My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lawson’s life has been unravelling ever since his best friend Oakley abruptly left town three years ago. Between a divorce, moving back to his childhood room on the Darling Ranch, and questioning his own sexuality, Lawson realizes that Oakley’s absence left a deeper wound than he ever admitted. Determined to bring Oakley home, Lawson sets out to reconnect — and quickly discovers that the cowboy who gave him his first kiss might also be the one he’s never stopped wanting. Their reunion sparks a tender, slow‑burn friends‑to‑lovers journey filled with queer awakening, second‑chance longing, playful banter, and the possibility of forever. In small‑town Montana, Lawson begins to understand that getting “back in the saddle” might mean falling in love with the man who once promised him everything.
I loved this story which was rich with emotional depth, identity exploration, and the quiet ache of a love that never really went away. I loved that the story challenged the idea that self‑discovery is only for the young and that awakening isn’t a crisis; it’s a reclamation of truth that’s been waiting beneath the surface. I also loved that Lawson's fear of losing a lifelong friendship with Oakley collided with the desire for something more showing that love grows not from sudden passion but from years of trust, history, and quiet devotion. Just so many emotions and feelings that were all written well so that they were easy to feel and understand. It will likely give you some tears as you get swept away. This was an MM story with mature content.
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