Escaping to a world of fantasy is something we all do. Be it a good book, a movie, or whacking your friends with foam bats, we all have a way to release from the day-to-day drive. But sometimes playtime turns into something more.He would have ridden in on a white horse. Raine is a big fan of the medieval ages. He spends most of his weekends at a castle encouraging others to act out their … others to act out their swords-and-sorcery dreams. But when a curious soldier walks into his life, the usually confident and creative single dad finds himself at a loss. And maybe just a little bit in awe.
Quinn is deeply intrigued by Lochmire Castle’s owner and daughter. Having always wanted a family, he can’t help but imagine the possibilities. But a long-past tragedy keeps him from moving forward, one that he isn’t ready to reveal to anyone.
Raine is stressed beyond belief when his creative life takes a turn for the rowdy. Can Quinn help him rub off a few of his worries? Or will Raine’s new knight fall short?
His Paladin is a gay romance novel intended for adults only. Like any good fantasy, we promise they’ll live happily ever after. But what will it take to get there?
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***I received a free review copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving a review***
This was my first time reading/listening to anything by J.P. Oliver and I have to say it was a really enjoyable experience. I’ll be looking forward to enjoying more of his books. I also have to say that the narrator J. Bordeaux’s voice and tempo with the book were enjoyable as well. Having just recently started to listen to audiobooks and more than a few of the narrator’s voices have just killed my listening enjoyment of a book for me. I would recommend this book and the audio to anyone looking for a sweet slow m/m romance. The story left me with a nice warm and fuzzy feeling that set a great mood for the rest of my day.
Quinn is a soldier and widower who hasn’t been able to move forward with his life after his great loss. Raine is a single father with a very rambunctious daughter named Nicole better known as Princess Elora ruler of Lochmire. These two men are so different but they make a deep connection upon meeting for the first time. While Quinn’s life is routine and order Raines is fantasy, sorcery, knights and a host of other fantastical beings. Raine introduces Quinn to the lifestyle of LARPing – noun: a type of role-playing game. An upcoming major event is going to be held at Raines place of business Lochmire and it’s going to need Raine’s total focus. His perfectionist ways are causing him to create stress not only for himself but for others as well with his micromanaging.
Will this event tear apart Quinn and Raine’s budding romance? Will Raine see Quinn as his very own – Paladin – noun: any determined advocate or defender of a noble cause? Will the main event go without a hitch despite Raine’s personal control issues? Read for yourself this story about two men fighting their various issues to rescue each other for their chance at a HEA.
When Quinn lost his wife after a car accident he almost fell completely apart. He said routine saved him. And routine and schedules and teamwork were things his Army life was built around.
Raine was a single dad – and his beautiful daughter Nicole was the Princess Elora to the Lochmire Castle he built for LARP-ing.
Her mother could not flee from the family thing fast enough and never looked back.
Quinn discovered a billboard with info about Lochmire, and decided to check it out as a destination for a mandatory fun day / team building thing for his supply unit.
And so it began. A tale of learning to live with not being able to do all things alone, learning to live with team work, love and support – and a story of the great LARP Last Battle of the Last Alliance against the powers of Darkness, in an effort to save the final remnants of the Kingdom of Jahanis.
A good time was had by all in the end, and a love story for the ages celebrated with good food and libations.
A fun romance / growth story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.