Welcome to Hurt/Comfort in romance – a term I found out about when I began to write fan fiction *mumbles mumbles* years ago. My first ever fan fiction featured a man on the run who’d been shot and the doctor he kidnaps to help him.
One definition of Hurt/Comfort is – A genre of fan fiction in which a character receives comfort from another after or while suffering injury, illness, or a traumatic experience.
Always, Single Dads 4, has a strong hurt/comfort theme, and also The Ranchers Son which has a strong amnesia storyline and which will always be one of my most favourite of all my books 🙂
Always
Lives change in an instant, but with family found and forever love, there is always hope.
Impetuously putting his life on the line, Adam saved a child trapped in a car wreck and suffered career-ending injuries. Living with chronic pain, and at his lowest moments, he had friends who wouldn't let him give up, a family who had his back, and even though his future was different from what he'd always planned, he at least had hope. When Cameron and Finn land on his doorstep, he never dreamed that he would fall in love with the small family or that maybe he'd get to be a hero again.
Cameron goes from being a devoted husband to a single dad overnight. With his neatly planned future in ruins, he will do anything to make a new life for his son, even if it means moving to the other side of the country. Renting a room from Adam is the first step in making a home for him and Finn, but falling for the former firefighter was never part of the plan.
The shadows from Cameron's past might take a long time to touch this fragile future, but will he have to face the consequences alone when they do? Or will there always be hope?
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The Rancher’s Son
A man without memories and a heartbroken cop who never gave up hope.
Waking up in the hospital after a brutal beating, John Doe has no memory of who he is or who attacked him. The police find no clues to his identity, and he can't recall anything useful—except for the name Ethan and a recurring image of a place from his dreams: Crooked Tree. These two cryptic words are his only lead.
With his family at the center of a loss, Detective Ethan Allens has never stopped working on the cold case of two boys who vanished twelve years ago. When a report with potential new leads crosses his desk, Ethan heads to the hospital. The man he finds isn't his brother, but he holds the key to unraveling the mystery of the past.
As they delve into a web of forgotten memories and hidden truths, they must confront the real demons of the past. Against all odds, a connection forms between them, but if they find the truth, will it destroy their future?
Set against the rugged backdrop of Crooked Tree Ranch, Montana, this is a story of hope, resilience, and unexpected love.
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I’m currently reading a hurt/comfort book. It’s bringing up all the emotions that make me avoid many books like this unless I am looking for a good cry. The one thing I can say is I always note who has written an excellent story because while I feel wrung out and know that I won’t be likely to reread a book, I still recognize that excellent storytelling and the author’s ability to pull emotions out of me. I read The Rancher’s Son years ago and it was definitely one of those stories.
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I’m another who enjoys hurt/comfort books (along with many other types of books). Best wishes on the release of your new book!
The Rancher’s Son is one of my fav hurt/comfort type books. Love your western stories.
randamm19@hotmail.com
Hurt/comfort books are not really my thing
Single Dads books are so incredible
The Rancher’s Son. slsherck12@gmail.com
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Always
trekenjosh@aol.com
I look forward to read Always (Single Dads 4). I have read and/or listened to several of your books. I have many favorites which are too many to list. I will say the Montana series is very good and Ranchers Son was one of the best!
Jfair59@outlook.com
Love hurt/comfort books!
Galaxies and Oceans was probably the most intense hurt/comfort book I read last year.
I really enjoyed The Rancher’s son
Love the Single Dads series!
Been waiting a long time for the follow up to Winter Cowboy.
ALWAYS looks intense but intriguing!
I believe I will be reading Rancher’s Son very soon. <3
I have read and reread the Crooked Tree series. I used to live in Wyoming, near Montana, and the stories rang true to me of the kind of life you will find the folks there living. They are very good books.
I really enjoy the hurt/comfort theme ❤️
Always looks great!
I loved so much The Rancher’s Son!!! This series is amazing!
Hi i don’t use Amazon at all. Xx
Love Always. Love hurt/comfort books. colby69@verizon.net
Love hurt/comfort books! Can’t wait for more releases from you!
Love your books
Always
Lori.macnabb@yahoo.ca
I so enjoyed Montana – The Crooked Ranch Series and I’m sure I’m going to enjoy Always…
I so enjoyed Montana – The Crooked Ranch Series, I think it’s time for a reread, and I’m sure I’m going to enjoy Always…
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The Rancher’s Son
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Always, I love the Single Dads series. 💜
I enjoy the Single Dads Series and looking forward to reading Always.
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Always looks interesting 😊
Always is one of my favorite books.
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The Rancher’s Son
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I love hurt/comfort but amnesia and related memory loss is not a favorite. It is particularly traumatizing for me and I have no idea why. dwndrgn@hotmail.com
Love all types of books. You bring joy into my life with how you make your characters come to life. Earleen
Love reading your books. But Stan in your hockey 🏑 series oh sooo good
I loved The Rancher’s Son. This whole series has a special place in my heart!
Just recently read Always and loved every minute of it.
I haven’t read any books as since I’m a new subscriber. Would love to read and review the author’s books in print format including.
Thanks for post.
don.stewart@zoominternet.net
Always was a wonderful book. I have loved all the Single Dads books.
jadonamitchell13@outlook.com
The Rancher’s Son
Ooh! Love The Rancher’s Son!
ursadiana@gmail.com
I don.t buy ebooks from Amazon. Only Barnes and Nob;el.
Always <3 <3
I recently read a hurt/comfort book from Jason Collins titled Scars. It was really good even though that’s not my favorite sub genre of MM fiction. I love fun, light-hearted MM rom coms and straight to gay. And pretty much any type of MM with lots of sexy times. Those are awesome.
I’m headed to Montana at the end of May, so I’m setting up my kindle for multiple Montana related MM romance that I can read on the plane and when we are on the ranch, since the internet is so spotty. I’m looking forward to reading The Rancher’s Son.
I keep seeing Always (Single Dads 4) in my suggestions. I haven’t read the previous books in this series and would like to. I believe I have at least one of them in my Kindle Book Wishlist.
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I just bought Always, and can’t wait to dive in.
I’m looking forward to Always. Just waiting for it to be on KU.
Always…looking forward to all your books…
I buy ebooks from both iTunes and Amazon. Single Dads is on my list of books to read.. right now I’m re-reading the hockey books 💕
Hurt/comfort is definitely a favorite theme for me
I loved all the Single Dads’ stories and am considering starting the Boyfriend for Hire series based on the description of #7
I loved both of these books! I loved the Montana series and the Single Dads Series.
kathyj1986@gmail.com
My shopping hierarchy is
from the author
from the publisher
from smashwords
from kobo
from amazon
but there again, I have the time to play favouorites
Always
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The Rancher’s son
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I buy 99% of my books on Amazon
I’ve read both of these and enjoyed them very much…
The Rancher’s Son looks great.
Loved The Rancher’s Son and can’t wait to get to Always!
The Ranchers Son was one of the first hurt/comfort books I read and now it is my all time favorite trope to read especially when it’s a hard earned HEA.
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Always
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Always sounds like a great book.
I don’t normally read hurt/comfort, but Always looks good.
Always sounds like a great Hurt/Comfort read! 😘💕
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The Montana – Crooked Tree Ranch series, as well as The Rancher’s Son, is on my TBR list! sheriobrien67@gmail.com
I’m looking forward to Always and need to catch up on the series!
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Ta for the update on all the books! Hadn’t heard of the term and definition of what Hurt/Comfort is but definitely looking forward to learning more from the Crooked Tree Ranch series! Cheers, Glenn
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Always sounds amazing! @DolphinBaby1369@aol.com
‘The Lancaster Falls’ series is one of my favorites of all time. The tension is incredible throughout.
A recently read book is ‘As the Crows Fly’ by A.L. Lester. I loved the two main characters and how they came together.
Always
Always… I am really looking forward to reading i!
hurt/comfort tends to stress me out. lol I have to be in the right space for it.
I really love the Single Dads series and did a re-read of them all as soon as Always came out so I wouldn’t miss any nuances (yay I spelled that right w/o using spell correct/autocorrect unlike the word spelled lmao).
Brandi
Montana is a great series. Have passed them on to a friend and now she is hooked on those and and hockey.
I love hurt/comfort romances and will definitely check out The Rancher’s Son on Amazon.
Always – karadg@hotmail.com
I have so many of your books, have been reading you for years. I do look forward to your serial The Gardener and the Marine. It is such a good story.
I love hurt/comfort like The Rancher’s Son, but have to be in the right mood & headspace to read them. The series is definitely on my TBR list. missmishka@aol.com
Always. I really enjoy your books! randamm19@hotmail.com
I really enjoy your books. Looking forward to reading Always.
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I loved The Rancher’s Son, and all of your books.
I love your hurt/comfort books but then I love all your books. Hurt/comfort is one of my favorite themes.
Always – ♥️♥️ I love the single Dads series!
I always buy Amazon
alkc87@yahoo.com
I use Amazon but very reluctantly. Their treatment of workers is horrible. I’m looking for another platform that has as many books and can be easily shared with my husband and haven’t found one yet.
i haven’t read either yet. Both looks great. I do use Amazon but i prefer using other sites more.
I have read all your hurt for comfort books and am eagerly waiting for the next release.
I use Kindle unlimited mostly, but also buy books if I really liked them.
I enjoy all your books. I love single dad series books. I loved thr Rancher’s Son and look forward to Always
I read and enjoy everything you write. susan.rawlings3@gmail.com
specksus.js@gmail.com
Always, I love the Single Dads series. 💜
Rancher’s Son sounds great. I thought I had it but must have thought about getting it but never did. I mainly use Amazon because people are always giving me gift cards and I have 2 Kindles. heath0043 at gmail dot com
I love hurt/comfort. I can’t wait to read The Rancher’s Son”
I love hurt/comfort books, and Always is on my tbr list! (which is admittedly probably lonfger than should be…)
The Rancher’s Son
The Ranchers Son
I am fairly new and enjoying the single Dad stories
Love your hockey series
ksparkey101@aol.com
I love all your books!!
Very interested in reading The Rancher’s Son. Honestly didn’t realize there was a name for this type of book but Hurt/Comfort definitely is fitting
Always
The Ranchers Son was amazing I need to read the Dads series. I love Hurt Comfort
ALWAYS intrigues me! jimweems06@gmail.com