My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tanner is a small-town lawyer, exhausted and burned out after losing a major case. Seeking peace and renewal, he retreats to the Coleman Ranch for rest and quiet. Simon is a hardworking cowboy who has withdrawn into solitude after the loss of his husband. He hides his nurturing “Daddy heart” beneath routine, avoiding emotional entanglements. Tanner finds unexpected comfort in Simon’s steady presence. Meanwhile, a mysterious Secret Santa begins leaving thoughtful gifts for Tanner, slowly breaking down his defences. Simon’s playful Secret Santa gestures were meant to cheer Tanner, not to spark romance. But as Tanner opens up and Simon’s resolve softens, their connection deepens into love.
I loved this story, which was a cosy, heartwarming holiday romance about a weary lawyer and a grieving cowboy who, through twelve days of gifts and gentle care, discover love, healing, and a happily ever after at the Coleman Ranch. I loved that Tanner’s burnout represented the exhaustion of modern life — constant pressure, noise, and the toll of professional failure and his retreat to the ranch symbolised the need to step away and rediscover balance. Having lost his husband, Simon embodied the quiet ache of unresolved sorrow. His routine was a shield, but also a prison. Together, their stories show how healing often requires both rest (Tanner’s retreat) and courage to reopen the heart (Simon’s journey). The story suggested that love can be a balm for both burnout and grief. A sweet MM story with mature content with a BSSM-like DDLB dynamic.
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