Blurb
Rule #1 Straight military men will always be straight, no matter how much you wish otherwise
Rule #2 Being a billionaire won’t change that (probably)
Rule #3 The whole thing between you when you were in high school? It was only fantasy
Rule #4 One-sided fantasy
Rule #5 God, how great would it be if it was a two-sided fantasy?
Rule #6 Okay, getting off track
Rule #7 Hiring your hot high school crush is totally okay
Rule #8 If you don’t let your feelings get in the way, everything will be fine
Marshall Lloyd is about to be very not fine. Not only is his high school crush back in his life, but he’s matured into a gruff, brooding, drop-dead-gorgeous specimen of a man that makes Marshall’s wet dreams seem about as exciting as drying paint. The only problem: Fox Fraser, the individual in question, is straight.
Super straight.
The kind of straight that would make a ruler jealous.
But if what Marshall sees when he looks in Fox’s eyes is to be believed, he’s broken, too. There are scars inside of him that no one notices. No one but Marshall. It’s not wrong to want to help him, is it? To hire him to take care of things around the house so he can get back on his feet? It’s just work. Work that leads to lingering looks. To prolonged touches. To… mmph. It’s better not to think about it. Marshall’s fantasies aren’t real. A guy like Fox would never pin him to a wall and do things to him like that.
Maybe.
Probably.
Right?
After the Crash is the first book in the Small Town Hearts series, which features heroes scattered across the rural United States who find love where they’re least expecting it. In addition to explosive chemistry, you can expect sneezing bushes, tea that tastes like hay, and a wet wrestling match that's just boys having fun, Mom.
Rule #2 Being a billionaire won’t change that (probably)
Rule #3 The whole thing between you when you were in high school? It was only fantasy
Rule #4 One-sided fantasy
Rule #5 God, how great would it be if it was a two-sided fantasy?
Rule #6 Okay, getting off track
Rule #7 Hiring your hot high school crush is totally okay
Rule #8 If you don’t let your feelings get in the way, everything will be fine
Marshall Lloyd is about to be very not fine. Not only is his high school crush back in his life, but he’s matured into a gruff, brooding, drop-dead-gorgeous specimen of a man that makes Marshall’s wet dreams seem about as exciting as drying paint. The only problem: Fox Fraser, the individual in question, is straight.
Super straight.
The kind of straight that would make a ruler jealous.
But if what Marshall sees when he looks in Fox’s eyes is to be believed, he’s broken, too. There are scars inside of him that no one notices. No one but Marshall. It’s not wrong to want to help him, is it? To hire him to take care of things around the house so he can get back on his feet? It’s just work. Work that leads to lingering looks. To prolonged touches. To… mmph. It’s better not to think about it. Marshall’s fantasies aren’t real. A guy like Fox would never pin him to a wall and do things to him like that.
Maybe.
Probably.
Right?
After the Crash is the first book in the Small Town Hearts series, which features heroes scattered across the rural United States who find love where they’re least expecting it. In addition to explosive chemistry, you can expect sneezing bushes, tea that tastes like hay, and a wet wrestling match that's just boys having fun, Mom.
Review
My Rating - 5 Stars!
After the Crash is a stunning small town romance. This Emma Alcott read is small town living at it's finest, with rumors that spread like wildfire. And, damn, I love the way in which the rumors are dealt.
Marshall's back in town after years away. Growing up bullied at school, now he's rich and famous. Meanwhile, Fox is the one man who stood up for Marshall back in high school, but they were never friends. Now, Marshall's the one who's able to help Fox. Cue the feelings.
Omg, the way they meet again is full of emotion and downright touching. The resulting new relationship between Marshall and Fox is adorable and full of emotion. Their story is one of dealing with a lot of homophobia, including from one's family. There are family issues galore, resulting in a toxic home environment for Fox.
Omg, Fox. Dear sweet Fox. He's such a broken man, riddled with PTSD and anxiety after an accident. His PTSD is written in an excellent manner, with understanding and compassion. It is definitely a tough read at times that had me in tears. If PTSD is a trigger for you, be sure to avoid this one.
Their story is one of finding someone to be there for you, finding someone who supports you. The writing is fantastic, with two complex characters and an inspirational storyline. In addition to all the hurt and pain, the author includes a whole lot of charm, banter, chemistry, and love.
Add in teenage Sam, who adds so much charm and heart to the story. Not only do both men see themselves in the young teen, but Sam also adds humor. I love this addition to the story and the way his story resonates so much with Marshall and Fox.
After the Crash is a beautiful reminder that love is worth a whole lot more than any amount of money. Emma Alcott brings out of the feels with this sweet tale. Basically, read this book and enjoy!
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