5 ⭐️

Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

Format: ebook

“He taps his temple with his free hand. ‘It’s just you in there. Too much, if you ask me.’”

Okay, well this is awkward. How am I going to choose a favorite between this and Whiskey Sour? (Yes, I read Whiskey Sour first because I’m silly.) Elton and Knox were perfect but Rhys and Everest are everything. I love all my babies so much.

I had my issues with Everest for a large portion of this book. He’s very selfish and oblivious, and honestly part of me still feels like he doesn’t 100% deserve Rhys, who is honestly the most perfect boyfriend in the world. The way that man loved Everest even despite everything was beautiful. Honestly though, by the end I’d forgiven Everest and was really just rooting for them.

The spice was hot as usual for Addison Beck’s books. I love how they’re never repetitive. Each couple has their own things that just work for them and it’s always so hot. Loved Everest’s hidden exhibition kink. Loved the way Rhys explored Everest’s body as he came to terms with his sexuality. It was all just amazing.

Also what is it about hurricane/bad storm scenes in books that just D O. I T. for me? Exiled and Where There’s a Will anyone? The hurricane chapters were everything. Getting caught in storms is becoming a favorite microtrope of mine.

I’ve said this before and I’ll never stop saying it—there is just something about Addison Beck’s writing that is so comforting to me. Her characters and plots just always drag me into their embrace and make me feel warm and safe. I will stan this author until my dying breath.

I need Skylar and Cassius’s story. Like yesterday. I need my precious, sweet angel boy to have a boyfriend who treats him like the king he is. Please and thank you.