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Foggy Basin Season Two
Finding Gideon
Grief led him to a small town. Love found him there.
Gideon Raines has been running for years—from guilt, from grief, from the night that stole his twin brother and shattered what was left of his family. With nothing but a duffel bag and nowhere else to go, he ends up in Foggy Basin, a blink-and-you-miss-it town where the locals are nosy, the diner coffee is strong, and the new vet is way too handsome for Gideon’s peace of mind.
Dr. Malcolm Jones traded city chaos for small-town calm a year ago, buying the local vet clinic and trying to rebuild a quieter life. He’s smart, private, and firmly straight—or so he thought. When a down-on-his-luck drifter with haunted eyes stumbles into his clinic and unexpectedly saves the day, Malcolm offers him a job… and maybe something more he can’t quite name.
Gideon doesn’t plan to stay. Malcolm doesn’t know if he can risk his heart again. But the more time they spend together, the harder it is to ignore the slow, relentless heat building between them—aching, undeniable, and oh-so-dangerous.
Welcome to Foggy Basin Season Two. Just passing through? No problem. Here to stay, well, better find your place. Sit back, relax and get to know the townsfolk. They love hard and play even harder. Each book is a standalone but why not stay and get to know us and read them all.
Gideon Raines has been running for years—from guilt, from grief, from the night that stole his twin brother and shattered what was left of his family. With nothing but a duffel bag and nowhere else to go, he ends up in Foggy Basin, a blink-and-you-miss-it town where the locals are nosy, the diner coffee is strong, and the new vet is way too handsome for Gideon’s peace of mind.
Dr. Malcolm Jones traded city chaos for small-town calm a year ago, buying the local vet clinic and trying to rebuild a quieter life. He’s smart, private, and firmly straight—or so he thought. When a down-on-his-luck drifter with haunted eyes stumbles into his clinic and unexpectedly saves the day, Malcolm offers him a job… and maybe something more he can’t quite name.
Gideon doesn’t plan to stay. Malcolm doesn’t know if he can risk his heart again. But the more time they spend together, the harder it is to ignore the slow, relentless heat building between them—aching, undeniable, and oh-so-dangerous.
Welcome to Foggy Basin Season Two. Just passing through? No problem. Here to stay, well, better find your place. Sit back, relax and get to know the townsfolk. They love hard and play even harder. Each book is a standalone but why not stay and get to know us and read them all.
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273 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 5, 2025
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September 11, 2025
What a sweet and emotional romance. This was what I always describe as two pieces of an apple coming together.
Malcolm and Gideon had a slow burn romance, full of feelings and touching moments. Gideon was grieving hard for the brother he lost and Malcolm was also grieving for the marriage that didn't work.
It was obvious from the start that Malcolm liked taking care of others, that was why he couldn't resist helping Gideon. Offering a job at his vet clinic and a place to stay at his home to a stranger who showed up at his clinic with a little dog, was proof of Malcolm's personality. Gideon was spending his life wandering around, punishing himself (disgusting parents aside), and coming across Malcolm made his life turn around big time.
This story was easy to read and there was no major drama, other than two people helping each other heal and carry on with their lives. I loved the small town setting, with lots of puppies and different sorts of animals coming in the clinic, and some secondary characters that added to the slow living style of small places.
I loved how the plot was kind of simple, yet it made me feel so much. There was such a deep character development and the author did a wonderful job describing the profound hurt that both MCs were feeling.
This book was a beautiful read and I enjoyed both its plot simplicity and its emotional complexity regarding the MCs. The story was focused on the characters and how they found their way to a new life together. It just was a book that left me feeling everything was right in the world again.
Malcolm and Gideon had a slow burn romance, full of feelings and touching moments. Gideon was grieving hard for the brother he lost and Malcolm was also grieving for the marriage that didn't work.
It was obvious from the start that Malcolm liked taking care of others, that was why he couldn't resist helping Gideon. Offering a job at his vet clinic and a place to stay at his home to a stranger who showed up at his clinic with a little dog, was proof of Malcolm's personality. Gideon was spending his life wandering around, punishing himself (disgusting parents aside), and coming across Malcolm made his life turn around big time.
This story was easy to read and there was no major drama, other than two people helping each other heal and carry on with their lives. I loved the small town setting, with lots of puppies and different sorts of animals coming in the clinic, and some secondary characters that added to the slow living style of small places.
I loved how the plot was kind of simple, yet it made me feel so much. There was such a deep character development and the author did a wonderful job describing the profound hurt that both MCs were feeling.
This book was a beautiful read and I enjoyed both its plot simplicity and its emotional complexity regarding the MCs. The story was focused on the characters and how they found their way to a new life together. It just was a book that left me feeling everything was right in the world again.
September 18, 2025
I absolutely loved the romance of this book. Gideon comes to Foggy Basin with no intentions to stay long. On his way his car breaks down, he finds a scrawny looking dog & thanks to Reuben the mailman, a vet to take care of it. Malcolm is the vet, divorced, moved to Foggy Basin for a quieter life. When they meet he offers him a room & while his helper is called away, a temporary position at the office to "pay" off his debt for the dog. There is no angst, no instant love, just a beautiful slow burn love story. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 1, 2025
I loved this book. It’s everything I love about slow burns. The build up to forever. The looks, the shy smiles, the hoping the falling the love. I adored this book. This was what I needed. So beautiful. I don’t know if I can add anything more than what other reviews have said. Must read.
For me:
Dual POV
Diversity
No cheating or sharing
No om/ow
For me:
Dual POV
Diversity
No cheating or sharing
No om/ow
August 24, 2025
5 stars
Gideon is a young man, lost and drowning in pain and grief. He drives without having a real destination in mind when he rescues a little dog, abandoned on the side of the road.
Gideon brings him to the town vet, without knowing that the Doc won't only welcome and cherish the little animal, but him too.
Malcolm is living a quiet life after his divorce, far away from the big city, managing his clinic and trying to take care of himself.
When he offers a room to Gideon to spend the night and get some rest, he doesn't imagine he just found the love of his life.
What I adored about this story is the simplicity of living in a small town, the slow rhythm of the events, the calm, the comfort, the slow burn that are the foundation of Gideon and Malcolm's relationship.
There are a few moments when the grief seems to be too overwhelming and Gideon can't breathe without hurting, but Malcolm's words, his closeness, they wrap Gideon softly and very tightly at the same time, offering him a safe space to heal.
The last chapter had me in tears, but not leaving spoilers.
Very beautiful and very recommended.
Gideon is a young man, lost and drowning in pain and grief. He drives without having a real destination in mind when he rescues a little dog, abandoned on the side of the road.
Gideon brings him to the town vet, without knowing that the Doc won't only welcome and cherish the little animal, but him too.
Malcolm is living a quiet life after his divorce, far away from the big city, managing his clinic and trying to take care of himself.
When he offers a room to Gideon to spend the night and get some rest, he doesn't imagine he just found the love of his life.
What I adored about this story is the simplicity of living in a small town, the slow rhythm of the events, the calm, the comfort, the slow burn that are the foundation of Gideon and Malcolm's relationship.
There are a few moments when the grief seems to be too overwhelming and Gideon can't breathe without hurting, but Malcolm's words, his closeness, they wrap Gideon softly and very tightly at the same time, offering him a safe space to heal.
The last chapter had me in tears, but not leaving spoilers.
Very beautiful and very recommended.
September 18, 2025
Another beautiful work of art by Denver Shaw. This author is quickly becoming a favorite of mine and Gideon and Malcom just solidified that with this book. Gideon has been running for most of his life. From people and connection, not feeling like he belongs, unless he's with his twin brother Garrett. But when he loses his twin he loses himself and now he's running alone but this time from grief and guilt and parents who blame him. He never stays in one place too long but when he gets stuck with car trouble in Foggy Basin and rescues a stray in need of help he finds himself in a vet's office in a small town and comes face to face with a man who he doesn't know will change his whole life for the better. Malcom is used to city chaos and moves to Foggy Basin and opens up a vet clinic to start his life over after the fast life and a divorce. He's been in town for awhile yet he doesn't venture out much or have too many friends or people he keeps up with preferring his quiet and time to himself. Until he meets Gideon who helps him out of a bind after his assistant needed time off work. Gideon intrigues him and he has a way of making animals, especially scared or guarded ones, feel safe and cared for. He finds himself offering him a job and a place to stay. Both men are straight yet there's something there between them the longer they get to know each other and work together but they can't put words to it. Their built up to realizing their feelings is charged, emotional, and makes you really feel tensions rising until the inevitable happens and they start to slowly fall in love. Malcom gives Gideon his patience, understanding, acceptance and a home. He lets him open up to him on his own and is there when he needs him and says what he feels and makes Gideon believe in those feelings and in himself. Gideon gives Malcom the warmth and love he didn't think he'd find again because he was afraid to open his heart again. He gave Maclom another purpose and a way to look to a future they could build together instead of the complacent life he had before Gideon walked through his door. These two were absolutely beautiful together. The spice was hot yet mixed with so much emotion and tenderness. They don't go all the way right away but instead they explore each other and this new thing between them and build up their trust and love and then give themselves to each other. This book has so much heart and I definitely cried especially those last few chapters and that epilouge. Ugh. That was beautiful and the perfect way to end this book. I'll be on the look out for more books by this author for sure and you should be also!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 16, 2025
I fell in love with Gideon from the first page and that love never wavered. He seemed so broken but valiantly moved forward, taking what life threw at him with a stoic acceptance, quietly spreading his gentle care and concern to the animals he helped Malcolm treat. He had an affinity with the animals that I envied and admired, animals seeming to relax and trust him from the start as his reassuring presence calmed them. He had much the same effect on people, too, making them feel seen and safe — even Malcolm.
The tentative admission to the confusing and growing physical attraction between Gideon and Malcolm felt so natural as they explored new boundaries and sensations, awed at how right it felt. The kisses, the feel of their bodies touching for the first time, all so new and yet right, no expectations, just them being them — together.
When Gideon went looking for answers to his questions about sexual attraction and interest in sex, he learned things about himself— he wasn’t “broken or weird or behind -he just was”. All the years he thought he was missing something, he realized he was “just wired differently”. Being with Malcolm was the first time he felt safe enough to want more, and the revelation was life changing. He understood that all the things he felt and saw about Malcolm —that Malcolm saw him, trusted him, he felt safe with him, wanted him —he was in love with him.
Malcolm realized things about Gideon, too — he brought “light, energy, chaos sometimes -but mostly this clarity. Like I'd been seeing in grayscale before, and he flipped the world into color.” Malcolm also knew he was safe with Gideon, he felt seen, cherished, his.
The meeting between Junie and Toast brought tears to Gideon, and me. Seeing those two together led Gideon to an idea which became a dream come true, bringing tears again to Gideon, and me, at the honor to Gideon’s brother, Garrett, and their years growing up together. A fitting honor to both. And my final tears came when Gideon actually was welcomed into the family he deserved, one that would love him unconditionally. If anyone was worthy of that, Gideon was.
I loved the book, Malcolm, the life they led in Foggy Basin and the growth Gideon made (Malcolm also) in the course of their relationship. A full-on 5 stars from me, more if I could. I think this is my favorite Foggy Basin book so far. I hope if you choose it to read, it will be a favorite of yours, too.
I received an advance copy for free and this is my voluntary review.
The tentative admission to the confusing and growing physical attraction between Gideon and Malcolm felt so natural as they explored new boundaries and sensations, awed at how right it felt. The kisses, the feel of their bodies touching for the first time, all so new and yet right, no expectations, just them being them — together.
When Gideon went looking for answers to his questions about sexual attraction and interest in sex, he learned things about himself— he wasn’t “broken or weird or behind -he just was”. All the years he thought he was missing something, he realized he was “just wired differently”. Being with Malcolm was the first time he felt safe enough to want more, and the revelation was life changing. He understood that all the things he felt and saw about Malcolm —that Malcolm saw him, trusted him, he felt safe with him, wanted him —he was in love with him.
Malcolm realized things about Gideon, too — he brought “light, energy, chaos sometimes -but mostly this clarity. Like I'd been seeing in grayscale before, and he flipped the world into color.” Malcolm also knew he was safe with Gideon, he felt seen, cherished, his.
The meeting between Junie and Toast brought tears to Gideon, and me. Seeing those two together led Gideon to an idea which became a dream come true, bringing tears again to Gideon, and me, at the honor to Gideon’s brother, Garrett, and their years growing up together. A fitting honor to both. And my final tears came when Gideon actually was welcomed into the family he deserved, one that would love him unconditionally. If anyone was worthy of that, Gideon was.
I loved the book, Malcolm, the life they led in Foggy Basin and the growth Gideon made (Malcolm also) in the course of their relationship. A full-on 5 stars from me, more if I could. I think this is my favorite Foggy Basin book so far. I hope if you choose it to read, it will be a favorite of yours, too.
I received an advance copy for free and this is my voluntary review.
November 6, 2025
I am awestruck. This book, this story, it is so incredibly special. Yes, it made my cry but it also allowed me time to understand why both Gideon and Malcolm affected me so deeply. Their stories are so real, their characters are tangible, they could be people you and I have met, know or know of. They are you and I. They are now, along with Dennis, very close to my heart and I will defend them, support them, against anything!
So, what made me feel this way about this story. It is the writing, the characters, the world building for want of a better description - I know of Foggy Basin from previous books and so to me it is a town, a place, a community that I am familiar with and happy to get to know better. Denver Shaw writes her new characters into the place with gentleness, humour, sadness and honesty. She gives them both, and the reader, space to breathe, to take it all in, to allow us to settle with the knowledge that there is an enormous weight which needs to be held carefully and dealt with carefully, sympathetically and at its own pace. I think that is what had me close to tears and then crying on more than one occasion. That space, that sensitivity and how well it simply fits.
Gideon wasn't intending to stay. Stop? Maybe. But when he stops to rescue a pup, discovers his van has given up and is given directions to the veterinary surgery everything changes. That afternoon he walks into Foggy Basin, a pup in his arms, the weight of so much on his shoulders, and he meets Malcolm. Another outsider until only a year ago, the vet took over the clinic, has made himself a home, a business and a friend to many. When he takes Gideon in he has nothing in mind other than helping someone who looks as though they need it but something about Gideon gets under his skin in a way no-one, not even his ex-wife has. It makes him question everything he thought he knew of himself and yet take it all in his stride.
Find yourself, find your new home, a new place for your heart to settle and allow yourself to be drawn into Foggy Basin where the most unexpected experiences change lives.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
So, what made me feel this way about this story. It is the writing, the characters, the world building for want of a better description - I know of Foggy Basin from previous books and so to me it is a town, a place, a community that I am familiar with and happy to get to know better. Denver Shaw writes her new characters into the place with gentleness, humour, sadness and honesty. She gives them both, and the reader, space to breathe, to take it all in, to allow us to settle with the knowledge that there is an enormous weight which needs to be held carefully and dealt with carefully, sympathetically and at its own pace. I think that is what had me close to tears and then crying on more than one occasion. That space, that sensitivity and how well it simply fits.
Gideon wasn't intending to stay. Stop? Maybe. But when he stops to rescue a pup, discovers his van has given up and is given directions to the veterinary surgery everything changes. That afternoon he walks into Foggy Basin, a pup in his arms, the weight of so much on his shoulders, and he meets Malcolm. Another outsider until only a year ago, the vet took over the clinic, has made himself a home, a business and a friend to many. When he takes Gideon in he has nothing in mind other than helping someone who looks as though they need it but something about Gideon gets under his skin in a way no-one, not even his ex-wife has. It makes him question everything he thought he knew of himself and yet take it all in his stride.
Find yourself, find your new home, a new place for your heart to settle and allow yourself to be drawn into Foggy Basin where the most unexpected experiences change lives.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 17, 2025
This small-town MM romance (3.5*) is filled with themes of loss, discovery, and heart. Gideon, feeling lost since the death of his twin brother and the abandonment by his parents, passes through a small town where he rescues a small dog and takes it to the vet, Malcolm. There, he discovers Malcolm's kindness and generosity. As Gideon settles into an unexpected job opportunity, he begins to develop new feelings for his boss and roommate, realizing that not everyone sees through him—some actually see him. Malcolm has achieved what he thought he wanted in life: marriage, a career as a veterinarian, and wealth. However, none of these brought him happiness. After his divorce, he moved to a small town to open his own practice and live a simpler life. He never expected to encounter the troubled man who walked through his door with such a big heart. As they work and live side by side, neither anticipates their feelings for each other growing. Can they help heal each other’s pasts, or will one of them continue to run, as he always has?
This is the second book in the series and can be read as a standalone. The characters possess depth, and the slow-burning attraction between them feels authentic and not rushed. I enjoyed the animal interactions, even the sad moments, particularly the storyline involving “Toastie” and the sanctuary that was born from it. However, after reading many similar small-town romances, I felt disappointed that the town and its residents were not more central to the story of these two, as it seemed like a missed opportunity for some light-heartedness in what often felt like a very sad narrative. Overall, it was a good and emotional read, but I prefer the nosiness and camaraderie found in most small-town stories. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This is the second book in the series and can be read as a standalone. The characters possess depth, and the slow-burning attraction between them feels authentic and not rushed. I enjoyed the animal interactions, even the sad moments, particularly the storyline involving “Toastie” and the sanctuary that was born from it. However, after reading many similar small-town romances, I felt disappointed that the town and its residents were not more central to the story of these two, as it seemed like a missed opportunity for some light-heartedness in what often felt like a very sad narrative. Overall, it was a good and emotional read, but I prefer the nosiness and camaraderie found in most small-town stories. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 29, 2025
ARC review.
And we are back at Foggy Basin.
I was captivated from the first page and I love Malcolm and Gideon. They are so warm, honest and thoughtful. The way they fall in love, one slow step at a time while they carefully evaluate their next move, is so sweet. Experiences from the past making them wary, but at det same time opening their hearts and minds to something new.
Gideon is on the road, running from the past when he spots a dog in need of care. He's in luck when there is a vet clinic just down the road. Malcolm is living a quiet life as a vet in a small town. He escaped the stress of the big city a year ago and is happy with his new life.
Together they both experiencing feelings they never knew before. For Gideon Malcolm becomes a safe place where he can be himself. He's finally healing and his life seems to be back on track again.
This wonderful read has bi-awakening, age gap, small town, hurt-comfort and adorable four legged cuteness. If you have read earlier books in this series you are welcome back to meet old friends, if not, it's worth to drop by and get to know these intresting people of Foggy Basin.
And we are back at Foggy Basin.
I was captivated from the first page and I love Malcolm and Gideon. They are so warm, honest and thoughtful. The way they fall in love, one slow step at a time while they carefully evaluate their next move, is so sweet. Experiences from the past making them wary, but at det same time opening their hearts and minds to something new.
Gideon is on the road, running from the past when he spots a dog in need of care. He's in luck when there is a vet clinic just down the road. Malcolm is living a quiet life as a vet in a small town. He escaped the stress of the big city a year ago and is happy with his new life.
Together they both experiencing feelings they never knew before. For Gideon Malcolm becomes a safe place where he can be himself. He's finally healing and his life seems to be back on track again.
This wonderful read has bi-awakening, age gap, small town, hurt-comfort and adorable four legged cuteness. If you have read earlier books in this series you are welcome back to meet old friends, if not, it's worth to drop by and get to know these intresting people of Foggy Basin.
September 1, 2025
2,5 stars rounded up
This was my first time reading an ARC and also my first book by this author. The blurb sounded really promising, so I was excited to give it a try.
The beginning was light and easy to get into — I actually enjoyed the first 60 pages or so. But after that, the story started to feel a bit chaotic. I struggled with the character development (I didn’t even know the main characters’ ages until halfway through), and the timeline was confusing. Some events felt random and didn’t really add much to the plot. A lot of the chapters felt a bit underdeveloped, like they needed more time to fully come together. The humor also didn’t quite land for me — it felt like it was trying a bit too hard.
That said, I did appreciate the concept, and there were a few fun and emotional moments throughout. While it wasn’t quite the right fit for me personally, I can see how others might enjoy its light tone and the overall idea.
(I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.)
This was my first time reading an ARC and also my first book by this author. The blurb sounded really promising, so I was excited to give it a try.
The beginning was light and easy to get into — I actually enjoyed the first 60 pages or so. But after that, the story started to feel a bit chaotic. I struggled with the character development (I didn’t even know the main characters’ ages until halfway through), and the timeline was confusing. Some events felt random and didn’t really add much to the plot. A lot of the chapters felt a bit underdeveloped, like they needed more time to fully come together. The humor also didn’t quite land for me — it felt like it was trying a bit too hard.
That said, I did appreciate the concept, and there were a few fun and emotional moments throughout. While it wasn’t quite the right fit for me personally, I can see how others might enjoy its light tone and the overall idea.
(I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.)
September 4, 2025
This book is part of the multi-author Foggy Basin Season 2 series. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone read. This is the story of Gideon Raines and Malcolm Jones. Gideon is drowning in his own grief over the death of his twin brother in a climbing accident. Never able to feel safe nor wanted, he roams from town to town trying to find a new place to be centered. Seeing an injured dog on the side of the road Gideon stops to help him. There is no way he would abandon an animal in need. Lucky for him, the Fluff &n Tuff Animal Clinic is not far from where his truck broke down. It is there that he meets Dr. Malcolm Jones, the owner and veterinarian. This is their story. It is also the beginning of their slow burn relationship. Another wonderful small town and hurt-comfort story that is very well written and easy to read. Your heart will ache as Gideon and Malcolm each find their respective footing. I enjoyed this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 5, 2025
This is a story about Gideon Raines, a man running from years of grief and guilt over the loss of his twin brother, and Dr. Malcolm Jones, a small-town veterinarian seeking a peaceful life. Gideon arrives in the tiny town of Foggy Basin with no plans to stay, but he immediately notices the handsome new vet, Malcolm. Malcolm, who considered himself straight, is intrigued when Gideon stumbles into his clinic and saves the day. He offers Gideon a job, and their unexpected proximity ignites a slow, undeniable attraction. The story sets up a romance where both men are reluctant to open up—Gideon because he plans to leave, and Malcolm because he's afraid to risk his heart—but the growing intensity between them is too dangerous to ignore.
I loved this story with the two men who slowly became friends and then fell in love. I loved how Malcolm helped Gideon to grieve and understand that he had worth and was deserving of love. Lots of emotions and feelings in this story which will cause you to cry. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.
I loved this story with the two men who slowly became friends and then fell in love. I loved how Malcolm helped Gideon to grieve and understand that he had worth and was deserving of love. Lots of emotions and feelings in this story which will cause you to cry. Easy to read, feel and understand. This was an MM story with mature content.
September 6, 2025
Just another beautiful story from Denver Shaw.
My heart hurt so much for Gideon. All he ever wanted was to be loved by his parents. Losing half of himself when his twin died and being blamed for it was absolutely devastating.
I hate this kind of parents. The ones that only care about one child. Gideon deserved so much better than those jerks.
I’m so glad Malcom was there for him when he needed it most. He might not have known he would be attracted to a man, but he sure did how to love Gideon.
Despite this being a slow burn which aren’t typically my favorite, Finding Gideon was worth the read. Nothing beats a broken man with the heart of gold, a stray dog who looks at you like you hung the stars and a sexy vet that gives you shelter and ends up falling in love with you 🥰
My heart hurt so much for Gideon. All he ever wanted was to be loved by his parents. Losing half of himself when his twin died and being blamed for it was absolutely devastating.
I hate this kind of parents. The ones that only care about one child. Gideon deserved so much better than those jerks.
I’m so glad Malcom was there for him when he needed it most. He might not have known he would be attracted to a man, but he sure did how to love Gideon.
Despite this being a slow burn which aren’t typically my favorite, Finding Gideon was worth the read. Nothing beats a broken man with the heart of gold, a stray dog who looks at you like you hung the stars and a sexy vet that gives you shelter and ends up falling in love with you 🥰
September 9, 2025
I don't know if part of it is because I am a veterinary technician and both men caring for the sick and abandoned animals reached me, but I had tears a lot in this book. The author writes beautifully with some of the loveliest analogies I have read. "Dennis barked once-sharp and smug- then strutted away like he had a speech to deliver and a country to run" The author also writes pain and grief and hurt/comfort amazingly well. Gideon had his share of pain and feeling alone. Malcolm had his loneliness too. It was a beautiful story of finding out who you are and who you could be. There is safety and peace with the right person. And lots of animals who need sanctuary and care. 10/10 highly recommend.
September 11, 2025
A beautifully written slow-burn romance full of heart, healing, and second chances.
Gideon, weighed down by grief and guilt, never plans to stay anywhere for long. But when he rescues a stray dog and meets small-town vet Malcolm, things begin to shift. Malcolm, still reeling from a divorce, offers Gideon a place to stay—and, unexpectedly, a safe space to heal.
What follows is a tender, emotional journey of two men learning to trust again, surrounded by a caring community and one very determined dog. With themes of bi-awakening, age gap, hurt-comfort, and quiet love, this story will break your heart and put it back together.
I really enjoyed this one—it’s moving, warm, and full of emotion.
Gideon, weighed down by grief and guilt, never plans to stay anywhere for long. But when he rescues a stray dog and meets small-town vet Malcolm, things begin to shift. Malcolm, still reeling from a divorce, offers Gideon a place to stay—and, unexpectedly, a safe space to heal.
What follows is a tender, emotional journey of two men learning to trust again, surrounded by a caring community and one very determined dog. With themes of bi-awakening, age gap, hurt-comfort, and quiet love, this story will break your heart and put it back together.
I really enjoyed this one—it’s moving, warm, and full of emotion.
September 1, 2025
Season 2 Book 9, I absolutely have loved every book in this series. Gideon and Malcom they really were perfect for each other. Malcom was exactly what Gideon needed to finally be secure. Gideon was the surprise Malcom never saw coming. This book and this series is amazing, be sure you don’t sit down to read this without a box of tissues. Spoiler alert: I cried several times while reading this, my heart broke more than once. But for all the sadness there was so much healing. These characters and their stories of love and healing are wonderfully written. Don’t miss out on this book or the series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 4, 2025
Gideon is a wanderer that due to circumstances ends up in Foggy Basin and after bringing a hurt dog to the local vet. Malcom is trying to escape the trauma of the past and the big city and when a handsome stranger wanders in little do either of them know this leads to the one thing they both need love to heal the wounds and build a future together.
This is a insta-lust and insta-love book and part of a bigger collection of many different authors however this can be read as a standalone. I do wish some parts were expanded on but over all this was a lovely book.
ARC provided by Booksprout and Denver Shaw for honest feedback.
This is a insta-lust and insta-love book and part of a bigger collection of many different authors however this can be read as a standalone. I do wish some parts were expanded on but over all this was a lovely book.
ARC provided by Booksprout and Denver Shaw for honest feedback.
September 6, 2025
Lovely. A nice story that leave you feeling good. Gideon, drifts from place to place, running from guilt and grief of his twin's death. Malcolm, trades big city life for country life. Gideon brings a hurt stray to Malcolm's vet clinic and Malcolm offers him a job. They nurture a friendship and bring each other comfort. Then their relationship goes deeper, surprising them and healing them. We get to watch the normal process of getting to know each other, grow together and fall in love. Very comforting, very sweet. Great cover art! Well done! I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a. review.
September 13, 2025
Gideon finds an injured dog at the side of the road and takes it to the local Foggy Basin vet, Malcolm.
Gideon is new to town and Malcolm offers him a room for the night and also a job helping in the clinic as his assistant is away.
The build up to love here was slow and Gideon proved to have a soft heart for animals and the setting up of the town's animal sanctuary.
However I was a little confused. It said that the clinic had changed its name and its odd because I can remember the name of the clinic as a title from a previous book, but I thought the vet in that book got his HEA.
Also once it broke down at the very beginning of the book nothing was said about Gideon's truck.
Gideon is new to town and Malcolm offers him a room for the night and also a job helping in the clinic as his assistant is away.
The build up to love here was slow and Gideon proved to have a soft heart for animals and the setting up of the town's animal sanctuary.
However I was a little confused. It said that the clinic had changed its name and its odd because I can remember the name of the clinic as a title from a previous book, but I thought the vet in that book got his HEA.
Also once it broke down at the very beginning of the book nothing was said about Gideon's truck.
September 5, 2025
This is a redemption story about a veterinarian, Malcolm who starts his life over in Foggy Basin and a broken drifter, Gideon who can't move on from his twin's death. When Gideon brings a hurt stray to Malcolm, he hires him to help. So begins their journey to relieve Gideon's pain, understand his grief and for both to explore a relationship and sexuality questions. It has the best line ever about body parts greeting each other. I received a copy of this through BookSirens and this is my voluntary opinion.
October 2, 2025
This book was full of emotions. Gideon with his loss and running from himself. Parents who no longer have any feelings for their own child. Although their loss is also great, but this is really heartbreaking. And then he meets Malcolm, a veterinarian, and then the healing begins for these two main characters. Their journey towards each other and towards acceptance is very beautiful to read. Heartbreaking, but also the honest emotions. This book is truly a must read. I really didn't expect anything less from Denver Shaw, but this book was truly from the heart.
October 19, 2025
Slow burn, low angst
Gideon and Malcolm were absolutely perfect for each other.
Gideon is running from perceived guilt and grief while Malcolm left the city for a slower pace of life in the countryside.
Gideon brings in a stray to Malcom's vet practice and offers Gideon a job.
They initially begin slowly as friends who offer the other understanding.
This slowly blossoms into something much deeper and helps one another heal.
I really enjoyed the slower pace of setting, which helped us see them slowly get to know one another better and eventually fal in love.
Gideon and Malcolm were absolutely perfect for each other.
Gideon is running from perceived guilt and grief while Malcolm left the city for a slower pace of life in the countryside.
Gideon brings in a stray to Malcom's vet practice and offers Gideon a job.
They initially begin slowly as friends who offer the other understanding.
This slowly blossoms into something much deeper and helps one another heal.
I really enjoyed the slower pace of setting, which helped us see them slowly get to know one another better and eventually fal in love.
September 2, 2025
Gideon is drowning in grief when he finds a stray dog. Wanting to help the dog leads him to Malcolm the vet and the start of a beautiful slow burn relationship. The gradual pace and care that surrounded him helped Gideon to heal. The animals were interesting, the dogs in particular having charming characters. Very sweet.
I received a complimentary copy of this book via Booksprout and am happy to leave a voluntary review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book via Booksprout and am happy to leave a voluntary review.
September 6, 2025
My heart honestly hurt for Gideon. I cannot even imagine what it would feel like to lose a twin brother. Gideon feels so much sadness and has no direction. He is definitely the one who gets saved when a small dog in need falls into his life. I loved how this led him to the lonely vet Malcom. Malcom has suffered losses of his own, but it was beautiful to see the strength he had to support Gideon and open up to love again himself.
September 7, 2025
"Finding Gideon" by Denver Shaw is part of the multi-author Foggy Basin Season 2 series and can easily be read as a standalone. Gideon and Malcom are both wonderful characters and theirs is a story with a lot of emotion and heart. There are parts of the story that make your heart ache. Thankfully they are over powered by the number of moments that make your heart soar. The story is wonderfully written and I love how this author give you all of the emotions and feels.
September 13, 2025
This book was so poetic. It really read like an epic love poem. The prose were so sweet. I loved Malcolm and the way he just went with being attracted to a man. He questioned himself but didn't freak out. It was endearing. Gideon's story was heartbreaking but the way Malcolm seemed to just know what to say or not say was the best. I highly recommend reading this book. Mind the trigger warnings but otherwise just enjoy the story.
October 2, 2025
Gideon has a broken soul, after his twin brother Garret died and his parents blamed him he took off. Originally from Oregon his truck broke down outside of Foggy Basin where he also found an abandoned starving dog. He brought the dog to a vet clinic run by Malcom a former city trauma veterinarian. Malcom chose a quieter life after his divorce. This story is sad, full of grief but also growth, love and self discovery.
September 7, 2025
Finding Gideon is part of the multi-author Foggy Basin Season 2 series and can be read as a standalone. This is a first times, sexual awakening, age gap read about Gideon and Malcom. We've met Malcom before and I just loved him finding his HEA. Just loved this story and the characters of Foggy Basin, so glad we got to come back to this lovely town.
September 7, 2025
This is part of the Foggy Basin season two multi author series and it is another great addition,this is Gideon and Malcolm’s story which is about two broken men who when they meet become friends which slowly turns into something more, this was a good slow burn, hurt/ comfort, bi-awakening story and is well worth a read.
September 27, 2025
Narrative: 📕📘📗📓
Angst: Low-ish
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶
Humor: 😆😆
Heart: 💧💧💧💧
Romance: ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Burn Time: Slow - ish
A sweet meet cute of a straight to bi vet and a drifter who doesn't know why he doesn't see people like everyone else. Not to mention animal love everywhere including a 3 legged dog and a one legged girl. Its adorable.
Angst: Low-ish
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶
Humor: 😆😆
Heart: 💧💧💧💧
Romance: ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Burn Time: Slow - ish
A sweet meet cute of a straight to bi vet and a drifter who doesn't know why he doesn't see people like everyone else. Not to mention animal love everywhere including a 3 legged dog and a one legged girl. Its adorable.
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