My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Mateo: Newly in charge of his dojo, he struggles with the unexpected financial pressures of running a business. While trying to keep the family atmosphere alive, he finds himself relying on the support of a student’s father. Beneath his professional exterior, Mateo hides a growing crush he doesn’t want discovered. Jake: A devoted single dad, he juggles work with raising his daughter, Emerson, embracing her love for karate. When he learns the dojo is in trouble, he steps in to help—partly for Emerson’s happiness, but also because of his attraction to Mateo.
I loved this story, which was a tender, slow-burning romance where saving the dojo becomes the backdrop for exploring trust, vulnerability, and unexpected connection. I liked that Mateo was a teacher and business owner, Jake was father and provider—each navigating responsibility alongside desire. I also liked that both men wrestled with unspoken attraction while focusing on Emerson’s happiness. Easy to read and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.
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