American Dreamer: An LGBTQ Romance

American Dreamer By Adriana Herrera Dreamers #1 Nesto has a dream. He already has one successful food truck in New York city but feels it is time to branch out and try his luck building his business so off he heads to Ithaca to give it his all. He is focused on his goals and really has no time for romance. But, what’s a guy to do when the perfect guy appears in his life...not once...but again and again? Jude works hard and has dreams of his own. His dream is to provide those not near enough to lending libraries mobile libraries that will come to their neighborhoods. He is fighting hard to get his proposal passed and doesn’t have time, energy or trust enough for romance. But, what’s a guy to do when the man who seems to fill all of his dreams practically drops in his lap? This feels like it will appeal to the New Adult reader. It has the friends of the men to support them, a family that does and one that does not support them, religious drama from one family, the nasty person causing problems for both of them, someone dying and feelings to deal with, a situation that keeps them apart for awhile and eventually a happily ever after for both of them. Did I enjoy this book? Yes Would I read more in this series? Yes I will say that I believe this author will grow as she writes and gets feedback. This is her first novel and she has tackled some very big issues. There were times I thought – Really? - but then I thought – Maybe? I did like both men and really would like to get to know more about Nesto’s friends and the men he hired to work for him. In some ways this is more of a fairy tale with the wicked witch and the fairy godfather but it is one that I am sure many would like to have come true. Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin-Carina Press for the ARC – This is my honest review. 3-4 Stars

I was already impressed by this great read from this new to me author. Now I realize this is her debut novel and I am blown away. Her characters are memorable, real, and deep while the storyline is unique, fresh, and fun. Her writing style is very descriptive and since this story is about Nesto, the owner/operator of a food truck, you will walk away from this book hungry and craving Caribbean fare. I really enjoyed the nice slow build romance between Nesto and Jude. Overall this is a fantastic M/M contemporary romance that will have you smiling and cheering for all these incredible characters. I highly recommend this one.