Welcome to Tucker Springs, Colorado. Population, 70-something-thousand. Home to beautiful mountain views, two respected universities, and a ridiculously high cost of living.Jason Davis can handle a breakup. And an overwhelming mortgage. And a struggling business. And the excruciating pain that keeps him up at night thanks to a shoulder injury. But handling all of it at once? No, not so much. When … much. When his shoulder finally pushes him to a breaking point, he takes a friend’s advice and gives acupuncture a try.
Acupuncturist Michael Whitman is a single dad struggling to make ends meet. When a mutual friend refers Jason as a patient, and Jason suggests a roommate arrangement to alleviate their respective financial strains, Michael jumps at the opportunity.
Living together should be easy, and it would be if not for Jason’s undeniable attraction to his new roommate. The temptation to act on those feelings is strong, but Michael is straight.
Or at least, that’s what their mutual friend claims…
This previously published book is #1 in the Tucker Springs series, and can be read as a standalone.
This previously published book is #1 in the Tucker Springs series, and can be read as a standalone.
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Couldn’t finish. I was bored.
Things are not always as they seem. So much time is wasted when people are not open and honest.
This was a very good book. Not only romantic, but also some very touching aspects. I like that it was romantic without being overly sappy. Good storyline
4.5 stars. Great start to the Tucker Springs series. The characters and story line were wonderful. The author understood the realities of Jason’s chronic pain. I did like his generosity and willingness to take in Michael’s son; it was a non-issue. Michael’s struggle to acknowledge his own sexuality frustrated me as much as it did Jason. He’s throwing out mixed signals like crazy, but to me that would be a reality of someone coming out in their 30s. He second guesses every move and every decision. Stepping forward and then running. I loved his ex-wife’s reaction to his confession and his son’s reaction even more.
Recommended series
Independent review for Divine Magazine, I was gifted my copy of this book.
Jason is faced with two choices: an increase in pain medication, or a visit to the acupuncturist his friend keeps recommending. He opts for the latter to relieve his shoulder pain, but it is costly. Finding out Michael was also struggling financially, Jason suggests they become room mates, since Jason has room. Jason just never factored in the attraction he has for Michael, especially since Michael is straight, right?
Warm and fuzzies, right here! I really enjoyed this! I mean, I must have. I went to bed to read a few pages before sleep and 90 minutes later, I’m done! One late night sitting and I made a new shelf for them too!
My only niggle is that only Jason has a say! Even though it;s first person, I think if Michael had been given a voice, this would have been a 5 star read. Michael does go against his feelings. Well, not really AGAINST them, more he lets his TRUE feelings free and I wanted to ear from him at key points along the way. There were many of them, too, but mostly his first meeting with Jason; when Michael does what he does to set Jason off and the bits in between, when they are fighting the attraction so bloody hard it made my teeth hurt!
It’s not really a Happy Ever After ending, either, at least I didn’t think so. Oh they get together and announce it to every one and they are happy, I just feel there might be more to come from these guys! Is there?? I hope so!
This appears to be the first book in a series written by (that I can see) 3 different authors, set in Tucker Springs which is the series name. I’d certainly read more of them, by Witt especially. Her book “Nine Tenths of The Law” spurned a new shelf too, “too stinking cute”. I’d quite happily read other books in the series, just to see who pops up along the way!
So, ONLY because Michael doesn’t get a voice
4 stars
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Where the Nerves End was a breathtakingly Beautiful story, full off angst, passion and coming out Jason’s boyfriend left him with a big mortgage, his business partner left him with a big mortgage and failing business, and with the chronic pain in his shoulder he has no control over his life. Finally with no other option in sight, he goes to see an acupuncturist that his best friend recommends. He finds himself attracted but the man is straight, divorced with a seven-year-old child.
Finding out Michael was also suffering from stress of business and mortgage he suggested he move in with him to help them both and so he can continue his treatments. But will the sexual tension be too much?
I loved this story. I loved both Jason and Michael. I could feel their anguish and pain. Whether it was emotional (Michael) or physical (Jason). The story is a slow burn but the chemistry between these two men is smokin. As with all of LA Witt’s books I loved everything about this story. I love Tucker Springs.