This was excellent.
Unlike Brave for you, which was a very slow burn, strangers to friends to lovers story, this one started with a sexual relationship that developed into something more.
This is an age difference story that didn't actually focus too much on that aspect, focusing more on their social differences and Stephen's belief that he isn't 'relationship material' or good enough.

I cried for a good portion of the last third of the book, as Stephen talked himself into 'doing what's best' and things fell apart.

I loved Stephen and Max as a couple. And I also appreciated that the author made no attempted to cure Stephen's grumpiness just because he fell in love, and that Max embraced that part of him.

I listened to the audio for this book and the narrator did an excellent job. ( )

I have really enjoyed the Oahu Lovers series so far. I am loving the cultural references and am getting a great feel for Hawaii. In this book, grumpy tax accountant manager (Stephen) gets smitten with an intern (Max) who is half his age. There are legitimate concerns on Stephen's part between the age gap and the fact that they work together, but they are really drawn to each other. Stephen has been closed off for a few years since a bad break up and has always been a workaholic. He really had to come to terms with what he finds most important in life, and it was great to see him work through it all. Max was a bit of a dreamer in that he couldn't quite understand or wrap his head around Stephen's fears and concerns. Luckily they were able to see what was most important and go for it. I really liked watching Stephen build a relationship with Max's family, and I am very excited about Stephen's future. I'm looking forward to reading Reggie and Shohei's book.

I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC provided by LesCourt Author Services ( )

This was excellent.
Unlike Brave for you, which was a very slow burn, strangers to friends to lovers story, this one started with a sexual relationship that developed into something more.
This is an age difference story that didn't actually focus too much on that aspect, focusing more on their social differences and Stephen's belief that he isn't 'relationship material' or good enough.

I cried for a good portion of the last third of the book, as Stephen talked himself into 'doing what's best' and things fell apart.

I loved Stephen and Max as a couple. And I also appreciated that the author made no attempted to cure Stephen's grumpiness just because he fell in love, and that Max embraced that part of him.

I listened to the audio for this book and the narrator did an excellent job. ( )