Rating : 4.5 stars.

Shaun (26) leads a busy life revolving around working and also caring for his father Peter who has Alzheimers. His is an unselfish life that leaves no time for anything let alone romance. Nathan (43) is an extremely compassionate, gentle and caring at home nurse who cares for Peter when Shaun is working. He is also the friend that understands what Shaun is going through and what support and comfort he needs.

This is a beautifully written slow burn, low heat, emotional romance between two characters that come together after months of a friendship that evolves from professional to personal. Peter, and the interactions with him by both Shaun and Nathan are written with such sensitivity and in the most caring of ways. Be prepared for some very emotional scenes that had tears quietly streaming down my face. There’s no angst in the romance element of the story but, naturally, there’s some angst in regards to Peter and the trajectory of his Alzheimers.

The characters from the previous books in the series are there for Shaun and we get to meet Nathan’s wonderfully loud and loving family including his mother who can cook up a storm, wrangle the family and has endless love to share. This is my favourite of the series so far and I look forward to more.