Cowboy's Omega: Poppy Field Omegas Book 2, Beau Brown

Lex and Stewart start off with a dramatic introduction.  But their interest actually began long before the interrupted confrontation at the bar.  Both men have been secretly hoping to connect beyond the frequent purchase of flannel shirts.  One night gives them an amazing start but complications from the past derail any forward progress they might make with one another.

I enjoyed Stewart and his resolve to friend-zone Lex.  With no explanation from Lex when he disappeared to his sudden reappearance with very little explanation or reassurance that it won't happen again, he's right to do what he does.  You can see the strain on him, though, because all he truly wants is to be loved by this one man.

Lex wants to be that man for Stewart.  But his ties to his family and past are standing in the way of his forever happiness.  He's got some major decisions to make if he has any chance of winning Stewart over and away from any other interested alphas.

It's unclear for most of the story if they can move beyond it and I don't actually feel that there's a solid conclusion on that matter by then end.  There's love to be sure, passion and attraction in spades also, but I don't know if things are truly resolved.  I was hoping for something definitive because it seemed to be that there was a setup for additional drama and I was expecting the big conflict to be something different from what actually happened.  While I appreciated that what happened was significantly lower in the angst department from what my assumptions would have predicted, the overall feeling was kind of a letdown because it felt like something was missing, something concrete about Lex's past versus his present and future.

To be honest, some of my favorite parts included Peter.  Being that he's such a close friend to Stewart he gets to give wonderful advice, incredible advice actually, and they save Stewart from making a huge mistake.  Ever the voice of reason and understanding, Peter is the standout character of the series so far.  His contribution gave a grounding to the roller coaster Lex and Stewart ride throughout their story.  Their passion, a solid cast, and a sweet ending made this an enjoyable addition to the series and a pleasurable read.

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