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Third time's the charm... right?
The first time Cody Diaz met the sexy older man, Jase Marsh was a soldier on leave.
The second time they met, Jase was newly retired and looking to scratch an itch.
The third time Cody met Jase, the dream is over and reality crashes in at his dad's wedding where Jase's former fiancée becomes Cody’s stepmother.
Oops.
But a physical connection isn’t the only thing they share. They’re both on the road to finding themselves and what they truly want out of life, love, and what home looks like to them. Maybe if they stop fighting against their families and their pasts and grow from them instead, Cody and Jase will realize they can find those things they want together.
(74,000 words, Male/Male age-gap, sweet, small-town romance. HEA guaranteed.)
The first time Cody Diaz met the sexy older man, Jase Marsh was a soldier on leave.
The second time they met, Jase was newly retired and looking to scratch an itch.
The third time Cody met Jase, the dream is over and reality crashes in at his dad's wedding where Jase's former fiancée becomes Cody’s stepmother.
Oops.
But a physical connection isn’t the only thing they share. They’re both on the road to finding themselves and what they truly want out of life, love, and what home looks like to them. Maybe if they stop fighting against their families and their pasts and grow from them instead, Cody and Jase will realize they can find those things they want together.
(74,000 words, Male/Male age-gap, sweet, small-town romance. HEA guaranteed.)
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 15, 2022
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About the author
Kade Boehme
37 books1,046 followersKade Boehme is the epitome of dorkdom, only watching TV when Rachel Maddow or one of his sports teams is on. Most of his free time is spent dancing, arguing politics or with his nose in a book. He is also a hardcore Britney Spears fangirl and has an addiction to glitter.
It was after writing a short story about boys who loved each other for a less than reputable adult website that he found his true calling, and hopefully a bit more class. He hopes to write about all the romance that he personally finds himself allergic to but that others can fall in love with. He maintains that life is real and the stories should be, as well.
It was after writing a short story about boys who loved each other for a less than reputable adult website that he found his true calling, and hopefully a bit more class. He hopes to write about all the romance that he personally finds himself allergic to but that others can fall in love with. He maintains that life is real and the stories should be, as well.
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April 6, 2022
Getting a new book from Kade Boehme is such a joy, he's a beautiful narrator of romance and in Home he's crafted a truly gorgeous story about two men who feel real.
The narrative itself isn't complicated, two men meet by chance, they have connection, they stay in touch and meet up again before a third surprise encounter leads them to discover they've got more in common than they thought.
It's a story which takes the reader into the journey they make in coming to terms not only with their own individual situations but with the additional baggage that comes with having a social group that's been brought together through marriage.
Throughout the realness of their relationship makes you feel like you're reading about two people you know, there's a solid grounding which adds depth and makes the story stay with you.
Jase is older than Cody, but because of his lateness in coming out, his time in the Forces, he's not much more advanced in the ways of being a gay man, he's not really had relationships, he's avoided rocking the boat with his mother.
Cody is a sweetheart who's gone through some rough stuff, he's forever trying to live up to unrealistic expectations and he feels a mound of guilt over how he let things get on top of him when he was away at college.
I felt Kade dealt both sensitively and honestly with Cody's ADHD, something that had gone undiagnosed throughout his childhood and which his father still refuses to accept. All the tensions between Cody and his family felt believable and there are no easy solutions offered up here.
The dynamic between Jase and Cody is also well represented, they switch between being the strong one and needing support equally, there's no magic dick here and I did have to chuckle when Kade uses Cody's honest dialogue to express to Jase his frustrations that he won't ever be cured even though he has the stability of their relationship.
There's some wonderful secondary characters present throughout and a very strong sense of place. The community the men live in is brought to life through snippets and visits to events which draw all the disparate threads together.
It's so wonderful to see Kade writing again and I really hope this is the first of many to come!
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review
The narrative itself isn't complicated, two men meet by chance, they have connection, they stay in touch and meet up again before a third surprise encounter leads them to discover they've got more in common than they thought.
It's a story which takes the reader into the journey they make in coming to terms not only with their own individual situations but with the additional baggage that comes with having a social group that's been brought together through marriage.
Throughout the realness of their relationship makes you feel like you're reading about two people you know, there's a solid grounding which adds depth and makes the story stay with you.
Jase is older than Cody, but because of his lateness in coming out, his time in the Forces, he's not much more advanced in the ways of being a gay man, he's not really had relationships, he's avoided rocking the boat with his mother.
Cody is a sweetheart who's gone through some rough stuff, he's forever trying to live up to unrealistic expectations and he feels a mound of guilt over how he let things get on top of him when he was away at college.
I felt Kade dealt both sensitively and honestly with Cody's ADHD, something that had gone undiagnosed throughout his childhood and which his father still refuses to accept. All the tensions between Cody and his family felt believable and there are no easy solutions offered up here.
The dynamic between Jase and Cody is also well represented, they switch between being the strong one and needing support equally, there's no magic dick here and I did have to chuckle when Kade uses Cody's honest dialogue to express to Jase his frustrations that he won't ever be cured even though he has the stability of their relationship.
There's some wonderful secondary characters present throughout and a very strong sense of place. The community the men live in is brought to life through snippets and visits to events which draw all the disparate threads together.
It's so wonderful to see Kade writing again and I really hope this is the first of many to come!
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review
March 19, 2022
That was really really really good.
I really recommend reading this precious book that made my day.
I really recommend reading this precious book that made my day.
March 18, 2022
It's been a while since we've had a new book from Kade Boehme. In HOME he gives us a story about two men each finding what home means to them and working hard to achieve it. From hookup, to friends to "we want this but it's hard", these two have a lot to overcome. The chemistry is easy but making a relationship work with the past holding each one back is what really makes this story work.
Both Jase and Cody are regular men. They and their story felt very real to me. Both are back in their small southern hometown with family and friend drama, and the plan to move on. Jase is trying to find his place after retiring from the military and Cody is wondering what comes next and how to live a life while trying to please his overbearing parents. There's drama, there's some angst, there is heat and romance, real emotions, and a wonderful story of finding your place and giving love a chance. Recommended!
Both Jase and Cody are regular men. They and their story felt very real to me. Both are back in their small southern hometown with family and friend drama, and the plan to move on. Jase is trying to find his place after retiring from the military and Cody is wondering what comes next and how to live a life while trying to please his overbearing parents. There's drama, there's some angst, there is heat and romance, real emotions, and a wonderful story of finding your place and giving love a chance. Recommended!
March 28, 2022
* 3.5 Stars *
When Cody and Jase meet for the first time they spend a night together and that's supposed to be it. But they both need a friend in their lives and the connection between them is clear so they decide to casually keep in contact by email.
A year later, they schedule another meeting and the spark is still there. This time they decide to take a few days and maybe meet again after a week or two.
Their third meeting though happens a lot sooner and is the one that will throw them both off balance. As it turns out their shared nights and their emails aren't the only things they have in common. When family and friends get in the mix, suddenly it's too complicated for them to pursue anything between them.
I liked the widely spread timeframe of the story. There are a few time jumps but they didn't bother me at all. I also liked that there were many side characters and that this was a very family-centric story.
Both Cody and Jase had a lot going on in their personal lives and they didn't have the best relationships with their parents. The older generation was stuck in the ways of the past and, for the longest time, didn't see how much pain they caused to their kids because of that.
The epilogue was sweet and gave the MCs their HEA. It's set some time after the last chapter which is my favorite kind of epilogue.
I did think that the wording was somewhat awkward at times, but I enjoyed the plot very much.
~ Copy provided by Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn't a requirement. ~
When Cody and Jase meet for the first time they spend a night together and that's supposed to be it. But they both need a friend in their lives and the connection between them is clear so they decide to casually keep in contact by email.
A year later, they schedule another meeting and the spark is still there. This time they decide to take a few days and maybe meet again after a week or two.
Their third meeting though happens a lot sooner and is the one that will throw them both off balance. As it turns out their shared nights and their emails aren't the only things they have in common. When family and friends get in the mix, suddenly it's too complicated for them to pursue anything between them.
I liked the widely spread timeframe of the story. There are a few time jumps but they didn't bother me at all. I also liked that there were many side characters and that this was a very family-centric story.
Both Cody and Jase had a lot going on in their personal lives and they didn't have the best relationships with their parents. The older generation was stuck in the ways of the past and, for the longest time, didn't see how much pain they caused to their kids because of that.
The epilogue was sweet and gave the MCs their HEA. It's set some time after the last chapter which is my favorite kind of epilogue.
I did think that the wording was somewhat awkward at times, but I enjoyed the plot very much.
~ Copy provided by Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn't a requirement. ~
June 4, 2024
Really enjoyed seeing Cody grow throughout the book to come to the realisation that trying to please his parents was never going to make him happy. Jase felt like perfect complement to Cody's personality and together they were really well matched.
This book did make me sad though, because I really don't understand how some people put conditions on the love they give, especially to their children. In my personal opinion, if you can't say with 100% certainty that you would love your child regardless of sexuality, gender identity, health concerns, personality or personal ambitions, then why are you bringing children into the world? Just because you can, doesn't mean you should, especially if it's going to cause that child unbearable pain when you take your love away from them because they aren't what you wanted. I just can't fathom it!! I'll get off my soapbox now though...
This book did make me sad though, because I really don't understand how some people put conditions on the love they give, especially to their children. In my personal opinion, if you can't say with 100% certainty that you would love your child regardless of sexuality, gender identity, health concerns, personality or personal ambitions, then why are you bringing children into the world? Just because you can, doesn't mean you should, especially if it's going to cause that child unbearable pain when you take your love away from them because they aren't what you wanted. I just can't fathom it!! I'll get off my soapbox now though...
April 10, 2022
*3.5 stars*
I hope this is Kade Boehme's comeback. I had missed his quiet stories. A little bit more angst would have been great.
I hope this is Kade Boehme's comeback. I had missed his quiet stories. A little bit more angst would have been great.
March 22, 2022
4.5 stars
TW: Recovering addict, ADHD character, non supportive parents of gay/bi children
It’s been a while since author Kade Boehme has released a book, but Home was worth the wait. Despite Mr. Boehme’s teasing us with a fast and furious relationship, he put these characters through their paces, made them do the work, giving them the opportunity to grow and work on their baggage. The skillful writing envoked so many emotions as these two men went from a chance meeting, to pen pals, to friends, and finally, finally more.
Needing some time away before dealing with a family Thanksgiving, Cody Diaz heads to a hotel in the Outer Banks for a weekend and while he’s enjoyed the time on his own when he sees the older guy hanging around he can’t help but be interested. So when Jase Marsh sits down next to him at the hotel bar and strikes up a conversation things get very interesting, very quickly. But, Jase is on his way for his last deployment before retirement and they agree to email each other until Jase returns, but life throws them both for a loop in the strangest of ways.
Cody is a recovering addict who has spent years trying to prove to his family that he is clean, sober, and can manage his life despite his ADHD. Despite coming out as bi-sexual his parents, who divorced when he was 10, they were in denial and Cody still trying to keep peace in the family didn’t date men around them. I loved the way his encounters with Jase and the feeling he got from being around him and some good advice from his best friend and once girlfriend/lover helped him to realize that he deserved to be happy and he worked hard on doing that. I felt for Cody who had never truly been accepted by this parents who denied him help for his ADHD as a kid along with believing he’d grow out of his bi-sexuality. His father in particular was a piece of work. To be honest, considering everything Cody had dealt with he had his life pretty together, he just had to work on the emotional aspects to truly be able to embrace his true self.
While Cody had some pretty deep issues with his family, Jase’s relationship with his mother was all smooth sailing. Jase went so far as to propose to a long time friend to make his mother happy years before which ended up ruining their friendship something he regrets and while he does have the opportunity to make amends it isn’t easy. I did appreciate that his mother fully began to realize that her inability to accept that Jase was gay, not only hurt him but strained their relationship and confessed that she was wrong.
There are other extenuating circumstances that made their relationship difficult, yet their paths kept crossing and there was a pull between them that was undeniable. Their chemistry was off the charts and even though Jase was over a decade older they were well matched both in and out of the bedroom. The intimate moments in this book were sexy and emotional and I loved the way they supported each other through the ups and downs and how easily they communicated about all things.
Home was aptly named, both of these men found in each other the comfort, love, and support they always wanted and deserved. I loved every wonderful, messy, emotional moment of this book.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
TW: Recovering addict, ADHD character, non supportive parents of gay/bi children
It’s been a while since author Kade Boehme has released a book, but Home was worth the wait. Despite Mr. Boehme’s teasing us with a fast and furious relationship, he put these characters through their paces, made them do the work, giving them the opportunity to grow and work on their baggage. The skillful writing envoked so many emotions as these two men went from a chance meeting, to pen pals, to friends, and finally, finally more.
Needing some time away before dealing with a family Thanksgiving, Cody Diaz heads to a hotel in the Outer Banks for a weekend and while he’s enjoyed the time on his own when he sees the older guy hanging around he can’t help but be interested. So when Jase Marsh sits down next to him at the hotel bar and strikes up a conversation things get very interesting, very quickly. But, Jase is on his way for his last deployment before retirement and they agree to email each other until Jase returns, but life throws them both for a loop in the strangest of ways.
Cody is a recovering addict who has spent years trying to prove to his family that he is clean, sober, and can manage his life despite his ADHD. Despite coming out as bi-sexual his parents, who divorced when he was 10, they were in denial and Cody still trying to keep peace in the family didn’t date men around them. I loved the way his encounters with Jase and the feeling he got from being around him and some good advice from his best friend and once girlfriend/lover helped him to realize that he deserved to be happy and he worked hard on doing that. I felt for Cody who had never truly been accepted by this parents who denied him help for his ADHD as a kid along with believing he’d grow out of his bi-sexuality. His father in particular was a piece of work. To be honest, considering everything Cody had dealt with he had his life pretty together, he just had to work on the emotional aspects to truly be able to embrace his true self.
While Cody had some pretty deep issues with his family, Jase’s relationship with his mother was all smooth sailing. Jase went so far as to propose to a long time friend to make his mother happy years before which ended up ruining their friendship something he regrets and while he does have the opportunity to make amends it isn’t easy. I did appreciate that his mother fully began to realize that her inability to accept that Jase was gay, not only hurt him but strained their relationship and confessed that she was wrong.
There are other extenuating circumstances that made their relationship difficult, yet their paths kept crossing and there was a pull between them that was undeniable. Their chemistry was off the charts and even though Jase was over a decade older they were well matched both in and out of the bedroom. The intimate moments in this book were sexy and emotional and I loved the way they supported each other through the ups and downs and how easily they communicated about all things.
Home was aptly named, both of these men found in each other the comfort, love, and support they always wanted and deserved. I loved every wonderful, messy, emotional moment of this book.
Review copy provided for a voluntary review.
March 23, 2022
4.5 Stars
This was fantastic. Such a great read! We need more gay romance written by men.
Both Cody and Jace were such well-done characters with fantastic personalities and idiosyncrasies/eccentricities/real flaws/real assets. They were so lovely with each other with fantastic communication and fantastic chemistry.
I don’t love age gaps and found it not a big deal here. I didn’t find Cody, the younger one by 12 years, to be too young to make me uncomfortable. I did find the age gap between secondary characters Sarah and Cody’s dad to make me uncomfortable. Cody’s dad was absolutely terrible and it made no sense why Sarah was with him.
The other secondary characters were also wonderful, from Jace’s best friend, to his mom, to Cody’s brother. For a story focused on the romance between two men, the secondary characters were surprisingly full of personality.
The sex scenes were crazy hot which I very much appreciated.
This was honestly such a beautiful story, but it did lag for me about half way through when Cody and Jace went through some personal issues that made them step back from one another for a bit. Also, there were a few editing errors that I found extremely distracting because the wrong names were used. I think at one point Cody reached up to kiss Cody. I remember a previous book from this author having this editing issue, too.
I can’t wait to read more from this author though, and I think this book will be a reread because it was absolutely gorgeous.
This was fantastic. Such a great read! We need more gay romance written by men.
Both Cody and Jace were such well-done characters with fantastic personalities and idiosyncrasies/eccentricities/real flaws/real assets. They were so lovely with each other with fantastic communication and fantastic chemistry.
I don’t love age gaps and found it not a big deal here. I didn’t find Cody, the younger one by 12 years, to be too young to make me uncomfortable. I did find the age gap between secondary characters Sarah and Cody’s dad to make me uncomfortable. Cody’s dad was absolutely terrible and it made no sense why Sarah was with him.
The other secondary characters were also wonderful, from Jace’s best friend, to his mom, to Cody’s brother. For a story focused on the romance between two men, the secondary characters were surprisingly full of personality.
The sex scenes were crazy hot which I very much appreciated.
This was honestly such a beautiful story, but it did lag for me about half way through when Cody and Jace went through some personal issues that made them step back from one another for a bit. Also, there were a few editing errors that I found extremely distracting because the wrong names were used. I think at one point Cody reached up to kiss Cody. I remember a previous book from this author having this editing issue, too.
I can’t wait to read more from this author though, and I think this book will be a reread because it was absolutely gorgeous.
March 30, 2022
Wow! This was such a good read, I thoroughly enjoyed it and I feel so sad now that it’s over! The book hangover is already kicking in and I finished it less than a minute ago!
It was the age gap and the “hook-up to lovers” theme that pulled me in, but I stayed for the beautiful romance and the incredibly loveable MCs. I adored Cody and Jase, their story was so wonderful and they were both just such amazing guys. They had their ups and downs and there were a lot of emotional moments in this book, but the HEA was just perfect and made my heart ache with how sweet and wonderful it was! Home ticked many boxes for me with so many things to love, and now my heart feels so full.
❤️
It was the age gap and the “hook-up to lovers” theme that pulled me in, but I stayed for the beautiful romance and the incredibly loveable MCs. I adored Cody and Jase, their story was so wonderful and they were both just such amazing guys. They had their ups and downs and there were a lot of emotional moments in this book, but the HEA was just perfect and made my heart ache with how sweet and wonderful it was! Home ticked many boxes for me with so many things to love, and now my heart feels so full.
❤️
May 12, 2022
So it took me a month of Sundays to finish this. I can't blame it all on other things. A lovely book overall, if a little slow in parts. An easy read. Some may say too easy. The romance did not bowl me over, it comforted me, if that makes any sense. What bowled me over is the fact that Dear Author is BACK. Hopefully with more to come. I love Kade Boehme's writing. That's a fact. I will look at this as the return of a beautiful friendship. 🤸♀️💜🐉🦋
March 16, 2022
3.75 stars
March 15, 2022
This was my first story by this author. I freakin loved it and I’m going to be lost in his back catalogue for a while! This was beautifully fantastic!! Cody and Jase meet one night when Jase is on leave. They are fire together and can feel a connection. They decide to email each other and meet again in a year for a one-night stand. When Jase comes back home after ending his twenty-year duty he and Cody decide they’d like to see one another more. Unfortunately, fate has other plans for them and real life intervenes. Home is aptly named! It’s beautiful, and a very messy emotional! I loved Cody’s brother! The secondary characters are all pretty wonderful except for Cody’s dad. That man’s a jerk, but then in real life we all have one of those in our own life! This kept me hooked and it didn’t let me go until the end, left me smiling! Overall, this was an outstanding story!! It was really well written, the pacing flowed nicely, highly recommend. I’m voluntarily reviewing from an advanced copy that I received. My reviews are solely based on my thoughts and opinions.
March 19, 2022
It’s no secret Kade is one of my favorites. I love him and I love the worlds he creates, the down to earth and relatable characters he writes, and the love stories with their always hard earned Happy Ever Afters, but Home knocked it out of the park for me! I fell in love with Cody almost immediately and Jase was just this big protective alpha bear who wanted to protect and love. They met by chance, but it also felt a little like fate, and while they got to know each other and dealt with real life after their sweet, but also super sexy, fairy tale beginning, things got complicated quickly. Life got in the way and family, while not always easy, dealt some twists and turns that both guys had to make their way through. The secondary cast of characters were so great and I adored them, especially Cody’s goofy lovable older brother Drew! I felt things in this book that relate to my real life and situations with my son and his ADHD and Kade has done such a great job of not being stereotypical with his characterizations. They feel true to life and I know this is ramble but I don’t want to spoiler anything. I just felt all the things and that’s what makes Kade wonderful. He’s so real and raw and he doesn’t sugar coat things to make them easier, but he’s also got that fire and ability to light a spark in his characters that turns into a explosion of chemistry and dirty, dirty things that are so *gah* to read!
I highly recommend this one! 5 huge stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I highly recommend this one! 5 huge stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
March 18, 2022
It's been awhile since I read Kade's stories, and HOME was not a disappointment. I was hooked since the first chapter following Cody and Jace's shenanigan, from a hook-up to forever.
Though (as usual), some of family members and a certain female in this story annoyed me so much. I loved how Cody and Jace's journey finding their happiness.
The chemistry was there from the get go, I like Cody's braveness and Jace's shyness about the relationship.
Though Jace's reluctance about a few things was annoyed me, I think I can forgive that, since Jace was still struggling with his life choice.
And choosing Cody, was definitely right one.
March 19, 2022
Now this book I have been waiting eons for. It seems so long since Kade released a book. I know, the pandemic and personal stuff got in the way. But I've been having withdrawal symptoms
This book has been worth the wait.
Cody and Jase encircled my heart from the first few words. Cody is neuro diverse and was not diagnosed until early adulthood, but has gotten himself the right diagnosis after years of his parents sweeping his differences under the carpet. He has never been able to live up to their expectations.
Jase is ex-military. He has been closeted since he was a child as he thought his parents wouldn't understand his being gay, even though he knew they loved him. His mom still has difficulties understanding this.
They meet by chance at a hotel and click straightaway. Their chemistry is off the charts. They keep in touch via email until Jase's retirement from the Army.
They then meet up again same time next year to see if the chemistry is still there. And boy is it ever.
And here starts the slow burn of their relation ship.
Kade has so carefully and lovingly crafted these characters, that you can't help but fall in love with them. the characters feel real and you just want to hug them both all the time.
I totally recommend this book.
In the interest of full disclosure, I received this as an advanced reader copy for an honest and impartial review. Thanks so much to Kade for the opportunity.
This book has been worth the wait.
Cody and Jase encircled my heart from the first few words. Cody is neuro diverse and was not diagnosed until early adulthood, but has gotten himself the right diagnosis after years of his parents sweeping his differences under the carpet. He has never been able to live up to their expectations.
Jase is ex-military. He has been closeted since he was a child as he thought his parents wouldn't understand his being gay, even though he knew they loved him. His mom still has difficulties understanding this.
They meet by chance at a hotel and click straightaway. Their chemistry is off the charts. They keep in touch via email until Jase's retirement from the Army.
They then meet up again same time next year to see if the chemistry is still there. And boy is it ever.
And here starts the slow burn of their relation ship.
Kade has so carefully and lovingly crafted these characters, that you can't help but fall in love with them. the characters feel real and you just want to hug them both all the time.
I totally recommend this book.
In the interest of full disclosure, I received this as an advanced reader copy for an honest and impartial review. Thanks so much to Kade for the opportunity.
dnf
June 28, 2022DNF @12%. Just can’t get into the writing style.
May 9, 2022
Amazingly Possible
Kade Boehme is back, thank goodness, and he brings us one of the most deliciously incongruous romances of the year. Here we have Cole (on the cover), a 25-year-old bisexual schoolteacher with a hidden history of ADHD and Jase, a solidly buy quietly gay 38-year-old about to retire from the army.
They accidentally meet during their respective "escapes" at a North Carolina outer banks hotel in the off season and set of fireworks in bed that could have burned the house down. They keep somewhat in touch for a year and then repeat the episode the following year, with a little more time for a lot more fooling around.
This leaves both of them unsettled and wondering if they could develop a relationship, especially when they find out they are now almost neighbors in adjoining North Carolina towns.
And then it hits the fan. Read the blurb. After the "oops" you will get a basic outline of what the dilemma is but no clue of how beautifully, and brilliantly, Mr. Boehme puts it all together. He is particularly good at developing Cole and Jase's respective personalities so that you will understand what their relationship could be if they would just let it all hang out.
And when it starts to hang out, you will be swept into a beautiful love story that will have you hoping that Mr. Boehme will come back to us soon with another blockbuster.
Bravo!
Kade Boehme is back, thank goodness, and he brings us one of the most deliciously incongruous romances of the year. Here we have Cole (on the cover), a 25-year-old bisexual schoolteacher with a hidden history of ADHD and Jase, a solidly buy quietly gay 38-year-old about to retire from the army.
They accidentally meet during their respective "escapes" at a North Carolina outer banks hotel in the off season and set of fireworks in bed that could have burned the house down. They keep somewhat in touch for a year and then repeat the episode the following year, with a little more time for a lot more fooling around.
This leaves both of them unsettled and wondering if they could develop a relationship, especially when they find out they are now almost neighbors in adjoining North Carolina towns.
And then it hits the fan. Read the blurb. After the "oops" you will get a basic outline of what the dilemma is but no clue of how beautifully, and brilliantly, Mr. Boehme puts it all together. He is particularly good at developing Cole and Jase's respective personalities so that you will understand what their relationship could be if they would just let it all hang out.
And when it starts to hang out, you will be swept into a beautiful love story that will have you hoping that Mr. Boehme will come back to us soon with another blockbuster.
Bravo!
May 13, 2022
Amazing - loved it!! Home was the perfect mix of romantic and sexy. It was full of so many aww moments, that gave me heart eyes.
Cody broke my heart so many times, I just wanted to hug him but it's ok cos he had Jase to do that. Cody had dealt with so much and his family sucked. Seeing him find his HEA with Jase was so heartwarming.
I totally need to read more Kade books if this what I can expect.
Cody broke my heart so many times, I just wanted to hug him but it's ok cos he had Jase to do that. Cody had dealt with so much and his family sucked. Seeing him find his HEA with Jase was so heartwarming.
I totally need to read more Kade books if this what I can expect.
March 12, 2022
this book was sweet and sassy with a big dose of spice thrown in... Kade is back y'all !!
He got his writing mojo back with this story about feeling at home with that special person and your people in your life. I think you will love Cody and Jase as much as I did.
He got his writing mojo back with this story about feeling at home with that special person and your people in your life. I think you will love Cody and Jase as much as I did.
March 13, 2022
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Home was aptly named, both of these men found in each other the comfort, love, and support they always wanted and deserved. I loved every wonderful, messy, emotional moment of this book.
Home was aptly named, both of these men found in each other the comfort, love, and support they always wanted and deserved. I loved every wonderful, messy, emotional moment of this book.
April 9, 2022
This author’s writing style just didn’t do it for me.
April 10, 2022
Home
Whew. Books where grown adults spend all their energies trying to please family is hard for me to read. It’s not my favorite. But the ending made this one worthwhile.
Whew. Books where grown adults spend all their energies trying to please family is hard for me to read. It’s not my favorite. But the ending made this one worthwhile.
March 16, 2022
I loved reading this book from the start. It's intense, heated and very well written.
Cosy and Jase meet by chance at a hotel on Jase's last weekend home before his final year serving. They then reconnect when he returns and the heat level is off the charts between them, sharing something they've never had before with anyone else. There's the possibility for more further down the road but then the shock of seeing each other at the wedding of Cody's father and Jase's ex girlfriend/best friend seems to blow that out of the water. Jase is settling into civilian life and reconnecting with loved ones while Cody is struggling to meet the expectations of his parents whilst always feeling like a failure.
These are two men who fit together so well. Yes, physically at first but it evolves to so much more. The year with Jase abroad sees them becoming friends and that helps them to adjust when they discover where their social lives intertwine. There's a lot that they go through individually as both men have adjusting and growing to do but I think they do better when together, that source of support meaning so much. Cody's family is definitely hard work for him, his dad especially, and my heart really went out to him for how they've made him feel but he really comes into his own by the end.
Definitely a recommended read that starts hot and heavy then devolves into a slow burn with family drama and personal growth for both men.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
Cosy and Jase meet by chance at a hotel on Jase's last weekend home before his final year serving. They then reconnect when he returns and the heat level is off the charts between them, sharing something they've never had before with anyone else. There's the possibility for more further down the road but then the shock of seeing each other at the wedding of Cody's father and Jase's ex girlfriend/best friend seems to blow that out of the water. Jase is settling into civilian life and reconnecting with loved ones while Cody is struggling to meet the expectations of his parents whilst always feeling like a failure.
These are two men who fit together so well. Yes, physically at first but it evolves to so much more. The year with Jase abroad sees them becoming friends and that helps them to adjust when they discover where their social lives intertwine. There's a lot that they go through individually as both men have adjusting and growing to do but I think they do better when together, that source of support meaning so much. Cody's family is definitely hard work for him, his dad especially, and my heart really went out to him for how they've made him feel but he really comes into his own by the end.
Definitely a recommended read that starts hot and heavy then devolves into a slow burn with family drama and personal growth for both men.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
March 20, 2022
Age gap romance with plenty of reflection and character growth. Missed the butterflies a little, though. There’s a lot of soul-searching and reflection in the story, which is insightful and helps us to really understand the characters and watch their personal growth throughout. I do think it sometimes slowed down the pacing a bit, and I kind of missed the buildup of the romance. I’d have liked a bit more scenes to explain what inspires Cody and Jase’s devotion and emotional connection, making them want to go from fun hookup to committed couple in tricky circumstances. I missed the magic of falling in love that drove them to want to make it work between them and overcome the (family-related) obstacles in their path. Cody is really struggling to make his own way, and while it made me root for him, I also got the impression he was not mature enough for Jase. I didn’t like the way they came out as a couple; it was a really powerful, sweet moment, but the way Cody timed it made it seem either deliberately provocative or unthinking. The secondary characters were very well-written, and I really liked what they brought to the story.
March 10, 2022
3.75 Stars
Overall this was a good story involving two very flawed but very lovable characters. You could tell how much they hurt and tried to be the best versions of themselves—even if that wasn’t perfect. My heart ached for Cody at several moments in this book.
There were times I was confused about who was talking (including internal dialogue) because it would start one character, become the other, and then return to the first person. And when they switched from referring to Cody’s dad as ‘dad,’ then randomly everyone (including Cody) was referring to him by his first name confused me at times. Maybe that’s just how some things are, but it was distracting to me and caused me to read over parts to see if I was missing something.
But having said that, I was still engrossed in the storyline. I wanted to find out what happened next and how their story ended. Boehme’s ability to weave a story is there. This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and despite my struggles with a few things, I would definitely read his work again.
Overall this was a good story involving two very flawed but very lovable characters. You could tell how much they hurt and tried to be the best versions of themselves—even if that wasn’t perfect. My heart ached for Cody at several moments in this book.
There were times I was confused about who was talking (including internal dialogue) because it would start one character, become the other, and then return to the first person. And when they switched from referring to Cody’s dad as ‘dad,’ then randomly everyone (including Cody) was referring to him by his first name confused me at times. Maybe that’s just how some things are, but it was distracting to me and caused me to read over parts to see if I was missing something.
But having said that, I was still engrossed in the storyline. I wanted to find out what happened next and how their story ended. Boehme’s ability to weave a story is there. This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and despite my struggles with a few things, I would definitely read his work again.
May 6, 2022
I've not read anything by this author before. I enjoyed this book very much. It was well written (correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar - for the most part.) The main characters were very likable and well-developed. The secondary characters were likable, as well, if not developed as fully. There's plenty of sex in this book if that's what you're into. Actually, the sex scenes were probably better written than most in MM romance novels. The twist/revelation midway through the book gave me a chuckle - "Oh, cr*p," I thought. "How are they going to get through this?" Unfortunately, it wasn't much of a big deal as it was written. More emotions should have ensued. However, the author resolved the characters' emotional issues and the book ended quite nicely. I highly recommend this book and look forward to more stories from this author!
March 28, 2022
4.5 stars
Reading Home was a good reminder that I need to read more of this author's work. I really enjoyed this sweet yet sensual story of unexpected love in a smaller town in North Carolina.
Jase and Cody are likable characters who both had a challenging time growing up for a variety of reasons, including their families' acceptance of their sexuality. I found these two to be admirable and easy to root for throughout the book. I also really liked how their chemistry was palpable and very natural. Both the good and difficult circumstances and connections between these two never felt forced or constructed solely for the sake of the plot, making Home an easy and incredibly enjoyable read.
Beyond the sweet and steady building romance, Jase and Cody share an undeniable physical chemistry that burns up the pages. Home is that title I so often see readers looking for—a great romance, genuine characters, solid writing, and some blazing sexiness, all culminating with a happily-ever-after. All of these attributes make Home a very easy recommendation I think many readers will enjoy.
***Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn’t a requirement. ***
Reading Home was a good reminder that I need to read more of this author's work. I really enjoyed this sweet yet sensual story of unexpected love in a smaller town in North Carolina.
Jase and Cody are likable characters who both had a challenging time growing up for a variety of reasons, including their families' acceptance of their sexuality. I found these two to be admirable and easy to root for throughout the book. I also really liked how their chemistry was palpable and very natural. Both the good and difficult circumstances and connections between these two never felt forced or constructed solely for the sake of the plot, making Home an easy and incredibly enjoyable read.
Beyond the sweet and steady building romance, Jase and Cody share an undeniable physical chemistry that burns up the pages. Home is that title I so often see readers looking for—a great romance, genuine characters, solid writing, and some blazing sexiness, all culminating with a happily-ever-after. All of these attributes make Home a very easy recommendation I think many readers will enjoy.
***Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn’t a requirement. ***
March 25, 2022
Cody and Jase had a one night stand that turns into keeping in touch via email.
I like the slowburn and re building of the friendship once they re connected again. It was satisfying to watch them both grow and evolve. They each have some family drama that makes their lives a little complicated.
I enjoyed this age gap story with family issues and a tonne of character growth and super hot sexy times.
I like the slowburn and re building of the friendship once they re connected again. It was satisfying to watch them both grow and evolve. They each have some family drama that makes their lives a little complicated.
I enjoyed this age gap story with family issues and a tonne of character growth and super hot sexy times.
July 29, 2022
What a beautiful book, this book is written beautifully to say I loved every aspect of this book is an understatement.
These beautiful flawed men, Cody and Jase are meant for each other, seeing their journey, seeing how they navigate their lives kept me riveted.
Their connection shone through, and they found “ home”, it wasn't easy but eventually finding their they certainly found their home.
Congratulations Kade!
These beautiful flawed men, Cody and Jase are meant for each other, seeing their journey, seeing how they navigate their lives kept me riveted.
Their connection shone through, and they found “ home”, it wasn't easy but eventually finding their they certainly found their home.
Congratulations Kade!
March 21, 2022
Gooey Sweet Love Fest
There is a smidge of angst, but this is a sweet, lovely story about two guys who have things to overcome, but still find each other. I love that it wasn't insta-love and that they didn't need the other one to heal all wounds. Beautiful and hot, the way all Kade Boehme books are.
There is a smidge of angst, but this is a sweet, lovely story about two guys who have things to overcome, but still find each other. I love that it wasn't insta-love and that they didn't need the other one to heal all wounds. Beautiful and hot, the way all Kade Boehme books are.
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