Weber Yates’s dreams of stardom are about to be reduced to a ranch hand’s job in Texas, and his one relationship is with a guy so far out of his league he might as well be on the moon. Or at least in San Francisco, where Weber stops to see him one last time before settling down to the humble, lonely life he figures a frog like him has coming. Cyrus Benning is a successful neurosurgeon, so details … so details are never lost on him. He spotted the prince in a broken-down bull rider’s clothing from day one. But watching Weber walk out on him keeps getting harder, and he’s not sure how much more his heart can take. Now Cyrus has one last chance to prove to Weber that it’s not Weber’s job that makes him Cyrus’s perfect man, it’s Weber himself. With the help of his sister’s newly broken family, he’s ready to show Weber that the home the man’s been searching for has always been right there, with him. Cyrus might have laid down an ultimatum once, but now it’s turned into a vow–he’s never going to let Weber out of his life again.
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Glad I listened (an audio review)
I have owned this audio for years, but never got around to listening to it. A friend has been nagging me for months, so I finally took the plunge. To be clear – I really enjoyed the story, and the narration was fantastic. But do I feel compelled to listen to it again? No. Has my friend read it over repeatedly and is now claiming it’s a comfort read? Yes. Different tastes, I guess.
I like the opposites attract story. Weber is a rodeo rider. He’s a cowboy. He’s run his body into the ground and has accepted it’s time to move on from the bull riding circuit. He hopes to find a job at a ranch and maybe settle down, although that might be a pipe dream. He’s on his way to a gig in Alaska when he breaks down to visit his ex. The one man he can never forget. The man who’s gotten under his skin. The man he cares for more than anyone else in the world. Not that there is anyone else…
Cyrus has a good life. He’s a neurosurgeon with a successful practice. He saves people’s lives. But he can’t seem to save Weber. Stupid man is running himself into the ground. So Cy put some distance between them – and has regretted it ever since. Now Weber’s back in San Francisco and Cy’s not letting him go.
And he has three little reasons Weber might want to stay, and one big one. The three little reasons are Cy’s nephews. His sister’s life is falling apart and Weber is in the perfect position to help. This part of the story really did touch my heart. Especially the xylophone. Precious. The big reason is, of course, Doc himself. That attraction is there, simmering just below the surface. And sometimes exploding.
But Weber’s convinced he’s just a frog and Cyrus should be kissing princes. Cy just doesn’t see it that way, and he takes it upon himself to convince Weber to stay – forever. Now, the story is told entirely from Weber’s point of view, so his transformation felt genuine. And I enjoyed witnessing his inner struggles. I like when characters are put through the wringer before they get their happily ever after.
I will also give kudos to K.C. Kelly. I always enjoy his performances and this was no exception. He does lazy cowboy drawl and uptight city doc really well. And his voice for the women and the children was good as well. So I encourage you to try this oldie but goodie. I’m glad I did.
This was such a sweet, wonderful read full of the feels. Wow, it really packed a lot in a shorter book. I loved both MCs right of the bat! It was interesting how it began and I just really liked reading how Weber Cyrus met and how it progressed from there. It felt honest and real, and just perfect. Their relationship is one that will be shipped by me for a long, long time. The family aspect with Cyrus’ sister and kids was just the icing on the cake and how much Cy’s parents and really whole family and everyone else it would seem loved Weber, and I loved that aspect as well. K.C. Kelly did this narration, and I thought it was really well done!
Let’s face it, anything of Mary Calmes is a slam dunk for me and this was no different. I loved how this story developed and the ‘yes finally’ about it all. I loved Cyrus’ steadfastness and Weber’s realisation of what he really needed. Great story
I absolutely loved this book. It was funny, sweet, light-hearted and sexy. I adored both men. They may be different but they love each other fiercely and after some thinking are finally ready to build a life together. I enjoyed Weber and his easy way about everything. But what made him less perfect were his misgivings and doubts about himself, the fact that he, just like anyone else, needed to find himself in order to finally understand what it was that Cyrus saw in him. I liked Cyrus and how freely he gave his love and affection to Weber. They were a perfect fit. The ending was so romantic. I liked how things worked out between them. A very cute story showing that opposites do attract and that love and family are possible at any age. I recommend it!
I’ve read this author before. This is a mm contemporary story set in the USA. Main characters are Weber and Cyrus. Older men aged 44 and 42. This story is told from Weber’s POV. A beautiful story of finding love with all the obstacles in the way.
Weber is a bull rider, a little rough around edges, and in love with a neurosurgeon. He knows he’s not up to standard, and even less so when he has to give up his dream of being a professional bull rider after one too many injuries.
Cy, the neurosurgeon, has everything but the one thing he wants – Web. He doesn’t care if Web is a bull rider or a nanny, all he wants is to come home to his man, so when Web once again shows up at his doorstep, he intends to keep him forever.
I love this, it’s a little different from the other Calmes books, but still, very much a Calmes book if that makes sense, I know it doesn’t. Read it if you haven’t!