Romance Breaks – Danby Series ~ Adopted from scattered families into one, five boys became brothers. Together, they learned to leave their pasts behind and focus on their lives ahead. Now men, they are passionate about their jobs, concerned about their fellow man, and looking toward the future. What none of them expect is to have their hearts stolen. Each story stands alone, but might be more … enjoyable to read in sequence.
TYLER ~ The last three years, ex-police officer turned PI, Tyler Danby, has focused much of his attention on a charity for fallen police officer’s families. Since losing his partner, Sam, Tyler has become best friends with Sam’s girlfriend, Faith. He finds her bossy, sassy, yet the sweetest person he knows.
Radiologist Faith Whitmore loved Sam, and with Tyler’s help, she’s slowly healed from his death. Tyler’s friendship is essential to her; he’s always there to pick her up when she needs it. When a sudden attraction flares between them, will they risk their friendship to learn if they can share more?
AIDEN ~ In Houston for the week on business, attorney Aiden Danby makes a deal with friend Charli Simmons. Since she’s stuck for a babysitter, he agrees to watch her kids while she’s at work, if she’ll be his date for an important business dinner. Aiden can’t forget the crush he had on Charli when they were young. Spending time with her now, getting to know the sweet, sexy woman she’s become, he realizes he’s more attracted to her than ever.
After losing her husband three years ago, Charli struggles to keep a balance between her kids and her job. While growing up, Aiden was always around, always teasing her. Watching him with her kids and the time they spend alone, she can’t get over how gentle and playful he is. Charli has no illusions they might share a life together, she only hopes he’ll give her one night.
JC ~ Rock and Roll star JC Danby’s world was turned upside down eight months ago when his wife left town. Brandy has sent him a text here and an email there, but no one knows where to find her. Guessing she would never miss her uncle’s funeral, JC flies home from his world tour to confront his wife and learn the reason for her disappearance.
Leaving JC like she did was wrong, but at the time Brandy believed she had no choice. She not only left to protect herself, she also did it to protect JC. But she worries her abandonment has done too much damage. Uncertain if he will be able to forgive her, she is positive of one thing—their lives will never be the same.
BROCK ~ Firefighter Brock Danby has been helping his sister with her children the last few years since her husband’s death. In doing so, he’d put his social life on hold. Now that his sister is married and settled, he wants to find that someone special, but at thirty-one years old the single scene doesn’t appeal to him. Picked to be photographed for a Hot Fireman calendar, Brock is surprised to see Juliana Murray, the prettiest girl in his high school class, is the photographer.
Juliana moved away for college and to pursue her photojournalist career, but recently returned to Houston and opened a photography studio. Seeing Brock again, she can’t get over how gorgeous he still is. Their attraction is instant, hot, and leaves both of them wondering if they can be as good out of bed as they are in it.
LEVI ~ Veterinarian Levi Danby has been devoted to making his clinic a success, but something, or rather someone, is missing from his life. He’s both surprised and guarded when his ex-girlfriend Candice Purdy shows up at his clinic claiming she wants a second chance.
Five years ago Candice made the stupidest mistake of her life when she left Levi and moved to New York in hopes of getting her big break on Broadway. She prays the pain she sees in Levi’s eyes means he still loves her, but she knows the road to forgiveness will not be an easy one. If only she can make him remember the good times they shared.
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Five boys, all about the same age, adopted by Pops and Mimi, are taken from the darkness of their early years and given a new life with stability, nurturing, life skills and love. Each story opens with a dedication to people who serve their community and humanity in a special capacity, making one realise that the role they play has far-reaching effects.
Tyler is living with a memory that haunts him. When Faith drops an unspeakable proposition in his lap, there is no way that he can respond positively. However, what has been done cannot be undone, and Tyler cannot forget her request. Both Faith and Tyler struggle with the loss of Sam but when Faith finally breaks down and Tyler witnesses her heartbreak, it is as if new life has been unleashed as they both come to terms with the past and recognise the gift of love between them.
Aiden has had a crush on Charli ever since he was a kid. the problem is that Charli is the sister of one of his adopted brothers, which puts her off-limits. When Brock is unable to give his sister the help she needs, Pops volunteers Aiden to babysit the widowed Charli’s children. Finding a connection with the children makes it even harder to keep his distance from Charli, but as he spends more time with them, they find they are the only ones denying the attraction between them.
JC’s hard-earned stardom comes with a price when inexplicably his wife disappears without a trace. Brandy has left enough of a trail for him to know that she is safe, but her reasons for leaving elude him. When events bring Brandy and JC back into the same orbit with the rest of the Danby family, JC is shocked to learn the circumstances behind Brandy’s decision. When the truth is revealed, JC and Brandy have choices and adjustments to make, but recognise that together they can conquer almost anything.
Brock is nominated by his fellow firemen to represent their station in a Hot Firemen Calendar to raise funds, much to his chagrin. Upon arrival at the park where the shoot is to be done, his jaw drops when he realises that the photographer is none other than his youthful crush, Juliana. She has been through the mill and the gentle Brock is just the man she needs to help her reconnect with her feelings and emotions. Brock’s heart drops when Juliana asks that before getting involved they first explore the friendship zone. With Pops’ wise counsel ringing in his ears, Brock gives Juliana what she needs. His reward is seeing his brothers’ faces when he brings her home.
Levi is shocked to see Candice in his veterinary clinic after she dumped him five years previously. Discovering that her big New York break is just a pipe dream, Candice returns home thoroughly humbled and grabs at the opportunity to deliver puppies to Levi’s clinic for a photoshoot. Levi has no intention of giving her a second chance but after spending some time with her, he is surprised when she steps back and gives up the chase. Once again Pops steps in and gives his wise counsel and Levi takes a chance on Candice and if he hasn’t messed up completely, love as well.
Five brothers, five stories and five happy endings in one boxset, make this an enjoyable, romantic and warm-hearted read. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest voluntary review.