Forged by Merry Farmer (The Art of Love book 4)


Nick gets a second chance at love, and learns so much about himself as he and Bax explore their attraction in Forged... 


From the blurb:

The Art of Love is awakening to things you never knew about yourself with someone you thought was just a friend….

Nick Turner has always been the big, shy, silent type. He’s always let his metalwork and blacksmithing skills speak for him. But now, as a widower with two small children to raise in the midst of the eccentric Hawthorne family and a sculpture that needs completing to make the deadline for a national competition, he knows he’s in over his head.

Thank God for Baxter Hawthorne dropping into his life…

Bax Hawthorne is the black sheep of his family. He’s an accountant in a sea of artists. But that doesn’t mean he’s not just as free-spirited and ambitious as his kin. The one thing he never thought he’d be, however, was a father. But when he’s thrown into proximity with Nick and ends up helping to take care of his kids in a pinch, all that might change.

Nick could have sworn he was straight, but the closer he gets to Bax, the more he questions that. Could one night of sparks between them end up forging a bond that brings the whole family together?

Forged is a low-angst, single father, bi-awakening, friends-to-lovers story filled with heart…and a lot of meddling by the eccentric Hawthorne family. Look for a cameo by The Brotherhood as well!


Heather's Review:

It's bittersweet to get Nick's story, especially since when we first met him, he was madly in love with his wife, who was tragically killed in an auto accident (recounted in a previous book in the series), but it does give us a chance to watch him explore his bisexual awakening and find a second chance with another Hawthorne...   I loved watching this single dad find new contentment, and also watch as Bax learns to interact with the kids.  As always, there's a bit of a villain in the story - Nick's mother... who wants things her way... 

This was a lovely story that takes two men from acquaintances to lovers and gives us a delicious chance to watch it happen.  I also love the Hawthorne family and Brotherhood cameos that pop up!

This book, while it could be read standalone, is best read in order so you have Nick's backstory and understand who all the side characters are.


Forged is currently available as an e-book and paperback and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription

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