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4 Stars

A sweet, fun read featuring a super hot firefighter and a computer geek – yes please! And that’s exactly what Andrew Grey delivers with this book. It’s a quick read but it will definitely leave you with a smile on your face. Stone and Dash are very likeable guys and so easy to root for. They have great chemistry and you can feel the genuine love that builds between them.

I enjoyed their story, again it’s a quick one, but there’s a lot going on here! These two meet in dramatic circumstances, Dash’s house is on fire, he barely escapes and Stone is a firefighter on scene who rescue’s his dog and with nowhere to go Stone offers his spare room to Dash as a safe place to stay. These two easily become friends with definite attraction and more brewing but when Dash’s house fire investigation comes back arson both men have to question what really happened.

I definitely liked this book, it was an easy afternoon type read that entertained me from start to finish. I loved the relationship that develops between them and how natural it felt and how they opened up to each other. They both have moments of doubt and questioning their situation but by opening up they learn to trust each other. Overall, it’s a feel good book and a great addition to this series.

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“I don’t know. There’s a shed out behind the house. Maybe I can stay in there for the night and figure things out in the morning.” He tried not to think of the fact that he had no family and now he had no place to live and was going to try to stay in the shed. It was the only idea he had, and at least he’d be out of the rain. “Thank you for coming and for saving Taffy.” That was what was truly important. Stuff he could replace, but the one friend he knew he could count on was the only irreplaceable thing in the house. He stepped down out of the ambulance, grateful they’d let him keep the blanket, and headed around the side of the burned-out shell of a house.

The scent of char and scorch along with the dampness from the rain hung in the air. He hurried to try to keep dry. Dash heard the firefighters packing up as he reached for the door of the shed. Without looking back, he pulled it open and stepped inside. It was mostly empty, with a few folding chairs and one of those old beach lounges with wide woven straps. He set that up and then spread the blanket over it before stretching out, tugging the blanket over himself like a cocoon. At least he was dry for the time being. That he could be grateful for at least.

“Hello,” a deep voice called from outside. “Are you in there?”

Dash thought of not answering and just closing his eyes, willing this nightmare to be over and all of this to just go away. “Yes,” he answered softly before the door opened. The firefighter from earlier, Stone, stood there, shadowed from behind in the light from the trucks.

“You’re really going to stay here?” he asked.

Dash shrugged. “I don’t have much choice. The stupid insurance company isn’t going to help, and I can’t afford a hotel right now. Besides, it’s that big festival in town. All the hotels have been booked for months, and there’s nothing that isn’t going to cost a fortune.”

Stone came inside, and Dash could see some of his features. “Then you can come home with me for the night. I have a sofa that you can use. It will be more comfortable than this loungie thing, and I can try to find you something to wear.”

Dash was tempted to say no, thank you, but his lounge, which had seen many better days, decided to give up the ghost right then and dumped him onto the floor in a heap. He rolled and bashed his hand against the floor. He stayed still until he could figure out how to get up without hitting anything else.

Andrew grew up in western Michigan with a father who loved to tell stories and a mother who loved to read them. Since then he has lived throughout the country and traveled throughout the world. He has a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and works in information systems for a large corporation.

Andrew’s hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and leaving his dirty dishes anywhere but in the sink (particularly when writing) He considers himself blessed with an accepting family, fantastic friends, and the world’s most supportive and loving partner. Andrew currently lives in beautiful, historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

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Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway: The Resident’s Choice by Andrew Grey

Title: The Resident’s Choice
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Harbor Medical Center Book 2
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: Feb 7 2023
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Pediatric residency means long hours, constant pressure, and, occasionally, a patient and her father stealing your heart.

Second-year pediatric resident Marty Beyers loves his job and using all his skills to care for the children in the wards. He figures everything he’s seen in his position at Harbor Medical Center has made him ready for anything, but when he meets gorgeous Dennis and his daughter Stephie, he’s finally encountered something he isn’t prepared for: losing his heart to a patient’s father.

Dennis gave up everything to raise his sister’s daughter after her death, especially after Stephie fell ill. He has a lot of high hopes, mostly that he’ll get answers to Stephie’s mysterious health issues, and in Marty he finds a doctor who listens, really seems to care, and, to top that, is someone he could seriously fall for.

But hospitals have rules about doctors and their patients. To make things worse, Stephie’s illness seems reluctant to reveal any answers to their questions. When her specialists can’t unravel the mystery, Marty refuses to give up, but his diligence triggers suspicions that could pull Marty and Dennis and their potential new family apart forever.

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3.5 – 4 Stars

This was a fun, sweet and heartwarming novella, if you’re in the mood for a quick read to make your heart happy, this is definitely one to grab. I’m a really big fan of Andrew Grey and how much heart he can pour into his books and he delivers again with Marty, Dennis and sweet little Stephie.

Marty is a pediatric resident who meets single father Dennis while treating his daughter in the hospital and he’s all about caring for his patients and doing what his best for them but there is no denying that the good looking dad catches his attention too. While it’s clear that’s an attraction between them, it’s a difficult time to try to start a new relationship for both men. Dennis is focused on caring for Stephie and getting to the bottom of her medical issues while continuing to work and provide for them both. Marty is a resident doctor who works long hours with very minimal time to himself. The true test is how deep these new feelings actually go for both Marty and Dennis.

This was a very quick read and I think Andrew Grey does a great job fitting a lot of emotion in a short book I really did want more. I really liked Dennis and Marty a lot and I enjoyed seeing their relationship start and develop, I really would have liked to see more development and growth. It’s definitely a sweet book and I really enjoyed it, a great addition to this series and I loved getting to see Garth and Rory again too!

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Release Blitz: BACK TO CENTER (Mohegan U Hockey #2) by Ryan Taylor & Joshua Harwood

BACK TO CENTER

Mohegan U Hockey #2

by Ryan Taylor & Joshua Harwood

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Release Date: February 1, 2023

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Genre: M/M Sports Romance

Trope: Friends to lovers, coach/player, single dad, unexpected love, redemption, depression, physical/emotional abuse by parents, HEA

Synopsis

Eckie

There are ways to get ahead in college hockey, but having a meltdown, trying to get rid of your coach, and stalking his boyfriend isn’t one of them. Is it really a surprise that I wound up in a hospital facing my demons instead of getting ready to play for the pros and taking care of my baby? I needed the world’s biggest redo, but the probability of a second chance was about the same as…

Jack Rogan walking through the door. But there he was! Jack was one of my coaches, and I was pretty sure he was straight. His easy laugh and sympathetic ear put a smile on my face. He made me believe I could turn my life around. But as much as I liked him, I knew I had to put my fantasies aside. With obligations to meet and amends to make, I didn’t have time to obsess about a guy who was out of my reach.

So why did I say yes when he offered me a place to stay while I got on my feet?

Jack

I was done with relationships. A fractured heart had made sure my walls were high, and my shields were strong. There wasn’t a man I couldn’t resist—until Eckie.

After driving everyone away in an avalanche of self-destruction, he was getting much needed help, and I wondered if I should go see him. A single visit turned into the best part of every day, and I was hooked. When I was with Eckie, the world made sense again. There were only two years separating us, but since I was one of his coaches, spending time together was dangerous. If we kept it up, who knew what I might do?

Maybe something brilliant, like asking him to stay with me when he left the hospital. I knew it was risky, and I told myself I was only being a friend. But the truth was, I liked feeling things again.

Eckie was seeking redemption; Jack was trying to do the right thing. Neither planned on anything beyond friendship. Will following their hearts leave them worse than before, or will they find what they’ve needed all along?

Back to Center is a story of redemption and the unexpected love a man finds in a friend he never knew he’d have. It also includes exciting hockey, a coach/player dynamic, great communication, unquenchable longing giving way to irrepressible heat, an adorable baby, and a perfect HEA.

Content warnings for depression and physical/emotional abuse by parents. The abuse happened in the past, but knowing about it may be difficult for some.

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Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway: The Resident’s Dilemma by Andrew Grey

Title: The Resident’s Dilemma
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: A Most Love Dogs Companion Novel
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: Dec 6 2022
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Dr. Rory Milner is just beginning to understand what it takes to
survive an ER residency. In his second year, he’s changed
programs to gain additional experience. But not only does he
need to manage the ins and outs of the ER, Rory also needs to
navigate around his brother, a charge nurse, who feels Rory
should toe his line, especially when it comes to Garth, one of the
ER nurses.
As a nurse in the ER, Garth West has pretty much seen it all. But a new resident captures his attention,
not only because he’s good-looking, but because Rory seems to care and really listens to the people who
come into the ER. He also respects Garth and the rest of the nursing staff.
As Rory and Garth work together, they realize that a series of incidents involving botched cosmetic
procedures may be related. Working together to uncover the source, they grow closer as attraction and trust grow into something deeper. Rory and Garth will need to stand together when what they find could end their careers and split them apart.

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Release Blitz, Review & Giveaway: A Gift Wrapped Holiday by Amy Aislin

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Book Title: A Gift-Wrapped Holiday

Author and Publisher: Amy Aislin

Cover Artist: LC Chase

Release Date: November 22, 2022

Genre: Contemporary M/M romance

Tropes: single dad, age gap (10 years), small town, found family

Heat Rating: 3 flames

Length: 69 000 words / 272 pages

It is a standalone story and does not end on a cliffhanger.

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Mal’s first priority is giving his six-year-old son the best Christmas ever, a goal made trickier by a recent move to New England after losing his job. As a single dad, he’s not looking for romance—especially not with a blond California boy ten years his junior.

After being ridiculed at the family business, Luca sets out to prove himself by opening an eco-friendly gift-wrapping store in a small town with a hard-on for Christmas that’s about as far from LA as he can get. Out of his comfort zone in snowy Maine, love is the last thing on his mind.

But the magic of the season has other ideas. As Mal and Luca collide on wintery streets, will they let their first Christmas in Lighthouse Bay lead to happily ever after?

Content warning: stillbirth. Although it took place off-page and in the past, it is discussed on-page.

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4 Stars

This is a really sweet read to get you in the holiday spirit! I really enjoyed Mal and Luca and their story and of course little Otis just adds a sprinkle of sweetness and joy. It’s the kind of story that just makes your heart happy and embraces that holiday magic. It really felt like feel-good holiday movie.

Mal and Luca are two men who’ve been through quite a bit and are trying to make a new(ish) start in Lighthouse Bay. They are both determined to be successful and are working hard to make the holiday season special. They never expected to meet each other or the connection that happens right from the start, but it’s clearly something special. It’s really a sweet journey of love and healing, both of them needing to move forward after some painful past experiences and they find they can do it together.

I really enjoyed this book, it’s entertaining and endearing and these characters are so easy to love. It’s easy to feel the genuine love that develops between Mal and Luca and it’s really heartwarming. I’m definitely curious about Donovan and am hoping to get his story too, plus I’d love to see more of Mal and Luca! This is definitely a book to pick up to get the holiday feels!

Excerpt

Mal slowed at the bottom of a driveway and nodded at the house. “This is me.”

“I was wondering who lived here,” Luca said, taking in the house’s boxy structure.

“Why? Because it’s hideous?”

That startled a laugh out of Luca. “Well . . . yes. It doesn’t match the rest of the houses.” The area just west of Christmas Lane housed Lighthouse Bay’s historic homes, but this modern construction was decidedly not historic. Luca had passed it a couple of times on his evening gift deliveries and wondered what the owner had been thinking. “Why’d you buy it if you don’t like it?”

“I’m not. I’m leasing.”

Even so, Mal had gone all out with the decorations. Icicle lights hanging from the roof, flashing multicolored lights framed around each window, static white lights around a nine-foot-tall pine tree, and a lit-up reindeer family. He even had some sort of spotlights buried somewhere in the yard that swirled red and green snowflakes on the house in an unidentifiable pattern.

“Which is probably another reason I haven’t unpacked,” Mal continued. “I hate this place.”

“Why lease it, then?”

Mal blew out a breath that ghosted the air in front of him. “The short version is that I was in a rush.”

“And the long version?”

“The long version is something I’ll have to give you another time.”

Luca glanced at Otis. “I think he’s asleep.”

“Bet he gets a second wind as soon as I walk in the door.” Mal’s voice was a disgruntled grumble that Luca shouldn’t have found as charming as he did. “Thanks for walking us home.”

“Thanks for letting me. I like talking to you.”

Mal’s smile went lopsided. “I like talking to you too. Still want to do it again sometime? I promise not to feed you ice cream while it’s below freezing outside. Real food only. Scout’s honor.”

Luca’s armpits went damp despite the winter weather, and butterflies took flight in his belly. He dug his toe into the sidewalk. “You must really want to date me if you’ve asked me out twice in one week.”

“Or I just want an adult to talk to for once,” Mal said, a teasing tilt to his smile.

Luca stuck his tongue in his cheek and backed down the driveway, keeping his gaze on Mal’s. “Or maybe you like me.”

“Damn. And here I thought I wasn’t being obvious at all.”

The butterflies floated into Luca’s throat. “Text me?”

“I will.” The darkness enveloped Mal as he moved away from the sidewalk and into the shadow of the house, but Luca could still see the quirk to his lips. “Good night, Luca.”

“Night, Mal.”

Luca watched Mal and Otis head inside, waved at Mal through the glass-fronted door, then turned toward his own home only a couple blocks away, an extra bounce to his steps.

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Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway: Fire and Glass by Andrew Grey

Title: Fire and Glass

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Carlisle Troopers (Book 2)

Genre: Gay Romance, LGBTQ, MM, Law Enforcement

Publisher: DreamSpinner Press

Release Date: Nov 1

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A Carlisle Troopers Novel

State Trooper Casey Bombaro works too hard to have time for a love life, never mind a family. But when a missing persons case leads him to three scared kids and eventually their uncle—an old friend from Casey’s college days—all that changes.

Bertie Riley hasn’t seen his troubled sister, Jen, or his niece and nephews in years. Now suddenly Jen is gone and Bertie is all the kids have. Worried sick about Jen and overwhelmed by his new responsibilities, Bertie doesn’t know how he’s going to cope. He doesn’t expect Casey to step in and lend a hand, but his attraction to his old friend doesn’t surprise him. Years may have passed, but those feelings have never gone away.

For the first time in his life, Casey wants something to come home to. Bertie and the kids fit into his life like they are meant to be there. He struggles to balance a budding romance and reassuring the kids with investigating a rash of robberies and tracking down Jen. But when evidence suggests Jen might not only be missing but complicit in a number of crimes, will Bertie and the kids forgive Casey for doing his job?

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Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway: The Doctor’s Wish by Andrew Grey

We are excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Doctor’s Wish by Andrew Grey today! This is a sweet read, I just loved it! We’ve also got a great excerpt and giveaway too!

Title: The Doctor’s Wish

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Carlisle Medical Book 3

Genre: LGBTQ+/Gay Romance/Contemporary Romance/ M/M

Publisher: Self Published

Release Date: Aug 16 2022

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Dr. Jackson Burnside is an orthopedic surgeon who made his own way. Always different, he got out of Natchez before his family could throw him out, but still wishes things could be reconciled. He’s built a successful practice and a sound reputation in Carlisle. When he’s called to the hospital for a consultation, the last person he expects to meet is Wes.

Wes Fortier had fewer opportunities than Jackson, but he’s worked hard and has a good job that brought him to Carlisle. A work injury lands him in the ER, where he crosses paths again with Jackson, who may be the silver lining he has been praying for in a life filled with gray.

Jackson’s and Wes’s renewed friendship deepens to attraction and possibly unspoken love. Both Wes and Jackson find something they’ve been missing. Just when they begin to lay the foundations of the kind of relationship they’ve both wished for, Jackson’s mother swoops into town with an olive branch for her son, but her hidden agenda could threaten everything.

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4 – 4.5 Stars

As with the other books in this series, A Doctor’s Wish delivers lots of feels in this sweet, touching read! I loved that this story had a bit of friends to lovers and second chance. Jackson and Wes were friends as kids but lost touch after Jackson left the small town they grew up in when he came out. Jackson has made a great life for himself as a doctor, and that’s how he comes face to face with Wes again when is injured on the job. These two easily reconnect and finally get the chance to explore the what-ifs.

You can feel the genuine friendship between immediately, so it only feels natural for Jackson to offer help Wes while he recovers. Jackson offers his home to Wes since his apartment isn’t really safe for him alone. The arrangement allows the two to rebuild their friendship and also explore more. Because of Wes’ injuries they aren’t able to explore the physical attraction side, but does give them a chance to really see how deep their feelings really are for each other.

This is a quick read, but it has a lot of feeling. Both Jackson and Wes are great guys who have had to make their way through life pretty much on their own. They both so kind and have such wonderful hearts it is easy to fall for them. I loved how they supported each other, facing challenges together, including Jackson’s family. There are some good surprises in this read and I guarantee it will leave your heart happy, as it did mine. Great addition to a great series!

Excerpt

“How are you feeling?” Jackson asked.

Wes opened his eyes, then closed them again as the sun shone in the windows. “Worse

than the time we decided to go riding, and I got thrown off the horse. This time it feels like he

stepped all over me.” He didn’t want to move in case the pain started up again. “How is my

leg?”

“I was able to put it back together, and you’ll have some hardware in you for the rest of

your life, but other than that, it went well. I’m pleased. We have your leg wrapped so the incisions can start to heal. Before you go home, we’ll put you in something more structured, but

you’re going to have to wear a boot that will go from your foot and above your knee for the

next few months.”

“And my arm?” Wes asked.

“That’s the issue. You’re going to need to stay off your foot, and you can’t use crutches. Is

there anyone who can take care of you?” Jackson asked, and Wes shrugged.

“Not someone who can take care of me for weeks. I just moved here a little while ago, and I

haven’t had a chance to meet a lot of people.” The truth was that even if he had been at home,

there weren’t folks he could ask. Yeah, he should be able to ask him mama—most people

could—but that wasn’t an option for Wes, there or here. “I’ll work something out.” What the

hell else was he going to do. “How much longer will I be here?”

“Another day or two. I need to make sure that there’s no infection and that all of my

handiwork stays in place. We’ll release you then.”

Wes remembered that smile. It was the same one from when they were kids. It was kind of

strange to see it on the adult version of Jackson, yet reassuring at the same time. Maybe there

were some things that didn’t change.

He thanked Jackson, who then left the room. Wes had a couple of days to figure shit out,

but right now he was too tired to really think too hard about it. He had to rest, and then maybe

after a nap he could make his head work enough so he could figure out what he could do next.

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Release Blitz & Giveaway: Fame by Molly McAdams

Fame

The final, breathtaking stand-alone in the Secrets in L.A. Series

I guess it’s naïve to say I thought I would be an actress.

But isn’t that why everyone comes to Los Angeles? Fame?

Then again, I’m from here.

And after years of paying my dues, all that fame and fortune was shoved at me with the promise of care for my family.

I’d grabbed for it without truly seeing what I was reaching for. Now I’m trapped in a role that owns my body and slowly steals pieces of my soul.

I wanted to be on camera . . . I never wanted this.

But when an intriguing stranger steps into my life, everything changes.

For the first time in so long, I feel alive—cherished and adored.

But as our stolen glances and secret smiles turn into shared nights and hidden passion, I know it’s only a matter of time before we fall apart.

Because he has no idea what I do for a living, and he works with my boss . . .

Now all my secrets are threatening to expose my deepest shame and ruin so much more than the façade I’ve fought to maintain.

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Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway: Fire and Sand by Andrew Grey

Happy Sunday! We are excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Fire and Sand by Andrew Grey today! This was a really sweet, fun read and I hope you’ll check out my review. We’ve also a great excerpt to share and there’s an awesome giveaway!

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Title: Fire and Sand

Author: Andrew Grey

Series: Carlisle Troopers #1

Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance/Law Enforcement

Publisher: DreamSpinner Press

Release Date: July 5 2022

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A Carlisle Deputies Troopers

Can a single dad with a criminal past find love with the cop who pulled him over?

When single dad Quinton Jackson gets stopped for speeding, he thinks he’s lost both his freedom and his infant son, who’s in the car he’s been chasing down the highway. Amazingly, State Trooper Wyatt Nelson not only believes him, he radios for help and reunites Quinton with baby Callum.

Wyatt should ticket Quinton, but something makes him look past Quinton’s record. Watching him with his child proves he made the right decision. Quinton is a loving, devoted father—and he’s handsome. Wyatt can’t help but take a personal interest.

For Quinton, getting temporary custody is a dream come true… or it would be, if working full-time and caring for an infant left time to sleep. As if that weren’t enough, Callum’s mother will do anything to get him back, including ruining Quinton’s life. Fortunately, Quinton has Wyatt for help, support, and as much romance as a single parent can schedule.

But when Wyatt’s duties as a cop conflict with Quinton’s quest for permanent custody, their situation becomes precarious. Can they trust each other, and the courts, to deliver justice and a happy ever after?

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This was a fun, sweet read, I loved Wyatt and Quinton together! These two have an interesting meeting, Wyatt is a cop who ends up in a police chase, ultimately pulling Quinton over. It gets even more interesting when Quinton insists he was following a stolen car that had his infant son in it, and Wyatt believes him. From there these two develop a friendship that easily turns into more.

Wyatt and Quinton are two very different men and don’t seem at all like a match but they actually are great together. Quinton has made a lot of dumb mistakes in his life, but now that baby Callum is here, he would do anything for his son and is determined to give him a good childhood, one he didn’t have. He doesn’t care that it means giving up the party life or working hard, it’s all about Callum. He gets unlikely support from trooper Wyatt after the whole stolen car/kidnapping mess and the messy situation with Callum’s mother Jennifer. Wyatt wants to help people, especially kids and he sees how much Quinton really cares about his son and he’s determined to help him keep his son.

I really liked the connection between Quinton and Wyatt, it felt very genuine and natural. Both men have their issues and fears but they seem to be able to open up to each other and build a strong relationship. It was great to see Quinton embrace being a father and how much he loves his son. Wyatt also seems to fit right in with Callum as well and they become such a sweet little family. There’s also a bit of mystery thrown in here too, as Wyatt gets an opportunity at work to solve his first real case, and help Quinton at the same time. Overall, a fun read I didn’t want to put down and it had just the perfect ending for them. I’m really looking forward to more in this series and really hope to see this group again too.

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Quinton let the old, drab curtains fall back into place as Jennifer was put in the back of a police car. Why in the hell had he decided that sleeping with her would be a good idea? Heck, he was gay, and sure, he liked women, but not to sleep with. Well, he did get one good thing out of it, and that was the amazing bundle of warmth curled against him. Quinton rocked gently back and forth as he tried to soothe Callum into a deeper sleep.

He had made some bad decisions in his life, and getting involved with her was only the latest in a string of them. If there was something stupid to be done, chances were Quinton had done it at one time or another. It would be easy for him to blame it on his mother. His father had never been in the picture, and his mother had never been a paragon of virtue. She liked her men, and there had been a parade of them through their lives over the years. As he got older, Quinton figured he needed to make his own way, and he’d done that by taking whatever he needed. If that meant food from the grocery store or some cash grabbed out of a register while the clerk wasn’t looking, so be it. The other kids in school had decent clothes that weren’t falling apart at the seams, so why shouldn’t he?

A knock at the door pulled him out of his thoughts, and he opened it. Donald stood there, and Quinton let him back inside. “Jennifer is being taken into custody.”

Quinton nodded. He figured that. “What happens next?”

“Well, she’ll be arraigned, and she might be offered bail. If she gets out….”

“Will she get Callum back?” He held his son closer, rubbing his back lightly as he slept. Callum always slept well for him, and all it had taken was that first look into his son’s blue eyes for him to fall in love.

“It’s unlikely, given the nature of the charges.” Donald glanced around, and Quinton offered him a seat on his thrift-store sofa. Donald had already proven to be a straight shooter. Quinton liked that. At least he knew where he stood. “However, the courts will make the determination.”

“I want to keep my son. I wanted to get custody before but was told because of his age and the fact that I have a record and stuff that it was very unlikely.” He slowly sat down so he didn’t disturb Callum.

“Yes. That’s very true. On paper you seem like you’d make a marginal parent, and I have to be honest, I’m inclined to put Callum in emergency foster care just as a precaution. Like I said, on paper you aren’t a good risk.” He sat back and continued to watch him. “But it’s also apparent that you love Callum and have his best interests at heart. And the trooper who helped rescue Callum spoke on your behalf. He told me how frantic you were to get Callum back and how distraught and upset you were about him being taken. You apparently went to great lengths and took risks to yourself to try to save him.” Donald’s gaze turned cold. “I trust you don’t intend to repeat that kind of risky behavior with Callum?”

There was another knock at the door, and Quinton shook his head before getting up from the mismatched chair. He opened the door and was surprised to see the hot and hunky state trooper on his doorstep. He couldn’t remember his name. Hell, after realizing Callum had been taken, he couldn’t remember a lot other than his need to try to save him. “I….” He peered outside. “I thought you took Jennifer into custody?”

“The local police department claimed jurisdiction, so she was transferred to their car, and they will book her. Since the initial crime took place here in town with her leaving the child in the car, they are more than willing to move forward with the prosecution.” He seemed relieved. “I’m on my way back out on patrol, but I wanted to make sure that Callum was all right.”

“What about the car thief?” Quinton asked.

“He’s in custody as well.” Trooper Hunky watched both of them, and for a second, Quinton wondered just what the broad-shouldered man looked like without that uniform on. Jesus, he was not going to have those kinds of thoughts about a cop. “What’s next?”

Donald sighed. “I’m trying to determine placement for Callum until there’s a hearing.”

“I see,” Trooper Hunky said. Quinton needed to stop thinking of him that way. His badge said Nelson, and he needed to remember that. “Mr. Jackson is Callum’s biological father.” A light of hope seemed to brighten the room for Quinton.

“Yes.” Donald stood. “I’m inclined to leave Callum in his care until permanent placement can be sorted out.”

Quinton sighed and left the room. He put Callum in his new white crib in the corner of his bedroom and grabbed a towel to wipe his eyes. Shit, he didn’t cry. At least he hadn’t in years. Not even when the police had tried to scare the hell out of him the last time he’d been taken into custody just before he’d turned eighteen. The boy he’d been arrested for shoplifting with had wept like a girl, but not him. Quinton had determined a long time ago that showing weakness was the easiest way to get hurt. Bury your emotions and come out fighting. It was better to go down that way than in a pool of weakness. Still, at this moment, the thought of losing Callum when he had the chance to do right by his son was too much to take.

“Mr. Jackson?” Trooper Hunky said from outside the door.

He gave his face another wipe and blinked before leaving the room. “I needed to get Callum down. I’m sorry.”

“Donald will stop by occasionally to check on Callum, and he’s asked if I would be willing to as well as a favor. I’ll be honest, we both have… concerns because of your past, but we are in agreement that as his father, you are the person best to build a relationship with him.”

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Title: In the Weeds
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: A New Leaf Romance Book 2
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance
Publisher: DreamSpinner Press
Release Date: May 3, 2022
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print

Blurb/Synopsis:

Florist to the stars Vin Robbins is in high demand in LA, but he hates working for someone else. When he returns to his Pennsylvania home to help his widowed father, he finds an opportunity he never expected with his first love, but learns that someone’s been taking advantage of the unused family greenhouse.

Casey Lombard wasted too much of his life denying who he is and what he wants, but he won’t do that any longer. His biggest regret is letting Vin go, so running into Vin again when he gets called to investigate who planted pot on Vin’s family’s property sends him reeling.

Vin ignites feelings Casey thought long dead. But Casey has a daughter, and Vin is only home for a visit. Surely the bright lights of Hollywood will call him back to the City of Angels, so how can Vin and Casey build the life they both wish they had?

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