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Ravello is a magical place for a vacation. Reza sets out to make his parents understand how put out he is to be away from friends, to visit this foreign town where nothing happens. Ravello and its magic slowly transforms Reza. He discovers an entirely different world, different perspectives and very surprising things about himself. This is a delightful, short summer read, and a great introduction to the other Ravello books.

Bella Vacanza was all you and the title promised. Reza certainly learned the many important things he related to Angelo and Gianni when he said goodbye to them. I think both Otto and Reza will always remember their first time together fondly for the rest of their lives. I too love the magic of Ravello and hope to visit again this wonderful town.

Hi All! Hope you are all ready for the weekend.

Hey Clo! I found this guideline online. People with COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days and if they are asymptomatic or their symptoms are resolving (without fever for 24 hours), follow that by 5 days of wearing a mask when around others to minimize the risk of infecting people they encounter. Hope this help!

Thanks Albert! The message you relayed from Steve helped a lot.

Maybe for Maddox, but it sounds more like Jonathan is regressing. I hate the use of the term slave even in jest. Maddox after the cock fight sounded a lot like the douchebag in Jonathan's past!

Good Morning Page! I appreciate the wish. I'm not really afraid, it's the eewww factor. Fortunately, what I am supposed to do during that is just look at the light! OMG that sounds like a near death experience.

It's been great so far! Looking forward to catching up.

Hi Clo! Yes, are deadly too!

Good Morning Drew!

Hi Bucket! Doing well. Trying not to think about the operation on Monday. I think Aod and I will have a night out tomorrow to keep me from thinking too much. Albert and a Thai friend have helped me deal with the idea of someone cutting into my eye, but it still sends shivers down the spine.

This really needs to be a sitcom romance on Netflix! All Jonathan needs to do is tell Maddox what he wants in a man. All Maddox needs to do is be honest with everyone. Yeah, Ray and Rusty are both candy men. I still don't know what Rusty wants, but Ray is definitely hooked on Hannah. The nice thing about Hannah is she looks beyond looks and likes what Ray does have. You definitely have a great and sometimes twisted sense of humour @Laura S. Fox!

I like! OK I'm on board. Just posted my recommend. Now to post the announcement. 😈

Maddox's comments match my idea about Rusty. I too am curious about what Rusty is hiding. This analysis of Rusty was great! As for the rest of the chapter, both Maddox and Jonathan need to start talking. First, so they can get to know each other. Second, to start working on the problems they both have but are ignoring. Connor is a fly, but Maddox will swat him if he tries to get any closer to Jonathan. I do hope that Jonathan gets to know the real Connor. That way Maddox will be a hero.

Both Jonathan and Maddox dress their parts to begin the party. The bedroom got a bit stuffy so they start to lose some layers. Rusty to the rescue cooled things down fast. Not much learned? Well to start with they both confirmed the other knows how to kiss, and neither can live without those kisses. Maddox discovers of a very hot erogenous zone on Jonathan's body. In my book it is a good start. Rusty to the rescue seemed very well timed. I feel that anything Rusty does is intentional and has some ulterior motive. I somehow get the feeling that Rusty is deliberately slowing things down, so Jonathan and Maddox get to know each other before they lose control to their lusts. The smile to the lady's question will appear in the next edition of Xpress in a headline announcing Maddox is madly in love and off limits.

Ahh...Clo? We all know Drew is full of it, but think about who are the quiet ones here. Especially one from a very deadly continent that sneaks around carrying an axe.😵

The Kiss! I suggest listening to Pat Benatar's Heartbreaker with this chapter. The fun just escalated in this chapter as Maddox confesses he wants to kiss Jonathan. I laughed all thru the discussion. Rusty had the best line as the resident expert on kink: This spoken by the guy who is attracted to men in vinyl with cat ears and tail. My money is on Rusty! He is really playing a role and playing his friends. He is much smarter than he acts. He is probably the publisher, editor and main contributor to the Xpress. Maddox has a great group of friends! I love every one of them.

@Hellsheild got it right! True Love should be the theme song for this book! Maddox has it bad, and it is totally destroying his bad boy persona. Jonathan seemed to warm up after the punch. Was it guilt, or realization that Mad Dawg has puppy eyes just for Jonathan? A very good chapter with laughs to spice up the dialogue. PS I don't think Maddox fooled Kane about the he/she mistake.

Let's see 🤔 We got a 25K epilogue coming from Mrs G, and you're offering booze and ice for 100 recommends? I'll have to think that over.

This chapter was beautifully written and gently flowed from one scene to another while the tension and anticipation built. Reza was given excellent advice by both Father Stephano as well as Angelo and Gianni. Both times he felt the honesty and respect of those who helped him. Otto was a force to be reckoned with and wouldn't be denied. I loved the comments, but @travlbug picked just the right song to reflect my hope for Reza's tomorrow. What happens tomorrow will be important to Reza's future. Can he accept what he has done? Will he struggle with his sexuality? Does this experience help him clarify his sexuality?

My problem with shopping is I have no taste in clothes. Also, it is difficult to get clothes to fit in Asia. When I moved here my size selection moved from medium to XL and I hadn't gained an ounce. Of course, now I can't fit in those sizes either so the selection is even more limited.

Yes you are, but your nuke are not. The wake up nukes are very annoying!

Can you restock the liquor cabinet also? Its getting a bit low with all the people here. With this heat we are in desperate need of an ice making machine, too.