A review by mollyreadsandcrafts
The Mechanics of Lust by Jay Hogan

3.75

Luke moves to Mackenzie Country in the hopes that it'll help heal him from his loss the same way it helped his ex-husband. After being rejected my the man he thought he loved and leaving his family's station, Zach is trying to figure out his next steps. Zach has never liked Luke on principle, but soon realizes that he may have been too quick to judge. 

Zach and Luke get off to a rocky start but their attraction to one another is undeniable. Zach is cautious about giving his heart out again, but Luke is so patient and caring. He was willing to fight for them because Zach makes him feel something for the first time since his loss. Even though both been hurt in the past, they support one another as they take the time to heal and move forward with their lives. Luke has unwavering support for all of Zach's hopes and dreams, and Zach is the rock Luke can lean on when he's grieving. They have some of the sweetest moments but also some frustrating ones. It makes sense why they take it slow with all the issues they need to work out, but when they are together it's a perfect mix of swoony and spicy. 

I liked the story and characters, it was just long and slow paced so it took me forever to get through. I think Hogan's writing can be a bit more dense than what I usually read so even though I like the book, I did struggle of getting through the slower parts. That being said, it's a sweet, emotional read and I did tear up a time or two. I loved seeing Holden and Gil again, as well as more of the Mackenzie Country scenery. I know a few more characters have stories, and I'm looking forward to seeing how their happily ever afters unfold! 

Read if you like: 

• small town romance       

• hurt/comfort    

• dislike/hate to love     

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