Daniel gets annoyed anytime Shawn is around, his constant teasing won't break down Daniel's walls. But when they are forced to spend some time alone some truths come out and attraction leads to intimacy and Daniel not being able to keep Shawn out of his heart.
From the Winter Ends blurb:
Just because we're stuck here doesn't mean I have to like you...
Daniel
They say you can’t run from your past. Whoever ‘they’ are were right; the change of scenery did nothing to chase away my demons. Just because your daddy owns the first place that hired me doesn’t make you impressive—even if you think it does. Your spoiled, smug personality could use some adjusting. Unfortunately, not a deal-breaker, since I find you so damn attractive. Inviting our friends to your family’s cabin for a weekend getaway is just you wanting to impress them. Like an idiot, I thought I’d go up early…
And now we’re stuck…
Shawn
I want to know all about the guy who ran away from the small beach town he grew up in. But I guess your best friend being part of a theft ring and getting locked up for it would make anyone do a runner. Yeah, I know all about it. You’re fooling yourself if you thought I hadn’t done my research. What I wasn’t expecting was everything else I uncovered along with it. Do our friends know what you used to get up to? I tease you because you intrigue me and it’s fun getting under your skin. I only went up early to make sure everything was ready, but now we’re snowed in at my parent's cabin. Alone…
Might as well make the most of it…
Winter Ends is book three in the Season of Change series. It has enemies that become lovers and learning to overcome past hurts. It can be read as a complete standalone, but is best read in order.
SNik's review:
Third in series (Season of Change), but can be read as a standalone. Adversarial to lovers. Forced proximity. Hurt/comfort. Dual POV.
Shawn has been intrigued by his fellow bartender Daniel since the day he was hired, but the animosity and mistrust is hard to get past. Daniel protects his independence and privacy for reasons, but when he gets stuck with the handsome slightly spoiled Shawn he realizes that he can actually trust him at least with his desires.
What may seem pushy and unwanted to some was what I appreciated in Shawn’s pursuit of Daniel as he continually is trying to get to know Daniel at first for himself but then as a way to build a relationship. Eventually as they start something intimate, they share parts of their pasts with each other and try to come together in a trusting, slightly possessive, relationship. This was a good addition to the series, with likable characters, supportive friends and family, and a good bit of steam for two young guys that might have found their forever person.
Angel's review:
Daniel and Shawn start off as enemies, Daniel doesn't trust easily after being betrayed by those he thought were his friends. It's too bad his coworker, Shawn, doesn't seem to get the message that he's not interested in being friends.
Shawn is a charasmatic person, he loves making friends and getting to know people better. And his coworker is one giant question mark. Slowly but surely, or rather, stubbornly, he begins to make progress getting to know the jaded man... But the question is, will Daniel let him get close?
I liked this story, if you love the enemies to lovers trope, you'll love this. This is full of angst, plenty of steam, enemies, and eventually, even love. I thought the pacing of this story was good, Daniel and Shawn definitely have chemistry together, and they had plenty of dialogue with one another. I liked how throughout the story we got to gradually see a different side of Daniel, and learn why he is so guarded and jaded towards others. I will say that I wish there were more moments where they spent quality time together without it always leading to a spicy scene. It would've been nice to have those heartwarming scenes where they get to know one another, and spend time together without the spice being involved all the time.
However, that is definitely a personal preference. I thought overall this was a great story!
Winter Ends is currently available as an e-book and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription
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