4.5 stars
Beautiful romantic story between two childhood best friends turned into lovers.
Caden and Alex have been in each other's life since they were just kids. At 16 Alex came out as gay and admitted to himself that was in love with his friend, but Caden has always been straight and into women.
Growing up, Alex dreamed of a man at his side, a marriage and a family, while Caden, heavily scarred by his parents' bad exemple, never committed to any women: the only constant in his life was his friend.

After Alex and his fiancé's wedding was canceled and finally Caden has the chance to have his friend all for himself, things starts to change and he starts wondering if his deep connection and affection for Alex mean something more.

Sexual awakening is one of the trope that this author handles better and this story is no exception: Alex and Caden's friendship evolves into a wonderful love story.
A thing I particularly adored was that they never lose their banter and that they still were each other's best friend.
My only complain is, obviously, the lenght.

Edit
I just finished to listen to the audiobook: Nick J. Russo was amazing, he made this story even more beautiful!