Blurb
Sometimes the walls we build to save ourselves have to come tumbling down.
For the last ten years, Huey has built his life around his sobriety. If that means he doesn't give a damn about finding love or companionship for himself, well, it's probably better that way. After all, the last thing he wants is to hurt anyone else. Until Felix Rainey walks into his bar, fresh-faced, unbearably sweet—and, for some reason Huey can't fathom, interested in him.
As the eldest of five kids, Felix Rainey spent his childhood cooking dinner, checking homework, and working after-school jobs. Now in his twenties, he's still scrambling to make ends meet and wondering what the hell he's doing with his life. When he meets Huey, he's intimidated . . . and enamored. Huey's strong and confident, he owns his own business—hell, he's friends with rock stars. What could he ever see in Felix?
As Huey and Felix get closer, the spark catches and soon they can't get enough of each other. But Huey's worked hard to avoid intimacy, and Felix threatens his carefully constructed defenses. Huey realizes he needs to change if he wants to truly put his past behind him—and build a future with Felix.
For the last ten years, Huey has built his life around his sobriety. If that means he doesn't give a damn about finding love or companionship for himself, well, it's probably better that way. After all, the last thing he wants is to hurt anyone else. Until Felix Rainey walks into his bar, fresh-faced, unbearably sweet—and, for some reason Huey can't fathom, interested in him.
As the eldest of five kids, Felix Rainey spent his childhood cooking dinner, checking homework, and working after-school jobs. Now in his twenties, he's still scrambling to make ends meet and wondering what the hell he's doing with his life. When he meets Huey, he's intimidated . . . and enamored. Huey's strong and confident, he owns his own business—hell, he's friends with rock stars. What could he ever see in Felix?
As Huey and Felix get closer, the spark catches and soon they can't get enough of each other. But Huey's worked hard to avoid intimacy, and Felix threatens his carefully constructed defenses. Huey realizes he needs to change if he wants to truly put his past behind him—and build a future with Felix.
RIVEN * REND * RAZE
Review
My Rating - 4 Stars!
A huge fan of the Riven series by Roan Parrish, I was excited to jump into book three, Raze. A great book, it's a complex tale of two troubled men finding a way to move forward with their lives.
Felix's relationship with his sister is heart-warming, as well as heart-breaking as he struggles to live without her. His awkwardness is endearing, and his need is overwhelming. I could feel his hurt, anxiety, and pain jumping off the pages. And I love him as a person, the way he dresses, the makeup, and his self-acceptance.
As for Huey, his past with drugs is well explained and lets us understand why he's both set in his ways and a slave to routine. His fear of allowing himself to feel anything after all these years is palpable. This aspect of his addiction and recovery is so damn well written, little bits here and there, and it effected me to my core. The author wonderfully captures his hesitancy to feel good instead of "fine", the pain involved with allowing anything new into his life.
It's beautiful and sweet the way their friendship begins. The power of a hug between these two men is amazing. The reader is easily able to feel that hug, as well as the emotion behind it. This is part of what makes this author's writing so special. There's even more beauty and emotion as they start becoming important and meaningful to one other.
One of the best things about their relationship is the way they both are struggling to move on, Felix from the comfortable life he had, and Huey with the safe life he's created. In one another, they find the strength to take chances, move forward, and truly live again. Their growth, both individually and as a couple, is exquisite.
Sexually, they're sensational together. Their moments are so damn tender and passionate. Beautifully written, you'll feel every emotion along with them. These scenes aren't just there for the reader's entertainment. They truly are important to Felix and Huey's emotional connection.
Roan Parrish's writing is exquisite, as I've come to expect from this series. Not many authors can dive so deeply into everyday looks and touches. Everything is so damn realistic and important. The storyline is fantastic, the pace wonderful, and the feelings so perfectly described. Both riveting and compelling, I highly recommend Raze for someone looking for a sweet, heart-warming, and emotional romance. Although it's easily read as a standalone, you'd be missing out on the beauty of the other two books if you do so. In other words, read them all!
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