On the 2: A Grumpy/Sunshine MM romance

The one and only other Felice Stevens book I’ve read I didn’t really enjoy, I thought I would give them another chance because the blurb for this book was right up my street, and I’m so pleased I did, I really enjoyed this book.I love a grumpy/sunshine and this was definitely that, but all grumpy Nash needed was sweet and sunshiny Ethan to even him out. This was very sweet, low angst and very well written, and I loved how they met and their relationship progressed, I’m definitely going to check out more from this author after reading this one.Overall I definitely recommend, make sure to download the extra epilogue at the end of the book where Nash and Ethan babysit Nash’s baby sister.

Really enjoyable book that kept me entertained right til the end. I enjoyed the characters of both Ethan and Nash, their first meeting, and then following how their relationship developed into more. Their banter back and forth had me smiling at times, I loved the humour between them. They are sexy together, driven, and perfect for one another. I felt for Ethan, whose insecurities held him back somewhat, and liked how Nash wouldn't let go. It's a lovely grumpy/sunshine romance. Nash is quiet, doesn't suffer fools gladly, and shies away from dating, with no intention of entering into a relationship. Ethan's outgoing, cheerful, and an optimist, it's totally an example of opposites attract. The ending is lovely, it's a story which will certainly give you the "feels" as you're reading it. Definitely recommendedI received an ARC of this story, which in no way influenced my opinion.

This is the first Felice Stevens book for me and I liked the characters, grumpy Nash and happy Ethan, you can’t help but smile at Ethan. Both have past issues and anxieties that they help each other through and resolve. The story rolls along and is a feel good read.

Nash and Ethan’s story is sweet one. Two totally opposite natures meet on a train each morning, one is a polished businessman and the other is a young guy who works in retail. One is a total grump and the other is bubbly. They say opposites attract and in this case they most certainly do

MM, Age Gap, Bi, Grumpy/Sunshine, Contemporary, Romance. A stand-alone, page-turner with great characters and a fast paced plot. Full of wit, humour, steam and new friendships. A great read full of info and with a guaranteed HEA.

I've always enjoyed Felice's books but really gotten back into them again recently after a little hiatus. Absolutely loved the premise of On the 2. If you travel regularly on public transport especially on the same train/tube at the same time each day more often than not you see the same people. Sometimes you wonder what jobs they're heading to, what kind of day they've had, what they think about the book they are reading on the journey. Sometimes they become your train nemesis because they steal your preferred sit or manspread on the seat next to you or do their make-up on the train rather than doing it at home. But sometimes, sometimes you see someone who catches your eye and you think "hmm hello sir!" You fantasise about them striking up a conversation with you and the possibility that might be thinking about you as much you're thinking about them once you get off at your stop (not that I'm talking from experience - no sirey!)So imagine my delight that Felice has given us a story about two men who have a chance encounter on the metro but then see each other day after day and one annoying conversation leads to another less annoying conversation until a connection is formed.Ethan is determined that yummy older dashing Nash will engage with him during their morning encounters and Ethan is nothing if not tenacious in the face of Nash's grumpiness. Hmm they relationship is swoony and hard fought as Nash puts up walls aplenty but when they eventually get together damn!It was a delight seeing some of my favourite of Felice's character's again and I'm including New York City in that.Highly recommended!

This would make a great film or short TV series because it’s got a great ‘meet cute’ that works really well for episodic storytelling.I’m a fan of Felice’s New York set books because she brings her depth of knowledge from being a New Yorker herself so that you get a vivid picture of the setting.She usually brings a unique Jewish flair to her narratives, but that’s not the case here. It’s more of an ‘opposite side of the tracks’ romance between two guys who both have long-term hurts hidden away.I loved how Ethan wasn’t willing to ignore the ‘grouchy-face’ on the 2 (which I’m guessing is some kind of metro train system as I’m English clueless!)But also that Nate very quickly realised he was looking forward to being bothered by the younger, cheerful guy who won’t stop talking to him on a morning.As the story progresses, a tentative friendship builds from the instant attraction they have for each other, brief as their encounters on the morning journey are.An accident of fate puts them both in the same bar, and, one hot kiss in the toilets later, things start moving into different territory.There’s a secondary plot involving Nate’s dad, who’s a hot shot surgeon at the same hospital he works at, plus a third thread seeing Ethan look to further his career in fashion retail, and they wrap seamlessly together throughout the book.It’s an easy read, tension comes from outside of the relationship in the main, there’s smoking hot sex, but these guys also learn how to be there for the other.It’s also subtly funny, with Ethan’s sass being a great foil for Nash’s more dry humour. I loved both workplace settings too. There’s a good depth given to make both Macy’s department store and the hospital Nash is assistant finance director at, feel real.Guest appearances from Felice’s Memories series help ground the story even more in her New York universe, but the book works as a standalone.There’s a lovely Epilogue to add more to the happy ending these guys find with each other and it rounds things off perfectly.