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Rainbow Place Kindle Edition

by Jay Northcote (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars (887)
Can Jason find the courage he needs to be the man Seb deserves?

When Seb Radcliffe relocates to a seaside town in Cornwall, he feels like a fish out of water. He misses queer spaces and the sense of community he enjoyed when he was living in the city, and decides to open an LGBT-friendly cafe–bar.

Jason Dunn is the builder Seb hires to help renovate the rundown space where the cafe will be housed. Jason is also gay, but unlike Seb, he’s deep in the closet. He’s never had a relationship with another man—only allowing himself the occasional hook up with guys who are prepared to be discreet.

The attraction between the two men is instant and impossible to ignore. But while Seb is out and proud, Jason is terrified of being exposed. With the grand opening of Rainbow Place approaching, tension is growing among some locals who object to Seb’s plans. When things escalate, Jason is forced to choose whether to hide in the shadows and let Seb down, or to openly support the man he’s fallen so hard for.

Although this book is part of a series, it has a satisfying happy ending and can be read as a standalone.
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"Rainbow Place is an incredible book written with well defined characters and a plot that sucks you in and won't let you go." -- Melissa, Goodreads

"This is definitely my favourite book by Jay so far and is definitely one of my top ten reads this year!" -- Booklover, Goodreads

"I love the sheer Britishness and earthiness of Jay Northcote's stories. He has such a realistic way of writing, it's like it's all happening on your doorstep." -- Elle, Goodreads

About the Author

Jay lives just outside Bristol in the West of England. He comes from a family of writers but always used to believe that the gene for fiction writing had passed him by. He spent years only ever writing emails, articles, or website content.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DMPDMTH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jaybird Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 15, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 210 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Rainbow Place
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,189,727 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars (887)

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Jay lives just outside Bristol in the West of England. He comes from a family of writers, but always used to believe that the gene for fiction writing had passed him by. He spent years only ever writing emails, articles, or website content.

One day, Jay decided to try and write a short story—just to see if he could—and found it rather addictive. He hasn't stopped writing since.

Jay writes contemporary romance about men who fall in love with other men. Jay has five books published by Dreamspinner Press, and he also self-publishes under the imprint Jaybird Press.

Jay is transgender and was formerly known as she/her.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
887 global ratings

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Customers find this romance book well-written and emotionally engaging, with one review noting how it allows readers to rest from angst and fear. The story features a classic romantic comedy plot, and customers appreciate its heartwarming exploration of being LGBTQ. Customers describe the book as adorable and sweet, with one review highlighting its steamy scenes, while another notes how it brings on all the feels.
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17 customers mention story, 16 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the story of Rainbow Place, with one customer highlighting its classic romantic comedy plot, while another appreciates how it allows angst and fear to rest.
This was a beautiful story! I loved how the story unfolded....Read more
...It was a great story!Read more
Excellent. Really enjoyed the story and concept behind this. Looking forward to the next installment.Read more
Hopeful yet emotional story. I ask when will no human being have to "come out" as a member of the LGBTQIA community?...Read more
16 customers mention content, 15 positive, 1 negative
Customers love this book, finding it interesting and hopeful, with one customer noting how it provides context for later novels and another highlighting its heartwarming exploration of being LGBTQ.
An interesting and heartwarming exploration of being LGBTQ in a small community. Well done!Read more
Loved this book. All characters believable and charming. Steamy scenes sexy yet true to life. Can't wait to read all others in the seriesRead more
what a pleasant surprise. This was probably one of the best books I have read in a very long time. I am so glad it is a series....Read more
This book is very enlightening, unfortunately there are asinine people who are willing to air their very own crappy thoughts, without thinking of...Read more
10 customers mention character development, 10 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the small cast of secondary characters.
Rainbow Place is an incredible book written with well defined characters and a plot that sucks you in and won’t let you go....Read more
Loved this book. All characters believable and charming. Steamy scenes sexy yet true to life. Can't wait to read all others in the seriesRead more
Lovely setup for this new series of stand alones. I liked the secondary characters: Jason's family, Seb's neighbours, the rugby team... There's a...Read more
This book was everything I thought it would be. The characters are awesome and I totally agree with everything that happened....Read more
8 customers mention writing quality, 8 positive, 0 negative
Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer highlighting the effective narration and another noting how well the story addresses loneliness.
A truly well written book. The story allows angst and fear to rest alongside hope and love and acceptance. Thank you Jay!...Read more
Rainbow Place: Great writing!...Read more
I've read several of Jay's books. EVERY one is well-written, interesting and unique. There's not much more an author can doRead more
...when he decides to make it openly LGBT friendly, and the writing is top notch....Read more
6 customers mention emotional, 5 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one mentioning how the compassion permeates the story and another noting how it gets into your heart.
...5 huge stars from me for a story filled with steam, affection, heartache and disappointment, happy and sad tears and even a little anger, but as...Read more
...I especially loved the kindness and compassion that permeates the story. Charming, cute, but embroided with important messages as well.Read more
...This story simply gets into your heart. It’s about really nice people who deserve only good things in life....Read more
...yet to find a book by this author that doesn't satisfy and bring on all the feels.Read more
5 customers mention aesthetics, 5 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book aesthetically pleasing, describing it as adorable, with one customer noting its steamy and sexy scenes.
Loved this book. All characters believable and charming. Steamy scenes sexy yet true to life. Can't wait to read all others in the seriesRead more
Sexy little romance with energy and pluck. I like the place and sense of community in the book....Read more
...tears to my eyes and the way the MC made up for his mistake was beautiful and unexpected. So glad I got to read this book!Read more
...Okay, so this book isn't going to win a Pulitzer, but it's the most adorable, classic romantic comedy plot you could ask for....Read more
5 customers mention sweet, 5 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book sweet, with one mentioning it has a classic romance vibe.
...They made it comforting, sweet, and safe. The reader's accent was adorably British, which only added to my love for it. What a great MM read.Read more
...There's a budding secret romance that has some twists and turns to be navigated....Read more
This book had a bit of a classic sweet romance vibe with a small town setting....Read more
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Top reviews from the United States

  • M. Womochil
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Phenomenal
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2018
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Rainbow Place is an incredible book written with well defined characters and a plot that sucks you in and won’t let you go. I picked up this book at bedtime intending on reading just a couple chapters and ended up reading straight through until 3am. Jason and Seb are perfect for each other. Can Jason get over his fear of people finding out he’s gay or will he ruin a potentially great relationship with Seb to stay in the closet? There is a small cast of secondary characters that really bring something special to this story and who how support for Seb in more ways than one. Jay always has a way of making sure you identify with his characters and root for them to find their happy ever after. 5 huge stars from me for a story filled with steam, affection, heartache and disappointment, happy and sad tears and even a little anger, but as always with Jay’s storytelling, you won’t be disappointed for long!
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  • cabc
    4.0 out of 5 stars Classic sweet romance!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This book had a bit of a classic sweet romance vibe with a small town setting. You can't help but love the premise of the new guy in town opening a LBTQ+ friendly cafe and bar, and falling in love with the builder he hires to help him get the store up and running. I loved everything about Seb's character because he's a go-getter and stays true to himself. He has some very human moments of weakness and doubt, but he bounces back quickly. I also loved how much community means to him and all the work he puts into creating a safe space for the local alphabet mafia. I thought Jason's character was written really well too. He's in the closet, and definitely has a fear of coming out, but he also has his ex-wife and Seb to confide in and it was good to see how these relationships helped him feel safe enough to eventually come out. There is a part that really drove me nuts, but it totally fit Jason's character and he definitely redeemed himself by the end of the book. Jason's character also helped highlight why having Seb's cafe/bar was so important to others in the community. Ultimately, Seb and Jason were really sweet together and I loved how much they supported each other. I would totally hang out at Seb's; it sounds like an awesome place!

    The story has a little drama, but it's mostly low angst with a lovely community that rallies together to show that love will always win. I loved the book, but loved the audio even more because Hamish Long does a great job with the narration.
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  • AngelaR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Oh what a lovely concept!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This one had a slow start, but it was worth the wait. I absolutely love the idea of a cafe of this sort. I can't imagine what it would be like to have had such an accepting place when I was younger. Heck, I can't imagine having such a place where I live now. But I see it getting better all the time. I know there are still a lot issues to be sorted. But I attended my first Pride parade this past year, and it was an amazing experience. I couldn't believe all of the support, especially from businesses and churches. I'm hopeful that one day that will trickle down to some of the smaller communities such as mine. Wonderful start to a series.
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  • Library Lady
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cutest book ever
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
    Format: AudiobookVerified Purchase
    What's not to love? Okay, so this book isn't going to win a Pulitzer, but it's the most adorable, classic romantic comedy plot you could ask for. Listening to it was like listening to a beloved Drew Barrymore movie. The familiarity and predictability didn't make it less enjoyable. They made it comforting, sweet, and safe. The reader's accent was adorably British, which only added to my love for it. What a great MM read.
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  • Lisa
    3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet pastry of a story!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2021
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    Sexy little romance with energy and pluck. I like the place and sense of community in the book.

    Can never go wrong with big city boy moving to a small town.

    Bought The whole series to meet the rest of the town of Porthladock!
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  • Tall Dan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Start to a Great Series
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2019
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    I have now read all four books in the Rainbow Place series. This is the first book, and I've read it twice -- it was much better the second time because it gave context to the later novels. This story is about a gay man who moves from London to a small coastal town in Cornwall (a beautiful rural county on the southwestern tip of England that gets a lot of tourists). He is there to fulfill a dream of running his own cafe. The story is about what happens when he decides to make it openly LGBT friendly, and the writing is top notch. The main theme of the story is the following one character's agonizing process of coming out of the closet; that hit close to home for me -- my coming out was not fun. The other main theme was showing how different it is to live in a small close-nit community and the dynamics of that. If you enjoyed this novel, then I recommend the "Finding Home" series by Lily Morton which is also set in Cornwall.
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  • KC
    5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 stars: A 30-somethings romance
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2022
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    Leaving London for Cornwall, Seb decides to renovate a space as a cafe/bar. His contractor Jason makes that magic happen. Northcote gives the reader two nicely complex characters who come together despite their better resolves. Ending with the opening of Rainbow Place in a coastal village dusted with intolerance, I was left smiling and wondering how to bake unicorn poo!
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  • Mido
    5.0 out of 5 stars OMG...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020
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    what a pleasant surprise. This was probably one of the best books I have read in a very long time. I am so glad it is a series. Just purchased book 2. Absolutely the greatest story line. Can't wait to start the next book in this series. I need to find out more about Alex.
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  • Client Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terriblement parfait
    Reviewed in France on May 9, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Et voilà une collection qui commence parfaitement bien. Je me suis littéralement régalée à lire l'histoire de Seb et de Jason.
    Le coming out est une décision plus qu'importante mais tellement nécessaire pour enfin vivre librement !
    Beaucoup d'émotions, de moments intenses. J'ai beaucoup aimé les personnages principaux mais aussi les personnages secondaires ! Un livre complet qui mérite tellement d'être lu !
    Je le recommande vivement !!
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  • JHM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rainbow Place Series is GREAT
    Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2023
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    5 Volumes is not enough. More Please !!!!!!
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  • Rachelh
    5.0 out of 5 stars A riveting read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2019
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    So someone needs to kick my arse for not reading Jay Northcote sooner...a thousand apologies!
    What a divine read it was. Seb has relocated to Cornwall for a better quality of life and to start again both personally and professionally... he is out and proud but reeling following failed relationships and he’s not looking for more.
    Enter Jason...someone that is going to help Seb realise his dreams... if only he knew what that entails! Jason is so deep in the closet he’s in Narnia with only one person knowing he is gay.
    Here we go on a sweet, affectionate, loving but also emotional journey with many ups and downs, whilst they both navigate their own feelings and desires.
    It’s written wonderfully and just seems to flow seamlessly from chapter to chapter. The feels the book evokes are real and true and whilst frustrated at times the feeling at the end of the book was undeniably satisfied.
    Don’t make the same mistake as me and read this fabulous book.
    Thank you!
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  • li cran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good vibes
    Reviewed in Italy on July 9, 2020
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    Exploring the opening world of lgbt in a small town, while preparing to open a "queer-friendly" cafè/bar , with some characters from other series by the same author putting in a cameo appearance.
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  • Eva Leyst
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not just romance...
    Reviewed in Germany on October 21, 2021
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    It is much more. The right to experience love without being harrassed, slandered, scoulded.It is about how hurtful words can be, be they said or written. I loved this story which seems just entertaining, superficially seen, but is a lesson on human rights, basically.
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