Silver and Gold (Silver in the City #2) by A.D. Ellis

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Just as Silver begins to wonder if his casual relationship with Gold might turn into more, the two men are thrown into a position that has the lovers quickly turning into enemies.

With no way to escape each other, Silver and Gold begrudgingly agree to make the best of an impossible situation.

Will Gold’s search for perfection drive them apart or can Silver show Gold that imperfection can be beautiful?

Silver & Gold is a steamy, slow burn M/M enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity romance between two slightly self-absorbed artists.

This is the second book in the Silver in the City series.

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

AD Ellis' Silver and Gold is a perfect continuation of her Silver in the City series. It can be read as a standalone, but it's much more fun to have read Silver and Sage first. 

The way the story of Benji and Rhys starts, with a mistake that leads to a change to their business plans, is entertaining. It's a great idea that comes together is a fantastic manner.

Their story is one of two men who have to learn to take a chance on each other. Their hearts are already invested, they just need to convince their mind it's worth the risk. 

They are certainly hot together, with some intense chemistry. I adore the way things come together for them once they drop the stubbornness. 

Rhys definitely tries to avoid family drama, and of course Benji has it in spades.
Imperfection scares Rhys, causing him a lot of doubts. 

I love this quote. So true. "No relationship is perfect." "...no family is perfect. Ever. ... Even if they appear perfect, they aren't."

Silver and Gold is another wonderful feel-good story by AD Ellis. I love every second of it and couldn't put it down. Now I'm anxiously awaiting the third book, Silver and Spice, as I have fallen in love with the Silver Brothers.

Wild Hart (Hart's Bay #3) by E. Davies

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“Everything I want is here, in front of me.”

Rusty Campbell left Hart’s Bay after high school to work in the wilderness. Now he’s back home for one purpose: seaweed farming. To succeed, he’ll need to fight the tide and win over his skeptical family, once-burned by the fishing industry collapse. But there are intriguing new faces bringing good fortune to Hart’s Bay—like the captivating redhead who watches him from the art gallery.

Six months after moving to this small town, Ezra Carter’s bed feels empty. Painting and running an art co-op with his friends doesn’t fill the same need. The city boy is seriously considering lowering his standards… until the man of his dreams walks in and throws his no-good hookup out of the bar. Why does Rusty have to be straight?

Rusty is mystified at the surging chemistry between them as their friendship grows. Is Ezra the missing piece to the puzzle of Rusty’s love life? As Rusty struggles to make sense of his feelings, he guides Ezra through his home territory to give the artist new inspiration—but he winds up becoming Ezra’s muse himself.

Before long, they’re fumbling their way through uncharted waters. Can their picture-perfect, no-labels relationship weather the storm brewing under their feet?

Wild Hart is the third book in the new Hart’s Bay series about a small town full of nosy but well-meaning neighbors and brotherly banter. It can be read on its own, and promises a happily-ever-after ending with plenty of smiles and steam along the way. Just hold on… when the boat's a-rocking, don't come knocking!

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Wild Hart, the third book in the Hart's Bay series, is  another charming read from E Davies. Seriously, I love this friends to lovers tale.

As I've come to expect from this author, the small town feel is overwhelmingly heart-warming. E Davies is a master at capturing the atmosphere of a small town where everyone knows each other, there's both good and bad characters, and the readers gets a great feel for the lay of the land.

Rusty and Ezra are super lovable, both individually and as a couple. I love the way they meet, become friends, and the sexual discovery that follows. Rusty's always been straight and never thought of being with a guy. Watching him fall for Ezra and trying to figure out his feelings is fabulous.

Both men have issues to face and some growth to experience along the way. There's fear of commitment, coming to terms with dating a man, and figuring out job situations. Their storyline is intriguing with just the right amount of angst, serving to help these two along the way.

Wild Hart is a must read for anyone in the mood for a GFY read. It has everything I love in a GFY romance. There's a quick and easy friendship that leaves a "straight" guy enamored with and wanting to spend time with his gay friend. His sexual enlightenment has all the feels. And the first time moments are a whole lot of fun. Don't miss this sweet read.