Reviewed by True

TITLE: Something Unforgettable

SERIES: Split Rock Ranch #4

AUTHOR: Rory Maxwell

PUBLISHER: Self-Published

LENGTH: 267 pages

RELEASE DATE: January 1, 2024

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Finn likes working at his grandfather’s feed and general store. It’s familiar. Comfortable. People aren’t as intimidating when he’s behind the counter. Outside of work . . . well, “shy” would be putting it nicely. He’s a mess, and at this rate he’s going to be a single mess forever. Who’d want a guy who can barely get a word out? Definitely not the handsome older man who’s started showing an interest. No, Xavier is out of Finn’s league.

Xavier DeCain came to Split Rock to help out a friend—fixing problems is what he does, though usually there’s more Hollywood glamor involved. He didn’t plan to keep coming back to the sleepy town. And he definitely wasn’t planning on Finn, whose pretty blushes are irresistible. But Xavier has specific tastes—not to mention an intense desire to be in charge. He isn’t sure innocent young Finn will be able to handle it.

Their mutual attraction is too strong to ignore, but for a relationship to work, they’ll both need to fight their demons. Finn will have to trust Xavier to be careful with his wounded heart, and Xavier will have to reexamine the things he finds most important.

Something Unforgettable is a 75k MM romance novel. It includes a sweet boy who’s afraid to step out of his shell, a caretaking man who’s been burned before, plenty of heat, an age gap, hurt/comfort, first times, and found family. It’s the fourth book in the Split Rock Ranch series but can be enjoyed as a stand-alone. Please see inside for CW.

REVIEW:

In short, this read had just everything I love. An enthralling writing style, hurtful comfort, age gap, big size difference, a rich Daddy and the sweetest virgin boy. (For the newlingers, it’s all about consenting adults)
The supportive friends were a wonderful addition, and the health issues with pops were respectfully written.
This story overflows with feelings, it made me warm and happy and broke my heart at times.
The title is striking! Goosebumps.

Finn is a super shy guy, who lives with his grandfather, together they run a store, with pops condition Finn is also his caretaker.
Meeting the kind Xavier at a party makes Finn fly. Xavier is huge and seems to be interested in Finn, something he can’t handle.
Xavier is disappointed Finn is already taken (Yes Finn lied). It took some time to find out Finn wasn’t taken.
Xavier makes a move and Finn grabs the chance.
Xavier is a pure Daddy who loves to be in charge, he doesn’t want to scare innocent Finn away, but the boy screams to be taken care of.
It sounds way easier than it is! The circumstances and all that happens are the charm of this story!

The circle of friends is smartly entwined, I love how all are connected! And, Xavier brings some new characters into the story.
I started to read just before bedtime, oh boy wrong choice, I couldn’t stop reading, and when I did, I couldn’t stop thinking about them, so I picked the story up again and chose for a short night.

Such a wonderful story, Xavier was just dang!, everything you can ask for in a Daddy, perfectly imperfect!
Finn is the sweetest, he and his pops have a story to tell.
A moving story, I read it with a laugh and a tear. All beautifully written, the author did a great job!

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