Cole McCade
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Occam's Razor (Criminal Intentions #22) 5 Exemplare
White Rabbit, Part II (Criminal Intentions #26) 5 Exemplare
Trajectory (Criminal Intentions #21) 4 Exemplare
And So We See Darkly (Criminal Intentions, #28) 4 Exemplare
Fractal Recursion (Criminal Intentions #23) 4 Exemplare
White Rabbit, Part I (Criminal Intentions #25) 4 Exemplare
Triangulation (Criminal Intentions #20) 4 Exemplare
The Saved (Crow City, #2.5) 3 Exemplare
Gently come knocking 2 Exemplare
Like a Lion 1 Exemplar
84,000 Dharma Doors 1 Exemplar
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- Seattle, Washington, USA
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Full disclosure. I’ve never read anything by Cole McCade or his other alter ego Xen., but that doesn’t mean I haven't seen him around GR with the multitudes of praise he’s gotten especially over his Criminal Intentions series. Hence, I’ve been intrigued, and when this came across the blog, I thought why not? The publisher states that this is a “highly romantic contemporary love story”, and if that’s what you’re seeking, then come on over!
As per the blurb, Summer returns home and to the very school he once attended, hired to be a teacher in training to the most intimidating man he has ever known. To say the least, his anxiety is ratcheted up several thousand notches but for some reason, when push comes to shove, Summer can overcome that base fear, setting a precedent that creates a challenge between himself and the professor he’s fascinated with. Summer only has to be brave daily, and he’ll be rewarded with a kiss by the same man who unnerves him as much as turns him on.
Fox Iseya is not to be trifled with. He doesn’t quite know how he got wrangled into this situation with Summer, but he obviously can’t resist the enticing younger man either. Sadly, Fox has secluded himself in a fortress of grief for the last 20 or so years, and though Summer confounds him, though Summer captivates him, he’s determined to stay aloof and unattached. Fox is held by a prison of his own making, and as days and weeks go by, the push pull with Summer evolves into so much more than anticipated, causing a resigned and staunch belief that he could never be what Summer deserves.
Admittedly, I had certain expectations and knew that this wasn’t going to be some dark gritty drama. What I didn’t expect was how descriptive the imagery and how flowery the prose were going to be, especially regarding all the feelings, desires, and worries these two men have. Also, each kiss, each step towards a deeper intimacy, was detailed extensively lending a very emotional, heavy atmosphere. Some might appreciate this and some might not...
Overall, I’m not typically for over descriptive, drawn out explanations or details, for my ferret brain gets easily distracted and impatient. Regardless, this was a beautifully written age gap, second chance romance that surprised me. It’s lush and painful, hopeful and sad, and yes, so very romantic. McCade gives a very intricate and expressive look at Summer and Fox’s inner turmoil and growth. I could appreciate it for what it was, and if that’s the type of story you love, then dig in! I’m definitely intrigued by this author, and I definitely want to explore what else he has in his backlist as well as any future endeavors!
Thank you to the author and publisher for a copy in exchange for an honest review
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