May Archer
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If there were a prize for the most contented man in Copper County, I’d win it every time.
I’ve got my business. My teenage son. My family. My friends… and, sure, maybe I don’t have any romantic prospects at the moment, but it’s worth it because my life is great. Seriously. Could not be better. I’m practically bleeding serenity over here.
At least until Jasper Wrigley shows up in Copper County after twenty years–as my son’s temporary hockey coach, no less, though the man can barely lace up his skates–and throws my carefully ordered life into chaos.
Once upon a time, magnetic, confident Jasper was my best friend and greatest rival, and his summer visits to town were the best part of my year. Our competitions were fierce. Our dares were thrilling. We talked about everything under the sun, and he made me believe in the possibility of a bright, hazy future somewhere just out of reach.
But then he left, and we grew up… or at least I did. And the last thing I need now is Jasper back in my space, provoking me, challenging me, and making me question… freaking everything.
Like whether my life is as perfect as I claim.
Like whether I’m as straight as I think.
Like whether there might be something better than “contentment” out there waiting for me, if I’m brave enough to look for it.
And whether the man who was always my greatest rival… might just be the love of my life.
Watt Bartlett is sure that he is just content in his life and Copper County with his teenage son, his orchard, his friends, and his community, even if they are a bit nosy. He may be avoiding a love life and all the advances and matchmaking, but otherwise, he is status quo.
And then Jasper Wrigley Lancaster comes back to town. He was his summer teenage best friend, rival, and first crush. But something happened and then they lost touch and now it’s twenty years later.
Jasper thought he was living a decent life in California with a career and a husband, but it’s all imploded. Now he just needs some time to lick his wounds, build up a nest egg, and get his life back on track. Taking a job that he’s not quite qualified for is what he has to do, he’s going to do it. It's only supposed to be temporary anyway.
Jasper lands back into Watt's life like an explosion that unsettles him. Old feelings, regrets, and concerns are all brought back to the forefront. They’re both sure they’re the reason for the distance and what occurred. And now they’re being forced to work together.
These guys are just so full of feelings, but they’re so bad at communicating. Snark is their foreplay and daring and making bets are their love language. And they do really charge each other's batteries. But deep down they were both hurt and have this whole sense of what if? And now they’re both supposed to be mature adults so if they could get their heads together then maybe they could now actually find out what could be possible. But Jasper never planned to stay and Watt never plans to leave Copper County.
This is a funny, sweet first crush, bi-awakening, estranged best friends and rivals-to-lovers, coming home, forced proximity, single dad, small town, soulmates romance. Copper County and O'Leary are full of quirky, nosy, well-meaning characters that add humor, fun, support, and just a bit of drama to the story.
And then Jasper Wrigley Lancaster comes back to town. He was his summer teenage best friend, rival, and first crush. But something happened and then they lost touch and now it’s twenty years later.
Jasper thought he was living a decent life in California with a career and a husband, but it’s all imploded. Now he just needs some time to lick his wounds, build up a nest egg, and get his life back on track. Taking a job that he’s not quite qualified for is what he has to do, he’s going to do it. It's only supposed to be temporary anyway.
Jasper lands back into Watt's life like an explosion that unsettles him. Old feelings, regrets, and concerns are all brought back to the forefront. They’re both sure they’re the reason for the distance and what occurred. And now they’re being forced to work together.
These guys are just so full of feelings, but they’re so bad at communicating. Snark is their foreplay and daring and making bets are their love language. And they do really charge each other's batteries. But deep down they were both hurt and have this whole sense of what if? And now they’re both supposed to be mature adults so if they could get their heads together then maybe they could now actually find out what could be possible. But Jasper never planned to stay and Watt never plans to leave Copper County.
This is a funny, sweet first crush, bi-awakening, estranged best friends and rivals-to-lovers, coming home, forced proximity, single dad, small town, soulmates romance. Copper County and O'Leary are full of quirky, nosy, well-meaning characters that add humor, fun, support, and just a bit of drama to the story.
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May is an M/M author who lives in Boston. She spends her days raising three incredibly sarcastic children, finding inventive ways to drive her husband crazy, planning beach vacations, avoiding the gym, reading M/M romance, and occasionally writing it. She also writes MF romance as Maisy Archer.