A sweet love story between two friends who were separated due to unfortunate life circumstances. Fen and Rami have been working together, Fen as a prison officer and Rami as a social worker / probation officer. We even met the two through Dante Pope ("Salvation", the 3rd installment of the Darkest Skies series). But exactly when everything SEEMED to progress they parted ways. Rami's brother died leaving his baby boy in Rami's care and right around that time Fen was mortally injured. When Rami returned to his job after a short leave to deal with the care of his nephew he found Fen long gone.
Two years later and Rami Stone couldn't handle it anymore. He got into the car with little Charlie and his things and drove to Christmas Mountain, where his sister Safia McCade lives with her husband and kids. He isn't sure WHAT he expected exactly. He couldn't leave Charlie behind, not after a second thought. Charlie WOULD be happy there, but will Rami be without him? He also couldn't stay as his job was too far from Safia's house, not to mention how isolated it is and this time of year SO COLD.
Fen Hawthorne life has changed for sure. Returning to his family's property on Christmas Mountain his life is much more relaxed even if the events that happened two years ago have left their scars - physical and emotional. He is better now, but he is still missing what he could have had with a man he couldn't forget. Which is why he is more than surprised when the car stuck near his gate is no other than Rami's.
They are both more than surprised to find each other and enjoy spending time together. At first just at Fen's house until he can leave to Safia's and later on, during the holidays until he needs to return home. Rekindling their friendship also means dealing with their attraction. But Fen doesn't do casual and at the moment that's all Rami can offer.
Staying at Safia's house, getting to see Charlie flourish with his aunt, uncle, cousins as well as Fen (!) makes Rami as happy as he ever was and that's without mentioning the calm and tranquility he feels there himself, especially with Fen on his side. For Fen it's everything he ever wanted. He LOVES Safia and her family he just never knew they are related to Rami (as she has a different last name and they all call their uncle "Rama"). It was just perfect spending time together as a family even if both Rami and Fen are unsure at times of their place.
The romance progressed beautifully and slowly though in a way it was already there. I LOVED the slow burn and enjoyed both men finding the solace they needed in each other's arms as well as with the family they already have even if they hadn't realized it. This book is the perfect comfort read on a cold winter day and if you celebrate Christmas, naturally it's the best time of year to read it.. My only complaint would be I would have enjoyed a little bit "more" in this story. More exploration of what Fen went through, as well as more thought process on Rami's side as the resolve was a bit rushed for me. All in all a very sweet read.
 | Rating: ★★★★ | E-Book Edition | 236 pages | Read on: 14-29 January 2022 |  |  |
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