[Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.]

Clint Rivera returns from a camping trip to find things worse than when he left. His closeted ex is now getting married (and, of all things, has invited him to the engagement party). He's being evicted, his dogs have destroyed his furniture, his refrigerator is broken, and he's out of beer. But no doubt there would be free alcohol at the engagement party, so he takes his chances on going. While his presence may not be expected by the one who invited him, he quickly finds someone else was hoping he would show up--someone who has been waiting for a while.

This is a jam-packed short, but it works. It doesn't feel rushed or like anything is skimmed over, even though there is a large amount of backstory that needs to be revealed in addition to the action of the story itself. The dynamics between the characters are heavy and really just ooze off the page. I will say, though, that there were aspects of Hawk's character and actions that came across as a bit creepy. In the end, it's a nice steamy read for those who are looking for something to fill that need. ( )

Story: 8
First MC: 8
Second MC: 8
Secondary characters: 4
Mystery: 3
Sexual tension: 6
Humor: 4
Hotness: 7
Product placement: 4
Ridiculousness: 4
Annoying: 1
Audio: 9 (1h 57min)
To re-read: 7

This is a nice little story in a small town. And oh man Clint is having an epic bad day; they didn’t even serve beer at the party! Then it was sunrise and roses and we are happy for him because he is seems like a good guy.
A twat of an ex, a hunky man, naughty dogs, flirty valet kids, a pretentious party, and big dicks. ( )