Reveal: Men of Hidden Creek, Season 4

Entertaining, fun, and sexy, with some intensity.Jason, 28, is a NASA Aerospace Engineer with an inferiority complex within himself. He never fits in, and wants to desperately. Channing, 30s, is a Firefighter who loves to help people, so when Jason is getting harassed, he steps in.It turns out the men grew up together as neighbors, so they had a chat.Channing agreed to be his fake boyfriend for a work related team building retreat.The guys get along, and as the time passes with team events, couples dinners and such, Channing is beginning to think he’s bi. Jason brings out feelings he’s never had.Our guys fool around some, first times for new M/M enthusiast, Channing, and virgin, Jason. Both men have never felt the passion and need they do now.Each guy has a friends and family to talk out his issues with, and the advice is solid.Their secret is exposed, and events take a turn. We get a rescue, opinions change, and the bad seed gets his due.I liked each man here, because Channing is a wonderful, steady and strong man, and sweet Jason reexamines his own worth and wants. Together they are terrific.Awesome epilogue !ENJOY !=======

This can be read as a stand-alone even if you are not familiar with the hidden Creek books oh, but it is a sweet and wonderful part of the hidden Creek universe as well. The depiction of a bisexual Awakening is absolutely charming and totally avoids the reductive gay for you stereotypes that pop up in some other books, as is the depiction of questioning gender as an adult. The main characters are so adorable together and the plot line itself is fast paced but not overwhelmingly so.

This is the story of Jason and Channing. I absolutely loved this story. I loved how the author brought it to attention that you have to love yourself before you can have a committed relationship. This book is so easy and fun to read. I loved the little twists and turns that kept you turning the pages. Great great read.I received this book as an Arc and I am reviewing it voluntarily.

I give the story 5 stars but the lack of good editing brings it down a star.Watching The MCs learn more about themselves and become their true selves was wonderful. This is the best storyline of season 4 so far!

This was absolutely wonderful, I could not put it down! No TV tonight until I finished this book! This Author has you turning those pages with a surprise at every turn! Definitely a must read, so many thanks Honey Bee 🐝📚💙🔥🎭🎶

I was gifted the audio file of this book, that I write a review was not required, but I gotta, oh yeah, I GOTTA!!I have not READ this book, just listened, so if my review lines blur, I’m sorry, but I’m not sure I can split the narration from the story itself, and I ususally at least TRY to.Jason is a geek, a rocket scientist for God’s sake. Channing, a firefighter. They really don’t have much in common, other than a childhood of living next door to each other. So when Channing rescues Jason from the taunting that is a constant in his life from the guys at work, Jason does the only thing he thinks of, and asks Channing to be his *fake* boyfriend for a weekend work retreat. And Channing, the darling that he is, of course, says yes!Oh! I LOVED these guys! I really did!Jason is out and mostly proud. The guys at work make it hard for him though. Channing has only ever been with girls. But he thinks nothing of touching Jason, kissing him! Channing is, quite possibly, my favourite Ms Welch character! I loved how, while things creep up on Channing, when he questions them, to his best friend, Remi is, like *duh* well of course you are bisexual, you silly man!When it all hits the fan, and their *fake* relationship is discovered, I loved how both men, separately and independently of each other, decided that they would wait for the other to make their own minds up, whether they wanted *this* to be real. Even if it meant they broke their hearts and had to walk away from the other. They did, of course they did, but it was painful but beautiful listening, as Jason dug deep into himself and found his TRUE self, not the one he THOUGHT he should be.Nick J Russo narrates this book. And he does a cracking job!His voices for Jason and Channing are different and distinctive, showing the marked differences in the lives so far. His reading voice is clear and even, and its part of why I love this narrator so much: his deep clear reading voice. You know the one, the one is telling the story. It makes for such easy listening, to a deaf head like me.The voices for ALL the characters are clear, and I had no trouble keeping up with multi person conversations. I am intrigued by several of the supporting cast now, simply because of the voices that Russo gives them here! Remi and Kris especially! Harrison too.Russo gets over all of Jason wish that they can work this out, that it be real. He gets over all of Channing’s dawning realisation of his true feelings for Jason, and we get all that love pouring out.A narrator can only read the words they have been given, though and Ms Welch smashes this one out the park! Well, that was what I *THOUGHT* when I finished listening to this, I thought this was my favourite of this author so far. But before writing THIS review, I read Homeward Bound (Pine Cove #3) and now?? I can’t split them!So, thank you, Ms Welch, for making the start of my work day a little more pleasant and thank you to Mr Russo for bringing these men to my ear (singular, like, cos one don’t work!)5 full and oh so very cute stars for the book and the narration.**same worded review will appear elsewhere**

I truly dislike bullies but I love how the characters deal with it. I love how they learn to grow, trust and believe in what the other is saying. I love how they both come into themselves, be in how they see themselves or present themselves.I have to admit that I wish we had seen more of Carmen because the glimpses we get make me think she is friends with the Grannies. Maybe we will see her more in the future.

Love this series of books and all the men of Hidden Creek. Poor Jason lacked confidence and his work atmosphere was toxic. His old neighbour helps him out by pretending to be his boyfriend for a work retreat. Channing so did not realise he was bi until he was with Jason. Enjoyed this story.

This book ticks alllll my boxes!✅ childhood besties reconnecting✅ fake boyfriend✅ sexuality epiphany✅ cute kitty (named CRANKSHAFT! I mean, 😍)✅ cameos from Kris and Remi (Ashes, season 2)✅ snarky sister/cousin giving “duh” advice✅ learning to be yourself(✅ doggy!)✅ homophobic bullies get what they deserve✅ sweet, supportive guys developing a cute relationship✅ hotness. You know what I meanHJ Welch knocks it out of the park again with this, her fourth Hidden Creek book. Jason is a sweetie, so little confidence though - he just needs someone to see him! Channing is your hot firefighter with a caring streak a mile wide and a slight hangup on not being just a pretty face. Their support group, many of whom we’ve met elsewhere in Hidden Creek, step in to help when they get in their own way. I love a good ‘community’ read! And they’re so cute together!!Why are you still here? Buy now!Received as an ARC. The above is my honest review.