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The Secret

May Archer

4.14 AVERAGE


This comfortable Hallmarky gay love story was just nice. Battling Floral businesses, family drama, trying to escape your past, and realizing you can't do it all yourself all are themes running through the book.

I loved these two guys. I loved finding out the true Con behind the affable man we saw in earlier books. There were so many depths to him. His backstory told of a troubled youth that still suffered some consequences. And I enjoyed learning about Micah, Mason's older brother from [b:Off Plan|53238525|Off Plan (Whispering Key #1)|May Archer|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1587480701l/53238525._SY75_.jpg|80626907], which was the first book I read in these companion series.

I'm hooked. Off I go to read [b:Unicorns Forever|83924461|Unicorns Forever (Love in O'Leary)|May Archer|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1674478423l/83924461._SY75_.jpg|88524239], the book that ties the two series together. I have a feeling I'm going to be doing a lot of laughing.

Oh boy, kinda Hatfield’s & McCoy’s but with competitive flower distributors. Have to say that I am loving how the author seamlessly brings specific things from other books & novellas into the next couple’s story. In the previous novella The Note #2.5, we met Tyler & Gus & learned all about how the flower distributor (Micah) not being able to source the agreed upon celestial pink roses for Tyler’s step-sister’s wedding & how Tyler ended up calling Constantine for help. In this book we learn how Micah & Con get together & how the flower debacle happened & also how the entire town (that was available as it was Feb 13) came together to help make Marissa’s wedding flowers perfect! But I digress, Con & Micah… what a pair & a beautiful one at that. They definitely fit the hiding their relationship because C’s mom & Micah are business enemies. But as their relationship grows even with the 16 year age gap it’s very apparent that they both are exactly who each other needs & wants. I found it funny honestly where the relationship took a quick little break & why even though they both realize how stupid they’re both being. Now, I’m excited to keep reading this series with the next novella!
I officially want these books, novellas & audiobooks in my library stat & including the digital edition too! Listened via Anyplay.
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casadilla12's review

4.5
emotional funny hopeful inspiring slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
lighthearted fast-paced
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No

HELLS YESSH HELL YESHH I've been waiting a looong time for this story that I didn't even know I needed
adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I disliked how the mom was a third main character and how she ruined my mood by ruining her son's life. Narrator Cendese always spikes my heart rate in an unpleasant manner, and combined with injustice I can not enjoy this book..

3.5★

ryann_eliz's review

4.0
emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No