After the Fall (Tucker Springs, #6) in Riptide Publishing

Sep 06, 2013 Nic rated it really liked it

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Once again it was nice to return to Tucker Springs, the town that has seen the start of some wonderful relationships. After The Fall is the story of Nathan and Ryan who meet after Ryan rides his motorbike into the path of Nathan's horse, causing Nathan to fall and be injured. Instead of Nathan spending his summer riding the horse he has dreamed about and saved for, he finds himself falling for the man of his dreams - literally!

Ryan is the ultimate nice guy. From their first meeting, in less than Once again it was nice to return to Tucker Springs, the town that has seen the start of some wonderful relationships. After The Fall is the story of Nathan and Ryan who meet after Ryan rides his motorbike into the path of Nathan's horse, causing Nathan to fall and be injured. Instead of Nathan spending his summer riding the horse he has dreamed about and saved for, he finds himself falling for the man of his dreams - literally!

Ryan is the ultimate nice guy. From their first meeting, in less than perfect circumstances, his actions demonstrate to Nathan just what type of man he is and he gradually earns Nathan's trust. The slow and steady build from friendship to more was very well done and it was a sweet journey.

The thing I did find a bit in contrast to the trust between Nathan and Ryan shown up until that point was (view spoiler)

The story is told from Nathan's POV and it is interesting to see him deal with needing to depend on someone for his physical needs but also his fear of loving someone again. Ryan's nomadic ways give Nathan a false sense of security that their relationship will be temporary so it comes somewhat as a shock to him when he discovers that love has crept up on him after all.

Combining some drama, a gorgeous horse, and two men who are both very likable, this story was a lovely addition to the Tucker Springs series.

3.5 stars

A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in return for an honest review.

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Sep 25, 2013 Vanessa North rated it really liked it

A nice addition to the Tucker Springs series. Nathan was not exactly as i imagined him from having viewed him as a secondary character, so it was ntersting getting to know him from inside his head.

I'm not really a horse person, so I had a hard time relating to that part of the story line. However, i loved how tsarina gave the guys an excuse to be together and spend time together. I also liked the slow buildup of tension--the first kiss was lovely, and by the time they got down to actual sex, it ...more

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