Keep Swimming Paperback – August 17, 2014

Cary Whitmore is a single gay man with a three year old he's raising on his own after his long term partner left him early on in the pregnancy. They had made the decision to have a child, found the surrogate and gotten pregnant. But Cary's ex left him alone and struggling for reasons that reveal themself in the book, which just make you hate the guy even more. Cary's number one focus is little Gus and then his business the Dog Barkery. He hasn't dated since before Gus was born, and rarely hooks up. But there is something about the tall blonde that volunteers at the animal shelter that piques Cary's interest. When he meets his best friend out at a local gay bar for a drink, the last person he expects to see is Heath, the spine tingling sexy man from the shelter.Heath Cummings swings both ways, he's the if I'm interested in them the plumbing doesn't matter, type. Having married his best friend when they were young, dumb and got knocked up... only to loose the baby and almost his best friend, he has a strict 'no children' policy for the people he plays with. Yes, I said plays with, because Heath is out for numero uno only and the words commitment, love, and emotion are not in his vocabulary. That is until one tall, dark and handsome single father gets under his skin.A chance encounter ends with Cary in Heath's lap sans clothing at the Barkery, in Cary's office, and the two decide to use each other for weekly tire rotations. The sex is off the charts amazing, but soon both men find themselves getting more attached than the situation calls for. Cary is worried about bringing anyone into Gus's life, or falling in love with an emotionally unavailable man that will no doubt break his heart in the end. Heath is completely blown away by Cary, Gus and the every growing feelings he has for both of them. He didn't think he was capable of the love that he is starting to feel. And it scares the living crap out of him, literally. But communication is not either of these men's strong suit from the start, and one miscommunication too many threatens to implode their already fragile "friendship".What an adorable, slightly angsty, definitely sexy, just a little quirky, sarcastic and emotional love story this was! I LOVED the inner monologue playing in Heath's mind at the start of the story. Boehme has this knack for creating realistically flawed characters and impossible relationships that turn into down to earth, good old fashioned love stories. Both men struggle for various reasons throughout, some of their reasons align while they also have very different reasons to doubt not only their ability to love, but to be loved as well. Boehme brought the emotions and the passion to the pages and had me hooked from the start and praying these two would pull their heads out of their {insert appropriate word here} and just commit to each other already!This is a must read for those that like a story that makes you "feel" because Keep Swimming will keep you reading, and feeling until the end. I was standing up in my bed screaming at my kindle toward the end, and then I was laughing and fist pumping the air. I seriously got into this book.

This is the first author I turn to when I want to read a complicated, emotional read and this book does not disappoint! This story is so unfailingly honest, it is impossible not to feel for the characters. You cannot help but to care what happens to them and wishing for their happily ever after. I loved this book from page 1.Cary is a single parent of an adorable toddler named Gus. He had been in a relationship with Marshall and when they decided to have a kid, everything seemed great. That was until Marshall's seed would not work and they had to use Cary's. Marshall left when the weight of not having it be his kid was too much. Cary was jaded, and decided to just raise Gus alone and not look for a relationship.Heath is a bisexual free spirit who isn't looking for more than a hook up to meet his needs. He had been married very young because his girl had gotten pregnant. When she miscarried, they realized it would not work, and they split up. They made better friends than lovers and all was well. Heath owns a fishing company, and he works on an oil rig so he stays in the closet to protect himself.When the two of them take their flirting to the next step, neither is ready for how it feels and they both make a lot of mistakes. But the final straw is when Heath gets caught in a compromising situation. Can they fight hard enough for each other? Or are they doomed from the get go? Can anything work out with the fact that Cary has a son so he is a package deal? What would you fight for?This book will take your emotions for a ride. Just to warn you, when you get to chapter 14, be sure to grab some Kleenex. You are going to need them. This book is so filled with the raw realities of life, you feel like these characters are friends. Grab this book, it is an incredible read!

When his partner of four years leaves Cary Whitmore unexpectedly, Cary has to grow up fast to raise the little boy they were expecting together. Gus Whitmore is the light of Cary's life and you can tell that in everything he does.Enter Heath Cummings. He works on an offshore oil rig and volunteers at the dog shelter that Cary's neighbor and friend owns. He's the eternal bachelor. He doesn't want a relationship or kids. He's got a different girl on his arm every time Cary sees him, but Cary can't help but look. Heath is hot and he looks at Cary like he wants to eat him, but Cary knows he couldn't get involved with Heath because he's not about to become the next notch on Heath's headboard.Except sometimes things don't happen the way you want them to, but 'sometimes things work out the way they are supposed to.' Heath and Cary can't keep their hands off of each other and Gus worms his way into Heath's heart too. Watching their relationship unfold with all of its bumps and curves is amazing and heartbreaking. Cary is incredibly insecure about Heath's exes (the were mostly one night stands of sorts since he doesn't really do relationships but he was married at one point) and about the fact that he is bisexual.It's a valid concern for Cary, but I'm really glad that Kade made it Cary's issue and didn't make Heath a cheater, because I'm sick to death of the stereotypical bisexual who can't keep it in his pants, regardless of the sexual partner's gender.This book hit me in a place I wasn't expecting and broke me hard, but the ending. *sobs*Another easy 5 star for me from Kade. Everyone should give it a try.

I found this story very endearing. I love the characters and storyline. it was great to read about a single gay guy and his son. can't wait for the next book.

I liked Carey and heath and their story of lust,friendship,jelousy,and of course love.the added bonus of little Gus just made the story familyy.

I've read three of this authors books and enjoyed them all. I look forward to my next one.

Thank you KadeI am looking forward to the next in the series

great story