"Don't confuse my lack of experience for lack of understanding. I know what I want. I know who I am. I know what matters, and I know what doesn't. The only thing that you need to know is, being attracted to other men doesn't change a single thing, because it's only ever been you."
Ache is an emotionally heartbreaking journey that gives you all the feels.
Jordan and Gael have been best friends since kindergarten and have an inseparable bond. Jordan was kicked out of his house after coming out to his parents and Gael's family took him in. Jordan has been in love with Gael forever but he is his straight best friend who is engaged to a woman. Jordan plans a bachelor party in Las Vegas for Gael which proves to be a life-changing trip for everyone.
Jordan and Gael's story is an emotionally beautiful journey. I experienced all the feels and could not put the book down. There is humour, banter, secrets, and a whole lot of love. Jordan and Gael were combustible together and you can feel their connection to each other flowing off the page. My heart broke for Gael, Jordan and Elena for everything they all went through but was so happy when Jordan and Gael finally got their happily ever after.
Marley Valentine has been on my list of authors to read for a very long time and I am glad that I finally picked up one of her books. I will be reading more from her in the near future.
"I have learned to love you from afar, and I'm begging you please, please let me love you up close."
5 Maple Leafs … Ache by Marley Valentine is an m/m best friends to lovers romance told from the first-person point-of-view of the main characters Jordan and Gael with a few chapters from Elena's point-of-view.
*Triggers … Cheating, Miscarriage (mention)*
*advanced copy requested and honestly reviewed on behalf of Canadian Girl Book Blog*
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