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This Will Hurt II Kindle Edition

by Cara Dee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 2 of 2: This Will Hurt

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Part II of II • Angst • Awakening • Friends to Lovers • Found Family • Slow Burn
Buckle up. Hearts broken and wings clipped, Roe and Jake have mountains to climb, walls to tear down, and countless private moments to bring them even closer in this final part of their journey.

I’d gotten what I’d asked for, right? The ground beneath me had finally settled. I had the wife. I had the kid—my beautiful baby boy. Work was great. I was traveling the globe with my best friend, and together we were Roe Finlay and Jake Denver. Inseparable.

That was the f— That was the problem. We were inseparable. Even though he would never be the man I’d once wished he could be, I couldn’t freaking cope going a day without seeing him. When we were together, all was well in the world. I could breathe easier.

Then I found his damn journal from…therapy. That was right. My best friend, who defined “man of few words,” was in therapy. The ground started shaking again. I got desperate. I swam in denial. I…almost lost him on the job when he saved my life.

Nothing was settled anymore.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C35F3X19
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 2, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1334 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #72,241 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #938 in Gay Fiction
- #2,284 in Gay Romance
- #3,119 in LGBTQ+ Romance (Books)

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Romance Across the Spectrum.

I’m often awkwardly silent or, if the topic interests me, a chronic rambler. In other words, I can discuss writing forever and ever. Fiction, in particular. The love story—while a huge draw and constantly present—is secondary for me, because there’s so much more to writing romance fiction than just making two (or more) people fall in love and have hot sex.

There’s a world to build, characters to develop, interests to create, and a topic or two to research thoroughly.

Every book is a challenge for me, an opportunity to learn something new, and a puzzle to piece together. I want my characters to come to life, and the only way I know to do that is to give them substance—passions, history, goals, quirks, and strong opinions—and to let them evolve.

I want my men and women to be relatable. That means allowing room for everyday problems and, for lack of a better word, flaws. My characters will never be perfect.

Wait…this was supposed to be about me, not my writing.

I'm a writey person who loves to write. Always wanderlusting, twitterpating, kinking, cooking, baking, and geeking. There’s time for hockey and family, too. But mostly, I just love to write.

~Cara.

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Guy Venturi

Extended Families always have issues and love

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023

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Roe is more the main character for this episode of fun and frantic chaos as more little ones compound the lives of Roe and Jake. Sandra has issues with the twins and postpartum depression. Jake's parental disaster team push out venom and blame on their kids, but do not recognize the problem in the mirror. They are happy to suffer together forever.

Roe decided that an Alaskan adventure in survival in the winter for a month with almost now equipment except cameras is a great idea, at least until the winter wind and snow proves how difficult the conditions can be when the cabin is virtually empty except for dirt and a fire place. But they have each other and a few small tools.

It does not take long to recognize the growing dependency on each other and the difficulty of keeping their relationship from appearing in the live stream video as they express true emotions.

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Maureen L.

Love Jake and Roe part II

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023

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I love Cara Dee’s writing, so it’s really no surprise that I would give this book (and the whole series) 5 enthusiastic stars, two thumbs up, all the accolades…

Part II picks up where Part I left off, and is in Roe’s POV. Roe is married to Sandra and they expand their family in this one, so Jake and Roe have five kids between them. One of my very favorite things to read in books is men being good fathers, so I loved the scenes with the kids.

One of the big events from this book is Sandra suffering from post-partum depression after the birth of her twins. I was already not a fan of Sandra from book one, but this really humanized her for me and it’s not something authors write in to characters often. It can be a delicate balance and Cara did this really well.

Again, like in part I, I really liked seeing a chronological, through the years type story for these characters. I would not have wanted to miss them expanding their business and family, going on more trips, success of their podcast or shows, anything.

And the event that finally got them together? That Hurt.

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Gjkm

Of two minds on this one

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024

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This book is exceeded hard to rate. First off, the reality of their complicated lives is through the roof. This isn't a fairy story. This is real life and all its messy, wonderful, painful parts. Yes, they get their HEA, but it ain't fast or easy. Real life work, relationships, and just the world at large conspired to both put them together and make it stick. You do end up rooting for the whole bunch. Side note; the few sex scenes are well done, original and hot AF. Seriously hot. But they aren't the reason for the story but rather just seasoning. This is, at its core, a story about found family and how important that can be.

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sclark521

Oh my goodness, so good!!

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023

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I loved this series. I felt like I was at the movies!! I just loved Jake and Roe! Oh my, poor Roe went through it, but Jake and his family were with all the way. I loved this and loved the ending even better. It was funny, sexy and heart-breaking at times, but they everything to one another!! I loved how well they blended the families. Great book!!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2023

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I keep wanting to call this book “the long-awaited” conclusion to Roe and Jake’s story, but it’s only been a few weeks since the first book came out! But, yeah, I still feel like I waited forever. I’ve so enjoyed my time with these guys and their big family. This story is pretty slow burn, and I feel like it’s more about the relationship and emotions, not just a steamy sex fest. There is steamy sex in it, don ‘t get me wrong, but it’s not really the focus of the story. I can’t get enough Roe and Jake. Honestly I could read a whole episodic series about these guys and their projects. Luckily Cara has a sizable bonus epilogue available on her website which I enjoyed so much as well. Highly recommend these books!

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023

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Geez….Cara knows how to bring out the tears, happy tears, sad tears, the OMG what just happened tears!!! Name emotion and the boom was sure to bring it out!!! So so glad there’s a third book!! This is one of those hard fought for HEAs and this couple is one that will stick with you!! Loved Roa and Jake so so much!,,

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2023

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I thought the previous book broke me but the obstacles they had to go through and the ending to Jake and Roe's story stomped on my heart.
I sobbed, laughed and screamed at them to get their act together.
Told from Roe's POV, we finally get insight into his mind and thought process.
They lived their lives, continued to success and it finally took a near fatal incident for these two men to finally admit their feelings for each other.
They still had a long, rocky road ahead but it was so worth everything they had to suffer in order to achieve their HEA.

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Susan, book lover

Roe gets to tell his side

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023

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After starting from Jake’s point of view this story continues. Roe continues with their saga forward as both Roe and Jake battle their fears and circumstances.

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OMG ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2023

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Okay. I’ll just say that Cara Dee is the BEST author. I was invested in this story right from the start because I had finished Part 1 last night and couldn’t wait to get started on Part 2 today. My emotions were up and down with this one which means it’s the best kind of story... fierce anger at Jake’s parents (mother!) but I don’t want to explain why and give anything away, fierce loathing of Roe’s wife (and I won’t explain why), grateful to all of the characters who supported Jake and Roe on a long journey, and a host of other emotions which all add up to having truly enjoyed this story. I’m sorry it’s done.
Now I understand that there’s a sequel of sorts available online at the author’s store, but sadly it’s not available on KU which I’ve promised myself is the only method I’ll use to download and read books since I’m a voracious reader and the costs add up. So, I guess I won’t find out what happens years down the road when the extended family goes on a trip to Italy. Sigh. Sad.

Cee Bee

Growing Business and Families

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2023

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This is a fast paced follow on from Book 1 with business really booming for Jake and Roe. They’ve expanded their horizons and are travelling further afield. Even taking on the film coverage of a Coast Guard Drug Smuggling intervention at sea.

Unfortunately stuff also happened that sent me into the doldrums. Jake still hadn’t confirmed to himself his sexuality, until a drunken night in Vegas, (where else,) but as the saying goes, ‘what happens in Vegas……..

Roe is dithering about his relationship with his girlfriend.

When both Roe and Jake are injured truths have to be faced and decisions made.

Jake returns to Norfolk to confront his parents and find out the truth.

Book II rolls on with each chapter covering a year, with marriage, childbirths, house moves and new business opportunities, new friends and possible boyfriend material for Jake. Jake and Roe’s working relationship never falters.

When Roe is struggling Jake is there to help as always.

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The pace at which the friendship/relationship grew between Jake and Roe was perfect, it helped make it unshakeable in times of their individual stress and traumas.

Both characters were so easy to connect with and wish for their success and happiness. There were several secondary and side characters that lent extra interest in the background to Jake and Roe’s life.

Cara Dee is one of my must read authors and she has written a separate novella ‘This Won’t Hurt’, it’s 17,000 words that continues where Book II finishes. It can be purchased from Cara’s Shop direct.

Asmost

really liked these 2 books

Reviewed in the Netherlands on August 11, 2023

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I’m a fan of stories with all the emotions, just like in normal life not everything goes smoothly, so I like that in a good book. And these two books, this story had absolutely all the emotions, the angst, the love. I read some comments stating that these two books are not truly m/m but also m/f but I disagree. Yes there are women in these books, an ex of one of the mc’s the wife of an mc. But there is no on page sex between them, so for me this is an m/m. Roe and Jake are great characters just like all the side characters and their kids. I’m not sure the story could have been shorter, it tells Roe and Jake’s story over several years and even though sometimes not much was happening, it was great to read what they were doing and how their friendship evolved. The one thing I’m never a fan of is characters from other books by the author, forced into the story I’m reading. In this book Roe and Jake visit Camassia Cove and meet there Abel and his father from Powerplay and Gray from Auctioned. Skipped this part because while reading it, it felt like page filling and to me it felt like it was not story related. But that’s the only minus point I have. Several times I didn’t want to pick up the book again, afraid the story would end too quick and for me that’s always a good sign.

Soda

If I could 6x ⭐️ this story I would!!

Reviewed in Australia on June 3, 2023

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The number one thing I adore about Cara Dee stories are the crossovers and this story didn’t disappoint (I don’t actually know how she even does it, there must be one heck of a timeline/crossover whiteboard in her office!)

I absolutely LOVED Roe and Jake, but when my all time favourite guys from another book popped into a couple of scenes I was so excited and it just took this story to a whole other level!!

I really wish Roe and Jake were real. I wish Off Topic was real. I wish I was watching them on Netflix for real, reading their coffee table book for real, listening to their podcasts for real.

I wish, I wish, I wish!!!

Such a good story!
These guys had such an uphill trudge for their happy ending but ever step was worth it!!

I loved their found family, I loved their kids, I loved them!!!!

Samantha Lynn

Damn.

Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2023

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Cara Dee, you crazy woman. This duet made me cry, yell, laugh and fall in love. I wasn’t ready at all for these two books to end. I loved the way we got snippets of characters from other books. But I love how she approached and wrote every aspect of this book. Both books in this duet take you on quite the emotional journey and these are seriously the best books she’s ever written. I am just blown away.

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