Review: You Can Count On Me by Fae Quin
SYNOPSIS:
They say you should love thy neighbor, but I don’t think they meant it the way I want to love mine.
Miles “Rooster” Johnson: As a young single-dad with a teaching job, I haven’t had much opportunity to date. My son is my entire world, and though I would love to have a partner and someone to count on, the passing years have shown that it’s just not in the cards for me. So when the gorgeous lumberjack of a man—the same man that I’ve had a massive crush on since the moment we became neighbors—suddenly asks me out on a date, I’m completely blindsided. Trent could have anyone he wants. He’s charming, flirtatious, and outgoing—the exact opposite of my awkward, anxious self. I don’t know what he sees in me. All I know for sure is that I absolutely need to make this date go well.
Trent Montgomery: I know I have a playboy reputation in our small town, but there’s nothing wrong with playing the field. It’s worked for me so far, even if I have felt some discontent lately. My mama thinks I need to settle down and find someone nice. But she doesn’t understand that I’m just not ready. No matter how beautiful and tempting my neighbor Rooster is or how eager I am to get the silent mountain of a man to open up—no matter how adorable his little boy is, even when he’s threatening me at bat-point to take his daddy out on a date—I know I can’t be everything that they need. I agreed to ask Rooster out, but I think maybe I made a big mistake. All I know for sure is that I absolutely need to sabotage this date.
REVIEW:
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This book was pure holiday serotonin injected straight into my veins and I never wanted it to end. I was thrilled when I saw that Fae Quin was continuing her Christmas Daddies Series, this time with Trent and Miles who were a breath of fresh air.
From their first date, you go in with a heavy dose of trepidation but over time these two form a tentative friendship which eventually blossoms into the most beautiful romance. Simply to say, I didn’t want to put the book down. The chemistry between Trent and Miles is the most delicious, tantalizing slow-burn but it was well worth the wait. This gave Miles the time to work through his anxiety and to build a solid trusting relationship with Trent. It also gave Trent some time to work through his very complex emotions, some of which he has been burying for years.
But the real star of the story is an 11-year old boy genius, Bubba. He is so mischievous and meddlesome, while also being a vulnerable child. In all honesty, the secondary characters enriched this story so much. I fell in love with them and their quirky, loving ways. They added some much needed comedic relief and support to Trent and Miles. I think my only complaint is I will have to wait till next year for Ben and Robin’s story…can’t wait for the goth twins to shine.
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