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A review by kindlemmromancereader
This Will Hurt I by Cara Dee
5.0
***ARC Review***
This is my honest review for the ARC I received.
The title says it all. I’m glad I knew going in that this was a duet or I’d be devastated for Jake. This book is a slow burn but overflowing with emotional intensity. This book spans years. (It starts in 2010). Part I is told from Jake’s point of view. It tells the story of how Jake and Roe (Monroe) become really close friends. They meet in LA at a documentary filmmaking class. They decide to work together and the pair grow exceptionally close.
Jake is a former Marine. Jake struggles with affection, due to a past trauma instigated by his mother about his Grandpa. This is a childhood incident that really affects him, but he suppresses for a long time. His family is very traditional/conservative. Roe’s family is Catholic, but very open-minded.
Both men consider themselves to be straight at first, then Roe confesses he thinks he might be bi to Jake. (Things get interesting with the Tequila Licking at the bar)! Jake has a son, Colin, with his ex-girlfriend Nikki. Nikki and Jake have an amicable relationship. Roe’s girlfriend (then fiancée) gets pregnant later in the story, so he too will become a dad.
The connection between the the MCs is very strong. Dee does an excellent job of showing how close they are and how much they care for one another. There’s a nod to found family in this story. Things change around the 62% mark for Jake and Roe. After a night out in Vegas, the pair get physical. It’s a very steamy one-off, but afterwards, Jake struggles with his newfound attraction towards Roe.
The day of Roe’s wedding is just gah! I wanted to hug Jake so badly. He was really going through it. All of his feelings towards Roe. The realization he makes and the decision to keep it quiet. This book’s epilogue gave me all the feels! I need Roe’s book because I need to know how things end up for these best friends. I cannot wait and definitely looking forward to Part II.
This is my honest review for the ARC I received.
The title says it all. I’m glad I knew going in that this was a duet or I’d be devastated for Jake. This book is a slow burn but overflowing with emotional intensity. This book spans years. (It starts in 2010). Part I is told from Jake’s point of view. It tells the story of how Jake and Roe (Monroe) become really close friends. They meet in LA at a documentary filmmaking class. They decide to work together and the pair grow exceptionally close.
Jake is a former Marine. Jake struggles with affection, due to a past trauma instigated by his mother about his Grandpa. This is a childhood incident that really affects him, but he suppresses for a long time. His family is very traditional/conservative. Roe’s family is Catholic, but very open-minded.
Both men consider themselves to be straight at first, then Roe confesses he thinks he might be bi to Jake. (Things get interesting with the Tequila Licking at the bar)! Jake has a son, Colin, with his ex-girlfriend Nikki. Nikki and Jake have an amicable relationship. Roe’s girlfriend (then fiancée) gets pregnant later in the story, so he too will become a dad.
The connection between the the MCs is very strong. Dee does an excellent job of showing how close they are and how much they care for one another. There’s a nod to found family in this story. Things change around the 62% mark for Jake and Roe. After a night out in Vegas, the pair get physical. It’s a very steamy one-off, but afterwards, Jake struggles with his newfound attraction towards Roe.
The day of Roe’s wedding is just gah! I wanted to hug Jake so badly. He was really going through it. All of his feelings towards Roe. The realization he makes and the decision to keep it quiet. This book’s epilogue gave me all the feels! I need Roe’s book because I need to know how things end up for these best friends. I cannot wait and definitely looking forward to Part II.