Sometimes we just don’t realize how lonely we are until the right person comes along and changes everything.

Finn McMurphy teaches school, takes care of his dogs, and makes sure every remaining moment is filled to the point of exhaustion. Crawford Bixby just moved in and can’t help but find Finn adorable. Now Crawford just has to convince Finn that there is more to life than running from one event to the next.

Finn was such a nice guy. Still living in his family home, he’s trying to pay off the debts incurred while taking care of his ill mother. Unfortunately, he was too nice for his own good, and he let too many people push him around. This included Crawford to a certain degree. Crawford was bossy and controlling, but it appeared Finn needed this. Finn never would have dated Crawford if Crawford didn’t force the issue.

The story focused on the two of them trying to connect while dealing with Finn’s school events. My biggest struggle with the story was that it focused on the middle school issues, which weren’t that exciting, instead of developing the relationship more.

Sweet romance about making time for the more important things in life.

Originally reviewed for The Romance Reviews. Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review.
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Skip and Paul seem like they should have a simple romance. They have a lot in common, really enjoy each other’s company, and have amazing sex. However, Skip can’t let go of his past hurt. He’s trying, but he’s struggling, and I could understand where he was coming from. I enjoyed how this story was completely focused on the development of the relationship between these two. The entire story was told from Skip’s point of view, and he was a well-developed and interesting character.

I loved their family and friends. They made their small contributions throughout the story very meaningful. This was a very easy and enjoyable read.

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