I loved this May/December romance! I think this might be my favorite story in this series! For once the older MC is not the self-assured one going after the younger guy and trying to take care of him in some way or other. The opposite is true rather, because Steven sincerely worries about the age difference between them, in part because he doesn’t see himself for the wonderful person he is. Ryan is definitely the one doing the pursuing and the one to convince Steven that what they have is real, or can be real rather. In spite of the doubts and a less than stellar start to their relationship, the chemistry and emotional bond between Ryan and Steven is mind-blowing and gave me all the exhilarated, bubbly joy I look for in a romance. In previous books, Steven seemed very confident and happy with himself and where he is in life, he’s a rock for the others, and that made this story a little bit of a surprise as it shows us a whole different side to him. Ryan and Steven have made similar life choices, if at different moments, and even though they come from very different backgrounds, and that helps them understand each other in a way few others can. We also got to see quite a lot of Pat in this story, as she’s Steven’s sister, and that is always a good thing.
Narration: I very much enjoyed Gerrod Larkyn’s take on Steven and Ryan. I loved how lively his narration was, especially when the MC’s started to ramble, and he also did a wonderful job narrating the more emotionally charged scenes. He took great care with the voices he did for recurring characters (main & secondary), most especially Pat’s and Mandonna’s, who are an integral part of this captivating series, and a key part of its magic.