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Friday, May 17, 2019

Safe Harbor (Pine Cove Book 1) by HJ Welch








Blurb


Robin Coal wonders if asking his straight housemate Dair to be his fake boyfriend for his high school reunion will be the worst thing he’s ever done…or the best. But there’s no way he’s going home to face his abusive ex alone, and former Marine Dair is just the protection he needs. So long as he doesn’t find out about Robin’s secret crush, everything will be fine.

Mechanic Dair Epping never expected to spend a week sharing a bed with his adorkable friend, however pretending to be bi is easier than he imagined. He knows he’ll do anything to keep Robin safe from his ex-boyfriend, but as the chemistry between them grows, the line between fake and reality begins to blur.

Could Dair actually be bi? Even if he was, would an ex-Marine really be interested in a computer geek like Robin? When his ex’s intentions turn dangerous, how far will Dair go to protect the man he’s falling for?

Safe Harbor is a steamy, standalone MM romance novel with a guaranteed HEA and absolutely no cliffhanger. 





Review 
My Rating - 5 Stars!

I immediately fell in love with HJ Welch's new series, Pine Cove. This first book, Safe Harbor completely holds up to being as good as I was hoping. 

Robin returns home for a school reunion, but he's scared and still damaged by his abusive ex. Robin's a geeky man who instantly won over my heart. He's full of annoying insecurities, but that's just part of who he is. In comes his new roommate, Dair, and his life's about to change for the better. 

Dair's the tough ex-marine who offers to act as Robin's fake boyfriend. In doing so, he has no idea what he's getting into, as the lines begin to blur. 

"Their mouths crashed together, and Dair's whole world changed in an instant."

Their romance includes some great first time moments, as well as some angst and manipulation. I love roommate romances and this one holds up to be intriguing, funny, and charming. 

Best of all though, I enjoy Robin's transformation. A victim of things he experienced when he was young, it's beautiful to witness him overcoming his past issues. 

The writing is fantastic, as the author draws the readers into these me, friends, and families. Robin's family is awesome, adding a lot to the charm of this story. 

If you love GFY stories, do not miss out on Safe Harbor. HJ Welch, a proven author in her genre, excels in this sweet small town romance. This is definitely going on my re-read list and I'm excited to read more of this series. 



Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Milestone (Men of Hidden Creek Season 3, #3) by J Hayden Bailey








Blurb

“My life didn’t start until I met you”

Ex-Marine Mason O’Neil is struggling to keep his auto shop open for business. Something has to change, or he’ll be closing shop by New Years. At least when a stray cat adopts him, he doesn't feel so lonely as the holiday season begins.

Rhys Meadows is driving his beloved late-grandpa's classic car across states, when he finds himself stranded in a small town called Hidden Creek. Now he's finished college he's homeward bound, destined to support his family opening up their second hardware store. But when he makes an unlikely friend, his passion for flowers is allowed to bloom.

Rhys and Mason are nothing alike, but when Mason offers Rhys his couch to stay on, he accidentally finds himself offering his heart too. Kindness blossoms into friendship. Will it develop further before Rhys has to leave Hidden Creek forever?

Welcome to Hidden Creek, Texas, where the heart knows what it wants, and where true love lives happily ever after. Every Men of Hidden Creek novel can be read on its own, but keep an eye out for familiar faces around town! This book contains techno-baffled kooky parents, a wayward kitty, and a beefy mechanic with a heart of gold.
 






Review 
My Rating - 5 Stars!

I love the Men Of Hidden Creek series. Milestone is a sweet, feel-good Christmas romance by J Hayden Bailey.

Rhys and Mason get to know each other when Rhys' car breaks down on the way through town. Rhys is a new college graduate, trying to find his place in the world. 

As he's in town waiting for his car to get fixed, the people and the town start to impress him. 

Mason is a great guy, so kind-hearted with helping out Rhys. But the things that Rhys does for Mason is even more impressive. They end up slipping into each other's lives so effortlessly. 

At it's heart, Milestone reminds us that sometimes we need to take a chance. It has great flow, nice characters, and it all the special small town charm. 




Season's Change (Trade Season #1) by Cait Nary

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