Home Is Where You Are

Everyone should have a Phil in their life, someone who knew you then and still digs you now and is still willing to put up with your difficult ass! Eric sure got screwed by his colleague/cohabitator, and honestly it was the best thing that could have happened to him, but it takes him awhile to see that. Often times in a romance you find someone returning home begrudgingly because of life circumstances. In this case there was more to the story, and learning the truth helped redeem Eric a little bit in my eyes. Phil is the real hero in this story. He's patient, loyal, and sooo romantic! I loved how he just wanted everything to be right.

The setting was gorgeous and I loved the descriptions of both Eric's city life and how he felt being home. I'm a sucker for someone returning home and realizing there's no better place, and I got my maple-sweet goodness in this happy ending. Nice work by Emjay Haze. I'll look forward to reading more from her.

Read and reviewed for Diverse Reader
A sugar sweet love story.
Eric is devastated. His 'boyfriend' Drew left him and at the same time his mother calls to tell his father had a stroke and they need Eric's help...now!

Phil had a crush for Eric since school time. After all these years he still smitten by him. He works for Eric's parents... and Eric is surprised to see the very handsome Phil... he can't believe his eyes.
They have to take care of the family business.. Phil works hard in the orchard, he is just one with his surroundings. For some reason this is not Eric's favorite place...

Eric asks Phil if he knows a nice pub or bar in the neighborhood... the only bar Phil visits is a gay bar... could this mean that Phil is also gay?
Eric and Phil developed a sweet romance until something unexpected happens.

A very nice written sweet story about love, friendship, family business, also with childhood trauma, jealousy, miscommunication and misunderstanding. All these ingredients together ensures a honest, sweet complete story with a deserved HEA.

Home is Where You Are a well-written sweet story. I love this cover as well.
Eric is dumped and learned of his father being in the hospital in one day. His mom wants him home to help on the Maple farm, but he has is reason's why he doesn't come home much.
Phil is a farmhand and he has always had a crush on the owner's son, Eric.

I love these states of love stories because I learn of states I've never been to and they are descriptive, like going on a vacation. I felt like I was on this Maple farm. I fond that very intriguing. I never really thought of how syrup was produced. I liked the snow on ice parties and really wanted some.

I felt the romance fell behind the scenery, the running of the farm, and the angst Eric felt.
If you like beautiful scenery, lots of description, maple syrup, and a sweet romance this is for you.