It was one of those romances that has a fairly unlikely setup, but if you can get past that, it’s a good enough story with strong enough characters to keep it going. Both of the main characters are believable, but as is often the case, just a little too good to be true unless you can turn off all your "disbeliefs" and go for the "made for each other" line. The setting is isolated for most of the story so there aren’t really any other characters aside from occasional people who appear for only one chapter. I have to admit that I’m a sucker for dominant, protective, and sexy Doms who take ownership over their submissives ...so Levi became my hero and Jake was a good character for his role in the story but some things about him...the job that was supposed to be waiting for him in Boston when the hike was over...why he didn't want to talk about his former teaching career or much of any other aspects of his life, especially when his and Jakes relationship became more than just friends...that didn't make much sense. Good enough story and characters for 4 stars. ( )

Jake is feeling a bit low and feels he needs to get away to prove that he can do something with himself. Silly city boy with no experience decides to hike part of the Appalachian trail. Luckily for him after falling and hurting himself, the gorgeous Levi finds and rescues him.

Levi has lived in the woods by himself because he prefers solitude and nature. When he finds Jake, he knows he can't leave him or send him back off on the trail injured, so he brings him to his home and takes care of him. Over the course of a week, Jake and Levi get to know each other very well, and they both find that the other person brings a calmness to them that they never experienced before. Although they acknowledge how fast it happens, both men know after that week that they don't want to be apart anymore.

Levi and Jake were super sweet. I loved watching both of them come out of their comfort zones in many ways. They really were well matched. Along with the sweetness, of course, and some super hot hot hot scenes. Levi takes total control in the bedroom, and Jake is the perfect submissive for him. What I liked most about the dominance and submission in this book, is that there was a true connection during all of the scenes. None of it was just dominance for the sake of dominance or as a boring point plot. There was true pleasure and emotional connection along with the act itself, and that made the book even that much more enjoyable. This was well written, and I loved the characters and story.

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