When Sloane goes into the kitchen, it is quite clear that Micah sent him there because he wants Sloane to meet the guy who is washing dishes, and Sloane is intrigued right away even though it appears that the guy does not like him. Then I’d have made a beeline for the exit”. Which was good, because I would have laughed, ho ho ho, at least at everything except possibly the naked spanking.

“When I and four other freshmen rushed, there were no illegal pranks, panty-on-head wearing, belly-crawling through urine, or naked spanking. Sloane does not mind because Micah and all other fraternity members had been nice to him so far. The story opens when the president of the fraternity, Micah asks Sloane to go to the kitchen and fill his glass with more sangria. Greg Sloane (mostly called Sloane as the story goes along) is a new member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. It is a holiday college romance between a nerd and a jock, though Hank does not exactly fit jock stereotype as described in many romance novels, but the writing is very funny and engaging and there are some interesting differences from the college romances I have read before. This story is a good example of how a tried and true plot can still grab me. Can Sloane unlock the secrets of this family and unwrap the heart hidden inside the beefcake?ĭear Eli Easton, my friend Raine recommended this holiday novella few weeks ago and I’ve already reread it three or four times. It’s a chance to experience a true Americana Christmas–and further investigate the mystery that is Hank Springfield. When Sloane ends up stuck on campus over Christmas, Micah invites him to spend the holidays at their family farm in Amish country. He’s presumably straight, but then why does Sloane feel such crazy chemistry whenever Hank is around? And why does Hank hate Sloane so much? He acts dumb, but he’s a philosophy major. Hank looks like a tough guy-big muscles, tatts, and a beard-but his eyes are soft and sweet. Nothing in Sloane’s classes is as intriguing as Hank Springfield, Micah’s brother and fellow frat house member.

He finds his way to Pennsylvania State University, longing for a rural experience, and ends up being lured into joining a frat by Micah Springfield, the hippest guy on campus.

He grew up as the son of two psychiatrists, so he finds most people tediously easy to figure out.

Puzzle Me This by Eli Easton