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At forty-three, Holden Barnett is getting along just fine. His job as a pilot keeps him from getting restless, and he’s got a man who doesn’t want promises for the future. One phone call from his estranged sister changes everything. She needs his help, so Holden drops everything and heads to Harmony, a small town in Briar County, which represents everything he’s tried to avoid in life.
Monroe Covington is forty-five and happy. He loves his life—running his store, helping at his family’s farm, and spending his days with his best friend, Lindsey, and their son, Wyatt. Sure, half the town likes to forget he’s gay, and he’d love for the queer population to be bigger, but Roe makes do. He misses dating, relationships, and a man to hold at night, but at least he gets new eye candy when Holden, the brother of the woman who’s renting his cabin, shows up.
The attraction is instant, the friendship not far behind, but between Holden’s initial relationship status, family complications, and the two of them wanting different things, they’re a disaster waiting to happen…only it doesn’t feel that way, not with how much time they spend talking, laughing, and eventually, tumbling into bed, a field, or the back of a truck together. The closer they get, the more Holden realizes that just being fine isn’t enough, and Roe begins to see that his life isn’t as complete as he thought. Now, if they could only sort out the rest of it…
Firefly Lane is a small town, strangers-to-friends-to-lovers summer romance with no cheating, mature characters who talk out their problems, like to work with their hands, and have amazing chemistry. Did I mention they watch movies in the company of goats?
Monroe Covington is forty-five and happy. He loves his life—running his store, helping at his family’s farm, and spending his days with his best friend, Lindsey, and their son, Wyatt. Sure, half the town likes to forget he’s gay, and he’d love for the queer population to be bigger, but Roe makes do. He misses dating, relationships, and a man to hold at night, but at least he gets new eye candy when Holden, the brother of the woman who’s renting his cabin, shows up.
The attraction is instant, the friendship not far behind, but between Holden’s initial relationship status, family complications, and the two of them wanting different things, they’re a disaster waiting to happen…only it doesn’t feel that way, not with how much time they spend talking, laughing, and eventually, tumbling into bed, a field, or the back of a truck together. The closer they get, the more Holden realizes that just being fine isn’t enough, and Roe begins to see that his life isn’t as complete as he thought. Now, if they could only sort out the rest of it…
Firefly Lane is a small town, strangers-to-friends-to-lovers summer romance with no cheating, mature characters who talk out their problems, like to work with their hands, and have amazing chemistry. Did I mention they watch movies in the company of goats?
My Rating - 5 Stars!
Firefly Lane is another amazing small town romance by Riley Hart. The first book in her Briar County series, this looks to be another fabulous series.
From the start, this book and it's tone pulled me in.
Roe and Holden are in their forties, setting the scene for a nice mid life romance. It's great to see older, set in their ways men fall in love.
Holden's in town to help his sister, immediately establishing his caring heart. Helping out with his nephew, I enjoy the way Holden bonds with him. And, cue the tears with the boy's abandonment issues. Oh this part just grabbed at my heartstrings.
Roe is a single father who happens to be Holden's neighbor. It's great the way they get to know one another, with plenty of genuine, small moments building their friendship. Later, as they move from friends to lovers, I couldn't get enough of them.
I enjoy the dynamics between the two younger boys and their presence in the story. They both play key roles in shaping Holden and Roe into the men they are.
This story is very sweet, but also has it's share of heartache and emotional moments.
I am loving this new series so far and can't wait to see what happens next. The small town charm is felt throughout and the characters are all wonderful. I absolutely love Roe's large family who add so much to the story.
Firefly Lane is the quintessential small town romance. Everything about this Riley Hart book is compelling and riveting. I absolutely love every moment of it and can't recommend it enough.
