Tender with a Twist
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One kinky wood carver. One younger chef looking to try new things. A series of lessons that bring both men more than they bargained for...Curtis Hunt has made a name for himself as a chainsaw wood carver, winning national competitions and operating a small business in Rainbow Cove, Oregon. As winter whittles away his tourist traffic, his goal is just to survive the season and try to not get lost in grief for his dead lover. It's been two years, but he's sure he'll never be over the love of a lifetime. However, his body has a certain restlessness that he doesn't quite know how to calm.Logan Rosner knows a thing or two about restlessness. It's what drove him to Rainbow Cove to be a chef at a bar and grill run by his friends. And it's what drives him to a single sizzling encounter with the local legendary lumberjack. Both men get far more than they expected and learn that first impressions aren't always accurate...But when Logan proposes a series of sexy lessons, Curtis must decide how much he's willing to risk. He knows he can't afford to get attached to Logan's good cooking, his easy smiles, or his caretaking, but he keeps going back for more, even as deeper emotions become involved. Soon, Curtis must decide whether to risk his heart again or risk losing Logan for good. Tender with a Twist is a 79,000 word stand-alone gay romance with a May/December theme, featuring a second chance at love, opposites attract, loads of sexy times with mild BDSM elements, and one emotionally-charged, guaranteed happy ending with no cliffhangers.
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4 primary books#2 in Rainbow Cove
Rainbow Cove is a 4-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 2017 with contributions by Annabeth Albert.
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Logan is seen as the perfect son. Never argued with his parents and never went agents the status quo. Until he moved from Portland to Rainbow Cove and opened a tavern with his friends. This is the first time he has ever done something for himself. With this move Logan is determined to be more of himself and explore the Dominate side of his sexuality.
Curtis is the coves extremely sexy wood carver and artist. His man died 2 years ago after a tragic motorcycle accident, and took Curtis's passion for life with him. Curtis is a Sub looking for anything to make him escape his day to day life. When the, new gay friendly, tavern hosts a leather night, the lade back/ preppy cook, was the last man Curtis thought would be able to give him what he needs.
I loved the dynamics of these two and the role reversal. Society fits us into these boxes that no one truly fits. Logan and Curtis, due to looks, are expected to fill specific roles that don't fit their needs as individuals. Annabeth Albert always does a nice job showing grief and the process of moving forward. I like that she added Logans need to show who he is vs. finding out who he is. Many of us know who we are. Its allowing ourself to accept or become that person in society, thats the challenge.
The cranky lumberjack and sunny small town restaurant head chef, start a kinky FWB relationship
Beginning was slow for me, but it really picked up at the halfway mark.
The story deals with grief, standing on your own without parental approval, and letting your true self show inside and out.
Kinky with a side of wholesome small town
