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Talbott’s Cove #1
Fresh Catch
"You could smile at me, and I'd fall apart," he whispered. His fingers skimmed down my back, pressing and rubbing like a dream. "I think you know that."Take a vacation, they said. Get away from Silicon Valley's back-stabbing and power-grabbing. Recharge the innovative batteries. Unwind, then come back stronger than ever. Instead, I got lost at sea and fell in love with an anti-social lobsterman.There's one small Owen Bartlett doesn't know who I am. Who I really am. I don't like people.I avoid small talk and socializing, and I kick my companions out of bed before the sun rises.No strings, no promises, no problems.Until Cole McClish's boat drifts into Talbott's Cove, and I bend all my rules for the sexy sailor.I don't know Cole's story or what he's running from, but one thing is I'm not letting him run away from me. experiences with homophobia.
246 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 15, 2018
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Kate Canterbary
47 books5,551 followersUSA Today Bestseller Kate Canterbary writes smart, steamy contemporary romances loaded with heat, heart, and happy ever afters. Kate lives on the New England coast with her husband and daughter.
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November 14, 2024
5 Sandcastle of Dreams Stars ⭐
~Another read of one my favourite small town series!~
From tech millionaire to deckhand, this is what happens when Cole McClish is forced to take a sabbatical from his own company. It was the best decision he didn't make. When he finds himself washed up on Talbott's Cove, he didn't expect an antisocial lobsterman Owen Bartlett to offer him refuge.
Owen lives a relatively simple life. With the occasional hookup outside of town to ward off loneliness, he tries to remain content with the mundane.
I knew I was good for a fun time in the summer. That was how it went for me. I went starry-eyed and lovesick, and they went back to their lives in the city. Summer loves only led to autumn heartbreak.
With Owen and Cole now living and working together, their attraction bubbling under the surface since they first met will inevitably spill over. And it may take a little time, but boy is their desperation for each other sexy as heck.
"I want you. So much that it hurts," he said, his words tumbling out in a gasp.
There was only one way to ease this pain. Without a word, I backed him up against a tree and dropped to my knees. My hands were curled around his hips while I pressed my face to his heat.
"Do that one more time and I'm gonna come in my pants," Cole said, his words slurring around a hiccup.
With insecurities around dating and love, It has left them both with an aversion to relationships. Yet together everything seems simple and attainable. When the truth is revealed about Cole's identity, can a wealthy urbanite, give up his lifestyle for a small town fisherman?
Gah, Fresh Catch ticked all my boxes. Well written, small town, spicy and full of heart. It was so entertaining to read. It's wonderful to read real life romances that resonates with you. 💙⚓
~Another read of one my favourite small town series!~
From tech millionaire to deckhand, this is what happens when Cole McClish is forced to take a sabbatical from his own company. It was the best decision he didn't make. When he finds himself washed up on Talbott's Cove, he didn't expect an antisocial lobsterman Owen Bartlett to offer him refuge.
Owen lives a relatively simple life. With the occasional hookup outside of town to ward off loneliness, he tries to remain content with the mundane.
I knew I was good for a fun time in the summer. That was how it went for me. I went starry-eyed and lovesick, and they went back to their lives in the city. Summer loves only led to autumn heartbreak.
With Owen and Cole now living and working together, their attraction bubbling under the surface since they first met will inevitably spill over. And it may take a little time, but boy is their desperation for each other sexy as heck.
"I want you. So much that it hurts," he said, his words tumbling out in a gasp.
There was only one way to ease this pain. Without a word, I backed him up against a tree and dropped to my knees. My hands were curled around his hips while I pressed my face to his heat.
"Do that one more time and I'm gonna come in my pants," Cole said, his words slurring around a hiccup.
With insecurities around dating and love, It has left them both with an aversion to relationships. Yet together everything seems simple and attainable. When the truth is revealed about Cole's identity, can a wealthy urbanite, give up his lifestyle for a small town fisherman?
Gah, Fresh Catch ticked all my boxes. Well written, small town, spicy and full of heart. It was so entertaining to read. It's wonderful to read real life romances that resonates with you. 💙⚓
April 7, 2022
While I enjoyed this one well enough, it didn't totally blow me away.
There were some very sweet moments, but also some pretty cringe-worthy ones, like the "little prince" endearment (for a 34 y.o. Internet mogul / #TryingTooHard) and one truly heinous attempt at sexy banter.
I'm not sure I'll ever eat beef jerky again.
"I feel like I'm trapped in a dehydrator and turning into beef jerky."
"You'd make for some fine jerky," Owen said, laughing.
"As would you, Bartlett," I replied.
"I'd gnaw on you," he continued, eyeing my torso.
"I'm not a piece of jagged, dried-out meat," I said indignantly. "I'm tender, juicy meat."
Yeah, if that's your idea of banter, please just... don't.
But if you pull those two not-so-great elements out of the story, it was fine, and I'd give it around 3.25 stars.
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April 18, 2019
Finally giving up! I tried! I really did try! It is me not the book!
-I went into this one blind as always, hoping the audiobook was going to keep me company on my way to and from work. That hope failed miserable. The narration was not good at all.
-I should not be trusted with lots of Audible Credits, I keep making the wrong choices.
-The dialogue was off and I couldn’t feel the connection between the MCs.
-One of the MC is a Billionaire - And he is not a Cop/ FBI/PI/ Amateur Sleuth, He does not have Super powers, he is not a Metahuman, He is JUST a Billionaire! Umm nope! I just can’t do it.
-The final straw was when one of the MC was masturbating and I legit thought it was Nick Nowack and then the POV switched and I was like, wait! why someone else narrating Nick’s masturbation scene? And just like that I knew! I KNEW! I was in the wrong book.
Nick: Surprise!
Me!
See? it is me totally me.
-I went into this one blind as always, hoping the audiobook was going to keep me company on my way to and from work. That hope failed miserable. The narration was not good at all.
-I should not be trusted with lots of Audible Credits, I keep making the wrong choices.
-The dialogue was off and I couldn’t feel the connection between the MCs.
-One of the MC is a Billionaire - And he is not a Cop/ FBI/PI/ Amateur Sleuth, He does not have Super powers, he is not a Metahuman, He is JUST a Billionaire! Umm nope! I just can’t do it.
-The final straw was when one of the MC was masturbating and I legit thought it was Nick Nowack and then the POV switched and I was like, wait! why someone else narrating Nick’s masturbation scene? And just like that I knew! I KNEW! I was in the wrong book.
Nick: Surprise!
Me!
See? it is me totally me.
March 30, 2018
4 Stars!
This couple was a perfect example of opposites attract. First we have Owen who is a grumpy, simplistic, anti-social lobsterman who enjoys being alone. Then we have Cole who use to be the CEO of his billionaire business but has recently been given a lesser title because of his short temper. He was also given vacation time in hopes it would settle him down, but all he has accomplished is getting lost at sea. He's also managed to injure himself in the process. Luckily he got himself lost in Owen's cove and is rescued by him not too long after his boat loses all electrical functioning.
So the rich man and the common man who have very little in common steam up the pages and the sheets with their chemistry. They give great banter which had me smiling a lot. It was an enjoyable short read by a NTMA that I hope writes more MM because I really liked her writing style.
If your looking for a short read that's low on angst I recommend picking this one up.
Happy reading dolls! xx
This couple was a perfect example of opposites attract. First we have Owen who is a grumpy, simplistic, anti-social lobsterman who enjoys being alone. Then we have Cole who use to be the CEO of his billionaire business but has recently been given a lesser title because of his short temper. He was also given vacation time in hopes it would settle him down, but all he has accomplished is getting lost at sea. He's also managed to injure himself in the process. Luckily he got himself lost in Owen's cove and is rescued by him not too long after his boat loses all electrical functioning.
So the rich man and the common man who have very little in common steam up the pages and the sheets with their chemistry. They give great banter which had me smiling a lot. It was an enjoyable short read by a NTMA that I hope writes more MM because I really liked her writing style.
If your looking for a short read that's low on angst I recommend picking this one up.
Happy reading dolls! xx
November 5, 2018
Audio (3 stars) - The narrator for Cole’s character gets 2 stars. Great voice but the performance fell flat. The narrator for Owen gets 4 stars. Great voice, nice performance, but a bit stiff with the dialogue at times.
Story – 3.5 stars round up because the MCs were great
It had all the ingredients of a well-used recipe for a low-angst romance. Even though it lacked originality, it was still enjoyable.
Story – 3.5 stars round up because the MCs were great
It had all the ingredients of a well-used recipe for a low-angst romance. Even though it lacked originality, it was still enjoyable.
September 9, 2024
This book...
Just wow.
It's beautifully written. At times I had to stop and just think about the words for a while. They were just so... beautiful.
I listened to the audiobook version of this book a little over a year ago and I'm honestly so happy that I picked up the kindle version now. It was on a whole different level. Made me really see the words.
Oh and also, you should totally check out the author's Spotify playlist for this book. It was awesome!
Reread July 2021:
Just as good the third time around.
Just wow.
It's beautifully written. At times I had to stop and just think about the words for a while. They were just so... beautiful.
I listened to the audiobook version of this book a little over a year ago and I'm honestly so happy that I picked up the kindle version now. It was on a whole different level. Made me really see the words.
Oh and also, you should totally check out the author's Spotify playlist for this book. It was awesome!
Reread July 2021:
Just as good the third time around.
March 25, 2018
I had a hard time getting into this book, and I can't really say why. The voices of the MCs just didn't ring authentic, and I wasn't convinced their connection was genuine.
One of the MCs hides his identity (wealthy entrepreneur) from the other for most of the story, which isn't my favorite plot device. I always dread the big revelation.
This is a safe story, relationship focused and sweet, with a picture-perfect HEA. I seem to be in the minority with my rating, and I think it's more to do with my ambivalent reaction to the author's writing style than anything else.
One of the MCs hides his identity (wealthy entrepreneur) from the other for most of the story, which isn't my favorite plot device. I always dread the big revelation.
This is a safe story, relationship focused and sweet, with a picture-perfect HEA. I seem to be in the minority with my rating, and I think it's more to do with my ambivalent reaction to the author's writing style than anything else.
June 20, 2021
This book is a beautiful love story between Cole and Owen, who were both quite full of insecurities and were from very different worlds… Cole (34) was a big CEO from Silicon Valley who was indulging his quarter-life crisis when his boat appeared in Talbott’s Cove in desperate need of repair. Owen (39) was a grumpy fisherman living in a small coastal town in Maine who craved solitude, partially because he didn’t have the best experience with relationships in the past.
Canterbury did a great job of illustrating their differences and managed to get into their heads perfectly. I really liked the writing, even though I felt like there were some things “said” and not “shown”. But I loved the build-up, the tiptoeing around each other, their interactions.
Despite their mutual instant attraction I'd say their relationship is a slow burn, and I really enjoyed their journey. It was genuine, believable and not over the top, tender and sexy at the same time.
Canterbury did a great job of illustrating their differences and managed to get into their heads perfectly. I really liked the writing, even though I felt like there were some things “said” and not “shown”. But I loved the build-up, the tiptoeing around each other, their interactions.
Why did I enjoy this man's insults so much? I couldn't explain it, but I wanted him to keep going. Pick apart my privilege-soaked preferences and deride my expensive polo shirts. Tear down my quirky-for-the-sake-of-wonky mannerisms. Strip it all away.
Despite their mutual instant attraction I'd say their relationship is a slow burn, and I really enjoyed their journey. It was genuine, believable and not over the top, tender and sexy at the same time.
December 27, 2018
It was OK...
A wee bit spoilery, please proceed with caution.
Unfortunately, I didn't feel a connection with this one. It was a little bit storyline, a wee bit the narration and a lot...I HATE RELATIONSHIPS THAT START WITH A SECRET!!!
Can't remember names but the tech genius guy is supposed to be this rude and obnoxious boss who has a reputation for insulting his employees. To me, and I think the narrator didn't help, he sounded like a spoilt kid. It was obvious from the very beginning that he shouldn't have been the boss from the start. No need to run off for self-reflection and contemplation, in my opinion.
The other guy, it was pretty harsh that he strung along a woman who had shown interest in him FOR YEARS when he knew she had no chance. He says he's openly gay but his actions proved him false.
Lots of lusty thoughts and plenty of sexy shenanigans, I just didn't feel the connection between the two.
I liked Fresh Catch but I didn't love it. Don't judge by my review alone, take the time to check out other reviews and you may find it perfect for you.
A wee bit spoilery, please proceed with caution.
Unfortunately, I didn't feel a connection with this one. It was a little bit storyline, a wee bit the narration and a lot...I HATE RELATIONSHIPS THAT START WITH A SECRET!!!
Can't remember names but the tech genius guy is supposed to be this rude and obnoxious boss who has a reputation for insulting his employees. To me, and I think the narrator didn't help, he sounded like a spoilt kid. It was obvious from the very beginning that he shouldn't have been the boss from the start. No need to run off for self-reflection and contemplation, in my opinion.
The other guy, it was pretty harsh that he strung along a woman who had shown interest in him FOR YEARS when he knew she had no chance. He says he's openly gay but his actions proved him false.
Lots of lusty thoughts and plenty of sexy shenanigans, I just didn't feel the connection between the two.
I liked Fresh Catch but I didn't love it. Don't judge by my review alone, take the time to check out other reviews and you may find it perfect for you.
September 4, 2019
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2.5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I liked it overall.
I loved the premise of a secret romance, loved how both characters were complete opposite, the small town setting, the amicable banter between Owen and Cole.
I appreciated the tension between Owen and Cole at first, all the tiptoeing around their supposedly sexual orientations, the secret lust they shared about each other. I just couldn't connect with them as a couple once this bubble of lust bursted. Something went missing along the way.
Was it the lack of conflict in the story? Maybe.
I can't believe I'm going to write this but their bedsport felt dispassionate.
I don't know. It's like all the tension between them suddenly fizzled out during the first sex scene, only, not in a good way.
My interest grew back eventually—after a pause and some sex scenes skimming— and I could enjoy the rest of the story.
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I liked it overall.
I loved the premise of a secret romance, loved how both characters were complete opposite, the small town setting, the amicable banter between Owen and Cole.
I appreciated the tension between Owen and Cole at first, all the tiptoeing around their supposedly sexual orientations, the secret lust they shared about each other. I just couldn't connect with them as a couple once this bubble of lust bursted. Something went missing along the way.
Was it the lack of conflict in the story? Maybe.
I can't believe I'm going to write this but their bedsport felt dispassionate.
I don't know. It's like all the tension between them suddenly fizzled out during the first sex scene, only, not in a good way.
My interest grew back eventually—after a pause and some sex scenes skimming— and I could enjoy the rest of the story.
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June 23, 2018
Fresh Catch was great m/m romance and I did enjoy it but I also felt somewhat disappointed. The beginning was exciting and intense. The meeting between Cole and Owen had tension but for some reason it fizzled out. I enjoyed their bantering and them butting heads but as soon as they got intimate I felt only lust between them and no emotional connection whatsoever which was a shame.
Fresh Catch was my first book by this author and despite its minor flaws I would still read this author again.
Fresh Catch was my first book by this author and despite its minor flaws I would still read this author again.
November 1, 2018
Overall book rating: 3
Audio Book: N/A
Book Cover: 4
I think I may have liked the “idea” of the story more than the story itself?
I liked the MC’s well enough. The story as well but it felt as if it’s not finished. There should have been more? You get to know them but only up to a point?
Owen really was an interesting character, though I have to admit his personality held a great deal of opposites to me? You get the idea that he is a thoughtful gruff guy. Someone who likes his black and white. Yet he suppresses the need to KNOW about the guy he so “grudgingly” gives his heart to... mmmm. That didn’t sit well with me. He’s a simple guy who seems practical in his ways, but he just assumes that this relationship is going somewhere without knowing anything about Cole?
Cole is a hyper active bundle of energy. He had his own little things that draw you to him and I can understand him wanting to be known for who he is and not what people think of him. So him keeping his real identity quiet in the beginning made sense. But again, when things get serious, you should step up? They are not children their grown men?
I did enjoy this, it was a nice little in-between. But I will not be reading the next one as I see it’s an MF.
Audio Book: N/A
Book Cover: 4
I think I may have liked the “idea” of the story more than the story itself?
I liked the MC’s well enough. The story as well but it felt as if it’s not finished. There should have been more? You get to know them but only up to a point?
Owen really was an interesting character, though I have to admit his personality held a great deal of opposites to me? You get the idea that he is a thoughtful gruff guy. Someone who likes his black and white. Yet he suppresses the need to KNOW about the guy he so “grudgingly” gives his heart to... mmmm. That didn’t sit well with me. He’s a simple guy who seems practical in his ways, but he just assumes that this relationship is going somewhere without knowing anything about Cole?
Cole is a hyper active bundle of energy. He had his own little things that draw you to him and I can understand him wanting to be known for who he is and not what people think of him. So him keeping his real identity quiet in the beginning made sense. But again, when things get serious, you should step up? They are not children their grown men?
I did enjoy this, it was a nice little in-between. But I will not be reading the next one as I see it’s an MF.
February 18, 2018
4.5 stars!
This is a gorgeous love story! It’s quick read, but a beautiful m/m romance between two strong but very different men who you cannot help but love. With sizzling sexual tension, a wonderfully well-developed relationship and a great mix of sexy time and heartfelt emotion, this is a great read, and I loved it!
Kate’s fans will remember Owen Bartlett from a cameo in the Walsh series , and while I love that tie-in, this book has no other relation to the Walsh series whatsoever and can be absolutely read as a standalone.
Owen is a surly, mostly solitary fisherman living in a small coastal town in Maine. He likes his privacy, and he loves the small cove that he calls home, so when a boat sails into his waters, of course, he investigates. Little does he know that that one decision is about to upend his life.
Cole McClish is an internet billionaire and reluctant celebrity businessman who has lost his design mojo and is on the verge of being ousted from his own company. He was forced into taking a sabbatical and decided to go sailing, but ended up getting lost. When he is rescued by Owen and is offered a place to stay for the night, the peacefulness and anonymity he finds is impossible to resist, and he quickly decides to stay for the summer.
It all sounds very sweet so far, but there is a raging attraction between the two men. Neither knows that the other is gay, and so instead we get this sort-of-friendship situation where they work together and live together, with epic sexual tension that builds with every moment they spend together. It’s intense and spine-tingling, and lots of fun, and it creates a fantastic set up for their story.
OMG, the chemistry between these two is fantastic. I could feel their attraction, and with the story written in dual POV, we can see all that they are going through as they get to know each other and become friends as they dance around their attraction. And as the sense of anticipation builds, there are sweet moments, hotness, flirting and laugh-out-loud monologuing as each little step gets us closer and closer to the big shift in their relationship.
I love these guys! They are so different, but there’s just something about them that clicks. Owen is quiet and reserved. He’s a simple man who doesn’t even use the internet, and he’s content with his solitary existence. And then along comes Cole, tech genius with a quick wit, a smart mouth and a million questions who never seems to shut up. It’s a wonderful dynamic and lots of fun, and I couldn’t help but fall in love with both of them as they easily and naturally fell for each other.
And all of that chemistry explodes into an intense and passionate love affair that is far beyond anything either of them have ever experienced.
But Owen has no idea who Cole really is, and with Cole’s stay in town limited to the summer, what kind of future can they have – even if it’s all they really want?
This is a gorgeous, gorgeous romance. It’s real and raw, passionate and intense, fun, sweet and functional. Owen and Cole have a wonderful dynamic, and I loved every moment of them together.
And with other residents of Talbot’s Cove introduced, there are glimpses of future stories and it looks like we may be getting some more books from this sleepy seaside town, and I cannot wait!
I loved this one! 4.5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is a gorgeous love story! It’s quick read, but a beautiful m/m romance between two strong but very different men who you cannot help but love. With sizzling sexual tension, a wonderfully well-developed relationship and a great mix of sexy time and heartfelt emotion, this is a great read, and I loved it!
Kate’s fans will remember Owen Bartlett from a cameo in the Walsh series , and while I love that tie-in, this book has no other relation to the Walsh series whatsoever and can be absolutely read as a standalone.
Owen is a surly, mostly solitary fisherman living in a small coastal town in Maine. He likes his privacy, and he loves the small cove that he calls home, so when a boat sails into his waters, of course, he investigates. Little does he know that that one decision is about to upend his life.
Cole McClish is an internet billionaire and reluctant celebrity businessman who has lost his design mojo and is on the verge of being ousted from his own company. He was forced into taking a sabbatical and decided to go sailing, but ended up getting lost. When he is rescued by Owen and is offered a place to stay for the night, the peacefulness and anonymity he finds is impossible to resist, and he quickly decides to stay for the summer.
For the first time since high school, I wanted to slow it all down. I wanted to take a break.
Not the bullshit PR cover-up sabbatical, but a vacation.
In Maine.
With a fisherman who didn’t know anything about me.
It all sounds very sweet so far, but there is a raging attraction between the two men. Neither knows that the other is gay, and so instead we get this sort-of-friendship situation where they work together and live together, with epic sexual tension that builds with every moment they spend together. It’s intense and spine-tingling, and lots of fun, and it creates a fantastic set up for their story.
This was crazy. Even if he looked like rough-palmed sex, he was straight. Probably. Maybe. Aw fuck, I couldn’t tell. The longer I thought about it, the easier it was to convince myself that he was gay and a huge, husky gift to me from the sea. From Poseidon himself. But it wasn’t like I had enough game to make anything happen. I’d earned my born-again virgin chip some time ago.
OMG, the chemistry between these two is fantastic. I could feel their attraction, and with the story written in dual POV, we can see all that they are going through as they get to know each other and become friends as they dance around their attraction. And as the sense of anticipation builds, there are sweet moments, hotness, flirting and laugh-out-loud monologuing as each little step gets us closer and closer to the big shift in their relationship.
It wasn’t like I could throw myself at him. As thrilled as I was to hear of his preference for penis, I couldn’t drop my shorts and ask if he wanted a taste of mine.
I love these guys! They are so different, but there’s just something about them that clicks. Owen is quiet and reserved. He’s a simple man who doesn’t even use the internet, and he’s content with his solitary existence. And then along comes Cole, tech genius with a quick wit, a smart mouth and a million questions who never seems to shut up. It’s a wonderful dynamic and lots of fun, and I couldn’t help but fall in love with both of them as they easily and naturally fell for each other.
I wanted him and that want was infinitely greater than sexual desire. I wanted to fuck him straight through the summer but I also wanted to wrap my arms around him and never let go.
And all of that chemistry explodes into an intense and passionate love affair that is far beyond anything either of them have ever experienced.
I’d never experienced sex like this before. There was the insanely good fucking component but that wasn’t the whole story. It was the feeling of it all. The emotion behind every thrust, the intention in every kiss, the promise in every breath we shared. This kind of sex was an affirmation, and an ever-growing part of me knew I could scavenge the earth and not find anything else like it. Like him.
But Owen has no idea who Cole really is, and with Cole’s stay in town limited to the summer, what kind of future can they have – even if it’s all they really want?
He was everything to me, and I was dying to be everything to him.
This is a gorgeous, gorgeous romance. It’s real and raw, passionate and intense, fun, sweet and functional. Owen and Cole have a wonderful dynamic, and I loved every moment of them together.
And with other residents of Talbot’s Cove introduced, there are glimpses of future stories and it looks like we may be getting some more books from this sleepy seaside town, and I cannot wait!
I loved this one! 4.5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
March 13, 2019
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Quante volte vogliamo qualcosa e quando la otteniamo non è come credevamo che fosse? Non proviamo la felicità che credevamo e non ci attende una vita sorridente. A volte arriviamo ad un punto dove siamo il personaggio che abbiamo creato e non siamo più noi stessi. Viviamo nella vita che ci siamo costruiti. Cole McClish è la definizione di tutto ciò che ho scritto. Ha fondato un'azienda elettronica conosciuta in tutto il mondo, è il ragazzo più giovane ad essere ricco sfondato e già non ne vuole più sapere di tutto ciò che lo circonda. Cole si è costruito la sua vita ed ha dimenticato chi è davvero. Quando inizia ad avere problemi a lavoro, si concede una vacanza lunga in barca, senza meta. Quanti di noi vorrebbero scappare e concedersi un po' di relax per contrastare lo stress di tutti i giorni? Solo che ben presto Cole si troverà con la barca mezza rotta e non ha la minima idea di dove sia andato a finire. Owen Barlett è un marinaio. Una vita vissuta sull'acqua, l'amore per il suono delle onde e la solitudine. Vive cacciando aragoste e la sua vita non potrebbe essere più tranquilla di così. Fin quando una barca, in piena notte, sta per colpire le coste della sua proprietà. Owen e Cole inizieranno così una convivenza forzata, fin quando la barca di Cole non sarà di nuovo pronta a partire. La fortuna di Cole è che Owen non ha la minima idea di chi sia lui. Per la prima volta può essere se stesso, senza dover mettere davanti il personaggio che si è costruito. "Una pesca miracolosa" è una storia divertente e simpatica. All'inizio entrambi non sanno che l'altro è omosessuale, quindi tengono la loro attrazione sepolta. Owen è burbero, solitario e silenzioso; Cole è l'esatto contrario. Pian piano inizieranno a conoscersi e a desiderarsi sempre di più, ma quanto può durare questa situazione prima che Owen scopra chi è davvero Cole? L'autrice mette in collisione due mondi totalmente differenti, due persone con una vita opposta ed un carattere completamente differente e crea un libro fantastico…
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Quante volte vogliamo qualcosa e quando la otteniamo non è come credevamo che fosse? Non proviamo la felicità che credevamo e non ci attende una vita sorridente. A volte arriviamo ad un punto dove siamo il personaggio che abbiamo creato e non siamo più noi stessi. Viviamo nella vita che ci siamo costruiti. Cole McClish è la definizione di tutto ciò che ho scritto. Ha fondato un'azienda elettronica conosciuta in tutto il mondo, è il ragazzo più giovane ad essere ricco sfondato e già non ne vuole più sapere di tutto ciò che lo circonda. Cole si è costruito la sua vita ed ha dimenticato chi è davvero. Quando inizia ad avere problemi a lavoro, si concede una vacanza lunga in barca, senza meta. Quanti di noi vorrebbero scappare e concedersi un po' di relax per contrastare lo stress di tutti i giorni? Solo che ben presto Cole si troverà con la barca mezza rotta e non ha la minima idea di dove sia andato a finire. Owen Barlett è un marinaio. Una vita vissuta sull'acqua, l'amore per il suono delle onde e la solitudine. Vive cacciando aragoste e la sua vita non potrebbe essere più tranquilla di così. Fin quando una barca, in piena notte, sta per colpire le coste della sua proprietà. Owen e Cole inizieranno così una convivenza forzata, fin quando la barca di Cole non sarà di nuovo pronta a partire. La fortuna di Cole è che Owen non ha la minima idea di chi sia lui. Per la prima volta può essere se stesso, senza dover mettere davanti il personaggio che si è costruito. "Una pesca miracolosa" è una storia divertente e simpatica. All'inizio entrambi non sanno che l'altro è omosessuale, quindi tengono la loro attrazione sepolta. Owen è burbero, solitario e silenzioso; Cole è l'esatto contrario. Pian piano inizieranno a conoscersi e a desiderarsi sempre di più, ma quanto può durare questa situazione prima che Owen scopra chi è davvero Cole? L'autrice mette in collisione due mondi totalmente differenti, due persone con una vita opposta ed un carattere completamente differente e crea un libro fantastico…
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February 20, 2018
Joint review with Michelle on afterdarkbooklovers.com. But in the meantime...
I really enjoyed this tale of curmudgeonly love between Owen, crusty fisherman and Cole, internet royalty and hottie nerd.
#inspo #alsopretty
The biggest strength of this story is the buildup, the undeniable sexual tension between Cole and Owen that culminates in some spectacular love scenes. I mean, the sex is fantastic and does not shy away from the descriptive, but the emotional ties between Cole and Owen before they give in, truly gives their sexy times that extra oomph that made me squirm in the best of ways.
If I have a critique of the story, it’s the internal “big” obstacle was very mild, and other than sexual tension, there wasn’t alot of tension in the story overall. I did think the climax came late, and was resolved very quickly and easily. But having said that, I wasn’t really mad at it, it fit these relatively low key characters and their relationship.
If you’re in the mood for a solid, character-driven romance with a crusty lobsterman and his geeky hot tech love, I highly recommend this.
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I really enjoyed this tale of curmudgeonly love between Owen, crusty fisherman and Cole, internet royalty and hottie nerd.
#inspo #alsopretty
The biggest strength of this story is the buildup, the undeniable sexual tension between Cole and Owen that culminates in some spectacular love scenes. I mean, the sex is fantastic and does not shy away from the descriptive, but the emotional ties between Cole and Owen before they give in, truly gives their sexy times that extra oomph that made me squirm in the best of ways.
If I have a critique of the story, it’s the internal “big” obstacle was very mild, and other than sexual tension, there wasn’t alot of tension in the story overall. I did think the climax came late, and was resolved very quickly and easily. But having said that, I wasn’t really mad at it, it fit these relatively low key characters and their relationship.
If you’re in the mood for a solid, character-driven romance with a crusty lobsterman and his geeky hot tech love, I highly recommend this.
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March 3, 2018
Okay, so WOW …. I’m in love with this author! My first read by her and I’m screaming where has she been all my life?! #forreal
If I tell you that reading this book was easy like Sunday morning would you understand what I mean? I hope so because I’m drawing a blank as to how to adequately tell you how easy this journey was to get lost in and adore. There isn’t one specific thing that I can point to that makes this story outstanding because it all does. This book I could not put down and I didn’t want it to end. There is a level of depth to the characters that had me invested. I felt what they felt. It’s as if I was walking the journey with them. OUTSTANDING, I say again :)
I cannot wait to read more by Kate very soon!
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If I tell you that reading this book was easy like Sunday morning would you understand what I mean? I hope so because I’m drawing a blank as to how to adequately tell you how easy this journey was to get lost in and adore. There isn’t one specific thing that I can point to that makes this story outstanding because it all does. This book I could not put down and I didn’t want it to end. There is a level of depth to the characters that had me invested. I felt what they felt. It’s as if I was walking the journey with them. OUTSTANDING, I say again :)
I cannot wait to read more by Kate very soon!
Copy provided for blog tour
August 23, 2018
Release Date: February 15, 2018
Genre: M/M Romance
Actual Rating: 3.5 stars
Fresh Catch by Kate Canterbary is the first book in the Talbott's Cove series. Each book can be read as complete standalones as they are loosely connected and feature different couples. This one in particular is an M/M romance. I haven't read one in ages so I was really excited to dive into this one. Overall, it's a good book. Unfortunately, there wasn't anything that specifically stood out to me while reading that left me aching for more (hence the 3 stars). Everything happened so quickly with the couple! One moment they barely had anything to talk about and the next minute they were humping next to a tree! It felt a little too sudden for my tastes as I personally prefer a couple to explore a more deeper understanding of one another before they have sex.
One of the things I loved about this on is the scenery. I haven't read a book about a brooding fisherman in a long time (maybe ever) and the way Kate described the setting was wonderful. I could practically taste the salt from the ocean. Also, the fact that it takes place in Coastal Maine was wonderful. I used to vacation in the area a lot when I was younger and this made me want to visit the area again!
While I didn't love this one, I did like it and it passed the time. I read it in one sitting. It's a quick, easy read, and filled with some uber sexy scenes! If you enjoy male/male romances, you may want to consider giving this one a try.
Genre: M/M Romance
Actual Rating: 3.5 stars
Fresh Catch by Kate Canterbary is the first book in the Talbott's Cove series. Each book can be read as complete standalones as they are loosely connected and feature different couples. This one in particular is an M/M romance. I haven't read one in ages so I was really excited to dive into this one. Overall, it's a good book. Unfortunately, there wasn't anything that specifically stood out to me while reading that left me aching for more (hence the 3 stars). Everything happened so quickly with the couple! One moment they barely had anything to talk about and the next minute they were humping next to a tree! It felt a little too sudden for my tastes as I personally prefer a couple to explore a more deeper understanding of one another before they have sex.
One of the things I loved about this on is the scenery. I haven't read a book about a brooding fisherman in a long time (maybe ever) and the way Kate described the setting was wonderful. I could practically taste the salt from the ocean. Also, the fact that it takes place in Coastal Maine was wonderful. I used to vacation in the area a lot when I was younger and this made me want to visit the area again!
While I didn't love this one, I did like it and it passed the time. I read it in one sitting. It's a quick, easy read, and filled with some uber sexy scenes! If you enjoy male/male romances, you may want to consider giving this one a try.
March 5, 2018
"Boom. Just fucking boom went my heart."I wish I knew how to put gifs in my reviews because there would be a lot of *heart eyes* and *oh yeahs* and *happy sighs* as well as a boatload of *sexy bears* getting it on.
This book has bought me out of my "reading average books" funk. I loved the shit out of these two imperfect men who meet by accident and then create an odd and tentative kind of friendship and a safe space to be themselves before the sexual tension reaches atomic levels and they...well I don't want to spoil it, suffice to say that these men couldn't be more different and it works. It soooooo works.
Don't make me gag you," I said, then thought better of it. "Unless you'd like that." "No, I wouldn't," he said. "But if you don't suck my dick right now, I'm gonna think you don't know how to."I have never heard of this author before but if they write more MM I'm on board. The writing was engaging, funny, and thoughtful. The pacing and plot was spot on. There's no added drama because the story just doesn't need it, and the few supporting characters we see around the small cove, as well as Cole's assistant we only meet in texts, are just the cherry on top.
"...You're fuckin' internet royalty." "That's an exaggeration." Frowning, he folded his arms over his chest. "I'm not internet royalty." "The fuck you aren't," I cried. "Royalty suggests power by bloodline." He shrugged. "I wasn't born into this. I'm more of an alchemist." "Oh, my God, Cole," I shouted. "Shut the hell up."
This was a fun and fresh contemporary romance that goes straight to my "keepers" shelf, for when I want a whole lotta sweet without getting tooth decay. ;)
September 18, 2019
It is probably just me but This was just "So So". It was my first book by this author, although I have many of her books on my TBR.
Maybe it was the audiobook that wasn't up to par for me but either way by the end I did really like this couple.
I will try the next book in this series since I have heard it is a good one.
Maybe it was the audiobook that wasn't up to par for me but either way by the end I did really like this couple.
I will try the next book in this series since I have heard it is a good one.
March 2, 2018
4.50 Stars!
Kate Canterbary is a new to me author and I loved her writing. Fresh Catch is a great story filled with humour, wonderful characters, witty banter, light angst and hot sexy times! A perfect light read. Highly recommended.
Kate Canterbary is a new to me author and I loved her writing. Fresh Catch is a great story filled with humour, wonderful characters, witty banter, light angst and hot sexy times! A perfect light read. Highly recommended.
January 5, 2021
4.5 horny firefly stars!
I have only read a couple of m/m novels (so far) and I was pleasantly surprised with this very fun, sweet, delightful tale.
I loved broody, reclusive Owen. On the outside he was a bit rough, but on the inside he was just a sweet cuddly 'bear' who was looking for love and someone to care for but didn't believe he would ever find it.
Cole was hilarious! A brainiac, tech genius who is on a forced sabbatical and hiding from the world. I could totally understand why he wanted to keep his identity a secret from Owen. It was refreshing not to be recognized and to be liked for who he really was...not what the world thought he was. Cole kept me laughing, always having something cheeky to say.
These two together were so sweet. Tiptoeing around each other, not really quite sure if they should follow through with their attraction.
I was definitely in the right mood to enjoy this story. Another enjoyable book to start the new year...can we go for a third?
I have only read a couple of m/m novels (so far) and I was pleasantly surprised with this very fun, sweet, delightful tale.
I loved broody, reclusive Owen. On the outside he was a bit rough, but on the inside he was just a sweet cuddly 'bear' who was looking for love and someone to care for but didn't believe he would ever find it.
Even in the darkness I could make out a rosy flush across his sharp cheekbones. I wanted to tell him he was beautiful and goofy and erotic, all at once. I wanted to watch the way my words affected him. I wanted him to give me his words, and I wanted them to come from the same confusing places as mine.
Cole was hilarious! A brainiac, tech genius who is on a forced sabbatical and hiding from the world. I could totally understand why he wanted to keep his identity a secret from Owen. It was refreshing not to be recognized and to be liked for who he really was...not what the world thought he was. Cole kept me laughing, always having something cheeky to say.
[talking about fireflies]"They're flashing us their happy little dick pics," Cole said. "This is just a whole lot of dick announcing I'm down to f**k."
"We're basically watching a glow-worm orgy," I said.
"I know," he whispered. "It's awesome until you really think about it."
These two together were so sweet. Tiptoeing around each other, not really quite sure if they should follow through with their attraction.
I was definitely in the right mood to enjoy this story. Another enjoyable book to start the new year...can we go for a third?
April 1, 2018
I quite enjoyed this ... the storyline has been done a few times but in saying that, it was sweet. Owen lived an almost hermit life in his cabin on the beach, knowing he would love a committed partner but realizing this was not in his plans. Cole was the IT billionaire who needed to escape life- took off on his yacht and then had a breakdown. Rescued by Owen, a connection was formed and a friendship developed. Of course time continues and this is a sweet romance so they hit it off and sparks flew. I actually liked their friendship and this made me smile... a really nice low angst easy read ❤️
February 27, 2018
Basically, it's not a bad story at all, but for me too sterile at times, although sex scenes were quite hot.
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February 20, 2018Wow!
Seriously...woooooow! I'll be over here in my Owen/Cole Love Bubble for the rest of eternity if anyone needs me.
Seriously...woooooow! I'll be over here in my Owen/Cole Love Bubble for the rest of eternity if anyone needs me.
February 15, 2018
At its heart, this book is a love story. It is the story of two people, who, despite coming from completely opposing walks of life- different coasts, financial strata, educational levels and beyond, and in spite of vastly different personality traits, interests and views about life in general, have found each other. And in spite of all the outside noise, and through all the internal debates, they manage to fall in love with not only each other's physical selves, but with all of the baggage and doubt and fear that each retains. Two souls once adrift, manage to navigate rocky seas, weather the storm and find safe harbor, together.
However, as with any Kate Canterbary book, the story is teeming with layers upon layers of meaning. Her signature elements are all present. Depth and breadth. Wit and sarcasm. History, art, geography and science.
And in its soul, this particular book, is something more. For this book is Ms. Canterbary's first foray into the world of Male/Male. And I was almost hesitant to include that piece of information in my review. Because I fear that there are readers who will see that, and close their minds (and their Kindles) once they realize that this is a non-traditional love story. And I wish with all my heart that they wouldn't. Because everything about this story is exquisite.
Owen Bartlett is an able seaman, an old salt. Born and raised in Talbott's Cove, he spends his days lobstering and fishing and his nights reading, in quiet solitude on his porch. But there is so much more to this man than his love of the sea and his preference for silence.
Cole McClish is a landlubber. A tech mogul, with a history of angry outbursts, and a dim view of the fast-paced, silicon world he hails from. When he finds himself lost at sea, both literally and figuratively, Owen Bartlett comes to his rescue, in more ways than one.
Together the two explore what it means to adjust priorities, to reevaluate life choices, to rediscover passion and to be brave enough to fight for what, and who, they love. And Kate Canterbary weaves her magic through it all, spilling her inky spells onto pages filled with truth, and importance and feeling.
However, as with any Kate Canterbary book, the story is teeming with layers upon layers of meaning. Her signature elements are all present. Depth and breadth. Wit and sarcasm. History, art, geography and science.
And in its soul, this particular book, is something more. For this book is Ms. Canterbary's first foray into the world of Male/Male. And I was almost hesitant to include that piece of information in my review. Because I fear that there are readers who will see that, and close their minds (and their Kindles) once they realize that this is a non-traditional love story. And I wish with all my heart that they wouldn't. Because everything about this story is exquisite.
Owen Bartlett is an able seaman, an old salt. Born and raised in Talbott's Cove, he spends his days lobstering and fishing and his nights reading, in quiet solitude on his porch. But there is so much more to this man than his love of the sea and his preference for silence.
Cole McClish is a landlubber. A tech mogul, with a history of angry outbursts, and a dim view of the fast-paced, silicon world he hails from. When he finds himself lost at sea, both literally and figuratively, Owen Bartlett comes to his rescue, in more ways than one.
Together the two explore what it means to adjust priorities, to reevaluate life choices, to rediscover passion and to be brave enough to fight for what, and who, they love. And Kate Canterbary weaves her magic through it all, spilling her inky spells onto pages filled with truth, and importance and feeling.
March 1, 2018
Confession. This was my first male-male romance and it's fully in the romantic erotica camp. And it's also one of the most beautifully written stories I've come across. I enjoy romantic erotica from time to time, but sometimes I find the writing less than well-crafted. Fresh Catch creates a whole, rich world with virbrant characters who breathe and feel and long and hurt and love.
With books I adore, I often read them twice. First to swallow them down whole with great glee, and a second time to savor. At a little over halfway through Fresh Catch, I already wanted to go back and read it again. This is a book to savor. But if you're like me and blush easily, it may not be the book to read poolside. A note for those who haven't yet strayed from male-female romances, let me assure you that the differences are technical.
This is a story about two real people falling in love.
And it is glorious.
With books I adore, I often read them twice. First to swallow them down whole with great glee, and a second time to savor. At a little over halfway through Fresh Catch, I already wanted to go back and read it again. This is a book to savor. But if you're like me and blush easily, it may not be the book to read poolside. A note for those who haven't yet strayed from male-female romances, let me assure you that the differences are technical.
This is a story about two real people falling in love.
And it is glorious.
October 12, 2020
I liked this! I've been having a hard time reading for the last week or so, so figured that trying something by an author that I almost always love and with a hero who has the profession of my romance reading heart (I don't get it either) was a good idea and it was. Definitely not out of my slump yet, but this helped.
February 19, 2018
“My dick was pitching a tent that could comfortably sleep a family of four and their elderly beagle”
As a fan of Kate Canterbary’s Walsh family series I was expecting great writing and an amazing story and I was not disappointed. This story is definitely a top favorite story for me and will be on my reread list.
-6 Stars!!-
My full review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
As a fan of Kate Canterbary’s Walsh family series I was expecting great writing and an amazing story and I was not disappointed. This story is definitely a top favorite story for me and will be on my reread list.
-6 Stars!!-
My full review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
April 11, 2024
I've not read many M/M books but this is top of my favourites list. In fact it's top of my list of ANY contemporary romance books. The story really focuses on the couple and their relationship, and it blew me away with the intensity of emotion held within its pages.
Two men who have insane chemistry but have been so hurt in the past that, for a long time, neither feels brave enough to make the first move. In many ways this was a slow burn but the heat and passion simmering just below the surface made it feel like a much raunchier read.
It was a book I didn't want to put down. No scratch that it was a book I couldn't put down. My mind, heart and soul were so caught up in it that my hands refused to close the book until I had read and savoured every word, and then re-read some again just for the sheer pleasure.
It's a Kate Canterbary book, so I fully expected to cry. However I did not expect the first time to be over a dog that wasn't even IN the book. Especially not when I'm a cat person through and through. I also cried for Cole and Owen and their fragile hearts. Sometimes Ms Canterbary makes us wait in agony for a resolution. Sam and Tiel nearly killed me when he went off to spend time in the woods. We don't have such a tough time in this book, but that isn't to say this story is anything less than amazing, and it will certainly stomp on your emotions. I think it's just that the world would have stopped spinning if Owen and Cole spent too long apart.
Through out the book, Owen seems the stronger and more dominant character. I guess you don't get to the top of the tech world by being a pushover though, and Cole certainly showed his mettle when needed.
I channelled a little Annette and totally fell in love with these guys. You just can't help it.
I also, despite her only appearing via text messages, adore Neera. I'm sure she has a story to tell and would love to read it.
As so often with books of this calibre, I just don't have words enough to express how fantastic they are. I'm more of a maths person anyway so I'll use data instead. I've created a favourite reads shelf, out of the 48 books I've read this year, this is only the third book to get put on that shelf. So that puts it in my top 6%.
If there was one think I'd learned since Cole drifted into my life it was that we mattered more than I.
Boom. Just fucking boom went my heart.
Two men who have insane chemistry but have been so hurt in the past that, for a long time, neither feels brave enough to make the first move. In many ways this was a slow burn but the heat and passion simmering just below the surface made it feel like a much raunchier read.
I'd never experienced sex like this before......It was the feeling of it all. The emotion behind every thrust, the intention in every kiss, the promise in every breathe we shared.
It was a book I didn't want to put down. No scratch that it was a book I couldn't put down. My mind, heart and soul were so caught up in it that my hands refused to close the book until I had read and savoured every word, and then re-read some again just for the sheer pleasure.
It's a Kate Canterbary book, so I fully expected to cry. However I did not expect the first time to be over a dog that wasn't even IN the book. Especially not when I'm a cat person through and through. I also cried for Cole and Owen and their fragile hearts. Sometimes Ms Canterbary makes us wait in agony for a resolution. Sam and Tiel nearly killed me when he went off to spend time in the woods. We don't have such a tough time in this book, but that isn't to say this story is anything less than amazing, and it will certainly stomp on your emotions. I think it's just that the world would have stopped spinning if Owen and Cole spent too long apart.
I always wanted him wrapped around me, and I knew talk of my other life wouldn't give me that. I knew it would come between us because it came between me and everything.
Through out the book, Owen seems the stronger and more dominant character. I guess you don't get to the top of the tech world by being a pushover though, and Cole certainly showed his mettle when needed.
His walls might be tall but I wasn't afraid of the climb.
I channelled a little Annette and totally fell in love with these guys. You just can't help it.
I also, despite her only appearing via text messages, adore Neera. I'm sure she has a story to tell and would love to read it.
Cole: You knew? All this time, you knew where I was and you didn't come and find me?
Neera: You didn't want me to find you.
Neera: I believe you were busy finding yourself
As so often with books of this calibre, I just don't have words enough to express how fantastic they are. I'm more of a maths person anyway so I'll use data instead. I've created a favourite reads shelf, out of the 48 books I've read this year, this is only the third book to get put on that shelf. So that puts it in my top 6%.
February 20, 2018
Owen Bartlett's story was a long time coming after Erin and Nick's story in The Spire. For that reason I just about died the minute I finished this novel as Cole and Owen were everything I could have ever wanted and were even better than I could've imagined. Oh how I dreamed about the Lobster Boat captain and the man that would eventually capture his heart. I absolutely loved this novel as it had the standard wit and sarcasm of a Kate Canterbary novel along with the sweet love and passion we have come to expect from her books. I adored Cole and Owen and never wanted their story to end!
When Silicone Valley's resident tech genius, Cole McClish, decides to take a mental health vacation and escape his life to clear his mind who would've expected him to crash in surly Lobsterman Owen Bartlett's town. But what happens when a Summer spent in paradise running away from the world catches up to Cole? Will they pass each other like two ships in the night or will their passionate interlude become a permanent vacation?
Honestly reading a novel from this author is always glorious as I can always without a doubt expect the laughs, passion, unrepentant honesty and a goddamn amazing story that will blow my mind. We all know she can write obviously (as the Walsh series is the best series ever written #becausePatrick) but I can never quite remember the immeasurable talent she has until I ambsmack dab right in the middle of her latest creative foray. I absolutely LOVED this novel because Kate was able to capture a true and pure love story between two people who found each other when they needed to be grounded in nothing but love and happiness. I loved the perfect dynamic she created in both men.
At first glance Owen is a burly rugged bear of a man who has a growly and stoic countenance. But with a deeper glance, we find that he has a sensitive soul inside with the wants and desires of someone who wants to be loved and cherished. Likewise, Cole is uber confident and arrogant in the business world but was floundering in his ability to find his niche in the world where he could find clarity as to who he was as a person, personally and professionally, and what he ultimately wants from his life.
I've said it countless times but Kate Canterbary is one of the best writers I have ever had the privilege of reading (and fangirling.) She makes "intelligent writing" a real thing and honestly she is just #goals and years beyond her peers. Her writing is a gift and we are better off from it. Bravo again Kate because as always you did the damn thing. Bravo! 5 (million) stars! ~Ratula
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Cole McClish . . . lost at sea and seemingly lost a bit in life too. Almost running aground in Talbott’s Cove, Maine is just the wake-up call Cole needs. And he really needs the grumpy, surly, local lobsterman, Owen Bartlett.
Owen is very used to living a solitary life. One where he thinks he’s happy. Or as happy as he can be living in his small, coastal Maine town. He loves what he does, loves his town, and lets loose when he feels the walls closing in on him a bit. So Owen is completely unprepared when Cole almost crashes into his life.
Owen has no idea the man who’s sleeping in his spare room (for now) is quite well known in his Silicon Valley world. And Cole is greatly enjoying the anonymity that small town living has afforded him. He’s able to be his real self. Really live in the moment and just enjoy life. And trust me, he’s really enjoying Owen. But what happen when his identity is revealed? How will Owen react to the news? And how will Cole prove that the person he is in Talbott’s Cove is the real person behind the Silicon Valley veneer?
Seriously, Fresh Catch is magic from the first page to the last. I couldn’t read Owen and Cole’s story fast enough. I loved how each man tried to resist the other, but their connection, their attraction was just too much. Owen came out of his solitary shell and Cole removed his veil of corporate leader and their friendship and relationship just developed through mutual respect . . . oh, and some serious lust too. Cole and Owen seemed so genuine, so amazing, so perfect. I laughed, cringed, swooned and hoped for a terrific future right along with them. I loved every minute. ~ Missy, 5 stars
When Silicone Valley's resident tech genius, Cole McClish, decides to take a mental health vacation and escape his life to clear his mind who would've expected him to crash in surly Lobsterman Owen Bartlett's town. But what happens when a Summer spent in paradise running away from the world catches up to Cole? Will they pass each other like two ships in the night or will their passionate interlude become a permanent vacation?
Honestly reading a novel from this author is always glorious as I can always without a doubt expect the laughs, passion, unrepentant honesty and a goddamn amazing story that will blow my mind. We all know she can write obviously (as the Walsh series is the best series ever written #becausePatrick) but I can never quite remember the immeasurable talent she has until I ambsmack dab right in the middle of her latest creative foray. I absolutely LOVED this novel because Kate was able to capture a true and pure love story between two people who found each other when they needed to be grounded in nothing but love and happiness. I loved the perfect dynamic she created in both men.
At first glance Owen is a burly rugged bear of a man who has a growly and stoic countenance. But with a deeper glance, we find that he has a sensitive soul inside with the wants and desires of someone who wants to be loved and cherished. Likewise, Cole is uber confident and arrogant in the business world but was floundering in his ability to find his niche in the world where he could find clarity as to who he was as a person, personally and professionally, and what he ultimately wants from his life.
I've said it countless times but Kate Canterbary is one of the best writers I have ever had the privilege of reading (and fangirling.) She makes "intelligent writing" a real thing and honestly she is just #goals and years beyond her peers. Her writing is a gift and we are better off from it. Bravo again Kate because as always you did the damn thing. Bravo! 5 (million) stars! ~Ratula
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Cole McClish . . . lost at sea and seemingly lost a bit in life too. Almost running aground in Talbott’s Cove, Maine is just the wake-up call Cole needs. And he really needs the grumpy, surly, local lobsterman, Owen Bartlett.
Owen is very used to living a solitary life. One where he thinks he’s happy. Or as happy as he can be living in his small, coastal Maine town. He loves what he does, loves his town, and lets loose when he feels the walls closing in on him a bit. So Owen is completely unprepared when Cole almost crashes into his life.
Owen has no idea the man who’s sleeping in his spare room (for now) is quite well known in his Silicon Valley world. And Cole is greatly enjoying the anonymity that small town living has afforded him. He’s able to be his real self. Really live in the moment and just enjoy life. And trust me, he’s really enjoying Owen. But what happen when his identity is revealed? How will Owen react to the news? And how will Cole prove that the person he is in Talbott’s Cove is the real person behind the Silicon Valley veneer?
Seriously, Fresh Catch is magic from the first page to the last. I couldn’t read Owen and Cole’s story fast enough. I loved how each man tried to resist the other, but their connection, their attraction was just too much. Owen came out of his solitary shell and Cole removed his veil of corporate leader and their friendship and relationship just developed through mutual respect . . . oh, and some serious lust too. Cole and Owen seemed so genuine, so amazing, so perfect. I laughed, cringed, swooned and hoped for a terrific future right along with them. I loved every minute. ~ Missy, 5 stars
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