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Crow Creek #4
Sorting Will
Book 4 of The Crow Creek Series Will Halliday is determined to stake his claim on furthering his career and developing a specialized veterinary practice out west. With help from Ben Kincaid, a friend with benefits, he sees the move as going to a better life, not running from narrow-minded colleagues and past disappointments. The problem with that new life is that it’s looking more like self-imposed exile than liberation. Sam Turner is settled in his profession, fast-tracked for the ultimate advancement. To get there he has to bury his secrets so deeply that only Ash MacBryde knows the truth. Living a lie is never easy, but the rewards, for a time, seem worth it, until Sam meets Will in the rodeo arena and everything changes. Drawn together, Will, Sam and Ben tangle with their explosive emotions and the ties that bind them to secrets, lies and promises made in the heat of the night.
186 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2013
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About the author
Nya Rawlyns
54 books42 followersNya Rawlyns cut her teeth on sports-themed romantic comedies and historical romances. She found her true calling writing about the wilderness areas she has visited but calls home—in that place that counts the most, the heart.
She has lived in the country and on a sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay, earned more than 1000 miles in competitive trail and endurance racing, taught Political Science to unwilling freshmen, and found an avocation in materials science.
When she isn’t tending to her garden or the horses, the cats, or three pervert parakeets, she can be found day dreaming and listening to the voices in her head.
She has lived in the country and on a sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay, earned more than 1000 miles in competitive trail and endurance racing, taught Political Science to unwilling freshmen, and found an avocation in materials science.
When she isn’t tending to her garden or the horses, the cats, or three pervert parakeets, she can be found day dreaming and listening to the voices in her head.
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June 21, 2017
For the first chapter or two, I thought I was at a bit of a disadvantage reading this as a standalone. I felt like I was missing everyone's back story.... Ash, Oak, Ben, etc. I felt like they had all this history together and I was completely in the dark.
So I decided to go back and listen to books #1-3 in the series, but soon discovered that those are not available as audiobooks. And since I almost exclusively listen to books instead of reading, I was pretty bummed. But I understand the cost of producing audiobooks, so I can't fault the author.
I decided to continue on with Sorting Will and just pay extra attention to the subtext between characters so I could figure out the dynamics. Sam is an old childhood friend of Ash. Oak is Ben's first love, but now Oak is with Ash. Ben is still pining after him, but that doesn't stop him from jumping between the sheets with Will, his longtime friend with benefits. Ben would like to try to be more to Will, to get over Oak, but Will knows he can never fill Oak's shoes and turns him down.
Once I figured all that out, I really enjoyed the story quite a bit. I actually preferred the relationship between Sam and Will, without adding Ben into the mix, but that's just my opinion.
As far as narration, Nick Russo did an amazing job as always. You can always count on him to give a great performance.
So I decided to go back and listen to books #1-3 in the series, but soon discovered that those are not available as audiobooks. And since I almost exclusively listen to books instead of reading, I was pretty bummed. But I understand the cost of producing audiobooks, so I can't fault the author.
I decided to continue on with Sorting Will and just pay extra attention to the subtext between characters so I could figure out the dynamics. Sam is an old childhood friend of Ash. Oak is Ben's first love, but now Oak is with Ash. Ben is still pining after him, but that doesn't stop him from jumping between the sheets with Will, his longtime friend with benefits. Ben would like to try to be more to Will, to get over Oak, but Will knows he can never fill Oak's shoes and turns him down.
Once I figured all that out, I really enjoyed the story quite a bit. I actually preferred the relationship between Sam and Will, without adding Ben into the mix, but that's just my opinion.
As far as narration, Nick Russo did an amazing job as always. You can always count on him to give a great performance.
July 4, 2017
2-2.5 stars
Too much drama, and yet, somehow, not enough...
I was so lucky as to win this audiobook in a giveaway. Thanks to the author for the opportunity.
This is a book in the middle of the Crow Creek series, and for me it didn't work that well as a stand alone. I felt like I was missing a huge load of back story between many of the characters, to fully comprehend their actions and behaviours.
*** Beware, there may be some spoilers ahead! ***
There is soooo much drama in this book, yet none of it is fully explored, so I ended up not really caring about any of it...
I never really felt the so called deep connection between Will and Sam when they first hooked up, so the "I love you and I want to be with you forever" seemed a bit out of left field and very rushed.
I understood Will feeling betrayed and angry by the fact that Sam was married, but his behaviour -
considering giving up his career etc. seemed completely ridiculous and overly dramatic.
Sam was a hot mess and his melt down after Will was completely understandable, however I wanted to be privy to that downward spiral, not just be told it had happened after the fact. It was alluded that he was almost suicidal? Why did I not get to see the mess that led to this?
When they meet up again there is only the "running in the snow barefoot" drama and then everything is happy as Larry once again between them, until Sam once again up and leaves without an explanation. Why? Why was it impossible for anyone to actually talk to one another? No communication at all! All they ever did was fuck. I never saw them as adults in a healthy relationship.
The last couple of chapters were endless drama upon endless drama. Divorce being contested, Sam being charged with solicitation of a minor, Will getting a beating and having all of his possession stolen, and yet, none of it we are actually a part of. We are only told about it. Then why do it at all?
There was plenty of conflict without it!
I might have enjoyed this more, if I had started with book 1, but this one didn't work for me.
Too much drama, and yet, somehow, not enough...
I was so lucky as to win this audiobook in a giveaway. Thanks to the author for the opportunity.
This is a book in the middle of the Crow Creek series, and for me it didn't work that well as a stand alone. I felt like I was missing a huge load of back story between many of the characters, to fully comprehend their actions and behaviours.
*** Beware, there may be some spoilers ahead! ***
There is soooo much drama in this book, yet none of it is fully explored, so I ended up not really caring about any of it...
I never really felt the so called deep connection between Will and Sam when they first hooked up, so the "I love you and I want to be with you forever" seemed a bit out of left field and very rushed.
I understood Will feeling betrayed and angry by the fact that Sam was married, but his behaviour -
considering giving up his career etc. seemed completely ridiculous and overly dramatic.
Sam was a hot mess and his melt down after Will was completely understandable, however I wanted to be privy to that downward spiral, not just be told it had happened after the fact. It was alluded that he was almost suicidal? Why did I not get to see the mess that led to this?
When they meet up again there is only the "running in the snow barefoot" drama and then everything is happy as Larry once again between them, until Sam once again up and leaves without an explanation. Why? Why was it impossible for anyone to actually talk to one another? No communication at all! All they ever did was fuck. I never saw them as adults in a healthy relationship.
The last couple of chapters were endless drama upon endless drama. Divorce being contested, Sam being charged with solicitation of a minor, Will getting a beating and having all of his possession stolen, and yet, none of it we are actually a part of. We are only told about it. Then why do it at all?
There was plenty of conflict without it!
I might have enjoyed this more, if I had started with book 1, but this one didn't work for me.
August 22, 2018
Audio Review
This series is best read in order. Books 1-3 are not available in audio so you will need to read them.
It's not a recurring story but the other characters all have connections and pasts that make the story a little slow at first.
Here is a quick rundown. Ash and Oak are a couple. Ben was in love with Oak and is still pining for him. Will met Sam a long time ago on a rodeo circuit and fell in love but Sam broke his heart. Will is moving near Crow Creek finishing his schooling for veterinary. He and Ben are friends with benefits which works because Will is in love with Sam and Ben is pining for Oak. Sam finally has decided to be himself and get a divorce. Ash talks him into coming there. He runs into Will but can they take up where they left off.
Once you get past who is who and what happened in the past books the story comes together pretty well. I loved Will and Sam and the things they go through to find true love. I would prefer that ben hadn't been so involved once Will and Sam got together but it was still a good story.
As always Nick J Russo does a great job narrating. He has a knack of bringing stories to life!
This series is best read in order. Books 1-3 are not available in audio so you will need to read them.
It's not a recurring story but the other characters all have connections and pasts that make the story a little slow at first.
Here is a quick rundown. Ash and Oak are a couple. Ben was in love with Oak and is still pining for him. Will met Sam a long time ago on a rodeo circuit and fell in love but Sam broke his heart. Will is moving near Crow Creek finishing his schooling for veterinary. He and Ben are friends with benefits which works because Will is in love with Sam and Ben is pining for Oak. Sam finally has decided to be himself and get a divorce. Ash talks him into coming there. He runs into Will but can they take up where they left off.
Once you get past who is who and what happened in the past books the story comes together pretty well. I loved Will and Sam and the things they go through to find true love. I would prefer that ben hadn't been so involved once Will and Sam got together but it was still a good story.
As always Nick J Russo does a great job narrating. He has a knack of bringing stories to life!
May 28, 2015
I started Sorting Will with a little scepticism, wondering how Ash and Oak would now fit into the story, but I was happy to realise that they still have important roles to play.
In Sorting Will, in particular, there is an intensity to Nya Rawlyns’ writing, which not only filters into the plot, but also her characterisation of these men. Her portrayal of Ash, Oak, Sam, Ben and Will is careful and Nya Rawlyns not only reveals their strengths, but also their vulnerabilities. We come to understand their sometimes reckless behaviour and I think that seeing the men in their weakest moments only makes them sexier to us!
This novel is really Sam and Will’s story but as we know, love is a complicated emotion on Crow Creek Ranch and whilst these two men have feelings for one another, Will also has a romantic past with Ben, and so Nya Rawlyns brings us the series’ first ménage sex scenes.
Love is a word used more by the Crow Creek men than any teenage girl, which could make us doubt how genuine each relationship is. However, I think Nya Rawlyns works hard to define the difference between the forever love between Ash and Oak, and the possessive ‘love’ Ben feels for Oak.
Ben’s development is interesting in this story. We begin to see past his facade and despite the fact that he seems intent on interfering in Ash and Oak’s marriage, I did end up feeling sorry for him. I think Flankman will be interesting!
I really enjoyed Sorting Will and how easy it is to become involved in the lives of Nya Rawlyns’ men. Sorting Will has become one of my favourite books in the series so far!
In Sorting Will, in particular, there is an intensity to Nya Rawlyns’ writing, which not only filters into the plot, but also her characterisation of these men. Her portrayal of Ash, Oak, Sam, Ben and Will is careful and Nya Rawlyns not only reveals their strengths, but also their vulnerabilities. We come to understand their sometimes reckless behaviour and I think that seeing the men in their weakest moments only makes them sexier to us!
This novel is really Sam and Will’s story but as we know, love is a complicated emotion on Crow Creek Ranch and whilst these two men have feelings for one another, Will also has a romantic past with Ben, and so Nya Rawlyns brings us the series’ first ménage sex scenes.
Love is a word used more by the Crow Creek men than any teenage girl, which could make us doubt how genuine each relationship is. However, I think Nya Rawlyns works hard to define the difference between the forever love between Ash and Oak, and the possessive ‘love’ Ben feels for Oak.
Ben’s development is interesting in this story. We begin to see past his facade and despite the fact that he seems intent on interfering in Ash and Oak’s marriage, I did end up feeling sorry for him. I think Flankman will be interesting!
I really enjoyed Sorting Will and how easy it is to become involved in the lives of Nya Rawlyns’ men. Sorting Will has become one of my favourite books in the series so far!
February 28, 2015
I liked the story of Will and Sam but Bennie kind of ruined it for me. I know he feels lost because of Oak. Just would have liked him to be a little stronger and not so interfering. Still really liked the Crow Creek series.
November 26, 2017
This is my review of the audio version of this book:
This series is so good! In this one, Sam and Will are pretty much in love from their first meeting. Will is thrilled and ready to rearrange his plans so that he can spend his life with the man he loves. Unfortunately, Sam has commitments and responsibilities he isn't sure he'll ever be able to let go of, even though Will has his heart and always will. Sam can't stop himself from disappointing Will time and time again. Ash, Oak, and sweet, wonderful Ben, are sources of non-stop support for the couple. (Ben is still one of my favorite characters ever!)
As always, the author provides a world that is vivid and real, with characters who are easy to love and sometimes hate. Add in the wonderful narration, and this book is truly satisfying.
This series is so good! In this one, Sam and Will are pretty much in love from their first meeting. Will is thrilled and ready to rearrange his plans so that he can spend his life with the man he loves. Unfortunately, Sam has commitments and responsibilities he isn't sure he'll ever be able to let go of, even though Will has his heart and always will. Sam can't stop himself from disappointing Will time and time again. Ash, Oak, and sweet, wonderful Ben, are sources of non-stop support for the couple. (Ben is still one of my favorite characters ever!)
As always, the author provides a world that is vivid and real, with characters who are easy to love and sometimes hate. Add in the wonderful narration, and this book is truly satisfying.
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