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Copper Lake #4
The History Between Us
There are some things you just don’t do…
Don’t lie.
Don’t steal.
Don’t break the law.
And absolutely do not, under any circumstance, sleep with your best friend’s son.
I’ve always prided myself on being a good man. I am a doctor after all.
I consider myself to be a by the book man.
A man with strong morals and a clear conscience.
That is until a night out of town with too many drinks finds me naked and sweaty with the one person I shouldn’t be rolling around in the sheets with…
Colt Bishop.
Professional bull rider. Son of my very best friend. And now my most sordid memory. A memory that, despite my very best efforts, refuses to leave my mind.
After my father retires, I make the decision to move back to Copper Lake and take over the family practice. Avoiding Colt and every erotic memory that follows becomes impossible.
He’s flirty. Shameless. Suggestive.
He’s also half my age.
Keeping my distance and keeping my clothes on should be easy… So why does it feel like anything but?
Don’t lie.
Don’t steal.
Don’t break the law.
And absolutely do not, under any circumstance, sleep with your best friend’s son.
I’ve always prided myself on being a good man. I am a doctor after all.
I consider myself to be a by the book man.
A man with strong morals and a clear conscience.
That is until a night out of town with too many drinks finds me naked and sweaty with the one person I shouldn’t be rolling around in the sheets with…
Colt Bishop.
Professional bull rider. Son of my very best friend. And now my most sordid memory. A memory that, despite my very best efforts, refuses to leave my mind.
After my father retires, I make the decision to move back to Copper Lake and take over the family practice. Avoiding Colt and every erotic memory that follows becomes impossible.
He’s flirty. Shameless. Suggestive.
He’s also half my age.
Keeping my distance and keeping my clothes on should be easy… So why does it feel like anything but?
335 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 30, 2024
About the author
Ashley James
18 books1,033 followersAshley James is a romance author who enjoys writing (and reading) LGBTQIA+ books. She is from Washington State—and no, not Seattle—and currently resides in South Carolina with her two kids and hairless kitties, Goose, Maverick, and Houston. Ashley is introverted and slightly (okay, majorly) awkward. She refuses to make this section sound like a tacky dating app profile, so she won't be telling you how much she enjoys music, how she thoroughly enjoys dancing and singing in her kitchen, despite not being able to carry a tune, and she won't be telling you about her love of toxic and broken fictional men.
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September 3, 2024
"Part of me wants to push him to see if he'll acknowledge the history between us or if he's going to keep pretending like it never happened."
There are certain unspoken rules in life.
Things you just shouldn't do.
Things that cross your mind but you don't act on.
Until Colt Bishop.
When William Andino saw his best friend's son in that bar two years ago…
All bets were off.
But that was two years ago.
It was a mistake. It will never happen again.
But now that he moved back to Copper Lake, he can't seem to shake Colt Bishop.
And it doesn't help that Colt doesn't want to stay away.
Keeping distance from Colt should be the right thing to do.
So why does William want to do anything but?
"Everything about him drives me wild, and I can't seem to help myself."
I received an advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review 💛
"Cole ignites something fierce inside of me, something I have a hard time ignoring."
This series has my heart. There I said it because with each book it just keeps getting better and better (and I didn't think that was possible). I know I have said this before but Ashley James has created this Bull Riding world with the most addictive books that you absolutely CANNOT put down and this one is no exception. I was so ready for Colt and William's story since the last book and it delivered. Colt's cockiness and William trying to be the "good guy" OMFG I was such a sucker for them and I am not apologizing!!! OMGGGG I cannot WAIT for the next book because I already know it's going to be amazing just like this one 💫💛
"What the hell is wrong with me, and how does he have this kind of pull over me?"
Colt Bishop is getting over a shoulder injury and he wants to get back to bull riding as soon as possible - so to do that he has to go to the doctor right? But of course his doctor is his dad's best friend AKA the guy he had a one night stand with two years ago!! I was absolutely obsessed with this from the second I heard the plot because how could I not be? Colt is the sunshine in this story and he is absolutely cocky, flirty, and knows what he wants and I loved that so much!!
"Whether he wants to admit it or not, there's something between us."
On the other side you have William Andino who came back to Copper Lake to take over his dad's practice - he thought his and his best friend's son's paths won't cross because why wouldn't they in a small town in Wyoming? That is until that day where Colt Bishop had an appointment to get his shoulder checked!! William is trying to stay away from Colt as much as he can but Colt is not making it easy and does William really want to?
Ashley James you did it again and I hope your pillow is cold on both sides 💛💛
"With Colt, though, he throws me off my axis."
You ready for another (mostly) country playlist? Because I certainly was 🤠🤠
(Link - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3mT... )
🎶 "Summertime Blues" - Alan Jackson
🎶 "Hurricane" - Luke Combs
🎶 "I Like It" - Alesso, Nate Smith
🎶 "greedy acoustic" - Tate McRae
🎶 "A Bar Song (Tipsy)[Remix]" - Shaboozey, David Guetta
🎶 "Cologne" - SM6
🎶 "Guess" - Charli xcx, Billie Eilish
🎶 "Rush" - Troye Sivan
🎶 "Smoke" - Connor Price, Walker Hayes
🎶 "Our Way" - Mark Ambor
🎶 "Dead End Road" - Jelly Roll
🎶 "Death Wish Love" - Benson Boone
🎶 "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) - Dance Mix" - Big & Rich
🎶 "older" - Isabel LaRosa
🎶 "Your Heart Or Mine" - Jon Pardi
🎶 "Monaco" - Jude York
🎶 "Ride the Lightning - 717 Tapes" - Warren Zeiders
🎶 "Good Lookin'" - Dixon Dallas
🎶 "Colt 45 (Country Remix)" - Cooper Alan, Rvshvd
🎶 "Play With Fire" - Sam Tinnesz, Yacht Money
🎶 "HONEY (ARE U COMING?)" - Maneskin
🎶 "Ain't No Love In Oklahoma" - Luke Combs
🎶 "Color (Remix)" - Todrick Hall, wiidope, Jeeve
🎶 "Natural" - THE DRIVER ERA
🎶 "Leave a Light On (Talk Away The Dark)" - Papa Roach, Carrie Underwood
🎶 "I Had Some Help" - Post Malone, Morgan Wallen
🎶 "I Want Crazy - Encore" - Hunter Hayes
🎶 "You Proof" - Morgan Allen
🎶 "Bulletproof" - Nate Smith
🎶 "Lose Control" - Teddy Swims
🎶 "Take A Chance On Me" - ABBA
🎶 "WHYBMWL" - HARDY
🎶 "Power Over Me - Acoustic" - Dermot Kennedy
🎶 "World on Fire" - Nate Smith
🎶 "Espresso (Acoustic)" - Madilyn Bailey
🎶 "You Are Enough" - Sleeping At Last
🎶 "Control - Acoustic Guitar Version" - Zoe Wees
🎶 "Sin So Sweet" - Warren Zeiders
🎶 "Light Switch - Acoustic" - Charlie Puth
🎶 "Irresistible" - Fall Out Boy
🎶 "Friction" - Imagine Dragons
🎶 "Sleepless" - Dutch Melrose
🎶 "Love You Again" - Chase Matthew
🎶 "One More Night" - Maroon 5
🎶 "Teenage Dream - Acoustic" - Darren Smith
🎶 "Drive Me, Crazy" - Orville Peck
🎶 "Drinking With Cupid" - VOILA
🎶 "Shivers - Acoustic Version" - Ed Sheeran
🎶 "I Feel You" - Depeche Mode
🎶 "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" - Dolly Parton, P!nk, Brandi Carlile
🎶 "Lose It - Acoustic" - Kane Brown
🎶 "Up To No Good" - Warren Zeiders
🎶 "Bones" - MOD SUN
🎶 "fOoL fOr YoU" - ZAYN
🎶 "Make It To Me" - Sam Smith
🎶 "Tongue Tied" - GROUPLOVE
🎶 "One Of Us" - Ava Max
🎶 "Consequences" - Camila Cabello
🎶 "Unstoppable" - Eva Under Fire, Cory Marks
🎶 "Midnight Ride" - Orville Peck, Kylie Minogue, Diplo
🎶 "The Heart Wants What It Wants" - Selena Gomez
🎶 "I miss you, I'm sorry" - Gracie Abrams
🎶 "Die A Happy Man" - Thomas Rhett
🎶 "Side Effects Of The Heart" - Alex Hall
🎶 "Flawless" - The Neighbourhood
🎶 "One And Only" - Adele
🎶 "Under the Tree" - Sam Palladio
🎶 "Fancy Like" - Walker Hayes, Kesha
🎶 "Ours (Taylor's Version)" - Taylor Swift
🎶 "golden hour - Orchestral Version (Instrumental)" - JVKE
🎶 "Coffee In The Morning" - Jeremy Jordan
🎶 "Sunday Crossword" - J. Maya
🎶 "Share Your Address" - Ben Platt
🎶 "Like Whiskey" - Dixon Dallas
🎶 "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)" - Orville Peck, Elton John
🎶 "Imagine - Acoustic" - Ben Platt
And you just know Ashley James is gifting us with some masterpiece cowboy smut 🌶️🌶️
"You're a forbidden fruit that I shouldn't be tasting, yet here I am. Fucking consumed by you."
"Choking on the cock of your best friend's son. What a filthy fucking man you are."
"Fuck, you look damn good on your knees for me, D."
🩺 Tropes 🩺
🤠 One Night Stand
🤠 Dad's Best Friend
🤠 Forbidden Romance
🤠 Secret Romance
🤠 Doctor x Bull Rider
🤠 Grumpy x Sunshine
🤠 Age Gap
🤠 Small Town Romance
Book Edit - https://www.instagram.com/p/C-xL9_tAt...
There are certain unspoken rules in life.
Things you just shouldn't do.
Things that cross your mind but you don't act on.
Until Colt Bishop.
When William Andino saw his best friend's son in that bar two years ago…
All bets were off.
But that was two years ago.
It was a mistake. It will never happen again.
But now that he moved back to Copper Lake, he can't seem to shake Colt Bishop.
And it doesn't help that Colt doesn't want to stay away.
Keeping distance from Colt should be the right thing to do.
So why does William want to do anything but?
"Everything about him drives me wild, and I can't seem to help myself."
I received an advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review 💛
"Cole ignites something fierce inside of me, something I have a hard time ignoring."
This series has my heart. There I said it because with each book it just keeps getting better and better (and I didn't think that was possible). I know I have said this before but Ashley James has created this Bull Riding world with the most addictive books that you absolutely CANNOT put down and this one is no exception. I was so ready for Colt and William's story since the last book and it delivered. Colt's cockiness and William trying to be the "good guy" OMFG I was such a sucker for them and I am not apologizing!!! OMGGGG I cannot WAIT for the next book because I already know it's going to be amazing just like this one 💫💛
"What the hell is wrong with me, and how does he have this kind of pull over me?"
Colt Bishop is getting over a shoulder injury and he wants to get back to bull riding as soon as possible - so to do that he has to go to the doctor right? But of course his doctor is his dad's best friend AKA the guy he had a one night stand with two years ago!! I was absolutely obsessed with this from the second I heard the plot because how could I not be? Colt is the sunshine in this story and he is absolutely cocky, flirty, and knows what he wants and I loved that so much!!
"Whether he wants to admit it or not, there's something between us."
On the other side you have William Andino who came back to Copper Lake to take over his dad's practice - he thought his and his best friend's son's paths won't cross because why wouldn't they in a small town in Wyoming? That is until that day where Colt Bishop had an appointment to get his shoulder checked!! William is trying to stay away from Colt as much as he can but Colt is not making it easy and does William really want to?
Ashley James you did it again and I hope your pillow is cold on both sides 💛💛
"With Colt, though, he throws me off my axis."
You ready for another (mostly) country playlist? Because I certainly was 🤠🤠
(Link - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3mT... )
🎶 "Summertime Blues" - Alan Jackson
🎶 "Hurricane" - Luke Combs
🎶 "I Like It" - Alesso, Nate Smith
🎶 "greedy acoustic" - Tate McRae
🎶 "A Bar Song (Tipsy)[Remix]" - Shaboozey, David Guetta
🎶 "Cologne" - SM6
🎶 "Guess" - Charli xcx, Billie Eilish
🎶 "Rush" - Troye Sivan
🎶 "Smoke" - Connor Price, Walker Hayes
🎶 "Our Way" - Mark Ambor
🎶 "Dead End Road" - Jelly Roll
🎶 "Death Wish Love" - Benson Boone
🎶 "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) - Dance Mix" - Big & Rich
🎶 "older" - Isabel LaRosa
🎶 "Your Heart Or Mine" - Jon Pardi
🎶 "Monaco" - Jude York
🎶 "Ride the Lightning - 717 Tapes" - Warren Zeiders
🎶 "Good Lookin'" - Dixon Dallas
🎶 "Colt 45 (Country Remix)" - Cooper Alan, Rvshvd
🎶 "Play With Fire" - Sam Tinnesz, Yacht Money
🎶 "HONEY (ARE U COMING?)" - Maneskin
🎶 "Ain't No Love In Oklahoma" - Luke Combs
🎶 "Color (Remix)" - Todrick Hall, wiidope, Jeeve
🎶 "Natural" - THE DRIVER ERA
🎶 "Leave a Light On (Talk Away The Dark)" - Papa Roach, Carrie Underwood
🎶 "I Had Some Help" - Post Malone, Morgan Wallen
🎶 "I Want Crazy - Encore" - Hunter Hayes
🎶 "You Proof" - Morgan Allen
🎶 "Bulletproof" - Nate Smith
🎶 "Lose Control" - Teddy Swims
🎶 "Take A Chance On Me" - ABBA
🎶 "WHYBMWL" - HARDY
🎶 "Power Over Me - Acoustic" - Dermot Kennedy
🎶 "World on Fire" - Nate Smith
🎶 "Espresso (Acoustic)" - Madilyn Bailey
🎶 "You Are Enough" - Sleeping At Last
🎶 "Control - Acoustic Guitar Version" - Zoe Wees
🎶 "Sin So Sweet" - Warren Zeiders
🎶 "Light Switch - Acoustic" - Charlie Puth
🎶 "Irresistible" - Fall Out Boy
🎶 "Friction" - Imagine Dragons
🎶 "Sleepless" - Dutch Melrose
🎶 "Love You Again" - Chase Matthew
🎶 "One More Night" - Maroon 5
🎶 "Teenage Dream - Acoustic" - Darren Smith
🎶 "Drive Me, Crazy" - Orville Peck
🎶 "Drinking With Cupid" - VOILA
🎶 "Shivers - Acoustic Version" - Ed Sheeran
🎶 "I Feel You" - Depeche Mode
🎶 "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" - Dolly Parton, P!nk, Brandi Carlile
🎶 "Lose It - Acoustic" - Kane Brown
🎶 "Up To No Good" - Warren Zeiders
🎶 "Bones" - MOD SUN
🎶 "fOoL fOr YoU" - ZAYN
🎶 "Make It To Me" - Sam Smith
🎶 "Tongue Tied" - GROUPLOVE
🎶 "One Of Us" - Ava Max
🎶 "Consequences" - Camila Cabello
🎶 "Unstoppable" - Eva Under Fire, Cory Marks
🎶 "Midnight Ride" - Orville Peck, Kylie Minogue, Diplo
🎶 "The Heart Wants What It Wants" - Selena Gomez
🎶 "I miss you, I'm sorry" - Gracie Abrams
🎶 "Die A Happy Man" - Thomas Rhett
🎶 "Side Effects Of The Heart" - Alex Hall
🎶 "Flawless" - The Neighbourhood
🎶 "One And Only" - Adele
🎶 "Under the Tree" - Sam Palladio
🎶 "Fancy Like" - Walker Hayes, Kesha
🎶 "Ours (Taylor's Version)" - Taylor Swift
🎶 "golden hour - Orchestral Version (Instrumental)" - JVKE
🎶 "Coffee In The Morning" - Jeremy Jordan
🎶 "Sunday Crossword" - J. Maya
🎶 "Share Your Address" - Ben Platt
🎶 "Like Whiskey" - Dixon Dallas
🎶 "Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)" - Orville Peck, Elton John
🎶 "Imagine - Acoustic" - Ben Platt
And you just know Ashley James is gifting us with some masterpiece cowboy smut 🌶️🌶️
"You're a forbidden fruit that I shouldn't be tasting, yet here I am. Fucking consumed by you."
"Choking on the cock of your best friend's son. What a filthy fucking man you are."
"Fuck, you look damn good on your knees for me, D."
🩺 Tropes 🩺
🤠 One Night Stand
🤠 Dad's Best Friend
🤠 Forbidden Romance
🤠 Secret Romance
🤠 Doctor x Bull Rider
🤠 Grumpy x Sunshine
🤠 Age Gap
🤠 Small Town Romance
Book Edit - https://www.instagram.com/p/C-xL9_tAt...
September 4, 2024
4.5 stars- Age gap is one of my favorite tropes and this was in my opinion very well done, I throughly enjoyed the whole story, I liked both Colt and William, their connection was strong, I enjoyed Colt tempting Will and taking charge of things (so sexy) and once Will acknowledged his true feelings I was gone for him.
Side characters were also enjoyable, Roger, Max, Trish, Shooter and we got to know a bit more about Conrad and Whit (so excited for their book next)
Cant wait for November so I can go back to Copper Lake!
Side characters were also enjoyable, Roger, Max, Trish, Shooter and we got to know a bit more about Conrad and Whit (so excited for their book next)
Cant wait for November so I can go back to Copper Lake!
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October 4, 2024
3.5*** stars
audio: 5 stars
Yeah, the story itself (Dad’s best friend) didn’t do all that much for me but having Aiden Snow (and Teddy Hamilton) keeping me company while I kept working on the DIY for my daughter has been a pleasure still.
And this scene was pretty funny though:
So far this series doesn’t really seem to be for me but hell, if I don’t look forward to the next one. Whit and Conrad, the two ex-husbands, have me super intrigued and I hope the author brings at least Aiden Snow back for their audio. He’d be perfect for Conrad.
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Copper Lake Series
Book 1 - Eight Seconds to Ride - dropped
Book 2 - Dirt Road Secrets
Book 3 - Burning the Midnight Oil
Book 4 - The History Between Us - 3.5 stars
Book 5 - Every Promise Broken - TBR release 11/24
audio: 5 stars
Yeah, the story itself (Dad’s best friend) didn’t do all that much for me but having Aiden Snow (and Teddy Hamilton) keeping me company while I kept working on the DIY for my daughter has been a pleasure still.
And this scene was pretty funny though:
“Don’t fucking stop,” he growls.
“Colt, we can’t keep going. Your friend just walked in on us.”“Don’t mind me!” Shooter calls out, words muffled by the door. “I’ll wait right here. You two finish whatever the hell that was.”
“This is not funny, Colt.”
“Yes, the fuck, it is.”“One question before I let you guys get back to doing the nasty,” Shooter hollers out again. “Why the fuck didn’t I know you were getting dicked down by our doctor, Colt? I thought we were buddies!”
So far this series doesn’t really seem to be for me but hell, if I don’t look forward to the next one. Whit and Conrad, the two ex-husbands, have me super intrigued and I hope the author brings at least Aiden Snow back for their audio. He’d be perfect for Conrad.
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Copper Lake Series
Book 1 - Eight Seconds to Ride - dropped
Book 2 - Dirt Road Secrets
Book 3 - Burning the Midnight Oil
Book 4 - The History Between Us - 3.5 stars
Book 5 - Every Promise Broken - TBR release 11/24
August 23, 2024
I am REALLY enjoying this series. It's got this found family vibe with cowboys/bull riders and SPICE! I was lucky enough to get an ARC and was beyond excited. While I have only read book 1, I felt comfortable reading this one out of order and did not feel like I was missing on any of previous plots. This book was HOT! We have dad's best friend, steamy one night stand, a hot young bull rider, an older put together doctor, the temptress if you will and of course all of the side characters. I LOVED Colt. He had so much swagger. Not an ounce of self doubt. Just confident in his abilities and himself. He has been around. He doesn't think about settling down until he can't stop thinking about it. Then we have William. His exact opposite. The "older" man who has been married and divorced. The new town doctor who has settled with where he is in life. Colt's dad's best friend. GAHHH the tension between these two was palpable. The build up was done WELL Ashley! We kept getting these snippets of William about to give in and then he wouldn't. I think Ashley did a really good job describing the emotions both of these guys were feeling throughout all of this as well. Colt has been injured and is not able to do what he loves most. While William is feeling shameful for his behavior and not sure how to get around that.
Colt is going crazy. He had to have surgery after falling off of a bull and is having a hard time relearning how to do everything with his other hands. He can't drive. He can't get dressed. He feels helpless. All of his buddies are off for the rodeo while he is stuck at his parent's house. The one shiny thing is that William has moved back to town and is his new doctor. The same William who has none literally his whole life. The same William who he had a STEAMY drunken night with two years ago. The same William who he now wants to see unravel again. But William has drawn a line in the sand. He won't go there again with Colt. It was a mistake is what he says, but Colt can read people pretty well. And the way that William's body is responding is saying other things. Which is why Colt makes it his mission to explore more with William. But when William turns him down again the self doubt comes into play. Maybe he cared about him more than William did. Maybe he isn't worth it, but then William surprises him by making an effort. They are going to have a go at this and see what happens. But will that last if Colt's dad finds out before they tell him? Will William stick to his promises given the history between them?
William feels like a terrible person. He had a moment a few years ago with the one person he shouldn't have...his best friend's son. And MAN what a moment it was. And now, two years later, he finds himself back in Colt's orbit. William has moved home to take care of his dad. He absolutely will NOT go down the road that is Colt. Even if his body is telling him something different. He will be strong in this one thing. But Colt is trying REALLY hard to break down his walls. And William is only a man so he decides one night. One night to get this tension out. Then he will be able to move on but he can't...move on that is. He finds himself thinking a lot about Colt and what he feels for him. He wants more but can he get over himself in order to be who Colt deserves? Can he look Colt's dad in the eye and not feel ashamed over his feelings?
I really enjoyed watching both of these characters navigate uncharted territory. Their feelings. The taboo that is their relationship. Their friends. It was all sooo juicy. The spice in this one was off the charts. Just HOT yall. I loved watching William be there for Colt after he had been pushing him away for so long. I loved watching Colt embrace that. They were just so great together! I can't wait to read the other books in this series. But I REALLY can't wait for Whit and Conrad. I just KNOW their book is going to break my heart and then mend it right along with those two.
Thank you to Ashley for the ARC for this one in exchange for an honest review! It was truly a pleasure :)
Colt is going crazy. He had to have surgery after falling off of a bull and is having a hard time relearning how to do everything with his other hands. He can't drive. He can't get dressed. He feels helpless. All of his buddies are off for the rodeo while he is stuck at his parent's house. The one shiny thing is that William has moved back to town and is his new doctor. The same William who has none literally his whole life. The same William who he had a STEAMY drunken night with two years ago. The same William who he now wants to see unravel again. But William has drawn a line in the sand. He won't go there again with Colt. It was a mistake is what he says, but Colt can read people pretty well. And the way that William's body is responding is saying other things. Which is why Colt makes it his mission to explore more with William. But when William turns him down again the self doubt comes into play. Maybe he cared about him more than William did. Maybe he isn't worth it, but then William surprises him by making an effort. They are going to have a go at this and see what happens. But will that last if Colt's dad finds out before they tell him? Will William stick to his promises given the history between them?
William feels like a terrible person. He had a moment a few years ago with the one person he shouldn't have...his best friend's son. And MAN what a moment it was. And now, two years later, he finds himself back in Colt's orbit. William has moved home to take care of his dad. He absolutely will NOT go down the road that is Colt. Even if his body is telling him something different. He will be strong in this one thing. But Colt is trying REALLY hard to break down his walls. And William is only a man so he decides one night. One night to get this tension out. Then he will be able to move on but he can't...move on that is. He finds himself thinking a lot about Colt and what he feels for him. He wants more but can he get over himself in order to be who Colt deserves? Can he look Colt's dad in the eye and not feel ashamed over his feelings?
I really enjoyed watching both of these characters navigate uncharted territory. Their feelings. The taboo that is their relationship. Their friends. It was all sooo juicy. The spice in this one was off the charts. Just HOT yall. I loved watching William be there for Colt after he had been pushing him away for so long. I loved watching Colt embrace that. They were just so great together! I can't wait to read the other books in this series. But I REALLY can't wait for Whit and Conrad. I just KNOW their book is going to break my heart and then mend it right along with those two.
Thank you to Ashley for the ARC for this one in exchange for an honest review! It was truly a pleasure :)
September 3, 2024
❝ I watch them interact for a moment, their closeness, and it's like I finally understand William's hesitancy. What would my father say if he knew I slept with one of his best friends? What does that say about me? ❞
This one got me on choke hold. It grabbed my throat and didn't let go. Loved the tension and chemistry between Colt and his doctor, William, but it was so fucking frustrating for the majority of the book. The nonstop push-and-pull between the mcs? The sketchy sex scenes? I ate it all up. Like, I was there. My spirit was there. My eyes were laser-focused. So for me this book lived up to its 'forbidden' tagline. Colt getting railed up by his 'pseudo' uncle basically. Gagged me so much. The last chapters solidified my rating!
August 23, 2024
This was an angsty, secret relationship with a bit of a forbidden factor. We have a dad's Best Friend, a cowboy, and a sexy secret of a romance.
This was my first read in the series but I didn't feel lost at all. I saw that this was an Age Gap MM Romance and I was sold. Throw in some horses and a doctor and we have a scenario I can't say no to.
The story mostly held up to that for me. These two meet out of town and have a hot and heavy night, which they never plan to talk about again. Now, a few years later, there are consequences to those moments of pleasure. And there are risks to a lifelong friendship.
I think I was missing a bit of the romance I wanted to see. But if you like your romance secret and angsty, then you'll be really happy. I think it didn't have to be quite as dragged out as it was, yet the book also wasn't that long... so maybe it's just me.
I would read another from this author though, so I consider that a win too.
4 stars
3 on the spice scale
*Thank you to The Author Agency & the author for an ARC of this title.*
This was my first read in the series but I didn't feel lost at all. I saw that this was an Age Gap MM Romance and I was sold. Throw in some horses and a doctor and we have a scenario I can't say no to.
The story mostly held up to that for me. These two meet out of town and have a hot and heavy night, which they never plan to talk about again. Now, a few years later, there are consequences to those moments of pleasure. And there are risks to a lifelong friendship.
I think I was missing a bit of the romance I wanted to see. But if you like your romance secret and angsty, then you'll be really happy. I think it didn't have to be quite as dragged out as it was, yet the book also wasn't that long... so maybe it's just me.
I would read another from this author though, so I consider that a win too.
4 stars
3 on the spice scale
*Thank you to The Author Agency & the author for an ARC of this title.*
September 3, 2024
While I definitely enjoyed this I was also a disappointed. I didn’t understand why these two wanted a more serious relationship because we never saw them interact more than hooking up a few times and Colt making William uncomfortable with his flirting. They didn’t have any moments showing more, we were just told they have feelings and that’s it.
I loved both Colt’s and William’s relationships with Will’s dad Roger. That was a highlight of the book along with Winnie. She’s a sweet dog who I loved reading about!
I wish that in one book the coming out to the person that the couple is hiding from, in this book Colt’s dad, was done without being caught in the act of kissing or having sex. I know it’s done for dramatic purposes but I think seeing the couple having that control would be a refreshing change. I also hate it when the “I love yous” happen when a character is telling someone else in front of the significant other. I don’t understand how that’s romantic in any way.
I did love seeing Shooter again being his cocky self, he’s just so much funnier in everyone else’s book! The friendships in this series are fantastic and I wish we got to see everyone together more.
Colt was a great character, he’s fun and very caring. I do feel like we only scratched the surface with him and almost every time he was with William he was smirking. He never had a relationship before and I wanted to watch him grown more instead of being told about it.
One overall see phrase in this book is “I bit down on my molars”. The same phrase is even used in the sneak peak of Whit and Conrad’s book. It’s overused and now it is definitely going to jump out at me every time I read this author. Between that and all the smirking.
One other thing that has bothered me in this series is the women. They are seen as housewives only. Colt’s mom always had an apron on and was in the kitchen. I don’t know many people who constantly wear aprons, it’s such an old fashioned way of describing a “good little housewife”. The women of this town need to be portrayed as more independent and not just in the background so the men can have all the fun.
I wish this book delivered more but it was definitely just ok. I have high hopes for Whit and Conrad and I hope we get some really good time on page for them to reconnect.
This book was filled with the characters spending time with everyone else and I felt like the relationship was secondary.
I loved both Colt’s and William’s relationships with Will’s dad Roger. That was a highlight of the book along with Winnie. She’s a sweet dog who I loved reading about!
I wish that in one book the coming out to the person that the couple is hiding from, in this book Colt’s dad, was done without being caught in the act of kissing or having sex. I know it’s done for dramatic purposes but I think seeing the couple having that control would be a refreshing change. I also hate it when the “I love yous” happen when a character is telling someone else in front of the significant other. I don’t understand how that’s romantic in any way.
I did love seeing Shooter again being his cocky self, he’s just so much funnier in everyone else’s book! The friendships in this series are fantastic and I wish we got to see everyone together more.
Colt was a great character, he’s fun and very caring. I do feel like we only scratched the surface with him and almost every time he was with William he was smirking. He never had a relationship before and I wanted to watch him grown more instead of being told about it.
One overall see phrase in this book is “I bit down on my molars”. The same phrase is even used in the sneak peak of Whit and Conrad’s book. It’s overused and now it is definitely going to jump out at me every time I read this author. Between that and all the smirking.
One other thing that has bothered me in this series is the women. They are seen as housewives only. Colt’s mom always had an apron on and was in the kitchen. I don’t know many people who constantly wear aprons, it’s such an old fashioned way of describing a “good little housewife”. The women of this town need to be portrayed as more independent and not just in the background so the men can have all the fun.
I wish this book delivered more but it was definitely just ok. I have high hopes for Whit and Conrad and I hope we get some really good time on page for them to reconnect.
This book was filled with the characters spending time with everyone else and I felt like the relationship was secondary.
August 22, 2024
So good! I loved Colt and William’s story, there’s something so hot about a secret forbidden relationship. The tension and chemistry between these two was incredible. Not only was this one hot and spicy it was also super sweet and had me swooning. This series is so good and I can’t wait for the next book!
August 15, 2024
Colt + William
-mm romance
-cowboy romance
-small town
-dads best friend
-secret relationship
-second chance
omgggg these two were so hottt!! but they also got me all up in my feelers!! my heart really felt for colt a couple times & im glad it didn’t give out from the tension!! but him also being daddy? that was a little unexpected & i am here! for! it!!
-mm romance
-cowboy romance
-small town
-dads best friend
-secret relationship
-second chance
omgggg these two were so hottt!! but they also got me all up in my feelers!! my heart really felt for colt a couple times & im glad it didn’t give out from the tension!! but him also being daddy? that was a little unexpected & i am here! for! it!!
August 30, 2024
*FULL ARC REVIEW *
I love a good age gap, forbidden, dad best friend all wrapped in one. The history between us was definitely that book. I love a good "will they, won't they" moment. I thought Colt was super funny when I got snippets of him from other books so I was so excited to read this one. I love him & William together, although William tried his hardest to resist Colt. IYKYK.
Overall I really enjoyed this book & can't wait for the next one. Although I'm not ready for this series to be over.
Let's just say how Ashley's writes some of the best first kiss scenes I've ever read 🥵🥵
Add this to your TBR if you like >>>
-Small Town
-Dads Best Friend
-Age Gap
-Forbidden
-Grumpy/Sunshine
-Doctor x Bull Rider
4 ⭐
3 🌶️
I love a good age gap, forbidden, dad best friend all wrapped in one. The history between us was definitely that book. I love a good "will they, won't they" moment. I thought Colt was super funny when I got snippets of him from other books so I was so excited to read this one. I love him & William together, although William tried his hardest to resist Colt. IYKYK.
Overall I really enjoyed this book & can't wait for the next one. Although I'm not ready for this series to be over.
Let's just say how Ashley's writes some of the best first kiss scenes I've ever read 🥵🥵
Add this to your TBR if you like >>>
-Small Town
-Dads Best Friend
-Age Gap
-Forbidden
-Grumpy/Sunshine
-Doctor x Bull Rider
4 ⭐
3 🌶️
September 2, 2024
So, because this book isn't properly labeled - does not even have a cover yet on here - I had no idea this was a part of the Copper Lake series until I was already reading it. So....I'm a little out of order, as I haven't read the first three yet. Ah, oh well. Reading this, aside from mentions of the past MC's, I was able to read this as a standalone easily.
So this actually, for me, instead of being really good in the first half and dropping off in the second, was the opposite.
This took me some time to get into. Mainly, because of Colt. I didn't warm up to him as a character for quite awhile.
I don't think I'm much of a fan of characters who never take anything seriously, or almost never. Even in real life, if people never take anything seriously, ever, I get annoyed with that. I get that life shouldn't always be taken seriously, but at the same time some things should be taken seriously and be handled in a mature, serious way. It's just the way it is.
So aside from like...2 or 3 instances of very short lived guilt from Colt, he was absolutely shameless, and not in a good or endearing way. He didn't start to show another side to him until well into the book. I started to warm up to him then, as he calmed down a little, started to take some things more seriously, and showed the good heart he has beneath all the bluster and bravado.
Really, if he hadn't improved as a character, I probably would have left this at 3 stars. But what was probably a 3 star first half, turned into a 5 star second half, thus rounding that out to 4 stars. Because Colt improved, and we also got to see why these two fell in love as well.
That was another thing about the first half. Because Colt was being, honestly, annoying as fuck, and very persistent (in a non-charming way tbh) and also William, Colt's father's best friend, was being so resistant because he was actually taking it seriously and felt very guilt ridden, I wasn't really understanding the pull between them.
Or more accurately, the pull William felt toward Colt. It felt like purely sex between them for a good while there - even as William resisted for at least 50ish percent of this - especially on Colt's end, and they didn't have much of any bonding moments or moments to build a real connection, so I was wondering why William was finding it so hard to resist Colt and why William was so special that Colt was breaking his pattern of one and done for him.
Thankfully, when Max, Colt's dad, eventually finds out, he does react negatively and I like that it took time for him to come around, too. It wasn't just an easy reveal and easy fix. He even punches William once, too.
But everyone else reacted way too easily and calmly for my tastes. In fact, the only ones who had a real problem, moral dilemma, who freaked out about it all, was William and Max. They honestly had appropriate, understandable reactions - and in William's case, resistance - because yeah, they're both legal, consenting adults, but at the end of the day he's over 20 years older than Colt, and he HAS known Colt since he was a baby - even if he did move to Seattle for about 10 years when Colt was a preteen - and he IS his father's best friend.
Honestly, the way people react to complete strangers' relationships on the internet - more often celebs - the fact that people in town wouldn't have much of an opinion or reaction? (We get nothing about how people react to them out and about in town once it's known to friends and family) I didn't buy it for one second. And aside from Max, the mother at least should have had a strong reaction too, at least at first, but nothing from her. I think William's father could have had some reaction, any reaction, but nada there.
Like? It doesn't ring true to me. Not that it has to be a constant angst fest with everyone hating on their relationship all the time, but at least initial reactions should have been bigger - more than just Max, although his being the biggest negative reaction makes sense.
But instead we barely get anything and it's found out way too late in the book so things get resolved fairly quickly and it's just a tad disappointing. All that, and being annoyed with Colt's character in the first half, means a star off from me.
BUT not to say I didn't enjoy this, because I did. Especially in the second half. We really got to see much more of William and Colt together outside of sex - as hot as the sex was on top of that, which damn yes they were (also I loved how William remained the top and they didn't switch) - and see why these two would fall for each other. I really started to feel the connection then and warm up to Colt a lot, so I was really happy, overall, with the second half of this book.
I also love juicy drama, so I loved the way Max found out about them.
I also love people walking in on a couple, whether it's kissing or much more, discovering they're a thing or even if they already know they're a thing - idk why, I just do - and Colt's friend walking in on them fucking was so great (even though...why would you just walk into someone's house without knocking, even if you are close friends? 😭) and hot, even if it ruined the mood. But I love that shit, so that was a big plus for me too 😂
So overall, this was very good, and I definitely recommend it. And maybe people won't be as put off by Colt at first as I was (even though his blase attitude about potentially ruining a decades long friendship by getting with his dad's best friend is still something I can't get over) and so you'll love this even more than I did.
So definitely an overall win, and I can't wait to read the next one and see how Whit and Conrad make their way back to each other (although maybe I should read the first three first...we'll see).
Can't wait for more! 😘
So this actually, for me, instead of being really good in the first half and dropping off in the second, was the opposite.
This took me some time to get into. Mainly, because of Colt. I didn't warm up to him as a character for quite awhile.
I don't think I'm much of a fan of characters who never take anything seriously, or almost never. Even in real life, if people never take anything seriously, ever, I get annoyed with that. I get that life shouldn't always be taken seriously, but at the same time some things should be taken seriously and be handled in a mature, serious way. It's just the way it is.
So aside from like...2 or 3 instances of very short lived guilt from Colt, he was absolutely shameless, and not in a good or endearing way. He didn't start to show another side to him until well into the book. I started to warm up to him then, as he calmed down a little, started to take some things more seriously, and showed the good heart he has beneath all the bluster and bravado.
Really, if he hadn't improved as a character, I probably would have left this at 3 stars. But what was probably a 3 star first half, turned into a 5 star second half, thus rounding that out to 4 stars. Because Colt improved, and we also got to see why these two fell in love as well.
That was another thing about the first half. Because Colt was being, honestly, annoying as fuck, and very persistent (in a non-charming way tbh) and also William, Colt's father's best friend, was being so resistant because he was actually taking it seriously and felt very guilt ridden, I wasn't really understanding the pull between them.
Or more accurately, the pull William felt toward Colt. It felt like purely sex between them for a good while there - even as William resisted for at least 50ish percent of this - especially on Colt's end, and they didn't have much of any bonding moments or moments to build a real connection, so I was wondering why William was finding it so hard to resist Colt and why William was so special that Colt was breaking his pattern of one and done for him.
Thankfully, when Max, Colt's dad, eventually finds out, he does react negatively and I like that it took time for him to come around, too. It wasn't just an easy reveal and easy fix. He even punches William once, too.
But everyone else reacted way too easily and calmly for my tastes. In fact, the only ones who had a real problem, moral dilemma, who freaked out about it all, was William and Max. They honestly had appropriate, understandable reactions - and in William's case, resistance - because yeah, they're both legal, consenting adults, but at the end of the day he's over 20 years older than Colt, and he HAS known Colt since he was a baby - even if he did move to Seattle for about 10 years when Colt was a preteen - and he IS his father's best friend.
Honestly, the way people react to complete strangers' relationships on the internet - more often celebs - the fact that people in town wouldn't have much of an opinion or reaction? (We get nothing about how people react to them out and about in town once it's known to friends and family) I didn't buy it for one second. And aside from Max, the mother at least should have had a strong reaction too, at least at first, but nothing from her. I think William's father could have had some reaction, any reaction, but nada there.
Like? It doesn't ring true to me. Not that it has to be a constant angst fest with everyone hating on their relationship all the time, but at least initial reactions should have been bigger - more than just Max, although his being the biggest negative reaction makes sense.
But instead we barely get anything and it's found out way too late in the book so things get resolved fairly quickly and it's just a tad disappointing. All that, and being annoyed with Colt's character in the first half, means a star off from me.
BUT not to say I didn't enjoy this, because I did. Especially in the second half. We really got to see much more of William and Colt together outside of sex - as hot as the sex was on top of that, which damn yes they were (also I loved how William remained the top and they didn't switch) - and see why these two would fall for each other. I really started to feel the connection then and warm up to Colt a lot, so I was really happy, overall, with the second half of this book.
I also love juicy drama, so I loved the way Max found out about them.
I also love people walking in on a couple, whether it's kissing or much more, discovering they're a thing or even if they already know they're a thing - idk why, I just do - and Colt's friend walking in on them fucking was so great (even though...why would you just walk into someone's house without knocking, even if you are close friends? 😭) and hot, even if it ruined the mood. But I love that shit, so that was a big plus for me too 😂
So overall, this was very good, and I definitely recommend it. And maybe people won't be as put off by Colt at first as I was (even though his blase attitude about potentially ruining a decades long friendship by getting with his dad's best friend is still something I can't get over) and so you'll love this even more than I did.
So definitely an overall win, and I can't wait to read the next one and see how Whit and Conrad make their way back to each other (although maybe I should read the first three first...we'll see).
Can't wait for more! 😘
September 9, 2024
The Doc and the Bull Rider
The setting is Copper Lake a small friendly town with lovely side characters. Again I’ve read this one without knowing what number it is in the series or if it matters.
What does matter to me is that I loved this story of Cole the Rodeo Bull Rider and William the town Doctor. This relationship has quite a big age gap between them. That is not the issue for either of the. Their relationship is explosively hot. 🥵 🧨
The problem is William is Max’s best friend since grade school, and Max is Cole’s dad. 🥺😱
What kept me turning the pages was waiting for William to finally accept that age doesn’t matter here, and to stop worrying that his best friend will kill him for loving his son.
All of this happens while Cole is recuperating from an accident in the Arena when a bull stomped on his shoulder which took him out of the running in Rodeo events for nearly a year.
Even though William is much older, I loved how Cole was the one with the most optimistic attitude and didn’t allow miscommunications or disagreements to grow and fester.
Yep, I enjoyed this a lot, particularly as the ‘shoe dropping’ at 80% wasn’t between the MC’s this time. Can’t wait to get more reads set at Copper Lake. Hope the MC’s are as adorable as Cole and William. There are a few side characters here whose stories I want to know more about, especially Conrad and Whit, who were once married but now divorced, both involved with new men, but methinks one is still pining for what was lost. 😞 💔
This was a lovely weekend d read for me and I suggest adding it to your TBR, you won’t regret it. There are no TW’s needed here unless you are scared of the Bulls. However there is mention in passing, of the death of an MC’s parent.
The setting is Copper Lake a small friendly town with lovely side characters. Again I’ve read this one without knowing what number it is in the series or if it matters.
What does matter to me is that I loved this story of Cole the Rodeo Bull Rider and William the town Doctor. This relationship has quite a big age gap between them. That is not the issue for either of the. Their relationship is explosively hot. 🥵 🧨
The problem is William is Max’s best friend since grade school, and Max is Cole’s dad. 🥺😱
What kept me turning the pages was waiting for William to finally accept that age doesn’t matter here, and to stop worrying that his best friend will kill him for loving his son.
All of this happens while Cole is recuperating from an accident in the Arena when a bull stomped on his shoulder which took him out of the running in Rodeo events for nearly a year.
Even though William is much older, I loved how Cole was the one with the most optimistic attitude and didn’t allow miscommunications or disagreements to grow and fester.
Yep, I enjoyed this a lot, particularly as the ‘shoe dropping’ at 80% wasn’t between the MC’s this time. Can’t wait to get more reads set at Copper Lake. Hope the MC’s are as adorable as Cole and William. There are a few side characters here whose stories I want to know more about, especially Conrad and Whit, who were once married but now divorced, both involved with new men, but methinks one is still pining for what was lost. 😞 💔
This was a lovely weekend d read for me and I suggest adding it to your TBR, you won’t regret it. There are no TW’s needed here unless you are scared of the Bulls. However there is mention in passing, of the death of an MC’s parent.
August 30, 2024
"Something so wrong has never felt so damn good."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌶️🌶️🌶️
10/10! This book is age gap, dad’s best friend, forbidden romance perfection!! Ashley has done it again, making this my new favourite of the bunch (I still love you Xander & Cope 🫶🏻) But seriously, how can you top a young injured bull rider lusting after an older doctor, who also happens to be his dad’s best friend? Go ahead.. I’ll wait 😄
Colt is such a confident, shameless flirt, always stirring the pot (in a rather Shooter-esque fashion one might say), but he is also endlessly caring and mature. The glimpses of a vulnerable young man that we see through the book make him so endearing and I loved how he pushed William out of his comfort zone.
I ADORED William’s character so much! His internal battle with his desires vs his morals, and responsibilities as a friend to Colt’s dad, felt so real! His continued concerns about setting boundaries, and his hard stance on never repeating their one night, only helped to ratchet up the tension between the two!
And let me tell you, the tension was TENSIONING in this book!!!! It’s a feast for anyone who loves a torturous teasing, flirty banter, and hot as hell “we can’t/shouldn’t do this” moments! Despite the forbidden nature of their relationship, I loved the mutual respect that Colt & Will had for each other through it all, even when things get tough.
I also have to honourably mention that it has a few of my favourite Shooter moments of the whole damn series! I know I say that every time, but ASHLEY.. how do you keep making them better?! 😂🙌🏻
A phenomenal read for Copper Lake fans with so many familiar faces, forbidden age gap goodness, hilarious exchanges and spicy stolen moments!!
August 19, 2024
4.5 stars
I am absolutely in love with the Cooper Lake Series. The fictional town created by the author and the characters are just so captivating. The forbidden romance between Colt and William had me hooked, and I enjoyed every bit of it.
Colt, a happy-go-lucky person we met in the previous books, is now recovering from an injury at his parents' home. William, who moved to Cooper Lake to take over his father's practice, happens to be Colt's new doctor. They share a steamy past, but William is hesitant to rekindle their relationship because he is also his best friend's son.
I loved how Colt relentlessly pursued William and how their push-and-pull dynamic unfolded. When William finally gave in, their intimate scenes were intense and satisfying. Despite their concerns about societal judgment and Colt's parents, it was rewarding to see them find happiness together.
Roger's supportive role and Shooter's hilarious presence added richness to the story. Although the next book featuring Conrad and Whit will be the series finale, I can't wait to dive into their story and savor every moment of it. I highly recommend checking out this series.
* I received an ARC copy from The Author Agency and this is my honest review *
I am absolutely in love with the Cooper Lake Series. The fictional town created by the author and the characters are just so captivating. The forbidden romance between Colt and William had me hooked, and I enjoyed every bit of it.
Colt, a happy-go-lucky person we met in the previous books, is now recovering from an injury at his parents' home. William, who moved to Cooper Lake to take over his father's practice, happens to be Colt's new doctor. They share a steamy past, but William is hesitant to rekindle their relationship because he is also his best friend's son.
I loved how Colt relentlessly pursued William and how their push-and-pull dynamic unfolded. When William finally gave in, their intimate scenes were intense and satisfying. Despite their concerns about societal judgment and Colt's parents, it was rewarding to see them find happiness together.
Roger's supportive role and Shooter's hilarious presence added richness to the story. Although the next book featuring Conrad and Whit will be the series finale, I can't wait to dive into their story and savor every moment of it. I highly recommend checking out this series.
* I received an ARC copy from The Author Agency and this is my honest review *
August 30, 2024
3.5⭐️ While I found the inner monologues a little wordy, I was really wanting to get back to this book every time I set it down. The spice was everything❤️
October 3, 2024
Audio re-read
Loved the narrators, very appropriate for the characters.
4.5 stars
This was very good. I loved Colt and William. And I can't wait for the final story.
Loved the narrators, very appropriate for the characters.
4.5 stars
This was very good. I loved Colt and William. And I can't wait for the final story.
August 28, 2024
I really enjoyed this book and read it at one go in just a day. While this is a slow burn William and Colt’s attraction is white hot and push and pull is scorching. William is Max’s best friend who happens to be Colt’s dad. This and the age gap are two major hurdles these two need to overcome to get to their HEA. And it’s not a linear path let me tell you. I liked both characters and the age gap isn’t apparent other than the fact that Colt is a bit cocky, but that’s honestly to be expected being at the top of his Rodeo game. William is more a sweet steady presence except when it comes to Colt where his self control goes out the window. They have more in common than you’d think with having big parental shoes to fill from a young age and they bond well over that
These two are a little all over the place with the attraction they feel pushing them hither tither and the will they won’t they gives an amazing slow burn but they also oscillate quite a bit between guilt and giving in with some changing their mind thrown in to the mix to make this an even more twisty journey to an HEA. I’m not sure how I feel about Max being kept in the dark even as they decide to give in and are exploring their connection but I can see where they were coming from and that ending was so sweet.
Expect
* Slow burn
* Dirty talk
* Dad’s Best Friend
* Small Town
* Doctor x Bull Rider
* Grumpy Sunshine
* Age Gap
* MM romance
* Forbidden vibes
* One Night Stand
These two are a little all over the place with the attraction they feel pushing them hither tither and the will they won’t they gives an amazing slow burn but they also oscillate quite a bit between guilt and giving in with some changing their mind thrown in to the mix to make this an even more twisty journey to an HEA. I’m not sure how I feel about Max being kept in the dark even as they decide to give in and are exploring their connection but I can see where they were coming from and that ending was so sweet.
Expect
* Slow burn
* Dirty talk
* Dad’s Best Friend
* Small Town
* Doctor x Bull Rider
* Grumpy Sunshine
* Age Gap
* MM romance
* Forbidden vibes
* One Night Stand
August 27, 2024
4/5 ⭐️ 3/5 🌶️
- Bull rider X doctor
- Age gap
- Best friend’s son
- Small town
- One night stand
Colt and Will’s story was just adorable. I enjoyed the roller coaster of emotions that they went through starting from their one night stand to finally getting their happy ending. Colt constantly pushing Will’s buttons was just as fun as Will’s dirty talk when things got steamy. I loved how possessive he was of Colt with all that ‘mine’ talk. You could see the specific moments each one fell more in love with each other.
Will was pretty hesitant to take the step to explore his relationship with Colt, but once he realised how much happier and freer he was with him, he was all in. Their chemistry was insane in and out of the bedroom.
The forbidden nature of their relationship made it all the more hotter and intense, especially trying to hide it from people. It was expected that Colt’s dad would be shocked and mad when he found out but the surprising reaction came from Will’s father, Roger. I adored the bond between Colt and Roger, it was so special and warm, he was the number one supporter for their relationship.
Anyone that is a fan of a forbidden, age gap, MM romance would eat this right up!
- Bull rider X doctor
- Age gap
- Best friend’s son
- Small town
- One night stand
Colt and Will’s story was just adorable. I enjoyed the roller coaster of emotions that they went through starting from their one night stand to finally getting their happy ending. Colt constantly pushing Will’s buttons was just as fun as Will’s dirty talk when things got steamy. I loved how possessive he was of Colt with all that ‘mine’ talk. You could see the specific moments each one fell more in love with each other.
Will was pretty hesitant to take the step to explore his relationship with Colt, but once he realised how much happier and freer he was with him, he was all in. Their chemistry was insane in and out of the bedroom.
The forbidden nature of their relationship made it all the more hotter and intense, especially trying to hide it from people. It was expected that Colt’s dad would be shocked and mad when he found out but the surprising reaction came from Will’s father, Roger. I adored the bond between Colt and Roger, it was so special and warm, he was the number one supporter for their relationship.
Anyone that is a fan of a forbidden, age gap, MM romance would eat this right up!
August 20, 2024
The History Between Us is book four in the Copper Lake series. This MM dad's best friend small town romance story is about Colt and William.
Colt Bishop is a professional bull rider. He is flirty, cocky, and in his early twenties. William Andino is a doctor. He is a by the book kind of man and in his mid-forties. William is also best friends with Colt's dad. William was living in Seattle for the past ten years and recently moved back to Copper Lake to take over his father's practice. Colt was in a rodeo accident and had shoulder surgery. During his recovery, he went to see his primary doctor, Roger Andino. At his appointment, Colt was shocked when William walked in. He wasn't aware that Roger had retired and that William was taking over for him. William realized he was not going to be able to keep Colt as a patient given the history between them. Two years ago when William was living in Seattle, Colt went there to visit a buddy. It just so happened that Colt ran into William at a bar. They hooked up that night and had not been in touch about it since.
There was so much tension with these two, and I was excited to see what would happen. William was adamant that their hook up was a mistake and that it could not happen again. Although he was attracted to Colt, he had a hard time giving in because of the age difference and the fact that Colt's dad was his best friend. But Colt doesn't make it easy on him, and when William finally gives in, these two were hot together. Their chemistry was amazing and I couldn't get enough of the dirty talk from both of them. I enjoyed seeing Colt and William fall for each other, and I couldn’t wait to find out how their story would end.
Since Colt's friends were gone on the rodeo circuit, we didn't get to see much of the gang from the previous books. We did get to meet and fall in love with William's father, Roger. He was such a sweet old man. There were a couple of scenes with Conrad and Whit, and it definitely made me even more eager for their book next.
I received an advanced copy of this book, and this is my honest review.
Colt Bishop is a professional bull rider. He is flirty, cocky, and in his early twenties. William Andino is a doctor. He is a by the book kind of man and in his mid-forties. William is also best friends with Colt's dad. William was living in Seattle for the past ten years and recently moved back to Copper Lake to take over his father's practice. Colt was in a rodeo accident and had shoulder surgery. During his recovery, he went to see his primary doctor, Roger Andino. At his appointment, Colt was shocked when William walked in. He wasn't aware that Roger had retired and that William was taking over for him. William realized he was not going to be able to keep Colt as a patient given the history between them. Two years ago when William was living in Seattle, Colt went there to visit a buddy. It just so happened that Colt ran into William at a bar. They hooked up that night and had not been in touch about it since.
There was so much tension with these two, and I was excited to see what would happen. William was adamant that their hook up was a mistake and that it could not happen again. Although he was attracted to Colt, he had a hard time giving in because of the age difference and the fact that Colt's dad was his best friend. But Colt doesn't make it easy on him, and when William finally gives in, these two were hot together. Their chemistry was amazing and I couldn't get enough of the dirty talk from both of them. I enjoyed seeing Colt and William fall for each other, and I couldn’t wait to find out how their story would end.
Since Colt's friends were gone on the rodeo circuit, we didn't get to see much of the gang from the previous books. We did get to meet and fall in love with William's father, Roger. He was such a sweet old man. There were a couple of scenes with Conrad and Whit, and it definitely made me even more eager for their book next.
I received an advanced copy of this book, and this is my honest review.
September 3, 2024
3.75⭐️
I’m such a sucker for forbidden romance because the tension is always so intense 🔥🔥🔥
Colt is such a little sh*t so it’s no surprise Will couldn’t resist him. They’re great together and I loved how Will becomes all possessive and dominant during sex (it’s always the quiet ones, right?).
I was really nervous about how things would go with Colt’s dad and his friendship with Will. In the end, I think Will and Colt handled it all pretty well and I can totally see them being happy together forever. The “reveal” was too cliché for my liking though and the issue with Max was resolved too fast.
The first part of the book was awesome but I did feel like some parts got a bit repetitive. Even so, I’m loving this series! Book 1 is still my favorite but I’m really excited to read Whit and Conrad’s story. We’ve waited long enough!
I’m such a sucker for forbidden romance because the tension is always so intense 🔥🔥🔥
Colt is such a little sh*t so it’s no surprise Will couldn’t resist him. They’re great together and I loved how Will becomes all possessive and dominant during sex (it’s always the quiet ones, right?).
I was really nervous about how things would go with Colt’s dad and his friendship with Will. In the end, I think Will and Colt handled it all pretty well and I can totally see them being happy together forever. The “reveal” was too cliché for my liking though and the issue with Max was resolved too fast.
The first part of the book was awesome but I did feel like some parts got a bit repetitive. Even so, I’m loving this series! Book 1 is still my favorite but I’m really excited to read Whit and Conrad’s story. We’ve waited long enough!
August 29, 2024
3.75⭐️ rounded up. Gosh, it’s always SO good to go back to Copper Lake and be immersed in that feel-good community. This book features William and Colt - our resident doc and famous bullrider. This book spends almost all its time in town after Colt’s has to cut his rodeo season short after his injury. The friendships, young and old, in this book are SO special.
This book starts off SO spicy and sensual right out of the gates in the prologue. My my my, Miss Ashley James. 🥵 Then William pumps on the brakes as hard as he can…trying to resist his magnetism toward Colt. But ornery Colt keeps finding ways to worm is way into William’s head (and pants), and eventually heart! While there is of course steamy deliciously written spice and dirty talking men (whoo-eeee)… there are many sweet, soft and domestic moments spent with family, cooking in the kitchen, coffee on the porch, etc. I loved this softer element. This is an AGE GAP done right. It didn’t feel like there was much an age gap at all which was nice. I loved these two together. Although it was a good, easy read, it felt like something was missing slightly or their connection/underlying foundation could’ve been stronger. But let me tell you…I cannot wait to return to Copper Lake one last time for Whit and Conrad’s book next. 🙌
This book starts off SO spicy and sensual right out of the gates in the prologue. My my my, Miss Ashley James. 🥵 Then William pumps on the brakes as hard as he can…trying to resist his magnetism toward Colt. But ornery Colt keeps finding ways to worm is way into William’s head (and pants), and eventually heart! While there is of course steamy deliciously written spice and dirty talking men (whoo-eeee)… there are many sweet, soft and domestic moments spent with family, cooking in the kitchen, coffee on the porch, etc. I loved this softer element. This is an AGE GAP done right. It didn’t feel like there was much an age gap at all which was nice. I loved these two together. Although it was a good, easy read, it felt like something was missing slightly or their connection/underlying foundation could’ve been stronger. But let me tell you…I cannot wait to return to Copper Lake one last time for Whit and Conrad’s book next. 🙌
September 1, 2024
The History Between Us by Ashley James
5/5 ✨🌟
* * * SPOILERS * *
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘶𝘴. 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘈 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺, 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦.
“𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘐 𝘢𝘮. 𝘍𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶.”
I have read the first three books in this amazing series but my god, this one is my favorite of all. For my last read of August, what a way to go!
The fact that Colt was so into his dad’s best friend, William, made this book so perfect. Their hookup that happened years ago and the fact that they just couldn’t stay away. Colt was so funny and so persistent. He wanted William and even as William didn’t want to want him, he just couldn’t stay away.
I loved the relationship between Shooter and Colt along with Max and William. They were so alike. Plus, the hilarious of their friendship was perfect. The best relationship was between William’s father and Colt. He pretty much pushed himself into William’s life and what better way to do that to be friendly with his father and Winnie. My god, Winnie was so freaking adorable. Perfect addition to the family.
The way they confessed their love together probably wasn’t the best time but it was long overdue. I was a glutton for punishment with these two because they were perfect. I’m so glad that Max finally gave in and realized that William and Colt really cared for one another.
I will have to say I loved the part where Colt sang in the vehicle. I think that’s when William realized that Colt was something truly special.
And the spoiler for book five!!! I cannot wait for this one because it’s the story we all need.
I received a copy of this book from the author, and this is my honest review.
5/5 ✨🌟
* * * SPOILERS * *
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘶𝘴. 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘈 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺, 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦.
“𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘐 𝘢𝘮. 𝘍𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶.”
I have read the first three books in this amazing series but my god, this one is my favorite of all. For my last read of August, what a way to go!
The fact that Colt was so into his dad’s best friend, William, made this book so perfect. Their hookup that happened years ago and the fact that they just couldn’t stay away. Colt was so funny and so persistent. He wanted William and even as William didn’t want to want him, he just couldn’t stay away.
I loved the relationship between Shooter and Colt along with Max and William. They were so alike. Plus, the hilarious of their friendship was perfect. The best relationship was between William’s father and Colt. He pretty much pushed himself into William’s life and what better way to do that to be friendly with his father and Winnie. My god, Winnie was so freaking adorable. Perfect addition to the family.
The way they confessed their love together probably wasn’t the best time but it was long overdue. I was a glutton for punishment with these two because they were perfect. I’m so glad that Max finally gave in and realized that William and Colt really cared for one another.
I will have to say I loved the part where Colt sang in the vehicle. I think that’s when William realized that Colt was something truly special.
And the spoiler for book five!!! I cannot wait for this one because it’s the story we all need.
I received a copy of this book from the author, and this is my honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 9, 2024
I'm really enjoying this series so far. This is an age gap, father's best friend romance. He's an injured bull rider and he's a Doctor.
William and Colt are so good together. Colt is a cheeky little shit and I love how William responds to this and is able to give it back. This one is definitely heavy on the tension, and when that tension erupted, it was so good. I don't know what it is about MM romance but I love it so much. There was a good balance of humour, push and pull and soft moments, too.
"Colt is a ray of sunshine. A tight hug. He's Saturday morning coffee, and a Sunday afternoon nap" - STICK A FORK IN ME!
William and Colt are so good together. Colt is a cheeky little shit and I love how William responds to this and is able to give it back. This one is definitely heavy on the tension, and when that tension erupted, it was so good. I don't know what it is about MM romance but I love it so much. There was a good balance of humour, push and pull and soft moments, too.
"Colt is a ray of sunshine. A tight hug. He's Saturday morning coffee, and a Sunday afternoon nap" - STICK A FORK IN ME!
August 30, 2024
ARC REVIEW 4.75 ⭐️
I was honored to receive this ARC from @theauthoragency and I was so excited to dive into this one!
It follows Colt and William after a one night stand thinking nothing will happen after but they find that they are in each other’s lives more and the pull to one another is very strong.
This was my first Ashley James book and I really enjoyed it! There were some certain words used in the spice scenes that I don’t personally love but I can move past that and there was a certain scene where the positions didn’t quite make sense to me (I had to re read it twice and I still didn’t understand but maybe it was a me thing?) giving this a 4.75 rating for me but I LOVED the tension, the pining, the found family, the dirty talk (oooof the mouths on those men wow 😮🥵) and I loved the exploration of an internal battle of falling for your best friend’s son but also not wanting to ruin the long time friendship you have with said son’s dad.
Colt is a flirty sexy big hearted man who usually gets what he wants
William is a controlled, mostly keeps to himself, rule follower who also has a big heart for his family
What you will find inside...
🔥Dad’s Best Friend
💛Small Town
🔥Doctor x Bull Rider
💛Grumpy Sunshine
🔥Age Gap
💛MM romance
🔥Forbidden
💛One Night Stand
I was honored to receive this ARC from @theauthoragency and I was so excited to dive into this one!
It follows Colt and William after a one night stand thinking nothing will happen after but they find that they are in each other’s lives more and the pull to one another is very strong.
This was my first Ashley James book and I really enjoyed it! There were some certain words used in the spice scenes that I don’t personally love but I can move past that and there was a certain scene where the positions didn’t quite make sense to me (I had to re read it twice and I still didn’t understand but maybe it was a me thing?) giving this a 4.75 rating for me but I LOVED the tension, the pining, the found family, the dirty talk (oooof the mouths on those men wow 😮🥵) and I loved the exploration of an internal battle of falling for your best friend’s son but also not wanting to ruin the long time friendship you have with said son’s dad.
Colt is a flirty sexy big hearted man who usually gets what he wants
William is a controlled, mostly keeps to himself, rule follower who also has a big heart for his family
What you will find inside...
🔥Dad’s Best Friend
💛Small Town
🔥Doctor x Bull Rider
💛Grumpy Sunshine
🔥Age Gap
💛MM romance
🔥Forbidden
💛One Night Stand
August 30, 2024
This book was phenomenal. The chemistry and heat between Colt and William was so hot it gave me goosebumps. I love their story so much. They both stole my heart from the get go. Colt has such an amazing personality cocky and sweet. William is more reserved. They fit together so perfectly. Colt is a bull rider that falls for his dad’s best friend. You get a sexy cowboy and a hot doctor. What’s not to love? There’s so much more to the story though. You get to see the lengths people go to for family- William giving up his job and life in Seattle to move back home and take care of his dad. I loved their relationship and then the budding relationship between Williams dad and Colt melted my heart. On Colts side you get a very passionate bull rider that has been injured and is out of the saddle so to speak. Watching Colt deal with his injury and work so hard to heal so he could get back to his true passion was so heart warming to watch. Not to mention the utter bravery of getting back on the bull AHHHH I just loved it so much. Definitely a must read!
August 30, 2024
Another great read added to this series and I’m so in love. William and Colt are just so perfect for each other. This book is an age gap, forbidden romance between a doctor and his best friends son. It’s heavy on the tension building, heavy on the heat. It’s got humor and plenty of soft moments that I absolutely loved. I can’t get over this series and just how great it is!
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August 27, 2024Well that’s one way to write a prologue 🥵. Colt is such a brat and I’m here for it. All the various relationship dynamics in this book were great. This story to me was also about the importance of friendships and friendship groups throughout your life. I also loved how all the spice, I mean the mouths on these two 🥵, was balanced so well with banter. I legit laughed out loud multiple times. This is definitely a dad’s best friend book I can get behind.
September 11, 2024
:: “𝙄 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙢 𝙄 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙡𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩. 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙣𝙚𝙙. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩. 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙜𝙤. 𝙏𝙤 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙮 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙨. 𝙏𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙜𝙤.”
If there’s one thing you can count on Ashley for it’s a forbidden, age gap & book four of her Copperlake series gives us just that.
Colt’s stuck at home after his rodeo season gets cut short when he runs into a one night stand from his past…his dad’s best friend. Ever the trouble maker, Colt finds every opportunity to mess with William but with the memories of their secret tryst still strong in their minds it doesn’t take long to give into temptation.
This story starts off with a spicy one night stand & then turns into a bit of a slow burn. The tension is delicious as William does his best to ignore his attraction to Colt & when he finally breaks it is everything!
“𝙄𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙’𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙪𝙥 𝙣𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮. 𝙄𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙩 𝘽𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣’𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩.”
🌻 MM
🌻 Dual POV
🌻 Forbidden
🌻 Age Gap
🌻 Dad’s Best Friend
🌻 Grumpy/Sunshine
🌻 One Night Stand to Love
If there’s one thing you can count on Ashley for it’s a forbidden, age gap & book four of her Copperlake series gives us just that.
Colt’s stuck at home after his rodeo season gets cut short when he runs into a one night stand from his past…his dad’s best friend. Ever the trouble maker, Colt finds every opportunity to mess with William but with the memories of their secret tryst still strong in their minds it doesn’t take long to give into temptation.
This story starts off with a spicy one night stand & then turns into a bit of a slow burn. The tension is delicious as William does his best to ignore his attraction to Colt & when he finally breaks it is everything!
“𝙄𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙’𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙪𝙥 𝙣𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮. 𝙄𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙩 𝘽𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣’𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩.”
🌻 MM
🌻 Dual POV
🌻 Forbidden
🌻 Age Gap
🌻 Dad’s Best Friend
🌻 Grumpy/Sunshine
🌻 One Night Stand to Love
September 14, 2024
Part of me wants to push him to see if he’ll acknowledge the history between us or if he’s going to keep pretending like it never happened.
One drunken night out, two years ago, William Andino landed in bed with the one man he absolutely should not be there with - Colt Bishop, his best friend’s son. Fortunately, with William living in Seattle and Colt in Copper Lake, he hasn’t had to cross paths with Colt. But when William’s father retires, he decides to move home to take over the family practice and quickly comes face to face with the man who he hasn’t been able to forget about. Colt is off limits and it should be easy to keep his distance but Colt’s endless flirting and goading makes it hard for William to stick to his resolve - even if giving in might cost him his relationship with his best friend. But it may be worth the risk if it means he gets Colt in the end.
This is William Andino… my father’s best friend. The man I’ve found attractive since I was old enough to even understand what that meant.
“Dad’s best friend” isn’t a go-to trope for me but I enjoyed this book. Colt was kind of a brat and a shameless flirt, loving to antagonize William once he learns he’s back in town. William did a pretty decent job, at first, resisting Colt but he’s only human and he eventually gives in. But even as he starts messing around with Colt again, he still struggles with the moral dilemma of sleeping with his best friend's son. Sure Colt is an adult now, but William is still nearly twice as old as him and was there when Colt was born. I can see how that would mess with his head a bit. There’s also the fear of how Colt’s father would react if he found out. He had a lot of reasons to try and push Colt away.
Tonight, I’m taking what I want, indulging in the history between us, and it’s going to feel damn good doing it.
Colt and William had great chemistry in the bedroom and I’m not super sure what initially drew them together beyond that but once they were together, they were sweet. I really liked Colt’s relationship with William’s father, it was cute seeing them grow closer and how they would gang up on William. There were a few great moments with Shooter too, I love that guy! And I also enjoyed Colt’s journey dealing with his injury and all the uncertainty surrounding that. It gave his character depth beyond just being a flirtatious guy looking to get into William’s pants again.
Anyway, it was nice being back with the Copper Lake crew and I’m very much looking forward to Whit and Conrad’s book!
“I can’t get enough of you. Even when I know I should stay away, I can’t. I don’t want to."
September 1, 2024
I was scared of this book, and I'll tell you why: it has a trope that I'm not enjoying lately (Dad's best friend) and I'm glad I was wrong to be scared because I ended up enjoying this book a lot. Even though we see the drama coming from miles away, I feel that for me it was more than fine. William and Colt were great. Could I say that after just one night everything became a slow burn? Because I felt that way, but I completely understand William's point and Colt sometimes he went overboard but at the same time he only had good intentions. The chemistry they had was out of this place, and despite all the obstacles you see how the feeling of attraction turns into love in the most unique way possible and I think that's why I love this series so much.
Now, the next book is one that I look forward to and I'm also scared because of the trope it has, but this author always surprises me so we'll keep you posted.
📌 I received an e-arc, and this is my honest opinion/review of it.
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Le tenia miedo a este libro, y les dire el porque: tiene un trope que últimamente no estoy disfrutando (Dad's best friend) y que bueno que me equivoque en tenerle miedo porque termine disfrutando mucho este libro. Si bien vemos venir el drama a kilómetros de distancia, siento que para mi estaba mas que bien. William y Colt fueron geniales ¿podría decir que luego de una sola noche todo paso a ser slow burn? porque lo sentí así, pero vamos que entiendo completamente el punto de William y Colt a veces se pasaba pero a la vez solo tenia buenas intenciones. La química que tenían era fuera de este lugar, y a pesar de todo los obstáculos ves como el sentimiento de atracción se transforma en amor de la manera mas particular posible y creo que por eso es que me encanta mucho esta serie.
Ahora bien, el siguiente libro es uno de lo cual espero con ansias y también voy con miedo por el trope que lleva, pero esta autora siempre me sorprende así que estaremos informando.
Now, the next book is one that I look forward to and I'm also scared because of the trope it has, but this author always surprises me so we'll keep you posted.
📌 I received an e-arc, and this is my honest opinion/review of it.
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Le tenia miedo a este libro, y les dire el porque: tiene un trope que últimamente no estoy disfrutando (Dad's best friend) y que bueno que me equivoque en tenerle miedo porque termine disfrutando mucho este libro. Si bien vemos venir el drama a kilómetros de distancia, siento que para mi estaba mas que bien. William y Colt fueron geniales ¿podría decir que luego de una sola noche todo paso a ser slow burn? porque lo sentí así, pero vamos que entiendo completamente el punto de William y Colt a veces se pasaba pero a la vez solo tenia buenas intenciones. La química que tenían era fuera de este lugar, y a pesar de todo los obstáculos ves como el sentimiento de atracción se transforma en amor de la manera mas particular posible y creo que por eso es que me encanta mucho esta serie.
Ahora bien, el siguiente libro es uno de lo cual espero con ansias y también voy con miedo por el trope que lleva, pero esta autora siempre me sorprende así que estaremos informando.
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