We met him briefly in the first book but his role is hugely expanded here for reasons I won’t go into because they run into spoiler territory. One character get a spotlight on him here and that’s Glenn Holloway. It works for me, and I just find them hot. I don’t specifically categorize it because I get it with this couple. Between Stef and Rand’s cousins, Stef and a few local homophobes, plus all the amazing Stef and Rand sexy interaction.

It all becomes necessary to know them better as people and as part of the ranch to get Stef settled deeper into ranch life and as a permanent fixture there as a half of the Rand/Stef couple. We get to see more of life on the Diamond, the secondary characters, and Rand’s extended family. This time for the doubting ranch hands who are not only a cornerstone of the ranch’s success but have become part of the family there as well. That means that Stef’s need to make a commitment to Rand and the ranch will come into play yet again.

With their past histories, their complication personal dynamics, and a somewhat messy family relationships about to push into their lives, things are going to get lively…Mary Calmes style. Sounds great, right? With Rand and Stef nothing is ever that easy. Stef is now teaching at a community college and the ranch is becoming more self sufficient as Rand expands his business with Stef’s help. Rand and Stef have settled into life on the Red Diamond, well, sort of. They have from the first story, Timing, and the joy and satisfaction I got from reading this sequel returned all over again.Īfter the Sunset moves the time frame for the series ahead two years. Something about Rand and Stef just resonate with me. Honestly, I think I’ve loved it even more. I first read After the Sunset (Timing #2) by Mary Calmes when it came out in 2011, so I wondered how I would feel about it diving into this couple and series the second time around.

When Stef gets the chance to prove his devotion, he doesn’t hesitate-despite the risk to his health-and Rand takes the opportunity to show everyone that sometimes life’s best surprises come after the sunset. Finally, after recognizing how unfair he’s being, Stef makes a commitment, and Rand is over the moon. Rand wants him home on the ranch Stef wants an exit strategy in case Rand ever decides to throw him out. But the course of true love never does run smooth. Two years after riding off into the sunset with ranch owner Rand Holloway, Stefan Joss has made a tentative peace with his new life, teaching at a community college.

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