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The Guy in the Window Paperback – November 5, 2019
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I was in the middle of my divorce when Adam messaged me. I believe his exact words were, “Hi. I think you’re my dad’s brother. Would you like to get to know me?”
My brother and I had never been close, so I’d only met his adopted son a few times when he was very young. Instinct told me to ignore the message, and I did. For a few days. It took an exhausting fight with my soon-to-be ex-wife and half a bottle of whiskey for me to change my mind.
Adam first became “sort of my nephew.” Next, he became the guy who helped me find an apartment in the building next to his. He was a sweet, cheerful young man doing his best to raise his four-year-old daughter, which led to him becoming the guy who wanted to help me patch up my relationship with my own daughter.
Then one night as I got ready for bed, I looked across the alleyway to the next building, where I saw him getting ready for bed too.
I couldn’t look away to save my life.
It was the night he also became the guy in the window.
- Print length210 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateNovember 5, 2019
- Dimensions5.25 x 0.48 x 8 inches
- ISBN-101705635415
- ISBN-13978-1705635414
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- Publisher : Independently published
- Publication date : November 5, 2019
- Language : English
- Print length : 210 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1705635415
- ISBN-13 : 978-1705635414
- Item Weight : 8 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.48 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,149,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4,557 in LGBTQ+ Romance (Books)
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About the author

Romance Across the Spectrum.
I’m often awkwardly silent or, if the topic interests me, a chronic rambler. In other words, I can discuss writing forever and ever. Fiction, in particular. The love story—while a huge draw and constantly present—is secondary for me, because there’s so much more to writing romance fiction than just making two (or more) people fall in love and have hot sex.
There’s a world to build, characters to develop, interests to create, and a topic or two to research thoroughly.
Every book is a challenge for me, an opportunity to learn something new, and a puzzle to piece together. I want my characters to come to life, and the only way I know to do that is to give them substance—passions, history, goals, quirks, and strong opinions—and to let them evolve.
I want my men and women to be relatable. That means allowing room for everyday problems and, for lack of a better word, flaws. My characters will never be perfect.
Wait…this was supposed to be about me, not my writing.
I'm a writey person who loves to write. Always wanderlusting, twitterpating, kinking, cooking, baking, and geeking. There’s time for hockey and family, too. But mostly, I just love to write.
~Cara.
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Customers find this romance book captivating and well-written, with a beautifully woven emotional narrative. The book features plenty of steamy moments and receives positive feedback for its characters, with one customer noting how easy it is to connect with them. Moreover, customers appreciate the story's focus on family, with one review highlighting how it explores various aspects of life and relationships.
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Customers find the book captivating and fun to read, with one mentioning it held their attention from start to finish.
"...These two are sexy, sweet and so tentative about their boundaries until they can't fight it anymore. I wish they had more time to "fight" it...." Read more
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"...Almost five stars. Loved it!" Read more
Customers enjoy the romance in the book, appreciating how it beautifully weaves together emotional elements, with one customer highlighting the love story between Everett and Adam.
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"...One message that is expressed in this book is that love is a beautiful thing and can be found very unexpectedly from the most unlikely source...." Read more
"...Positive: One, the taboo nature of it is extremely intriguing...." Read more
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Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book, with one customer noting the hot chemistry and another mentioning the taboo element that adds to the intensity.
"Oh my gosh, this book was so, so good. I really enjoyed this hot, steamy number more than I expected to...." Read more
"...his sexuality with Adam, there are no boundaries and the taboo element adds to the hotness...." Read more
"The Guy in the Window is HOT AF. There is absolutely no way to sugar coat it...." Read more
"...The sex scenes were very hot and definitely caters to a certain kind of kink🔥🔥🔥..." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's emotional content, noting it has the right amount of emotion and is both heartwarming and believable.
"...Loving relationships with their daughters so touching and believable. Plan to read some of her other tales." Read more
"...This makes her stories more real, more relatable. With her latest, she makes it ache a little before lifting it back up...." Read more
"...extremely easy to connect with the characters and experience their every emotion along with them...." Read more
"Everett and Adam took me on an emotional journey that was heartfelt and also fun. Their banter and just overall friendship was so enjoyable...." Read more
Customers love the characters in the book, with one mentioning they are extremely easy to connect with.
"...It was extremely easy to connect with the characters and experience their every emotion along with them...." Read more
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"...I love the older/younger, because it’s written so well. Every character is terrific, especially the realness in the guys and their..." Read more
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"...These two are sexy, sweet and so tentative about their boundaries until they can't fight it anymore. I wish they had more time to "fight" it...." Read more
"...This was a beautiful, relatively slow burn story of a young (but not juvenile) man who, out of the blue, gets in touch with, who he regards as the..." Read more
"...This is GFY, first times, and hot sexiness, in addition to the blending of family and friends...." Read more
"...Bell was absolutely adorable and stole all the scenes she was in...." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's exploration of family relationships, with one review noting how it delves into various aspects of life and connections, while another highlights its portrayal of both biological and chosen family bonds.
"...I loved the camaraderie shown. Ben is a down-on-his-luck single father who is barely holding on after job troubles and too much loss...." Read more
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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to read, with one customer noting the author's good job with inner dialogue.
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2019Format: KindleVerified PurchaseOh my gosh, this book was so, so good.
I really enjoyed this hot, steamy number more than I expected to.
Not that I don't have faith in this author; on the contrary, I have read and loved several of her books.
I just wasn't sure where the story might go...
My first thought was about the child, as I often find kids in this type of story to be annoying and superfluous.
Not so, here. This little girl is a delight!
Secondly I love the GFY type theme, but get so bored with the over-used "I'm married to a woman, but I experimented back in college so maybe I'm Bi" trope.
I was immensely relieved that Cara did not go there with this one.
This was a beautiful, relatively slow burn story of a young (but not juvenile) man who, out of the blue, gets in touch with, who he regards as the only family member he has left. Even though he is several years estranged.
This lands right in the middle of a chaotic and stressful period in the older man's life, and because of this they almost do not connect at all.
I was particularly endeared to Adam, as at times he displays admirable maturity and level headed traits.
It is so common in age gap tales for the younger to be portrayed as clueless and childish.
I won't say more, but really, this is a worthwhile read.
I loved it to bits!
Highly recommended!
°Standalone
°heat level around 4 flames
°no cheating whatsoever
°dirty talk, but no unjustified profanity
°mm romance
°no homophobic slurs
- Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWith this book, Cara Dee returns to the world of The Guy in the Window. We see some minor crossover character interactions, but the story itself stands alone.
Trace is the owner of the Dearborn Clover, a friendly neighborhood bar that doubles as a soup kitchen at times. His heart is big, if a little bit lonely, and he’s got a great crew working for him. I loved the camaraderie shown. Ben is a down-on-his-luck single father who is barely holding on after job troubles and too much loss. He stumbles into the alley on a cold winter night, finding just what he needs (despite his insistence otherwise).
Cara never hides the hard stuff. She dives in and paints the gritty picture. The downs that come before all the ups. This makes her stories more real, more relatable. With her latest, she makes it ache a little before lifting it back up. Ultimately, it’s still a romance, and it’s got some heat, but there is humor and pain there too. Definitely recommend.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2021Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI know some people will be turned away because of the taboo aspect of their relationship but I strongly urge you to give this a chance. Yes, technically they are uncle/nephew and they don't waste an opportunity to remind each other of that during.. certain times. However, the reality is they aren't related by blood and Ev wasn't a part of Adam's life while he was growing up. There's really not that family connection that would make things more difficult to navigate.
They are so so good together. They bring out the best in each other. The only thing I don't love is the humiliation aspect of their sex lives. That's just me though, I am not a fan of intentional humiliation. It's really not a big part of their story though.
I can't stand Evs ex wife. She is such a 1 dimensional gold digging ex wife with no redeeming qualities that I could see. I wish the Author had resolved the money issue between them more concretely and shown Melinda getting nothing. Because that's what she deserved. She took advantage of Evs passive nature when it suited her and berated him for it when it didn't.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis book was very well written and a pleasant read. It was extremely easy to connect with the characters and experience their every emotion along with them. I will admit I've read this book more than one time, heck more than two for that matter. But, every time I had it was just as heartwarming and exhilarating as the first time. I will recommend that you read this book if you haven't already. You will not regret it. One message that is expressed in this book is that love is a beautiful thing and can be found very unexpectedly from the most unlikely source. Everyone needs a healthy intimate connection with someone. Someone who will see the gem under the wreck and help it shine. Extremely good work Cara Dee, you are an amazing writer.
Top reviews from other countries
- Brown OneReviewed in Canada on December 17, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and sexy
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI had this book in the queue for a while, not too sure I’d be into it. Finally, the sexy close-up on the cover drew me in and I couldn’t put it down! I loved the main characters, together and separate. Adam was super sexy and fun. All the characters were believable and had depth. Adam and Ev getting to know each other was natural and organic. I especially liked how the 2 guys didn’t know how to cross the line of getting together, but that it wasn’t drawn out with a ton of angst. It happened and then va-voom. Hot.
The author doesn’t fill in every little detail with stilted minutiae, she allows time to pass and trusts readers to know what’s happening. It’s refreshing to read her stories. I’ve enjoyed a couple of Cara Dee’s books before and after this, I’ll definitely seek out more.
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AZKReviewed in Germany on December 6, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars The Guy in the Window
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThe Guy in the Window – Cara Dee
The Guy in the Window erzählt die etwas ungewöhnliche Geschichte von Adam und Everett.
Als Adam via Facebook Kontakt zu Everett aufnimmt, steht dieser kurz vor seiner Scheidung und somit in gewisser Weise notgedrungen vor einem neuen Anschnitt in seinem Leben.
Anfangs steht Everett der, von seiner Seite, ungewollten Kontaktaufnahme eher ablehnend gegenüber. Er ist ein Gewohnheitsmensch, und die bevorstehende Trennung von seiner Frau, einhergehend mit der Suche nach einer eigenen Wohnung und der Tatsache zum ersten Mal in seinem Leben alleine zu leben, macht ihm doch ganz schön zu schaffen.
Hinzu kommt, dass seine Tochter, die er liebt und die nun quasi alles ist, was ihm an Familie bleibt, am anderen Ende des Landes studiert. Everett steht also an einem Scheideweg in seinem Leben, den er selbst eigentlich nie forciert hätte. Er war zufrieden mit dem was er hatte.
Einen gut bezahlten Job. Eine Ehefrau, der er ein treusorgender Ehemann ist. Eine Tochter, die er über alles liebt. Erst als seine Frau, die Ehe für gescheitert erklärt und er Adam kennenlernt, wird Everett bewusst, wie festgefahren sein Leben eigentlich geworden ist und wie sehr er seine eigenen Bedürfnisse hintenangestellt hat.
Schritt für Schritt schafft Everett es sich neu zu orientierten, und dass er es schafft, daran hat Adam einen großen Anteil.
Adam wurde einst von Everetts Bruder und dessen Frau adoptiert. Mittlerweile ist Everetts Bruder verstorben und zu seiner Mutter sowie zu der ganzen anderen Verwandtschaft pflegt Adam keinen Kontakt. Da auch Everett vor Jahren diesen Weg der Isolation von der Familie gegangen ist, ermutigt dies Adam mit ihm in Kontakt zu treten.
Und damit nimmt die Geschichte von Everett und Adam ihren Anfang.
Die Story beinhaltet Age Gap. Doch für sein Alter ist Adam ziemlich erwachsen und fest im Leben verankert. Man könnte sagen, in ihm wohnt eine alte Seele. Adam und Everett ergänzen sich wunderbar. Sie passen perfekt zueinander. Die Liebe, die sie füreinander empfinden kommt nicht urplötzlich über Nacht. Vielmehr entwickelt sie sich langsam, aber stetig.
Einen kleinen Hinweis möchte ich dennoch geben, weil es einfach nicht jedermanns/jederfraus Geschmacks trifft.
Beide mögen und praktizieren Dirty Talk und eine leichte Version von Role Play in einer abgewandelten Version von Daddy Play. Everett und Adam spielen das Nephew and Uncle Spiel.
Nicht immer und ständig, aber ab und an. Und es ist auch nicht übertrieben dargestellt, eher sind es kleine Sequenzen oder beiläufige Neckereien. Wer so etwas jedoch nicht mag, sollte vielleicht Abstand nehmen. Denn zur Story gehört es einfach dazu und so, wie die beiden die Sache angehen passt es dann auch.
Was mich dagegen tatsächlich ein bisschen gestört hat, war die Dynamik die, die Entwicklung zwischen Everett und seine Ehefrau im Laufe der Story angenommen hat. Eine Scheidung ist nie leicht und selbst Everett erkennt ja recht früh, dass es an beiden lag und nicht nur an einem von ihnen.
Damit hätte man es eigentlich belassen können. Zumal es für die langsam aufkeimende Liebe zwischen Everett und Adam keinen Belang hat.
Dennoch gibt es von mir fünf Sterne und eine Leseempfehlung.
- AnneReviewed in Australia on June 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars short and flirty
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseSurprisingly this is a very low angst book, although it’s short (honestly I would have loved it to be longer), it’s definitely got a lot of heat and love in it. For the smut it definitely leans into the forbidden aspect
- MercedesReviewed in Spain on January 11, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, and sexy
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseYou cannot avoid loving Everett and Adam,. I've read their story in one go and it has kept me smiling all way long. Tenderness, sweet and slightly kink sex, in a perfect combination. Very good reading time!!
- GraceReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Format: KindleVerified Purchasegreat book