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A review by kumabear
Cold Pressed by Allison Temple
3.0
Cold Pressed is the second book in the Seacroft series by Allison Temple. It is about a divorced man, Nick, who lives with his troubled son and ex-wife. After a work accident, he is a fire station dispatcher, rather than the fireman he trained to be. Oliver, new to town, is an ex-lawyer turned juice maker. Neither has had luck with love but after a rocky start involving a towing truck and an odd blind date, they get to know each other. What starts as a hook-up ends up as so much more.
I liked how Nick supported his son. Even though he was divorced, he still allowed his ex and kid to move in. I do wish there was more kid/father bonding or bonding attempts; Nick seemed kind of cold. It’s obvious he loves his kid but besides getting upset at him, we don't see much effort. My favorite character has to be Oliver’s brother, whose book is the first one in the series.
I liked this book. I read this one without reading the first story and was not lost at all, so it can be read as a standalone. I honestly hope the next book ends up being Hayden’s. I know he is young but maybe fast forward a couple years? There was a time jump at the end which showed there was a happy ever after but I wish there were more interactions between Hayden and Oliver, with Hayden being more accepting. The twist that made them closer was very unexpected but I am happy it happened. I will read the next book as well.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
I liked how Nick supported his son. Even though he was divorced, he still allowed his ex and kid to move in. I do wish there was more kid/father bonding or bonding attempts; Nick seemed kind of cold. It’s obvious he loves his kid but besides getting upset at him, we don't see much effort. My favorite character has to be Oliver’s brother, whose book is the first one in the series.
I liked this book. I read this one without reading the first story and was not lost at all, so it can be read as a standalone. I honestly hope the next book ends up being Hayden’s. I know he is young but maybe fast forward a couple years? There was a time jump at the end which showed there was a happy ever after but I wish there were more interactions between Hayden and Oliver, with Hayden being more accepting. The twist that made them closer was very unexpected but I am happy it happened. I will read the next book as well.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***