Cactus Heart (Whynot 1) by Clio Evans-review tour

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In the small West Texas town of Whynot, why not fall for your brother’s two best friends—even if it means risking a broken heart?

Two years ago, I moved back to the dusty small town I used to call home. Every day that goes by is the same until two men I have no business wanting turn my life upside down.

Levi Rayburn. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the ex-hockey player, but now he’s back in Texas—hotter and more rugged than ever.

Mateo Jimenez. The mustached firefighter is sexy, sweet, and has been there for me more times than I can count.

The only problem? As my overprotective brother’s best friends—Levi and Mateo are completely off limits.

At least, they should be…

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REVIEW: 🌵💞Because WHYNOT? 💞🌵

Cactus Heart is the first installment in the Whynot series by Clio Evans. This book had me in an absolute state as soon as it hit my Kindle. A small-town, why choose, brothers besties romance, sign me right the heckie up! This is a queer romance friend, if that’s not your cuppa…well you know what to do.

Now I’m sure you’re thinking, “what a weirdo this chick must be..” Why yes, I live in all things “weird” but so does our main girl Avery. Avery is a Whynot native and surrounded by her two older (and far too over protective) brothers; Austin and Dallas. (I so hope they get books btw) She is a free spirit, a painter, a woman who knows what she wants, but also a woman that no man in the state of Texas is allowed to date. After moving back to her small-hometown of Whynot, and an end to a VERY bad relationship, Avery is more than ready to get on with her life, even if that means she has to be single forever.

Well life has other plans for her.

Levi is a hockey player, good at his job, but utterly miserable. When he finally decides he needs a break, he packs up and heads to the one place and the one person who still means something to him. Whynot Texas and his childhood friend Austin. When he arrives into town, he is surprised to find not one, but two people waiting there for him. Mateo is a local hero, a fire fighter and all around good guy, not to mention he’s been in love with Avery since he laid eyes on her two years ago. Afraid to go after the woman who is his best friend’s little sister, he stays close to her in the only way he can, as a friend. When the addition of Levi arrives in the small-town, it gives him the nudge he finally needs to make his move on Avery. But Avery isn’t the only one he wants now. He wants Levi too, and so does Avery.

What a read! I loved this story so much. There is drama, there is pain, there is growth, there are tears, and oh my gawd there is spice! The characters’ relationship with each other, the way they learn to open up to one another and be vulnerable, to share their secrets, their wants, then communicate in a way that allows them to come to a consensual place for their sexual wants and needs. (kinky spreadsheets anyone?) Each of the three have their hang-ups and trauma, each needing something from the other and willing to learn and grow together. Mateo, Levi and Avery really make up a beautiful throuple together and make for an even better read. Along with the fantastic BDSM scenes there is also the family drama from Avery’s Mom and brothers, her grief from her father and don’t forget about Levi and his soul searching as I like to call it. All this culminates in a wonderful HEA that just brought such delight to my soul. Here is hoping the rest of the series can top Cactus Heart.

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Reviewed by Sarah

Clio Evans is the author of the Creature Cafe Series, Warts & Claws Series, Three Fates Mafia Series, Galactic Gems Series, and more. A lover of myths, legends, BDSM, coffee, and the supernatural-Clio enjoys writing monsters that love harder than they bite. Clio also loves small town romance and is excited to be expanding genres. She’s from Austin, Texas, and living their best life creating art, drinking coffee, and writing kinky romance.

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