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Content warnings: Dubious consent (sex is started when one of them is asleep, they consent once awake but still), mentions of child abuse, fostering and the horrors of the system, depression, paranoia, addiction

Thanks to netgalley and Loveswept for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Matt Argento grew up in the foster system so he’s determined to now work to help kids going through the same thing as him. He meets Rhys Nyland and the pair go through a whirlwind romance ending in a marriage. The real test comes when Rhys has to go on tour and Matt is left alone with his demons

I really enjoyed the first novel in this series so I had to request this one as soon as I saw it on Netgalley. I liked the first book more personally but this one was still great.

The strength in this novel, and this series, is Parrish’s complete lack of fear when it comes to the discussion of addiction and mental illness.

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notguilty's review against another edition

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4.0

Two men whose very different home lives shaped their outlook on life and relationships, and still impact them.

Rhys’ life was full of people who loved them and loved each other, whereas Matt only really knew people who left him.

But they found each other, and both are excited to have found someone to love and love them. Except love alone isn’t enough to combat a lifetime of hurt. So our boys need to figure out how to work through their trauma and fears while also allowing for dreams to be reached. Perhaps a little codependent, but it’s part of their journey too.

I enjoyed the deviation from the norm, a married couple who needs to work to keep their love strong.

As expected, Narrator Greg Boudreaux gave us a wonderful experience. His style and voice lent well to this story.

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emotional hopeful sad

5.0

lunar's review

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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

5.0

lalexvp's review against another edition

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5.0

This series is simply incredible, I can’t wait to read every single thing this author has written.

ennui's review

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4.0

I can see some people finding Matt (the main character) frustrating as the book goes on. As someone who struggles a lot with insecurity it feels like this book pulled my worst thought spirals right out of my head.

Matt is a foster kid who grew up with a history of abandonment and trauma; he falls in love and marries Rhys, a giant ball of fiercely radiating sunshine and happiness who will punch everything who wrongs those who loves him. The majority of this book is spent with Matt struggling with his insecurities (I don't deserve him, he's going to leave me) and even while realizing how illogical his insecurities are is unable to stop them from consuming him. It's painfully relatable. Matt fucks up in relatable ways, and they work things out by communicating in mature, adult ways. It's very hard not to engage with and root for these characters.

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