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Granby Knitting #2
How to Raise an Honest Rabbit
A Granby Knitting Novella
Everything about Jeremy has always been a lie—including his last name. When one grift too many ends in tragedy, Jeremy goes straight. But life’s hard for an ex-con, and Jeremy is down to panhandling and hope when Rance Crawford offers him work at a tiny alpaca farm and fiber mill. Jeremy takes him up on the job, thinking this could be his last chance to be a good man, and meets Aiden, who is growing into a better one.
As Aiden comes of age, Jeremy finds himself desperate to grow up, too, because Aiden starts looking to him for things Jeremy doesn’t know how to give. Being honest is terrifying for a man who’s learned to rabbit at the first sign of conflict—more so when Aiden gives Jeremy a reason to stay that can’t be packed up and carried in a knapsack. When Jeremy’s past comes knocking at their door, can Jeremy trust enough in Aiden and his new home to answer bravely back?
180 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 23, 2012
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216books3,461followersAmy Lane dodges an EDJ, mothers four children, and writes the occasional book. She, her brood, and her beloved mate, Mack, live in a crumbling mortgage in Citrus Heights, California, which is riddled with spiders, cats, and more than its share of fancy and weirdness. Feel free to visit her at or, where she will ride the buzz of receiving your e-mail until her head swells and she can no longer leave the house.
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December 5, 2014
**4.5 stars**
Even better than the first, IMHO!
Honestly, of course I liked this. It has VIRGINS! Sweet, sweet M/M virgins, my kryptonite, bless their tender-bottomed souls.
Unlike some readers, I didn't have issues with the pacing or Jeremy's speech. To me, he put on that "con-man-talk" with the heavy charmer accent when he was nervous or trying to grift. I found Jeremy to be a completely heartbreaking and lovable character. The way he hoarded food and was afraid to put down any sorts of roots broke my heart.
I loved Aiden and Jeremy together. I liked the slow-burn of their relationship, and I think, due to the longer length of this story, that I got to know these two guys more than the MCs in the first book.
I'm totally loving this sugary sweet series. Just lovely, Amy Lane!
**Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
Even better than the first, IMHO!
Honestly, of course I liked this. It has VIRGINS! Sweet, sweet M/M virgins, my kryptonite, bless their tender-bottomed souls.
Unlike some readers, I didn't have issues with the pacing or Jeremy's speech. To me, he put on that "con-man-talk" with the heavy charmer accent when he was nervous or trying to grift. I found Jeremy to be a completely heartbreaking and lovable character. The way he hoarded food and was afraid to put down any sorts of roots broke my heart.
I loved Aiden and Jeremy together. I liked the slow-burn of their relationship, and I think, due to the longer length of this story, that I got to know these two guys more than the MCs in the first book.
I'm totally loving this sugary sweet series. Just lovely, Amy Lane!
**Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
May 18, 2015
This whole "men who knit" thing is becoming a turn on for me. God knows why since I 've never been interested in knitting.
I loved this story. I adored Jeremy No-Last- Name. His conviction that he is unworthy of anything good, including Aidan's love was heartbreaking.
I didn't fully connect with Aidan, I needed his POV but I learned that I'll get it down the road so it's all good.
Although I could do without Jeremy calling Aidan "boy" all the time. He seemed all man to me *leery smile*
Moving on to Stanley's story:)
I loved this story. I adored Jeremy No-Last- Name. His conviction that he is unworthy of anything good, including Aidan's love was heartbreaking.
I didn't fully connect with Aidan, I needed his POV but I learned that I'll get it down the road so it's all good.
Although I could do without Jeremy calling Aidan "boy" all the time. He seemed all man to me *leery smile*
Moving on to Stanley's story:)
January 11, 2020
Re-read January 2020
This was just wonderful. I LOVE a slow burning romance, where the hurt one is so skittish that the other one has to be patient if he wants doesn’t want to scare the hurt one away.
And this was so the case here. Jeremy has grown up with a con man as a father. He has known no other life than this. So when he witnesses his father getting shot when Jeremy is 25, he has no idea what to do now. He eventually ends up in prison for two years, but after that he’s homeless.
He is lucky he runs into Crawford, the owner of the apace farm where they make yarn. Crawford offers him an honest job.
Jeremy has a hard time adjusting to his new life. He is happy he has a roof over his head, since Crawford offered him a small back room with a shower, just so he can save enough money for an apartment. But Jeremy has learned never to trust someone, and to always expect to walk away at any moment.
But slowly he learns to trust that Crawford won’t fire him. And 18 year old Aiden helps too. Jeremy cannot help but fall in love with Aiden a little every day they work together. But Aiden is too young, and Jeremy doesn’t deserve someone as good as Aiden.
But after working together for two years, and having been friends for that long, Aiden takes the plunge and kisses Jeremy..
I absolutely loved this. Jeremy was such a hurt soul. He might be 28 at the beginning of this story, but he has no real experience with other people, or with friendships.
I loved how Aiden slowly awaited his time for when he could sweep Jeremy off his feet. Although Aiden was younger, it was clear he was more put together than Jeremy.
We got some nice sweet, yet steamy scenes in the last part. (These guys were both virgins when they get together, so yay!)
This was a sweet hurt/comfort with a slooooooow burning romance. I loved it and I just know I will be rereading this many times.
This was just wonderful. I LOVE a slow burning romance, where the hurt one is so skittish that the other one has to be patient if he wants doesn’t want to scare the hurt one away.
And this was so the case here. Jeremy has grown up with a con man as a father. He has known no other life than this. So when he witnesses his father getting shot when Jeremy is 25, he has no idea what to do now. He eventually ends up in prison for two years, but after that he’s homeless.
He is lucky he runs into Crawford, the owner of the apace farm where they make yarn. Crawford offers him an honest job.
Jeremy has a hard time adjusting to his new life. He is happy he has a roof over his head, since Crawford offered him a small back room with a shower, just so he can save enough money for an apartment. But Jeremy has learned never to trust someone, and to always expect to walk away at any moment.
But slowly he learns to trust that Crawford won’t fire him. And 18 year old Aiden helps too. Jeremy cannot help but fall in love with Aiden a little every day they work together. But Aiden is too young, and Jeremy doesn’t deserve someone as good as Aiden.
But after working together for two years, and having been friends for that long, Aiden takes the plunge and kisses Jeremy..
I absolutely loved this. Jeremy was such a hurt soul. He might be 28 at the beginning of this story, but he has no real experience with other people, or with friendships.
I loved how Aiden slowly awaited his time for when he could sweep Jeremy off his feet. Although Aiden was younger, it was clear he was more put together than Jeremy.
We got some nice sweet, yet steamy scenes in the last part. (These guys were both virgins when they get together, so yay!)
This was a sweet hurt/comfort with a slooooooow burning romance. I loved it and I just know I will be rereading this many times.
March 30, 2024
Reread Mar.26, 2024
*** This is a terrific 2 1/2 hr. read that will please you.
In the first book, we learned how the yarn making process is like courting someone. Here we have the way to make an honest man out of con artist, Jeremy. It relates to how to hold a bunny. So cute. Simply marvelous.
This story has a deeper vein, as Jeremy, 28,
had a grifting childhood and saw horrible things, and did two years in prison.
Now, he wants to change to an honest life. Rance Crawford offers him a job at the Mill.
Aiden, 17, when Jeremy begins working there,
become friends. Now 2+ years later, is 20, and Jeremy 30.
This is an amazing tale and whether you knit or not, there are things to learn in this novella.
We see their romance grow with hot sexy first times ! Amy Lane is a fantastic writer, with full bodied characters, and a fresh approach.
Highly recommended. ENJOY !
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*** This is a terrific 2 1/2 hr. read that will please you.
In the first book, we learned how the yarn making process is like courting someone. Here we have the way to make an honest man out of con artist, Jeremy. It relates to how to hold a bunny. So cute. Simply marvelous.
This story has a deeper vein, as Jeremy, 28,
had a grifting childhood and saw horrible things, and did two years in prison.
Now, he wants to change to an honest life. Rance Crawford offers him a job at the Mill.
Aiden, 17, when Jeremy begins working there,
become friends. Now 2+ years later, is 20, and Jeremy 30.
This is an amazing tale and whether you knit or not, there are things to learn in this novella.
We see their romance grow with hot sexy first times ! Amy Lane is a fantastic writer, with full bodied characters, and a fresh approach.
Highly recommended. ENJOY !
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January 13, 2015
I liked Aiden, but Jeremy absolutely stole my heart.
September 7, 2021
dnf @73%
I have read this a while ago and I had every intention of going back to it, but somehow I just didn't.
So strange thing, but I don't think I like the author's writing anymore, if I ever did. It was always the characters and the stories that kept me going, but the writing itself is boring. Not enough dialogue for my taste and it's like she's telling a story to someone. I guess I didn't care about this enough to continue. There's like an hour left of it, but I know how it ends anyway, so why bother.
I liked the story and the characters are sweet, so I just... it's the writing. Meh.
I have read this a while ago and I had every intention of going back to it, but somehow I just didn't.
So strange thing, but I don't think I like the author's writing anymore, if I ever did. It was always the characters and the stories that kept me going, but the writing itself is boring. Not enough dialogue for my taste and it's like she's telling a story to someone. I guess I didn't care about this enough to continue. There's like an hour left of it, but I know how it ends anyway, so why bother.
I liked the story and the characters are sweet, so I just... it's the writing. Meh.
October 26, 2012
4.5 stars. The joy of this book is watching Jeremy slowly overcome his past, discover who he can be, and learn to trust himself and others.
Jeremy grew up with a grifter father, moving from one con to another. His childhood life was unstable, unloved and based on a series of fictions so continuous that he can no longer remember his own real name. His worth was measured in how well he could lie and what value he could add to the cons that supported him and his father off other people's money.
Now alone, and an ex-con, Jeremy is determined to live an honest life, but he has no confidence in either the world around him or his own worth. Since he believes the only value he ever had was in his glib tongue and facile lies, he feels almost worthless in the normal world. When Rance Crawford offers him an honest job on his farm and fibre mill, Jeremy is grateful but bemused. He remains prepared to run, assuming it inevitably will fall apart.
He meets Aiden, who is eighteen, bright, friendly and honest, with a loving family. And Aiden slowly becomes the secret heart of Jeremy's world. But part of loving Aiden, for Jeremy, is protecting the young man, most of all from Jeremy himself. Aiden, however, is strong enough and patient enough to work through Jeremy's insecurities and self-doubts and find the core of strength and love that Jeremy himself is not aware of possessing.
This is a short, sweet, sometimes heart-wrenching, slow build of a love story. Jeremy's journey is heartwarming. Aiden is a bit more of a cipher, strong and sweet, but with hinted-at depths and darknesses that are never explored. A glimpse from the outside of Rance and Ben at the beginning of their relationship, although brief, is fun for fans of the first book. And I had a moment of surprising affection for Gianni, the man who gave Jeremy his one early experience with both passion and self-sacrifice. That experience, set against all the tawdry self-interest of his childhood, helped Jeremy dream of becoming something more. In a way, Gianni made everything else possible. I hope he gets his own HEA some day. In the meantime, this book will be a comfort reread for me.
Jeremy grew up with a grifter father, moving from one con to another. His childhood life was unstable, unloved and based on a series of fictions so continuous that he can no longer remember his own real name. His worth was measured in how well he could lie and what value he could add to the cons that supported him and his father off other people's money.
Now alone, and an ex-con, Jeremy is determined to live an honest life, but he has no confidence in either the world around him or his own worth. Since he believes the only value he ever had was in his glib tongue and facile lies, he feels almost worthless in the normal world. When Rance Crawford offers him an honest job on his farm and fibre mill, Jeremy is grateful but bemused. He remains prepared to run, assuming it inevitably will fall apart.
He meets Aiden, who is eighteen, bright, friendly and honest, with a loving family. And Aiden slowly becomes the secret heart of Jeremy's world. But part of loving Aiden, for Jeremy, is protecting the young man, most of all from Jeremy himself. Aiden, however, is strong enough and patient enough to work through Jeremy's insecurities and self-doubts and find the core of strength and love that Jeremy himself is not aware of possessing.
This is a short, sweet, sometimes heart-wrenching, slow build of a love story. Jeremy's journey is heartwarming. Aiden is a bit more of a cipher, strong and sweet, but with hinted-at depths and darknesses that are never explored. A glimpse from the outside of Rance and Ben at the beginning of their relationship, although brief, is fun for fans of the first book. And I had a moment of surprising affection for Gianni, the man who gave Jeremy his one early experience with both passion and self-sacrifice. That experience, set against all the tawdry self-interest of his childhood, helped Jeremy dream of becoming something more. In a way, Gianni made everything else possible. I hope he gets his own HEA some day. In the meantime, this book will be a comfort reread for me.
Shelved as 'dnf'
November 1, 2012DNF-ed at 20%
I know that I'm probably the odd duck in case of Amy Lane's stories. I can't always get into her stories. I just don't put all of the Amy Lane's that I DNF-ed (and yes, there are few) in display. I know I will get stinky eyes because of it *grin*.
This is just one example...
When I roll my eyes on Jeremy's rambling -- because the way he talks, he surely is not smooth enough to make me believe that he's a conman that manages to fool ladies, the story just lose any charm. If Jeremy is 28 and a successful conman, along with his dad, I sort of expected him to sound like Neal Caffrey.
Nope, don't care for him. So I stop, and move on.
Again, it's just an issue of personal taste, which seems to run differently with others when it comes to Amy Lane's.
The rabbit in the cover is adorable though
I know that I'm probably the odd duck in case of Amy Lane's stories. I can't always get into her stories. I just don't put all of the Amy Lane's that I DNF-ed (and yes, there are few) in display. I know I will get stinky eyes because of it *grin*.
This is just one example...
When I roll my eyes on Jeremy's rambling -- because the way he talks, he surely is not smooth enough to make me believe that he's a conman that manages to fool ladies, the story just lose any charm. If Jeremy is 28 and a successful conman, along with his dad, I sort of expected him to sound like Neal Caffrey.
Nope, don't care for him. So I stop, and move on.
Again, it's just an issue of personal taste, which seems to run differently with others when it comes to Amy Lane's.
The rabbit in the cover is adorable though
November 1, 2012
I enjoyed this story.
Jeremy was adorable. For all his street smarts and time spent in prison, he was still a kind of naive and vulnerable character. I loved how he would talk to cover up his insecurities in the beginning, although I did find his inner thoughts a bit confusing at times.
The writing was a bit too flowery for me in parts and I found myself wanting to get on with the story so to speak.
An enjoyable read and a nice lead in to the next book to keep us interested.
Jeremy was adorable. For all his street smarts and time spent in prison, he was still a kind of naive and vulnerable character. I loved how he would talk to cover up his insecurities in the beginning, although I did find his inner thoughts a bit confusing at times.
The writing was a bit too flowery for me in parts and I found myself wanting to get on with the story so to speak.
An enjoyable read and a nice lead in to the next book to keep us interested.
January 2, 2016
I swear, this series is so awesome. I don't know why I waited so long to get into this series...I swear I'm kicking myself.
Jeremy's story absolutely broke my heart in the best way possible. Everything about it tugged on my heartstrings and made me want to find him, bundle him up, and hold him close forever. Even better, where Jeremy kept breaking my heart, Aiden was always there to put the pieces back together. I loved the way I got Jeremy and Aiden's backstory, which just proved even more that these two belong together, and the wait to get them that way just made the whole thing even better.
I was sucked in from the first minute. Philip Alces does such a phenomenal job with the narration. He's so good!
My only complaint was the overuse of "Boy" and "Kid" when referring to Aiden. I understand why Jeremy does it at first - to distance himself from someone he felt an immediate pull to, but who was too young. However, continuing to refer to Aiden that way after they got together grated on me.
With that small exception, this was such a feel good, fuzzy, warm, sweet novella with so many emotional turns and some sexy times (finally) at the end.
I loved it!
I can't wait to continue the series!
Highly Recommended!
Copy generously provided by in exchange for an honest review.
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August 21, 2019
Loved it - even better than the first one. Why did I wait so long to listen to this series :)
January 1, 2016
You know that feeling when you curl up with a hot caramel latte on a cold day? Yeah, the Granby Knitting series is like that.
This installment focuses on Jeremy and Aiden, the "twins" from book 1. (Creepy, you're thinking, but no; Craw calls them that because they're inseparable.)
The first part of this book happens two and a half years before Craw meets Ben. We meet Jeremy, a reformed con looking for a break in life. Craw gives Jeremy a job and place to stay (in a barn sure, but Jeremy loves the critters). And it's at Craw's mill that Jeremy meets Aiden who's 10 years Jeremy's junior and about to graduate from high school. Jeremy talks. He talks so much Aiden buys ear plugs. But it's because Jeremy is used to working people. He doesn't know how to be silent, how to be honest.
Initially, Jeremy's internal musings were a bit much. He has a lot on his mind, and he rambles. But as the story progresses, he stills. And then there's Aiden, who waits for Jeremy to see him. The fall Ben moves to Granby and Craw becomes besotted is also the fall Jeremy and Aiden cross a line they've been wanting to cross for a long time. There are scenes where the two books overlap, but this didn't bother me at all. In fact, I liked seeing Craw and Ben from the outside in (turns out, Ben wasn't nearly as clueless about Craw's attempts at courtship as we may have thought!).
Jeremy's past comes knocking at the end of this book, and that is why Aiden and Jeremy's story isn't quite over. But don't fret. This one ends on a good note. We know these boys are going to make it, mittens and all.
This installment focuses on Jeremy and Aiden, the "twins" from book 1. (Creepy, you're thinking, but no; Craw calls them that because they're inseparable.)
The first part of this book happens two and a half years before Craw meets Ben. We meet Jeremy, a reformed con looking for a break in life. Craw gives Jeremy a job and place to stay (in a barn sure, but Jeremy loves the critters). And it's at Craw's mill that Jeremy meets Aiden who's 10 years Jeremy's junior and about to graduate from high school. Jeremy talks. He talks so much Aiden buys ear plugs. But it's because Jeremy is used to working people. He doesn't know how to be silent, how to be honest.
Initially, Jeremy's internal musings were a bit much. He has a lot on his mind, and he rambles. But as the story progresses, he stills. And then there's Aiden, who waits for Jeremy to see him. The fall Ben moves to Granby and Craw becomes besotted is also the fall Jeremy and Aiden cross a line they've been wanting to cross for a long time. There are scenes where the two books overlap, but this didn't bother me at all. In fact, I liked seeing Craw and Ben from the outside in (turns out, Ben wasn't nearly as clueless about Craw's attempts at courtship as we may have thought!).
Jeremy's past comes knocking at the end of this book, and that is why Aiden and Jeremy's story isn't quite over. But don't fret. This one ends on a good note. We know these boys are going to make it, mittens and all.
October 30, 2012
Now I'm tempted to try the pattern and knit some special gloves
while waiting for .
The picture fits.
Aiden (the much younger Top) is keeping Jeremy grounded.
while waiting for .
The picture fits.
Aiden (the much younger Top) is keeping Jeremy grounded.
October 30, 2012
4.5
I found the first book in this series cute. This one? Just about ripped my heart out. It had cute moments but wow, Jeremy No Last Name made my heart hurt with all the things he did and his inner voice.
I loved how Aiden was there all through this prodding at Jeremy. Teaching him and being his friend and kicking his ass when he needed it. Will of iron indeed.
I loved this book. I loved the overlapping story from book one. I'm not sure how book two fits into this series or if it's connected only through the knitting theme but I'm waiting on book 3 and the story of Johnny and Stanley.
I found the first book in this series cute. This one? Just about ripped my heart out. It had cute moments but wow, Jeremy No Last Name made my heart hurt with all the things he did and his inner voice.
I loved how Aiden was there all through this prodding at Jeremy. Teaching him and being his friend and kicking his ass when he needed it. Will of iron indeed.
I loved this book. I loved the overlapping story from book one. I'm not sure how book two fits into this series or if it's connected only through the knitting theme but I'm waiting on book 3 and the story of Johnny and Stanley.
November 21, 2017
Jeremy and Aidan are such a cute fragile couple.
October 29, 2012
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4.75 stars
If I had my way, Amy would keep writing this series FOREVER. I'm not kidding, sexy men who knit + Amy Lane's writing sans angst = the best thing ever and totally meant just for me. That's how I feel. I love this series because if you ask me, not nearly enough people knit, especially men. Reading about them, therefore, is like a fantasy come true. And I love these men. The first story, The Winter Courtship Rituals of Fur-Bearing Critters has always been one of my favorites of Amy's shorts, but this sequel, where we get to know a lot more about Jeremy and Aiden though we met them in that first story, far surpasses it, In my opinion. I think because there's a real history at play here and Jeremy is such a compelling character. I love him and seeing him really work for the life he wants to live and the relationship that he finally decides he deserves and can handle is really rewarding. Of course, Aiden is special in his own way as well.
All we knew about Jeremy from the first story was that Crawford had found him on the streets and offered him a job, and that he used to be a con man. There are two things in particular that make this story special, and they go hand in hand. First, Jeremy's voice is (as I talked to Laura the other day) very Steinbeck-ian in diction and phrasing. He has a unique voice that shows his rather colorful past, yet neglected childhood and it really just made me want to cuddle him. Second, he spends the first third of the story, roughly, taking us back in time and giving his life story. It gives us quite a bit of time to see the backstory, not only of Jeremy's childhood, but also of the history of the wool mill and the other characters. In a way it feels like a prequel, and that allows us to see much of what we witnessed in the first story (the relationship between Craw and Ben) through other, fresh eyes.
The heart of the story is really about Jeremy and his evolution into a productive member of society. Raised as a chameleon by his father with the only reputable goal money and winning, he has an ingrained and slightly skewed perception of the world around him. Getting put in jail after a rather close and terrible incident when he was younger sorted him out some, but the real work comes once he has a chance to prove himself. He has to hold a job, make money, and learn to be responsible to others. But, shedding his past is very difficult, no matter how much support he has in terms of his new family and Aidan, who represents everything good and pure in the world that Jer is afraid to touch in case he sullies it. Yet, like the yarn they cultivate, spin, dye and knit, each member of the motley family offers security and a slow-paced reassurance to Jeremy that allows him to take baby steps. This character progression is really what makes this book so wonderful. The story is full of little details that represent the big issues, showing Jeremy in a very clear light that in itself is poignant.
Everyone (it seems) knows about my aversion to angst, no matter how much I try to get through some books. And I admit freely that many of Amy's books scare the fuckin daylights out of me, just because I hate putting myself through some of the shit she inflicts on her characters. But when he writes a sweet story, I am so there. The addition of knitting and yarn production (which I actually know a lot about, strangely) only made this book in particular totally wonderful to me. I absolutely cannot wait for the next story, Knitter in His Natural Habitat.
4.75 stars
If I had my way, Amy would keep writing this series FOREVER. I'm not kidding, sexy men who knit + Amy Lane's writing sans angst = the best thing ever and totally meant just for me. That's how I feel. I love this series because if you ask me, not nearly enough people knit, especially men. Reading about them, therefore, is like a fantasy come true. And I love these men. The first story, The Winter Courtship Rituals of Fur-Bearing Critters has always been one of my favorites of Amy's shorts, but this sequel, where we get to know a lot more about Jeremy and Aiden though we met them in that first story, far surpasses it, In my opinion. I think because there's a real history at play here and Jeremy is such a compelling character. I love him and seeing him really work for the life he wants to live and the relationship that he finally decides he deserves and can handle is really rewarding. Of course, Aiden is special in his own way as well.
All we knew about Jeremy from the first story was that Crawford had found him on the streets and offered him a job, and that he used to be a con man. There are two things in particular that make this story special, and they go hand in hand. First, Jeremy's voice is (as I talked to Laura the other day) very Steinbeck-ian in diction and phrasing. He has a unique voice that shows his rather colorful past, yet neglected childhood and it really just made me want to cuddle him. Second, he spends the first third of the story, roughly, taking us back in time and giving his life story. It gives us quite a bit of time to see the backstory, not only of Jeremy's childhood, but also of the history of the wool mill and the other characters. In a way it feels like a prequel, and that allows us to see much of what we witnessed in the first story (the relationship between Craw and Ben) through other, fresh eyes.
The heart of the story is really about Jeremy and his evolution into a productive member of society. Raised as a chameleon by his father with the only reputable goal money and winning, he has an ingrained and slightly skewed perception of the world around him. Getting put in jail after a rather close and terrible incident when he was younger sorted him out some, but the real work comes once he has a chance to prove himself. He has to hold a job, make money, and learn to be responsible to others. But, shedding his past is very difficult, no matter how much support he has in terms of his new family and Aidan, who represents everything good and pure in the world that Jer is afraid to touch in case he sullies it. Yet, like the yarn they cultivate, spin, dye and knit, each member of the motley family offers security and a slow-paced reassurance to Jeremy that allows him to take baby steps. This character progression is really what makes this book so wonderful. The story is full of little details that represent the big issues, showing Jeremy in a very clear light that in itself is poignant.
Everyone (it seems) knows about my aversion to angst, no matter how much I try to get through some books. And I admit freely that many of Amy's books scare the fuckin daylights out of me, just because I hate putting myself through some of the shit she inflicts on her characters. But when he writes a sweet story, I am so there. The addition of knitting and yarn production (which I actually know a lot about, strangely) only made this book in particular totally wonderful to me. I absolutely cannot wait for the next story, Knitter in His Natural Habitat.
July 31, 2024
Buddy Read with Mish.
L-O-V-E-D LOVED IT!!! Such an absolutely heartwarming and touching story.
Read.
L-O-V-E-D LOVED IT!!! Such an absolutely heartwarming and touching story.
Read.
July 13, 2017
I think this is one of those you love it or you don't romances. Jeremy is a chatty (hyper) person and we are in his head so that is not for everyone. I loved it.
Despite, Amy Lane's unfortunate use of "boy' as a term of endearment (and even explained it is unfortunate, I was utterly charmed by this sweet, achey, slow burn romances between a much older beta hero and a much younger alpha hero.
What I loved is what good friends Aiden and Jeremy are. I loved how much of his own person Aiden is and that age doesn't matter as much in some people's development. I really valued how the story takes its time and Jeremy healing and the impact of his trauma are well details and just don't magically go away,
I really liked all the kinds of love here and the talents. The farming, knitting, and shop stuff are just cool as are all the friends.
The best part is the romance. Aiden is steadfast and tender and tough. Jeremy despite being older and having a pile more trauma is less adult but comes into is wonderful own.
I have already reread it feeling I had gone to fast the first time.
Despite, Amy Lane's unfortunate use of "boy' as a term of endearment (and even explained it is unfortunate, I was utterly charmed by this sweet, achey, slow burn romances between a much older beta hero and a much younger alpha hero.
What I loved is what good friends Aiden and Jeremy are. I loved how much of his own person Aiden is and that age doesn't matter as much in some people's development. I really valued how the story takes its time and Jeremy healing and the impact of his trauma are well details and just don't magically go away,
I really liked all the kinds of love here and the talents. The farming, knitting, and shop stuff are just cool as are all the friends.
The best part is the romance. Aiden is steadfast and tender and tough. Jeremy despite being older and having a pile more trauma is less adult but comes into is wonderful own.
I have already reread it feeling I had gone to fast the first time.
October 30, 2012
Do you want to smile? Like really big and goofy for several hours? Then READ THIS BOOK!!!
You don't even have to read the Critter book because I totally did it backwards and read this one first. I was just soooooo sweet and awwdorable I couldn't put it down!!
*sigh* I do love those virgins!!
Now I have to read Craw and Ben's story!!
You don't even have to read the Critter book because I totally did it backwards and read this one first. I was just soooooo sweet and awwdorable I couldn't put it down!!
*sigh* I do love those virgins!!
Now I have to read Craw and Ben's story!!
October 25, 2012
3.5
It was good. There were some analogies that really moved me. And it was lovely watching Jeremy come into himself and find a home. That was beautiful.
There also some elements that didn't quite work:
1. I've found in a series that all books following the first lose, to varying extents, the magic that lit up the first. When an author has to write within some constraint, even if it is one she set herself in obliging herself to adhere to characterisations etc formerly established, there is some measure of artifice that comes into play. The authorial hand is heavier, less deft. There is some lack of the immediacy found in the first. This is the case here.
2. I felt as if some parts were edited with no thought to sequence exactly. There were some points, while reading, that I had to go back to see if I'd missed something. The conversations and exposition were a little jerky at times.
3. In book 1, I felt that Crawford's language, his speech pattern, his word choices etc were extremely well written. He was country without a big postscript hanging over his head with the author's notation "make Crawford country". Here, though, Jeremy's speech was really exaggerated and inconsistent. Sometimes I wondered if he was taking the piss, being deliberate in sketching a con man to his listeners. And, I dare say, in a couple instances he was, but outside of such it was the author's overdoing it. His speech was no where near as organic as Crawford's was. There's that heavy-handed artifice again.
4. Aiden is, the reader is told several times, supposed to have these dark edges only Jeremy can see. I finished the book waiting for evidence of this darkness. Is he 'dark' because he tops even though he's younger than Jeremy? Is he dark because there is a bare bones, extremely vague allusion to him possibly liking to tie someone tightly? And I mean this reference is extremely fleeting. Blink and you'd miss it. So where's the darkness?
5. The sex scene was female-y written. (Ornate...white lights and stars etc)
*Sigh*, it was good, eh...just not as complete and as well rounded as the first. There were some manipulations to fit the mould of the first book and some left field changes to make this romance work on its own...it left the feel of the book a bit muddled. This, plus its slower pace and lower energy, renders this a different reading experience from the first.
It was good. There were some analogies that really moved me. And it was lovely watching Jeremy come into himself and find a home. That was beautiful.
There also some elements that didn't quite work:
1. I've found in a series that all books following the first lose, to varying extents, the magic that lit up the first. When an author has to write within some constraint, even if it is one she set herself in obliging herself to adhere to characterisations etc formerly established, there is some measure of artifice that comes into play. The authorial hand is heavier, less deft. There is some lack of the immediacy found in the first. This is the case here.
2. I felt as if some parts were edited with no thought to sequence exactly. There were some points, while reading, that I had to go back to see if I'd missed something. The conversations and exposition were a little jerky at times.
3. In book 1, I felt that Crawford's language, his speech pattern, his word choices etc were extremely well written. He was country without a big postscript hanging over his head with the author's notation "make Crawford country". Here, though, Jeremy's speech was really exaggerated and inconsistent. Sometimes I wondered if he was taking the piss, being deliberate in sketching a con man to his listeners. And, I dare say, in a couple instances he was, but outside of such it was the author's overdoing it. His speech was no where near as organic as Crawford's was. There's that heavy-handed artifice again.
4. Aiden is, the reader is told several times, supposed to have these dark edges only Jeremy can see. I finished the book waiting for evidence of this darkness. Is he 'dark' because he tops even though he's younger than Jeremy? Is he dark because there is a bare bones, extremely vague allusion to him possibly liking to tie someone tightly? And I mean this reference is extremely fleeting. Blink and you'd miss it. So where's the darkness?
5. The sex scene was female-y written. (Ornate...white lights and stars etc)
*Sigh*, it was good, eh...just not as complete and as well rounded as the first. There were some manipulations to fit the mould of the first book and some left field changes to make this romance work on its own...it left the feel of the book a bit muddled. This, plus its slower pace and lower energy, renders this a different reading experience from the first.
August 7, 2021
After the humor of Rance and Ben’s insta-love, Jeremy and Aidan’s story is much darker. Jeremy, raised by a con man, thinks love may be the biggest con of all yet he falls hard for Aiden. Lane uses the metaphor of a rabbit for Jeremy, scared and scarred by his past. “You hold still, and you gentle them, and then you get firm so they know they’re safe.� Beautiful.
I received an ARC from Dreamspinner Press in exchange of an honest review..
I received an ARC from Dreamspinner Press in exchange of an honest review..
Shelved as 'did-not-finish'
November 1, 2012I have read good reviews on this book and I like the authors writing, however at this time, this book is not for me and I stopped around 30%. The character of Jeremy and his inner dialogue and the way he acts is just frustrating me and just not making this an enjoyable read. I may try again at a later time.
May 22, 2019
Just perfect!
I was a bit worried at first about the age difference between Jeremy and Aiden, but I should have known better. Jeremy was really only 28 in years, in maturity, I think 18 year old Aiden had it all over Jeremy.
I was a bit worried at first about the age difference between Jeremy and Aiden, but I should have known better. Jeremy was really only 28 in years, in maturity, I think 18 year old Aiden had it all over Jeremy.
March 30, 2024
A strong 3.75�
“You know how you hold a rabbit, don’t you, Aiden?�
“You hold them tight while they struggle, until they know they’re safe, and then you pet them until they don’t want to leave.�
“You do know how to hold me,� Jeremy whispered.
This installment surprised me. I'm not a fan of this author's writing, but this book wasn't as eccentric. It definitely had more depth, calmer dialogues and two really amazing main characters.
🟣 Ex-con/ student
🔵 Gay/gay
🟢 Age gap - 10 years 18/28 to 20/30
🟠 A slight size difference (younger MMC taller and broader)
🟡 Co-workers
🟣 A lot of knitting
🔵 Story spans over 2 years, MMCs get together when they're 20 / 30
🟢 Some angst, older MMC has a sad life story
🌶� Some smut, a lot off-page, some ftb; younger MMC is a top; t/b
This was actually a very beautiful, moving story about Jeremy, a con artist who's been his daddy's right hand since he was a little kid. The only thing he knew how to do was lie and steal, so he never had a home, a stable environment, friends or a family.
The symbolism is pretty original with the rabbits he's tending to when he finally ends up at Craw's farm and becomes a knitter himself. Jeremy's got a scared, quickly spooked heart - quite like a rabbit - and he's so pure and oblivious, despite the mask he was forced to wear for the outer world, that Jeremy is definitely one of the most amazing characters in this series so far.
Aiden is a local in Granby and he's a high schooler when him and Jeremy meet. He's only 18 at the time and is at first annoyed with Jeremy's demeanor, but they become fast friends where Aiden really knows and gets Jeremy without Jeremy even saying a word, so their friendship is somewhat amazing. I loved the age gap, their dialogues and the way Aiden always took care of Jeremy with the little things.
Aiden and Jeremy finally get together with Aiden blatantly telling Jeremy along the way how he feels and what he wants. It was refreshing how they never held back and always spoke complete truth and I couldn't wait for their intimate moments together in Jeremy's new rented small cottage that Aiden picked near where he lived.
"Because, Jeremy. Because I need you to not take any excuse to run, and I need you to see that I’m safe, and I need you to see that it’s just me. It’s not because we’re family, and it’s not because I don’t have other offers, because I do, and it’s not because Rance has Ben now, because it wasn’t really Craw in the first place. Craw was hero worship. You are my person. You need to know that."
Aiden tries to make it work with Jeremy and come out as a couple, but Jeremy is too afraid it'll all go to shit, so it feels like he's always counting his lucky stars and has one foot out the door with all his books and stored things, he can't relax and really trust that Aiden loves him and wants him around.
The first 70% of the book was pretty damn good, Aidan and Jeremy's relationship was told almost poetically, their sex life seemed extremely promising
“J?�
Ԩ?�
“Tomorrow night, I’m going to go down on you. I’m going to take your cock in my mouth and I’m going to stroke it and cup your nuts in my hand and—�
“A!�
"Jeremy whined. “Aiden�.�
Aiden gasped and ground up against him again. “Aiden, what?� he growled. “Aiden, faster? Aiden, harder? Aiden, can I grab your—�"
and we do get more descriptive sex at first, we can read about their intimacy and relationship developing, but in the last 30% everything becomes almost anticlimactic. The big promise of a special relationship developing with them both getting their firsts, but then important parts are off-page, the dialogues become almost silly and we never get them finally coming out as a couple. That abrupt ending was beautiful, but it lacked all of the resolve we should've gotten based on Jeremy's particular situation.
I really liked Aiden and Jeremy but it almost feels like a big chunk of their story is missing.
I will round up the rating because it's good writing and the main characters are very endearing, but I will say that I hope the author can give me a book without the weird suggestive dialogues and just plain, simple smut in the future in this series.
I like the setting so I'll definitely be reading the whole series.
“You know how you hold a rabbit, don’t you, Aiden?�
“You hold them tight while they struggle, until they know they’re safe, and then you pet them until they don’t want to leave.�
“You do know how to hold me,� Jeremy whispered.
This installment surprised me. I'm not a fan of this author's writing, but this book wasn't as eccentric. It definitely had more depth, calmer dialogues and two really amazing main characters.
🟣 Ex-con/ student
🔵 Gay/gay
🟢 Age gap - 10 years 18/28 to 20/30
🟠 A slight size difference (younger MMC taller and broader)
🟡 Co-workers
🟣 A lot of knitting
🔵 Story spans over 2 years, MMCs get together when they're 20 / 30
🟢 Some angst, older MMC has a sad life story
🌶� Some smut, a lot off-page, some ftb; younger MMC is a top; t/b
This was actually a very beautiful, moving story about Jeremy, a con artist who's been his daddy's right hand since he was a little kid. The only thing he knew how to do was lie and steal, so he never had a home, a stable environment, friends or a family.
The symbolism is pretty original with the rabbits he's tending to when he finally ends up at Craw's farm and becomes a knitter himself. Jeremy's got a scared, quickly spooked heart - quite like a rabbit - and he's so pure and oblivious, despite the mask he was forced to wear for the outer world, that Jeremy is definitely one of the most amazing characters in this series so far.
Aiden is a local in Granby and he's a high schooler when him and Jeremy meet. He's only 18 at the time and is at first annoyed with Jeremy's demeanor, but they become fast friends where Aiden really knows and gets Jeremy without Jeremy even saying a word, so their friendship is somewhat amazing. I loved the age gap, their dialogues and the way Aiden always took care of Jeremy with the little things.
Aiden and Jeremy finally get together with Aiden blatantly telling Jeremy along the way how he feels and what he wants. It was refreshing how they never held back and always spoke complete truth and I couldn't wait for their intimate moments together in Jeremy's new rented small cottage that Aiden picked near where he lived.
"Because, Jeremy. Because I need you to not take any excuse to run, and I need you to see that I’m safe, and I need you to see that it’s just me. It’s not because we’re family, and it’s not because I don’t have other offers, because I do, and it’s not because Rance has Ben now, because it wasn’t really Craw in the first place. Craw was hero worship. You are my person. You need to know that."
Aiden tries to make it work with Jeremy and come out as a couple, but Jeremy is too afraid it'll all go to shit, so it feels like he's always counting his lucky stars and has one foot out the door with all his books and stored things, he can't relax and really trust that Aiden loves him and wants him around.
The first 70% of the book was pretty damn good, Aidan and Jeremy's relationship was told almost poetically, their sex life seemed extremely promising
“J?�
Ԩ?�
“Tomorrow night, I’m going to go down on you. I’m going to take your cock in my mouth and I’m going to stroke it and cup your nuts in my hand and—�
“A!�
"Jeremy whined. “Aiden�.�
Aiden gasped and ground up against him again. “Aiden, what?� he growled. “Aiden, faster? Aiden, harder? Aiden, can I grab your—�"
and we do get more descriptive sex at first, we can read about their intimacy and relationship developing, but in the last 30% everything becomes almost anticlimactic. The big promise of a special relationship developing with them both getting their firsts, but then important parts are off-page, the dialogues become almost silly and we never get them finally coming out as a couple. That abrupt ending was beautiful, but it lacked all of the resolve we should've gotten based on Jeremy's particular situation.
I really liked Aiden and Jeremy but it almost feels like a big chunk of their story is missing.
I will round up the rating because it's good writing and the main characters are very endearing, but I will say that I hope the author can give me a book without the weird suggestive dialogues and just plain, simple smut in the future in this series.
I like the setting so I'll definitely be reading the whole series.
April 14, 2025
Everything about Jeremy has always been a lie, including his last name. He's desperate to grow up, because Aiden starts looking to him for things that Jeremy doesn’t know how to give. Being honest is terrifying for a man who’s learned to "rabbit" at the first sign of conflict
At first glance you have to wonder what could the story possible be about? The bunny on the cover is rather cute, so you read on. You will probably think that it's a rather strange title, but you stay the course, it does eventually explain itself.
This is the story of a man whose second chance at life is "born" at the moment of his father’s death, and whose redemption is found in a place of pure simplicity, friendship and longing. He is a man whose bravery shows up when his past comes knocking on the door of his new life, just in time for him to realize that where he is, who he has become, and what the love of his life, Aiden, has come to mean to him. These are all the things that he could possibly have ever dreamed of because they all mean that he is home, and home means freedom. All this from a cute bunny tale. it's an amazing little story...and whether you knit or not, there are things you will learn about knitting, about bunnies, but most of all...about second chances and love. What more could any Amy Lane fan...which I 100%, am; possibly ask for?
This can be read in its entirety in about 2-hours.
At first glance you have to wonder what could the story possible be about? The bunny on the cover is rather cute, so you read on. You will probably think that it's a rather strange title, but you stay the course, it does eventually explain itself.
This is the story of a man whose second chance at life is "born" at the moment of his father’s death, and whose redemption is found in a place of pure simplicity, friendship and longing. He is a man whose bravery shows up when his past comes knocking on the door of his new life, just in time for him to realize that where he is, who he has become, and what the love of his life, Aiden, has come to mean to him. These are all the things that he could possibly have ever dreamed of because they all mean that he is home, and home means freedom. All this from a cute bunny tale. it's an amazing little story...and whether you knit or not, there are things you will learn about knitting, about bunnies, but most of all...about second chances and love. What more could any Amy Lane fan...which I 100%, am; possibly ask for?
This can be read in its entirety in about 2-hours.
October 29, 2018
Poor Jeremy has really missed his childhood due to his dad's crazy life. He's kind of stunted and Craw brings him into the fold and gives him a chance to grow up along side of Aiden. They both eventually realize that they can be good together...though Jeremy takes some convincing.
January 26, 2018
Nach seiner Entlassung aus der Haft, fehlen Jeremy Möglichkeiten und Perspektiven ein ehrliches Leben zu führen. Aber das hat er ja auch nie gelernt. Schon als Kind war er Komplize seines kriminellen Vaters und auch Jeremy ist nichts anderes als ein Betrüger. Doch dann verschlägt es ihn ausgerechnet nach Colorado. Zu Schafen, Kaninchen und Alpakas. Der griesgrämige Crow gibt ihm Arbeit in seiner Spinnerei und Jeremy wird von Craws Mitarbeiter Aidan angelernt. Zwischen dem deutlich jüngeren Mann und Jeremy entsteht eine zaghafte Freundschaft, die sich mit der Zeit auch auf Craw und Ariadne � eine weitere Angestellte Craws � ausdehnt. Langsam werden diese unterschiedlichen Menschen zu der Familie, die er niemals hatte.
Doch Jeremy braucht Zeit um sich an diese Nähe, an die Herzlichkeit und Freundschaft zu gewöhnen. Oft reagiert er nicht angemessen, ist schüchtern oder auch wieder zu forsch. Ausgerechnet Aidan wird ihm jedoch zu einer Stütze und Aidan hält auch nur selten mit seiner Meinung hinter dem Berg. Für Jeremy ist Aiden jedoch tabu. Viel zu jung und ganz eindeutig auf Craw fixiert. Und als Versager und Betrüger hat er nicht das Recht sich in Aidens heile Familienwelt zu drängen.
Teil zwei der Granby-Reihe ist eigentlich zum Teil noch vor Teil eins anzusiedeln und die Handlung läuft später dann fast schon parallel zum ersten Teil. Ein wenig kompliziert formuliert, aber man kann die Geschichten sehr gut als Stand Alone oder eben nach Veröffentlichungsdatum des Verlages lesen. Wenn man eben den ersten Teil der Reihe kennt, dann kennt man auch Jeremy und Aiden. Und in ihrem Buch werden eben sehr viele Fragen beantwortet, aber auch Probleme gelöst.
Obwohl Aidan deutlich jünger und vielleicht auch unerfahrener ist, ist er der Stärkere in dieser Beziehung. Er hat auch sehr viel Geduld um den scheuen Jeremy aus der Reserve zu locken. Dieser ist immer auf dem Sprung und hat auch immer wieder Fluchtgedanken. Die Möglichkeit endlich ein stabiles und glückliches Leben zu führen, die erscheint ihm lange Zeit sehr unwahrscheinlich und wie ein Traum. Doch Colorado ist für ihn ein Neuanfang und er entdeckt ganz neue Seiten am Leben und fasst soviel Vertrauen zu Aiden, dass er sich ihm auch wirklich öffnen und ihnen eine Chance geben kann.
Am Ende der Geschichte wird Jeremy dann doch noch von seiner Vergangenheit eingeholt. Sie ist wenig erbaulich und vielleicht für Aiden auch gefährlich. Doch auch dieses Problem lösen sie gemeinsam. Schöne Geschichte, die ich sehr gern weiter empfehle.
Doch Jeremy braucht Zeit um sich an diese Nähe, an die Herzlichkeit und Freundschaft zu gewöhnen. Oft reagiert er nicht angemessen, ist schüchtern oder auch wieder zu forsch. Ausgerechnet Aidan wird ihm jedoch zu einer Stütze und Aidan hält auch nur selten mit seiner Meinung hinter dem Berg. Für Jeremy ist Aiden jedoch tabu. Viel zu jung und ganz eindeutig auf Craw fixiert. Und als Versager und Betrüger hat er nicht das Recht sich in Aidens heile Familienwelt zu drängen.
Teil zwei der Granby-Reihe ist eigentlich zum Teil noch vor Teil eins anzusiedeln und die Handlung läuft später dann fast schon parallel zum ersten Teil. Ein wenig kompliziert formuliert, aber man kann die Geschichten sehr gut als Stand Alone oder eben nach Veröffentlichungsdatum des Verlages lesen. Wenn man eben den ersten Teil der Reihe kennt, dann kennt man auch Jeremy und Aiden. Und in ihrem Buch werden eben sehr viele Fragen beantwortet, aber auch Probleme gelöst.
Obwohl Aidan deutlich jünger und vielleicht auch unerfahrener ist, ist er der Stärkere in dieser Beziehung. Er hat auch sehr viel Geduld um den scheuen Jeremy aus der Reserve zu locken. Dieser ist immer auf dem Sprung und hat auch immer wieder Fluchtgedanken. Die Möglichkeit endlich ein stabiles und glückliches Leben zu führen, die erscheint ihm lange Zeit sehr unwahrscheinlich und wie ein Traum. Doch Colorado ist für ihn ein Neuanfang und er entdeckt ganz neue Seiten am Leben und fasst soviel Vertrauen zu Aiden, dass er sich ihm auch wirklich öffnen und ihnen eine Chance geben kann.
Am Ende der Geschichte wird Jeremy dann doch noch von seiner Vergangenheit eingeholt. Sie ist wenig erbaulich und vielleicht für Aiden auch gefährlich. Doch auch dieses Problem lösen sie gemeinsam. Schöne Geschichte, die ich sehr gern weiter empfehle.
May 13, 2015
Oh the feels!!! Jeremy just about broke my heart in two. His fears and his anxiety all bundled up in the body of a man who doesn't really know how to just be. I was with him in all his massive word spillage just to cover up how uncomfortable he really was. I just wanted to cuddle the poor man until he felt safe.
Having met Jeremy and Aiden in book one I wasn't expecting the depth of Jeremy's backstory. We knew the basics of his life, that he was an ex-con and how he'd come to work for Craw, but the actualities of his life and his inner monologue hooked me so fast. I really appreciated that this story took us through it all slowly. We got the entire introduction to Jeremy and Aiden before the two year jump to catch us up to the present. It really allowed for such a well of understanding. I understood why Jeremy was so jumpy and struggled so hard to accept that Aiden could really be for him.
Yes, it's true, I'm officially obsessed with Jeremy. It's not that I don't like Aiden. In fact I think he's perfect for Jer. I mean he's got so much patience and goodness in him. He understands his man and knows exactly what Jeremy needs to be able to accept everything in his own time. Once he was sure Jeremy really was gay and the possibility existed for them to be together Aiden wasn't going to let anything stop him. But Jeremy really touched me. I loved his need to horde things. I completely understand his want to not ever use his gifts, to hide away those gloves because they were perfect and treasured. You know it's never quite as perfect once you use it, wear it. Again, I just wanted to cuddle the man so hard!
I also really appreciated the closure brought about at the end of this story. I wasn't expecting it and it was a nice little twist to put a final "that was my old life and I'm choosing my new" for Jeremy. Of course I'm hoping it leads to the next book. ;) "Johnny" sounds do for some happy of his own.
Love this story! It's going on my favorites shelf and I'll be back to re-read it again soon. Straight shot to the heartstrings for me!
Having met Jeremy and Aiden in book one I wasn't expecting the depth of Jeremy's backstory. We knew the basics of his life, that he was an ex-con and how he'd come to work for Craw, but the actualities of his life and his inner monologue hooked me so fast. I really appreciated that this story took us through it all slowly. We got the entire introduction to Jeremy and Aiden before the two year jump to catch us up to the present. It really allowed for such a well of understanding. I understood why Jeremy was so jumpy and struggled so hard to accept that Aiden could really be for him.
Yes, it's true, I'm officially obsessed with Jeremy. It's not that I don't like Aiden. In fact I think he's perfect for Jer. I mean he's got so much patience and goodness in him. He understands his man and knows exactly what Jeremy needs to be able to accept everything in his own time. Once he was sure Jeremy really was gay and the possibility existed for them to be together Aiden wasn't going to let anything stop him. But Jeremy really touched me. I loved his need to horde things. I completely understand his want to not ever use his gifts, to hide away those gloves because they were perfect and treasured. You know it's never quite as perfect once you use it, wear it. Again, I just wanted to cuddle the man so hard!
I also really appreciated the closure brought about at the end of this story. I wasn't expecting it and it was a nice little twist to put a final "that was my old life and I'm choosing my new" for Jeremy. Of course I'm hoping it leads to the next book. ;) "Johnny" sounds do for some happy of his own.
Love this story! It's going on my favorites shelf and I'll be back to re-read it again soon. Straight shot to the heartstrings for me!
July 26, 2016
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It is for sale on Amazon.�
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November 21, 2013
4.5 fabulously furry stars. <3 Loved Jeremy as the narrator and thought the pace (even with the huge time jump in the middle) worked very well. Aiden was just whom Jeremy needed to pull him out of his drifter/grifter lifestyle and make an honest rabbit man out of him. Could've done with a tiny bit more on why Aiden loved Jeremy so much, but other than that, purr-worthy purr-fect in its furriness. :)
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