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I thoroughly enjoyed this series as I raced through staying up way past my bedtime, eager to find out more about the characters' back stories as their relationship developed through the smallest touches and changes of expression.

A nostalgic reread treasured for the much needed comfort it brings. Soto captures the deeply eloquent, vulnerable inner life of her characters perfectly, penning a novella built on the foundation of enduring affection & a no-frills storyline where my favourite couple take a vacation to NYC, face childhood ghosts, shady art dealers & eat a great deal of food. A novella that, for me, feels like that small contented sigh breathed right before sleep.

Ah, a book written just for me. 😁

Lovely follow up to His Quiet Agent and Merlin in the Library, which gives more insight into Martin's complicated self. A very low-key, loving and supportive romance.... not exactly “soft“ given all they've been through, but very tender.

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1450 WS, 25 holiday read, 20 #PromptMaze (Set in NYC), 20 #20in4

I haven't been reading much, especially for my challenges, due to Octocon looming (Oct 7 & 8! Online and in Dublin!). Still, I managed an accidental one for the #MRC2023

Soto is Mexican/American living in the South Pacific, and threw several Indigenous Mexican dishes into this book. This book is all vibes, no plot, and that's just what I hoped for. I'm really curious about what these two will do when they finally quit their jobs.

Agents of Winter is the acclaimed sequel of His Quiet Agent, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. While spending the holidays together in New York, Arthur and Martin explore the city, leaving ghosts & long-buried truths in their wake as Martin slowly allows Arthur into his troubled past, opening his heart & mind to the man he loves. Their relationship, chaste and tender, built on a cornerstone of trust, was beautiful to watch unfold.