Final Exam

Con Riley writes well, but the series is becoming too sweet and unrealistic for me. I like a redemption story as much as anyone, but Austin starts the book already 95% redeemed, and the object of his affection, Dom, is so perfect that he qualifies for sainthood. Hugo and [b:Charles 57569079 Charles (Learning to Love, #1) Con Riley https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1622674541l/57569079.SY75.jpg 90157995] may have already been beatified because everything Hugo says is wise, and everything Charles says is supportive (although frequently raunchy too). The question of whether Austin is going to leave Glen Harbor and take a high powered job in London is barely a threat to the HEA because money can't possibly compete with perfect man + adorable child + supportive friends. There are some poignant passages about moving on from grief and forgiving yourself for the choices you made when you were hurting, but they sound like the characters are in a group therapy session. YMMV if you like gentle books with MCs who talk about their feelings a lot. I guess I've just become too cynical to enjoy them.