Blurb
“You’re the sweetest thing at the Fair.”
After leaving the military, Todd Hudson has avoided putting down roots, living with his best friends in Hidden Creek. Entering the Summer Fair baking contest sounds like a sweet time. The cute guy he takes home the night before the competition runs away, but he hasn’t seen the last of him.
Charlie Deacon never puts himself first—in bed, at work, or in life. His rescue dog, Geri, is his only company at home. Pressured to enter the baking contest, he doesn’t expect to find the hunk he regrets ditching. The competition forbids fraternizing, but their bubbling feelings are rising to the surface.
Charlie and Todd couldn’t be more opposite, and they fit together like chocolate and caramel… but they only have a week together. When Charlie’s bullying father and Todd’s career call, can they make it work when the Fair packs up for the year?
Welcome to Hidden Creek, Texas, where the heart knows what it wants, and where true love lives happily ever after. Every Men of Hidden Creek novel can be read on its own, but keep an eye out for familiar faces around town! This book contains a naughty half-Daschund, a giant fairground prize teddy bear, and kisses hotter than fresh-baked cupcakes.
After leaving the military, Todd Hudson has avoided putting down roots, living with his best friends in Hidden Creek. Entering the Summer Fair baking contest sounds like a sweet time. The cute guy he takes home the night before the competition runs away, but he hasn’t seen the last of him.
Charlie Deacon never puts himself first—in bed, at work, or in life. His rescue dog, Geri, is his only company at home. Pressured to enter the baking contest, he doesn’t expect to find the hunk he regrets ditching. The competition forbids fraternizing, but their bubbling feelings are rising to the surface.
Charlie and Todd couldn’t be more opposite, and they fit together like chocolate and caramel… but they only have a week together. When Charlie’s bullying father and Todd’s career call, can they make it work when the Fair packs up for the year?
Welcome to Hidden Creek, Texas, where the heart knows what it wants, and where true love lives happily ever after. Every Men of Hidden Creek novel can be read on its own, but keep an eye out for familiar faces around town! This book contains a naughty half-Daschund, a giant fairground prize teddy bear, and kisses hotter than fresh-baked cupcakes.
Review
My Rating - 4 Stars!
Rise, J Hayden Bailey's contribution to the fourth season of Hidden Creek, is a great read.
When we meet Charlie, he's had a hookup that goes wrong. Meanwhile, Todd's in town for a quick visit with his former army friend. Soon these two end up competing in a baking contest.
There are some great aspects to the baking contest. My favorite being that Todd bakes to calm himself, to take his mind off his problems. There's also an arrogant contestant and a no fraternization rule, which guides the conflict. People are way too serious about the rules.
Their story includes some family issues and trying to undue the effects of a lifetime of judgements and control. Charlie and Todd are so beautiful together, as Todd helps Charlie to feel safe and strong, loved and just "enough." Charlie has known a lifetime of loneliness, fear, and abandonment issues, but Todd is the one who can finally break through this pain.
My favorite quote is "It's not how you treat people who've done something for you, it's how you treat people you don't think can do anything for you." Ahh, if only everyone could realize this and live this way.
Rise is a great story of learning to stand up for oneself, of letting go of the past and moving forward. J Hayden Bailey wonderfully captures the small town charm of Hidden Creek. It's positively as sweet and delicious as the baked goods are. Definitely check this one out when you're in the mood for inspiration; for someone to overcome their self-consciousness.
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