I don't know how Cat Sebastian does it but truly every book is incredible and this one was no exception. I absolutely adore a black cat/golden retriever pairing and Nick and Andy have my whole heart. The way that Andy blows into Nick's carefully constructed life of safe fear and blows it all up completely accidentally (in the most Andy way possible). I loved getting to watch Andy's queer awakening dawn on him as something that has always been there, but just as something he could ignore. And the pair's fierce devotion to each other and making sure the other is taken care of and loved (even before they realize that is what is going on). This book is about community and family and how queer folks construct worlds in which they can be fulfilled and safe in a world that deeply wants them to be neither of those things and the unexpected allies along the way. 

Perfect for people who love historical romance, queer romance, best friends to lovers, black cat/golden retriever