Home Truths

A Small Town Romance (Love in Three Lakes, Book 1)

By: Sasha Goldie

Narrated by: Richard Reynolds

Nate’s there to make a deal, but he won’t say no to a tryst....

Nate Semkins’ career is about to skyrocket. All he needs to do is help developers turn one tiny hamlet into a tourist hotspot. When his car breaks down in Three Lakes, it threatens to derail the entire deal. He’s trying to sell Three Lakes, not stay. But the local mechanic might be a nice distraction. His busy career means he only has time for the occasional hookup, not a relationship, but one small-town guy might be able to make him change his ways - if only he is brave enough to face some home truths.

This mechanic will repair a closed-off heart....

Ian Garland is happy to put down roots in Three Lakes and loves the fact that he knows everybody. Then Nate Semkins limps into town with a broken car, and Ian’s world tilts on its axis. They say opposites attract but Ian has already been down that road - and it didn't end well. He promised himself he wouldn't fall for another ambitious man, but the chemistry between them is hot enough to burn. Ian will do anything to save his home and prove to the sexy big-city real estate agent that it has its own kind of charm.

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friends to lovers

I loved seeing Nate change and grow for the better. He and Ian made a sweet couple. I live the small town feel where everybody knows everybody. The author captures it very well. I'm hoping Tyler is okay. I liked that both men were willing to compromise for each other, because love was the important ingredient. I look forward to the next book. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrator did a good job.

Communication...it’s not just a word!

The narrator did a great job.

I have never wanted to shake MC’s so badly!

This is a great story of finding love where you least expect it.

Sweet romance

This was a sweet romance with two likable main characters. My biggest issue was the use of the cliche Big Misunderstanding which would’ve been easily resolved with adult conversation.

Sweet, low angst, well narrated

I enjoyed Nate and Ian's story! They are two guys coming from entirely different backgrounds to help each other realize they were both on the wrong path in life. Characters were relatable, the story was nicely written. It didn't wow me, but I'll definitely read more in the series. It all wrapped up in a very nice HEA... except Tyler... What happened to him?! Maybe he will resurface later in the series. The scene at the very end felt out of place until I realized it was setting up the next book in the series.

Narrator Richard Reynolds did a great job!

There was an audio production issue that drove me crazy, though. The time between chapters was even less than the pause between sentences. Add to that the chapters switching POVs and I struggled to catch up to who was telling each part of the story.

I received an audio copy of this story in exchange for an unbiased review.

Ian and Nate's Small-Town Love Story

'Home Truths' starts off the small-town romance series of 'Love in Three Lakes' with Ian and Nate's story. Ian grew up in small Three Lakes, Oregon and is the mechanic/tow operator in town. Big-city Nate is a realtor with a career-boosting opportunity to sell a large property in Three Lakes. The men meet when Nate's car breaks down outside town. With no place to stay while repairs are made, Ian invites Nate to stay with him in his apartment. Sweet, small-town love happens in short order.

Sasha Goldie has written a good, almost angst-free love story featuring two men who think love is out of reach. After acknowledging feelings for one another, they both begin to realize it's time to give themselves a chance at love. Both Ian and Nate individually begin planning a future with the other man. A small misunderstanding has them wondering if they're making the right choice. Thankfully, the period of miscommunication is brief and they decide to take their shot at a relationship. The character growth in this book is a wonderful highlight.

I enjoyed the narration by Richard Reynolds. His tone is perfectly suited to Goldie's story. This is a new-to-me narrator; I'll be on the lookout for more of his work.

I received a free review copy of this audiobook, at my request. This is my voluntary opinion of it.

Recommended. It's great for your small-town-love craving.