Gabe D’Angelo has it all. Designer clothes, luxury cars, a cool confidence most would envy, and a never-ending supply of money—and men. When he arrived in Haven’s Cove to be there for his best friend, he never imagined he’d end up extending his stay indefinitely. Small town living isn’t so bad after all, and the views are magnificent—especially the view of a sexy, rugged blond. But when that … mysterious, brooding man refuses all Gabe’s advances, he is forced to take a step back and truly look at the person he’s become.
Nate Black moved from Boston to Haven’s Cove for his family. He’s missed small town living and the simple, tranquil life that comes with it. What he doesn’t bargain for is the pushy, spoiled playboy who’s set his eyes on Nate as his next conquest. Knowing this man has the potential to crack the foundation of his quiet life, Nate will do everything he can to protect his safe, closed-off world.
Is one man worth loving? Is the other worth the sacrifice? Or is the love they’re searching for not just hard to get but completely out of reach?
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I was gifted my copy of this book, direct from the author. That I write a review was not required.
We met Gabe and Nate in book one, Hard to Let Go. You don’t NEED to have read that before you read this one, but it will give you a better picture of Haven’s Cove and the people in it, and why Gabe is in town. But you SHOULD read it, not least because that is a stunning 5 star debut read, but also because I said you SHOULD!
And this is another STUNNING follow up to that novel!
Gabe is Brody’s best friend; brother in all ways but blood. Nate is hired by Brody. When Nate and Gabe meet, Gabe is immediately pulled to Nate. But Nate pushes Gabe away, and keeps pushing but Gabe keeps trying. Until they each see a different side to the other, and think that they can be friends, at least.
While not quite as emotionally devastating to me personally as book one, I absolutely loved this follow up!
Both men have been hurt before, badly and they deal with that in their own way. I’m not saying who does what but know that neither way is right or wrong, but it’s right for that person to deal with their past in that way.
When the full extent of Gabe’s hurt becomes clear, I cried for him, I really did. I loved that Nate’s family showed himhow it should be. Nate’s hurt is no less painful, just different.
I loved that it took a single line from a 5 year old to make Gabe see what and WHO he really wants.
“Because that’s what daddies do”
I take it back! This book WAS emotionally devastating! It was just in a very VERY different way to book one.
I loved that we got some Brody and Owen and Jonah too. His story is laid out here and I can’t wait to read that one. I have a feeling Jonah isn’t as happy as he makes out and Cameron?? Well that boy is in a world of hurt already.
I always worry, you know, after reading such a stunning debut novel, that the next book might not be up to par with that book. But I need not have worried here.
5 stunning follow up stars!
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5 »Fingers-crossed-hopeful« stars from me <3
It's hard to write a review to a sequel in a series – you always want to do better (at least I do). I knew since book one that there was sooo much more to Gabe then he lead everyone else to see. Even though he came on strong toward Nate it was still endearing in a way. He's that one friend that well all know and love that is just larger than life. I loved his ability to put everyone at ease even at his own expense. And when he stood up to his father by remembering the word Lily has said to him;
“I think a daddy would do that.” OMG I was done for.
Nate: The way he was fighting off Gabe can be described in one word – courageous. It was so much fun watching how Gabe started to grow on him. And when he took up Gabe's challenge and finally kissed him at the lake? Good God in heaven that was something else. I could feel his pain when he was trying to right the wrongs when they fought. The “Please take me back.” was like a kick to gut. I was a crying mess. I loved his mom and how much she wanted them to work. No great love story can begin or continue without the support of your family.
Yet another beautiful love story by Jaclyn Quinn . I'm still shocked that this is her second book. She writes these stories like a seasoned pro. I'm positive that she will be one of the best MM authors out there is a year or two. I LOVE HER BOOKS and I can not wait to read about Johan and his love match. <3