Top Shelf by E.M. Lindsey

“You were not reading the room wrong, Ferris. I wanted you the moment I saw you at the photoshoot. I just never thought I’d get a chance.”

I really enjoyed this book! Ferris and Quinn were the sweetest. I loved how Quinn put himself out there when he made his offer to help Ferris at the start of the book. Their first night together was such a great scene. So much tenderness and understanding. The connection between them was evident right from the start. And I loved how their paths crossed again. The situation wasn’t ideal, but that only served to ratchet up the longing from both characters. Neither one was very good at keeping things professional. They wanted each other too much for that.

“I’ve never crossed this kind of line, and I know for a fact you are the only person I’d be willing to take this risk for.”

I thought Ferris’s autism was written so well. He had his struggles, but he knew himself and his limitations so well, and it was wonderful how quickly Quinn tuned into what Ferris needed from him at any given moment. They really were on the same wavelength, even despite their differences in age and life experience. They just fit. Quinn may have seemed grumpy and closed off, but he was actually quite softhearted, especially when it came to Ferris.

“I’m not sure about most of the things in my life, sweetheart. But you are the one thing I know I’m getting right.”

The story was low angst. There were a few aspects that could have taken a turn toward angst, but I actually appreciated that things stayed on the lighter side. It was just so tender and cozy, with plenty of swoony moments and some adorably awkward and endearing moments as well. I enjoyed it from start to finish, it’s one of my favorite books from this series!

“I know I was whole before I met you, but I didn’t feel complete until you got into my car and smiled at me that first time. I didn’t understand the feeling back then, but I do now.”


Leave a comment