Forrest's #Win

Recovery Road #1

by Jennifer Cody

Forrest:
Half a year ago I put out a want ad for a PA. The first person to respond showed up at my door with everything he owned and never left. I knew I’d hired the right person immediately. Since then, Blake has become my best and closest friend. I trust him completely because Blake never lies to me.

I have no qualms asking him to help me find a casual hook-up so I can explore my preferences. We didn’t expect a rendezvous for sex would turn into a nightmare. I don’t know how I’ll ever recover, but I know I can’t do it without Blake.

Blake:
I didn’t know until I met Forrest how good a structured life could be. He lives and works by his schedule, and I keep it for him. When he asks me to put a hook-up in his schedule, I take care of it. I don’t think twice. I’ve never had any problem with any dating app, why would I expect one now?

I should have been more careful. I should have vetted his hook-up before I let him go off by himself. I should have done anything other than what I did. I don’t know how Forrest can stand the sight of me, but he needs me now, and I won’t let myself fail him again.

Forrest’s #Win is a 60k Contemporary MM, Bestfriends to Lovers Romance with a well-earned Happily Ever After. Triggers include: on-page descriptive (non-erotic) rape, and stalking.

Genres: M M Romance, Friends To Lovers, Romance, Contemporary, BDSM, Dark, Fiction

234 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2021

About the author

Jennifer Cody lives in Small Midwestern Town, USA, aka the sticks of Kansas. She has three kids and a Beardo she loves. Her sleep schedule is weird, so messages sent at midnight usually get answered relatively promptly. She reads all kinds of mm romance and urban fantasy, but her favorites are gay-for-you, small-town romances and over the top urban fantasy romances. Her own writing doesn’t always reflect her reading preferences, but mostly it does. She writes what she wants to read and reads extensively because she’s an addict. To books, obviously. And caffeine because sleep is for other people.

Reviews

[drew · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars rounded up, i guess.

the review will come when i can get my thoughts together... this book was a whole ass mess.

[The Word Nerd Reviews Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forrest's #Win was a spur of the moment read instigated by a post on a Facebook group. The post made me seek out the book, and then the blurb insisted that I read it straightaway.

That was the best decision I made that day!

Jennifer Cody is a new to me author, although I’ve had Bishop to Knight One in my TBR for ages. Forrest’s #Win was actually a last-minute addition to this books of the month post, but I knew I was reading something special by the time I was 25% through. The story is certainly a unique one, with a very small and intimate cast. The story revolves around Forrest, a beautiful soul who is also a unique individual. He is an absolute genius but struggles in everyday life, requiring nearly every moment of his day to be structured and strictly scheduled.

Enter Blake, who becomes his live-in PA, and they quickly form a powerful bond of friendship. When Forrest decides he finally wants to explore his sexuality, Blake sets him up on a hookup app. That turns out to be the biggest mistake, and Forrest is raped. Forrest spirals and clings to the only person he thinks is safe, Blake. Blake and Forrest's friendship becomes even closer, and their shared trauma leads them to a romantic bond.

Forrest's #Win is an intensely emotional story of overcoming trauma and guilt. The event leaves both Forrest and Blake with trauma they must learn to manage, but together they slowly get through it to a simply amazing happy ending. The stalking element was relatively minor, but it also packed an emotional punch when all was revealed. It was a somber tale in its own right, but had a beautiful resolution.

I won't sugarcoat it, this story is difficult to read in parts. Forrest's trauma and Blake's guilt are graphically described, but as painful as the journey is, it’s also one of healing. Jennifer Cody has sensitively portrayed the consequences of rape, and these are perhaps complicated by Forrest's desperate need for structure and a particular way of living. The author's writing style is lyrical in that you are swept away in the story, in tears one moment and smiling the next. Watching Forrest and Blake move from friendship to something more was a thing of beauty.

I’d highly recommend Forrest's #Win. Although it is emotional and gut-wrenching at times, it is not overly heavy or depressing. There is subtle humour, genuine friendship and romance, and a few laughs to break up the more intense moments.

Forrest's #Win and Jennifer Cody's writing simply must be experienced.

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[Barbie* · Rating 1 out of 5]

Holy god, is this book bad. I have no idea how it isn't the author's first book, because it is so outrageously bad that one star doesn't feel useful enough.

The plot is ridiculous and I hate it. There is almost never a reason to have a character raped, and even less of a reason to graphically depict it. The fact that Forrest's rape is the inciting incident depicted in complete detail is insane. I don't get why Cody thought it was a good idea to write a graphic rape scene as a way to push two characters together romantically. It felt gross and it felt cheap.

Then there's the dialogue. Yes, okay, I get that some authors are super into therapy, and I think with traumatized characters in contemporary fiction, therapy is great and should at least be touched on. But that doesn't mean you should be ever writing excruciatingly stilted dialogue like this, where they are literally saying every little thing that's happening. It felt like lazy writing, and having the characters tell the reader their every thought... when they're already in first person POV.

Okay, and let's talk about the misogyny now. There are no good female characters aside from a single mother character who gets about five or six lines of dialogue in a 60k word novel. The other female characters are homophobic, crazy, abusive, or all three. All of them. Literally, a female character impregnates herself using a turkey baster and a discarded condom, and the big reveal is that she's a "homophobic cunt" who's on her fifth pregnancy because she's "done this before."

I have no idea how the average Goodreads rating for this book is so high. It's awful. If you hate miscommunication, though, this might be right up your alley for the sheer fact that nothing fucking goes unsaid.

[Shannon Mae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hurt/comfort, friends to lovers, bi-awakening, quirky characters - this book had a lot of my favorite elements, and it delivered. From page one I loved Forrest - he’s unique and knows it, and so when he wants to explore his sexuality he has his assistant Blake schedule it in. It goes horribly wrong, and Blake and Forrest then pick up the pieces afterwards.

Yes, there is on page sexual assault. It is short (maybe a page) and I didn’t think it was overly graphic, so I was able to handle it. What follows is a long road of recovery, but it was, thankfully, all moving forward from there. Yes, Forrest struggles. Yes, Blake feels guilt. But they both seek therapy and work together to work through the trauma.

I wondered as I read how it would transition into a physical relationship between MCs after the assault, but I felt the author handled it very well and it was organic. I loved how these characters came together. There were times their conversations sounded like textbook therapy conversations, but that is because the characters ARE in therapy and they are trying to use the tools provided to them. Their progress and their budding romantic relationship was beautiful and heartfelt.

There is some added drama for the latter part of the book. The reader might need to suspend some disbelief there, but it added conflict to the plot and the characters handled it together, which was my favorite part. There are no big miscommunications or silly breakups, which is my least favorite thing in a book.

Overall, I loved the characters and how their romance came about, and they will stay with me for quite awhile.

[Steph (Teacups & Tropes)]

DNF @ 34%

[Kaila · Rating 5 out of 5]

so good... it made me think and wonder.. it was sexy and good.. well written.. i cant wait to read more by this author and this series.

[Merissa (Archaeolibrarian) · Rating 5 out of 5]

FORREST'S #WIN is the first book in the Recovery Road series, and WOW! Just, WOW! This story deals with the (on-page) rape of one of the main characters, and the healing process both of them undertake following that.

Okay, so first things first. The rape scene. Yes, it's on-page and yes, it's horrible. However, I felt it was written exceptionally well, giving the horror of the situation without sensationalising it. It is over fairly quickly and then the focus is on the recovery. If rape is a trigger for you, then I would think exceedingly carefully about whether this is the book for you.

Right then, moving on. Blake and Forrest are best friends first and foremost. Blake jokes about being Forrest's house-husband before he even realises he is attracted to him. For me, one of the best bits of the book is when Blake is there for Forrest, no matter what. Forrest needs a hug? He gets one. He needs to hold Blake's hand during therapy? Consider it done. Only once does he pull away from Forrest, and that is because of questions raised by the therapist.

I loved how these two worked through the therapy, their relationship growing and changing in the process. Forrest with his schedules cracked me up, but it worked for him. Faith throws a whole new aspect to the story, but once again, our main two deal with it by pulling together and communicating! Ahh, what a refreshing change!

One of the things that jarred me, to begin with, was how Forrest and Blake spoke to each other at times, but it quickly just became part of them. Plus, they were using and implementing tools given to them in therapy, which made me happy.

Overall, this is a beautiful, heartwarming story about something horrible and the recovery process, culminating in a HEA so much brighter than the two main characters could have envisaged. I loved every word and HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book. I can't wait to see what comes next. Just make sure you take heed of the Trigger Warning.

** same worded review will appear elsewhere **

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Apr 8, 2021

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story and both main characters and appreciate that in addition to the romance, the book tackles the difficulties and nuances of recovery in an honest way. I thought it fitting that the characters used terms from therapy in their communication.

I was at times uncomfortable with the depiction of women in the story, although this is partly because the MM romance genre as a whole has a problem with overuse of the crazy evil ex-girlfriend. So it’s in this context that it bothers me, plus having the only girl in a D&D group wanting all the guys to fawn over her is additionally cringeworthy to me.

Regarding roughly the final quarter of the book: The whole pregnancy, stalking, leading to a child to adopt plot-line felt unnecessary and uncomfortable to me. I am glad that the author avoided the nonsensical misunderstanding/fight/breakup that serves as complication in too many romances, but this seemed rather contrived in a different way.

Edit: Upon further reflection, I appreciate that this book handles some difficult topics in a serious and thoughtful way, but it is in part for this very reason that I feel that the character Faith should have been left out.

[Claire Louisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an emotional read, dealing with two friends, Forrest and Blake, who have to learn to heal after Forrest is raped and Blake feels responsible for it happening.

These guys were gorgeous, Forrest lives his life by an extremely strict schedule and Blake is paid to help him manage everything. The friendship and understanding between these two were really lovely and it made it seem very organic to move from friendship to more when down the track they are forced to look at how they interact and how they really feel about the other.

When Blake sets Forrest up with a hookup, on his request, things go very wrong, and while the scene was graphic, it was short and I think the author did a good job of conveying the terror involved whilst still being sensitive to readers (please be aware this may be a trigger). Forrest doesn't deal with this well, as you would expect, and neither does Blake, who blames himself. Thereafter follows a long journey of counselling for both of them, I really appreciate how well Jennifer Cody navigated the whole structure of this and how they moved forward, but not always in a straight line and not always without a few backwards steps; to portray anything else would be unrealistic.

Forrest's way of talking and behaving was what I am guessing would be on the spectrum, as such it didn't always flow smoothly, but that is how it is meant to be, the author did a good job, I think, of depicting his quirks and different ways of thinking and behaving.

Once again, this is another novel that shows us that sexuality is on a massive spectrum and things can change and emerge over time. When the novel starts, Blake is definitely into women, while Forrest is exploring his sexuality. Blake's one night with a girl from Forrest's D&D game has far-reaching consequences down the track and I wasn't completely sure about this direction of the storyline, but still found it an enjoyable part of the read.

Thanks to the author for a digital copy in return for an honest review.

[Kristi Jung · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unique

This story is unique in its plot, characters and how settled everything is. What I mean is, aside from character development, the characters’ personalities never stray, the plot doesn’t become too over or under whelming. The characters are unique because they are factual and immediate. If a problem arises they address it immediately via strong communication.

In a vague nutshell, this is a gay-for-you hurt/comfort romance between an undiagnosed neurodiverse high-clearance government person who needs to adhere to a strict schedule and a live-in house-husband who does the scheduling and other chores for room, board and income. They are best friends.

The S. Assault happens early in the book. The rest of the book is character development and growth among the two couples who have good days and bad days but continue to recover from the SA in their own ways. All while realizing they were sorta dating without realizing it.

Although their mental health changes (ptsd, guilt, negativity, behavior-changes) due to the SA, their personalities stay the same. They have good days and bad, and aside from the factual-ness of the writing and characters, the author explores both perspectives, struggles and recovery using a dual-pov. The characters seek therapy and follow her advice etc, they research and buy self-help books and attend group therapy and talk everything out with one another in efforts to recover.

There are some twisted elements to this book, unexpected and disturbing. I can’t really hint/warn without spoiling, but it doesn’t happen until 80+% of the book.

Tags; mm romance, hurt/comfort, sexual assault, stalking, d&d players, neurodiverse, career-successful partner with “care-taker” partner, factual, lots of communication, a few erotica scenes. Becomes Versatile around 80%.

[Kendra Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forrest is a very intelligent man that needs very strict structure in his life or everything falls apart. He put an ad out for an assistant and hit the jackpot with Blake. They get along perfectly and Blake keeps him going day to day. When he asks Blake for help testing out his sexual preferences Blake is all for helping him. He makes a profile for Forrest on Grindr. Within minutes he gets a response from someone who can meet up immediately. Neither Forrest or Blake know that this is going to turn out so horrifically.

Blake moved to town for a relationship that didn't work out. He was homeless without any money when he sees Forrest's ad. He thinks it's a perfect solution. He excels at keeping Forrest's life on track and doesn't mind his idiosyncrasies. He thought Grindr would be safer than a bar pick-up; now he's feeling guilty for what Forrest is going through.

This is a very good story about what a person that's been assaulted/raped goes through. It's very emotional and heart wrenching. It will tear your heart out. You will have feelings throughout the spectrum. With help from Blake, Forrest slowly heals and is able to have a life he never thought he'd have. Forrest's rapist doesn't get the punishment he deserves but he does get something. There's a little stalking going on that shakes up the story and adds to the guys happy ending. The supporting characters are all useful to the story. There is few notable errors in the writing. I highly recommend this book. It's not an exciting or easy romance but it does have a great story.

[Sarah C · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is heartbreakingly beautiful. It is an incredibly moving piece of writing that will hook you from the start.

I found Forrest to be so endearing and the way that he and Blake interact is so supportive and respectful. It was gratifying to watch their story unfold. You wanted them to succeed and to find a way forward. Their journey of healing and developing relationship unfolds so naturally, nothing seems forced. The thing I really appreciated about these characters was their kindness and consideration of one another. We need more books like this, that have characters who have gone through something traumatic, challenging, difficult, but who are supported and encouraged on their journey of healing.

Whilst there are trigger warnings for this book, it is more than well worth the read. The way that it is presented and dealt with is necessary for the plot, but this is not presented in a way that takes away from the effects of what the characters experience. I think that this is something that Jennifer Cody is brilliant in handling in her writing. She writes her characters in such a way, that even if they experience trauma or difficulty, or if they have ongoing issues that they are dealing with, they are explored in healthy and respectful way.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 Stars. After Blake gets dumped a few weeks after moving to a new city, he answers a Craigslist ad for a roommate/PA. Forrest and Blake quickly become best friends. When Forrest asks Blake to go to a gay club to explore his preferences, Blake recommends using a dating app instead. The results are disastrous. After that night, the two men have to work through their trauma and grief together. While supporting each other through this journey, they find something special in their relationship.

I really enjoyed the premise and plot of this book. It can be very heavy and emotional in places, but it is well done. The characters were well written, and their reactions and emotions seem very realistic for their situations. I wasn’t a huge fan of the writing style for the book. There’s a ton of internal dialogue from both characters that I found monotonous. The dialogue between characters read very choppy and somewhat simplistic. With the way Forrest’s character is written, I expected this straightforward blunt wording from him, but it didn’t seem to fit with Blake’s character in my mind. Overall, this is a very emotional and well thought out story, but the finished product left something to be desired.

[Leanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trauma handled in a way that’s healing

I absolutely adore Forrest and Blake! From the way they meet, to Blake being everything that Forrest needs as he travels the journey of the survivor. I can’t say enough about how good these two are together.

In spite of the trauma Forrest goes through, with the help of a therapist, he and Blake manage to maintain a healthy relationship. Over the course of recovery their relationship morphs from best friends to something fulfilling for the both of them. Their love is steadfast throughout even as it changes. There’s no angst surrounding the bi-awakening which is a relief. I think the added stress of that would have taken away from the healing process for both of them and ultimately made things more difficult.

There is a slight D/s element, but it’s mainly a dominant tone to scenes rather than any discipline. There are zero spankings.

I highly recommend this book, but if you have any triggers related to SA, then read this book with caution. Your mental health is more important than any story.

[E.Muddle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an emotionally gripping and utterly heartbreaking story! Forrest is an absolute sweetheart; so kind and curious, and unbelievably smart. The terror and pain he goes through after the assault just gutted me. It’s completely heart wrenching and the author does an extraordinary job of making us feel the reality Forrest experiences. Not only that, but the guilt and regret Blake faces makes it even more devastating. It will never go away, or be forgotten, but with Blake’s help, Forrest is slowly able to heal and find the life he so deserves.

Blake and Forrest have a soul-deep connection as best friends that only deepens to an all-encompassing and beautiful romantic love. Their road to recovery is angsty and painful, and by no means easy, but the way the pieces all slowly heal and come together for Forrest and Blake makes it so very worth it! And I can promise their HEA is wonderful and heartwarming, and just everything I could have hoped for.

I cannot recommend this book more!

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book tore me to pieces and then put me back together again. One mc is raped, and it's traumatic and realistic, the other mc feels like failed his friend because he didn't expect that to happen. The author does a fantastic job of describing both characters' feelings and portrays their anguish and heartache.
But!!! She also shows them working with a therapist and committing to a care plan! This book is life! In real life, we have to struggle and fight to get to the point where we can move forward from traumatic events.
This book is amazing because the author takes us through that journey for both characters. They fight together to get past their trauma. It's also a bi-awakening for one mc, who thought he was completely straight, but realizes he's actually bi.
These two characters felt so real, that I wanted to call my new friends to check in with them afterward.

Love!!!! The message this book gives! Yes trauma is horrible, but you can move on and recover! :)

[Biscuits · Rating 2 out of 5]

To me it had potential, but it quickly deflated.
Firstly, I understand that Forrest has Asperger's syndrome and that he has special behaviours and all. That's fine to me, however, the way it was expressed in the writing, made it difficult to me to connect with him.
Secondly, I liked the blunt honesty between them, but I found it problematic that after the incident, they become very dependant among each other. Yes, it is treated in the "therapy" sessions they have, but still, if felt wrong.
I am not sure whether this is because I hate the co-dependency that most couples normally have in real life in order to not be alone at that made me cringe a little bit in the story.
I missed the connection between them and I feel bad because it might be caused by the condition that Forrest had. I think that the companion did not reach the expectations to make this story better than it is at the moment.

I am very sorry that I did not like it.

[Heike · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sooo, it started good. I liked the premises and the blurb. The characters are good and complex too.
But a lot of things didn’t work for me. First and foremost, I didn’t get an emotional connection to the book and the MCs. I don’t know how to better describe it, but usually when I read about rape/trauma, I feel and hurt for the characters. In this book I read the words but didn’t feel anything. There was a lot of „telling“ and not enough feeling for me. And his recovery was way too fast and easy in my opinion. And so it draaaagged and I found myself skimming pages.
And second, the drama with Faith was totally unnecessary and over the top. It was super cliché.
Some reviewers said they didn’t like the stilted conversations, but I have to say, it fit. Although it’s never mentioned or diagnosed, Forrest seems highly OCD and even autistic - so the way he spoke and behaved fit his character perfectly.

[Kate Churcher]

I was given this as an ARC and I loved it. The way the relationship develops between Blake and Forrest and how they work through the trauma that they both go through in different ways is incredible. I've loved Jen's other books but this reduced me to tears which is very hard to do.
It's not an easy book to read and I think it must have been so tough to write but Jen's handled this sensitive subject with amazing insight, so much love and just the right amount of humour. The way they talk, clarify, validate and are so honest with each other is a benchmark for how I think relationships should be. I'm not anywhere near as good at the communication aspect but it's something to strive for, IMHO.
If you want a book with all the feels, some angst and then the characters having the most satisfying win - not only surviving what happened but growing and learning from it; then this is for you!

[Jackson · Rating 3 out of 5]

DNF 50%

I liked so much about this book.. Blake and Forrest were fairly interesting characters. I really liked their odd dynamic with Blake being the strong constructive Mc and Forrest being incredibly smart yet vulnerable even before his trauma. However this book became very clinical. By halfway through it centered almost completely around their therapy, coping mechanisms, and emotional struggles. I don’t felt like we really got to know them before all of this so I began to feel pretty disconnected. I was also annoyed by a little bomb with faith that was dropped out of left field. Like it was just added as an afterthought to later cause angst. Like when did that happen? Why didn’t the author tell us when it did ? Ugh
I just don’t want to really finish this book since even the intimacy became clinical.

[Alix Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're looking for a good hurt/confort book, this one is for you !
Blake and Forrest's journey to healing after a tromatic event is not only beautiful to read but also interesting. Take all the small victories on the way and do your best to move forward. I laughed, cried a little too (but it's good, that means I was really into it with them).
Forrest is intelligent and beautifully blunt, Blake is easy going and strong at the same time. They make a good duo, Boss/ employee/ friend to lovers. A lot of things fall on them but they fight together.
A different genre from the other books I read by Jennifer Cody and for me it's a big YES. I can't wait to see how it goes in book two and have more news from Blake and Forrest!

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very emotional read. The story deals with the aftermath of Forrest’s violent rape, and his journey as a survivor. Blake, who started as Forrest’s assistant, then best friend, blames himself for not protecting Forrest better.

I love the story because their path is not easy, but they walk it together. This author has a knack for writing complex characters and relationships. I love her approach to romance because the conflict always comes from outside the couple. She never uses miscommunication, or assumptions as a conflict point in her writing.

I can’t say enough about Forrest and Blake’s journey. The struggles they experience are difficult, but they triumph in the end. Oh, and yes, the sex scenes are hottt! Highly recommended!

[CAROLINA · Rating 5 out of 5]

- Best friends to lovers
- MC in the spectrum
- Assault/rape (on page) and stalking
- GFY

Such an emotional story! It gets angsty and breaks our heart but slowly put the pieces together and at the end, we have a smile on our face.

Both MCs are incredible people... The way Forrest & Blake connect is beautiful and lovely. They start as boss and PA and roomates, become best friends and each other's support in recovery from the assault trauma, then finally become lovers and fight for their HEA. They have so many challenges to face, and they walk that path side by side.

Great start of a new series!

[Reader99999 · Rating 5 out of 5]

The way the relationship between Blake and Forrest moves from friendship into lovers and partners is beautifully written.
Due to a failed relationship in a new town, Blake answers what he thinks is an ad for a roommate. What Forrest needs is a keeper. As an amazingly gifted individual, he needs help with the tasks of day-to-day living. Blake becomes Forrest's assistant and best friend.
When Forrest's first hook-up turns into a nightmare, Blake supports Forrest through the horrendous aftermath. The two of them journey through the recovery process together becoming committed partners.

I received an ARC copy of the book for review, but all opinions are my own.

[Tessa Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can we say moving. This book had so many feelings. You immediately fall in love with Forrest whose quirky and smart . Blake whose new to town finds a home/work with Forrest and takes amazing care of him . He understands how he works! The tough topic of rape is covered in the book, but so is recovery and support. And that is so important! Hands down a must read. Forrest#wins is a friends to lovers, trauma to recovery story that might have you in tears by the end.

I received an arc of this book for my honest review.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emotionally Good

First time reading this author and I have to say that I couldn't stop turning the pages fast enough. Forrest was a quirky character who lived his life by a strict schedule that Blake kept for him. There is a difficult and emotional part to this book so if your easily trigged, be warned. But through therapy and a tremendous amount of support the trauma is dealt with and the mc's come out much stronger. I would love for Gentry to get a book. I would recommend this book.

[Raven and Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a powerful one.

This is NOT a light read. Please be aware of triggers on this one. It is worth it though. Believe me with this one. There is a bit of crazy in here with a plot twist I didn’t see coming but the relationship between Blake and Forrest is definitely worth a read. People often don’t realize there are often two sides to surviving trauma and this book does a wonderful job of showing the healing process the two MCs go through. A highly enjoyable read!

[Erin Schwichtenberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

#win

If you have triggers PLEASE make sure you read the warning!!!

This is a new author to me and I am SO glad I found this book!
If you have read this and didn’t fall in love with both Forrest and Blake then you are not human! They both carved out a place in my heart and they ain’t leaving! This story has heart break, and is different then normal, and love, and drama and just everything and it was done so well! I will definitely be reading more byJennifer Cody and I can’t wait.

[Stormy Lamb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blake and Forrest

As always remember to check tw in stories to make sure it is right for you.

I've been waiting on reading this book for a while, because I wanted to make sure I was in a good headspace. This story touches on subjects that are heartbreaking and left me crying more times then I can count. That being said it was also truly healing in a way and I'm so glad I read it.

If I could rate it higher I would but since I can't I'll leave it at a 5 out of 5 stars. Absolutely incredible!