Page Count: 276
If short-tempered Jason can open his heart and life to optimistic Abe, he might finally find the family he craves.
Page Count: 308
Time might not heal all wounds, but with two motivated and strong-willed men on a campaign to win him back, Charlie will get more than he ever thought possible.
Page Count: 298
Controlled Asher didn't expect to fall for free-spirited Daniel, but they'll find what they desperately need in one another.
Page Count: 282
When a casual hookup turns into the potential for love, staid Spencer realizes he wants to build a life with vibrant Emilio.
Page Count: 220
An accidental meeting and a misunderstanding lead to a life-altering connection.
Page Count: 398
Aaron has waited years for a man who can share his heart and he insists it's party boy Zach.
Page Count: 250
Two men whose love has never faltered must relive their most treasured moments in order to secure their future.
Page Count: 298
If Ben wants to find love with Micah, he'll have to own up to the truth of who he is.
Page Count: 320
David must find the courage to share himself and Jonathan must find the strength to tell the truth.
Page Count: 296
Boyfriends come and go but best friends are forever has always been Andrew and Caleb's mantra. Can they be both?
Page Count: 336
For best friends Jake and Nate the question isn't how they ended up in bed together but how they stay there.
Page Count: 310
Serious, responsible Seth longs for sexy, outspoken Eli but must decide if he's willing to veer from his safe life-plan.
Page Count: 258
A sensitive wolf shifter and a vicious vampire challenge history, greed, and the very fabric of their beings in order to stay together until forever comes.
Page Count: 324
A powerful Alpha wolf shifter and a strong-willed human overcome traditions ingrained over generations and uncover long-buried secrets to fulfill their destiny as true mates.
Page Count: 226
Two very different men with a tumultuous history must overcome challenges from all sides and see past their society's rules to realize they are destined for one another.
Page Count: 294
Accountant slash bartender Reg will show rock star Jeremy how to have fun...and possibly fall in love.
Page Count: 270
Can the billionaire son of a Democratic president build a family with the congressman son of a Republican senator? Forget politics, love makes strange bedfellows.
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I have to admit this is probably now my favourite story by Cardeno C because for me it had all the vital elements fitting together in such a short story.
Cardeno C tells great stories. They're sexy, sweet, moreish and satisfying and that's why they get high ratings from me. A Cardeno book is my go to happy place when I want to read something really feel good. ...I always know that I'm going to get loveable characters, a great (hot) romance, a well thought out back story, just the right amount of conflict to stop the story going into the realms of saccharine, tummy rolling love scenes and last but not least; the perfect happy ever after that never fails to leave me sighing happily. ...I'm getting really enamoured with these recent paranormal, shifter books that Cardeno has started writing and the 'Mates' series is turning out to be a very addictive read. ...There was a fulfilling build up of sexual tension but this was when the passion and romance side of the story came into it's own and as always it was pure Cardeno magic.... The chemistry between them sparked, the heat level reached boiling point and the sex was cold shower worthy, but still, always bolstered by a real sense of romance and love.
I thoroughly enjoyed the way this book was told....It really was engaging as well as refreshing. From the start of the story I was completely invested in Charlie's journey... This story brought out a lot of emotions in me. Charlie goes through a lot and I couldn't help but feel for him every step of the way during his journey. Love, heartbreak, anger, sadness are just some of the things I felt while I sat here listening to Charlie talk about his life. You really do feel like you are listening to his story vs reading it because you start to look at Charlie as your friend. I know sounds crazy right but really it was just so well written the pages come to life.
McFarland's Farm by Cardeno C. is a light, angst free novella. The story has very little conflict and when misunderstandings do arise, they are quickly resolved. The characters are well-developed with realistic insecurities and flaws. The romance is believable and the sex scenes are incredibly hot. All in all, it is a wonderful first installment in the Hope series that will leave fans eagerly awaiting future releases.
This journey was well worth the read and one I would recommend t any and all M/M romance lovers.