Piers Ryman does it again! He made CF White’s words come alive for me and turned a story I loved when I first read it with my eyes, into something I loved even more. I loved hearing him speak French. ❤
Both Dale and Valentin have things in their past that have shaped who they are now. Valentin did a lot of different things to survive after being orphaned and he never wants to go back to that life. Dale grew up without feeling any love from his father, especially after his mother died. He was betrayed by a boyfriend many years ago and these two things caused him to stay in the closet and never allow himself to form a lasting intimate relationship with anyone.
Dale and Valentin couldn’t be more different from each other. Valentin loves the simple things and living off the land suits him. Dale is a city boy through and through. As Dale spend time with Valentin, he beings to see the allure of living simply and their attraction to each other won’t be denied.
I loved how wonderfully complex this story was while at the same time being very simple: two men with vastly different life styles forging a bond that will eventually bring them both happiness. I knew it wouldn’t be all hearts and flowers for Dale and Valentin – CF White does like to put her characters through hard things – but in the end what they suffer through is always worth it and makes their HEA that much sweeter.
A complimentary copy of this audiobook was provided to me at my request but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author and/or narrator.