Two people. Two different worlds.Lincoln Tanaka is done with men. After a series of bad relationships, he’s decided to focus on his first love: art. He’s got two gallery shows coming up and absolutely no time for distractions.That is until he bumps into a sexy, brooding stranger in his apartment complex. After a fake kiss and a few white lies, Lincoln’s up for one more distraction.Tai Brown has … one more distraction.
Tai Brown has spent the last decade in prison, but he’s finally out and ready to restart his life. He got an apartment, and he enrolled himself in a welding program at the local community college.
The problem is his charming, adorable neighbor has other plans.
But things aren’t all gravy. Tai’s determined to leave his past behind him, but when Lincoln’s life is threatened, he has to make a decision… and deal with the fall out.
Is love worth risking another stint in prison?
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One man just trying to start up his life after a long haul in prison, taking the fall for someone else. One man who wears his heart on his sleeve, and coming out of a bad relationship. Neither was looking for someone else in their lives, but proximity brought them in contact, and the insistence of the second breaks down the walls of the first. Slowly, not necessarily gently, and very deeply, their lives become intertwined, along with their hearts.
Well written, with a gradual development of the characters throughout the book that leaves the readers feeling that they know them well, and a sensation of real memories, not “just another story.”
Tai and Lincoln were such great characters, I loved the dynamic between them. The storyline really drew me in, I really enjoyed going along with these characters on their bumpy journey to their happy ending.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*
A enjoyable, heartwarming slow-burn MM romance. The story-line & plot is well-written & interesting. The main characters are quite well-developed & at times they entwine quite well with each other although I must admit that I was quite amused at Tai trying to fend Lincoln off. There is good support from the secondary characters.
There is: a rather introvert man (Tai) wrongfully imprisoned for 10yrs for something he did not do is finally let out & comes into contact with his happy & outgoing artistic male neighbor (Lincoln) who took one look at Tai & decides that man is his, a despicable ex (Grayson), some twists, intrigue, drama, family issues, manipulations, memories, determination, verbal banter, unease, fear, threats, confrontations, violence, misunderstandings, compromises, love, contentment, some steam & a happy conclusion.
It did take me longer to get into this book than others I have read by the author. Despite the hint that we have come across Tai before, I couldn’t place him until the names Chris and AJ were mentioned. Then…lightbulb moment. And as I have loved all of the Ajax and Orion series, I relaxed into this story. (This is set before Ajax and Orion #4.)
Tai was sent to prison for 10 years at a relatively young age for something he hadn’t done. While he is no innocent, his background has made him a curious mixture of badass and naivety. He managed to keep himself to himself in prison so his relationship with Lincoln starts in a slow, almost innocent, way. Lincoln has been more active. His background, despite being of mixed heritage, has made him almost privileged, but he’s sweet, fun and daring. If their relationship had moved at Lincoln’s usual speed, it wouldn’t have worked. The pace the author chose is perfect.
So while a lot of this story is about the growth of Tai and Lincoln together, tension is added by a series of happenings to Lincoln. It is, perhaps, obvious who the culprit is. Nevertheless, the build up to denouement wasn’t at all boring because I still had moments of wondering if it could be someone else.
The secondary characters are all well written as usual and are fully integrated into the story. (It is nice to see Kai again.)
So, safe to say, I love this book too. Having reread A&O #4 though, I know their story can’t be/isn’t over.
This is such a heartwarming and heartbreaking story. Two very different men who are in need of that someone special. Lincoln is good with having friends just doesn’t seem to pick the right one for a relationship. Tai on the other hand just wants to be “normal”. I love the development between these two. I enjoyed the ghost town trip where Tai seems to do all the work. I envy having someone so protective like Tai. Lincoln on the other hand seems to me to be a bit of the stereotype artist. Flighty and flirty. I would have liked more background on both. I think there was a little teaser about Ajax but I’m not sure how he fit other than a previous serious boyfriend of Tia’s. The story flow moved right along so I had a hard time setting it down. The characters are all pretty likable in their own way except for Grayson who is really easy to dislike. I hope since there seems a open story about Ajax…..that there will be another story or more that addresses some of the secondary characters.
After ten years in prison,Tai has plans of turning a new leaf in his life. He never would have imagined that his new beginning would include the artist living next door,nor would he ever of have expected the strong impact Lincoln would have:
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I’ve spent this book going from laughing out loud to melting from how sweet these two men are together. Lincoln decides that Tai will be his,and there’s no stopping him. It was hilarious to watch big, gruff,rumbling Tai try to fend off the smaller man’s attempts to seduce him.
But when you put a happy, outgoing and spontaneous firecracker like Lincoln in close contact with a silent, introverted man like Tai,fire ignites. Then burning passion becomes love,because despite being complet opposites,Tai and Lincoln are perfect for each other.
Colors Of The Heart by L. Loryn is incredibly funny,hot,thrilling and delicious. Tai and Lincoln are so irresistible and cute,and their story kept me entertained and filled my heart with tenderness and warmth.
Can’t recommend this book enough.