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Book Blurb

Micah Avery has called Split Rock Ranch home for most of his life—it’s one of the few places he can be totally himself without worry or judgment. The ranch, the horses, and the people are Micah’s future, and he couldn’t be happier. The fact that it’s also home to the ranch manager he’s determined to marry one day is icing on the cake . . . all he needs is for Ryan to notice him.

Ryan Astor came to Split Rock Ranch at a time when he was desperate to start over. It was just supposed to be a stop on the road, but instead he found a home and a family—that family includes Micah, the sweet kid who’s been the ranch mascot since before he was tall enough to see over the stall doors. Ryan’s finally found his place, and he can’t imagine wanting anything to change.

Then little Micah Avery grows up. And Ryan’s suddenly confronted with a whole mess of feelings and desires he never expected. Now he needs to decide if he can give in to what they both want without jeopardizing everything they have.

 

Book Review

This is a sweet story featuring Micah, a young man who takes one look at the new ranch foreman and tells his best friend, “I’m totally gonna put a ring on it.” He is still in high school at that point when he first sees Ryan, who is twelve years older and recently hired on to manage the ranch where Micah has hung out and then worked at for most of his life.

 

All his attempts at flirtation go out the window as the older man avoids entanglements, especially with a “kid.” But when Micah finally graduates high school and is ready to leave for college in Boston, he manages to convince Ryan to grant him his first kiss before they say goodbye. It’s everything he ever imagined, but reality hits when he has to leave, and he realizes they can’t build a relationship through texting over such a long distance.  

 

Three years later, Micah is back to finish his accelerated degree program with a ranch internship and to finally get the man who still holds his heart. Problem is that although Ryan also desires Micah, he assumes the friend Micah brought back with him is Micah’s lover. The author had fun with this misunderstanding trope and Micah’s friends did as well, once they got into the spirit of making Ryan jealous. Light-hearted banter, great camaraderie among a group of young men, and a strong but stoic hero make for a memorable story.

 

I enjoyed the characters, the age gap, and the long-distance, slow-burn setup for this romance. And I really enjoyed the later chapters when Micah finally gets his man. There’s just the right mix of angst, sexual tension, longing, and hope that all comes together for a terrific epilogue that warmed my heart and brought a smile to my face. I’m looking forward to book two in this new series. 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook and print
Length	Novella, 141 pages/37K words
Heat Level
Publication Date	06-October-2022
Price	$3.99 ebook, $12.99 paperback
Buy Link	https://www.amazon.com/Something-Undeniable-Split-Rock-Ranch-ebook/dp/B0B8W9GZ6S