Laugh Cry Repeat

I loved this newest book by John Inman. He never disappoints, and this book is no exception! Wyeth and Deeze are the latest addition to his growing list of happily ever after couples. I loved the chemistry between these two, they were adorable together! Nice feel good read.

John Inman writes another hit. So much sweetness, combined with humor, tears, and horror. I found it very easy to love Deeze and Wyeth. It would be awesome to meet them again in 20 years or so and see how their lives have gone.

This book charmed me. The writing charmed me (comma) the characters charmed me (comma) and the cover charmed me. Another John Inman success. And what perfect balance between the sweet and the solemn (comma) and the tender and the heated.

Loved, loved, loved this book! Sweet, funny and a bit hail biting at times but absolutely wonderful! Another perfect book from one of my favorite writers.

The characters in this story drew me in from the first chapter. You sense Wyeth’s insecurities, that he has been hurt before and while Deeze is outwardly confident and happy, you also suspect that he has been used and hurt before, although for different reasons. Interestingly, the author does not go into the specifics of how either man was hurt in previous relationships or hook ups, which seemed intentional since the theme of the story seemed to be about living in the present. Deeze shows Wyeth a different view of San Diego and it’s residents while Wyeth provides strength and support for Deeze to continue being who he is, which also allows Wyeth to be more of who he has always wanted to be.The supporting characters are just as important – Jake Ambrewster, one of Deeze’s students, who they meet on their first date together, who reappears at good moments, along with the traumatic event of the book. Agnes Mulroney, Wyeth’s nosy neighbor, who also is a key person for pushing Wyeth and Deeze together, and, in her own way, being there to support them when life threatens to crash around them, then provide the biggest surprise for the two men! Deeze’s cousin Laurie, the priest who got him his job, Father Mike, they all factor into the journey of these two men and make an impact.The story was equal parts sweet, funny, romantic, sad, scary and worth every moment, just like life so as the title says, laugh, cry, repeat! Definitely recommend this for contemporary MM romance fans who like drama with their romance, lots of hot scenes between these two men, but just as many romantic ones to show their connections on all levels.

(Originally reviewed for Love Bytes Reviews.)I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. John Inman is a must read for me. I have to read his books, and woe be any reviewer on our blog who tries to claim one before me! That said, Laugh Cry Repeat was a little different for me. I’ve got some very different opinion sections below in this review, so read it all the way through to get the entire picture.I’d have to say that the book grew on me as I was reading it. I’ll be honest, I liked it well enough from the very beginning, but it could have been a lot of other books…it didn’t wow me. I wasn’t that fond of the characters, particularly Wyeth, the quiet and unassuming librarian who definitely came across as having some heavy self-worth issues. When he meets Deeze, after his dog trips the poor guy while he is running, he is surprised to discover that the man is interested in him. He knows the man is out of his league and spends a good portion of the beginning of the story lamenting the fact that the man will eventually dump him. Honestly, I got a little sick of his internal self-worth issues and they kind of detracted from that part of the book. There were also some issues with head hopping. From one paragraph to another in one section we were in both Wyeth and Deeze’s POV, and there might even have been a little of the fourth wall involved in a spot or two. To keep it honest, I’m going to have to say that I didn’t know if I even liked the book at all at that point.But hold on. Because then…the event happened. I knew it was coming, as will you when you read it because there is a line that says something about them not knowing that one of them would barely survive the day. I instantly was hooked and dragged into the part of the story with its realistic real-life headline type events. I have a great-nephew that is nearly 5 and in pre-school. I was picturing his little face while reading about the students, especially Jake. From that spot on, I couldn’t put it down. There were some emotions involved. I got teary eyed on more than one occasion. The characters and events were well written and I felt like I was there. Somewhere along the line, I came to like the characters, and the book finished well for them, and for me as a reader.No more hints or spoilers. I enjoyed this one, and I recommend it. If you’re like me, you might have to push past that first half, but the second half is worth it.

I love John Inman's books...I don't think there's any I don't love...This one is a great read with some funny moments and a heart-breaking one......Deeze and Wyeth get together pretty quickly even though Wyeth claims to not like Deeze...They are really sweet together.....It's plain sailing till about 70% then the heartbreak hits and boy Deeze's world just gets rough....but Wyeth is there to help him....Another great read from Mr Inman x