But first another ARC review:

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story does hav a real edge to it. It took me a while to finish it because these characters reminded me too much of a couple of children I’ve taught over the years that had been taken in by obligation not love and I worry about how their life will play out. Because of this I could see these characters one possible outcome.
But having finally finished the story…There is a punch and strength to the story. Two men navigating their pasts to find a way forward. Of making choices to protect and tell hard truths. I also appreciated the hope we find in the epilogue. It is a reminder that sometimes life is rough and moves you along but it is what you do with all of that which lets you write you own narrative and not someone else’s idea of you.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I just love Brody’s story. Being there for someone else in need is a great way to work on your own healing. Kit is strong and resilient but he needs to learn to see that for himself. Brody’s backstory is very moving. And wow Quint is such a special human. Quint steps in when needed and backs off to give space. Even Stella as a background got her moment to help. Once again you feel the love that ranch family has for each other.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This manga is the story of high school love. There are feelings but Hisashi has a boyfriend but as things change as the boys work on making a film together. They open up to each other which starts something new.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was glad to get this finally installment in this triology. Poor Bas has so much to figure out. Drew also has his secrets. I like the way that their relationship had been settled before things really explode. Things ended differently than I expected but it was a great way to finish things off.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Akane and Shirosaki reminisce about how they first got together. They really had a rocky start. Sometimes you just have to trust your feelings.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It was interesting that Brett was getting tired of the way his life is going that his friend introduced him to the idea of being a “daddy”. Brett and Dylan have a past as children and it takes a while for them to deal with this. But those month are time for both men to be open to new possibilities. I also like see friends from previous books in this series and from The Takoda Outreach series which I loved as well.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Finding your fated mate doesn’t make things just magically work out. These two have much to work out. The kid was adorable and get element to the story.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jackson and Ellery have unfinished business personal and vocational. Jackson has some dark places to crawl out of and needs to fight to go forward. Of course the chase becomes both personal and brutal. But through the darkness there is love of family created or borrowed. There is the caring for another human being that just need a chance to try again and the encouragement to make the effort.
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