Adam
I’m done with men. After going through exactly one hundred guys, I’m certain there’s something wrong with me. That’s why I packed up and took myself to the lake cabin. I needed a summer to work on me without any hint of romance.
However, my resolve for a boy-free summer quickly fades when a lost dog finds me on the trail and leads me back to his gorgeous owner, Mateo. He’s unlike anyone I’ve ever met. And he’s blind. But somehow, he sees me better than anyone else and the heat between us is electric and irresistible. When my friends tell me I must practice being open and honest in a relationship, I immediately think of Mateo. To my surprise, he agrees to be my fake boyfriend as long as we both get the bedroom benefits to go with it. Everything quickly becomes easy, fun, and full of long nights wrapped in each other’s arms. There’s only one problem: I think I’m falling in love with him.
Mateo
For the past five years, it’s just been me and my seeing-eye dog, Bessie. I tried to date, but once a guy finds out I’m blind, he’s gone. So I just gave up, resolving to be happy alone despite what anyone else says. However, when Bessie returns with a gorgeous man in tow, I find myself completely smitten.
However, Adam has a boatload of baggage. But the sound of his smile enchants me and a single hand on his cheek tells me he’s about as handsome as they come. It was all too easy to fall into bed with him once he suggested a fake relationship. The only problem is, I’m falling for him.
How do I convince Adam to give me the chance to make him happy when he’s made it clear our relationship is only temporary?
If breaking hearts were a sport, Adam would need a trophy cabinet by now. Shallow doesn’t even begin to describe his approach to relationships. With a hundred dates under his belt and the same number of post-date dumpings, it might be time for some self-reflection. Adam’s story is not just a cautionary tale but also an adventure of emotional growth.
Mateo’s love life seems equally dismal but for different reasons. Being blind, he often finds people give up too soon. Loneliness wraps around him tighter than a sweater that’s shrunk in the wash. He’s convinced that his condition will forever hold him back from finding true love and acceptance.
Enter “Otter Heart,” a heartwarming tale that teaches us about opening up. When Adam and Mateo’s worlds collide, it’s like fireworks on a Fourth of July. Instead of letting their insecurities define them, they learn the magic of sharing feelings and taking emotional risks.
So, if you’re in the mood for a love story that’s more about the inner journey than the outwardly perfect facade, “Otter Heart” should be at the top of your reading list. You’ll find yourself believing in the power of love to heal and transform even the most resistant hearts.
About The Author
Atreus Rosewood is a gay romance author living in the United States with his two boyfriends, two cats, and all the beaches he could ask for. He writes constantly to the detriment of all else and that’s just the way he likes it.
