My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Deputy Nick takes in ten‑year‑old Ethan as an emergency foster placement, only to discover Ethan’s older half brother is Alexander — the cocky college kid he clashed with at a bar. As Nick and Alexander spend time together for Ethan’s sake, they realize they misjudged each other. A genuine connection grows between them, but with Alexander’s abusive stepfather causing trouble and Ethan’s stability on the line, building a future together won’t be easy.
This was a deeply emotional story as Nick did everything he could to protect and care for Ethan while also making space for Alexander, knowing the brothers needed each other. Ethan’s struggle to understand that he wasn’t “bad,” and that the abuse he endured from his father was wrong, was heartbreaking, and the story handled his confusion and fear with real compassion. I loved how mindful Nick and Alexander were of Ethan even as their own relationship began to grow — always putting his stability first. Nick’s gentle approach, giving Ethan choices so he could regain a sense of control, was beautifully written. His patience in teaching Ethan about his diabetes, and showing him they could still do things together, added so much warmth to the story. The emotions throughout were powerful, easy to feel, and easy to understand. A tender, heartfelt read about building safety, family, and love in the middle of chaos. This was an MM story with mature content.
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