Long before he was a superstar, Remy Sean had a secret crush on Jed Riley. But Jed sees Remy as a spoiled pop rocker and an extension of his father’s control. Still, Jed is willing to let Remy hide from the press on his ranch—but only as a way to get his father out of his life and business for good.
Used to being admired and fawned over, Remy keenly feels the sting of Jed’s dismissal. Can he make Jed see him as more than a pain in the ass? Or is Jed too tangled up in his ranch to see past his old hurt?
Jed doesn’t believe someone desired by so many fans could want him, a simple cowboy. But Remy is determined to change Jed’s mind and steal his heart…
Listening Length: 7 hours and 38 minutes
Narrator: Colin Darcy
If you like a reticent quasi-gruff cowboy who falls for an overworked popstar, then this double hurt comfort might snag your interest.
Jed is a down to earth guy who only wants to breed horses and run his ranch with no interference. However, his music agent, deadbeat dad owns half the land, and Buddy has never expressed interest in letting it go. One day though, Buddy asks Jed for a favor. He wants his famous client, Remy Sean, to be able to rest and relax at the ranch after a traumatic concert gone terribly wrong. Jed reluctantly concedes to host the popstar only if his dad signs over the deed.
Though they met long ago, the attraction between Jed and Remy is now readily apparent, but they’re complete opposites, not only in temperament but lifestyle as well. Jed is simple with no frills, while Remy has had many years of living in the fast lane (though he’s not a selfish brat, thankfully). What ensues is a back and forth, a slow getting to know one another, with some snarky flirting, and a lot of insecurity and doubt on both sides.
Narrated by Colin Darcy, he continues to deliver a solid performance with good intonation and varied voices. Both Jed and Remy have their faults, but not once did I get annoyed with either. Cates shows their differences, their strengths, and how they complement each other in the best ways.
Though Desires books are typically fluffy which I totally appreciate, this had a bit more bite to it, a bit more gravitas that nicely grounded it in reality. What I also appreciate is the fact that just when you think there will be protracted angst or some unnecessary miscommunication or awful misunderstanding, here, things are quickly and maturely put to rights, and I was able to breathe easy again. If it helps in one’s decision making, this is probably the smexiest Desires book I’ve come across - so if that counts for something, you won’t be disappointed.
Overall, one of the better Desires books and thus, recommended!
A copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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