I also loved the strong family themes that were pervasive in this story…Abe's relationship with his family, Jason's with his ex-wife and children, and the new relationships formed when they became a couple. Jason wasn't all that likable for quite a bit of the story and I loved having my opinion of him evolve as he did. It was one of the strengths of the writing. This transitions from steamy (off the charts) encounters to a relationship of substance that works on so many levels.

Super clever, I found the story interesting, engaging and the story telling innovative. I am more and more impressed with CC the more I read his writing. I would absolutely recommend this book to true romantics, lovers of M/M stories and those who crave a HEA. Once again, Cardeno C does not disappoint.

What ensues is a story of friendship, trust and acceptance...the emotions are in the forefront along with the humor. The ‘feels' in this story are subtle but heartfelt nonetheless. Jeremy and Reg's connection is instant but through honest dialogue, funny banter and flirtatious and candid interactions, Cardeno deepens it. Bringing forth numerous ‘awww' moments, laughs and sighs. I loved Jeremy and Reg's easy camaraderie. It was great to see how it jumped off the page. They were friends first, lovers later and their journey was a treat to experience.

There's so much I enjoyed about this book but the most important thing for me was that these are not perfect men and perfect shifters. These guys have issues, a couple of them pretty big, and (because of Robert's issue) they don't rely on the mate aspect. But that mate issue is a huge deal and has to be addressed. I enjoyed the hell out of both Robert and Vy, and by the end I wanted them to have the happiest HEA ever. Lovely.

What I liked most about this story is that in addition to the struggles of Jason and Abe trying a new relationship and facing Jason-centered hurdles, there are also real-life problems that have to be faced. What do you do about the kids? What do you do when your son is heading down the wrong path? And I loved that Angela, Jason's ex-wife and mother of his children, is a strong, loyal female character.