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Cost of Repairs #4
Acts of Faith
Love can be built on a broken past… but not on broken trust.
Cost of Repairs, Book 4
Rey King has settled into his new life with Samuel Briggs, and his catering business has taken off to the point he’s brought a business partner on board. Yet something is missing. He’s still haunted by the pain of losing his daughter, Faith, in a custody battle six years ago.
Then, one month before Christmas, Faith’s grandmother passes away, and Rey gets a shocking offer he never saw coming.
Samuel knew loving Rey wouldn’t be easy, but then again he’s no walk in the park either. Still, for eighteen months they’ve thrived as a couple…until a shy seven-year-old girl shakes his belief that he and Rey can overcome anything.
Settling Faith into their chaotic lives would be a welcome challenge, if things weren’t complicated by Rey’s too-cute, overly attentive new business partner. As misunderstandings, miscommunications, and unresolved tensions escalate, Rey begins to wonder if the best Christmas gift of his life could cost him the man he loves.
Warning: Product contains one overprotective (and slightly jealous) police officer, an angsty chef whose heart is in the right place (even when his actions backfire), and an adorable little girl who turns their lives upside down. Added bonus—hot man-on-man action and the inappropriate use of a washing machine.
284 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 17, 2013
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A.M. Arthur
89 books1,236 followersNo stranger to the writing world, A.M. Arthur has been creating stories in her head since she was a child and scribbling them down nearly as long. She credits an early fascination with male friendships (bromance wasn't a thing yet) with her later discovery of and subsequent affair with m/m romance stories. When not writing, she can be found in her kitchen, pretending she's an amateur chef and trying to not poison herself or others with her cuisine experiments. You can contact her at AM_Arthur(at)yahoo(dot)com
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September 15, 2017
4 Stars!
I was pleased to see that we got another Rey and Sam book because their story felt unfinished without Faith.
Rey and Sam really get put through it in this book but it's by their own doing. A lot of miscommunication and jealousy take front row seat in this tale. So does darling Faith.
Some people really didn't like David and I don't know why. I didn't really think he brought the issues Rey and Sam were having to the table. The issues they had were all developed by them being stubborn. David was quite the mystery in this one. He kept a lot close to his chest so you really didn't know what was going on with him. So I am glad that he gets his own book.
Sam and Rey are a stronger couple in this book. They feel like they know who they are in their relationship and have grown. But soon it all starts falling apart when a couple big changes happen. One of those changes is Rey's business. He gains a business partner in David who is tall, blonde, and gorgeous. He also happens to be single and loves to mingle. He's a bit of a flirt and quite the charmer which Rey thinks will help on the social part of his business. The problem? Sam. He lets his green show when he feels like David is getting more of Rey's time then he gets. Pretty petty but they don't get much time with Rey's schedule and Sam's schedule not being in sync which leaves them without each other a lot. The second change is Faith. With Faith's grandmother passing away suddenly from a stroke some awful truths come to light when told by John, the grandfather. He's in poor health and wants Rey to have custody of his daughter as he believed he should have always had. I won't say why he never acted on these feelings because it will spoil the story. So now Sam and Rey must make room for Rey's young daughter and figure out how to be parents together and separately. It doesn't work out to well when Rey makes Sam feel like a third wheel no matter how many times Rey says they are both her fathers. I won't say what happens here either because that would once again give too much away.
It was quite the angsty roller-coaster with these two. But eventually they figure their crap out and make amends and work together to fix their short-comings.
I'm glad that it all worked out for this couple and I felt like the author closed out their story with having it feel finished.
Happy reading dolls! xx
**I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review.**
I was pleased to see that we got another Rey and Sam book because their story felt unfinished without Faith.
Rey and Sam really get put through it in this book but it's by their own doing. A lot of miscommunication and jealousy take front row seat in this tale. So does darling Faith.
Some people really didn't like David and I don't know why. I didn't really think he brought the issues Rey and Sam were having to the table. The issues they had were all developed by them being stubborn. David was quite the mystery in this one. He kept a lot close to his chest so you really didn't know what was going on with him. So I am glad that he gets his own book.
Sam and Rey are a stronger couple in this book. They feel like they know who they are in their relationship and have grown. But soon it all starts falling apart when a couple big changes happen. One of those changes is Rey's business. He gains a business partner in David who is tall, blonde, and gorgeous. He also happens to be single and loves to mingle. He's a bit of a flirt and quite the charmer which Rey thinks will help on the social part of his business. The problem? Sam. He lets his green show when he feels like David is getting more of Rey's time then he gets. Pretty petty but they don't get much time with Rey's schedule and Sam's schedule not being in sync which leaves them without each other a lot. The second change is Faith. With Faith's grandmother passing away suddenly from a stroke some awful truths come to light when told by John, the grandfather. He's in poor health and wants Rey to have custody of his daughter as he believed he should have always had. I won't say why he never acted on these feelings because it will spoil the story. So now Sam and Rey must make room for Rey's young daughter and figure out how to be parents together and separately. It doesn't work out to well when Rey makes Sam feel like a third wheel no matter how many times Rey says they are both her fathers. I won't say what happens here either because that would once again give too much away.
It was quite the angsty roller-coaster with these two. But eventually they figure their crap out and make amends and work together to fix their short-comings.
I'm glad that it all worked out for this couple and I felt like the author closed out their story with having it feel finished.
Happy reading dolls! xx
**I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review.**
January 30, 2015
This author, THIS SERIES, this effing sequel, man. I can't. AM Arthur can do no wrong in my eyes. Intrigued to see if we'll be getting David's story, but this... this was the perfect way to round out Sam and Rey's story. Just perfect. GAHHHH when it was tense, my feels couldn't handle it, man. /gushing
July 17, 2015
Faith!!
January 10, 2014
The continuation of Sam and Rey's story from Book 1, Cost of Repairs, picks up the story about 18 months into their relationship. I have not read books 2 and 3, which revolve around different couples, and it was not a problem.
Where it appear that the relationship has grown even stronger since the events of the first book, Sam and Rey fall back into old behaviors when several big changes occur at once. The book is well written and the characters remain true to themselves. While I don't always enjoy storylines that revolve around miscommunications and failure to talk, based on the history of the characters and the huge and quick nature of the changes in their lives, it is a natural and almost expected coping mechanism.
My concern when I finished the first story is that much was left unaddressed. This felt like a good wrap up for these characters, and it appears that the series will continue with Rey's new business partner David, as his story was left unfinished.
Where it appear that the relationship has grown even stronger since the events of the first book, Sam and Rey fall back into old behaviors when several big changes occur at once. The book is well written and the characters remain true to themselves. While I don't always enjoy storylines that revolve around miscommunications and failure to talk, based on the history of the characters and the huge and quick nature of the changes in their lives, it is a natural and almost expected coping mechanism.
My concern when I finished the first story is that much was left unaddressed. This felt like a good wrap up for these characters, and it appears that the series will continue with Rey's new business partner David, as his story was left unfinished.
October 19, 2018
When the seven-year old is the most mature person in the room, you've got problems.
Massive problems.
Mostly irrational, overprotective, miscommunication-because-your-head's-stuck-up-your-butt drama llama problems.
My GOD! I wanted to smack Rey so many times. Sam isn't spared either. He gets some stern finger-wagging.
Add in the hilariously distracting typos (talk drink of water, mandolins in kitchen cupboards) and the Reign/Sam and Samuel/Rey naming device on the POV switches, and this was one annoying read.
I don't care enough about David to read his story, and I'm not feeling compelled to go back and read #3 with Gavin and whats-his-name, because if the grown men can't even act their age I have no hopes the teen boys will be any better. So this is it for me and this series. And probably this author.
3 stars because Faith was adorable.
Massive problems.
Mostly irrational, overprotective, miscommunication-because-your-head's-stuck-up-your-butt drama llama problems.
My GOD! I wanted to smack Rey so many times. Sam isn't spared either. He gets some stern finger-wagging.
Add in the hilariously distracting typos (talk drink of water, mandolins in kitchen cupboards) and the Reign/Sam and Samuel/Rey naming device on the POV switches, and this was one annoying read.
I don't care enough about David to read his story, and I'm not feeling compelled to go back and read #3 with Gavin and whats-his-name, because if the grown men can't even act their age I have no hopes the teen boys will be any better. So this is it for me and this series. And probably this author.
3 stars because Faith was adorable.
December 17, 2013
I read all four books in this series: Cost of Repairs, Color of Grace, Weight of Silence and now this latest instalment, Acts of Faith. I must say, while I loved Cost of Repairs to pieces, the next two left me a bit underwhelmed in comparison. But with this book, the old charme was back almost full force for me, together with the two guys who started it all, Sam Briggs and Rey King.
After the whirlwind events that accompanied the beginning of their relationship, Sam and Rey have settled into a routine of sorts. Sam is still a beat cop working late shifts. Rey, still suffering from the consequences of being assaulted, mostly runs his budding catering business from home. However, because he thinks of expanding, he goes looking for a business partner. Enter attractive, flirtatious, gay David Weller, who might be the perfect choice of business partner for Rey but also causes Sam’s jealousy to raise its ugly head–he may trust Rey, but the same doesn’t necessarily apply to David.
As if that weren’t enough, Rey gets an unhoped-for chance at winning custody for his daughter back. And now they have to figure out how to become parents while not losing each other as a loving couple. Sam thinks they’ll manage–people do that all the time, after all. In Sam’s mind, all it takes is loving each other and protecting your loved ones. While Rey agrees with him in principle, it’s awfully hard for him to let go of his deeply ingrained insecurities. Knowing theoretically that all parents make mistakes and facing the reality of being responsible for a child are two very different animals, as Rey and Sam have to learn the hard way, so hard in fact, that what they hold dearest almost tears them apart.
True to his nature, Rey doesn’t ask for help when things start becoming too much for him but shows the world–and Sam–his “Yes, I can”- face instead. Sam, on the other hand, suddenly doesn’t know anymore where he stands with Rey. Aren’t they partners? And still, Rey doesn’t seem to trust him with the child. Also true to his nature, Sam shuts himself away. Not the biggest talkers in the first place, both Rey and Sam retreat into their respective shells, almost losing sight of the big picture–until Faith acts to make them see reason.
I tend to dread reading anew about characters I'd come to love earlier in a series–will there be still room for them to grow, and will they remain true to themselves? I found those fears allayed with Acts of Faith. Sam and Rey started exactly where I’d left them, and even though I would’ve liked to bang their heads together a time or two while reading, they came out a stronger couple in the end–despite and at the same time thanks to the little girl that fell into their laps, Faith.
The writing was smooth and competent as usual with this series, taking an unobtrusive backseat to the story and letting the characters shine on their own. While other familiar faces showed up in this book, the story focused mainly on Sam, Rey, and Faith, with only David as a more elaborated supportive character ( I suppose he’ll have his own book soon, and I think I’ve already glimpsed his love interest, too… :smile: ) I found this pleasant, since this way nothing distracted from the major alteration Rey and Sam had to go through.
All in all, this book absorbed me almost as much as the first one did. As series go, this book comes a close second to the first instalment, and I’m hoping for more books in this compelling series.
Warmly recommended.
Review originally written for reviewsbyjessewave.com
After the whirlwind events that accompanied the beginning of their relationship, Sam and Rey have settled into a routine of sorts. Sam is still a beat cop working late shifts. Rey, still suffering from the consequences of being assaulted, mostly runs his budding catering business from home. However, because he thinks of expanding, he goes looking for a business partner. Enter attractive, flirtatious, gay David Weller, who might be the perfect choice of business partner for Rey but also causes Sam’s jealousy to raise its ugly head–he may trust Rey, but the same doesn’t necessarily apply to David.
As if that weren’t enough, Rey gets an unhoped-for chance at winning custody for his daughter back. And now they have to figure out how to become parents while not losing each other as a loving couple. Sam thinks they’ll manage–people do that all the time, after all. In Sam’s mind, all it takes is loving each other and protecting your loved ones. While Rey agrees with him in principle, it’s awfully hard for him to let go of his deeply ingrained insecurities. Knowing theoretically that all parents make mistakes and facing the reality of being responsible for a child are two very different animals, as Rey and Sam have to learn the hard way, so hard in fact, that what they hold dearest almost tears them apart.
True to his nature, Rey doesn’t ask for help when things start becoming too much for him but shows the world–and Sam–his “Yes, I can”- face instead. Sam, on the other hand, suddenly doesn’t know anymore where he stands with Rey. Aren’t they partners? And still, Rey doesn’t seem to trust him with the child. Also true to his nature, Sam shuts himself away. Not the biggest talkers in the first place, both Rey and Sam retreat into their respective shells, almost losing sight of the big picture–until Faith acts to make them see reason.
I tend to dread reading anew about characters I'd come to love earlier in a series–will there be still room for them to grow, and will they remain true to themselves? I found those fears allayed with Acts of Faith. Sam and Rey started exactly where I’d left them, and even though I would’ve liked to bang their heads together a time or two while reading, they came out a stronger couple in the end–despite and at the same time thanks to the little girl that fell into their laps, Faith.
The writing was smooth and competent as usual with this series, taking an unobtrusive backseat to the story and letting the characters shine on their own. While other familiar faces showed up in this book, the story focused mainly on Sam, Rey, and Faith, with only David as a more elaborated supportive character ( I suppose he’ll have his own book soon, and I think I’ve already glimpsed his love interest, too… :smile: ) I found this pleasant, since this way nothing distracted from the major alteration Rey and Sam had to go through.
All in all, this book absorbed me almost as much as the first one did. As series go, this book comes a close second to the first instalment, and I’m hoping for more books in this compelling series.
Warmly recommended.
Review originally written for reviewsbyjessewave.com
July 11, 2016
4.5 stars. "Acts of Faith" -- the fourth novel in A.M. Arthur's "Cost of Repairs" series -- brings us back to the original couple, Sam and Rey, and boy is it a fabulous read.
A year and a half after settling into a life together, Sam and Rey are happy and comfortable: Sam is still doing solid work as a patrolman, Rey is about to start a catering business with a new partner, they are living in a home they love, and they are even more devoted to each other than they originally were. All of this happiness, though, undergoes a very severe set of tests in this book: Rey miraculously regains custody of his daughter, Faith, who was taken away from him when he was wrongly deemed an unfit parent, and Sam has difficulty reining in his jealousy when Rey's new partner not only takes him away from home and into the catering world, but also happens to be a hot, funny, charming gay man. The stress of new parenting is intense, especially when the non-biological parent isn't sure what role he is allowed to play in the family, and the confluence of professional and personal jealousies is incredibly hard to overcome. Watching Sam and Rey confront their problems is a real pleasure.
The way that Arthur explores these difficulties is characteristic of so much of her work. She doesn't sugarcoat the fact that relationships take a lot of effort, and as wonderful as the best ones are, there are times when even they suck. In "Acts of Faith," she allows Sam and Rey to miscommunicate; we see scenarios that are defined by the near-inevitability of certain stupid (but all-too-human) mistakes; she allows us to see them fight, sometimes fairly and sometimes almost viciously; and she shows us how maturity and a willingness to be gentle with one another can smooth over the rough spots, if the couple loves each other enough to look past the failures and carry out repairs. There is such a core of honesty in her stories: we see a reflection of the ways in which people who are flawed, but decent, figure out how to walk through life with the ones to whom they are committed, and who they deeply love. If you want realism in your stories, Arthur doesn't always hit the mark from a narrative perspective, but she usually nails it from an emotional one. In this book, she scored on both counts.
A year and a half after settling into a life together, Sam and Rey are happy and comfortable: Sam is still doing solid work as a patrolman, Rey is about to start a catering business with a new partner, they are living in a home they love, and they are even more devoted to each other than they originally were. All of this happiness, though, undergoes a very severe set of tests in this book: Rey miraculously regains custody of his daughter, Faith, who was taken away from him when he was wrongly deemed an unfit parent, and Sam has difficulty reining in his jealousy when Rey's new partner not only takes him away from home and into the catering world, but also happens to be a hot, funny, charming gay man. The stress of new parenting is intense, especially when the non-biological parent isn't sure what role he is allowed to play in the family, and the confluence of professional and personal jealousies is incredibly hard to overcome. Watching Sam and Rey confront their problems is a real pleasure.
The way that Arthur explores these difficulties is characteristic of so much of her work. She doesn't sugarcoat the fact that relationships take a lot of effort, and as wonderful as the best ones are, there are times when even they suck. In "Acts of Faith," she allows Sam and Rey to miscommunicate; we see scenarios that are defined by the near-inevitability of certain stupid (but all-too-human) mistakes; she allows us to see them fight, sometimes fairly and sometimes almost viciously; and she shows us how maturity and a willingness to be gentle with one another can smooth over the rough spots, if the couple loves each other enough to look past the failures and carry out repairs. There is such a core of honesty in her stories: we see a reflection of the ways in which people who are flawed, but decent, figure out how to walk through life with the ones to whom they are committed, and who they deeply love. If you want realism in your stories, Arthur doesn't always hit the mark from a narrative perspective, but she usually nails it from an emotional one. In this book, she scored on both counts.
January 16, 2016
This is the fourth book in the series but is actually a follow up to the couple in book one. Rey and Samuel have been together for over a year now and are doing well as a couple. Samuel continues to work as a police officer and Rey has started a catering company which is becoming successful. Right before Christmas they get a shocking call that Rey's ex-mother-in-law has died and his daughter needs to come live with him. Both men are over-joyed but the reality of becoming fathers over night is a little harder than they imagined.
I really enjoyed this book and found it to be a good continuation of Rey and Samuel's story. I felt the author did a good job showing the trials of trying to work, be parents and still maintain a relationship. Things did not always go smoothly for the two men as they tried to blend their family. They struggled with numerous issues and often took their frustrations out on each other. It read as very realistic to me though and I could see it all happening that way in real life. Fortunately the guys work through it and get to their happily ever after. I loved the ending. It was exactly what I wanted for these two. While you do not need to read books two and three in the series to read this story, this isn't a stand alone. You do need to read the first book, Cost of Repairs, before reading this.
I really enjoyed this book and found it to be a good continuation of Rey and Samuel's story. I felt the author did a good job showing the trials of trying to work, be parents and still maintain a relationship. Things did not always go smoothly for the two men as they tried to blend their family. They struggled with numerous issues and often took their frustrations out on each other. It read as very realistic to me though and I could see it all happening that way in real life. Fortunately the guys work through it and get to their happily ever after. I loved the ending. It was exactly what I wanted for these two. While you do not need to read books two and three in the series to read this story, this isn't a stand alone. You do need to read the first book, Cost of Repairs, before reading this.
July 7, 2019
Great
4.5 ⭐️
Reread- new edition
I really enjoyed the look back into Samuel and Rey’s life. I loved that fact that Rey got his greatest wish and got custody of Faith.
My feelings regarding that were a bit here and there. I was so happy Rey got her back and still hated Phillis but I actually felt for John, he was an abuse victim and the guys really didn’t take care with him. They did let him back into their lives and in the end had worked out things that worked for all of them, but at the start emotions ran over.
I really liked that things weren’t magically ok. It took time and there were arguments that got out of hand while they all settled into their new lives. I really felt for Samuel during this time. He was struggling to feel included and needed in their lives.
4.5 ⭐️
Reread- new edition
I really enjoyed the look back into Samuel and Rey’s life. I loved that fact that Rey got his greatest wish and got custody of Faith.
My feelings regarding that were a bit here and there. I was so happy Rey got her back and still hated Phillis but I actually felt for John, he was an abuse victim and the guys really didn’t take care with him. They did let him back into their lives and in the end had worked out things that worked for all of them, but at the start emotions ran over.
I really liked that things weren’t magically ok. It took time and there were arguments that got out of hand while they all settled into their new lives. I really felt for Samuel during this time. He was struggling to feel included and needed in their lives.
August 23, 2016
I always knew that at some point, Rey's daughter would join this pair of lovable boys. I also figured it wouldn't be easy having them acclimatise to her, and she to them.
What is so clever about the way it happens here, is that it is all so believable. There's no excessive melodrama or theatrics required to build a narrative. The worry, the extra stress, the pressure is very real and heartfelt.
Everytime that sliver of ice chips into Sam's heart, I felt for him. Every rash decision Rey makes out of fear and guilt, I wanted to hug him. And little Faith - so precise, so repressed. Who couldn't love her?
This felt the most complete of all the books in this series so far, and yet I know we will see more of Sam & Rey, because now there's David's story to tell. I wonder who his love interest will be? A man from his past, or a new one (who may have snuck into this one)?
I read this without stopping, and loved that it made me cry and laugh and left me a happy mess.
And as a bonus, since Christmas plays a significant and poignant part of the book, I am marking it as xmas story # 16.
What is so clever about the way it happens here, is that it is all so believable. There's no excessive melodrama or theatrics required to build a narrative. The worry, the extra stress, the pressure is very real and heartfelt.
Everytime that sliver of ice chips into Sam's heart, I felt for him. Every rash decision Rey makes out of fear and guilt, I wanted to hug him. And little Faith - so precise, so repressed. Who couldn't love her?
This felt the most complete of all the books in this series so far, and yet I know we will see more of Sam & Rey, because now there's David's story to tell. I wonder who his love interest will be? A man from his past, or a new one (who may have snuck into this one)?
I read this without stopping, and loved that it made me cry and laugh and left me a happy mess.
And as a bonus, since Christmas plays a significant and poignant part of the book, I am marking it as xmas story # 16.
January 14, 2014
This one didn't do anything for me. I found it saccharine, predictable, and tiresome. Not badly written, for the most part, just not anything at all special.
Some of the dialogue did make me cringe a bit. For instance:
Really?? Does that really sound like anything any real people would say outside of a therapist's office?
Anyway -- I was hoping to like this one, since I did enjoy Cost of Repairs. And if you're dying to read about two dads learning to live with a young daughter, you might like it. It just wasn't for me!
2.5 stars, rounding up to 3.
Some of the dialogue did make me cringe a bit. For instance:
“I guess I’ve been selfishly thinking about nothing except us. I’m so sorry for that.”
“I know, and I forgive you. I don’t want to keep fighting about these same things.”
“Neither do I. I promise to keep my irrational jealousy under control. I trust you, and I want you to succeed in business, and in being the best father in the world to Faith.”
Really?? Does that really sound like anything any real people would say outside of a therapist's office?
Anyway -- I was hoping to like this one, since I did enjoy Cost of Repairs. And if you're dying to read about two dads learning to live with a young daughter, you might like it. It just wasn't for me!
2.5 stars, rounding up to 3.
April 6, 2014
This is the continuation of Sam and Rey's story. Rey's ex mother-in- law passes away suddenly. Rey is shocked when his ex-father-in-law shows up on his doorstep wanting to offer his custody of his 7yr old daughter back to him. Rey is just trying to find a business partner to expand his catering business. He finds David. A hot unattached gay man. What will having his daughter Faith come to live with Sam and him, and Sam's jealousy of David do to their relationship? Can they survive this?
I loved this series. This was a great sequel to the 1st book in this series. It's nice to know all the supporting characters as well. I liked the relationship that both Sam and Rey built with Faith.
I am hoping this is not the end to this series. We need a book for David, and I would LOVE a continuation of Gavin and Jace's story. They are so young, and by far their story was my favorite in the series!
I loved this series. This was a great sequel to the 1st book in this series. It's nice to know all the supporting characters as well. I liked the relationship that both Sam and Rey built with Faith.
I am hoping this is not the end to this series. We need a book for David, and I would LOVE a continuation of Gavin and Jace's story. They are so young, and by far their story was my favorite in the series!
March 27, 2014
3.5 Stars
I love this series. In book four, we pick up again with Sam and Rey. *sigh* I enjoy stories about established couples. Here, Sam and Rey have been through thick and thin and are happily moseying through life when everything is suddenly thrown upside down by a wittle 7-year-old ... oh, and a hotty bussiness partner. I liked experiencing the challenges, triumphs, and setbacks. The emo in me preened at the angst (and there was lots) in this book. Ultimately, however, I felt that Sam got the raw end of the deal. But, hey, there's no such thing in a forever relationship, right? Riiiiiiiiight.
Bottom line: angsty and sweet.
I love this series. In book four, we pick up again with Sam and Rey. *sigh* I enjoy stories about established couples. Here, Sam and Rey have been through thick and thin and are happily moseying through life when everything is suddenly thrown upside down by a wittle 7-year-old ... oh, and a hotty bussiness partner. I liked experiencing the challenges, triumphs, and setbacks. The emo in me preened at the angst (and there was lots) in this book. Ultimately, however, I felt that Sam got the raw end of the deal. But, hey, there's no such thing in a forever relationship, right? Riiiiiiiiight.
Bottom line: angsty and sweet.
September 11, 2014
I enjoyed this book as part of the overall series; however, it did feel a bit like walking a familiar path, without that many unexpected twists and turns, which I'd definitely come to expect from the first three books.
I'm waiting on pins and needles for the release of book 5, "Foundation of Trust", and hoping that Owen's son has a bit more personality to contribute to the story than Faith's well-behaved, overly-careful meekness contributed to book 4.
I love kids that have lots of energy and personality, but it almost felt like Faith could have easily been replaced by a nice, quiet puppy here.
I'm waiting on pins and needles for the release of book 5, "Foundation of Trust", and hoping that Owen's son has a bit more personality to contribute to the story than Faith's well-behaved, overly-careful meekness contributed to book 4.
I love kids that have lots of energy and personality, but it almost felt like Faith could have easily been replaced by a nice, quiet puppy here.
November 25, 2015
Wow this one pulled me in a few directions I wasn't expecting.
At first I was all on Reys side when Sam started being an ass then suddenly Rey starts acting like a brat. Seriously the way he treated Sam after the fights was so wrong.
Faith was sweet, and had me choking up a few times, her pop pop even had me feeling a little sorry for him.
Overall this was an engaging read, plenty of drama, a few tears and a sweet romantic ending.
At first I was all on Reys side when Sam started being an ass then suddenly Rey starts acting like a brat. Seriously the way he treated Sam after the fights was so wrong.
Faith was sweet, and had me choking up a few times, her pop pop even had me feeling a little sorry for him.
Overall this was an engaging read, plenty of drama, a few tears and a sweet romantic ending.
January 1, 2014
Sam and Rey are such a great couple, I loved revisiting them and seeing their lives adapt to having Rey's daughter move in with them.
I would have liked to see a little more closure to the David storyline, but I also hope we'll be seeing him get his own book.
I would have liked to see a little more closure to the David storyline, but I also hope we'll be seeing him get his own book.
August 26, 2016
A exceptionally emotionally powerful real, raw and very satisfying sequel for Rey, Sam and Faith. So worth waiting for. I love this whole series, but Sam & Rey are my favorite couple. I'm guessing David's story may be coming up - that would be most welcome, as would more from Sam & Rey!
September 3, 2017
This is probably my favorite of the series, despite the fact that I usually avoid books with kids. It’s the circumstances under which Faith reappears in Rey’s life and his history from book 1, that makes it resonate for me. Samuel’s solid, calm presence as he faces the unexpected change in their lives just makes me melt, though. If you’ve ever had stepchildren, you’ll probably recognize some of the problems that Rey and Samuel run into with each other. With Rey, it’s exacerbated by his sense of guilt for not getting custody and overprotective reactions, as an inexperienced parent.
I appreciated that Faith wasn’t written as overly precocious and AM Arthur portrayed such an accurate depiction of a child her age, with the experiences she’d had. I felt so bad for Samuel at times and wanted to shake Rey silly. Yet it was quite easy to empathize with Rey, as he started a new business, processing his new parental role and in the process, losing the balance that he and Samuel had before. I really became engaged with this phase of Samuel and Rey’s relationship. As a huge bonus, we get a sexy short story as a kind of epilogue for them. Loved it! I’d very much recommend this story, that could technically be read alone but really needs to be read after book 1, at least. The relationship that took so much effort to build by both Samuel and Rey, makes this story a much richer experience.
*An ARC was provided to me by the author via Hearts On Fire Reviews, in return for an honest opinion*
I appreciated that Faith wasn’t written as overly precocious and AM Arthur portrayed such an accurate depiction of a child her age, with the experiences she’d had. I felt so bad for Samuel at times and wanted to shake Rey silly. Yet it was quite easy to empathize with Rey, as he started a new business, processing his new parental role and in the process, losing the balance that he and Samuel had before. I really became engaged with this phase of Samuel and Rey’s relationship. As a huge bonus, we get a sexy short story as a kind of epilogue for them. Loved it! I’d very much recommend this story, that could technically be read alone but really needs to be read after book 1, at least. The relationship that took so much effort to build by both Samuel and Rey, makes this story a much richer experience.
*An ARC was provided to me by the author via Hearts On Fire Reviews, in return for an honest opinion*
August 9, 2017
OMG - i absolutely annihilated this story. From the moment I read the first page, I was a goner. Rey and Sam are my fave couple from the previous books and so to delve back into their world and catch up with them was exciting and heart warming and intense and heart breaking.
They went through a lot during Cost of Repairs so I was hoping this would be a walk in the park for them, just a casual catch up with them with a few new additions to their lives - boy, was i wrong.
These poor men had the odd's stacked up against them and so many times I just wanted to shake them and get them to wake the hell up and communicate with each other. I enjoyed every single aspect of this story, and just loved seeing them grow and mature individually as well as as a couple, embracing what life through at them with love and grace.
I never wanted it to end, and I am honored to of had the chance to meet these two special guys who will forever hold a place in my heart.
They went through a lot during Cost of Repairs so I was hoping this would be a walk in the park for them, just a casual catch up with them with a few new additions to their lives - boy, was i wrong.
These poor men had the odd's stacked up against them and so many times I just wanted to shake them and get them to wake the hell up and communicate with each other. I enjoyed every single aspect of this story, and just loved seeing them grow and mature individually as well as as a couple, embracing what life through at them with love and grace.
I never wanted it to end, and I am honored to of had the chance to meet these two special guys who will forever hold a place in my heart.
October 8, 2013
°•○★5 Stars - KAPOW★○•°
A "Live Your Life, Buy The Book" Review
Eighteen months after meeting, Reign King and Samuel Briggs have not only survived the eventful start to their relationship, they have settled into a strong and loving partnership. But between Rey taking on a (hot) new business partner to help expand his catering business and Sam's work hours as a Third Shift beat cop, life is starting to get a little complicated. Then Rey gets the unexpected, exciting and somewhat scary news that his dream of being re-united with his daughter may finally become a reality.
Faith had been taken from Rey in a custody battle by Phyllis and John Jones, the parents of Faith's mother, Carly, after Carly lost her life long battle with depression. Now, over five years later, Faith's grandmother has died of a stroke and John contacts Rey to offer to right the wrong he was too scared to do while his wife was still alive. "So you didn’t agree with Phyllis taking custody from Rey?” Sam asked. “No.” John heaved a sigh that deflated him a little more. “The one time I spoke against the idea, she broke two of my fingers in the oven door.” John himself is dying from cancer and wants to see his granddaughter where she belongs - with her father.
Faith's life with her grandparents, specifically her grandmother, has left her a serious child, used to trying to fly under the radar and keep out of trouble. Despite that, she is a sweet and affectionate little girl once her a wariness is replaced with trust. Her addition into their lives is very much welcomed by both her father and Sam and their only wish is to provide her with a safe and loving home. However, when Rey sees her standing alone in a hall while in Sam's care at their friends' Christmas party he catering, his assumption and over-reaction prove that his desire to be the perfect father to Faith is clouding his judgement and creating a rift in his relationship with Sam. The combination of stress from expanding his catering business, Sam's jealousy of Rey's business partner, trying to adapt to the changes when Faith come into their lives and a complete lack of time to connect as a couple in any than a perfunctory way result in a series of miscommunications and misunderstandings, along with the building resentments they cause, threatening to tear Sam and Rey apart. There is no doubt that these two men love each other with all their hearts, but will it be enough to hold them together?
I really loved this book. Re-visiting a couple later on in a series can sometimes be a bit of a risk. Will the characters have the same impact? Will their story be just as interesting? I loved Dam and Rey in Cost of Repairs, and I loved just as much in this book as I did in the first.
The first half was a fairly gentle-paced exploration of the adjustments needed when a child suddenly joins their relatively new family. But it never became boring. There were credible obstacles, situations and reactions for them to find their way through. The technique of using the character's full name when it was from their POV made it really easy to work out and remember who's head you were in. The chemistry between the two MCs is as sizzling as ever and, even through the rough patches, you are never in doubt of just how much they do care for each other.
The impact of the sudden addition of a seven year old child was believably handled and the build up of miscommunications, stress, work, an expanding business, a grieving child and a lack of time spent together as they tried to adjust to these changes made for a very realistic picture. There were arguments, even a fight or two. There was stubbornness and an unwillingness to admit wrongs. But there was also love, and a lot of it. Faith was an important character and she had a crucial role to play, but she never took over the story. It was very much Rey and Sam's - their love for each other and how they coped with the changes Faith's presence brought to their lives. Although this could be read as a standalone without getting lost, I would highly recommend you read the first in this series to get the full picture of Sam and Rey's past. The other two books in the series are also wonderful, but feature two different couples who's stories don't have any impact on this one. The epilogue left me with a heart full of joy for the future of the little family who I had come to care so much about through the course of this book.
A "Live Your Life, Buy The Book" Review
Eighteen months after meeting, Reign King and Samuel Briggs have not only survived the eventful start to their relationship, they have settled into a strong and loving partnership. But between Rey taking on a (hot) new business partner to help expand his catering business and Sam's work hours as a Third Shift beat cop, life is starting to get a little complicated. Then Rey gets the unexpected, exciting and somewhat scary news that his dream of being re-united with his daughter may finally become a reality.
Faith had been taken from Rey in a custody battle by Phyllis and John Jones, the parents of Faith's mother, Carly, after Carly lost her life long battle with depression. Now, over five years later, Faith's grandmother has died of a stroke and John contacts Rey to offer to right the wrong he was too scared to do while his wife was still alive. "So you didn’t agree with Phyllis taking custody from Rey?” Sam asked. “No.” John heaved a sigh that deflated him a little more. “The one time I spoke against the idea, she broke two of my fingers in the oven door.” John himself is dying from cancer and wants to see his granddaughter where she belongs - with her father.
Faith's life with her grandparents, specifically her grandmother, has left her a serious child, used to trying to fly under the radar and keep out of trouble. Despite that, she is a sweet and affectionate little girl once her a wariness is replaced with trust. Her addition into their lives is very much welcomed by both her father and Sam and their only wish is to provide her with a safe and loving home. However, when Rey sees her standing alone in a hall while in Sam's care at their friends' Christmas party he catering, his assumption and over-reaction prove that his desire to be the perfect father to Faith is clouding his judgement and creating a rift in his relationship with Sam. The combination of stress from expanding his catering business, Sam's jealousy of Rey's business partner, trying to adapt to the changes when Faith come into their lives and a complete lack of time to connect as a couple in any than a perfunctory way result in a series of miscommunications and misunderstandings, along with the building resentments they cause, threatening to tear Sam and Rey apart. There is no doubt that these two men love each other with all their hearts, but will it be enough to hold them together?
I really loved this book. Re-visiting a couple later on in a series can sometimes be a bit of a risk. Will the characters have the same impact? Will their story be just as interesting? I loved Dam and Rey in Cost of Repairs, and I loved just as much in this book as I did in the first.
The first half was a fairly gentle-paced exploration of the adjustments needed when a child suddenly joins their relatively new family. But it never became boring. There were credible obstacles, situations and reactions for them to find their way through. The technique of using the character's full name when it was from their POV made it really easy to work out and remember who's head you were in. The chemistry between the two MCs is as sizzling as ever and, even through the rough patches, you are never in doubt of just how much they do care for each other.
The impact of the sudden addition of a seven year old child was believably handled and the build up of miscommunications, stress, work, an expanding business, a grieving child and a lack of time spent together as they tried to adjust to these changes made for a very realistic picture. There were arguments, even a fight or two. There was stubbornness and an unwillingness to admit wrongs. But there was also love, and a lot of it. Faith was an important character and she had a crucial role to play, but she never took over the story. It was very much Rey and Sam's - their love for each other and how they coped with the changes Faith's presence brought to their lives. Although this could be read as a standalone without getting lost, I would highly recommend you read the first in this series to get the full picture of Sam and Rey's past. The other two books in the series are also wonderful, but feature two different couples who's stories don't have any impact on this one. The epilogue left me with a heart full of joy for the future of the little family who I had come to care so much about through the course of this book.
April 19, 2016
I really enjoyed reading this series of books and the characters created by the author for me it was well done. I don't know if ‘Acts of Faith’ is the last book or just the most recent one. I think for Rey & Sam it may be the last one that focuses on them. I really liked these two men until part way through this story and then my anger and frustration with Rey in particular knew no boundaries. I was furious at him, to say he was behaving like the world’s biggest douche in my eyes was an understatement.
I finished this book last night and took the rest of the evening and part of this morning to ponder what it was that I wanted to say about the book and one of the things that I realized was that although I was disappointed that I no longer adore Rey and Sam the way I originally did, I think it speaks to the author’s talent that they could change my attitude within a matter of a very few pages especially given that the reason I liked Sam & Rey wasn’t because they were ‘perfect’ more the opposite. To me Sam & Rey were two men who had both been robbed of what they held dearest and loved the most in life and they each responded to the events in a different manner. Sam lost his partner, Ben. Rey lost his child, Faith (this was covered in the first book ‘The Cost of Repairs’) I loved how they came together to help and support each other, gave of themselves even though they were each so emotionally fragile in their own way.
I was going to cite examples here of why I was so angry with Rey, but in my opinion it would be giving away too much of the story to do this and I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who hasn’t read the book yet. While I freely admit the fact that my opinion about Rey changed so dramatically and so quickly made it hard for me to finish the book, I really, really wanted to just chuck it...literally right across the room, thankfully Hubby was there to tell me if I did that we weren’t replacing my e-reader, suffice to say that got me under control.
I realize a lot of people may feel differently after reading this book than I do and that’s cool we all react and respond to things even books based on our own personal experiences. For me, I was left feeling like I had to walk away from a trusted friend because I suddenly found out they weren’t who and what I had believed them to be, it hurt and left me feeling sad. I’m not going to say whether or not that changed or my opinion of Sam & Rey changed because as I said I don’t want to spoil this for anyone else who reads the book. Maybe it did, maybe it didn’t, maybe it sits somewhere in between or maybe I’ll have to read this one again one day and I’ll feel entirely different about it all. However, it works for me, ‘The Cost of Repairs’ is an interesting and well done series. I enjoyed reading these books and I know if there are more to come in this series, I’ll be looking for them and I look forward to reading other books by this author.
I finished this book last night and took the rest of the evening and part of this morning to ponder what it was that I wanted to say about the book and one of the things that I realized was that although I was disappointed that I no longer adore Rey and Sam the way I originally did, I think it speaks to the author’s talent that they could change my attitude within a matter of a very few pages especially given that the reason I liked Sam & Rey wasn’t because they were ‘perfect’ more the opposite. To me Sam & Rey were two men who had both been robbed of what they held dearest and loved the most in life and they each responded to the events in a different manner. Sam lost his partner, Ben. Rey lost his child, Faith (this was covered in the first book ‘The Cost of Repairs’) I loved how they came together to help and support each other, gave of themselves even though they were each so emotionally fragile in their own way.
I was going to cite examples here of why I was so angry with Rey, but in my opinion it would be giving away too much of the story to do this and I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who hasn’t read the book yet. While I freely admit the fact that my opinion about Rey changed so dramatically and so quickly made it hard for me to finish the book, I really, really wanted to just chuck it...literally right across the room, thankfully Hubby was there to tell me if I did that we weren’t replacing my e-reader, suffice to say that got me under control.
I realize a lot of people may feel differently after reading this book than I do and that’s cool we all react and respond to things even books based on our own personal experiences. For me, I was left feeling like I had to walk away from a trusted friend because I suddenly found out they weren’t who and what I had believed them to be, it hurt and left me feeling sad. I’m not going to say whether or not that changed or my opinion of Sam & Rey changed because as I said I don’t want to spoil this for anyone else who reads the book. Maybe it did, maybe it didn’t, maybe it sits somewhere in between or maybe I’ll have to read this one again one day and I’ll feel entirely different about it all. However, it works for me, ‘The Cost of Repairs’ is an interesting and well done series. I enjoyed reading these books and I know if there are more to come in this series, I’ll be looking for them and I look forward to reading other books by this author.
September 16, 2014
"Acts of Faith" is the fourth installment in the A.M. Arthur-penned series "Cost of Repairs". Book four continues the story of Sam and Rey, whose story started with book one, "Cost of Repairs". Both men have come far in terms of their relationship, having been together for a year and a half and finding in one another the love and support that they both need and deserve. You would think that after everything they went through in the first book, they would easily weather whatever storms come their way...but even the strongest of relationships can be tested to its breaking point.
Reign "Rey" King shares a home with the man he loves but still yearns for the young daughter taken away from him by her maternal grandparents. While trying to get his catering business off the ground with a potential new partner named Daniel Weller, he receives word of the sudden death of his daughter's grandmother and is soon approached by the grandfather, who wants to do what is best for his granddaughter, Faith.
Samuel "Sam" Briggs wants to help Rey in any and every way he can, both with Faith and the catering business. However, he knows that Faith only has one father and finding his role in their instant family is growing increasingly difficult, especially since Rey seems to not trust him 100% with Faith. Add to that his unease with Daniel and the return of his debilitating migraines, which appear to now be stress-induced, and Sam finds himself at a loss.
I was thrilled that this fourth installment was the direct sequel to Sam and Rey's story. After reading the first installment, I noted that the issue regarding Faith had yet to be settled so having it resolved here was a big deal for me. ^.^ I loved how these two dealt with the new struggles they were facing in their relationship and that they were still navigating their way to strengthening what they had. The inclusion of Daniel was also interesting since Sam being a bit jealous of him provided a new dimension to his personality. Possessive Sam was cute. ♥
You're probably sick of me saying this BUT I really, really, REALLY believe you guys should read the books in the "Cost of Repairs" series in order instead of trying to read them as standalones. They're all interconnected and familiarizing yourselves with the characters and stories before heading to this one will make the reading experience even more enjoyable. ^.^
"Acts of Faith" is my favorite book in the series so far. ^.^ Sam and Rey had their problems and they didn't always deal with them the best way possible but the one constant was the love they had for each other. Were there moments that I wanted to smack one or both of them for the way they were acting towards each other? Yeah, more Rey than Sam, but I understood why they acted the way they did, making them more realistic and human. And that ending? Totally squee-worthy! Five stars! ♥
Reign "Rey" King shares a home with the man he loves but still yearns for the young daughter taken away from him by her maternal grandparents. While trying to get his catering business off the ground with a potential new partner named Daniel Weller, he receives word of the sudden death of his daughter's grandmother and is soon approached by the grandfather, who wants to do what is best for his granddaughter, Faith.
Samuel "Sam" Briggs wants to help Rey in any and every way he can, both with Faith and the catering business. However, he knows that Faith only has one father and finding his role in their instant family is growing increasingly difficult, especially since Rey seems to not trust him 100% with Faith. Add to that his unease with Daniel and the return of his debilitating migraines, which appear to now be stress-induced, and Sam finds himself at a loss.
I was thrilled that this fourth installment was the direct sequel to Sam and Rey's story. After reading the first installment, I noted that the issue regarding Faith had yet to be settled so having it resolved here was a big deal for me. ^.^ I loved how these two dealt with the new struggles they were facing in their relationship and that they were still navigating their way to strengthening what they had. The inclusion of Daniel was also interesting since Sam being a bit jealous of him provided a new dimension to his personality. Possessive Sam was cute. ♥
You're probably sick of me saying this BUT I really, really, REALLY believe you guys should read the books in the "Cost of Repairs" series in order instead of trying to read them as standalones. They're all interconnected and familiarizing yourselves with the characters and stories before heading to this one will make the reading experience even more enjoyable. ^.^
"Acts of Faith" is my favorite book in the series so far. ^.^ Sam and Rey had their problems and they didn't always deal with them the best way possible but the one constant was the love they had for each other. Were there moments that I wanted to smack one or both of them for the way they were acting towards each other? Yeah, more Rey than Sam, but I understood why they acted the way they did, making them more realistic and human. And that ending? Totally squee-worthy! Five stars! ♥
June 25, 2016
Ok... so this will a spoiler included rant because everything is so fresh as I literally just finished this one...So, read on at your own risk... I will not change it!
I love Rey and Samuel... they were my favorite this whole series...
I'm so glad that Rey got his daughter back; he deserved to have her in his life and I"m glad not only for him but for Faith as well. She was mistreated and abused by the person who kept her away from Rey and I was glad she wasn't around to do that anymore.
I also knew that when she came to live with Samuel and Rey, it would be a big adjustment; it seems like these two just never catch a break but you can tell how much love they have for each other, it's obvious... so I knew they'd work it out... I was a little disappointed how they done it though..
They both had problems with communication, both were widly stubborn and not one to admit when they were in the wrong. I didn't like that Samuel stayed in the back ground of things and then got mad when he wasn't included... And I didn't like how Rey was all "She's MY daughter"... I understand that becoming a family of three when you're used to being a family of two would be hard... I understand that working so hard to get back your kid for so long and failing and finally having her, it would be hard to share her.. but with Samuel? And still, he never included him as a father figure...I didn't like that. He was sharing just as much responsibility as Rey was. And the end, they didn't really work it out, they got scared enough to quit fighting about it but never really talked out how things were going to be different. I dunno, I guess I just hoped for things to be better between them because I loved them as a couple so much..... Maybe next book??
And David... I can understand Samuels aversion to him. I wouldn't like his aloofness either and David didn't help matters and Rey should have been more understanding about that... Other than that though, I do hope everything is okay with him and I hope he finds some happy.. He seems like a great guy, going through some things and I think everybody deserves some happy....
On to the next one!
I love Rey and Samuel... they were my favorite this whole series...
I'm so glad that Rey got his daughter back; he deserved to have her in his life and I"m glad not only for him but for Faith as well. She was mistreated and abused by the person who kept her away from Rey and I was glad she wasn't around to do that anymore.
I also knew that when she came to live with Samuel and Rey, it would be a big adjustment; it seems like these two just never catch a break but you can tell how much love they have for each other, it's obvious... so I knew they'd work it out... I was a little disappointed how they done it though..
They both had problems with communication, both were widly stubborn and not one to admit when they were in the wrong. I didn't like that Samuel stayed in the back ground of things and then got mad when he wasn't included... And I didn't like how Rey was all "She's MY daughter"... I understand that becoming a family of three when you're used to being a family of two would be hard... I understand that working so hard to get back your kid for so long and failing and finally having her, it would be hard to share her.. but with Samuel? And still, he never included him as a father figure...I didn't like that. He was sharing just as much responsibility as Rey was. And the end, they didn't really work it out, they got scared enough to quit fighting about it but never really talked out how things were going to be different. I dunno, I guess I just hoped for things to be better between them because I loved them as a couple so much..... Maybe next book??
And David... I can understand Samuels aversion to him. I wouldn't like his aloofness either and David didn't help matters and Rey should have been more understanding about that... Other than that though, I do hope everything is okay with him and I hope he finds some happy.. He seems like a great guy, going through some things and I think everybody deserves some happy....
On to the next one!
August 24, 2014
Clearly this is a refreshing change from Arthur's novel. Her book usually follow the journey of 2 guys who have troubled past finding each other, but in Acts of Faith she follows her two past character in the first book ( Rey and Samuel ) on their way to adapt a new lifestyle: the one with Rey's long lost daughter in it. It's qiute fun to read because Arthur doeasn't write about her past character life after their novel so basically this is her abnormal sequel to the first one. As usual, she really highlighted the character's traits. Rey is very sweet and fun, "a total bottom" as Arthur may says. But this time, he also shows a father side, a very protective one and it certainly affects his relationship with Samuel- the tough-looking cop with not so much tough feelings and emotions. With Faith, Rey's daughter in their care-free life, troubles seem to find it way to their cosy home. I really love this book because Arthur for once gives us a chance to see how a gay couple raising a child looks like in her problematic world and how would it be different from a normal couple. As a bonus she also introduce us to David, Rey's business partner who makes Sam burns with jealousy all the time and no surprised at all, Arthur upcoming book's character. In all rounds, "Acts of Faith" is a great book for me which partly because I'm her fan and her writing style but besides all of that, it's a good book if you're looking for one that includes as I quote it "one protective ( and slightly jealous) police offcier, an angsty chef whose heart is in the right place( even when his actions backfire), an adorable little girl who turns their lives upside down. How great is that !
November 4, 2014
Here I was all set to discover a new set of characters when I find that the next book in the series,
Acts of Faith
, centers on Sam and Rey's relationship and the struggles to keep that relationship in the face of unexpected events and circumstances. Rey and Sam return to the page as parents to Rey's daughter, Faith. Doubts arise, tempers flare and emotions run rampant in this story that shines light into what a true family is and how the bond between two individuals can be enough to survive whatever obstacles are thrown at them.
Kudos to A.M. Arthur for bringing forth such a compelling and touching story while still maintaining the intensity of Sam and Rey's relationship I experienced in Cost of Repairs. And I'm not only referring to the intense sexual attraction either (although that was present too!). I appreciated the fact that the author didn't make it easy for Sam and Rey to get their issues sorted out. She made them work for their happily ever after and I loved every second of it. I laughed, I cried and I melted. And I got another character to be curious about.
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Kudos to A.M. Arthur for bringing forth such a compelling and touching story while still maintaining the intensity of Sam and Rey's relationship I experienced in Cost of Repairs. And I'm not only referring to the intense sexual attraction either (although that was present too!). I appreciated the fact that the author didn't make it easy for Sam and Rey to get their issues sorted out. She made them work for their happily ever after and I loved every second of it. I laughed, I cried and I melted. And I got another character to be curious about.
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December 18, 2013
This review was originally written for Joyfully Jay Reviews.
Read Crissy's review in its entirety here.
5 stars
At the beginning of the year, I was lucky enough to read and review A.M. Arthur’s Cost of Repairs for you. I told you of two broken men who fell in love and struggled to keep some semblance of a relationship, the obstacles that nearly tore them apart for good, and the love they shared that gave them strength. Well, ladies and gentlemen, Samuel and Reign are back! I could not have been more excited to learn of this continuation of their stories and to find out that Rey’s daughter, Faith, would be a big part of it. I was beyond excited. And I promise to you, this book definitely lived up to and exceeded my expectations.
Read Crissy's review in its entirety here.
5 stars
At the beginning of the year, I was lucky enough to read and review A.M. Arthur’s Cost of Repairs for you. I told you of two broken men who fell in love and struggled to keep some semblance of a relationship, the obstacles that nearly tore them apart for good, and the love they shared that gave them strength. Well, ladies and gentlemen, Samuel and Reign are back! I could not have been more excited to learn of this continuation of their stories and to find out that Rey’s daughter, Faith, would be a big part of it. I was beyond excited. And I promise to you, this book definitely lived up to and exceeded my expectations.
February 6, 2014
Oh man! This was the book I was waiting for in this series!!!! After devouring the first three books I was so happy Rey and Sam are back!!!! And with Faith! Yes yes yes!! I was laughing, crying, clenching my teeth waiting for things to get better! This one had it all, and with the best supporting cast of characters I've seen in a series in a while. I have a special place in my heart for Barrett and think he's absolutely adorable in his taming of Sky!
December 27, 2014
Great story.
This story completely drew me in and made me love the characters. I sensed that the previous story had a longer path and this book took us further in the journey of these two lovely and loving men. I also appreciated that the writing was tighter and overall I could not be happier to read more by this author.
This story completely drew me in and made me love the characters. I sensed that the previous story had a longer path and this book took us further in the journey of these two lovely and loving men. I also appreciated that the writing was tighter and overall I could not be happier to read more by this author.
December 27, 2015
Loved revisiting these characters. Not sure it works as a stand-alone novel, but a good addition to the series.
Oh, the "inappropriate use of a washing machine" mentioned in the blurb - one of the hottest scenes I've ever read.
Oh, the "inappropriate use of a washing machine" mentioned in the blurb - one of the hottest scenes I've ever read.
December 25, 2013
Great finish for Rey and Sam's story! I am glad the author decided to finish their story as I felt there was a lot unresolved after Cost of Repairs.
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