Learning to Love: Final Exam

I had a sneaking suspicion at the end of the previous book that I hadn't seen the last of these young men in K.C. Wells's series 'Learning to Love'. In 'Final Exam' the guys are on their last year at university. A lot has happened in the previous years with Michael and Sean meeting, falling in love, dealing with hate, and getting married. Evan and Daniel fell in love, and dealt with abusive childhood trauma, while keeping their love strong and marrying. And Josh and Chris handled Chris's pain of coming out, and the trial against his former friends, plus the upheaval with Josh's ex, all while falling in love and getting their happy ever after. It's a wonder these young men ever get to class! I'm grateful to the author for this final year and a chance to say good-bye.
Michael and Sean are home after their year abroad in the south of Spain, with only minimal visits home. The family is back together and everything is perfect. Except that Sean's migraines aren't getting better and the medicine isn't working. Josh isn't comfortable with Evan and Daniel's foray into the BDSM culture, for obvious reasons considering what his ex did. The other five guys are perfectly happy to split some of the food bills, etc. between them so Josh doesn't have to work shifts at night, but Josh is supremely stubborn. Daniel, Evan, Josh, and Chris join Michael in worrying about Sean's health, especially as new developments crop up. Chris and Josh finally hash out a few things including Chris insisting Josh speak with Daniel and Evan regarding his concerns.
I found it absurdly adorable that the BDSM club Daniel and Evan visit is Collars & Cuffs, from the author's series by the same name. It was great to see some of my favorite and very familiar faces. I liked the way the author showed each couple struggling with their issues, while, simultaneously, being worried and concerned over the others. All six of these men are remarkably mature, caring, compassionate, and passionate people. They have, literally, created a family and it really showed in this final book with all the issues arising. There were a lot of emotional moments throughout this book, but there was also laughter, and a healthy dose of lust.
I was very impressed with this final book. I know, for a fact, that when I was their age, I never could've handled all the things life threw at these men with their aplomb. I'm not telling spoilers, you'll have to read the book. I can tell you that the doctors represented in this book didn't seem to have the God-complexes of the ones I've met. *grins* And I can tell you that I will miss these amazing men and I'm so very glad I got the opportunity to experience their stories.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.

Talk about another excellent book by KC Wells ... I'm a fan I confessed ...
This being the final exam for our boys ...
Michael and Sean , Evan and Daniel , Josh and Chris ...
At what a ride between all of the emotions that they go through ..
The story makes you feel you are there with them ...
Finally we discover what is behind Sean's headaches and the real cause e them. Michael has to be the strong one ... But miracles do happen when you have to change your perspective on life ...
Evan and Daniel explore more into the interest of the lifestyle they are loving ...
Josh and Chris need to make urgent changes because life gets getting complicated ...
But the story also presents the love between a group of men that goes beyond friendship ... It makes them a family ...
Their own lives are no longer theirs ... It is all of them sticking together through thick and thin ...
This story will make sure you laugh and you cry ... But also will make you feel good ...
Love is Love ... So feel free to live it ...

My only complaint about Learning to Love: Final Exam is that it is the last book in the series. Over the course of the first three books, I have come to love the six sweet, loving housemates and am sad to see them go, but am very happy that they have such a wonderful send off. My five stars is not just for the book but the series overall.
This story continues where the last one ended, with the majority of the three now committed couples entering their final year of school and living as housemates. Sean and Michael have returned from Spain and although Sean has been diagnosed with migraines and given medication, he is not getting better. Josh is working non-stop between school and picking up shifts as a nurse at the hospital causing strain on his relationship with Chris, who is continuing to work off his community service hours at a local youth center. Evan and Daniel’s relationship on the other hand is thriving as they look to expand the nature of their D/s relationship, which is another cause of stress for Josh, who is still getting over the trauma inflicted by his ex. With all of this going on, the boys do what they do best and pull together as a family to support each other. I have always loved the honest, nurturing, loving relationship that has bonded the six men together, and it is only strengthened in this book.
Everything I enjoyed in the first three books is represented here. The boys are funny, sweet as sugar, touchy-feely, drink way too much coffee and the couples can’t get enough of each other. The writing is superb and brought me both laughter and tears. There is also no shortage of sexy times between the couples. Loose ends are tied up and we get to catch up with some recurring secondary characters such as Daniel’s brother Miles, Sean’s family, and friends Ben and James.
There are brief appearances from characters in other K.C. Wells stories that you will instantly recognize if you have read them (although it will take nothing away if you haven’t) and the fact that all her books take place in the same world leaves me with the hope that this isn’t exactly the last glimpse we will have of Sean, Michael, Evan, Daniel, Josh and Chris. As bittersweet as it was in the end, I couldn’t help but smile at the call back to the first scene in the first book and Sean and Michael’s brief visit back to the house.