I absolutely loved this book! And while I wished for more, I did not feel short changed at all. I just wanted more because I enjoyed it so much. I havI absolutely loved this book! And while I wished for more, I did not feel short changed at all. I just wanted more because I enjoyed it so much. I have to admit, book 1 left me wanting, more detail, more depth. Well I got that in spades with this book, and the strange thing is it’s not much longer then book 1.
For whatever reason I was fixated on their age difference in book 1. I couldn’t see the connection, other then they are both wonderful, lovable men. What this story did was show me the deep passion, caring, intelligence both of these men have. I witnessed how they compliment each other, support each and face adversity together when they tell each of their families. What happened to me while reading this story is I forgot about their age differences. Well, i forgot to be bothered by it. There was no age issue, there was only their love for one another and the struggles they faced. And what I also appreciated was Thomas wasn’t always the one “leading” their relationship. There were plenty of times Thomas would screw up, or wouldn’t know how to proceed and it was Cooper who lead the way.
Can we talk for a moment about the steam, the sizzle, the heat! OMG! Thomas and Cooper know generate some fire! Someone throw some ice water on me quick!
I laughed with them, got angry, sad, lonely when they did, when tragedy stuck I was holding my breath for the other to appear. I was captured by this story, I couldn’t put it down.
Overall, this was an emotional, romantic, steamy, family conflict story and an absolutely awesome winner! 5 Winning Stars!...more
This story had great chemistry, wonderful sexual tension and internal dialogue I loved, witty banter, but way too short. I have not read many stories This story had great chemistry, wonderful sexual tension and internal dialogue I loved, witty banter, but way too short. I have not read many stories with the May/December trope, and it worked fine for me. But when you throw in the friend of his son and my yuck factor goes up. Not a lot mind you, but I can’t help but try and picture it in real life and i get a yucky look on my face.
Moving on from that i absolutely adored Thomas Elkins, OMG the man is swoon-worthy. Throw in the hot, energetic, adorable Cooper Jones and i was smiling ear to ear! Thomas is 44, Cooper is 22, they are completely different generations. Thomas is smart, witty, and very young at heart. Cooper for his 22 years could be quite mature, but there were times when his reactions to things definitely showed his young age. I didn’t have an issue with that, in fact in made it seem more real to me.
I thoroughly enjoyed this very short book, (yes, it still bugs me) and i will continue with this wonderful series. 4 stars for length. Updated star rating, couldn't stop thinking about it. :D ...more
I have grown to love this Market Garden series, for a fun and light type of read this series has been my “go to” in between more intense stories. ThisI have grown to love this Market Garden series, for a fun and light type of read this series has been my “go to” in between more intense stories. This book was not light, this story had substance and depth and I loved it!
Like the blurb states Frank has resigned himself to being single. He spends his time with friends and his paintball group. Since the death of his partner he has kept himself separate, alone. He doesn’t hate his life, he has the Market Garden, good friends and good times. But, he has decided it is for the best that he remain alone. Part of me so understood what Frank was feeling and why. This is definitely a story that hits close to home for me.
Frank decides to hire a new rent boy and in walks Stefan, hot, intimidating, ex-military. He pushes all of Frank’s buttons, but he doesn’t screw with the help, so Frank keeps his distance. Their relationship is a slow build up, Stefan to get closer to Frank. And while Frank is definitely interested he has his reasons for trying to keep it casual. While I loved both of these guys, my heart definitely went out to Frank. I felt like I knew why he felt as he did, and the fear in letting someone get close to him.
This story had everything, chemistry, heat, humor, great dialogue, not so much angst that it made me mad, a serious subject matter and staying power. While I have read lots of great books, they all don’t stay with me. This one will definitely be a book I won’t forget. ...more
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