When the world labels a man and judges them blindly, is it possible to ever find love?Firefighter Eric is on the front line, battling the threat of nature’s destruction in the California grasslands alongside his CalFire team. Focused and calm, even in the direst of situations, he has a strong affection for his fire truck, loves his career, and has best friends he can rely on. All he needs now is … he needs now is love, but that seems to be impossible to find. At his friend’s wedding. Eric falls in lust at first sight with the shy, slim and sexy Brady, even if Brady isn’t the type of guy he usually goes for. What Eric longs for is an equal in his bed, not a smaller guy who might want Eric to role-play big strong firefighter every time they have sex. He wants to find someone he can be vulnerable with, someone who will love him for his soft heart and quiet ways.
Brady’s life plans grind to a halt when his niece and nephew lose their parents in a tragic accident, and he becomes a dad overnight. His Developmental Coordination Disorder rules his life, but he fights both DCD and the fears that chase him every day, to give Maddie and Lucas a home. Agreeing to go to a friend’s wedding is a decision he regrets long before he even gets there. But, he refuses to give in to his fear, even if he might do something that makes him a target for people’s comments and laughter. Meeting Eric, a huge man with a gentle voice and a flair for chivalry, he falls hard. Now, if only he can let himself get past his panic that Eric would never want someone like him, then maybe he could fall in love for real.
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Nice, slow, romance. Brady has DCD-Developmental Coordination Disorder which I’d never heard of, so I researched it and Rj did a good job incorporating it into the story. He is raising his niece and nephew. Eric is a big, bad firefighter with a soft gooey inside. Eric and Brady meet at a wedding and there’s instant lust. With a little patience from Eric their friends with benefits quickly turns into a sweet love. All of the extra characters have a specific purpose and help the two MC’s in their journey. Definitely recommend this book to those that like sweet romances without drama.
4.5 Stars
I really loved the first book in the series and I couldn’t wait to read this one. We got to know Eric in the first book because he’s friends and roommates with Sean. We also got a little tid bit of Brady in the first book. My heart goes out to Brady. He’s know a lot of loss, but he’s braves the world for his niece and nephew. I can sympathize with Brady though I don’t have DCD ,but I have anxiety so I can relate to the panic he feels at times. Eric is just perfect for Brady and his brood. It warmed my heart watching those two fall in love. This is a book that packs the feels, but also brings the heat. If you’re a fan of M/m romance as I am I would highly recommend this book and series! I can’t wait for the next book it sounds like it’s going to be a good one too!