Ah, a competition in stubbornness. With two men, both determined not to be the first to give in to temptation, the fireworks are sparking as the tension notches up and up. Heath is a cowboy filling in as baker in his uncle’s coffee shop while he recovers from an accident. Heath has fallen for the sexy cop who has been coming to the shop and is determined to make tall, dark, and silent talk. Quin is a detective, and while he is sorely tempted to flirt back and make contact with the sexy barista, he is also having great fun making him work for it. With one man more stubborn than the other, I was afraid this would be one relationship that would die a quiet death, so to speak.

Interestingly, even thought Heath finally gets Quin to talk to him, that doesn’t make things any easier. There are plenty of misunderstandings, misconceptions about what each man wants, the fear of commitment, and Quin’s reluctance to open up. Heath is only willing to compromise to a certain extent, then he “demands” Quin make an equal effort. With Quin being physically so much more powerful it was great to see Heath holding his own on the mental and emotional level. These guys make quite a pair! And then the tables are turned and Quin is the one trying to get Heath to respond – too funny!

If you like relationships that are too easy to be true on one level, yet complicated beyond description on another, if two stubborn, headstrong men trying to get together do it for you, and if you’re looking for a read that is sizzling hot, emotionally intense, and very entertaining, then you will probably like this free novella. ( )

3.5 Stars--It's interesting to see the ways an author breathes life into a requested prompt, huh?

This was part cheese, part heat, part funny, part sweet. (Nothing wrong with cheddar now and again)

A Texan baker and NYC cop (a bear - roar) have been playing flirty silent games for a month. They finally do something about it and they didn't fall into immediate insta-love- technically. Though it gave me the insta-love feel.

The dirty talk was better when they were alone rather than in public. The first scene was sorta awkward to me - dirty talking in front of customers and family?



There were stronger bits than weaker ones, it pushed me to lean a little high than the middle of the fence.

The epilogue was okay. My favorite part was the fact Heath was independent enough that he knew he didn't need Quin. The baking scones and cookies for his man wasn't bad either.



Thanks to the author and the team behind the story.
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