVE no matter what or who you are. Love is also more than hearing or being deaf.
Florian and Enzo are two men looking for a second chance at love and this was a beautiful journey of that love. It broke my heart to read what happened to this couple while they were still in High School. And how their own family treated them, is something no children should have to go through. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
This was an interesting book, and I enjoyed it. Florian and Enzo being together seemed meant to be, but life, other people, and sometimes the men themselves – really, Florian – made it more difficult than it should have been. I enjoyed the interaction between the two men, when they let themselves be comfortable together, without guilt and fear. I was annoyed that no one would recognize Florian’s bisexuality as a real thing. The exes each man had to deal with were vile, and I hated them, which is a sign of good writing! The flashbacks were well done and enhanced an already good story. I look forward to book two in this series.
Rewind by Rowan Shaw is the first book in the Rewind series. This is a wonderful story of two men reconnecting. Enzo is deaf but has not let this get in his way. He is a strong man who has had his heart broken. Florian had his life under control until he has his life torn apart by love.
The characters are well written. I liked despite challenges the men are strong but not to the point of being unbearable. The story is good also. I wanted the best for both Enzo and Florian. The story of a second chance at love and how we all deserve the chance is good. The secondary characters were interesting and were a nice complement to the main characters. They helped the main characters to tell the story but did not take away from them. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
I rated this book 3.5/5 stars for a a handful of reasons.
The main story line was amazing and the characters were incredible. But at the same time, there was just too much going on for a single book and too many issues trying to be covered at once. It felt like way too many serious issues were crammed into a single book. LBGTQ issues, villainous exes, discrimination, hate crimes, disabilities, infertility, foreign language… it was a LOT for one novel and had the story spinning all over the place.
Florian, a bi man living in France struggled with his sexual identity and found himself getting out of a very toxic relationship with a woman at the beginning of the read. Soon after, he bumps into his first love, Enzo, at a club. A man he hasn’t seen in almost a decade. That past relationship has him carrying a lot of emotional baggage and feelings that he’s never gotten over.
Things quickly spark between Florian and Enzo and the story follows their budding relationship as well as reflects back on their pasts.
I absolutely adored Enzo’s character. He was differently abled (something you rarely see in a romance book) and his setbacks were heavily highlighted throughout the read. I appreciated the author’s efforts to realistically depict this character’s differences and authentically articulate their daily struggles and challenges. His character was genuine and completely lovable.
Overall, I really enjoyed this read. It was crippling, angering, lusty, heartwarming, earth shattering and so much more!
Rewind by Rowan Shaw is a MM second chance romance and is an amazing story. It is a beautiful journey and the characters are written with depth and are so endearing. It is a very emotional story and switches between the past and the present and a coming together again after a failed relationship many years ago. Rowan’s writing paints a picture that is easily imaginable and shows raw and vulnerable feelings from being two young men just being in love. It shows the darker side of people who are homophobic and what they are capable of, which always leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. It is also a tale that has a sense of humour and witty remarks. Rowan has done a wonderful job in this story and I look forward to what may come next.
This is a must read second chance story. I found this story to be creative, engaging and I didn’t put it down until the last page. This author has created a story with characters that made me feel as if I was part of the story. The characters are connectable and true to life. Enzo was as tough as can be until his love shattered his heart. Then a second chance with Florian pops up. What does fate have in store for them? Is there a HEA in the future or are they doomed from the start? Find out!