Better Than People, Roan Parrish
Better Than People, Roan Parrish
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Better Than People

Author: Roan Parrish

Narrator: James Cavenaugh

Unabridged: 7 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/25/2020

Synopsis

"An irresistible queer romance." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

It’s not long before their pet-centric arrangement sparks a person-centric desire…

Simon Burke has always preferred animals to people. When the countdown to adopting his own dog is unexpectedly put on hold, Simon turns to the PetShare app to find the fluffy TLC he’s been missing. Meeting a grumpy children’s book illustrator who needs a dog walker isn’t easy for the man whose persistent anxiety has colored his whole life, but Jack Matheson’s menagerie is just what Simon needs.

Four dogs, three cats and counting. Jack’s pack of rescue pets is the only company he needs. But when a bad fall leaves him with a broken leg, Jack is forced to admit he needs help. That the help comes in the form of the most beautiful man he’s ever seen is a complicated, glorious surprise.

Being with Jack—talking, walking, making out—is a game changer for Simon. And Simon’s company certainly…eases the pain of recovery for Jack. But making a real relationship work once Jack’s cast comes off will mean compromise, understanding and lots of love.

Carina Adores is home to romantic love stories where LGBTQ+ characters find their happily-ever-afters.

Garnet Run
Book 1: Better Than People
Book 2: Best Laid Plans
Book 3: The Lights on Knockbridge Lane

About Roan Parrish

Roan Parrish lives in Philadelphia, where she’s gradually attempting to write love stories in every genre.When not writing, she can be found cutting her friends’ hair,meandering through the city while listening to torch songs andmelodic death metal, or cooking overly elaborate meals. She loves bonfires,winter beaches, minor chord harmonies, and self-tattooing. One time she may ormay not have baked a six-layer chocolate cake and then thrown it out the windowin a fit of pique.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather K (dentist in my spare time) on July 17, 2020

I wasn't sure what to expect from Better Than People, but I was charmed by this story of two animal lovers, one with crippling social anxiety and the other with a broken leg, both struggling to find their way. After seeing some mixed reviews from my friends, I was bracing myself to not love Better T......more

Goodreads review by Snjez on August 29, 2020

2.5 stars I expected to like this story more than I did. It has a lovely setting, a lot of cats and dogs and the types of characters I usually like reading about. I liked Simon and I liked how his character was developed. When I read the blurb, I didn't realize how serious his anxiety was. I think th......more

Goodreads review by ☆ Todd on July 23, 2020

After adding a handful of Parrish books to my Goodreads TBR "maybe" list over the last few years, the blurb for this story finally made me request the ARC to actually read. I found both the writing and plot to be on-point, and I liked both Simon and Jack quite a bit, but it never quite turned into me......more

Goodreads review by Jonetta on August 27, 2020

Jack Matheson is a children’s book illustrator with a small menagerie of rescue animals. He’s reached a mental drawing block following a bad break off with his former friend and writing partner, causing him to withdraw and become isolated from friends and family. One morning while walking his pets h......more

Goodreads review by Mariah on December 29, 2024

First read: 2.5 stars Second read: 4 stars Third read: 4.5 stars - I guess the rating will just keep going up every time I read it? lol this is officially one of my comfort book :') Fourth read: 5 stars - I've read this four times cover to cover ffs Listen. I'm trying not to be too hard on 2020 Mariah,......more

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