Burning the Midnight Oil; Copper Lake #3;
(#3 within a series)
Publication Date: June 7, 2024
Genre/Tropes: Cowboy/MM/Forbidden/Bi-Awakening/Small Town Romance
Author: Ashley James
Review Rating: 5 Gold Stars
Review/Synopsis:
Review:
The Copper Lake Series has been so incredibly good and the newest book, Burning the Midnight Oil, brings the angst along with all the feels!!!
Grady Wilde is this beautiful light, even when he hasn’t had the easiest time at life. He constantly feels like a disappointment to those around him and is currently living with sister while he struggles to find his path to what he wants to do. Or should I say, stand up for what he really wants to do instead of what his parents want him to do, but even as he feels the world stacked against him, there is something about Grady that shines from within. I loved how down to earth he always was. His inner sense of self was strong and his love for his sister and niece was super sweet. That was the beacon of light that Boone was drawn to. That shining hope that Grady gives off.
Boone Stanton is a rough, bull-riding, man’s man. Married to his high school sweetheart, well, soon to be divorced, but he’s only ever been attracted to women, that is until his brother-in-law comes to live under his roof. For the first time ever Boone is feeling things he never has before, feeling more alive than he ever has, but also more confused. Yes, he’s known Grady for years, but never once had he looked at him as anything more than Jade’s little brother, but something has shifted, or been uncovered and Boone isn’t sure he wants to cover it back up.
Not only does this book involve feelings with bi-awakening, but it revolves around the aspect of falling for your in-law. It was angsty, angsty, angsty 🥺 as these two had a lot of feelings to deal with, that involved more than just each other. I loved all the multi-faceted aspects that rolled in because of it. How do you deal with your new feelings while your past is still part of your every day life? This book was excellent and very emotional.
There are cameos from past characters which makes this a wonderful addition to the series, but this book can also be read as a standalone.
Synopsis:
Rule number one: Don’t fall for my brother in law.
It should be easy, right?
Wrong.
When I moved in with my sister over summer break, I had no intention of returning to college in the fall. A work trip for her meant a lot of time alone for me with her husband. Boone Stanton. World famous bull rider and way, way off limits.
A few late night, deep conversations between the two of us, only the midnight sky our witness, and suddenly, I can’t look away. Can’t keep my mind off of him.
It’s in the way he works around the yard, sweaty and shirtless. The way his eyes soften and he leans into his playful side around his daughter. And it’s in the way he makes me feel seen. The way he’s slowly chipping away at my exterior without even realizing it.
Then one night I see something I shouldn’t. Something that makes my mouth water and my heart race. Except when he catches me, instead of stopping and reprimanding me, he… keeps going.
Now, I have the opportunity of a lifetime but it means going on the road with him. It means living in even closer quarters than before. It also means doubling down on keeping my hands to myself and my gaze away from his dark, observing eyes.
But I’m only human, and it’s only a matter of time before I crack. Before I give in and do something I can’t take back.
Something that could cost me everything.
Why you will love this book…
Brother in law
Professional bull rider
Single Dad
Small Town
Age Gap
Forced Proximity
MM Romance
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