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This Is Real by Barbara Elsborg
5.0

A wonderful Christmas themed romance.

Murdo is an extremely adorkable Englishman who teaches Mathematics at Harvard. Lukas is an extremely well known film star who is deeply closeted and shall always remain so.

Circumstances bring these two very likeable characters together and the first impression of Lukas leaves Murdo not feeling in any way charitable towards him. After spending some forced time together these impressions are explained by Lukas, feelings between them slowly change, the chemistry between them starts to ignite and the relationship between them changes direction. Unfortunately the closet door is firmly closed for Lukas and unexpected visitors to their bubble of happiness require Murdo to leave.

The author once again had my attention from the first to the last page. I enjoyed even moment, loved the cast of characters and was cheering Murdo and Lukas on all the way through - even when my emotions were activated. The banter and rambling from Murdo had me giggling and their longed for HEA left me feeling warm and fuzzy. Once again a truly beautifully crafted romance from Barbara Elsborg.