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ayjayy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ariaslibrary's review against another edition
3.0
haphephobia: the fear of touching or of being touched.
Touch. Some would say one of man's basic means of interaction. Ireland, a nurse, struggles with accepting or giving touch. Different from the previous stories, he is already getting help for his phobia, but he experiences several setbacks that have ruined all of his romantic relationships.
Then we meet Raven. He's introduced when helping Ireland move out of his shared home with his now ex-girlfriend. He's attracted to the guy but after initial strained interactions and coming to know of Ireland's fear of touch, they decide to try being friends.
This was a slowburn emotional book. Ireland lives in fear or disappointing Raven with his limitations but Raven is loving and patient and willing to love with those boundaries. It took some effort but they made it work. Loved this addition to the series.
Touch. Some would say one of man's basic means of interaction. Ireland, a nurse, struggles with accepting or giving touch. Different from the previous stories, he is already getting help for his phobia, but he experiences several setbacks that have ruined all of his romantic relationships.
Then we meet Raven. He's introduced when helping Ireland move out of his shared home with his now ex-girlfriend. He's attracted to the guy but after initial strained interactions and coming to know of Ireland's fear of touch, they decide to try being friends.
This was a slowburn emotional book. Ireland lives in fear or disappointing Raven with his limitations but Raven is loving and patient and willing to love with those boundaries. It took some effort but they made it work. Loved this addition to the series.
enayqueerbooklover's review against another edition
4.0
Awwwwww. I love a good HEA, and they’re always so much better when they’ve gone through hell to get it. Nicky James has a great understanding of & empathy for mental health conditions, and paints beautiful characters who share those qualities. Raven’s unconditional love for Ireland is awe-inspiring. And was his understanding when it comes to Ireland’s touch limitations.
Looking forward to Krew’s story next!
Looking forward to Krew’s story next!
evelyn2015's review against another edition
5.0
4.5⭐️ I think this is my favorite of the series so far. I loved the slow-burn build-up of their relationship. I loved how patient and dedicated Raven was even when Ireland pushed him away. I loved how he showed Ireland that they could be intimate and “make love” while still respecting Ireland’s limited physical boundaries.
Simple and beautiful love story about devotion and compassion.
Simple and beautiful love story about devotion and compassion.
tmclain4's review against another edition
This book hits too close to home and is already triggering for me from the start.
tobyryan's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
llpantz's review against another edition
5.0
Perfection
Ireland and Raven are the perfect couple. His patience and understanding was so sweet to witness. And the Rob Thomas and Matchbox 20 songs only added to the perfection
Ireland and Raven are the perfect couple. His patience and understanding was so sweet to witness. And the Rob Thomas and Matchbox 20 songs only added to the perfection