Finding Isaac

Foggy Basin Season Two

by B.L. Maxwell

Welcome to Foggy Basin Season Two. Just passing through? No problem. Here to stay, well, better find your place. Sit back, relax and get to know the townsfolk. They love hard and play even harder. Each book is a standalone but why not stay and get to know us and read them all.

Genres: Romance

212 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 13, 2025

Reviews

[Ashley Carrillo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this one. Isaac and Tig were cute. This book is a continuation of Jack and Hudson's book and is about Isaac, Jack's best friend and ex hook up and Tig, Hudson's old friend from high school. Isaac is used to hook ups and one night stands. But other than Jack who he's known all his life no hook up has ever mattered much to him. No one made him feel things but watching Jack and Hudson together makes him think he'd like to have the same thing. Tig and Isaac first meet in the Foggy Basin Holiday novella and they mention it a bit in this book but I think the author could have done a bit better in explaining the reason for the bit of strife between Isaac and Tig in the beginning and it would have been nice to read a bit about them from that time before they stopped talking to when they see each other again here and I think that would have made the story flow a bit more and add that bit of connection to them. But I do like the way the tension didn't stay long because they actually talked and shared their feelings and what they wanted. They were so sweet and spicy together and I loved them. Tig didn't want to just have sex and because of his past with his ex it takes him a bit to want to get physical because he doesn't want to get hurt and he wants to know Isaac better first. It's hard for Isaac because he isnt used to that and the chemistry between them is strong but for Tig he understands and respects him and opens himself up more and more with a bit of teasing to make Tig squirm lol I loved their relationship and how ready they were to fight for their relationship. I'm looking foward to hopefully getting some more Foggy Basin fun!.

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[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

We are back visiting Foggy Basin with Isaac, a young (23 yr old) lifelong resident, and Tig, older than Isaac and a former short-time resident who has returned to the calmer life away from the city. Isaac and Tig had met before, but the two weren’t speaking until they both ended up getting a job at the same place. Each one is good friends with part of another couple, Jack and Hudson, from the previous book. Isaac seeing his friend Jack so happy finds him longing for something beyond hookups, and Tig seeing Hudson so happy makes him want a long term relationship with Isaac. Although they start slow, mainly because Tig is leery of too much physical intimacy before knowing each other well, they do find ways to lead up to more of a physical commitment as they learn more about family, relationship/hookup history, and the little things you learn about each other as you start to fall in love.
This is a low angst, slowly developing journey from acquaintances to friends to lovers to partners, set in a small town where most everyone knows your business and doesn’t mind giving advice, where people take care of each other and have their backs, and where two men have the time to fall in love with their “person”, amid a backdrop of large families, friendly work places, and supportive friends and family. These two fit well together, and each finds what they need in the other amid the almost idyllic small town of Foggy Basin. This is an entertaining read with interesting characters and a small town feel to the whole thing, a fairly short one, good for a lazy afternoon or evening curled up with a good book.

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[Marion · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is part of the multi-author Foggy Basin Season Two series. Each book is a standalone read. This is the story of Isaac Grant and Tig Sawyer. If you have been following the Foggy Basin series, you will already recognize the names. We have met them briefly in other books. But this time the focus is on them. Isaac is best friends with Jack from Nuts and Bolts Hardware store. Watching him fall in love and be so happy with Hudson has made Isaac wish for more in his life. He has just gotten a new job as the maintenance person for The Dryer. As Isaac has a natural aptitude with machinery, it is a perfect fit. Tig has just moved back home as well. He has bought a farm outside town so that he can have the peace and quiet that he craves. Luckily he can create systems anywhere and enjoys working from home. Or at least he does until he gets bored from not seeing anyone else for days. So he gets a job at The Dryer to help set up their new control system. Isaac and Tig meet again at The Dryer. Both have just been hired on. But unfortunately, Isaac refuses to give Tig the time of day. This goes back to the Christmas party where they both met. Finally thanks to Hudson the two of them meet. It is a chance to explain to Isaac why Tig isn't interested in friends with benefits. How he wants the chance to build a real relationship. Both men have baggage from their past that is influencing their future. This is their story. The book is well written and easy to read. I enjoyed watching how they slowly tore the walls of protection down. It is a sweet small town story with little to no angst. Perfect for an afternoon read.

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[Mandy (MP Book Reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Isaac Grant has always called Foggy Basin home, content with casual flings and a carefree lifestyle—until his closest friend-with-benefits finds lasting love, leaving Isaac unexpectedly adrift and craving something deeper. Tig Sawyer left town years ago, chasing ambition and a faster pace. But when he returns, the quiet charm of Foggy Basin—and Isaac—pulls at something he didn’t know he missed. As the two reconnect, Isaac begins to question his resistance to commitment, and Tig, despite his polished exterior, seems more than ready to take a chance on the wild-hearted local who’s never had a reason to stay. What begins as curiosity might just become the real thing.

I loved this story with the two men who started from different attitudes towards their relationship but that rapidly expanded to be something far more in tune with each other. I loved that the story explored how intimacy can evolve—how physical connection can be a doorway to something more, and how emotional vulnerability transforms relationships from fleeting to lasting. I also loved that the story explored emotional surprise—how the right person can appear when we least expect it, and how openness to possibility can transform our understanding of what we need. Lots of emotions and feelings as their relationship solidified into something much more. This was an MM story with mature content.

[Jeanette Waters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nuts and Bolts and Nuts and Bolts Holiday, BL Maxwell's other Foggy Basin stories, gave me the impression that Isaac was not very serious, always up for a lark. Tig didn't come across as any different in the Holiday story. They were just fun secondaries. They hooked up and then Tig ghosted him.
Finding Isaac shows us that they're more than party boys. There's a serious, more thoughtful side. And I liked it. Isaac never had a lasting relationship (he had Jack as a FWB until Hudson). Tig was relationship shy, having been hurt before. They were perfect together. They felt 'sparks' for each other.
Aside from a work accident and some bumps in the road to their HEA, there's very little angst in the story. It's a sweet small town tale. Lot's of support from friends and from Isaac's large and loveable family. My favorite busybody, Mr. Atkins was up for relationship interference.
A fun and quick read by an author I really enjoy. Funny thing, I never realized that this was a multiauthor series, only having read the Maxwell books. And now it's Season two. I've got a lot of reading to catch up on. can't wait.
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[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Isaac Grant is comfortable living in the small town of Foggy Basin, even if Jack - his best friend with benefits - is now in love and in a monogamous relationship. When Isaac begins a new job, he’s surprised to see Tig Sawyer there. Isaac and Tig had met months earlier. While Isaac would have been happy to hook up with Tig right away, Tig shied away, and seems to have been avoiding Isaac since. While Tig grew up in Foggy Basin, he left for a bigger city, but has returned and up to this point has been working remotely at home. When mutual friend Jeff Snyder offers each of them jobs, Isaac decides to figure out how to get Tig. Luckily, the feeling is mutual.

The course of true love does have a few hiccups on the way, with one of Isaac’s former hookups showing up out of the blue one day – and a more serious accident at the facility where Tig and Isaac both work – this is mostly a low-angst, small-town, feel-good romance with a definite HEA. Part of the Foggy Basin season two collection of stories by various authors.

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[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is part of season two’s multi author Foggy Basin series and features Isaac, best friend to Jack from her books, Nuts and Bolts and Nuts and Bolts Holiday—the characters of which play a pretty good part in this one.

Tig, the other MC, was, I think, my favorite. Older than Isaac by a few years, he was more mature and had such a sweet spirit. He’d also been hurt in a past relationship which, understandably, made him more hesitant to rush into another one but it still made for a slow start; once he committed though, he was all in and the sweetest guy you could imagine.

I don’t want to take anything away from the book because I did enjoy it but I do still wish it hadn’t been such a slow burn. My favorite things, by far, was that there was no angst, no drama and no third act breakup, three things I absolutely look for in a romance when I’m reading for relaxation. Bottom line, I enjoyed it but I wish the pacing had moved along a little bit faster. 4 stars.

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[Gavin Stephenson-Jackman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Isaac has been in Foggy Basin his whole life and is going to a job interview at one of the last places he expected to work. The job offer is more than he expected but he's willing to try. Tig left Foggy Basin and never expected to return, but after the end of a bad relationship he's come back. He's been doing remote work but the prospect of developing a new system for the rice dryer has him arriving on Isaac's first day. This is not their first meeting but they both admit there's something they want to explore. It's nice to see that Isaac is willing to accept Tig's go slow request for their relationship. The characters are given time to develop individually as well as a couple. There could have been much more drama around the return of past hookups/lovers but it's also nice to see reasonable people. A nice addition to the series.

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[Amy Weller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Isaac and Tig will find each other again and it’s wonderful how their story unfolds. They met at a Christmas party but Tig doesn’t reach out to Isaac after. When they meet up again and find out they’re working at the same place, Tig wants the chance to clear the air. Eventually he gets the chance and he and Isaac start to build something amazing together. Tig has been hurt in the past and it takes him time to trust again and Isaac has never been a relationship type of guy. But the two decide to give it a chance and the relationship that develops is absolutely amazing! Tig will be right by his side when Isaac is injured at work and I love how the accident brings them even closer together. Add in some great friends and Isaac’s rather large and chaotic family and you get a wonderful story that is an absolute must read!.

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[Yvonne M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this story. Isaac and Tig are both unexpectedly working together, some old issues have caused a dislike between them but I am so glad that they got past it. I think they are perfect together even though they have a bit of an age gap they both make it work. After Isaac was electrocuted and he was in the hospital Tig stated they were partners and it worked, no one questioned it. After the shocking incident they didn’t want to be apart so they weren’t. Tig and Isaac are both from big families and both are accepted into the other family (with some warning of what will happen if they mistreat the other). I definitely recommend this book to everyone who loves mm romance stories especially when they have such a great backstory. The narrator made the story come to life even more than reading alone.

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[Babara-Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

AN AGE GAP FOUNDING LOVE💕🔩

I am so glad Isaac finally gets his story after Jack his BFWB found Hudson in Nuts and Bolts and what a story enfolds…

Tig Sawyer moves back to Foggy Basin after a five year relationship went south and this is where he meets beautiful straightforward Isaac Grant at a surprise Christmas party for Jack and Hudson but the timing wasn’t right… and he does not do hookups… so he ghosts him…

Months later their paths cross at the same workplace and this is where their sweet, quirky and funny love story starts with the help of Hudson, Jack and Mr Atkins…

“How do you want me to fuck you?”
“Thoroughly,”

It was an engaging read with humour, big families, forgiveness and lots of steam!

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[Metz874 · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC review.
A small town romance with an age gap where oposit attract. It was a short, fun, engaging read. The secondary characters were also important for the story.
Tig and Isaac clearly met in the book "Nuts and Bolts", but I haven't read that one.
Tig protects his heart after being burned, and Isaac only do hook ups and fun arrangements. In each other they both find something new and real, something worth taking a chance on.
Tig refuse to do one night stands so Isaac have to play along and get to know one another better, with the intention of starting a relationship. While getting to know each other through dating, talking, romantic gestures and intimacy they fall in love. Some unexpected things happening along the way, but their HEA is well earned.

[Belinda Zamora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, sweet, great addition to the series

Tig grew up in Foggy Basin, moved away and is now back.
Isaac has always lived in Foggy Basin.
They met at a Christmas party and realized they have great chemistry.
When they realize they'll be working together, both have differing opinions about the situation.
Tig is leery of letting anyone get close again because he doesn't want to be hurt.
Isaac is only interested in hooking up and having fun.
He quickly realizes that if he wants more from Tig he's going to have to put in the effort and actually get to know him.
They develop a friendship that soon becomes more for them both.
They do have some issues but thankfully they're able to resolve things for their HEA.

[stardragon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Foggy Basin used to be Tig Sawyers home when in high school and now years later he has moved back. Isaac has lived in this small town all his life. When Isaac was offered a job at the dryer plant as a maintenance worker he couldn’t turn it down. Tig also was offered a job of upgrading the control center for the plant. Both Tig and Isaac knew each other from the Nuts and Bolts Christmas party. They definitely had chemistry but Tig wanted a committed relationship Isaac didn’t. This is their story the ups, downs full of romance and love.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Isaac and Tig had a previous meeting and Isaac came on to Tig, which wasn't something Tig was ready for as he'd just split up from a rather manipulative ex. Soon they meet again in Foggy Basin, and Tig is into Isaac but isn't sure it will work, so they decide to take things slow. This is a really lovely, well-written and believable romance. I loved it.

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[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another great addition to the multi author Foggy Basin season two series and it’s great to be back in Foggy Basin and this time we get Isaac and Tig’s story who are Jack and Hudson’s friends from Nuts and Bolts in the first Foggy Basin series, we get to know more about these two men Isaac doesn’t do commitment and Tig likes relationships but has been burned in the past but from meeting each other there was something there and now we get their story of how they get their hea.

[Sara Sigler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Isaac always lived in Foggy Basin wants what his friends have but hadn’t found anyone that interested him. Tig was a friend of Jack or Hudson and met Isaac at a Christmas party they talked but Tig had his issues about relationships to work out. Tig moved back home and took awhile to admit their feelings for each other.

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[Bianca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Isaac and Tig story was entertaining, with a little bit of bittersweet undertone and endearing moments.
They were sweet together after they got over their differences and the misunderstandings that created a rift between them and the insecurities were put to rest.
I liked the family shenanigans and the way Tig was accepted into the family, as well as the way they helped when they needed.
I liked how the narrator added his magic with his inflexions, voices, and narrative.

[Debbie Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked how Tig returns to Foggy Basin and meets Isaac again. They end up working at the same place and with encouragement, talk to each other. They take their relationship at a slower pace and fall in love. I liked how they handled the accident and recovery for Isaac.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like Isaac and Tig together. Isaac was Jack's friend from the first series of books.
Tig and Isaac are working for the same company and they are a little scared of how working together will be.
Isaac is in maintenance whilst Tig is in the computer area.
The 2 do get together and its rather sweet.

[Jocelyn Whaley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finding Isaac is a part of the multi-author series Foggy Basin Season Two. This is Isaac and Tig's story. Working at the same factory, Tig and Isaac finally get to know each other. This is a sweet romance with all the good feels. I was happy to see the two of them get together. Great Story.

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[Deb Kel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great addition to the series. I loved the deep, slow build relationship allowing not only them to really get to now each other but gives the reader a deeper insight to the mc's. Talking about mc's, Isaac and Tig were just such a cute couple. Highly recommend.

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[Barb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love being back in Foggy Basin! This was such an enjoyable and entertaining story that kept me engaged throughout! Isaac and Tig were wonderful characters and so great together! I really enjoy this little town!.

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[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story. The characters were fantastic and I really liked the small town vibe. This is a standalone story in a multi author series all set in the same town and I have really enjoyed them all.

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[Akasha721 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tig and Isaac must have met in odd places before. Seeing each other at The Dryer brings them to the first time they met. Tig pursues Isaac until he listens to what he has to say. They both come to the conclusion they are very attracted to each other and decide a relationship is in order.

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[Mrs.V · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was super cute and low angst.
Isaac and Tig have a bit of a rocky start, mainly due to a previous misunderstanding, or better, a miscommunication. But as soon as they clear the air, it’s clear sailing onwards.
The book is part of a multi-author series, but you don’t need to have read the other stories to enjoy this one.
I loved Guy’s performance. I found it perfect for this story.

[Saskia Veldhuis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook - enjoyable narration which fits particularly well with low angst stories such as this one.
Story - 3.5 stars. A pleasant low angst story fitting seamlessly with the previous Foggy Basin book by this author. A good slow growth relationship, although I would have liked a bit more depth in their original antagonism. It was nice to see more of the Nuts and Bolts characters.

[Nina Diab · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I liked both Tig and Isaac. I thought they were sweet together. An age gap romance and a bit of a slow burn with their pacing. I also liked the supporting characters. This is one of BL's books that I hadn't read before listening, as is my norm. I sped up Guy Veryzer's narrations so it doesn't sound so slow.

Overall: 4 stars
Performance: 3 stars
Story: 4 stars

[brenda hurley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was a great read couldn't put it down. I think BL Maxwell did a great job writing this book. I can't wait to read more. I recommend.

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[Amanda Reeves · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finding Isaac is part of the multi-author Foggy Basin Season Two series, each can be read as a standalone. This is a second chances, opposites attract, small town read about Isaac and Tig. I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters. Another great book from BL.