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Book Title: Butterfly Hunter
Author: Julie Bozza
Publisher: LIBRAtiger
Cover Artist: Gayna Murphy
Genre/s: MM romance
Length: 57,000 words/165 pages
It is the first in a trilogy but is a standalone story.
Blurb
The most beautiful things happen when you least expect them.
It started as a simple assignment for Aussie bush guide Dave Taylor – escort a lone Englishman in quest of an unknown species of butterfly. However Nicholas Goring is no ordinary tourist, his search is far from straightforward, and it’s starting to look as if the butterflies don’t want to be found. As Dave teaches Nicholas everything he needs to survive in the Outback he discovers that he too has quite a bit to learn – and that very often the best way to locate something really important is just not to want to find it…
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Excerpt from Butterfly Hunter
They were silent while Dave led his client out to the car park, paid off his ticket, found the car and put the bags in the boot, insisting in a mutter that he didn’t need Goring’s assistance.
It wasn’t until they were heading into the city on Kingsford Smith Drive that Dave finally spoke. “I’ll take you to the hotel. I booked it with an early check–in. I’m sure you’ll be glad of a shower and change of clothes.” When he risked a glance at the man, Dave was disconcerted to find that Goring’s smile once again had a wicked kick to it. “Um,” said Dave, “sir…”
“I always had a thing for chauffeurs,” the man confided.
“Huh.” Dave frowned, and stared very hard at the road ahead, though he wasn’t entirely sure how much he was actually seeing. “Well. What do you do when they don’t have a thing for you?”
Goring chuckled, sounding genuinely amused. “Ah, come on. Seize the day!”
“Mate, life’s not that short.”
The chuckle turned into a laugh – and Dave liked that. Still, he was relieved when Goring said, “All right, I’ll stop. Don’t mind me. I hardly got a wink of sleep on that damned plane.”
“You weren’t exactly travelling cattle class. Were you?”
“No, but …” Goring looked away, biting at his lower lip. He was a tall, scrawny man, and his lips were the plumpest thing about him. They were a dash of pink on his pale face. They were almost pretty. “Too much on my mind, I suppose.”
Dave let a beat go by, and then headed for safer ground. “Common wisdom is to stay awake for as long as you can today, and try not to sleep until tonight. Get into the new time zone as soon as you can.”
“Yes, so I’ve heard.”
“And I find that people like to start with a good breakfast, to keep their energy levels up. The hotel – you’re at the Hilton – is known for their breakfasts.”
“I see.”
“It’s up to you, but I’ll keep you company, if you like. For as much of the day as suits.”
“Starting with breakfast … ?”
“If you like,” Dave repeated. “And later, if you have people here, I can drop you off wherever. Just tell me what you want to do and then, you know, feel free to change your plans if you can’t stay awake any longer or whatever.”
Goring was staring at him. “I understand.” After a moment, he added, “I don’t know why I was expecting laconic rather than loquacious.”
Dave glanced at him. “Dunno if I’m your typical Aussie, mate.”
Another laugh, though wry this time rather than genuine. Then Goring asked, “Will Mr Taylor be able to join us for breakfast?”
“What?” Dave grimaced as he turned right onto Albert Street. They were almost there. “No, I’m – I’mDave Taylor.”
“Oh.”
“I guess I didn’t – No, I didn’t introduce myself. The meeting at the airport didn’t, uh –”
“Didn’t quite go as planned,” Goring smoothly supplied.
“No. My fault. Look, we’re here,” Dave said. “I’ll drop you off, and you can check in while I park.”
“No need. I’ll stay with you.”
Dave glanced at him, and thought that Goring wasn’t merely being polite. In any case, he needed to decide right away, as he was already approaching the car park. He nodded, and flipped on the indicator. So be it. Almost nothing this morning had gone as intended, so why not this as well?
They were silent again as Dave collected a ticket, and then quickly chose an empty space on the ground floor – it was still too early to be busy. Once he’d parked, they both got out, and met around the back of the car. Dave looked the man in the eye, and held his hand out. “Good morning, uh, sir. I’m Dave Taylor.”
Goring shook his hand with a cool firmness before disengaging. “I’m pleased to meet you, Mr Taylor. Call me Nicholas.”
“Dave.”
“David,” said Nicholas.
Dave grinned, and turned to open the boot, started lifting the three bags out. “All right, but no one calls me that. It’s Dave or – well, my friends call me Davey.”
“Would you join me for breakfast, David?”
“Sure. Thanks,” he added, quite genuinely. “We can talk over your trip. I’ve brought maps and such.”
“Good. Here, let me –”
But Dave only handed over the cabin–sized bag, and insisted on wheeling the larger cases. “I’ve got it,” he said. He attempted the three syllables as they emerged into sunlight: “Nicholas.” He wondered how long it would be before he was allowed to go with Nick or Nicky.
“Thank you.” The man’s smile was a little gentler by now.
Of course it had all gone horribly wrong so far, and God only knew what that meant for the rest of the trip, but it seemed that at least Dave had been forgiven for his part of the shambles. He nodded, both accepting and returning the thanks. Nicholas seemed to understand. As they walked shoulder to shoulder into the hotel, Dave dared to think the next three months mightn’t be a complete disaster.
4.25 stars
This was a quiet romance that I really enjoyed! The story of Nicholas and Dave looking for the butterflies was unique and while there was not a lot of drama or angst in this book, I was not bored at all. I have been excited about reading this since I saw it was a special mention from the end of a NR Walker book that has a butterfly scientist as a MC. I love reading a book in an unfamiliar location and this book had that as well, even though I sometimes had to google the Aussie slang ;).
This book was sweet and both characters were fleshed out really well. It is also very well written and the description of the characters and their actions was incredible. It was sort of an unassumingly sweet and heartfelt story that made me feel really connected to both characters. I am excited to get more from these guys!
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
OTHER BOOKS IN THE TRILOGY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE NOW
Of Dreams and Ceremonies
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4.25 stars
It was great to visit these guys again, especially with how the first book ended with many promises to come. I loved meeting Nicholas's family and seeing him in his domain in England. It was important for me that Dave took that step of going to get Nicholas at the end of book one. This book is just a continuation of them coming together so sweetly.
There is a bit of a mystery in this story which I really liked, it shook things up a bit. I also adored Bert! I want to see more of him somewhere. Nicholas was just as perfect in this book as in book one. He is super charming and is such an easy character to like! The author does a great job of showing us how much Dave loves Nicholas and how well they are together.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
The Thousand Smiles of Nicholas Goring
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4.25 stars
The first two books in this series really focus on Nicholas and Dave. The first book especially, I thought of it as all of the side characters were fuzzy while the two MCs were in focus. We really do not get much input from them. In book two, we get more from outside characters but most of the focus is obviously still on Nicholas and Dave and their wedding and honeymoon. In this book, they have been married seven years so we see how solid their relationship is. This book is not about watching them grow as a couple, but watching them deal with outside elements that did not really happen in the first two books of this series. We see how easy their relationship together is and I think that is how we are able to focus on other obstacles in this book.
I loved having Robin in this book and getting to know him. He was so sweet towards Nicholas and I could not help but love that storyline. It was really nice to see Dave all these years after we first meet him being so comfortable with himself as Nicholas' husband. One of the first scenes in this book was perfect with the two of them and the silk and it just shows how far Dave has come.
Even though I really enjoyed this book, I wanted more from the ending. I wanted more of a conclusion than we were given. I think this is the last book of Nicholas and Dave and I just did not feel like the ending was enough for me to part with these two. I wanted at least another few chapters to wrap up what happened with Nicholas and also what happened with the waterhole. This book did not seem like an ending to a series. Even so, this was a good series that was overall very lovely and sweet.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
The Butterfly Hunter Trilogy [Boxed Set]
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About the Author
Julie Bozza is an English-Australian hybrid who is fuelled by espresso, calmed by knitting, unreasonably excited by photography, and madly in love with Amy Adams and John Keats.
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