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Worth the Risk
Two single dads in a small town. Is their connection a recipe for love…or for disaster?
Mark Murray is used to chaos. Between his job as an emergency room doctor and being a single father to two boys, he’s the definition of exhausted. Yet he always makes it work. When a new job finds him moving to a small town, he’s faced with a different set of challenges. Juggling a move, his nosy family, and new routines, dating isn’t anywhere on his radar.
Jeff Rusk has three loves in life; his kids, his garage, and his classic car. Unfortunately, he’s yet to find a man that accepts he and his kids are a package deal. When the new doctor in town rescues him off the side of the road, he finds more than a ride to town.
When friendship becomes attraction that leads to a kiss, Jeff discovers Mark isn’t ready to be out. With one man out and proud and one man haunted by his past and desperate to move on, will love be worth the risk?
This 72,000 word MM romance is about meddling families, a classic car named Louie who is often more trouble than he’s worth, and passion that flares out of control.
Mark Murray is used to chaos. Between his job as an emergency room doctor and being a single father to two boys, he’s the definition of exhausted. Yet he always makes it work. When a new job finds him moving to a small town, he’s faced with a different set of challenges. Juggling a move, his nosy family, and new routines, dating isn’t anywhere on his radar.
Jeff Rusk has three loves in life; his kids, his garage, and his classic car. Unfortunately, he’s yet to find a man that accepts he and his kids are a package deal. When the new doctor in town rescues him off the side of the road, he finds more than a ride to town.
When friendship becomes attraction that leads to a kiss, Jeff discovers Mark isn’t ready to be out. With one man out and proud and one man haunted by his past and desperate to move on, will love be worth the risk?
This 72,000 word MM romance is about meddling families, a classic car named Louie who is often more trouble than he’s worth, and passion that flares out of control.
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First published March 31, 2020
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June 15, 2025
***reread 6/15/25***
I think this will forever and always be one of my favorite books to read. There is something so heartwarming about Mark and Jeff, and I'm always here for it.
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***reread 5/27/24***
This is one of my favorite books to reread. I love Mark and Jeff. They have such a great friendship. Not to mention, the kids are great as well. This is definitely a go-to read for me.
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***reread 9/25/23***
I'm so glad I reread this one. I remember finishing this one and wanting to read it again immediately. I felt the same thing this time through. I seriously love Jeff and Mark. This story is so heartwarming, and it's definitely one of my top comfort reads!
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I just love the single dad trope, so I had to read this one. It didn't disappoint.
I just loved Jeff and Mark. These two are seriously perfect for each other. I loved how they both were with each other and with their kids. Mark had a couple of bad relationships that were pretty awful. I loved how open he was with Jeff. Jeff has struggled to find someone that will accept him and his children.
This story is so sweet and has almost no angst. While I usually like some angst, sometimes it's nice to read a story that just allows the characters to fall in love with nothing causing issues. This was book was it for me. Loved it!
I think this will forever and always be one of my favorite books to read. There is something so heartwarming about Mark and Jeff, and I'm always here for it.
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***reread 5/27/24***
This is one of my favorite books to reread. I love Mark and Jeff. They have such a great friendship. Not to mention, the kids are great as well. This is definitely a go-to read for me.
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***reread 9/25/23***
I'm so glad I reread this one. I remember finishing this one and wanting to read it again immediately. I felt the same thing this time through. I seriously love Jeff and Mark. This story is so heartwarming, and it's definitely one of my top comfort reads!
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I just love the single dad trope, so I had to read this one. It didn't disappoint.
I just loved Jeff and Mark. These two are seriously perfect for each other. I loved how they both were with each other and with their kids. Mark had a couple of bad relationships that were pretty awful. I loved how open he was with Jeff. Jeff has struggled to find someone that will accept him and his children.
This story is so sweet and has almost no angst. While I usually like some angst, sometimes it's nice to read a story that just allows the characters to fall in love with nothing causing issues. This was book was it for me. Loved it!
February 14, 2023
Twas so sweet...
This was the last book of Carlys that I had yet to read. I think I just missed it as it was not part of a series. But I'm glad I read it.
Unlike any other book, this one had no kinks, no lingerie, no poly relationships, nor any bdsm. I was kind of missing that.
Anyways, in here we have Jeff and Mark.
Jeff owns a garage and has lived in this small town his whole life and has always been openly out. He has two kids.
Mark is a Dr that has lived in a big city working in the Emergency room for years, while raising his two kids. He has always been bisexual, but thanks to a horrible ex boyfriend, has only been with a wife that left him out of the blue one day.
These two meet and in three weeks have started dating and eventually fall in love.
The only angst is that Mark was worried about being an out Dr.
While reading this, I kept asking if something I just read was related to the rest of the books, such as the bar with the rainbow sticker, then I got to the side of the road shenanigans and seeing Travis confirmed it, then the epilogue reinforced the idea.
This was the last book of Carlys that I had yet to read. I think I just missed it as it was not part of a series. But I'm glad I read it.
Unlike any other book, this one had no kinks, no lingerie, no poly relationships, nor any bdsm. I was kind of missing that.
Anyways, in here we have Jeff and Mark.
Jeff owns a garage and has lived in this small town his whole life and has always been openly out. He has two kids.
Mark is a Dr that has lived in a big city working in the Emergency room for years, while raising his two kids. He has always been bisexual, but thanks to a horrible ex boyfriend, has only been with a wife that left him out of the blue one day.
These two meet and in three weeks have started dating and eventually fall in love.
The only angst is that Mark was worried about being an out Dr.
While reading this, I kept asking if something I just read was related to the rest of the books, such as the bar with the rainbow sticker, then I got to the side of the road shenanigans and seeing Travis confirmed it, then the epilogue reinforced the idea.
May 9, 2020
Mark and Jeff are a fantastic couple. Jeff took the cake though. Such a good, sweet, story with a tiny bit of angst and whole bunch of cute. I’ll have to read more from this author.
April 22, 2021
Feel good romance with minimum angst.
November 7, 2021
3.5 stars
Sweet and easy with little tension. It was a real feel good story. I liked the characters, but I got a little bored.
Sweet and easy with little tension. It was a real feel good story. I liked the characters, but I got a little bored.
June 11, 2021
Mark is a single-dad doctor who is run-ragged working in the ER in the city and taking care of his two boys. He takes a job as the doctor in the small town where his parents live. There he meets Jeff, also a single dad, who is gay. Mark is bisexual, but not ready to come out for fear that it will affect his business. They're drawn to each other, though, and see each other surreptitiously. But they're not as secretive as they think. But what happens when it gets out that the town doctor is gay? And how will Mark's sons react when they find out he has a boyfriend?
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I enjoy steamy books, but this one had a bit too much sex. It got tiresome after a while.
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I enjoy steamy books, but this one had a bit too much sex. It got tiresome after a while.
April 1, 2020
The first word in this book? - DADDY.
And for half a second I was so happy, then the cold shower. No, this daddy isn't that kind of daddy. LOL
So yeah, single dads. Not the trope I read everyday, but who can say no to a new Carly Marie book?
I loved reading this book. It held my interest, it was easy to read, the characters were lovely, their family cute and the whole story just adorable. While hot too, don't forget about the hotness of it! And oh god, how HOT was that scene when Mark ordered some goodie from the net and tried them out - holy hell! I think that this kind of self-love is so underrated, whyyyy. I want more books with scene like this. Not just sex between hot people, but when they're alone and just with their hands and/or toys. SOOO HOT!
Anyway.
Loved Jeff and Mark's love story. The romance were good, the erotica...yeah, see above LOL.
Recommend it!
And for half a second I was so happy, then the cold shower. No, this daddy isn't that kind of daddy. LOL
So yeah, single dads. Not the trope I read everyday, but who can say no to a new Carly Marie book?
I loved reading this book. It held my interest, it was easy to read, the characters were lovely, their family cute and the whole story just adorable. While hot too, don't forget about the hotness of it! And oh god, how HOT was that scene when Mark ordered some goodie from the net and tried them out - holy hell! I think that this kind of self-love is so underrated, whyyyy. I want more books with scene like this. Not just sex between hot people, but when they're alone and just with their hands and/or toys. SOOO HOT!
Anyway.
Loved Jeff and Mark's love story. The romance were good, the erotica...yeah, see above LOL.
Recommend it!
May 15, 2020
To finding love
First time reading this author.
Lovely well written love story about two single fathers.
Nothing about this book was false. The characters were real, the plot believable.
Two single dad's finding romance while trying to balance family life and work.
Well written and enjoyable
First time reading this author.
Lovely well written love story about two single fathers.
Nothing about this book was false. The characters were real, the plot believable.
Two single dad's finding romance while trying to balance family life and work.
Well written and enjoyable
April 9, 2020
As always, this was another wonderful story by this author. I like the little connections to other characters she has written about.
I loved how Jeff was easily able to get Mark to relax and even though Mark is scared because of how he was treated in his past he is unable to step away from Jeff and his growing feelings. The unquestioning support and love is just what I needed when I read this.
I received a copy of this book and am giving an honest review.
I loved how Jeff was easily able to get Mark to relax and even though Mark is scared because of how he was treated in his past he is unable to step away from Jeff and his growing feelings. The unquestioning support and love is just what I needed when I read this.
I received a copy of this book and am giving an honest review.
April 11, 2020
A sweet, feel good read!! Loved both MC's and their kids. Secondary characters were enjoyable as well ❤
June 23, 2020
A litte bit boring.
July 12, 2025
So not what I was expecting.
From a few reviews and the blurb I was expecting a sweet love story with kids, but what I got was a long porn story lol. seriously the amount of sex either alone or together was way too much for me.
I also didn't buy a 15 year old becoming best friends with a 10 year old almost immediately.
I only managed to finish this one by skimming most of the irrelevant parts
From a few reviews and the blurb I was expecting a sweet love story with kids, but what I got was a long porn story lol. seriously the amount of sex either alone or together was way too much for me.
I also didn't buy a 15 year old becoming best friends with a 10 year old almost immediately.
I only managed to finish this one by skimming most of the irrelevant parts
May 2, 2020
[1.75 star] book was okay in general, just doesn't make me feel very excited to finish it though.
June 11, 2020
Loved everything about this book. The MCs, their kids, their families, it was the whole package. Small town living, two dads trying to make everything work and love. It was fun reading about their lives and their romance was just the sweetest.
June 8, 2025
Two single dads in a small town. Is their connection a recipe for love…or for disaster?
Mark, a single father of two boys, is an emergency room physician in a big city. His wife left him and the boys six years ago, leaving signed divorce papers and giving Mark full custody. He’s worked hard to give the boys a good life. By doing so, he’s working way too many hours and is rarely able to see his family who lives several hours away in the small town of Fairview. His brother tells him that their town doctor is about to retire and is looking to sell his practice. Needless to say, Mark is interested. Before long he’s resigning at the hospital and moving himself and his boys to the town where most the rest of his family lives.
Jeff is the father of two teenagers; a daughter and a son, who live in Fairview where Mark is moving to. Jeff owns a garage that’s been pass down through his family for years. He’s not in the closet and lives open and happy as a gay man. Strangely...and I only say this because most small towns in books are full of homophobes, but this town has always accepted Jeff without any issue. It had to be one of the most-gay friendly towns I’ve ever found in all the many M/M romance books that I have read. That’s going to be a major plus when Mark arrives.
The two guys meet a few weeks after Mark moves to town. The quick meeting turns into dinner and drinks. Mark didn't want to risk driving so he spends the night in Jeff’s guest room. This begins the friendship between Mark and Jeff... a friendship that turns into much more not long afterwards.
I wasn’t sure I liked Mark. He was on again/off again about jeff and most of the time he hurt Jeff’s feelings. Mark is bi and his family and friends know this. He had an open relationship with a man in college before he met his ex-wife. His excuses for not wanting to have a 'relationship" with Jeff didn’t make much sense to me. Eventually that changed and they stopped wasting time. They had lunch together every day, did outings together with their children, are seen together often in public. It’s a small town so it’s obvious they had something going on between them.
I did really like them together even if it took me awhile to start liking Mark. I loved Jeff right from the start. This is a fairly low drama story. It drove me crazy a few times, but I ended it with a smile on my face...and the story will get 5.5 stars and a recommendation to read it if you like M/M romances.
Mark, a single father of two boys, is an emergency room physician in a big city. His wife left him and the boys six years ago, leaving signed divorce papers and giving Mark full custody. He’s worked hard to give the boys a good life. By doing so, he’s working way too many hours and is rarely able to see his family who lives several hours away in the small town of Fairview. His brother tells him that their town doctor is about to retire and is looking to sell his practice. Needless to say, Mark is interested. Before long he’s resigning at the hospital and moving himself and his boys to the town where most the rest of his family lives.
Jeff is the father of two teenagers; a daughter and a son, who live in Fairview where Mark is moving to. Jeff owns a garage that’s been pass down through his family for years. He’s not in the closet and lives open and happy as a gay man. Strangely...and I only say this because most small towns in books are full of homophobes, but this town has always accepted Jeff without any issue. It had to be one of the most-gay friendly towns I’ve ever found in all the many M/M romance books that I have read. That’s going to be a major plus when Mark arrives.
The two guys meet a few weeks after Mark moves to town. The quick meeting turns into dinner and drinks. Mark didn't want to risk driving so he spends the night in Jeff’s guest room. This begins the friendship between Mark and Jeff... a friendship that turns into much more not long afterwards.
I wasn’t sure I liked Mark. He was on again/off again about jeff and most of the time he hurt Jeff’s feelings. Mark is bi and his family and friends know this. He had an open relationship with a man in college before he met his ex-wife. His excuses for not wanting to have a 'relationship" with Jeff didn’t make much sense to me. Eventually that changed and they stopped wasting time. They had lunch together every day, did outings together with their children, are seen together often in public. It’s a small town so it’s obvious they had something going on between them.
I did really like them together even if it took me awhile to start liking Mark. I loved Jeff right from the start. This is a fairly low drama story. It drove me crazy a few times, but I ended it with a smile on my face...and the story will get 5.5 stars and a recommendation to read it if you like M/M romances.
October 5, 2021
This was fine. I really appreciate having romance books with single parents and having two single dads with kids at different ages and you had very different experiences being single parents, get together with really cool. I love the small town vibe of Carly Marie's books and how inclusive this little town in Tennessee is. I also really like that she does small cameos of her other characters.
I feel like this book was too much tell versus show. Like all of a sudden it's been a couple weeks so it's been a few days and you hear after the fact about what they talked about or did etc. I am very much a person who likes to be in the moment and I want to hear about all the small stuff as it happens even if that adds an extra 100 pages to the book. That was basically my only complaint. It's a very fluffy low angst book. The kids made this book so much better. Especially Jenna.
There is some homophobia and internalized homophobia that is explicit on the page and goes into quite a bit of detail so a little bit of a content warning for that. It is all challenged of course, but that doesn't negate the fact that it's there. There's also content warning for explicit sex but that's about it. Like I said this book is very sweet and fluffy for the most part.
Rep: bisexual MC, gay MC, single dads
I feel like this book was too much tell versus show. Like all of a sudden it's been a couple weeks so it's been a few days and you hear after the fact about what they talked about or did etc. I am very much a person who likes to be in the moment and I want to hear about all the small stuff as it happens even if that adds an extra 100 pages to the book. That was basically my only complaint. It's a very fluffy low angst book. The kids made this book so much better. Especially Jenna.
There is some homophobia and internalized homophobia that is explicit on the page and goes into quite a bit of detail so a little bit of a content warning for that. It is all challenged of course, but that doesn't negate the fact that it's there. There's also content warning for explicit sex but that's about it. Like I said this book is very sweet and fluffy for the most part.
Rep: bisexual MC, gay MC, single dads
November 6, 2023
Doctor Mark is used to chaos as he is an emergency room doctor and the single father of two boys. He is constantly exhausted as he tries to give everything and every one his attention - just not himself. When he takes a new job in a small town he is faced with new challenges - the move, his nosy family, a new routine and a gorgeous local mechanic who's quickly stealing his heart. Mechanic Jeff has three loves in life; his kids, his garage, and his classic car Louie. He’s yet to find a man who accepts he and his kids are a package deal. When the new doctor in town rescues him off the side of the road, he finds more than a ride to town. When friendship turns into an attraction that leads to a kiss, Jeff discovers Mark isn’t ready to be out. With one man out and proud and the other haunted by his past, will love be worth the risk?
I enjoyed this story with the two men with their own families and their unique features but together they all worked. I loved the way that Mark just needed the time to get his head around all the recent changes that had happened to him and that eventually love won. The way that they were not as discrete as they thought they had been and that almost everyone was rooting for them. A story to make you smile and lighten your heart. Easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MM story with mature content.
I enjoyed this story with the two men with their own families and their unique features but together they all worked. I loved the way that Mark just needed the time to get his head around all the recent changes that had happened to him and that eventually love won. The way that they were not as discrete as they thought they had been and that almost everyone was rooting for them. A story to make you smile and lighten your heart. Easy to read, feel and understand. This is an MM story with mature content.
April 8, 2020
I've read a lot of books with kids in them lately, but this is my first where both of the main characters have them. It was also nice because both Jeff and Mark are in their forties. I'm not saying anything bad about younger characters but it's always nice seeing couples who are a little older.
I liked these two together even if it took me awhile to start liking Mark even a little bit. I seriously loved Jeff right off. I loved all the kids, especially Mark’s seventeen-year-old daughter. I even kind of liked Jeff’s sister when normally the sisters or female friends are written in a way I end up hating them.
This is a nice, low drama story. It drove me nuts a few times but I ended it with a smile on my face.
This is my first by this author.
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I liked these two together even if it took me awhile to start liking Mark even a little bit. I seriously loved Jeff right off. I loved all the kids, especially Mark’s seventeen-year-old daughter. I even kind of liked Jeff’s sister when normally the sisters or female friends are written in a way I end up hating them.
This is a nice, low drama story. It drove me nuts a few times but I ended it with a smile on my face.
This is my first by this author.
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June 2, 2020
I don’t normally like books with children.
Even in books I like that have children in them, I could still do without them (with exception of TJ Klune’s Bear, Otter, and the Kid). That was the same here, but fortunately the kids didn’t feature too often.
One thing I DO like about books with children is they tend to be very sweet and mature and that was definitely the case here. This was an extremely enjoyable story between two mature men who communicated well. It is definitely character based as nothing REALLY happens other than two men falling in love.
The steam was also fantastic, preventing the story from crossing into too-sweet territory.
Minor editing complaints ...I think once the wrong name was used and I did get confused with who was speaking sometimes. Nothing terrible though.
This was my first book by this author and I will be going to look for more due to how much I enjoyed this easy read!
Edit: it seems a lot of this author’s other books are ADBP stories so I will not be reading them. But if she wrote another like this I certainly would.
Even in books I like that have children in them, I could still do without them (with exception of TJ Klune’s Bear, Otter, and the Kid). That was the same here, but fortunately the kids didn’t feature too often.
One thing I DO like about books with children is they tend to be very sweet and mature and that was definitely the case here. This was an extremely enjoyable story between two mature men who communicated well. It is definitely character based as nothing REALLY happens other than two men falling in love.
The steam was also fantastic, preventing the story from crossing into too-sweet territory.
Minor editing complaints ...I think once the wrong name was used and I did get confused with who was speaking sometimes. Nothing terrible though.
This was my first book by this author and I will be going to look for more due to how much I enjoyed this easy read!
Edit: it seems a lot of this author’s other books are ADBP stories so I will not be reading them. But if she wrote another like this I certainly would.
December 5, 2025
DNF @ 10%
Dialogue and word choice definitely needed work on a bunch of places.
Mark: [Talking to his brother on the phone] "You just got back in town" (as if his brother didn't already know that? Very obviously meant to tell us readers)
"Back to town" is repeated four times on page 18 and "back into town" three times on page 19
Jeff: Oh and my phone's on the counter at the shop. I couldn't have called for help even if I wanted to (completely unprompted btw because Mark had only asked what was wrong with Jeff's car. Again, awkward dialogue meant to tell us readers)
I DNFed when Mark just used the "verbal diarrhea" excuse to unnaturally dump his views on sexuality, his fear that Fairview was going to be close minded (in which case, why did he not research this before he moved?), and the "idk why I'm so comfortable around you"
Awkward dialogue and writing were the main reasons I quit out so early. 2 stars.
Dialogue and word choice definitely needed work on a bunch of places.
Mark: [Talking to his brother on the phone] "You just got back in town" (as if his brother didn't already know that? Very obviously meant to tell us readers)
"Back to town" is repeated four times on page 18 and "back into town" three times on page 19
Jeff: Oh and my phone's on the counter at the shop. I couldn't have called for help even if I wanted to (completely unprompted btw because Mark had only asked what was wrong with Jeff's car. Again, awkward dialogue meant to tell us readers)
I DNFed when Mark just used the "verbal diarrhea" excuse to unnaturally dump his views on sexuality, his fear that Fairview was going to be close minded (in which case, why did he not research this before he moved?), and the "idk why I'm so comfortable around you"
Awkward dialogue and writing were the main reasons I quit out so early. 2 stars.
April 1, 2020
This book was well worth reading. I was lucky to receive an arc to review. It's been a while since I've seen something new to read by her so I was thrilled to get this book. In it we met Mark the er doctor who was a burned out single dad. He's given the opportunity to take over a small town practice. From there he meets Jeff who is the town mechanic and single dad to two teenagers. He hasn't had time for relationships and his status as single dad scares all the men away. Watching these men fall for each other was amazing. Seeing them trying to keep it quiet was a lot of fun. Having them find out if it was indeed worth the risk to blend two families was entertaining. This book has sweetness and romance. It also had the right amount of steam. I highly recommend checking this out for your next read.
July 26, 2020
Worth the Risk cycles between each MC explaining how perfect they are for each other, issues that are resolved in one conversation, and so. much. sex. It has been quite a while since I've been subjected to that many things thickening in so many locations at such varying levels of appropriateness. Dear god, their libidos were off the charts. The narrative took a bit of a back seat to the sex scenes and there wasn't enough conflict to make it compelling. I was interested in the premise of both MCs being single parents, but Mark's kids were pretty much ignored, so the concept wasn't really as important as I thought it would be. Overall, I was disappointed.
April 2, 2020
I thought that this book was such a sweet and cosy story. I loved the fact that, after years alone as single dads, Jeff and Mark find happiness in each other. Mark moves with his children to a small town where his extended family live to take over the local doctor's practice. Jeff is one of the first people he meets and the pair hit it off immediately. I loved watching the slow blending of the two families as Mark and Jeff's relationship grows. A great book to dive into to escape from the world's madness.
May 3, 2020
DNF at 25 % - such a waste of time!
No, this is not a rabbit shifter book, i checked two times, but maaan, the startling and gasping made me think it was.
An ER doctor panicking over christmas gift wraps was the final strew that broke the camels back. I think when this type of stories are written, one must do some research about 40+ man, single dads, with life experience, to see what is really gasp, startle or panic material.
It's an other woman-turn-man type of book, and the lack of genuineness it's astonishing ... i'm so tired of it! I do not recommend!
No, this is not a rabbit shifter book, i checked two times, but maaan, the startling and gasping made me think it was.
An ER doctor panicking over christmas gift wraps was the final strew that broke the camels back. I think when this type of stories are written, one must do some research about 40+ man, single dads, with life experience, to see what is really gasp, startle or panic material.
It's an other woman-turn-man type of book, and the lack of genuineness it's astonishing ... i'm so tired of it! I do not recommend!
September 6, 2020
Carly Marie has become one of my favorite authors. Her characters just come to alive..they are so loveable, funny, and depthful. Simply they are beautiful to read. Mark and Jeff are two lonely single fathers who decide to take a chance at love. And boy was their journey sweet, sexy hot and funny, so full of emotions. And I love how Mark was unsure about his feelings but so open about them. And Jeff is so patient and understanding but definitely not a push over. Definitely Worth the Risk to read 😁
April 27, 2020
I had the best time reading this book. It warmed my heart and put a smile on my face. Jeff and Mark are both single parents in their forties. Jeff owns a garage and Mark is a doctor and just moved to the town. Their meet cute was adorable, their kids were adorable and both Mark and Jeff were relatable and wonderful characters. I love the author’s sense of humor, I laughed out loud so many times. I enjoyed every single word!
June 17, 2020
Sweet and almost angst-free novel. Loved both Mark and Jeff. Their story is short but their connection is really tangible. All their kids were perhaps too "always happy and understanding", which makes the story feel a bit less realistic. On the plus side, the lack of drama and the amicable secondary characters are important ingredients of this refreshing and comfy read. I'm a bit disappointed we don't get a sequel.
April 2, 2020
Great standalone
I am a huge fan of Carly Marie's stories. So this book was a one click for me. I really enjoyed the story of Mark and Jeff. Two single dad's, both who have almost giving up on love and even dating. And even better, this story is pretty low angst without being unrealistic. Yeah!
Carly Marie is a great storyteller.
I am a huge fan of Carly Marie's stories. So this book was a one click for me. I really enjoyed the story of Mark and Jeff. Two single dad's, both who have almost giving up on love and even dating. And even better, this story is pretty low angst without being unrealistic. Yeah!
Carly Marie is a great storyteller.
May 1, 2020
Cute Romance
While there were a few grammatical errors, this is mostly well presented. The story is very positive and upbeat, with no major current life issues presented and only one negative episode for each MC, both well in the past. It’s and easy OK read, decent character development and no major surprises. Ends with a promised HEA.
While there were a few grammatical errors, this is mostly well presented. The story is very positive and upbeat, with no major current life issues presented and only one negative episode for each MC, both well in the past. It’s and easy OK read, decent character development and no major surprises. Ends with a promised HEA.
March 18, 2021
Good but too perfect
I enjoyed reading Worth the Risk. The story was well written and I was cheering for Mark, Jeff and their families. Some of the scenes I find questionable for a over forty year old but if you're new love you may throw caution to the wind.
The storyline was pretty cut and dry. I would have liked a little drama to elevate this to a 5 star read.
I enjoyed reading Worth the Risk. The story was well written and I was cheering for Mark, Jeff and their families. Some of the scenes I find questionable for a over forty year old but if you're new love you may throw caution to the wind.
The storyline was pretty cut and dry. I would have liked a little drama to elevate this to a 5 star read.
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