My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Casey Joe, the grumpy and foul‑mouthed Riggs family patriarch, is convinced his recent health scare means his best days are behind him. He’s determined to keep his walls high and his past buried — until Bryce, a small‑town boy returning home after years of lonely big‑city living, unexpectedly shakes up his world. Bryce is searching for belonging, and Casey is trying to convince himself he doesn’t deserve anything good. Their rocky first encounters slowly shift into an unexpected partnership as they begin living and working together. Casey starts healing with Bryce at his side, and Bryce rediscovers happiness through the grounding presence of Casey Joe. What begins as reluctant companionship turns into something deeper, proving that love has a way of showing up exactly when — and with exactly who — you least expect.
I enjoyed this story which showed that its never too late to start over, fall in love, or choose a different path. I loved that Casey’s sarcasm and Bryce’s gentle teasing weren't just banter but emotional shields and that love grows in the quiet spaces not just the dramatic ones. Lots of emotions and feelings were in this emotional story. This was an MM story with mature content.
** Please read the trigger warnings and be kind to yourself.
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