Such a beautiful and heart felt story. I think the name kinda gives the wrong impression though Cole DOES offer to be Toby's "Sex Coach" but he was only joking, well, sort of. For me the story was mostly about finding love and feeling you deserve it. Toby and Cole both had their insecurities but when they looked at one another they saw a person worth getting to know, someone to care for and appreciate. Someone they wished, yet didn't believe, they could have.
Toby has worked on Whisper Farm for the past 10 years. It's his home now even if everyone treats him as a kid he isn't anymore. He lives a simple life and it suits him yet he does feel a bit overwhelmed by the (gay) couples around him. Wishing he could have what they have but too scared and unsure to look for someone on his own. Which has left him a virgin at 24.
Cole Maguire is a "City Boy" but when the mother of his child decides to move to her parents' town he accepts a job as a Pilates instructor on Whisper Farm through his friend Harry (whom he used to work with in London), allowing them to have shared custody on their baby girl Ella. Cole is struggling. His insecurities in himself, at being a parent, leaves him with insomnia and anxiety. When he sees strong and capable Toby he is intrigued but he isn't exactly the talkative guy, well, both of them aren't and as Toby is attracted to Cole he feels even more unsure about how to even BE around Cole.
On the surface Cole and Toby has nothing in common. But once they get to know each other and become friends they see the best in each other. They both long for something more between them but they feel they don't have a lot to offer. Cole offers "coaching" and well, Toby isn't exactly sure what he is offering but he is there for Cole, silently. Never demanding, just being, helping in the little things allowing Cole to relax and be at ease. Something he hasn't truly been able to do.
The relationship buildup between them was a joy to read. It was so tender and sweet. Both men needed someone to love them for who they are or maybe despite of who they have been. It was easy for both to feel for the other yet it was so difficult to extend the feelings towards themselves. I wish we got more of Cole working on his issues. But I'm not "mad" at it, as this is who he is now, he needs to learn how to live his life, appreciate what he has and believe in himself and the start of that came from someone else who believed in him - like he did for Toby.
I could ramble on and on about this book. It was the most heartfelt story. I HIGHLY recommend it. Though I would warn you - this isn't really a stand alone novel. We've met all the inhabitants of Whisper Farm in the "Skins" series. There are 3 couples living full time on the farm and each has a role in its maintenance (including the health center). I guess once you get to know them (even if it's rushed at the start) you won't mind being a bit "thrown in". I say give it a try. It's SO worth it.
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Rating:
★★★★★ |
E-Book
Edition |
256
pages
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Read on:
10-11 October 2020
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All three couples find themselves in the end at the same place - Whisper Farm - ran by Joe Carter. Each couple, even each character is dealing with some kind of issue - mental or physical. I liked the way Garrett deals with these kind of issues. Truthfully, these characters feel so much genuine exactly because of that. They are like "me and you". They struggle, they fall, and they rise again and in the end they find the HEA we are all hoping for.
Books:
1. Dream [Dylan Hart & Angelo Giordano] (Published 23 January 2018) ★★★★
2. Whisper [Harry Foster & Joe Carter] (Published 1 May 2018) ★★★★★
3. Believe [Rhys Foster & Jevon Campbell] (Published 26 June 2018) ★★½
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