
Learning Curve
Life Lessons, Book 4
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Narrated by:
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J.F. Harding
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By:
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Kaje Harper
Mac is afraid he won't recover enough to go back to being a cop; Tony's afraid that he will.
Three months after being injured, Detective Jared MacLean is healing, but he's afraid it may not be enough to go back on the job. He won't give up, though. Being a cop is written deep in Mac’s bones, and he'll do whatever it takes to carry his badge again.
Tony used to wish he could have Mac safely home, but watching his strong husband battle disabilities is far from Tony's dream come true. When Mac is asked to consult on a case involving one of Tony's students, both men will have to face old demons and new fears to find a way to move forward together.
(This is a lightly edited rerelease of the 2013 original, bringing Mac and Tony to their HEA.—content warning for a domestic abuse case, suicide.)
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Nice conclusion
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And what can I say, as we’ve come to a conclusion of Tony and Mac’s story, it’s a bit bittersweet. Though it’s great to see their ending, we’ve built quite a relationship with them. Four books in, we know them well, we’ve been through it all so it’s a little hard to say goodbye.
With that said, this was a wonderful installment in their journey. Mac is grumpily and slowly recovering from his injuries, helping more with the children while he’s off. The more he heals the sooner he gets back to work, which is too fast for Tony and too slow for Mac. Though he’s not back yet, he gets drawn into a case that involves one of Tony’s students. While helping to figure out who the murderer is and where the missing boyfriend is, Mac has to also figure out how to be better present with the children and their care and make time for his husband. He also needs to face his new reality, because he will never be 100% his old self.
I love the acknowledgement that real life means you are often pulled in multiple directions and it is sometimes messy, but through it all, it’s the love that keeps you fighting to get through it and build it together.
It’s never an easy road for these two, but it’s always worth it in the end.
Goodbye to our guys
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Terrific
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Despite Mac being on medical leave, a young man with Mac’s name and number is found at a murder scene and Mac is called in to help consult. The college boy used to be in Tony’s class and the dead man is his father’s boyfriend. He only trusts Mac to make sure his father isn’t immediately suspected because of his sexual orientation. The mystery is interesting in this book, but it features mostly as a background to keep the characters busy.
Most of the angst I felt in the first three books has been eliminated. Sure, Mac and Tony will still struggle. Every couple and family will face problems here and there. Mac’s confidence in his ability to do his job has been shaken; Tony has to deal with his fears and want what’s best for Mac. They have two young kids, Ben and Anna, and Tony is working to adopt Ben. A concern has also risen at school about Tony’s role as the head of the gay-straight alliance. Mac’s family is finally introduced and we learn his childhood wasn’t a happy time. But it does explain why Mac joined the police force and why he wants to help others. There are a lot of things going on for these two, but their relationship is stronger than ever, and they face these problems together.
I have really enjoyed this series. At times, you could definitely tell that the original story was written years before more freedoms were extended towards the LGBTQ community. It doesn’t take away from feeling for these characters and their struggles, though. I am hoping there are more books to come, but if there somehow isn’t, I feel content in my heart with where they are right now. J.F. Harding’s narration was the cherry on top of this awesome sundae. He embodies the characters so well, even the kids, and he really brings the emotions to the next level. I definitely recommend this book and the whole series.
Great story that left me happy
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A Great Conclusion To The Series!
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This is book 4 you do need to read in order to understand as this takes up after last book.
I’m not going to do a deep rundown since I’d have to spoil past books.
Tony and Mack are going through many challenges both separately and as a family.
I’ll say there is a lot going on with Mack’s personal struggles, getting called in to consult on a case, Tony dealing with work issues, a hurting student, Mack’s struggles, Mack has to face family pasts he wants kept buried, and the love between two gay professional men.
If you like police detectives, teachers, established couples, angst, love , cute kids and hot mansex this is for you!
I listened on audio and man I loved this narrator. He really nailed Mack’s challenges, brought forth all the excitement, drama snd many voices. If you can get the audio version I highly recommend it.
Fabulous end to series
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If I could, I’d infuse my 5 stars with flashing lights, trumpets blaring, and a confetti downpour to show how spectacular this series is. ‘Life Lessons’, the series in which this glorious book is the conclusion, tops my must-reads of the year. Kage Harper is an expert at delivering a solid mystery plot along with an emotional and adult romantic relationship between Mac and Tony. I love, love, LOVE this entire series!
Added to Harper’s gorgeous writing is the out-of-this-world amazing voice acting by JF Harding. His heartfelt–and sometimes heartbreaking–performance of Mac’s character brings Harper’s story of two men forming a loving family, despite life’s obstacles, to next-level brilliance. Did I mention I LOVE this series? Harding is a major reason for that.
Okay, no more superfluous adjectives. Really, just go listen to this series. It’s exceptional (couldn't resist--gotta love a thesaurus!).
Love this series! Great conclusion!
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Narrator J.F. Harding does another amazing job in bringing these characters to life. He has a wonderful voice and adds so much to Tony and Mac's story.
Love this series!
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Great Ending to a Great Series
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