Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.

“You’re a light to my dark,” he said softly. “Where I see doom and gloom, you’re looking for a break in the clouds. You brighten me.”

I had a big smile on my face for most of this book. What a delightful read. Hearing the story of two young men who knew they couldn’t openly be themselves, who thought they would never get to have love or find their person, getting to have that life together? It was so sweet and tender, with two gentle and kind men who weren’t afraid of being vulnerable. I loved the entire book. Butter-lube included.

I’ve seen some reviews mention that it was ‘too easy’ or not enough happening, but I think maybe that was my favorite part. Why shouldn’t we get a story of two men finding that love in a time where most didn’t. Real life is more than shitty enough at the moment. It delivered on everything it was supposed to be, for me. It still tugged on my heartstrings and a low angst story doesn’t mean they didn’t have challenges.

The audiobook was amazing. Highly recommend.

“Are your motives pure, Albie Bramwell?” Albie put his hand to his heart and lied. “Absolutely.”

⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️

⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Historical romance (1882)
Australian stockmen
Closeted MCs
Farmers
Low angst
Only one bed
Virgin MC x2
Sexual exploration
Size difference
Found family
Fast feelings
Discovering the wonders of the prostate

⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Death of a parent (off page)
Brief details of funeral
Grief from the loss of a parent
Side character experiencing alcohol cravings
Brief sexual harassment of female side character
Mentions of food and housing insecurity
References to past corporal punishment
Mentions of hunting animals for meat
Attempted rape of side character (off page, not graphic)
Explicit sexual content
Injured MC (concussion)
Penetration without stretching

⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual
Genre: Historical romance (1882)
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 18 and 19
Series: Standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 400
Happy ending: Yes

“She was pretty, and I tried to find something that appealed to me but . . . my dreams are not filled with the likes of her.” Albie blinked a few times, licking his lips as if his mouth had gone dry. “What are the likes you dream of?” His voice was so soft, so pained, gruff. “Perhaps they match my own.”



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