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A review by kaje_harper
Range of Emotion by Lissa Kasey
4.0
This book could be read alone, although characters from the first two do show up in supporting roles. Nate has been battling severe migraines and depression for a while, and now he almost lost his battle. As he prepares to leave a mental health facility, he's not sure what he's going to do next. But he's given a helping hand and a sanctuary by an old friend.
Jamie lost his wife to cancer years ago, and now lives alone in an idyllic small island community. He scoops up Nate and his elderly cats, and brings them to his home, offering peace and quiet, support and low pressure, as Nate tries to heal. And while their friendship began at a time when Jamie pretty much considered himself straight, there's an element of attraction at work that makes Nate wonder if maybe he can have more with the guy he's always felt closest to.
This was good friends-to-lovers, with a fairly realistic picture of depression. Jamie is a bit too perfect, but he's trying very hard for something he's wanted for a long time. I liked that in this installment we are in the head of the damaged character, not their significant other. Nate's thoughts and process helped us walk alongside him to some degree of healing. I appreciated that he had setbacks and it wasn't always clear sailing, and that the romance developed slowly and organically from the friendship.
Jamie lost his wife to cancer years ago, and now lives alone in an idyllic small island community. He scoops up Nate and his elderly cats, and brings them to his home, offering peace and quiet, support and low pressure, as Nate tries to heal. And while their friendship began at a time when Jamie pretty much considered himself straight, there's an element of attraction at work that makes Nate wonder if maybe he can have more with the guy he's always felt closest to.
This was good friends-to-lovers, with a fairly realistic picture of depression. Jamie is a bit too perfect, but he's trying very hard for something he's wanted for a long time. I liked that in this installment we are in the head of the damaged character, not their significant other. Nate's thoughts and process helped us walk alongside him to some degree of healing. I appreciated that he had setbacks and it wasn't always clear sailing, and that the romance developed slowly and organically from the friendship.