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Pitching Tents #4
Branching Out
It was supposed to be a father-son bonding weekend, but I ended up bonding with another dad instead… When my ex-wife volunteered me to chaperone an elementary-school camping trip, I thought it was going to be a nice father-son bonding experience. But somehow everything went wrong and I found myself snuggling up next to the guy I love to hate. He’s the last person I ever expected to want, and now I have no idea what to do about it. Joel’s not out, and he doesn’t date other parents. I’ve been hiding my sexuality for years, scared of how it might affect my son. But Andy’s always intrigued me and pushed my buttons in ways I’ve never experienced. After a fateful night in the woods, my whole world is tilted on its axis, and now I have to decide if I want to keep hiding or if I want to finally stop living for others and seize my own happiness.
Branching out is a low-angst, steamy read with a bi-awakening, a guy who always comes prepared when he's camping, dad jokes galore, and a HEA. This is a 42k word companion novella to Pitching Tents and can be read standalone or as part of the series.
Branching out is a low-angst, steamy read with a bi-awakening, a guy who always comes prepared when he's camping, dad jokes galore, and a HEA. This is a 42k word companion novella to Pitching Tents and can be read standalone or as part of the series.
164 pages, Paperback
Published July 27, 2022
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September 7, 2022
I love this series! Cute story.
August 2, 2022
Book 4 in the Pitching Tents series. I was so excited when I learned that Andy was getting his own book. I had thought, hoped even.
This is the story of Andy, recently divorced single dad, and the sexual awakening he has for not only his sons friends dad, but also the guy he actively dislikes...or does he?
There must be something in the water at the hunting cabin because Andy is the next to succumb to latent bisexual feelings. Andy and Joel are super sweet and the boys are so adorable. Loved the extra representation in this one as well. Beautiful story, I just wish there was going to be more in the series, but alas there's no more family around to get their HEA.
I definitely recommend the series and the author. Excited to see what comes next.
This is the story of Andy, recently divorced single dad, and the sexual awakening he has for not only his sons friends dad, but also the guy he actively dislikes...or does he?
There must be something in the water at the hunting cabin because Andy is the next to succumb to latent bisexual feelings. Andy and Joel are super sweet and the boys are so adorable. Loved the extra representation in this one as well. Beautiful story, I just wish there was going to be more in the series, but alas there's no more family around to get their HEA.
I definitely recommend the series and the author. Excited to see what comes next.
May 9, 2023
This whole series 🥰
As I'm on a Dads in plaid kick atm I thought I would keep the train rolling and finish up the Pitching Tents series as I’ve loved them all.
This one was a little hot out the gate for me...a little insta love but considering the situation I get it. I’m also not mad about it.
It wrapped up the series well and I would say was one of my favourites.
Key takeaways:
Bi awakening
Middle life
One bed/tent
Single dads
Phone seegs 🥵
Closeted MC
Trans Representation
As I'm on a Dads in plaid kick atm I thought I would keep the train rolling and finish up the Pitching Tents series as I’ve loved them all.
This one was a little hot out the gate for me...a little insta love but considering the situation I get it. I’m also not mad about it.
It wrapped up the series well and I would say was one of my favourites.
Key takeaways:
Bi awakening
Middle life
One bed/tent
Single dads
Phone seegs 🥵
Closeted MC
Trans Representation
February 21, 2023
Good end to the series.
I’ve enjoyed this series, quick low angst reads with a little bit of humour mixed in, this book was no exception.
Andy and Joel were a great couple with great chemistry, there was a little bit of instalove in this one, and the small bit of angst was sorted out straight away, I also enjoyed the added element of Chris having their own awakening.
The epilogue gave you a bit of a catch up with all four couples, ending the series nicely.
I’ve enjoyed this series, quick low angst reads with a little bit of humour mixed in, this book was no exception.
Andy and Joel were a great couple with great chemistry, there was a little bit of instalove in this one, and the small bit of angst was sorted out straight away, I also enjoyed the added element of Chris having their own awakening.
The epilogue gave you a bit of a catch up with all four couples, ending the series nicely.
July 5, 2025
As I suspected, this book also has a really fast biawakening. These MCs definitely have a whirlwind romance, and they move in together so quickly; it came across as them dating for a week and then combining households. That seems really strange for a pair of single dads to do. I also spotted a contradiction to the rest of the series because both Andy's brother and his cousin are referred to as gay when they're bi, and this "fact" is referenced more than once.
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