Book 2 of Copper County, The Rivals of Copper County, is former best friends to lovers done perfect. Small town vibes, a love that is so real you can feel it, and two characters who just click, you just can't go wrong when you picked it up.
From the blurb:
My childhood friend. My biggest rival. The only man I’ve ever wanted.
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 son. My family. My friends… and no romantic prospects, sure, but only because I don’t need any. My life’s great as it is. 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 could barely lace up his skates back in the day–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 I grew up. Now the last thing I need is Jasper back in my space, provoking me, challenging me, and making me question… freaking everything.
Like whether my life’ss 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 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.
Molly Otto's review:
We finally get Watts story! Like many have been in love with him and Derry since since The Secret! Watt has just been living his happy life running his orchard, but when his old bestie returns, life goes sideways rather quickly. Jasper spent his Summers in Coppper County, but when he was taken away by his mom, he wasn't ready to come back. When life goes wrong in LA, it's time to return and set things right with the boy who got away. Twenty years is a long time to let the past come to the light, so it's bound to be a little bumpy.
With Jasper leaving as he did both sides were hurt but to young to see the other side and reach out to the person that meant most to them. With his return the past is brought to light and they learn to communicate and set things the way they should have always been.
These two are those best friends who always egg the other on where you can't tell if they love or hate the other, and I mean that in the best way possible. Their tension is palpable. Their adoration is apparent if you just take the time to really watch them. With a cast of crazy townsfolk that you can't help but love from a May Archer small town story.
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