Pride

Single Dads #6

by R.J. Scott

A blazing connection between single dads from opposite sides of the tracks is fraught with secrets and lies, and a happily ever after is impossible, unless they take a chance on love.


Saved a long time ago by a man who saw a diamond in the rough, Logan is a single dad and the owner of Redcars Automotive, a haven for those in need. With custody of his daughter under scrutiny, his life is upended when a journalist looking for a story slips into his life without him realizing. Logan doesn’t want Gray more than once, but when sharing the secrets of his past won’t get the journalist to leave, what else can he do?

After blaming himself for missing signs that his son was ill, Gray feels Ben is safer with his ex-wife and her new pediatrician husband. With a heart heavy with guilt, and his documentary company failing to find a story, he’s searching for some spark in his life to fix everything. When a series of arson attempts draws him to Los Angeles, he meets the secretive, scarred, and tattooed Logan, who makes him an offer that Gray knows he should refuse.


This opposites-attract love story features two single dads reaching a crossroads in life, angst, secrets, arson, intimidation, and a found family so tightly connected that nothing can break it apart.


Genres: M M Romance, Romance, Contemporary, LGBT, Found Family

278 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 28, 2023

About the author

RJ Scott writes heartwarming, passionate MM/gay romance stories where every man finds his happily ever after. When not writing, she enjoys reading books, watching movies, spending time with her family, following Formula 1 (Forza Ferrari!), and cheering on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Email her here: rj@rjscott.co.uk

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Reviews

[Cadiva · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wanted to fall in love with this book because the premise of it intrigued me and, in the main, I got my wish.

Both Grey and Logan are compelling characters, each with unique quirks that made them interesting to read about and get invested in.

I very much liked the found family at the heart of Logan's garage, all of who will be getting their own stories in a spin-off series coming next year.

Grey's son Ben and his ex-wife and her new husband were also positive figures, no evil exes here, although Logan's former partner Izzy, mother of his cute as a button daughter Cassidy, came close on occasion.

Where I've dropped a star is in the wider story about the investigation that Grey is looking into for his documentary.

It just felt a little flat for me but it may be that elements of it will continue in the spin-off, but I'm not sure how, given Nick (of book five) comes to the rescue at the end here.

I also didn't buy fully into the speed of Grey and Logan's falling in love. Did I believe they were attracted to each other and had the potential to fall, absolutely, I think I just wanted a bit more on page conversation after they'd admitted it could be more.
The 'I love yous' just felt a bit too fast given how little time they'd actually spent together.

Still, both of those are small concerns and neither takes away from the overall enjoyment of seeing two dads who couldn't be more different, find the strength to make themselves vulnerable.

It was also cool to get a guest appearance from everyone's favourite firefighter Eric, and get a name check of his best mate, our favourite cop Leo!

#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's an interesting one. It has a mix of crime novel "we need to find out or else" vibes, angsty moments due to emotional backstories and sweet romance to give it spice. At times the jumps between the mystery of the neighborhood takeover and the moments between Gray and Logan were a bit brusque, and I wish we'd gotten a bit more time with them together alone just being, but I like them as a couple.
Is this my favorite of the series? No, listen is still the holder of the title. Is it good and enjoyable? Yes it is. Am I interested as hell for the redcar series? Absolutely

[Love Is All Around · Rating 4 out of 5]

RECENSIONE A CURA DI LADY MARMELADE
Chi mi conosce bene sa che non amo molto le storie con bambini di mezzo, eppure questa serie mi è piaciuta molto.
Non sapevo ci fosse ancora un libro e come sempre non me lo sono fatta sfuggire!
Stavolta i papà single sono addirittura due, con il doppio dei problemi da risolvere.
Forse la trama non è originalissima, ma i due protagonisti mi sono piaciuti molto nelle loro insicurezze e nel loro non ammettere di essere due testoni!
Pur essendo molto diversi, Logan con un passato molto burrascoso dentro e fuori da riformatorio e carcere, Gray cresciuto in una famiglia tranquilla in un piccolo paese di provincia, i due hanno avuto entrambi un figlio in maniera precipitosa e non programmata.
Forse non erano pronti ad essere padri, forse hanno preso decisioni sbagliate, ma sta di fatto che poi si sono rivelati padri amorevoli e pronti a sacrificare tutto per il bene dei loro figli.
Tra i due forse Logan è quello che se l’è vista più brutta, soprattutto ora che stanno tentando di portagli via l’attività, la casa e la sua adorata bambina, ma non è mai una gara a chi sta peggio. Anzi Logan e Gray possono fare davvero tanto se il primo non giungesse sempre alle conclusioni affrettate e avesse più fiducia in se stesso, e se Gray credesse di più in sé come padre, oltre che come ottimo giornalista.
Tutti e due si danno colpe che non hanno e solo trovandosi di fronte l’uno all’altro riescono a capire che non sono così male come credono di essere e che insieme potrebbero davvero fare la differenza se solo si fidassero di più.
Continua sul nostro blog!

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

SLAYED!!

[T.A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gray and Logan's Story.

Gray is a journalist and Logan is a mechanic, a very unlikely pairing. They do fall in love amongst the wrong being done to the community Logan lives in. I enjoyed this story a lot.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really have enjoyed the Single Dads series and loved Logan and Gray!! They are so different, they come from completely different backgrounds but Gray feels a connection with Logan that he can’t explain. Logan won’t let himself feel, he has too many worries to think about love or relationships.

This book has so much going on yet nothing is overwhelming it’s just perfectly wrote!! Gray digging in, being an investigative reporter, trying to put the pieces together to help Logan in addition to his son and his health issues. Logan owning a car shop, fixing cars, looking out for friends and seeing his daughter, having to deal with things that could change everything for him.

There’s someone messing with people who live and work in this area, dangerous, trying to make people leave their homes. But Gray is determined to figure it out to help Logan even when Logan pushes him away.

These two are just amazing together, their kids, the friends and being the support each other needs even if they won’t admit it!

If you haven’t started this series, get on it!! Each book is fabulous with fantastic stories!!

[Monika · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was a mix of crime/mystery and romance, surprisingly heavy on the mystery aspect. It was different than the previous books in this series but in a good way. I wish there was a bit more interaction with the kids but otherwise I thoroughly enjoyed this book and this series. I think I read somewhere this was the final book(?) and I'm really sorry to see it end if that's the case but excited to read the spin-off Redcars Series. I'm looking forward to Enzo's love story and hoping Robbie fits in there somewhere.

QUICK THOUGHTS

● Single dads
● Grumpy/Sunshine
● Opposites attract
● Combatants to lovers
● Instant attraction
● Angst
● Crime/mystery
● Secrets
● No horrible exes
● There are kids but they're not in the story enough, I would have liked more
● Chosen Family (a really good one)
● Fighting for love
● Loved the MCs... Logan & Gray
● Didn't want to see "The End"
● Very satisfying ending
● Characters from previous books make an appearance but this can definitely be read as a stand-alone

[LeeAnn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore this story!
Ben and Logan's start was contentious to say the least.
So much happened in this story. We get to meet Tudor, who seems one way but we learn just how he really is.
There are mysterious things, danger, someone who deserves to be smacked into next month.
We meet some men who have made mistakes in the past , who've been hurt in the past, who are helped and given a safe space to live and work.
Now back to Logan and Ben. We get lots of kisses and cuddles and sexy times. Misunderstandings. You know , everything needed to make a great love story!
That is all I will say. The reader needs to experience everything for themselves.
Cassidy and Ben have amazing personalities .

5/5 pairs of purple tennis shoes.

I cannot wait for the next book in this series!

I received an Advanced Readers Copy for my honest review.

[Sharing The Book Love · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book 6 in the Single Dads series and its a winner!

My thoughts are this is a little bit grittier and less sweet than previous but the angst and drama is needed in this story!

Logan and Gray, their families and kids and the their story is well written, paced nicely and we meet some wonderful side characters.

Logan and Grays love isnt without issues and well communication wasnt their greatest but they do get their in the end.

For me this is only 4 stars only because i had some unanswered questions about the intrigue through the book

[Axalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Logan et Gray avec un Culomètre à 🍑🍆

Après l'échec du dernier tome, je ne savais pas trop ce qui allait m'attendre ! Et bien, merci la vie, il était succulent !

Gray, après un appel alarmant, vient enquêter sur une affaire de délogements malhonnêtes dans une petite ville. Maintenant que Nick s'est retiré des affaires, il lui faut un nouveau gros reportage pour rentrer dans ses frais. Sauf qu'en arrivant, il va tomber sur un os d'un mètre quatre-vingt dix et de tatouages, Logan.

Le mélange entre affaires sordides et le problème familiaux est parfait pour passer une lecture tenue en haleine ! Même si on est sûr que tout se passera bien, on n'est jamais à l'abri d'un retournement de situation Inattendu qui nous surprend tous.

Le personnage le plus intéressant est Logan, tout lui échappe, la garde de sa fille va lui être réduite, en face de lui se tient le nouveau partenaire de sa femme, pleins d'argent et de pouvoir. Et à côté, il tient un garage après une bande d'hommes au passé sombre et son allure de baroudeur n'est évidemment pas un plus, même si la petite fille est la.plus heureuse chez son père. De plus, de plus en plus d'incidents ont lieu près de son lieu de travail et de résidence menaçant tout un quartier par ses moyens détournés.

C'est dans cette ambiance que débarque Gray, journaliste de surcroît qui pourrait être bénéfique comme complètement destructeur sur l'avenir de sa fille et de ses hommes. Surtout que Gray est très impliqué dans son enquête qui cache quelque chose d'immense et qu'il a un très gros faible envers Logan. J'ai adoré cette façon qu'il a de lui coller aux basques, à utiliser tous les stratagèmes pour avoir un rapprochement, un câlin, un baiser oh plus si affinité ! Mais il reste aussi un père avec un sentiment d'infériorité qui a peur pour son fils malade et pour son entreprise qu'il peut perdre à tout moment !

C'est donc dans cette ambiance tendue (dans tous les sens du terme) que vous allez évoluer et vous attacher à tous ces personnages qui ne vous veulent que du bien !

[Tracy Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!

This was such a great book from the first page to the last. Grey is perfect for Logan. This book has mystery, danger, a jerk, some great kids, and some sweetness. We meet a new group of men who have made past mistakes and are just trying to get by without being judged for it. This book is a must read.

[Anka_booklove | In_anderen_Welten_ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Puh, ich muss Ehrlich sagen, Logan und Gray haben es mir mit leicht gemacht. Ich kam sehr schlecht in diese Geschichte rein und mehr als einmal war ich kurz davor das Buch abzubrechen. Aber dann hat es Klick gemacht und ich war wie gegangen, konnte meinen Reader kaum aus der Hand legen. Ich habe mit den beiden mitgefiebert, die Daumen gedrückt, ein paar Tränen vergossen und hätte am liebsten ihren Kampf mitgekämpft.
🌟🌟🌟🌟❤️

[EQUUS · Rating 4 out of 5]

The man from the wrong side of the tracks meets the man from the all the right sides of the tracks in most unvelcoming circumstances. What they have in common at the start is their undeniable sizzling attraction wich is starting to feel like much more.
Logan is overwhelmed by responsibilities and current events in his life that might cost him everything that means something in his life so he's burying his head in the sand, but some things won't go away only because he's in denial. He's fighting tooth and nail to keep tenacious and methodical investigative reporter out of his life and out of his thoughts. Luckily for him and many others Gray won't let go.
As usual - anything written by RJ Scott is well worth your time - actually I've never read a book from this author that I didn't like or love. Some are on my reread list.
Then why four stars instead of five you might wonder. It's because I wish there was more balance between story and relationship development and I got the feeling that story was chasing it's tail in first 40% and a more detailed background of the MC's was lacking in this part. It was just enough to keep my attention, but got me a bit frustrated - like - please throw me a bone already. But after that I couldn't put it down. Side characters were strong , intriguing and I am over the moon that we'll get their stories too in a new RedCar series. Already added them to my wish list. I truly hope that one of these stories includes Killian. His brief appearance swept me off my feet.

[Elle Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Logan and Gray’s story has a little bit of everything…suspicion and doubt, corruption, intrigue and mystery, multi-layered evil and a whole lot of instalove. It features two devoted dads, one spunky 6-year-old, a band of misfits and a teen learning to manage chronic Illness.

The story takes place in an idyllic enclave of Los Angelas where hard-working people can live and work and raise their families in an honest yet modest lifestyle. Free from the encumbrances of gangs and untouched by poverty and despair. But all is not what it seems.

Scott creates a world and a cast of characters that a reader can happily immerse themselves in. The main characters are easy to love and the things motivating the characters are admirable. That being said, there’s still the tension wondering if they’ll ever get out of their own ways, and it is delicious.

Loosely affiliated with other Single Dads books, this can easily be read as a stand-alone, or a reader could contentedly dive in to the whole series.

With a simmering second romance heating up in the background, I was never happier to see a “coming soon” note from an author.

The relationship between the men is very much an explosion, over a gathering fire and I would have preferred to have seen just a bit more on how characters got in as deep as fast as they did.

4 stars for this engrossing, layered story.

[MJ's Book Blog and Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review by: Jennifer
(4 Stars)

What a very interesting story this turned out to be! Both are single fathers, but in completely different situations. Gray has an amazing co-parenting thing going on, while Logan is fighting for more time with his daughter. That's not the only difference between the men, Logan is in jeopardy of losing everything, and doesn't have time to deal with Gray and any feelings that might be happening. But what happens when Gray isn't going as quietly away as Logan had hoped? Will Logan realize that he also is in jeopardy of losing something else?

There was a lot going on in this story, so much that for a second I felt a little overwhelmed. But that quickly left the more the story played out. This gives us a few feels, for most of us that read this that have children can empathize with both Gray and Logan. I'm really happy with how all of this worked out and give this 4 stars.

[Hellsbells · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story from start to finish, the 2 main characters Gray and Logan really grabbed me and I needed to know their story. Once started I kept reading till the end.

The secondary characters were fab, especially the guys at Redcars and I'd definitely love to get a bit more about them hopefully in future books.

The story for me flowed well and this is a nice easy read with plenty to grab your attention.
I personally love this series and this a great addition.

[Jodi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like Gray and Logan as a couple.

Was not a fan of jumping back and forth with the storyline, to me this book is missing the one on one time between Gray and Logan that we typically get with RJ’s books.

It was an enjoyable read just not one of my faves

~~ ARC provided by author for unbiased review ~~

[Gabis Laberladen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Darum geht’s:

Seit sein Sohn Ben unter seiner Aufsicht zusammengebrochen ist und die Diagnose Diabetes gestellt wurde, hat Gray Angst, wieder als Vater zu versagen. Er meint, Ben ist bei seiner Ex und deren neuem Ehemann – einem fähigen Kinderarzt – besser aufgehoben.

Logan würde seine Tochter Cassidy gerne ganz bei sich haben, aber der neue Ehemann seiner Ex Izzy hat Geld und fährt Anwälte auf, um mit Izzy und Cassidy in die Schweiz ziehen zu können. Dann würde Logan seine Tochter nur noch selten sehen. Und in den Händen des undurchsichtigen Parker will er Cassidy schon gar nicht wissen.

Als die Bewohner des Cardinal Hope Mobile Home Park, in dem auch Logans Autowerkstatt liegt, schikaniert und vertrieben werden sollen, kommt Gray dorthin, um eine investigative Reportage darüber zu drehen. Auch wenn Logan Gray nicht ausstehen kann, da ist “eine Sache” zwischen den beiden single Dads, die sie nicht ignorieren können.

So fand ich’s:

Gray ist die eine, verbliebene Hälfte von Grick Media, seit Nick (einer der Protagonisten aus Band 5) ihre gemeinsame Firma verlassen hat. Gray ist einer Firma auf der Spur, die Grundstücke ankauft, die Bewohner vertreibt und dann teure Neubauten errichtet. Und das nicht gerade zimperlich oder nur mit legalen Mitteln. Dass er dabei notgedrungen auch Logan und seine Autowerkstatt ins Licht der Öffentlichkeit zerren wird, passt Logan gar nicht. Denn er leitet nicht nur eine Autowerkstatt, sondern einen Ort, an dem gestrauchelte Menschen in Ruhe wieder auf die Beine kommen können.

Beide Männer sind gute Väter, die ihre Kinder lieben, aber trotzdem in völlig unterschiedlichen Situationen sind. Logan hat viele Sorgen und alles andere im Kopf, als sich mit einem Journalisten einzulassen, dessen zweite Natur es ist, überall herumzuschnüffeln. Doch Gray spürt sofort, dass er auch Logan nicht gleichgültig ist und bleibt hartnäckig, obwohl Logan den “harten Hund” sehr überzeugend gibt. Mir ging es zwischen den beiden Männern etwas zu schnell, vor allem, weil Logan sehr zurückgezogen ist und Gray ihm jede Annäherung förmlich abpressen muss. Aber gut, wenn zwischen ihnen “diese Sache” ist, dann konnten sie wohl nicht anders, als ihr nachzugeben ;-)

Einen wichtigen Teil der Handlung nimmt das Schicksal des Cardinal Hope Mobile Home Park und damit auch Logans Redcars Autowerkstatt ein, die rücksichtlos von Immobilienhaien aufgekauft werden sollen. Logan und Gray befassen sich beide damit, doch mit ziemlich unterschiedlichen Methoden, und die Spannung dieses Handlungsstranges zieht sich genauso durch das ganze Buch wie die Väter-Kinder-Beziehungen.

Ich musste mich erst wieder ein wenig in den besonderen Erzählstil einlesen, aber es lohnt sich definitiv, dranzubleiben, weil sich da eine wunderbare, vielschichte Story entwickelt. Ganz besonders haben mir die Männer aus der Redcars Autowerkstatt gefallen, die offensichtlich viele Geheimnisse mit sich herumtragen und gerade in schwierigen Situationen in ihren Leben sind. Deshalb hat es mich sehr gefreut, am Ende des Buches einen Hinweis darauf zu entdecken, dass es eine Serie um die “Redcars” geben wird. Logisch, dass ich da dran bleibe! Denn die Single Dads Reihe hat mir schon viel Lesespaß bereitet.

[WycEd Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Ruthie – ☆☆☆
This is the sixth book in the series, and they are all worth a read. You could read this as a standalone, and then go back and enjoy the others.

I really liked most of the elements of this book, I am just not sure that they all worked together for me. There is really a lot going on, with multiple characters who we are not entirely sure whether we should or shouldn't care about them. That slowed the pace, and distracted me from the obvious potential of the relationship brewing between Logan and Gray. I bought their strong attraction, and even the lack of trust which Logan afforded any new person in his life, but the turn around to love was speedy, even for my romantic nature.

I thought their respective offspring did help to show their matching fundamental goodness, even if they had polar opposite ways of dealing with their natural fears of being a good parent. This theme, which has run through all the books, is well written and provides much of the fun parts of the book.

I am looking forward to the guys at Redcars getting their stories told in future books.


Angie – ☆☆☆
I have read every book in the series so far. You can read this book as a standalone.

I was excited, jumping into this book because I enjoyed previous books in the series. I had a really hard time getting through this book. I put it down and tried several times. It didn't work for me. I didn't feel the connection between Logan and Gray, especially how fast it went. Then the whole documentary thing just seemed weird to me. I think if the documentary aspect was removed, I might have been more engaged. I'll continue with the series; everyone isn't going to love every book and that was the case for me with this one.

Reviewers received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.

[Christy Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Burning Love

Wanted to read this in June because its Pride month and this is called Pride. I was happy to see Logan and Gray's story. I wanted more of the kids in it though but the rest I enjoyed so much.

Logan runs Redcars a garage that works on cars mostly T-Birds and ones like that. He meets Gray when he saves him and Tudor who's like a dad to him one morning. He doesn't like Gray because he's A journalist and that to him is like a cop which he doesn't need around. Though there definitely needs be investigating done into the fires and what happens that morning they meet.

Gray is not wanting to have the story about the garage but the community and what is happening. The ones that work at the garage are up in arms about it too because they all have pasts that don't want no one looking into but that's not what Gray cares about.

He wants them to be safe, especially Logan's daughter who he is fighting to keep in the USA from her step dad taking her away. I was relieved on how turned out for them. Was also happy that Gray stopped being scared about being around his son Ben in case he had another diabetic situation.

I can't wait for the next series because want more of Enzo, Robbie, Rio, and Jamie.

[Adriano Pietrella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Con questo sesto volume ho finito di leggere tutti i libri fin' ora usciti della serie "Single Dads".
Devo dire che questo volume rientra tra uno dei miei meno preferiti.
A mio parere la parte romantica del romanzo poteva essere meglio sviluppata e più presente, secondo me è stato dato più spazio alla parte mistery.
Ho notato che un filone della narrazione è stato lasciato un po' in sospeso e mi è dispiaciuto non sapere come si è conlusa completamente la storia in quel punto.
Devo dire che però il generale la storia di questo romanzo mi ha intarttenuto e divertito. Trovo la coppia Logan e Gray super cute e si vede che si completano a vicenda. Ho amato la tensione che intercorre tra loro e lo sviluppo della loro relazione.
Mi è piaciuto che in questo romanzo rispetto agli altri della serie sia stata inserita anche una forte componente mistery.
Non vedo l' ora a Dicembre di leggere il settimo volume "Miracle".

[Gavin Stephenson-Jackman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gray is after a story, a story of corporate greed and corruption. What he finds is so much more, he finds a history of kindness to the downtrodden and a man trying to protect them and save their community. Logan took over Redcars Automotive to continue its history of giving people a second chance just as he was given years before. Gray's son is diabetic and his ex's new husband is a pediatrician and Logan thinks Ben would be better off with them after he is diagnosed. Logan has joint custody of his daughter and is faced with a custody battle as his ex's new husband wants to take the girl to Switzerland. Logan distrustful Gray afraid he'll expose the sordid lives of the men at Redcars. These two can't deny their mutual attraction as they learn to trust and depend on each other for the family they are forming and the community they are trying to protect.

[Soda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Opposites attract!

Sometimes when there are two MC’s telling the story, the story still predominately belongs to one of them. This was not the case here.

Logan and Gray each had incredible stories of their own running parallel to their romance. I loved how the different aspects of their stories interconnected, it was so well constructed!

I adore this series, Dads with kids are my MM romance kryptonite and RJ Scott knows how to bring them to life to the point that I want to join their family!!!

I loved the family found aspect in this story, I was so thrilled to see a spinoff series coming soon because not knowing what happens between Enzo and Robbie would be a catastrophe!!!

[Julian White · Rating 4 out of 5]

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After being left in sole charge by Nick (prevous book) Gray is floundering slightly - looking for a suitable subject for the next invesigative documentary and lacking a front-man to present the eventual programme - he clashes with the owner of a car repair shop who doesn't trust authority figures (oversimplification!). The trailer park in which Logan loves is under threat - as is the repair shop - from less than scrupulous developers. Also involved is Logan's daughter - who loves the repair shop - and who may be taken to Switzerland when her step-father is posted there by his family business.

A slightly different pairing here - and several figures from other books in the series become involved peripherally...

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a free copy to read and review for Wicked Reads

I have read every book in the series so far. You can read this book as a standalone.

I was excited jumping into this book because I enjoyed previous books in the series. I had a really hard time getting through this book. I put it down and tried several times. It didn't work for me. I didn't feel the connection between Logan and Gray, especially how fast it went. Then the whole documentary thing just weird off to me. It think if the documentary aspect was removed I might habe been more engaged. I'll continue with the series, everyone isn't going to love every book and that was the case for me with this one.

[Vintage · Rating 5 out of 5]

Non shmoopy love story

Great intro to characters that are set up to be a new spin off series. The MCs in this one are both dads, but not single dads thus time around since they both have an ex that is still in the picture. This series has always been a little grittier and the lives of most of characters have been rough. Looking forward to the new series.

[Sarah Mitcham · Rating 5 out of 5]

MM, Opposites Attract, Single Dads, Contemporary, Romance. The sixth book in the series and can be enjoyed as a stand-alone or as part of the series. With a fast paced plot full of intrigue, secrets, lies, angst, steam and found family this a page-turner and tearjerker with great characters, lots of info and a guaranteed HEA.

[Lorenzo Adduci · Rating 5 out of 5]

R.J. Scott è un’autrice che mi sorprende e mi coinvolge sempre di più con ogni suo nuovo libro, dimostrando un talento in continua crescita con una capacità di dar vita a protagonisti particolari con un mondo interiore ricco di sfumature. “Single Dads” è una serie dedicata alle vicissitudini sentimentali di alcuni papà single che ho amato fin dal primo volume, per cui ora che con “Pride” siamo arrivati al termine credo che sentirò davvero la mancanza di queste meravigliose famiglie allargate che sanno amare, accogliere e sostenere.
“Pride” è probabilmente il libro più bello e completo di questa serie, in quanto l’autrice è riuscita a combinare alla perfezione la complicata e intrigante storia d’amore tra Logan e Gray con tante diverse tematiche trattate con la consueta delicatezza. Logan Reed e Gray Davies sono due uomini che sanno farsi amare con le loro fragilità, la testardaggine e un incondizionato bisogno d’amore.
Gray Davies è un giornalista investigativo che ha creato, insieme al suo migliore amico Nick, la Grick Media, una società che si occupa di documentari di approfondimento su tematiche scottanti al solo scopo di portare allo scoperto attività illegali e proteggere i più deboli. Quando Tudor Barrera, un anziano uomo residente a Los Angeles, lo chiama per un’intervista su alcuni gravi fatti accaduti a Cardinal Hope, il parco per roulotte presso cui abita da molti anni, Gray non esita a recarsi in quel luogo, avendo già maturato diversi sospetti su alcune società che effettuano compravendite nei sobborghi periferici e che, con mezzi non sempre del tutto leciti, cercano di mandar via gli attuali residenti per portare avanti programmi di creazione di aree lussuose in zone meno prospere. Le indagini di Gray sembrano trovare diversi ostacoli, soprattutto quando sulla sua strada compare Logan, un ragazzo che anni prima Tudor ha salvato dalla delinquenza dandogli una seconda occasione e che non ama l’idea che un giornalista possa ficcare il naso nei loro affari. Eppure, l’attrazione immediata tra i due uomini e l’incapacità di Gray di tenere a freno il suo fiuto investigativo potrebbero dare vita a qualcosa di importante per tutti gli abitanti della zona.
Logan Reed è un uomo testardo, convinto, per un persistente senso di inferiorità, di non meritare nulla, sicuramente non l’amore, incapace di fidarsi degli altri, soprattutto di giornalisti impiccioni che sembrano provenire da un mondo con cui non vorrebbe avere nulla a che fare. Eppure, di fronte a Gray, con il suo fisico snello e sensuale, il sorriso accattivante, l’innata curiosità, certe barriere iniziano a incrinarsi. Logan, tuttavia, ha molto altro di cui occuparsi: la custodia di Cassidy, la sua bambina di sei anni, da difendere contro la madre e il patrigno che vorrebbero allontanarla da lui; la Redcar, l’officina che lo tiene impegnato per tutto il giorno e che funge anche da rifugio per tutti i ragazzi sbandati che cercano un’occasione di riscatto; Tudor, il suo quasi padre che lo fa stare in pensiero con le sue continue ansie; un quartiere che inizia a perdere pezzi. Gray è, quindi, l’ultima persona di cui vorrebbe preoccuparsi, ma nonostante questo inizia a diventare un pensiero fisso che potrebbe spingerlo a immaginare di potersi fidare di qualcuno almeno per una volta.
La storia tra Gray e Logan inizia tra scontri, battibecchi, sguardi infuocati e lussuriosi, per poi esplodere in una passione incontrollata che nasconde un desiderio di dolcezza e intimità cui i due uomini arrivano pian piano, tra casuali avvicinamenti e piccoli passi indietro, con un legame che si rafforza nonostante le perplessità e la testardaggine di Logan, soprattutto grazie alla determinazione di Gray. I due protagonisti scoprono di essere molto più simili di quanto possano immaginare perché in fondo desiderano le stesse cose. Gray mi colpisce per la sfrontatezza e il coraggio con cui svolge la sua attività di giornalista, un atteggiamento che si trasforma in paura e insicurezza quando si tratta di affrontare la malattia di suo figlio Ben, che ama più di ogni altra cosa e di cui sente la profonda mancanza, convinto di non potersi prendere cura di lui. Ho amato il testardo Logan, con il suo fisico possente e muscoloso, i tatuaggi e le cicatrici che gli conferiscono un’aria da ragazzaccio, mentre nasconde una grande insicurezza legata alle tante responsabilità che ruotano intorno alla sua vita e di cui avverte il peso ogni giorno. L’uomo è stanco dei ragazzi che vogliono fare sesso con lui per soddisfare una fantasia, è inizialmente convinto che anche Gray voglia lo stesso, per cui dovrà imparare a capire come lasciarsi andare ai sentimenti. insieme a quel giornalista che con baci languidi e tanta pazienza sembra davvero andare oltre l’apparenza.
Sono tanti i temi trattati in questo bellissimo libro, che rappresenta un piccolo gioiello che mi ha emozionato fino all’ultima pagina, mostrandomi come l’arroganza di chi crede di poter comprare tutto con il denaro possa essere combattuta dalla forza interiore di chi cerca di proteggere tutto ciò che ha conquistato con fatica. “Pride” è una dolce e significativa storia che conclude degnamente questa serie e apre la strada a storie future.

[Raven and Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

such a good book

This whole series is worth a read. Logan is worried about losing his daughter and his home. Grey just wants to find out the truth behind what is going on. These two couldn’t be more different but that is part of what makes them work.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved Grey and Logan

Loved Gray and Logan and Cassidy and Tudor and the Redcars crew! It was fun to watch Grey break down Logan’s walls. Looking forward to more of the Redcars crew!