Ren is in desperate need of a rebound fling. Lucky for him, the smoking hot contractor he hired has just the tool for the job. The last thing I want is another relationship or another broken heart. All I need are my bees and the occasional hookup to scratch the itch.Okay, maybe meeting up with my hot contractor weekly is a little more than occasional. And maybe the way I’m starting to feel about … maybe the way I’m starting to feel about the guy I’ve been anonymously chatting with online should concern me.
But CaulkyAF doesn’t want to meet, and Cole doesn’t want anything serious, so what’s the worst that could happen?
**** Caulky is book 1 in the Four Bears Construction Series and can be read as a stand-alone. This is a funny, steamy MM story guaranteed to make you laugh and swoon. Absolutely NO cheating and NO love triangle. This series does NOT contain shifters, it’s the OTHER kind of bears.
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Caulky was just what I needed during these difficult times.
-Awesome set of characters
-Sweet
-Steamy
-Some feels
Just all around feel good. This book provided the perfect escape.
I’m going with 5 Stars.
I can’t wait for the next books.
I’ve been following the teasers and sneak peeks on Facebook, so I already knew how witty and punny Ren and Cole were going to be (and how incredible their chemistry is). Reading their full story just made me love them even more. I haven’t laughed this much while reading in a long time. Kyleen is a master at mixing humor, sweetness, and unbelievably hot sexy times.
I usually don’t like books where the main characters jump into sex right away, but wow was this book the exception. The physical connection between Ren and Cole was off the charts, and their moments together were so vivid and explosive. Ren is just looking for a rebound in the beginning and Cole thinks relationships aren’t for him, so their initial hookup was supposed to be a one-off. Then Cole turns out to be Ren’s contractor and they can’t keep their hands to themselves. Soon their one night stand becomes two nights, then three, then a weekly hookup arrangement. After a big turning point (no spoilers here 🙂 ), Ren and Cole decide to give dating a chance. This is the point when I really started to melt into a puddle of goo. I just couldn’t handle how adorably soft and sweet they were with each other. One highlight for me was the baseball game. Not only do we get matching jerseys with cute nicknames on the back, but the kiss cam moment! I was laughing so hard.
Outside the sweet romance and insane chemistry, I loved how supportive Ren and Cole are of each other. Ren takes care of Cole when he’s injured with no hesitation, and Cole jumps in to help Ren start his business when he’s feeling overwhelmed. I’m also very excited about the other three “bears” from the construction company. I feel like I got a few hints about who would end up with who, but I’m still so intrigued!
In sum, I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a low-angst, hilarious, steamy MM romance.
**I received an ARC through Facebook. I am under no obligation to review it and all opinions are my own.
Sunshine & Honey
I devoured this book. It was witty, hot, sexy and sweet all at the same time. I need to become eyebrow fluent and it’s all about bears, bathrooms and bees for me. Plus, I really want to sneak a peek at Cole’s toolbox and need some Ren-designed art. “I can’t even see anyone except for you…” I am in love with Ren and Cole. They made me laugh, smile and sigh from cover to cover. With outstanding chemistry and an amazing connection, I didn’t want to say goodbye. Happily for me and for everyone, there are more books coming in this fantastic series.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this book! If you need something that’s low angst, hilariously funny, sexy as hell and surprisingly sweet then def pick this one up.
If you are looking for a romance, you have found it.
Sure, it’s sexy and starts with a hookup or three, but it’s truly a romance. Low angst, plenty of snark, a good balance of sex to relationship, secondary characters who are obviously going to have their own books but who don’t take over this one.
Kyleen Neuhold has another winner.
This story just bursts with fun and romance! The completely relatable characters bring a smile to your face while they banter and build a heated friendship. The plot deepens as elements are revealed which set the emotions on fire – steaming up the pages and making the reader fall in love along with Cole and Ren!
*WARNING* story contains A LOT of explicit m/m adult content
This was a sweet story about a man afraid of commitment and a man afraid of another heartbreak trying work through their fears enough to find out if they should do the relationship thing. The story itself was realistic and sweet, but, in my opinion, there were way to many sex scenes.
Everything about this story screams happy! The guys were happy. The story is happy. Seriously, everything is just happy LOL Aaaaaand there’s more to com! LOL Honestly, it had everything you’d be looking for in a fun feel-good romance with a tidal wave of delicious sexy times! Can’t wait for more stories from these guys! **4.5 HAPPY STARS**
This is the perfect kind of Bears!!!
Cole and Ren are the couple I am loving the most, Ren and his bees I loved that part, I am an equal opportunity reader and this genre is becoming one of my favorites especially after reading this story I can not wait for the next one I just know this author will kill it!!
After a breakup the best thing to help you get over it, is to jump right back in the saddle; wait that’s a horse, BUT it can work in this case as well. Ren’s ex breaks his heart, and when he is ready, he hits the bar and hooks up with an amazingly hot guy. Ren and Cole have no aspirations that this will be anything more than just that, a one and done. When the contractor knocks on Ren’s door a few weeks later, Ren is stunned to see that it’s Cole. A whole week of watching Cole remodel his bathroom, and Ren is wondering if one time is enough. When the two decide to act on their attraction, a once a week thing starts to become more. Will Ren end it when he realizes just how much their situation is more like a relationship? Will Ren face his fear of being heartbroken again at a chance of something bigger, something more?
Yippee, a new series that we can dig our teeth into! Super great story, with just a tad bit of drama, not much, just enough to keep it interesting. Watching Ren and Cole’s story play out was great and super hot. I can’t wait to see who is up next, and just who Dan lands! I give this 5 stars.
Your dream bear for great sex or your online friend who really gets you? Decisions, decisions.
With this start to the Four Bears Construction series, I am hooked! I fell right into this new world, entering the lives of it’s characters with ease. By the end of the book I felt like I was among old friends. This book is peopled with good friends & family. Some crazy, sure. But you will love them all. Oh, did I mention honey? And dildos?
Ren is done with relationships. Leave him alone to write his manuals and tend his bees. But his best friend pulls him to a bar to find a rebound hookup. Doesn’t go exactly as planned. But months later it happens. Cole still remembers the cute, drunk guy he kissed, & let go. When he is hired to remodel his bathroom, surprise gives way to mutual lust. But Cole doesn’t do repeats. Until Ren. Then they do a repeat. Again. And again…
All the while, they are chatting online, using made- up names. Their friendly connection grows. What will happen when they realize who their online chat buddy really is? Come. Watch Ren & Cole as they wend their way to HEA. With the help of good friends & family they will get there. Both will have to learn to trust. To see that supporting someone’s dreams is as important as your own. And that love knows no bounds. You will love this book!
I cannot wait to see who is the next to get their HEA. Ollie, Everett, Stone, Daniel. Ugh… the suspense is killing me!
This book contains adult themes and language, mm sex and is intended for mature readers only.
Brilliantly written, hilariously funny romance. The humor is incredibly strong with this one. I just had so much fun reading this! Can’t remember the last time a book had me laughing and giggling this much. Neither of the MC’s is looking for a true connection or meaningful relationship, and seeing them fall for each other, ever so gradually and unexpectedly, was the sweetest! And also very hot! I loved how Ren and CaulkyAF built up a connection through chats and how Ren reaches back to that medium even later on in the story.
I really like the set-up for this series and am very excited to find out what the author has planned for the other bears from Four Bears Construction! The secondary characters were just perfect, well-written and intriguing, and absolutely left me wanting more.
I love MM books, but I haven’t read a really good one in awhile. Well let me tell you, this book pulled me out of my funk. While I thought that Ren was a little whiny at times, I understood his reasoning for only wanting casual with Cole. These two together were fire and I cannot wait to see the other characters get their books too.
4.5 Big Stars!!!
I’m always excited about a new series and this one was the perfect start! What thrilled me most about this series is that it’s about construction workers. Every day men, working hard, building a business and friendships.
Then there was Ren with his passion for his bee’s and what they can do for the environment. I just loved that Cole supported this and didn’t mock Ren for his love.
This first book was so fun and sweet with plenty of heat to keep the fan going even if it was 30 degrees outside.
Caulky, book 1 in the new series, Four Bears Construction.
“I would’ve gone with bear, but stallion works. Does that mean you’re hung like a horse?”
I don’t know how many times I laughed out loud while reading Caulky! It was so fun, and the chemistry and the connection between Ren and Cole was amazing to read about. Soo good!!!
“No part of this was expected. Cole was supposed to be a rebound fling, a way to get over a shitty breakup. Falling in love with him was never part of the plan.”
And the friends of Cole and Ren were so fun to read about as well.
I can’t wait to read the next book!!
Hilarious, sweet and super sexy is what you can expect from K.M. Neuhold and again we are not disappointed. I wish I could explain how I feel about this book as well as it was written. Caulky is possibly the best book yet from this author, and with her catalogue that is impressive. Cole and Ren are fire together and then make us laugh with their messages as Rebound and CaulkyAF. Each of the supporting characters are vibrant and well written. I’m ready for their stories yesterday. From the witty disclaimer to the superheated end, there is nothing about this book I didn’t love, it’s just a wonderful, happy, sweet, blindingly sexy story that everyone should read immediately.u2063
Caulky is the first book in KM Neuhold’s newest series, Four Bears Construction. It is a fun contemporary m/m romance with steam, humor and a rebound fling that just may be the real deal.
Ren and Cole have chemistry that heats up the pages. Their interactions either leave you laughing, makes you smile, or surprises you that your Kindle didnt overheat. After reading this story, I need the rest of the books to hurry up and come out.