My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rudy escapes an ex who tried to shame and control his little side, seeking a brief refuge in Winterhaven—a queer‑founded Vermont town built for people who never fit elsewhere. There, he meets Graeme Whitlock, a man who offers genuine acceptance, safety, and gentle structure. With Graeme, Rudy finally feels seen and at home, turning a temporary getaway into the possibility of a Christmas wish he never thought he could make.
I loved this story, which was a tender, quietly powerful holiday romance about healing, acceptance, and finding the kind of love that lets you breathe again. Rudy arrives in Winterhaven carrying the weight of an ex who tried to shrink him into someone he wasn’t. What he finds instead is a town built on queer resilience and a man—Graeme Whitlock—who sees him without judgment. Their connection grows slowly, built on emotional safety, gentle structure, and the kind of care that feels like coming home. What makes this story shine is how it treats vulnerability not as something to hide, but as something worthy of protection. Rudy’s journey from shame to self‑acceptance is handled with warmth and respect, and Graeme’s steady presence offers a beautiful contrast to the control Rudy escaped. The romance is soft, intimate, and full of quiet moments that glow like Christmas lights against the snow. This is a story for anyone who loves found family, queer sanctuary, and characters who learn to trust themselves as much as they trust each other. A comforting, emotionally rich holiday read that lingers long after the last page. This was an MM story with mature content and a BDSM-like DDLB dynamic.
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