Solomon Trebeck’s heart broke the night of his bi-awakening.
Fifteen years later, Sol’s back in Cornwall where it happened, single, shy, and oh-so lonely. Teaching art to kids wasn’t his life plan. Neither is raising a teenage nephew, but with no family left to support him, a live-in job at a boarding school becomes his life raft.
Problem: that life raft is sinking.
Solution: Sol’s first love could have the cash to keep it afloat.
Reconnecting with Jace Pascoe might save the school—the one place Sol’s nephew is happy. Asking for his help opens old wounds, but Jace helps to heal them, fusing Sol’s broken heart back together. However, Jace has his own shadows, no matter how brightly his smile dazzles.
Falling for Jace again could be so easy. It could also be a huge risk when neither of them plans to stay in Cornwall forever….
♥ Featuring sweet angst, hurt/comfort, and second chances for a shy heart, Sol is a standalone MM romance novel in the Learning to Love series with a fulfilling happily ever after. ♥
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Book 1: Charles
Book 3: Luke (coming Feb 2022)
Oh Sol. He piqued my interest back in book 1, Charles. So I was definitely wanting to read his story. And while it seems like a second chance love story, it is almost first chance since back when they were teens they only shared a kiss before life flipped on them.
And while I really enjoyed their story- very little angst as a couple. More outside influences causing stress rather than relationship stress. They were really good together and complimented each other well. Jace assimilated himself into Sol’s life almost without Sol noticing. He made no demands, accepted Sol and his life as is. Which includes a surly teen nephew he is the guardian of, a sister in a care home and a job at a school that might be closing.
Jace also connects with Sol’s nephew pretty much right from the start. Which helps Sol as well. Because 15 year old boys are tough. Add in the trauma he has dealt with and wow.
As I am wont to do, it is the little things. How had Jace been there and for several months and never run into Sol? Jace speaks as if that town is his home, but he is renting a place short term.
A flashback of when they were teens and how they interacted, even on that last night would have been appreciated, but there were enough anecdotes that gave us a clear picture.
We also got some Charles time, but not enough Hugo for my liking. And Luke. The poor headmaster who just wants to run his school and help kids. I can’t wait for his story.
This was a satisfying read with several other plot tendrils that added to the story. Definitely recommend.
4 pieces of eye candy