Cider - Shop now
Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
$5.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.
Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Rory Maxwell
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Something Unavoidable: An MM Enemies to Lovers Romance (Split Rock Ranch Book 6) Kindle Edition

by Rory Maxwell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 181 ratings
Izzy King has a reputation. He's the wild one. The fun one. The one who does what he wants. And if he’s a little broken under his fun-loving façade, well, that’s nobody’s business—especially not Split Rock Ranch’s long-time vet, Dr. Keegan Reid. That guy is the worst. Izzy keeps his distance—that is, until his boss decides they need to work together to care for a group of rescue horses. Whatever. Izzy will do what he does best and ignore the situation until it goes away.

Keegan Reid knows what he wants. He’s happy with his practice, his dogs, his cabin, and volunteering with the local animal rescue. What he doesn’t need is chaos—and Izzy King is chaos incarnate. Yet somehow, that doesn’t prevent him from picking up the verbal gauntlet every time Izzy throws it down. There’s something about Izzy that won’t let him turn the other cheek.

Izzy and Keegan might fight like cats and dogs—but everyone knows that high emotions often hide explosive chemistry. Keegan thinks they’d be a good fit if Izzy gave him a chance. But apparently, that old saying about leading a horse to water also applies to stubborn ranch hands. Izzy’s got a past that makes him prone to bolting, and Keegan needs to decide if he wants to tame another feral creature.

Something Unavoidable is book six in the Split Rock Ranch series. It includes an age gap, sass and banter, smoking chemistry, and two guys who don’t hate each other as much as they think they do. It can be read as a standalone but the series is best read in order. Look inside for important CW.
Read more
Previous slide of product details
  1. Book 6 of 6
    Split Rock Ranch
  2. Print length
    298 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    December 17, 2024
  5. File size
    1.5 MB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
Next slide of product details
Unwell Hydration from Alex Cooper
Hydrate & focus with every sip Shop now

Shop this series

 See full series
There are 6 books in this series.

Customers also bought or read

Page 1 of 1Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
  1. Dock Tease (Swallow Cove Book 1)
    Kindle Edition
    $5.99
  5. Adore (Remington Place Book 1)
    Kindle Edition
    $4.99
  14. Starts With a Bang: A Redemption Ridge Novel
    Just released
    Kindle Edition
    $4.99
  17. Frost Impressions
    Kindle Edition
    $4.99
  18. Shiver (For Puck's Sake Book 1)
    Kindle Edition
    $5.99
  19. Whiskey Neat (Last Call Book 1)
    Kindle Edition
    $5.99
  24. Challenging the Shortstop (GSU)
    Kindle Edition
    $4.99
  25. FINN (Love In Ink Book 1)
    Kindle Edition
    $4.99
  26. Best Friends, Tennessee (Hard Spot Saloon Book 1)
    Just released
    Kindle Edition
    $5.99
  27. The Pretenders of Copper County
    Kindle Edition
    $5.99
  28. Under the Mistle-Foe
    Kindle Edition
    $4.99
  30. Simplicity (Oakley's Crew Book 1)
    Kindle Edition
    $5.99
Next page
Loading...

From the Publisher

Something Undeniable
Something Unexpected
Something Unintended
Something Unforgettable
Something Unprofessional
Something Unavoidable
Buying Options
Buying Options
Buying Options
Buying Options
Buying Options
Buying Options
Customer Reviews
4.2 out of 5 stars 625
4.5 out of 5 stars 366
4.5 out of 5 stars 350
4.4 out of 5 stars 377
4.5 out of 5 stars 257
4.7 out of 5 stars 181
Price $2.49 $5.99 $3.99 $5.99 $5.99 $5.99
Genre An MM Small-Town Romance Novella An MMM Small-Town Romance An MM Romance Novella An MM Daddy Romance An MM Daddy Romance An MM Enemies to Lovers Romance
Tropes Age Gap, Found Family, Mutual Pining, Small-town Found Family, Small-town, Hook-up becomes more Age Gap, Vacation Fling, Size Difference, Daddy-vibes Age Gap, Daddy-vibes, Size Difference, Hurt/Comfort Age Gap, Daddy/middle, Boss/Employee, Secret Identity Age Gap, Small-Town, Enemies to Lovers
Length 37k words 80k words 22k words 75k words 60k words 70k words
Stand-alone? ✓ Pairing includes MCs from book 1 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D5FWXWZ5
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0DQVFWWNN
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 181 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Rory Maxwell

Rory Maxwell

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Rory Maxwell discovered romance novels on her mom’s bookshelf when she was probably too young to be reading them—the reward for being a nosy kid with great reading comprehension. The magic of a dial-up internet connection led her to the wonderful world of MM fanfiction a few years later and she fell in love with the genre. In 2019 she woke up with a plot bunny, opened a word doc, and started trying to figure out how this writing stuff worked.

Rory grew up outside of Washington, DC, moved away, and then came back for reasons she doesn’t fully understand. An artist and writer, she always has too many exciting ideas and not nearly enough free time. One day, she hopes to escape to the mountains where she can work from home and write as much as she wants. In the meantime, she splits her time between her day job and writing MM romance with heart, heat, and happy endings.

Get updates: www.rorymaxwellwrites.com/newsletter.html

Facebook Sneak Peeks: www.facebook.com/rory.maxwell.writes

More places I’m social: https://linktr.ee/rorymaxwellwrites

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
181 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers praise the book's writing quality, with one noting it can be read as a stand-alone. They appreciate the characterization, with one review highlighting the cohesive story arc across multiple characters.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one noting it can be read as a stand-alone.

"...This book can be read as a stand-alone, but I think the secondary characters shine better as a community if you've met them previously, allowing me..." Read more

"...Truly well done and will be with me for some time to come. I'm looking forward to more from this universe." Read more

"...story telling Rory Maxwell has exploded onto the scene as a very well written author with the ability for complex world building and a cohesive..." Read more

"...It's an emotionally triggering book but excellently written to touch your heart...." Read more

3 customers mention "Characterization"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters in the book, with one mentioning the cohesive story arc that spans multiple characters.

"...from an "enemies to lovers" story; however, Maxwell uses fantastic characterization to give them the same epic clashes and dramatic encounters that..." Read more

"...Full of wonderful characters and a great storyline, I loved it." Read more

"...with the ability for complex world building and a cohesive story arc over multiple characters and their unique but connected lives all centered..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • J. L. Gribble
    5.0 out of 5 stars nontraditional take on a much-loved subgenre, but still hits all the right notes
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    As much as the romance genre celebrates its tropes, how authors never hesitate to make those tropes serve their stories without losing the heart of what readers expect is one of my favorite things about the genre. Izzy and Keegan are never traditional enemies the way one might expect from an "enemies to lovers" story; however, Maxwell uses fantastic characterization to give them the same epic clashes and dramatic encounters that will clearly lead to something much more as the men finally see each other beyond the surface. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but I think the secondary characters shine better as a community if you've met them previously, allowing me to fully appreciate the support they provide for Izzy's mental health. Though Izzy undergoes the more dramatic journey in this book, Keegan's quieter arc is just as important and satisfying when the two men feel safe enough to accept the love that might be reluctantly offered but definitely feels unavoidable at the close of this lovely happily ever after.

    Disclaimer: I received a digital review copy of this book from the author.
    Helpful
     Report
  • LilMommi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed It
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    This is an age gap, small town, enemies to lovers, hurt/comfort read about Izzy and Keegan. Full of wonderful characters and a great storyline, I loved it.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Molly Otto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    From previous installments, you think you know Izzy, but oh boy, you are not prepared for the depth of this man. Izzy and Keagan have been attracted odds since Izzys' arrival to Split Rock from a not so great beginning to misunderstandings that lead to men who are so right for one another to be at odds instead. When Izzys past starts coming to light, Kegan learns how wrong he was, and this man just needs someone to support and cherish him as he is. Mix in a band of beautiful animals that also accept Izzy fully into their unit, magic occurs. Yes, these two still will banter because that is who at heart they are. Now, though, it is with an understanding they are ach others person when needed and will push them to be better. Truly well done and will be with me for some time to come. I'm looking forward to more from this universe.
    Helpful
     Report
  • DR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    Since her entrance to MM romance story telling Rory Maxwell has exploded onto the scene as a very well written author with the ability for complex world building and a cohesive story arc over multiple characters and their unique but connected lives all centered around Split Rock Ranch and Split Rock, N Carolina. In Something Unavoidable Maxwell deals with the serious topic of abuse in youth sports and the enduring effects on these youth athletes as they grow to adulthood yet also delivers a beautiful love story between Izzy and Keegan as they struggle and evolve from supposed enemies to lovers. I would highly recommend this author and am looking forward to continuation of this series.
    Helpful
     Report
  • DJoy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Izzy has hidden tragedies
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    Izzy and Keegan have a one-sided hate relationship due to misunderstandings. When they get their act together, Izzy's past explodes.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Thera Rhodes
    4.0 out of 5 stars Keegan and Izzy
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025
    This was a really good book. I loved poor broken Izzy. Keegan was the perfect person to tame Izzy. He was everything Izzy needed. I loved these two together and how easy they just navigated towards each other. I loved their banter too.
    Helpful
     Report
  • CS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Izzy Acts Out
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Izzy has a past in the horse jumping world but it ended badly. Now he works on the Split Rock Ranch where he butts heads with the vet, Keegan, With an enemies to lovers trope, this book excels at the enemies due to Izzy's feistiness and issues but Keegan manages to rope him into shape. Complicated by panic attacks and drunken episodes from Izzy, spicy times are interspersed with care and tending. It's an emotionally triggering book but excellently written to touch your heart. I received a copy of this book through Gay Romance Reviews and this is my voluntary opinion.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Linda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Izzy is the biggest mess and it is mostly due to what he thinks of himself. He is adorable and as stubborn as can be. Keegan, the Vet, can see past most of the issues and likes what he sees. Its a fun adventure to watch them get to their happy place.
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

  • li cran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in Italy on December 28, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Lots of trauma, mostly seen through the aftereffects.
    Excellently represented dogs, rescued and well-loved, with their own traumas but perfect for the story.
    A "devil pony" probably with a reason for its desperate ire, although not really explained in full.
    And mainly, high level sports training environment, mostly off page, rendering devastating effects that take most of the book to delve through, as the protagonists learn to actually communicate about feelings instead of the wrongly socially accepted aggression they've learned to use to express themselves.
    Nicely written.
    Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report