Just Like That by Cole McCade: Review

I have to say I really had a unique reading experience when I this week while reviewing this upcoming book. For a rather unassuming title and simplistic cover, it sure packs a punch.

Here are my thoughts on this upcoming release. It is a part one, but a full story on its own too.

Just Like That by Cole McCade
Series: Albin Academy (Book 1)
Publisher: Carina Adores; Original edition (June 30, 2020)
ISBN-13: 978-1335146458

ABOUT:

Summer Hemlock never meant to come back to Omen, Massachusetts…

But with his mother in need of help, Summer has no choice but to return to his hometown, take up a teaching residency at the elite Albin Academy—and work directly under the man who made his teenage years miserable.

Professor Fox Iseya.

Forbidding, aloof, commanding: psychology instructor Iseya is a cipher who’s always fascinated and intimidated shy, anxious Summer. But that fascination turns into something more when the older man challenges Summer to be brave. What starts as a daily game to reward Summer with a kiss for every obstacle overcome turns passionate, and a professional relationship turns quickly personal.

Yet Iseya’s walls of grief may be too high for someone like Summer to climb…until Summer’s infectious warmth shows Fox everything he’s been missing in life.

Now both men must be brave enough to trust each other, to take that leap.

To find the love they’ve always needed…

Just like that.

Just Like That by Cole McCade Review

Looking for a change of pace I decided to read and review this book. I’ve never heard of the author and the synopsis sounded intriguing.

Even from the first few chapters I knew this book was going to be something special. The ability to write in a markedly different manner just really sets this book apart.

This is a male/male relationship but just the way the author describes and tells the story is in a very sensitive yet intriguing manner. The author articulates perfectly a person who wants to hide within himself, yet finds immeasurable strength when needed. There’s a perfect balance in the characters between soft and hard, terse and polite, even dominant versus submissive personalities.

This is a love story, eventually. But it’s also a blossoming story of change and finding your true self. Letting yourself be who it needs to be without apology.

It’s a story of letting the past go and embracing a new future. It’s a story of hope and happiness. The author beautifully articulates the passion of his characters and the emotion that builds between them.

The story is very heated and also very sensual, if that makes sense between two male characters. I was truly blown away by the sensitivity and uniqueness of the story and the characters.

Like I said prior, I have never read this author before but he has written many other books that I plan on reading. I absolutely and thoroughly loved this book. A wonderful, heartfelt, touching surprise. Bravo!

5 STARS!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.