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    Moving in Rhythm
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    Moving in Rhythm
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    Moving in Rhythm

    By Dev Bentham

    3.5/5

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    Mark Apostolos should be able to have any man he wants. Handsome and smart, he's also cripplingly shy, especially around attractive men. Tired of waking up alone, he's desperate to conquer his insecurities and have a real, meaningful relationship.

    He gets his first opportunity when he tags along to his sister-in-law's dance class and lays eyes on the sexy instructor. Seth Miller has a way of moving that takes his breath away. It isn't long before sparks fly and they share a steamy kiss, but Seth wants much more than just a casual encounter.

    If Mark wants a real relationship with Seth he'll have to come to terms with his sexualitybut will it be enough to break through the walls he's built up around his heart?

    43,000 words
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCarina Press
    Release dateMar 19, 2012
    ISBN9781426893438
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    Reviews for Moving in Rhythm

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    • 4/5
      I liked this one. I really identified with the main character. I've always been shy and had a hard time talking in crowds, thinking no one would want to hear what I had to say anyway, and the older I get, the worse that gets. I tend to avoid people other than my family, and so I go for months without talking to anyone in the world but my mom, kids, husband, and the cashier at the grocery store. So it was nice to see Mark grow a bit, see the strides he took, although I would like to know what finally caused his breakthrough in the end that allowed him to go to Seth and actually TALK to him.
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this book. I have never read a book that had a specific male/male focus and had no expectation on what it would be. The reviews and book description was just so interesting I had to read the sample, and after that I was hooked.

      It was so easy to identity with Mark. I think all of us have some aspect of ourselves that we hide, even from ourselves. This was a story of a man learning to accept and love all aspects of himself before he can be whole enough to love and be be loved by someone else.

      It was so beautiful and I will definitely be looking up this author.

      The only non-positative thing I have about this book was the lack of character development of Seth. There was nothing wrong with him and I suspect it is probably because of the shortness of the book that we did not get a better development.

    • 3/5
      3.5 starsEngaging story about a pathologically shy man (Mark) who is basically a shut in. He moves in with his pregnant sister-in-law when his brother is deployed to Afghanistan and meets Seth, who teaches a Zumba class at the local gym.Told in first person from Mark's POV, Seth remains a bit of a mystery, which is a pity because he was an interesting and likeable character I would have liked to know better.I didn't get the connection between being gay/coming out and the shyness. I thought they were two separate issues but they were conflated in the book and the characters seemed to accept there was a link. I think I missed something because I didn't think he Mark was shy because he was gay and closeted. If anything, I thought it was the other way around - he was closeted because he was so shy he saw no point in coming out as he didn't feel he could ever had a relationship anyway. But that was as far as I saw the interaction between the two.I did think that Seth and Mark said the "l word" a bit too quickly - did they really know each other that well? But, I did enjoy the story thought it was well worth my time.
    • 4/5
      4.5 stars. Moving in Rhythm is a fabulous romance with a charming cast of characters. Adding to the novel’s appeal are the distinctive storyline and Dev Bentham’s engaging writing style. If you enjoy novels with close-knit families, cute dogs and slightly flawed but lovable protagonists, then you will love Moving in Rhythm.
    • 4/5
      This book included the most unique courtship I've ever read.

      A soft, sweet romance between a man with a horrible social anxiety disorder and a patient, gentle dancer. Mark and Seth were a wonderful couple and I loved that the courtship took up most of the book.

      Well done.
    • 3/5
      2 1/2 stars.This is a debut contemporary m/m novel that has received quite a few favorable reviews. I wish it had worked better for me. The main protagonist is a math professor with acute social anxiety; his condition is bad enough that he teaches online courses rather than being in the classroom. It also means that he is unable to sustain any long-term relationship and settles for quickie sex that makes him feel bad; his closest and most rewarding relationship is with his dog. When he goes to stay with his pregnant sister-in-law while his brother is deployed overseas, he meets a dance instructor to whom he is instantly attracted. It’s a leisurely story, as much about the narrator’s journey as about the romance. The dance instructor is unbelievably patient and sensitive and pretty much perfect, and we never really get to see what they are attracted to in each other. Given the level of social anxiety described, I found it hard to believe that falling in love and coming out of the closet was enough to make it manageable. The writing is quite competent, but the mood shifts (from melancholy to sunny to erotic, explicit sex) are sometimes quite jarring. [Reviewed at Dear Author]
    • 4/5
      This isn’t your typical love story—romance is much more difficult when you have social anxiety disorder. Mark’s condition makes him all the more endearing to readers and gives his coming-out process an added dimension. It’s difficult enough, but when you’re already afraid of people, it’s all the more impossible. In this light, gay readers may find themselves feeling lucky and find strength in his ability to come to terms with himself anyway. They will also be encouraged by the way things turn out and realize that their experience may not be as bad as they fear, either. This may seem a little deux-ex-machina for some, while for others it may be heartening. Regardless, it’s certainly worth a read.