REVIEW: The Rivals of Copper County by May Archer (Copper County #2)

- November 20, 2024

THE RIVALS OF COPPER COUNTY

Copper County - Book Two

by May Archer

Release Date: November 19, 2024

Review

You’ll smile the whole way through this story. Watt and Jasper were best friends as teenagers, but rivals too. Rivalry was their love language. When they were pulled apart, assumptions were made, hearts were hurt, and twenty years later they are reeling from seeing each other again.

Try as they might to steer clear, they are both drawn to each other, and it doesn’t take long for the rivalry to start up again. And it’s a lot of fun!!

They are both easy to love and though they struggle a bit to find their footing, there’s no over-the-top drama or misunderstandings (which, love!).

I also highly recommend the audiobook because…Michael Dean. The man knows his stuff, and always does a fantastic job of May Archer’s stories.

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Synopsis

My childhood friend. My biggest rival. The only man I’ve ever wanted.

If there were a prize for the most contented man in Copper County, I’d win it every time. I’ve got my business. My son. My family. My friends… and no romantic prospects, sure, but only because I don’t need any. My life’s great as it is. Seriously. Could not be better. I’m practically bleeding serenity over here.

At least until Jasper Wrigley shows up in Copper County after twenty years–as my son’s temporary hockey coach, no less, though the man could barely lace up his skates back in the day–and throws my carefully ordered life into chaos.

Once upon a time, magnetic, confident Jasper was my best friend and greatest rival, and his summer visits to town were the best part of my year. Our competitions were fierce. Our dares were thrilling. We talked about everything under the sun, and he made me believe in the possibility of a bright, hazy future somewhere just out of reach.

But then he left, and I grew up. Now the last thing I need is Jasper back in my space, provoking me, challenging me, and making me question… freaking everything.

Like whether my life’ss as perfect as I claim.

Like whether I’m as straight as I think.

Like whether there might be something better than “contentment” out there for me if I’m brave enough to look for it.

And whether the man who was always my greatest rival… might just be the love of my life.

About May Archer

May is an M/M author who lives in Boston. She spends her days raising three incredibly sarcastic children, finding inventive ways to drive her husband crazy, planning beach vacations, avoiding the gym, reading M/M romance, and occasionally writing it.

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