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Seth and Casey
Seth Wild is a fire fighter who has lost everything. Nearly dying in a fire, he is scared and angry and chases away the only good thing in his life—school teacher Casey McGuire.
When a sudden and violent snow storm hits their town he receives a message Casey and ten kids are trapped in an education centre center with no way out. There is no one else who can help, he’s the last fire fighter in town with his bum leg and his icy heart.
He doesn’t hesitate. He always promised he would be Casey’s hero, but will he ever again be Casey’s love?
**This is the re-edited version of Seth and Casey, and includes 9,000 extra words and a new cover**
When a sudden and violent snow storm hits their town he receives a message Casey and ten kids are trapped in an education centre center with no way out. There is no one else who can help, he’s the last fire fighter in town with his bum leg and his icy heart.
He doesn’t hesitate. He always promised he would be Casey’s hero, but will he ever again be Casey’s love?
**This is the re-edited version of Seth and Casey, and includes 9,000 extra words and a new cover**
71 pages, ebook
First published February 6, 2015
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R.J. Scott
317 books2,695 followersRJ Scott is a USA TODAY bestselling author of over 140 romance and suspense novels. From bodyguards to hockey stars, princes to millionaires, cowboys to military, she believes that love is love and every man deserves their own happy ending.
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February 8, 2018
*ARC provided by the author*
Slightly angsty, very emotional, and with the right amount of light moments.
Both Seth and Casey were great characters, and their situation was realistic and well handled, and very easy to relate to.
Slightly angsty, very emotional, and with the right amount of light moments.
Both Seth and Casey were great characters, and their situation was realistic and well handled, and very easy to relate to.
February 9, 2018
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I am a huge fan of established, loving couples going through turmoil, losing their step, and then reconnecting stronger than ever. We really need more stories like this in MM genre. Seth and Casey are two such souls. Friends since childhood and married for five years before tragedy strikes. Seth, a firefighter, almost loses his life, loses his job, and is in the the process of losing his sanity, along with his husband, Casey, after a tragic on the job accident. You feel for both of these guys, they are in a rough spot with no easy answer on how to fix things. Seth feels like the sky is falling as he is the “man” of the household and struggles with the appearance of being weak. Casey just wants to help, he wants Seth to seek counseling, and he wants to the man he married to come back to him.
The majority of the problems are with Seth, and one cannot fault Casey for much, if anything. Anyone would do the same thing in his place. But, Seth needed a new reality, and what a better eye-opener than realizing the reason your heart beats is no longer in your bed, and is in fact, in danger. This is a short story but full of an emotional punch. We don’t get the full backstory, but we get enough to know that Seth is a meathead, and Casey deserves better…but Casey only wants Seth, and eventually, Seth realizes he is being a meathead and makes the changes necessary to accept his new life and be the husband Casey needs.
I liked this story a lot. It starts off on an uneven keel as the guys are already at odds, so we must piece together what makes them “Seth/Casey Forever”. It doesn’t take long, and once Seth opens up to Casey about his fears, the rest takes care of itself. For me, established couples going through a rough patch is more realistic than any other trope in this genre. Here’s hoping more like this one are in our future. Highly recommended.
Overall Impression: I really liked it!
I am a huge fan of established, loving couples going through turmoil, losing their step, and then reconnecting stronger than ever. We really need more stories like this in MM genre. Seth and Casey are two such souls. Friends since childhood and married for five years before tragedy strikes. Seth, a firefighter, almost loses his life, loses his job, and is in the the process of losing his sanity, along with his husband, Casey, after a tragic on the job accident. You feel for both of these guys, they are in a rough spot with no easy answer on how to fix things. Seth feels like the sky is falling as he is the “man” of the household and struggles with the appearance of being weak. Casey just wants to help, he wants Seth to seek counseling, and he wants to the man he married to come back to him.
The majority of the problems are with Seth, and one cannot fault Casey for much, if anything. Anyone would do the same thing in his place. But, Seth needed a new reality, and what a better eye-opener than realizing the reason your heart beats is no longer in your bed, and is in fact, in danger. This is a short story but full of an emotional punch. We don’t get the full backstory, but we get enough to know that Seth is a meathead, and Casey deserves better…but Casey only wants Seth, and eventually, Seth realizes he is being a meathead and makes the changes necessary to accept his new life and be the husband Casey needs.
I liked this story a lot. It starts off on an uneven keel as the guys are already at odds, so we must piece together what makes them “Seth/Casey Forever”. It doesn’t take long, and once Seth opens up to Casey about his fears, the rest takes care of itself. For me, established couples going through a rough patch is more realistic than any other trope in this genre. Here’s hoping more like this one are in our future. Highly recommended.
Overall Impression: I really liked it!
February 8, 2018
2.5 stars rounded up to 3 because still no 1/2 stars here on GR and I needed more.
Did you ever feel like you've walked into the middle of a conversation...
Well that's how I felt with this book. I liked the part of the story that I got but I would have really loved this if I'd gotten Seth and Casey's story before and a bit more story for after.
The story starts with Seth and Casey's relationship basically hanging by a thread. Seth and Casey have been together...forever or that's the plan at least. They've been friends since childhood and fell in love during their college years. It's five years later and Seth, who's a firefighter is recovering from a serious work related injury but it's taking a toll on his marriage. When Casey, who's a teacher gets trapped during a blizzard it turns out that Seth is the only one available to save them as both of the towns fire engines are out on calls. Seth still loves Casey, this fact has never been in question in his heart so of course he's going to go rescue the man he loves and 10 children.
We're given a bit of what happens after the storm is over, but again I would have liked a bit more. So once again it's a case of 'it's not that I didn't like the story because I did. I liked it enough that I wanted it to be longer'.
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A copy of 'Seth and Casey' was graciously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Did you ever feel like you've walked into the middle of a conversation...
Well that's how I felt with this book. I liked the part of the story that I got but I would have really loved this if I'd gotten Seth and Casey's story before and a bit more story for after.
The story starts with Seth and Casey's relationship basically hanging by a thread. Seth and Casey have been together...forever or that's the plan at least. They've been friends since childhood and fell in love during their college years. It's five years later and Seth, who's a firefighter is recovering from a serious work related injury but it's taking a toll on his marriage. When Casey, who's a teacher gets trapped during a blizzard it turns out that Seth is the only one available to save them as both of the towns fire engines are out on calls. Seth still loves Casey, this fact has never been in question in his heart so of course he's going to go rescue the man he loves and 10 children.
We're given a bit of what happens after the storm is over, but again I would have liked a bit more. So once again it's a case of 'it's not that I didn't like the story because I did. I liked it enough that I wanted it to be longer'.
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A copy of 'Seth and Casey' was graciously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
December 12, 2018
There's a gorgeous new cover (not the one showing up here atm) for this re-release from RJ Scott which wonderfully depicts Seth, the firefighter at the heart of this story.
And while it's titled Seth & Casey, really it's about the former's struggle to find his way back after a devastating injury almost cost him his life and is in the process of risking his marriage too.
I really like second chance romances, although in this there's no separation as such, and RJ handles the story well, especially with a narrow timeframe and in not many pages.
It's a perfectly paced exploration of love, the trickery of the mind and the unforseen consequences which can creep up unexpectedly and put everything we think we know about ourselves at risk.
It's also RJ Scott, so the tag line applies here and we get a realistic resolution which brings a real sense of a HEA.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
And while it's titled Seth & Casey, really it's about the former's struggle to find his way back after a devastating injury almost cost him his life and is in the process of risking his marriage too.
I really like second chance romances, although in this there's no separation as such, and RJ handles the story well, especially with a narrow timeframe and in not many pages.
It's a perfectly paced exploration of love, the trickery of the mind and the unforseen consequences which can creep up unexpectedly and put everything we think we know about ourselves at risk.
It's also RJ Scott, so the tag line applies here and we get a realistic resolution which brings a real sense of a HEA.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
February 8, 2019
Se lee fácil y todo eso y los personajes no están mal pero se deja muchas cosas que plantea en el tintero y resuelve una situación bastante complicada en tres páginas, hubiese estado mucho mejor con más desarrollo
February 13, 2015
I really enjoyed this story. It appealed in a number of ways. Firstly, it was the perfect read-in-a-single-sitting book. The story was engaging and made more appealing by focusing on an existing couple. I usually find myself reading about men falling in love. Less books seem to focus on men who have been together for a while or men who have broken up. It was refreshing to read a story where the characters aren't perfect. Life has thrown up obstacles. Emotions have run high. Relationships have suffered. While Seth and Casey deal with a huge life-threatening snowstorm, they start to open up about their feelings. I thought the reconnection of the two men was very well done.
December 9, 2024
I am not normally one for angsty book at the moment. But something about the synopsis really drew me in. I was lucky to win a copy of this book by RJ and am really happy this was the book I chose.
The struggle and heartache Casey goes through with his hurting hubby is very real on the page. The drama and suspense of the snow storm adds another dynamic and their love through the hurt and anger is well portrayed.
A good gritty story that’ll I’ll be rereading again.
The struggle and heartache Casey goes through with his hurting hubby is very real on the page. The drama and suspense of the snow storm adds another dynamic and their love through the hurt and anger is well portrayed.
A good gritty story that’ll I’ll be rereading again.
March 16, 2018
ARC provided by the publisher through Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words in exchange for an impartial review.
This story features an established couple who have been married for five years—Seth, a firefighter, and Casey, a teacher in a small Vermont town.
Seth was injured six months ago when a building collapsed on him as he was trying to rescue a young mother. Trapped there for hours, he watched all the victims in the room with him die, one by one, until he lost consciousness. Now, he’s struggling to come to terms with his injuries—injuries that not only left him scarred with pins in his thigh and groin area, but impotent, full of anger, and possibly with so much physical and emotional damage that he’ll never return to the career he’s wanted all his life.
Casey is done. He’s been loving and supportive, has tried gentle urging to get Seth to face his fears and see the department-recommended counselor, and has tried tough love. Nothing works, and as Seth lashes out at him and Casey reacts in fear, Casey knows he has to back away for a while so they can each get a better perspective.
Contrary to Casey’s hopes, however, instead of reassessing their situation and drawing them closer together, Seth reverts to his crutch—alcohol. And as the time approaches for Casey’s class trip, which Seth promised to attend, Casey realizes he’s taking the ten kids alone, making him feel like it’s the last straw.
This story was a study in the emotional havoc that can occur to someone who has undergone trauma, and the resulting collateral damage that can result to those who love them. I appreciate the author’s gentle and thorough handling of the subject. I also really liked both characters—even Seth, whose behavior was quite unlikeable. I also liked the fact that the author didn’t give them an easy fix. Both men had issues to work through and they were given the time and circumstances to do so. Granted, they had a boost from a snowstorm that stranded Casey and those ten kids and a rescue by a crazy firefighter who should not have risked his own life yet again, but did.
All in all, this is a very enjoyable story, quite short, but packs a lot of punch. If you like emotional turmoil, hurt-comfort, established couples, and stories with a happy ending, I highly recommend this one.
This story features an established couple who have been married for five years—Seth, a firefighter, and Casey, a teacher in a small Vermont town.
Seth was injured six months ago when a building collapsed on him as he was trying to rescue a young mother. Trapped there for hours, he watched all the victims in the room with him die, one by one, until he lost consciousness. Now, he’s struggling to come to terms with his injuries—injuries that not only left him scarred with pins in his thigh and groin area, but impotent, full of anger, and possibly with so much physical and emotional damage that he’ll never return to the career he’s wanted all his life.
Casey is done. He’s been loving and supportive, has tried gentle urging to get Seth to face his fears and see the department-recommended counselor, and has tried tough love. Nothing works, and as Seth lashes out at him and Casey reacts in fear, Casey knows he has to back away for a while so they can each get a better perspective.
Contrary to Casey’s hopes, however, instead of reassessing their situation and drawing them closer together, Seth reverts to his crutch—alcohol. And as the time approaches for Casey’s class trip, which Seth promised to attend, Casey realizes he’s taking the ten kids alone, making him feel like it’s the last straw.
This story was a study in the emotional havoc that can occur to someone who has undergone trauma, and the resulting collateral damage that can result to those who love them. I appreciate the author’s gentle and thorough handling of the subject. I also really liked both characters—even Seth, whose behavior was quite unlikeable. I also liked the fact that the author didn’t give them an easy fix. Both men had issues to work through and they were given the time and circumstances to do so. Granted, they had a boost from a snowstorm that stranded Casey and those ten kids and a rescue by a crazy firefighter who should not have risked his own life yet again, but did.
All in all, this is a very enjoyable story, quite short, but packs a lot of punch. If you like emotional turmoil, hurt-comfort, established couples, and stories with a happy ending, I highly recommend this one.
February 8, 2018
I’m torn on this one. Novellas are hard to make work, especially for what should be a pretty heavy story. I do like the premise of Casey and the kids needing to be rescued and Seth being the one to lead the charge. I just think there was so much of the story we needed but didn’t have.
As I was reading the opening scene, I thought I missed a previous book. We enter the scene in the middle of a major, almost marriage ending situation. We get some explanation of their issues but with Seth being a complete jerk throughout almost ALL of this book and not seeing any of the good times it was hard to reconcile why Casey was trying so hard to make the marriage work. And I completely understand Seth’s hurting physically, going through some major denial about his injuries and not dealing with his PTSD or the psychological issues from the accident. In his one visit with the mandated psychologist, there is a quick glimpse of his history and get an idea of how deep his pain and suffering goes. Unfortunately, we don’t see any of his healing as it is only alluded to at the end of the story.
I didn’t hate everything about Seth…he's obviously good at rescuing people. He knew exactly how to get Casey and the kids to safety. When he starts to show improvement at the end of the book, it seems like he can be sweet when he's not hurting as much.
Casey is a good guy…clearly patient and understanding of Seth’s pain and suffering. We don't get much character development of him as he's constantly flipping between guilt, pain and anger until the end of the book.
As I stated, this seems like more of a shell of a story and too heavy a situation to be handled in a novella but I liked the premise very much.
As I was reading the opening scene, I thought I missed a previous book. We enter the scene in the middle of a major, almost marriage ending situation. We get some explanation of their issues but with Seth being a complete jerk throughout almost ALL of this book and not seeing any of the good times it was hard to reconcile why Casey was trying so hard to make the marriage work. And I completely understand Seth’s hurting physically, going through some major denial about his injuries and not dealing with his PTSD or the psychological issues from the accident. In his one visit with the mandated psychologist, there is a quick glimpse of his history and get an idea of how deep his pain and suffering goes. Unfortunately, we don’t see any of his healing as it is only alluded to at the end of the story.
I didn’t hate everything about Seth…he's obviously good at rescuing people. He knew exactly how to get Casey and the kids to safety. When he starts to show improvement at the end of the book, it seems like he can be sweet when he's not hurting as much.
Casey is a good guy…clearly patient and understanding of Seth’s pain and suffering. We don't get much character development of him as he's constantly flipping between guilt, pain and anger until the end of the book.
As I stated, this seems like more of a shell of a story and too heavy a situation to be handled in a novella but I liked the premise very much.
February 3, 2018
~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~
4.5*s of Snownado drama and thawing!
This is a very moving story, which gets us quickly up to speed with why these two husbands find themselves in such deep despair. It is a very sad state of affairs, and we soon understand both their viewpoints, and the distance between them.
Of course, Ms Scott skillfully weaves a tale which forces the men to work together and finally open up about just how the accident affected them both. The reason that Seth finally opens up is really sad, and softs the previously headstrong man. So many lovely little touches which made the story all the richer - like Casey running classes because it is a school day. I love these scenes which add the nuance to a character.
A beautifully caring, loving and ultimately passionate read, all carefully packaged in the perfect evening-sized read.
4.5*s of Snownado drama and thawing!
This is a very moving story, which gets us quickly up to speed with why these two husbands find themselves in such deep despair. It is a very sad state of affairs, and we soon understand both their viewpoints, and the distance between them.
Of course, Ms Scott skillfully weaves a tale which forces the men to work together and finally open up about just how the accident affected them both. The reason that Seth finally opens up is really sad, and softs the previously headstrong man. So many lovely little touches which made the story all the richer - like Casey running classes because it is a school day. I love these scenes which add the nuance to a character.
A beautifully caring, loving and ultimately passionate read, all carefully packaged in the perfect evening-sized read.
November 26, 2021
At first I thought this was a story from a series and I'd missed the beginning, but I soon realized things would slowly be explained, it was just mildly confusing. But then we are thrown into a terrible senerio, a marriage on the rocks, a firefighter struggling with ptsd after an horrendous accident, and a snow storm of the century that puts everyone in danger. This is an amazing novella packed to the gills with angst and drama.
February 24, 2015
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
I’m an absolute sucker for a reunited lovers story, and this one is a prime example of why. I love the way Scott told the story, giving us the details piecemeal in the beginning until finally the whole picture unfolded. In the beginning, I was unsure of how these two men could even reconcile, given the information that we had. But Scott is a master storyteller, and the tale that was woven gave us a clear and beautiful picture of two men in love.
Seth is proud and stubborn, and his ideals of the way things should be are definitely a stumbling block. It takes Casey leaving to be his wake up call, and even then he’s not sure how he could possibly fix things. I love the way we got to know Seth, and the way he got to know himself and his true heart’s desire.
Casey is just as stubborn, but he has a gentler nature. I truly appreciated that he had the strength to walk away from Seth when he did, even though at first, I couldn’t understand why he would. The fact that I cared so much about him, and his relationship with Seth, is a testament to the way Scott crafted the story. As I said, it sort of a slow reveal, but each piece slotted into place beautifully until the whole picture of who these men were became clear. These guys worked for me, especially Casey.
Read Kris’ review in its entirety here.
4.5 stars
I’m an absolute sucker for a reunited lovers story, and this one is a prime example of why. I love the way Scott told the story, giving us the details piecemeal in the beginning until finally the whole picture unfolded. In the beginning, I was unsure of how these two men could even reconcile, given the information that we had. But Scott is a master storyteller, and the tale that was woven gave us a clear and beautiful picture of two men in love.
Seth is proud and stubborn, and his ideals of the way things should be are definitely a stumbling block. It takes Casey leaving to be his wake up call, and even then he’s not sure how he could possibly fix things. I love the way we got to know Seth, and the way he got to know himself and his true heart’s desire.
Casey is just as stubborn, but he has a gentler nature. I truly appreciated that he had the strength to walk away from Seth when he did, even though at first, I couldn’t understand why he would. The fact that I cared so much about him, and his relationship with Seth, is a testament to the way Scott crafted the story. As I said, it sort of a slow reveal, but each piece slotted into place beautifully until the whole picture of who these men were became clear. These guys worked for me, especially Casey.
Read Kris’ review in its entirety here.
April 4, 2015
I really liked the story of Seth and Casey. It was a really well done established couple story. Parts were hard to read in that my heart broke for them and what they had gone through after Seth's injury. The author didn't make it too easy for them to fix their broken pieces and they had to have some tough conversations to get back to one another. So, as hard as it was to read those bits it made me believe in an HEA for them.
July 20, 2015
3.5 stars. This was a nice novella-length second chance story. There wasn't a huge amount on the romance side. It just seemed that all the guys needed was to take an hour to talk honestly about their (mostly Seth's) issues and then their problems would be resolved. The blizzard and stranded kids were the backdrop that forced them into a room together.
February 10, 2015
4.5 *****
An adorable novella by R.J.!
An adorable novella by R.J.!
February 7, 2018
I’m just going to say right up front…I was aggravated by Seth almost the entire way through this story. Yes, I did understand what he went through and was still trying to make his way through as he was trying to work his way back to getting back to his job, but the attitude he exhibited and his immense stubbornness was driving me nuts.
Seth’s whole perspective is skewed by the overwhelming societal view of masculinity and the flawed idea that a man is not whole—not a real man—if he can’t do certain oh-so-manly things, or if his body is changed in certain ways. He’s so committed to this misconception that it’s driving him towards ruining his relationship with his husband, and this is the source of the strife in this story.
Add to this the immediate situation Casey finds himself in with a group of kids from his school thanks to the crazy weather, and it’s a recipe for a whole lot of turmoil and finally bringing their strained marriage to a breaking point. I really felt bad for Casey, he kept trying to do everything right and point Seth in the right direction while supporting him as he healed…but there’s only so much someone can take.
Seth & Casey is a high-angst story, and Seth’s unyielding stance was a constant irritation as I read. That made this a 3.5-star read for me, even as I kept hoping that somewhere along the way Seth would show some kind of easing up on his antiquated viewpoint. It’s still a good story, and I would recommend it to readers 18+ (for adult language) who like stories with a lot of angst and stubborn characters.
Seth’s whole perspective is skewed by the overwhelming societal view of masculinity and the flawed idea that a man is not whole—not a real man—if he can’t do certain oh-so-manly things, or if his body is changed in certain ways. He’s so committed to this misconception that it’s driving him towards ruining his relationship with his husband, and this is the source of the strife in this story.
Add to this the immediate situation Casey finds himself in with a group of kids from his school thanks to the crazy weather, and it’s a recipe for a whole lot of turmoil and finally bringing their strained marriage to a breaking point. I really felt bad for Casey, he kept trying to do everything right and point Seth in the right direction while supporting him as he healed…but there’s only so much someone can take.
Seth & Casey is a high-angst story, and Seth’s unyielding stance was a constant irritation as I read. That made this a 3.5-star read for me, even as I kept hoping that somewhere along the way Seth would show some kind of easing up on his antiquated viewpoint. It’s still a good story, and I would recommend it to readers 18+ (for adult language) who like stories with a lot of angst and stubborn characters.
February 7, 2018
Another great story from RJ Scott.
Seth & Casey just about gutted me. I think because it's about an established couple and something goes wrong. Seems like most love stories are about finding love, not how to hold onto it.
It's a pretty quick read, only 26,000 but RJ Scott is one of the best at telling a complete story in a few words. If you look into the book's past you'll find it was with a different publisher originally, and that Goodreads shows it as part of a series. It totally reads as a standalone so don't worry about not reading any of the other books.
Seth is a broken man, seriously injured on-the-job as a firefighter, and he's not handling it at all well. His husband, Casey, is beside himself because Seth won't accept any help. Casey has decided he has no choice but to leave Seth, at least for a while.
When Seth finally realizes he still has worth things begin to turn around.
I really loved this story; it's full of emotions and the description of the countryside where is takes place is fantastic. I haven't yet read a book by RJ Scott that didn't grab me in some way.
An advanced copy of this book was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
***Reviewed for Xtreme-Delusions dot com***
Seth & Casey just about gutted me. I think because it's about an established couple and something goes wrong. Seems like most love stories are about finding love, not how to hold onto it.
It's a pretty quick read, only 26,000 but RJ Scott is one of the best at telling a complete story in a few words. If you look into the book's past you'll find it was with a different publisher originally, and that Goodreads shows it as part of a series. It totally reads as a standalone so don't worry about not reading any of the other books.
Seth is a broken man, seriously injured on-the-job as a firefighter, and he's not handling it at all well. His husband, Casey, is beside himself because Seth won't accept any help. Casey has decided he has no choice but to leave Seth, at least for a while.
When Seth finally realizes he still has worth things begin to turn around.
I really loved this story; it's full of emotions and the description of the countryside where is takes place is fantastic. I haven't yet read a book by RJ Scott that didn't grab me in some way.
An advanced copy of this book was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
***Reviewed for Xtreme-Delusions dot com***
March 6, 2018
I found this book made me think about how we deal with life’s challenges, especially when the going gets tough.
Seth is suffering from self-denial and self-worth After a horrible call out left him trapped under a building. Damaging him physically and mentally. He is hell bent on getting back to work as a fireman, that he sees nothing else, and only hears what he wants to hear.
Casey is Seth’s husband. Who has tried so hard to offer his help and support him and only been pushed away and to breaking point.
Both characters are strong and very vividly written, their arguments are raw, but as a reader you know that deep down their love is still there.
Casey gets trapped with ten kids that he teaches, when a massive snow storm hits and there is a white out.
We follow Seth as he battles to try and rescue Casey and the kids, but can he also rescue their relationship?
I found the story really well written and vivid, I was biting my nails throughout the snow storm. The story is all go from the start to finish. It may be a short novella but the writing makes you think you have watched an epic movie, it is so well written and the author makes the most of her words.
Seth is suffering from self-denial and self-worth After a horrible call out left him trapped under a building. Damaging him physically and mentally. He is hell bent on getting back to work as a fireman, that he sees nothing else, and only hears what he wants to hear.
Casey is Seth’s husband. Who has tried so hard to offer his help and support him and only been pushed away and to breaking point.
Both characters are strong and very vividly written, their arguments are raw, but as a reader you know that deep down their love is still there.
Casey gets trapped with ten kids that he teaches, when a massive snow storm hits and there is a white out.
We follow Seth as he battles to try and rescue Casey and the kids, but can he also rescue their relationship?
I found the story really well written and vivid, I was biting my nails throughout the snow storm. The story is all go from the start to finish. It may be a short novella but the writing makes you think you have watched an epic movie, it is so well written and the author makes the most of her words.
February 9, 2018
**Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Signal Boost Promotions for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.**
Seth and Casey is Book 3 in the Storming Love series. After some research on GoodReads, it looks like this is novellas with the same title completed by six different authors. I didn’t realize this was part of a series as I hadn’t heard of it before, but when I started this novella I felt like I was missing something. Like I had been dropped into a continuing story. Seth and Casey are an established couple with a long history. This novella is a couple days in their life when things are going wrong in their relationship and they decide to take a break to work on issues.
Time is spent on Seth, who is struggling with his injury from his job as a firefighter, his refusal to accept that things need to change, and his refusal to allow Casey in. Casey is afraid of Seth’s anger and feels the only thing that will make Seth open his eyes is if he leaves. Then, a snowstorm happens, Seth comes to Casey’s rescue, and the men have to talk and after a couple days of drama, they work things out.
This is a quick, 71-page read of a married couple working through changes in life. I’m not sure if reading the first two books in the series would help you know these men better since it looks like they’re not actually connected by people. This novella would be good for people who enjoy a peek at a couple’s not so perfect life and how they have to work for their relationship.
Rating: 4 stars
Seth and Casey is Book 3 in the Storming Love series. After some research on GoodReads, it looks like this is novellas with the same title completed by six different authors. I didn’t realize this was part of a series as I hadn’t heard of it before, but when I started this novella I felt like I was missing something. Like I had been dropped into a continuing story. Seth and Casey are an established couple with a long history. This novella is a couple days in their life when things are going wrong in their relationship and they decide to take a break to work on issues.
Time is spent on Seth, who is struggling with his injury from his job as a firefighter, his refusal to accept that things need to change, and his refusal to allow Casey in. Casey is afraid of Seth’s anger and feels the only thing that will make Seth open his eyes is if he leaves. Then, a snowstorm happens, Seth comes to Casey’s rescue, and the men have to talk and after a couple days of drama, they work things out.
This is a quick, 71-page read of a married couple working through changes in life. I’m not sure if reading the first two books in the series would help you know these men better since it looks like they’re not actually connected by people. This novella would be good for people who enjoy a peek at a couple’s not so perfect life and how they have to work for their relationship.
Rating: 4 stars
February 7, 2018
This is a nice little novella about devastation and love nearly lost.
Seth is so broken, after getting crushed as a firefighter in a falling building, he just can’t see life moving on.
Casey is the bright school teacher married to Seth, the handsome firefighter, who sees there’s more to their marriage then keep getting shut out.
Getting snowed in together during a freak snow storm with 10 school children makes them re-evaluate their lives and their love for one another.
This was a short but heart warming read but I feel it lacked a little in romance, hence only 4 stars.
Seth is so broken, after getting crushed as a firefighter in a falling building, he just can’t see life moving on.
Casey is the bright school teacher married to Seth, the handsome firefighter, who sees there’s more to their marriage then keep getting shut out.
Getting snowed in together during a freak snow storm with 10 school children makes them re-evaluate their lives and their love for one another.
This was a short but heart warming read but I feel it lacked a little in romance, hence only 4 stars.
February 9, 2018
This was a quick that could be read in one sitting. It packs quite the punch with the emotion and story. I could feel the anger and defeat from Seth, but also the sadness and hopelessness from Casey. Casey and Seth are drifting apart, but a freak snowstorm may just bring these two back together. My heartbreaks for these two I cold feel the love they have for one another, but also how they have no idea to mend the rift. It's especially is tough after fining out what Seth had to go through and him trying to find his way back when the life as he knew it is no more.
December 4, 2024
Great Read!
I loved reading about Seth and Casey’s struggle to stay together, and what a struggle it is.
Seth is struggling with himself due to an injury that means he’ll probably have to leave the fire fighting profession; something he doesn’t want to happen. As often happens in real life, his husband, Casey, is also struggling with Seth’s negative emotions.
As the novel opens, a split seems inevitable. How things are patched up between them is an interesting read, and I highly recommend you do just that with this book!
I loved reading about Seth and Casey’s struggle to stay together, and what a struggle it is.
Seth is struggling with himself due to an injury that means he’ll probably have to leave the fire fighting profession; something he doesn’t want to happen. As often happens in real life, his husband, Casey, is also struggling with Seth’s negative emotions.
As the novel opens, a split seems inevitable. How things are patched up between them is an interesting read, and I highly recommend you do just that with this book!
December 8, 2020
3.5*
How to deal with trauma - this story shows that severe trauma takes a long time to recover from and papering over the cracks doesn’t work.
Seth is the injured fireman, internalising all his issues and finally Casey has enough - cue leaving, a bit of soul searching, an emergency situation only Seth can solve, more soul searching and realisation.
I enjoy a fireman story, and snow bound stories - but no nice warm log fire here.
How to deal with trauma - this story shows that severe trauma takes a long time to recover from and papering over the cracks doesn’t work.
Seth is the injured fireman, internalising all his issues and finally Casey has enough - cue leaving, a bit of soul searching, an emergency situation only Seth can solve, more soul searching and realisation.
I enjoy a fireman story, and snow bound stories - but no nice warm log fire here.
September 7, 2021
Injured while helping others, firefighter Seth is stuck rehabbing his injuries and away from the action with no timeline to return to work. But when his ex-lover Casey needs help with a bus load of students that get stranded in a freak snow storm, Seth puts his health aside to help those in need. Can the two work through their differences while they are trapped in the snow? Or will this be too much for Seth's body and heart to deal with? Hooked from the opening pages this was a great read.
February 7, 2018
Here I am standing alone again- I did like the story...but damn Seth was a jerk. But I do understand why he was such a jerk to Casey and absolutely everyone else around him but damn he was a jerk. Did he come around at the end, Yep. Was it too little too late for me, Nope. I think this short book/novella was well done about an established couple that we did not have to go through the whole romance with, we jumped right into their lives, lives that were real and hellish. The love was there between them but the author pulls no punches showing how sometimes even when you love someone with everything you have you get to a point when you know there is nothing else you can do to help them if they are not willing to help themselves and walking away is the only option.
April 23, 2018
A "second chance" short story with an established couple? What's NOT to like! I appreciate that the author took the time to expand this story from its original length, but I would love to see it extended even more into a full-length novel! But, don't despair... there was enough to touch your heart and keep you involved to the very end! *mumbles... just wish there had been MORE!*
May 7, 2018
Emotional Bond With the Characters
A story of two men, in love for years, married for five years and now close to ending it. One struggling with a injury that may end his firefighting career. The other suffering with his husband's refusal to get counseling. As usual with TH Scott, we bond with the characters. Good story.
A story of two men, in love for years, married for five years and now close to ending it. One struggling with a injury that may end his firefighting career. The other suffering with his husband's refusal to get counseling. As usual with TH Scott, we bond with the characters. Good story.
November 5, 2018
Intense short story about a couple facing the aftermath of a life threatening work experience while trying to save ten teenagers from an epic snowstorm. A book that shows you what happens after the HEA, when real life happens and you have to struggle and fight to keep up with the life commitment of marriage. Well written and very involving.
January 1, 2019
Beautiful emotional incredible
Seth and Casey was such a incredible journey
Seth and Casey stole my heart from the moment I met I get everything they were going through ups downs tears heartbreaking and heart warming moments intensity love on every page
My heart was full when I finished their journey
Seth and Casey was such a incredible journey
Seth and Casey stole my heart from the moment I met I get everything they were going through ups downs tears heartbreaking and heart warming moments intensity love on every page
My heart was full when I finished their journey
February 22, 2024
This is an awakening story.
Seth is a firefighter that was injured on the job. Not only was he physically injured but psychologically as well. His physical injuries got healed the best but mentally, no. He refuses to seek counseling that he needs. He waits till a blizzard makes him realize that he needs it. If he doesn't do it, he loses his husband and himself.
Seth is a firefighter that was injured on the job. Not only was he physically injured but psychologically as well. His physical injuries got healed the best but mentally, no. He refuses to seek counseling that he needs. He waits till a blizzard makes him realize that he needs it. If he doesn't do it, he loses his husband and himself.
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