One retired Navy officer used to being in charge.One younger man who doesn’t want anyone telling him what to do.Donovan McCall spent twenty years in the Navy, and he’s looking forward to an uneventful retirement where no one answers to him. He’ll raise his rabbits, take care of his chickens, and enjoy the quiet life he’s building on his farm in River Gorge.He’s planned for everything. Well, … Gorge.
He’s planned for everything. Well, everything except a sexy young tattoo artist who steals his heart, calls him Daddy, and challenges him to rethink what he really wants.
Maverick has always liked stronger, older men, but that doesn’t mean he wants someone to order him around. Or does it?
When they both realize what they crave is the exact opposite of what they thought they wanted, Donovan and Maverick will have to work together to figure out how to get what they really want. Each other.
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I need to visit River Gorge for many reasons but each book adds to my bucket list. This time to see the sunsets, Donovan’s farmhouse and Maverick’s yummy tattoos. Speaking of yummy, I could eat up both Donovan and Maverick like my favorite ice cream. “I knew exactly what I had, and I never intended to let go.” I love the dynamic between these two. Maverick’s independent but compliant personality combines delightfully with Donovan’s quietly dominant and caring nature. Together they are crazy, perfect fun, just like this series. I wish I could stay forever.
Tattoos & Daddies & bunnies, oh my!
Welcome back to River Gorge. My old friends greeted me with open arms. I went willingly into them. This is a low angst, high passion story. There is age gap, Daddy/ boy dynamic, good friends, and bunnies & miniature donkeys. What’s not to love!
Retiring from the Navy, Donovan thinks the farm he buys will help keep him away from people crowding him. But a hook- up leaves him empty, with eyes he can’t forget. That is until he sees those eyes at a barbecue. Maverick’s tattoos make him look tough. But he is a boy through & through, just looking for a Daddy to call his own. All Donovan knows is that he wants Maverick, any way he can have him.
Join Donovan & Maverick on their road to HEA. Waiting while they learn about each other puts a hold on their sex life; but the end result is explosive & well worth the wait. Add in a small bit of family angst, and cute animals and you have a story worth reading. You will love this book!
If you haven’t already read the first book I recommend doing so. You will be glad you did. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
This book contains adult themes and language, mm sex and is intended for mature readers only.
This story is amazing!
I just couldn’t get enough of big, ex navy officer Donovan cuddling with small bunnies, and the difference between his gruff exterior and the gentle way he treated animals and Maverick made me swoon all through the book.
Maverick and Donovan, even in their wildest dreams, wouldn’t have expected to find the perfect man for each other in the small community of River Gorge. I loved how the author wrote the development of their relationship, from an one night stand to happily ever after. They felt an instant, insane chemistry but what I liked was the fact that they took the time to know one another, to build solid grounds for a future together. Their daddy/boy dynamic was hot, and I enjoyed seeing how it became slowly backed up by a strong emotional connection.
I also loved seeing them integrate into the River Gorge community, mostly because it meant seeing again characters from the previous books in the series. All of them together are more of a family than just a group of friends, and living among them for the duration of the books is always a delight.
This book is wonderful!! The story caught me since the beginning because the characters, and as the plot progressed how everything from the interactions, romantic dialogues, family issues and even the little angst happening, got me at the edge of my seat until I learned how everything was going to finish. And the Daddy/boy kink? just the cherry on top, especially in the way Ms James managed it. One of the most interesting books on this topic I’ve read. And of course, after reading about it, I would love to pet a miniature donkey!
Donovan isn’t looking for love. Maverick isn’t either. The fact that they find each other, and know that the chemistry and emotions are real is touching. It’s also wonderful to catch up with River Gorge folks. Loving this series.
Sweet Daddy/boy & age gap read. A tattoo artist and a former military-man-turned-rancher both use a dating app to find hook-ups in the city. They have a ‘one night stand’ and soon realize they live in the same small town.
Light age play
*****
POV… multi first person
Standalone or series… ‘book 2 in a series’ but can be read as a standalone
Hangover… slight
Recommend… yes
Reread… yes