Aiden
Finding out the man I slept with is my friend’s father is terrifying, but maybe forgivable since I didn’t know who he was… right? But falling into bed with him again… and again and again is probably not excusable. Maybe if Delaney got rid of his miles of muscles and stopped being so sweet to me, I could stop. I need to stop. If only I had the willpower—or the desire. Delaney is everything … everything I want in a man, but we have no future together, so it can never be more than this. His sons can never find out.
Delaney
Serving time for a crime I didn’t commit wasn’t in my game plan, but I’m out now and determined to live my best possible life. After hooking up with a hot younger man, I regret letting him go without even his name. But then luck is finally with me, and he comes walking into my son’s house. In order to make him mine, I have to be honest with my sons about the past as well as my desire for Aiden. But Aiden’s fear of getting involved is deeper than he’s telling me. He’s hiding something, too.
Will Aiden’s fear of revealing his private life and losing his friends keep him from the man who wants to be his everything or will he allow Delaney to help bear his burden?
Liberating Love is the third book in the Interlocking Fragments series, but is a standalone novel. Each book in the series will feature a different couple, but the couples will show up throughout the whole series. This is a contemporary romance intended for 18+.
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Well, this was such a fun read! I loved how the authors created the characters! The whole setting and family surroundings were just perfect! And the MCs – enough confidence, sass and angst to make it an interesting read with captivating emotions. Really well done!
I really loved Aiden and Delaney’s romance. It was so sweet without being syrupy. I loved that the other couples got lots of time in this romance. I thought the story was super hot, fast-paced and sexy. I thought both Aiden and Delaney were simply just nice people that you can’t help but like them. Their romance was real and they definitely had a few things to get through, alone and together and I liked how everything was resolved. I totally recommend this book. I somehow missed reading Digging Deeper, but that will be corrected soon.
Sweet age-gap romance with steam and a serious side: what a way to return to life on the outside
I felt this MM romance started with a real zing and then got very sweet and domestic and the drama I was expecting never happened. Yes, there’s heat and the author tackles some serious issues like caring for failing parents and confronting possible prejudice against a large age gap between partners. Both subjects were handled well.
The story is otherwise low angst and lots of loving, caring connection despite young Aiden’s reservations about his availability for a relationship, especially in light of Delaney’s fatherly role in the lives of Aiden’s closest friends family Aiden’s caregiving responsibilities. The story’s fine, just low drama for me and I felt it dragged on a bit in the last 25 percent.
I wish the author had spent less pages on the couple’s friends and Delaney’s sons’ socializing. I did not read the earlier books in the series and all of the other relationships were somewhat confusing.
I would have liked more on the subplot about corruption in the police force and the mystery of who actually committed the crime that got Delaney sent to prison for five years. With so many of the characters believing Delaney was set up to take responsibility for a crime he did not commit, and many in law enforcement themselves, I was surprised they were not more curious about who orchestrated Delaney’s conviction. Maybe this will be covered in a subsequent book in the series but, since this was Delaney’s romance, it seems to me that here was an appropriate place to include it.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
Freckles
Green is the color of love. What a delightful and very Happy Thanksgiving for Delaney and Aiden. These two are on fire and although I may get burned it’s worth the risk to tag along for the sexy ride. I was halfway there already but after learning more about them I am so in love with Delaney and Aiden. Their kindness, love, and generosity made me smile. Both of their stories moved me. I felt so much while reading this book and my heart is overflowing.
I really want a hug from Delaney and Aiden, well, I want to squish him with hugs. I’m so happy he found his safe place. They’re both incredible people and they along with this book gave me the most wonderful feels. In fact, everybody in this fantastic series is no less than amazing. I wish I could bring them all to life so I could hug each one. They’re like a warm blanket fresh from the dryer. I want to snuggle with them. There’s no other place I’d rather be. Sammi Cee and Michele Notaro are a dream duo. A beautiful story of love, family in its myriad forms and finding the person who gives the gift of being you.
Liberating Love by Michele Notaro and Sammi Cee is book number three in Interlocking Fragments series. This is Delaney Fox and Aiden McGuire’s story.
This was an enjoyable read. Delaney and Aiden are fun characters and despite their age difference make a great couple.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
“But you’re Dad….obviously not Aiden’s Dad.” The humor, and warmth, and love, and acceptance found in this book was beautiful. While this was an age gap/best friend’s dad romance, there was no Daddy/Boy play present, just two men falling in love with each other. I absolutely encourage that everyone start with book one because it’s so easy to fall in love with these characters, that you want to start at the beginning like I’m going to do right now.