A promise broken, is a promise not treasured.Winter Di MatteoWinter made a promise to his best friend Caroline the day she died that he would take care of her son. He was ready to put finding his mate on hold, making Connor his top priority. Until a knock on his front door changes his plans.Creed MakamiFor twenty-four years Creed served his country proudly and was ready to start living as a … proudly and was ready to start living as a civilian. A few months before retiring from the service, devastating news about his brother Richard and his mate brings him home quicker than expected. Finding out that he has a nephew, gives him a new mission.
Two men and the baby in the middle.
What happens when Winter, and Creed meet? Will they deny their attraction to each other as they try to keep their promise to their loved ones?
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I really love Omegaverse books because you know there are certain dynamics like instalove and dominate/less dominant characters. This one has two men who are compassionate “do-ers.” They do what is needed in their own ways. The one thing that still bugs me is Caroline’s physical differences. I couldn’t tell if they meant she was overweight or maybe have boy and girl parts? I’m not sure.
So when Creed, Mr. badass extraordinaire, learns his nephew is parent-less, he jumps into action. Like Winter, he is grieving and is ready to protect his nephew, Connor. He wants to love and raise the baby and is totally ready in spirit. Winter is the same except he is actually doing it. Not doing it as well as he hoped, but he is making it work.
I smiled over Creed’s ability to be a real alpha. His job is to nurture and protect and boy howdy does he get to do that. Being Win’s mate made it even better because Win is not a pushover. The unexpected plot twist was great! I love suspense and getting to see Creed do his thing was fun.
Scorching hot smexy scenes, pheromones flying, alphas, babies and intrigue. Whew! Good stuff.
I would have given this 4 stars, but the Advanced reader copy still needed proofreading and that was really distracting.
* Advanced copy provided for an honest and voluntary review.
What a feel good book! Gia has outdone herself. You are pulled in from page one, rushing headlong toward the final HEA. The characters are full of life, the world is vibrant. There is drama, misunderstandings, humor, deceit, loyal friends, jealousy and steamy sex. Oh, and lots of love. And babies. Did I forget to mention babies?
Winter always wanted to be a father. He just didn’t think he would become one because his best friend Caroline died, along with her husband Richard, leaving her newborn son to him. With her dying breath she makes Winter promise to care for him. Connor quickly becomes Winter’s world, and he will fight with all he is to keep him. Creed is Richard’s brother. Receiving the news of Richard and Caroline’s deaths just before starting his terminal leave from Special Forces, he rushes home to save his nephew from what he believes will be foster care. When Winter and Creed meet, he realizes a few things. Winter will never let Connor go; and that Winter is his true mate. Richard and Caroline’s will gives them both joint custody of Connor. So things appear to be going their way.
You will both laugh and cry as the two men learn the ins and outs of fatherhood. The “first bath” sequence is priceless. Add to this a surprise pregnancy, and they may get more than they bargained for.
There is drama. Richard and Caroline’s deaths may not be accidental. Shady business deals complicate matters. Friends are not always what they seem to be. In the end, the bad guys get what’s coming to them. And after all the trials, HEA is achieved.
This book contains adult themes, language, and MM sex, and is intended for mature 18+ readers only.
One thing I love about Giovanna Reaves’ books is that her characters always find their way into my heart and Winter and Creed were no exception. My heart broke for them and Conner. Their ages and life choices was also a plus for me. It made it easier for me to connect and follow their thought processes. I can’t wait for Riley’s book. The series that hooked me Good was Vale Valley and I can see this one further cementing my love of all things Giovanna Reaves.
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A very well written story of two people facing life-changing events amidst trying to navigate a newly established relationship.
Both the MCs and secondary characters are intriguing and multi-dimensional, with plenty of details to create a comprehensive story. The plot was surprising and really invited to turn the pages onwards.
A great addition to the mpreg genre. Can’t wait for the next story in the series 🙂
I received an advanced reader’s copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review
I loved Winter’s Promise by GIovanna Reaves. It’s a sweet story about living after loss and building a family. Winter and Creed are great characters that I fell in love with. Fun, sweet and sexy. Their story is entertaining and kept my attention. There is sweetness, sexiness, humor, a tough of mystery and drama… a very satisfying read.
I received an advanced reader’s copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.