My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Nick Turner is a quiet widower trying to raise two young children while juggling his blacksmithing career and a major sculpture deadline. Overwhelmed and still deep in mourning, he doesn’t expect help to arrive in the form of Baxter Hawthorne — the family’s so‑called black sheep and an accountant among artists. When Bax steps in to support Nick and his kids, their easy friendship begins to shift into something warmer. Nick, who always assumed he was straight, finds himself questioning everything as sparks grow between them. With the meddling Hawthorne clan cheering them on, one unexpected night might be the start of a bond strong enough to bring healing, family, and new love into Nick’s life.
I really enjoyed this tender, low‑angst romance that shines because both Nick and Bax are juggling far more than their growing feelings for each other. Nick was navigating the shock of his bi‑awakening while also dealing with his straightlaced, meddling mother, who has very firm ideas about how his life should look. His journey toward understanding himself — and standing his ground — adds real emotional depth. Bax, meanwhile, brings his own complications. Between fending off the pushy advances of a former coven member and wrestling with his long‑standing self‑doubt, he’s not entirely convinced he deserves the happiness Nick offers. Watching him slowly let himself believe in something good is incredibly satisfying. Together, they balance each other beautifully: Nick finding confidence in who he’s becoming, and Bax discovering he’s worthy of love and can handle a single parent with twin toddlers. A warm, heartfelt friends‑to‑lovers story with just enough chaos from the Hawthorne clan to keep things lively. This was an MM story with mature content.
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