4.5-5 stars
This was a great story! I just loved Jason and Ben (and Maggie) and got completely sucked in by their story.
Jason is a single father that works in a factory and dreams of art school. Jason was 17 when he experimented with his best friend and she got pregnant. They decided to keep the baby and Jason was part of that but when the mother died when Maggie was only 6 months old, Jason became a single father. Jason's family is rich but they were shamed by his situation and, thinking they knew best, took Jason to court to try to take Maggie away forcefully. Jason felt he had no choice and so he cut ties with them and has been taking care of Maggie on his own for 8 years now.
Ben is a park ranger at Glacier National Park. He's lived in the area since birth and knows the area like the back of his hand. Ben was involved with another ranger, Brad, for most of his adult life and they fought for acceptance in the park services and achieved it. Unfortunately, their long relationship ended when Brad cheated on Ben and then left him. Now Ben is lonely and kind of unhappy but not sure where to go from here.
Maggie is a very smart and curious 8 year old that loves nature. She collects rocks and watches nature shows and her big dream was a trip to Glacier National Park. Jason scrimped and saved and managed to get enough money together to take Maggie on her dream trip, even if he's not much on camping himself. Jason has spent the last 8 years focusing on raising Maggie and had little time for anything else, especially dating. Since he never really thought about relationships, Jason didn't realize his "appreciation" for hot guys was really something more. When Jason and Maggie go on one of the guided tours and meet Ben, the attraction between the men is immediate and confusing for Jason. Regardless, Jason finds he likes talking to Ben and Ben is patient and kind to Maggie so he's pleased when they keep seeing Ben around the park.
Ben is totally interested in Jason but doesn't realize just how inexperienced Jason is. Ben switches some scheduling around so he can be around Jason and Maggie more and he and Jason awkwardly make friends. They're out on a trail that's isolated but also leads to a great view when the fugitive crosses their path and takes Maggie hostage. It's a very intense time and although it's dangerous, Jason has to go after Maggie and Ben helps him. Let's just say that things are tough but Ben, Jason and Maggie all get out of it alright (if rather emotionally bruised). The feelings between Jason and Ben are strong but Jason also has to struggle to deal with the idea of giving up enough control to get involved with Ben seriously. And then there's also the issue of them living across the country from each other. Thankfully, Jason and Ben do manage to get past their mutual issues and have a reunion that turns into the start of a well deserved HEA.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I really liked Jason. He had some freak out moments but considering what he was dealing with, I think he can get a pass due to brain overload. Ben was strong and sweet and wonderful with Maggie. Maggie was a pretty cool kid character as well. I really liked seeing the interaction between her and Jason and Ben. This story was great and very engaging, once I started it I had trouble putting it down and when I did put it down for sleep, I actually had trouble sleeping because I was thinking about how the story might progress from where I'd left off. Overall, I was very pleased with this story and its character and would recommend it. :D
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MM romantic suspense
9/26/2020: Updated to include listening to the audio.I couldn’t wait for this one to hit audio, so I read it. In one day!I admit to being a Keira Andrews fan. Her writing style totally works for me, plus she consistently rocks one of my favorite tropes: May/December. Ben & Jason were great guys apart and together. This one had the adorable bonus of Jason’s 8-year-old daughter, Maggie. AND the first half is basically a thrilling romantic suspense.Checked all my “favorites” boxes!I wish that there would have been a bit more time spent on Ben & Jason getting to know one another outside of their harrowing ordeal, but the epilogue definitely made up for it – and I’ll definitely be purchasing the audio when it comes out.9/26/2020: Grabbed this on audio and loved it even more the second time around.I loved Greg Boudreaux’s narration. He does a fantastic job here with a large cast of characters, personalities and huge emotions. I especially appreciated how Maggie’s voice & inflections were appropriate for her age.Trigger Warnings (possible spoilers):Maggie is kidnapped. She & Jason suffer PTS after the ordeal.A note about GFY/BFY (possible spoilers):I’ve seen some label this “bi-for-you” &/or “gay-for-you”, and while Jason obviously had a physical relationship with a woman, it’s obvious that it was experimenting with a friend rather than an earnest hetero sexual relationship. This is more of a gay-awakening situation.
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