Sleepless in San Francisco

This title, guys... THIS TITLE sucked me right the heck in. I had my fingers, toes, and ankles crossed (not my eyes because I was desperate to read) that I would get the chance to review this book. I may or may not have breathed a literal sigh of relief when it arrived on my Kindle.
So you can guess the plot based on the title, right? I mean OF COURSE we are all looking at it and picturing that swoony love story with Meg Ryan & Tom Hanks, But this time all wrapped up in a rainbow flag, right?

Well, if that's what you are thinking like I was, you'd be about half right. There are some awesome and amazing parallels between the classic romance movie and this charming tale, however the author created some very unique takes on the tale and made it all his own.

Ed not only loses Jake thanks to a tragic car accident, but also a lot of his life motivation. A year after Jake's passing, Ed closed his veterinarian practice, packs up his ten year old son Noah and their lab Tucker (anyone who knows me knows puppies are totally the way to my readerly heart) and they move from New York to San Francisco to start a new life... as best they can. What Ed hadn't realized, however is just how much work the "fixer-upper" he bought (sight unseen) required. Little Noah takes matters into his own hands after a hole in the bathroom floor is his final straw. He sends a note to the host of a home improvement show requesting they consider featuring he and his dad and their... handyman special.

Jonathan is the host of Dream Away and when his inbox is lit up by a little boy asking for help, he has no choice but to answer. He's prepared to be confronted with a disaster of a home and, while it isn't quite as bad as Noah described, Noah left out one hugely important detail. That his dad was a sexy widower that Jonathan simply couldn't resist.

Their instant attraction managed to reach a part of Ed he once thought may have died with Jake.

And I do mean instant. At their first meeting they have a smoking hookup that they both agree can't happen again while they are working together (insert maniacal laughter here because... of course it does).

While he never keeps it a secret from Ed (and Jonathan does make it clear that they aren't committed) Jonathan has a on again/off again boyfriend who makes a reappearance in Jonathan's life right around the holidays, helping to put things into perspective for both Ed and Jonathan.

Sleepless in San Francisco is a delightfully easy read with low conflict and smexy times galore with a heartwarming ending that INCLUDES A PUPPY. And all the happy sighing from me.

I honestly loved this book. A M/M Romance, re imagining of "Sleepless In Seattle", Ryan Field has done a wonderful job of bring a fresh take to the story. I loved the romance between Ed and Jonathan. Noah was adorable. All the supporting characters added so much to the richness of the storybook romance. I'll even admit that though most books in this genre may bring a smile to my face; they seldom bring tears. This one got me at the end. I would desperately like a second chapter to see where they go from here.

3 and a half stars for this book from me.
I loved the premise of the story but it moved along at such a lightening pace that there was no time for me to get a feel for the characters.
I disliked the whole 'well, this happened, then this happened, rinse and repeat'. Where were the characters trying to understand and grow from the experience?
A few of the characters interactions felt authentic but many felt rushed. Funnily enough, I could see this turning into a script and allowing actors to infuse much needed feelings into the storyline.
Overall this was an OK read.