Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.

“You’ve been giving me nothing but shit for weeks,” I said, undressing methodically, but with haste. “So now you’re going to be a good boy and take what I give you.” “Fuck you,” he said, snarling as he started pushing his jeans and underwear down to his ankles, kicking them off.

Oh boy, I had a really good time reading this. Kelly Fox might be one of my favorites. She seems to always hit the sweet spot between genuinely funny, stupid hot, emotional and sweet. The spice was definitely spicin’ in this one *fans self*.

Woody is grumpy and prickly and would rather keep his walls up and everyone else out than be vulnerable, but deep down he’s a sensitive sweetheart and needs to be protected at all cost. If a character is *too* hostile and difficult, this kinda dynamic often doesn’t work for me as it just gets annoying, but I thought it was done really, really well. I wanted to give him a hug. Also, prickly punk rancher who loves to hear he’s a good boy and wants all the hugs and kisses? Sign me up, every time.

Emery was pretty awesome too. I didn’t understand his background as much and it wasn’t a big focus in the story, but he was a great character anyway. He’s also a really good dad, and I enjoyed all the scenes with his daughter, Stevie. Emery is dominant and possessive, but equally caring and kind. He’ll bone you through the mattress and then cuddle and feed you after. Pretty solid deal.

Absolutely recommend this one.

I wrapped my arms around him, keeping him upright as I kissed the top of his head and then his ears. I made a moany complaining noise, and he tilted his face up, accepting my kisses like maybe he needed them just as badly.

⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️

⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Single dad
City boy in Texas
Grumpy punk rancher
Neighbours
Size difference
Mild enemies to lovers
Poet MC
‘good boy’
Possessiveness
Docking
Hookups to more
Multiple orgasms
Sex toys
Face-riding
Grumpy/sunshine
Small town
High heat

⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Brief mention of death of parent (past)
Injured dog (hit by car)
Off-page leg amputation (dog)
Mentions of neglected animals and animal death (off page)
Mentions of past medical maltreatment of MC
Explicit sexual content
References to homophobia (past)
Past sexual harassment/blackmail
Alcohol consumption
Mention of SC being kicked out by homophobic parents (past)
Face-fucking
MC and child suffering anaphylaxis
MC and child hospitalized

⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: Yes, brief
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 36 and not specified
Kid’s age: 10
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 306
Happy ending: Yes


I sniffed, then huffed, then plonked my forehead on his wide chest. “I never stood a chance against you, did I?”

I chuckled. “You’re pretty needy for such an ornery cuss.” He bit at my pec. “Shut up.”

“Ewwwww. Why did you hafta go and fall in love with my friend, Dad!” “Whatever,” Emery said, giving my cheek a raspberry. “You love him, too.” “Doesn’t mean I wanna see y’all kissin’ and stuff.”



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