Slick's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 4.5 STARS 
 Review copy provided for an honest review 
 I've been a big fan of the Tucker Spring's series and Where Nerves End is a stellar addition to an already great series. Two men brought together by circumstance, become roommates and eventually so much more. This is a book about discovering who you are, admitting your weakness, accepting help, and realizing that coming to terms with your sexuality is not the end of the world. At times I wasn't sure how their journey would end but getting there was very interesting. 
 Life has been rough for bar owner Jason Davis; he fighting chronic pain from an injury, his life partner moved on to greener pastures, he lost his business partner, his bar is on the verge of going under, and he's worried he'll lose his home. At the advice of a friend and worried he's becoming more and more dependent on his prescription pain killers, he agrees to see an acupuncturist and while the man makes the pain in his shoulder better he can't help the lust that he feels every time the man puts his hands on him. 
 As a single dad Michael Whitman is struggling to make ends meet so when his patient Jason who is also a friend of a friend suggests a roommate arrangement he accepts knowing it will help him out and help Jason afford the treatments he needs for his shoulder. But Michael is struggling more and more with something he's held at bay for all of his adult life and living with Jason just makes things that much harder. 
 There was no denying Jason's attraction to Michael but when their mutual friend Seth tell Jason that Michael is as straight as they come he has no choice but to believe him. But Jason begins to notice the way Michael studies men's bodies and has an idea that while he may not be gay there's a good chance he's bi-curious. As their friendship turns to more complications shut it down before it even has a chance to begin but realizing he may be giving up his chance at happiness Michael decides it's time to face what he's known about himself but never shared with anyone. 
 This is one of those books that makes you realize how other people's actions and words can really alter a person's life. I felt for Michael who had been denying his sexuality all of his adult life because he feared what his parents and their friends would think or do. It was hard for him to accept, to put himself out there, and to share even with those he was closest to. I hated that Jason was so conflicted and that Michael's struggle only made him stress more and his pain worse especially because he didn't want to ask for Michael's help. I hated that they had to struggle so hard to be together but I admired Michael for finally accepting and deciding to move forward with his life despite fearing the consequences. 
 This was an emotionally charged story and one that I will revisit often. The characters, their struggle, the acceptance from those who mattered most, and the feeling of joy as they embrace their future makes Where Nerves End one of my favorite books in the Tucker Springs series.