Psychic Emory Jackson and former black ops specialist Jonathon Silver are men from two completely different worlds with one thing in common: heartbreak. Emory still mourns the loss of his husband five years prior, and Jon is reeling with grief from the recent death of his twin brother. Sparks fly when mutual friends introduce them, but it’s so much more than basic attraction. There’s an … an undeniable awareness and a sense of belonging that neither man can deny. Despite Emory’s premonition of a future with Jon, he has vowed never to love again. Jon is convinced that his tainted soul is the reason he will never have someone to call his own. What if they’re both wrong?
Maybe these broken men with their jagged edges could somehow align perfectly to form something whole and beautiful. But will that realization come too late for them?
Someone to Call My Own is the second book in the Road to Blissville series. These books can be read as standalone or as part of the series. The author first introduced these characters in the Curl Up and Dye Mysteries, but it isn’t necessary to read that series first. This book contains sexually explicit material and is intended for adults 18 and older.
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So enjoyable…and all the feels!!
This was a great book, the second in the Road to Blissville series by Aimee Nicole Walker. We have met our main characters Emory and Jon in previous books and now it’s time for their story. Tragic paths and unwillingness to accept their fate makes for drama and angst. Several emotional scenes induced tears. There’s humor as well and a touch of the paranormal with the references to Emory’s visions. It also appears the stage is being set for future books in the series as we were introduced to Emory’s cousin Memphis (who has now moved to what he refers to as Blisstucky) as well as Jon’s friends Beau and Corbin. Looking forward to those books as I really enjoy the work by this author.
Only criticism, and it makes me crazy because it takes my head out of the story, is the need for better editing. Examples: it’s pacifist, not passivist; it’s allude not elude and it’s fraternal twins not paternal twins. There were other but those are the ones that had me nuts. Taking my head out of the story with editing or research errors always costs a star. Otherwise this would be a five star book.
Finally we have Emory and Jon’s story. Since the first time we met these guys in the Curl Up and Dye series, we finally get to see them both get their happy ever after. Emory is a psychic with a raw and bleeding heart. He lost his husband in a tragic car accident and hasn’t been able to move on. Jon is a dangerous man with a sordid past. He spent years in the military getting blood on his hands. When he finally retires and goes home, it’s only for him to discover he has a long lost twin brother. When his twin is murdered, Jon is left to pick up the pieces and manage the nightclub his twin left to him. Both men are hurting and lost and don’t feel ready for love. Fate has another plan.
So I liked the book, but I didn’t love it. There was way too much retelling of events that happened in the Curl Up and Dye series, and I felt like I was getting a long recap of a soap opera episode rather than reading a new book. I liked getting to know what Emory and Jon were feeling behind the scenes of the Curl Up and Dye series, but not at the expense of any real plot. The plot in this book was pretty loose and didn’t feel like it had it’s own identity. The last part of the book was the best part, and did a lot to redeem the book for me.
I love the characters, so I’m committed to finishing the Curl Up and Dye series and the Road to Blissville series. Aimee Nicole Walker has created some amazing characters that I have fallen in love with. Characterization is definitely her strong suite and makes up for a weak plot. Plus, the sex scenes are super hot and really enjoyable.