Farview

Very sweet fairy tale-like romance, and apparently what I need right now are love stories that bear no resemblance to reality whatsoever, so it hit the spot. Set in an alternative 19th century world where dragons pull carriages, and magic is an accepted part of life, Fairview refers to the cottage by the sea that Oliver has inherited from his long-dead mother. Leaving behind his life in the big city, he comes there to be left in peace and quiet, only to meet a community of warm, caring people and a young man named Felix who loves to tell stories but has neither permanent job nor home. Both Oliver and Felix are under curses of a sort, and falling in love might save them, but only if Oliver has the courage and strength to face the horrific events that sent him running to Fairview.I wasn't a big fan of the first Kim Fielding book I read, [b:Teddy Spenser Isn't Looking for Love: An LGBTQ Romcom 54386750 Teddy Spenser Isn't Looking for Love An LGBTQ Romcom Kim Fielding https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1601850569l/54386750.SY75.jpg 84869784], but I think that contemporary workplace romance just might not be her best niche. She seems more at home in this world where she can use her lyrical style to create a tale that includes immortal fae, mischievous imps, helpful ghosts, and magical talismans. (I feel like the dragons are somewhat wasted though - all they do is replace horses, basically). There's a bit of grumpy/soft in Oliver and Felix's relationship, although Oliver realizes pretty quickly that he cares deeply for Felix, and from that point only external factors keep them from their HEA. I'm glad I took a second chance on Kim Fielding, and I will definitely seek out her work again, especially if it's something with a fanciful plot.