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Island Medics #2
Island Counselor
Counselor Logan Wilde has a successful therapy practice in London, but when a traumatic incident there leaves him suffering from PTSD, he takes refuge in his holiday cottage on the Isle of Wight, unable to face going back to work. Not that he’s allowed to relax. Logan’s time is taken up with helping Liam Owens, plus there’s Nick Brent, whom Logan discovers collapsed on the beach. Nick and Logan spend their time bickering with each other, but that doesn’t alter the attraction they feel.
Logan is forced to make some hard decisions about his future, which entails facing up to recent events. Only he’s not alone—Nick is with him. Unfortunately someone else makes a decision too, and now trouble is on its way to the Isle of Wight.
Logan is forced to make some hard decisions about his future, which entails facing up to recent events. Only he’s not alone—Nick is with him. Unfortunately someone else makes a decision too, and now trouble is on its way to the Isle of Wight.
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 20, 2016
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Sue Brown
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Sue Brown is a Londoner with a dream to live on a small island. Coffee fuels her addiction to writing romance with hot guys loving each other, and her Adorkadog snores in harmony as she creates.
Sue Brown is a Londoner with a dream to live on a small island. Coffee fuels her addiction to writing romance with hot guys loving each other, and her Adorkadog snores in harmony as she creates.
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June 20, 2016
Review originally posted at Sinfully.
3.5 stars
Both Logan and Nick are adjusting to big changes in their lives after incidents that put their jobs and careers on hold. Nick, injured while working as a fisherman and Logan injured while living and working as a counselor in London. When Logan comes upon Nick on the beach, obviously in pain, he offers his assistance and advice, which doesn't initially go over well, but eventually results in Nick making a move on Logan. While Logan finds Nick attractive, he’s not interested in just a hook-up, but tells Nick to call him if he’s interested in more, then is surprised when he does just that. Logan has baggage and isn't convinced that Nick would want a relationship, but as their first date extends into spending the day together, Logan finds himself really taken with the man. As they fall into an easy and comfortable friendship, working towards more, Logan is going to have to make some big decisions that could change his life as he has known it.
Nick has lived his whole life on the Island while Logan has used it as a vacation spot and now as a hideout, not sure if he can ever return to his life and practice in the city. Logan is suffering PTSD but refuses to get help (even though as a counselor he knows he needs it). He doesn’t trust easily and has other issues from his past he hasn't resolved, but he does ask his friend Jeff to act as a counselor for him (Jeff is a doctor and one of the main characters from the prior book). Logan worries about everything including the fact that Nick is bisexual, that he thinks Nick is only in it for a quick hook-up, and even though he’s pretty certain about his future plans, he worries how it will affect others if he doesn't go back to London.
Nick is a straightforward, no-nonsense type of guy. Once he gets a chance with Logan, he is undeterred in his determination to with the man over. With neither man working, they wind up spending almost all their time with each other. Logan wants to move slowly, but that resolve doesn’t last too long in the face of Nick’s obvious attraction to him and his clearly making his interest in Logan known. Other than Logan’s counseling of Liam and his sessions with Jeff, and Nick’s physio appointments that Logan and Nick’s mother insist he attend, the men quickly become inseparable. Both need comfort and it's not hard to understand how they quickly come to depend on each other’s daily presence. In the matter of one week where the two spend every moment they can together, Nick becomes very important to Logan, but he fears his baggage will be a burden on their new relationship.
Although this is the second in the series, and part of the bigger world including the Isle stories, it can be read as a standalone, though characters from both series return. Since Logan is Liam’s counselor, he and Sam (The Isle of... Where?) again have a pretty significant secondary role. There is a bit of action at the end of the book, but like the first in the series, the story is firmly focused on the relationship and Logan’s healing and moving forward.
I liked that they both acted like adults in the relationship, outside of the entertaining bickering. Other than Logan’s difficulty dealing with and talking about his past and his concerns about whether Nick is looking for the same thing out of their new connection, the two really communicate well. There are no big misunderstandings and both men are incredibly supportive of each other. Logan is quickly embraced by Nick’s friends and family, who become part of his support system.
The story itself takes place in little more than a week and I was a bit concerned at the end that some things seemed to be resolved rather quickly, but the Epilogue, which is set a few months later, left me satisfied. Overall, like the first story in the series, this book was a calm, low angst look at the formation of a new relationship, between two men who outwardly have little in common, but have an innate understanding of each other.
3.5 stars
Both Logan and Nick are adjusting to big changes in their lives after incidents that put their jobs and careers on hold. Nick, injured while working as a fisherman and Logan injured while living and working as a counselor in London. When Logan comes upon Nick on the beach, obviously in pain, he offers his assistance and advice, which doesn't initially go over well, but eventually results in Nick making a move on Logan. While Logan finds Nick attractive, he’s not interested in just a hook-up, but tells Nick to call him if he’s interested in more, then is surprised when he does just that. Logan has baggage and isn't convinced that Nick would want a relationship, but as their first date extends into spending the day together, Logan finds himself really taken with the man. As they fall into an easy and comfortable friendship, working towards more, Logan is going to have to make some big decisions that could change his life as he has known it.
Nick has lived his whole life on the Island while Logan has used it as a vacation spot and now as a hideout, not sure if he can ever return to his life and practice in the city. Logan is suffering PTSD but refuses to get help (even though as a counselor he knows he needs it). He doesn’t trust easily and has other issues from his past he hasn't resolved, but he does ask his friend Jeff to act as a counselor for him (Jeff is a doctor and one of the main characters from the prior book). Logan worries about everything including the fact that Nick is bisexual, that he thinks Nick is only in it for a quick hook-up, and even though he’s pretty certain about his future plans, he worries how it will affect others if he doesn't go back to London.
Nick is a straightforward, no-nonsense type of guy. Once he gets a chance with Logan, he is undeterred in his determination to with the man over. With neither man working, they wind up spending almost all their time with each other. Logan wants to move slowly, but that resolve doesn’t last too long in the face of Nick’s obvious attraction to him and his clearly making his interest in Logan known. Other than Logan’s counseling of Liam and his sessions with Jeff, and Nick’s physio appointments that Logan and Nick’s mother insist he attend, the men quickly become inseparable. Both need comfort and it's not hard to understand how they quickly come to depend on each other’s daily presence. In the matter of one week where the two spend every moment they can together, Nick becomes very important to Logan, but he fears his baggage will be a burden on their new relationship.
Although this is the second in the series, and part of the bigger world including the Isle stories, it can be read as a standalone, though characters from both series return. Since Logan is Liam’s counselor, he and Sam (The Isle of... Where?) again have a pretty significant secondary role. There is a bit of action at the end of the book, but like the first in the series, the story is firmly focused on the relationship and Logan’s healing and moving forward.
I liked that they both acted like adults in the relationship, outside of the entertaining bickering. Other than Logan’s difficulty dealing with and talking about his past and his concerns about whether Nick is looking for the same thing out of their new connection, the two really communicate well. There are no big misunderstandings and both men are incredibly supportive of each other. Logan is quickly embraced by Nick’s friends and family, who become part of his support system.
The story itself takes place in little more than a week and I was a bit concerned at the end that some things seemed to be resolved rather quickly, but the Epilogue, which is set a few months later, left me satisfied. Overall, like the first story in the series, this book was a calm, low angst look at the formation of a new relationship, between two men who outwardly have little in common, but have an innate understanding of each other.
May 19, 2019
It's been a while since I visited the Isle of Wight with all the couples I met in the first series based there, but it all came back to me easily when I started reading Logan's story. It's evident he's the same Logan who Liam is seeing to help with his PTSD. But no one knows about Logan's own trauma and resulting nightmares and fears.
New character Nick was the perfect mate for Logan. Nick was injured in a work accident on a boat and hasn't been able to work since. His hip is sore and not getting better and he pushed to hard jogging one morning and was stranded on the beach with the tide coming in. That's how jogger Logan met him.
Their story is sweet, and feels like a slow burn even though only 5 weeks go by for most of the book. But they do take it slow and their attraction is evident but the relationship and its longevity creeps up on them. Then add in the guy who assaulted Logan the first time, and there's an element of suspense and danger that gets resolved by the most unlikely of characters.
All in all, a fun, sweet very British romance. I'm happy I finally pulled it off the TBR.
New character Nick was the perfect mate for Logan. Nick was injured in a work accident on a boat and hasn't been able to work since. His hip is sore and not getting better and he pushed to hard jogging one morning and was stranded on the beach with the tide coming in. That's how jogger Logan met him.
Their story is sweet, and feels like a slow burn even though only 5 weeks go by for most of the book. But they do take it slow and their attraction is evident but the relationship and its longevity creeps up on them. Then add in the guy who assaulted Logan the first time, and there's an element of suspense and danger that gets resolved by the most unlikely of characters.
All in all, a fun, sweet very British romance. I'm happy I finally pulled it off the TBR.
August 21, 2020
“Just off the coast of England you'll see a charming sight, a little pile of mud and sand we call the Isle of Wight...We've a strong sense of community and we're neighborly to the core. Whatever your business is, it's not private any more. You never need to be alone, whatever you do, behind that white lace curtain there's an eyeball watching you.” ~ Laurie Say and the Island Folk (It's the Isle of Wight for Me)
Although sung in jest, the small-town mentality of the Isle's people, is one of its charms. Logan Wilde grows to appreciate that about the Isle of Wight. Logan has come to get away from the chaos in the big city and a terrifying attempt on his life. He finds solace in the peace, beauty, and slower pace of the Isle, as well as a surprisingly strong connection with Nick Brent. Logan isn't one to believe in love at first sight but in an attempt to enjoy his life instead of letting it pass him by, Logan allows himself to follow his feelings and see where they lead him.
Logan runs to the Isle trying to overcome the horrible experience of almost dying at the hands of one of his clients’ husband. Logan hasn't told anyone on the Isle that he's there, not even his best friend, Jeff, the island's doctor. Soon enough Jeff discovers he's there and chastises him first, for not letting him know and secondly, for not seeking out help for his PTSD. Almost overnight, Logan has more support, protection, and company than he's ever had before in his life. Between Nick's “loving possessiveness” and the package deal of Owens family, Logan doesn't know what to think. He is usually the one caring for others; he's uncomfortable with things being the other way around. He soon learns that resistance is futile as far as accepting help is concerned. Logan has been officially adopted into the clan and may as well relax and let them do what they do best: stick together and take care of themselves and those 'under their influence'.
It takes some doing, but Logan comes to the conclusion that the Isle is his home now and he never wants to go back to his old life; he is looking forward to creating a new one by staying on the island with Nick and his newly “earned” friends. Unfortunately, Logan's peace of mind is shattered when he learns that the man who attempted to kill him has escaped from jail. Logan is terrified by the possibility of the man coming to finish him off, he panics, and all attempts to reassure him fall on deaf ears. Logan doesn't think anyone can keep that mad man away from him; that he will come and finish off the job he started regardless of what anyone tries to do about it.
It was absolutely wonderful to revisit the Isle of Wight and its deliciously eccentric inhabitants. More than ever, I want to go there. The relationship between Nick and Logan deepened very suddenly, but, somehow it didn't feel that way. It was great seeing Jeff, Liam, and the other friends and family members and feeling the strength of commitment and care they have for each other and how it automatically 'encompasses' those brought into the flock. Sue did a great job portraying Logan's emotions and his progression toward overcoming his fears and moving on. Fans of the 'Island Medics' series will enjoy this intriguing addition to the series. For those of you new to the series, you are missing something special and enjoyable. If you like learning about different customs and cultures, love between handsome men, and family loyalty, you may enjoy this book. Thanks, Sue, for another wonderful book in the ‘Island Medics’ series. I hope to enjoy many more visits to this magical place.
NOTE: The first edition of this book was provided by the publisher for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Although sung in jest, the small-town mentality of the Isle's people, is one of its charms. Logan Wilde grows to appreciate that about the Isle of Wight. Logan has come to get away from the chaos in the big city and a terrifying attempt on his life. He finds solace in the peace, beauty, and slower pace of the Isle, as well as a surprisingly strong connection with Nick Brent. Logan isn't one to believe in love at first sight but in an attempt to enjoy his life instead of letting it pass him by, Logan allows himself to follow his feelings and see where they lead him.
Logan runs to the Isle trying to overcome the horrible experience of almost dying at the hands of one of his clients’ husband. Logan hasn't told anyone on the Isle that he's there, not even his best friend, Jeff, the island's doctor. Soon enough Jeff discovers he's there and chastises him first, for not letting him know and secondly, for not seeking out help for his PTSD. Almost overnight, Logan has more support, protection, and company than he's ever had before in his life. Between Nick's “loving possessiveness” and the package deal of Owens family, Logan doesn't know what to think. He is usually the one caring for others; he's uncomfortable with things being the other way around. He soon learns that resistance is futile as far as accepting help is concerned. Logan has been officially adopted into the clan and may as well relax and let them do what they do best: stick together and take care of themselves and those 'under their influence'.
It takes some doing, but Logan comes to the conclusion that the Isle is his home now and he never wants to go back to his old life; he is looking forward to creating a new one by staying on the island with Nick and his newly “earned” friends. Unfortunately, Logan's peace of mind is shattered when he learns that the man who attempted to kill him has escaped from jail. Logan is terrified by the possibility of the man coming to finish him off, he panics, and all attempts to reassure him fall on deaf ears. Logan doesn't think anyone can keep that mad man away from him; that he will come and finish off the job he started regardless of what anyone tries to do about it.
It was absolutely wonderful to revisit the Isle of Wight and its deliciously eccentric inhabitants. More than ever, I want to go there. The relationship between Nick and Logan deepened very suddenly, but, somehow it didn't feel that way. It was great seeing Jeff, Liam, and the other friends and family members and feeling the strength of commitment and care they have for each other and how it automatically 'encompasses' those brought into the flock. Sue did a great job portraying Logan's emotions and his progression toward overcoming his fears and moving on. Fans of the 'Island Medics' series will enjoy this intriguing addition to the series. For those of you new to the series, you are missing something special and enjoyable. If you like learning about different customs and cultures, love between handsome men, and family loyalty, you may enjoy this book. Thanks, Sue, for another wonderful book in the ‘Island Medics’ series. I hope to enjoy many more visits to this magical place.
NOTE: The first edition of this book was provided by the publisher for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
July 1, 2016
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie in exchange for a fair and honest review. ***
Logan has been hiding in his cottage at the Isle of Wight for four months after a traumatic event at his practice in London left him suffering from PTSD, but when he finds Nick on the beach after he forced himself to collapse, they forge a friendship heavily laced with attraction, that might just be what they both need.
I loved both Logan and Nick. Their chemistry and the easy way in which they both fit in each other lives was just amazing, but what was truly outstanding was their banter, I couldn't get enough of that!
While this is my first book in this 'verse, so to speak, Ms. Brown gave enough information and backstory regarding the rest of the characters in both series that appear in this book and rather than feeling lost, I'm so going to be tracking the rest of the books and catching up with them as soon as possible as I found myself really intrigued by them all.
All in all, a fabulous, very enjoyable read, full of emotions, humor and enough angst and suspense to keep things very interesting, with a fantastic array of characters, both main and supporting, that made this into one hell of a book!
Highly recommendable!
Rating: 5 Stars!!!
Logan has been hiding in his cottage at the Isle of Wight for four months after a traumatic event at his practice in London left him suffering from PTSD, but when he finds Nick on the beach after he forced himself to collapse, they forge a friendship heavily laced with attraction, that might just be what they both need.
I loved both Logan and Nick. Their chemistry and the easy way in which they both fit in each other lives was just amazing, but what was truly outstanding was their banter, I couldn't get enough of that!
While this is my first book in this 'verse, so to speak, Ms. Brown gave enough information and backstory regarding the rest of the characters in both series that appear in this book and rather than feeling lost, I'm so going to be tracking the rest of the books and catching up with them as soon as possible as I found myself really intrigued by them all.
All in all, a fabulous, very enjoyable read, full of emotions, humor and enough angst and suspense to keep things very interesting, with a fantastic array of characters, both main and supporting, that made this into one hell of a book!
Highly recommendable!
Rating: 5 Stars!!!
March 11, 2018
After being attacked Logan heads to the Isle of Wight.
One morning he comes across Nick, having injured his leg, Logan helps him home.
This was a nice story with no angst. Alot of insta love as I think most of the story takes place in a week or so.
One morning he comes across Nick, having injured his leg, Logan helps him home.
This was a nice story with no angst. Alot of insta love as I think most of the story takes place in a week or so.
September 8, 2019
Oh Logan. I'm so glad you could finally open up about the horrible things in your past to someone besides your friend Jeff. You deserve Nick taking care of you and the entire Owens family absorbing you into their warmth. Nick needs you as much as you need him, so just let him already!
January 22, 2023
I read this book when it first came out and loved it but didn't realize it was part of a series until. I loved Nick and Logan and how these two damaged men found love together. I really felt for Nick who had been injured and couldn't work and hated it. Logan had endured so much when he was stabbed and almost killed by the abusive husband of one of his clients in London and had fled to the Isle of Wight to recover and hide away. I was so glad that Jeff became a kind of therapist for him and that he finally decided that he couldn't go back to his practice in London and needed to be with Nick. It was terrifying when that horrible man stalked him to the island but how great that Liam was the one who saved him. And was so happy that Logan started a kind of therapy and that Nick healed and got a job on the boat he had worked on before. Another enjoyable story.
July 18, 2021
love this book ,in this series you will fallow all the former men from the other books, in this one There is Logan who is friends with Dr Jeff Martin and is helping Liam as a counsellor but something went bad and he got stabbed in London so he moves the the island and ends up meeting and falling in love Nick a fisher man on the mend from a accident on the boat ,these two guys have there ups and downs but in the end everything turns out right,i read this book for this author for my honest opinion
January 20, 2022
A very enjoyable gay love story in the Island series by Sue Brown. Two very likable main characters with friends who have appeared in previous stories in the series. Logan has escaped fro his London practice following a serious physical attack which has left psychological effects in addition to the physical scar.He meets Nick who is recovering from his own accident and the pair's relationship develops through the book.
January 2, 2023
Manhunt
Logan is in hiding nursing his emotional scars. Nick is not a happy camper as he seriously injured his hip. They are very good for each other. The characters of old are here to lend a hand when Logan's life is in danger again. I am more looking forward to be back to the Owenses main clan. Paul and Olaf are up again trying to work out their relationship and that also means a new mystery.
Logan is in hiding nursing his emotional scars. Nick is not a happy camper as he seriously injured his hip. They are very good for each other. The characters of old are here to lend a hand when Logan's life is in danger again. I am more looking forward to be back to the Owenses main clan. Paul and Olaf are up again trying to work out their relationship and that also means a new mystery.
August 6, 2017
Both men are recovering and thinking about potential life changes. They find their way together and both seem to offer some healing to the other other. This is a story of danger, love, and recovery.
June 21, 2017
3.5 stars
February 26, 2019
3.5 stars
December 19, 2022
3.5 stars
June 25, 2016
Review can be read at It's About The Book
Island Counselor is the second book in the Island Medics series. As events that happened in the previous book have a direct impact on one of the MCs in this book, I would recommend reading the series in order. This series is a spin-off from The Isle of Wight series. This series can be read independently of the original, although the stories of some of the supporting characters are featured in the original series.
Logan has retreated to the one place he feels safe after nearly dying at the hands of an enraged abuser after helping the man’s wife, a patient of Logan’s, seek help to get away from her alcoholic husband. At his holiday cottage on the aisle of Wight, Logan could heal from his wounds, both physical and mental, without being confronted with the attack he had endured at his London therapy practice on a daily basis. Although now healed from his injuries, Logan is still unable to contemplate going back to work or his home located above the practice.
Nick is a fisherman. He’s used to the hard, physical activity of life on a trawler, so when an injury from an accident lays him out with weeks of recovery, his slow recuperation leaves him frustrated and cranky. On top of that, his lengthy time away also leaves his employment at risk. Logan comes across Nick during one of Logan’s daily beach runs and senses something lies behind the man’s prickly attitude. Refusing to leave him alone, Logan offers Nick a lift home. During the walk back up the beach and the drive home, they get to talking and, when Nick admits to being bisexual, flirting, and they both realise they actually enjoy each other’s company.
Their relationship develops quickly as a breakfast date becomes an entire day, and they end up spending as much time together as they can. Even though Logan has some fears that Nick is more into hook-ups than relationships, he finds himself enjoying being around Nick too much to let those fears stop him from hoping for more. Just when Logan feels like he’s finally getting his life back, his past comes to find him, threatening to take it all away, along with his life.
I loved the original series of the inhabitants of the Isle of Wight that this series is a spin-off from. This book didn’t quite reel me in as much as those did, but I did still enjoy it. I liked getting to know Logan and Nick and it was wonderful seeing the characters from previous books again. I liked both MCs, although I have to say I liked Nick the most out of the two of them. I got frustrated with Logan thinking Nick only wanted a hook-up even after Nick had clearly shown him otherwise. It felt like it was being used as a convenient plot device to create some conflict that wasn’t even needed with everything else that was going on. Combined with Logan’s decision to go be a martyr that in reality put others, as well as himself at risk, left me annoyed with Logan’s character in those moments, especially because, again, it didn’t add anything to the storyline. However, outside of those few times where Logan’s actions and thoughts were out of sync with his character, I did find him likeable and I thought Logan and Nick were sweet as a couple. Their banter was fun and I enjoyed their interactions, but I never really felt a strong connection to them. It felt like the balance between their romance, Nick’s injury, and Logan’s dramas was a touch off and I think the romance aspect suffered a little for it.
The story itself was nicely resolved, but the actual ending just suddenly cut off pretty much mid conversation, which is pretty jarring. It would have been nice to at least get the end of their conversation! I did feel that the characters were left in a good place by the end of their story and I enjoyed getting to know them along the way. Overall, this was a nice story with good characters, a sweet romance, and characters that were pleasant to spend some time with.
Island Counselor is the second book in the Island Medics series. As events that happened in the previous book have a direct impact on one of the MCs in this book, I would recommend reading the series in order. This series is a spin-off from The Isle of Wight series. This series can be read independently of the original, although the stories of some of the supporting characters are featured in the original series.
Logan has retreated to the one place he feels safe after nearly dying at the hands of an enraged abuser after helping the man’s wife, a patient of Logan’s, seek help to get away from her alcoholic husband. At his holiday cottage on the aisle of Wight, Logan could heal from his wounds, both physical and mental, without being confronted with the attack he had endured at his London therapy practice on a daily basis. Although now healed from his injuries, Logan is still unable to contemplate going back to work or his home located above the practice.
Nick is a fisherman. He’s used to the hard, physical activity of life on a trawler, so when an injury from an accident lays him out with weeks of recovery, his slow recuperation leaves him frustrated and cranky. On top of that, his lengthy time away also leaves his employment at risk. Logan comes across Nick during one of Logan’s daily beach runs and senses something lies behind the man’s prickly attitude. Refusing to leave him alone, Logan offers Nick a lift home. During the walk back up the beach and the drive home, they get to talking and, when Nick admits to being bisexual, flirting, and they both realise they actually enjoy each other’s company.
Their relationship develops quickly as a breakfast date becomes an entire day, and they end up spending as much time together as they can. Even though Logan has some fears that Nick is more into hook-ups than relationships, he finds himself enjoying being around Nick too much to let those fears stop him from hoping for more. Just when Logan feels like he’s finally getting his life back, his past comes to find him, threatening to take it all away, along with his life.
I loved the original series of the inhabitants of the Isle of Wight that this series is a spin-off from. This book didn’t quite reel me in as much as those did, but I did still enjoy it. I liked getting to know Logan and Nick and it was wonderful seeing the characters from previous books again. I liked both MCs, although I have to say I liked Nick the most out of the two of them. I got frustrated with Logan thinking Nick only wanted a hook-up even after Nick had clearly shown him otherwise. It felt like it was being used as a convenient plot device to create some conflict that wasn’t even needed with everything else that was going on. Combined with Logan’s decision to go be a martyr that in reality put others, as well as himself at risk, left me annoyed with Logan’s character in those moments, especially because, again, it didn’t add anything to the storyline. However, outside of those few times where Logan’s actions and thoughts were out of sync with his character, I did find him likeable and I thought Logan and Nick were sweet as a couple. Their banter was fun and I enjoyed their interactions, but I never really felt a strong connection to them. It felt like the balance between their romance, Nick’s injury, and Logan’s dramas was a touch off and I think the romance aspect suffered a little for it.
The story itself was nicely resolved, but the actual ending just suddenly cut off pretty much mid conversation, which is pretty jarring. It would have been nice to at least get the end of their conversation! I did feel that the characters were left in a good place by the end of their story and I enjoyed getting to know them along the way. Overall, this was a nice story with good characters, a sweet romance, and characters that were pleasant to spend some time with.
July 15, 2016
Island Counselor is the second book in the Island Medics series from Sue Brown. Each of these books is set on the Isle of Wight and have a delicious English overtone to them. I thoroughly enjoyed book one of this series, so I was anticipating book two and it did not disappoint—but then, I do love a good English romance with euphemisms galore. These books also play off of Sue Brown’s The Isle Series, with lots of overlapping characters and relationships. After all, it’s a small island but there sure are some sexy men who live there!
Logan Wilde is a therapist. Attacked by the husband of a patient, he now suffers from PTSD and does what he knows he shouldn’t and holes up on the Isle of Wight. He doesn’t want to talk or speak with anyone, and hasn’t told anyone where he is. Stumbling across a man who looks to be in pain while on his daily run puts him in the pathway of Nick Brent. Nick is healing from a horrible boating incident while working as a fisherman, and doesn’t want or think he needs help from anyone. The attraction is instant, though, and the banter is quick and witty between the two. This is a boyfriend at first sight story, as each of these men realize they need each other and can help the other heal. This is not an insta-lust or insta-love story, though, as that part of the relationship the author takes time to build. They may be boyfriends within 48 hours of meeting each other, but the sexual chemistry, while there and undeniable, is not the focus of their relationship. These men become inseparable, spending all their time together, and the relationship, while instantly comforting for both men, does continue on a winding journey to their HEA.
This book is clever and light, with very little angst despite the issues these men have to deal with. It is an easy read to a satisfying forever for these characters, and even though the book only encompasses just a few weeks, you get the feeling these guys will make it for the long haul.
Sue Brown has a knack for creating believable men in real life situations; they are more than just characters on a page. You know these men, they are your neighbors, your friends, or your wanna-be-not-just-book-boyfriends. I fell in love with Sue Brown’s writings with her Left at the Crossroad’s Series, and she has become a go-to author for me when a nice, easy read, solid romance is in order. I totally recommend this book. You do not have to read book one in the series to understand this one, but it does help with understanding some of the secondary characters and their place in the timeline. And besides, it’s a good book too.
Reviewed by Carrie for The Novel Approach Reviews
Logan Wilde is a therapist. Attacked by the husband of a patient, he now suffers from PTSD and does what he knows he shouldn’t and holes up on the Isle of Wight. He doesn’t want to talk or speak with anyone, and hasn’t told anyone where he is. Stumbling across a man who looks to be in pain while on his daily run puts him in the pathway of Nick Brent. Nick is healing from a horrible boating incident while working as a fisherman, and doesn’t want or think he needs help from anyone. The attraction is instant, though, and the banter is quick and witty between the two. This is a boyfriend at first sight story, as each of these men realize they need each other and can help the other heal. This is not an insta-lust or insta-love story, though, as that part of the relationship the author takes time to build. They may be boyfriends within 48 hours of meeting each other, but the sexual chemistry, while there and undeniable, is not the focus of their relationship. These men become inseparable, spending all their time together, and the relationship, while instantly comforting for both men, does continue on a winding journey to their HEA.
This book is clever and light, with very little angst despite the issues these men have to deal with. It is an easy read to a satisfying forever for these characters, and even though the book only encompasses just a few weeks, you get the feeling these guys will make it for the long haul.
Sue Brown has a knack for creating believable men in real life situations; they are more than just characters on a page. You know these men, they are your neighbors, your friends, or your wanna-be-not-just-book-boyfriends. I fell in love with Sue Brown’s writings with her Left at the Crossroad’s Series, and she has become a go-to author for me when a nice, easy read, solid romance is in order. I totally recommend this book. You do not have to read book one in the series to understand this one, but it does help with understanding some of the secondary characters and their place in the timeline. And besides, it’s a good book too.
Reviewed by Carrie for The Novel Approach Reviews
June 22, 2016
Tight Little Island
Continuing the medics spin-off of the delicious Isle of Wright series, Sue Brown introduces us to two completely compelling individuals and rolls out the carpet for extensive interaction with most of the characters that have populated both series on this tight little island called Wright. Hope she finds another doctor or spinoff character soon because I can't get enough of these blokes.
This one involves Logan Wilde (ginger, on the left) a physician-counselor who has disappeared to his summer cottage on the Isle of Wright without even telling his best friend, Jeff, the doctor who was one of the principals in the first in this series. Why Logan did that is gradually revealed after he stumbles upon insanely gorgeous fisherman Nick Brent (on the right) who has twisted his ankle on Logan's jogging path--complicating his ability to maneuver because he is also suffering from a badly injured hip which has caused him to lose his job on the boat. This is an insta-love scene which is not only delectable and delightful but also believable, and off we go.
Interestingly, but as often happens in this series, the story takes place within the same time frame as some of the others, so that we have a bit of an overlap with Logan's hermit attitude and some of the tales that bring other characters into the plot.
The plot turns out to be multi-faceted, of course, with Logan having to face his demons about the trauma which caused him to flee his high-priced London practice--and the pain which is still there from his upbringing. The sweetness of Nick's instantly deep devotion is counterbalanced by his stubborn attitude when it comes to taking care of himself, as well as Logan's suspicions that since Nick says he's bi (sure). this is a short-term fling.
The basis for Logan's flight to Wright and the subsequent impact it has on all the characters herein, ranging from Jeff and Cameron to Liam and Sam to Sam's crazy cop brother Paul to restaurant owners Wig and Nibs provides what can be deemed the "action" part of the plot, which covers both sides of the island. It's not pleasant, and its impact underscores the importance of family even when it can't be defined as strictly biological.
The overall impact of this one is heightened once again by Brown's exceptional dialogue, especially between Logan and Nick. It's familiar without being sappy, snippy without being snarky, and quiet without being morose. One can only hope she stays on this remarkable island and keeps turning up gems on its shore.
Continuing the medics spin-off of the delicious Isle of Wright series, Sue Brown introduces us to two completely compelling individuals and rolls out the carpet for extensive interaction with most of the characters that have populated both series on this tight little island called Wright. Hope she finds another doctor or spinoff character soon because I can't get enough of these blokes.
This one involves Logan Wilde (ginger, on the left) a physician-counselor who has disappeared to his summer cottage on the Isle of Wright without even telling his best friend, Jeff, the doctor who was one of the principals in the first in this series. Why Logan did that is gradually revealed after he stumbles upon insanely gorgeous fisherman Nick Brent (on the right) who has twisted his ankle on Logan's jogging path--complicating his ability to maneuver because he is also suffering from a badly injured hip which has caused him to lose his job on the boat. This is an insta-love scene which is not only delectable and delightful but also believable, and off we go.
Interestingly, but as often happens in this series, the story takes place within the same time frame as some of the others, so that we have a bit of an overlap with Logan's hermit attitude and some of the tales that bring other characters into the plot.
The plot turns out to be multi-faceted, of course, with Logan having to face his demons about the trauma which caused him to flee his high-priced London practice--and the pain which is still there from his upbringing. The sweetness of Nick's instantly deep devotion is counterbalanced by his stubborn attitude when it comes to taking care of himself, as well as Logan's suspicions that since Nick says he's bi (sure). this is a short-term fling.
The basis for Logan's flight to Wright and the subsequent impact it has on all the characters herein, ranging from Jeff and Cameron to Liam and Sam to Sam's crazy cop brother Paul to restaurant owners Wig and Nibs provides what can be deemed the "action" part of the plot, which covers both sides of the island. It's not pleasant, and its impact underscores the importance of family even when it can't be defined as strictly biological.
The overall impact of this one is heightened once again by Brown's exceptional dialogue, especially between Logan and Nick. It's familiar without being sappy, snippy without being snarky, and quiet without being morose. One can only hope she stays on this remarkable island and keeps turning up gems on its shore.
June 21, 2016
If you are anything like me, the first book of a new series is not normally my favourite, I like my characters and stories established, I like to think of my book characters as friends that I haven’t seen for a while and look forward to seeing them again in future books. This book, Island Counsellor, proves my point rather nicely, as I thought this second book in the Series far better than the first one.
We first met Logan in Book 1 when he agreed to counsel Liam after he was involved in a hit and run incident from the previous series.
Nick is a fisherman who is recovering from an injured leg and Logan meets him whilst out for a morning run on the beach.
However, this meeting is not all flowers and roses, though there is an immediate physical attraction between the two, Nick is a stubborn man. Logan is not looking for just sex, he wants something more meaningful and Nick? even Nick doesn’t know what he wants……..
Now I’m sure that you will be thinking that Logan would be the stronger of the two? but looks can be deceiving and that’s why I liked this storyline so much.
Logan came to the Island to escape. In London he was the victim of a traumatic incident, so much so, he now suffers from PTSD because of it. He has reached a moment in his life when he knows he has to make a decision, though his successful career and home is still there, he knows that he can’t go back, he’s not ready and maybe never will be.
The storyline kept me entertained throughout and it was great to see The Owen Clan again. Logan’s past comes back to haunt him and Nick and The Owen’s are on hand to help him. Logan is use to being on his own, but realises that if he chooses this Island life that he is being offered, he will not only find the love he is looking for, but also true friends that become family. And this is most probably the most important thing in life.
Four Logan and Nick stars from me.
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We first met Logan in Book 1 when he agreed to counsel Liam after he was involved in a hit and run incident from the previous series.
Nick is a fisherman who is recovering from an injured leg and Logan meets him whilst out for a morning run on the beach.
However, this meeting is not all flowers and roses, though there is an immediate physical attraction between the two, Nick is a stubborn man. Logan is not looking for just sex, he wants something more meaningful and Nick? even Nick doesn’t know what he wants……..
Now I’m sure that you will be thinking that Logan would be the stronger of the two? but looks can be deceiving and that’s why I liked this storyline so much.
Logan came to the Island to escape. In London he was the victim of a traumatic incident, so much so, he now suffers from PTSD because of it. He has reached a moment in his life when he knows he has to make a decision, though his successful career and home is still there, he knows that he can’t go back, he’s not ready and maybe never will be.
The storyline kept me entertained throughout and it was great to see The Owen Clan again. Logan’s past comes back to haunt him and Nick and The Owen’s are on hand to help him. Logan is use to being on his own, but realises that if he chooses this Island life that he is being offered, he will not only find the love he is looking for, but also true friends that become family. And this is most probably the most important thing in life.
Four Logan and Nick stars from me.
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August 2, 2016
So to get it out of the way – I have not read the first in this series, “Island Doctor” but I don’t feel like anything was missing for me because of that. In this installment, we get to catch up with Logan, a counselor from London who had an out of control patient attack him. Since then he’s been unable to return to work or even step foot in his office. Despite the fact that as a counselor he should know he needs counseling, he doesn’t. What he does do is run to the Isle of Wight, where he has a holiday home.
It is during his daily run on the beach that he literally stumbles across Nick, a fisherman who’s had an injury that is keeping him off the boats, a job he loves. Nick is bitter and angry and takes it out a bit on Logan. Logan is a counselor, though, and he can see beyond that angry exterior. The two flirt a little, talk more and end up going out.
We also get the great secondary characters, Jeff and Sam. Jeff is a doctor and he has a key role in helping Logan. Along the way, Logan is helping Liam, a friend of Jeff’s who has gone through his own traumatic experience causing PTSD. The love between Liam and Sam, who’s lives were torn apart by Liam’s accident and now suffering while healing, is a beautiful thing. Loyal, strong and the sort of love we should all be lucky enough to have. I liked that we have the secondary characters who are there, a big part of the story without detracting from what is happening.
Nick and Logan are making their way to maybe becoming something when an unwelcome threat from the past comes calling to the Isle. I also liked that the two of them are not perfect. They are down to earth and real, with reactions and conversations that you could imagine yourself having. It’s not all easy for these guys but they work at it. I will have to go back and read the first in the series now!
It is during his daily run on the beach that he literally stumbles across Nick, a fisherman who’s had an injury that is keeping him off the boats, a job he loves. Nick is bitter and angry and takes it out a bit on Logan. Logan is a counselor, though, and he can see beyond that angry exterior. The two flirt a little, talk more and end up going out.
We also get the great secondary characters, Jeff and Sam. Jeff is a doctor and he has a key role in helping Logan. Along the way, Logan is helping Liam, a friend of Jeff’s who has gone through his own traumatic experience causing PTSD. The love between Liam and Sam, who’s lives were torn apart by Liam’s accident and now suffering while healing, is a beautiful thing. Loyal, strong and the sort of love we should all be lucky enough to have. I liked that we have the secondary characters who are there, a big part of the story without detracting from what is happening.
Nick and Logan are making their way to maybe becoming something when an unwelcome threat from the past comes calling to the Isle. I also liked that the two of them are not perfect. They are down to earth and real, with reactions and conversations that you could imagine yourself having. It’s not all easy for these guys but they work at it. I will have to go back and read the first in the series now!
July 2, 2016
***Great Second in the Series!***
Normally I’m not a fan of the second in a series, but this one is most definitely an exception. I liked it much better than the first! Logan is a counselor ‘vacationing’ on the Isle of Wight rather than letting anyone know he’s suffering from a serious case of PTSD. Nick is a commercial fisherman recovering from an accident on a boat that has removed him from duty for the foreseeable future. From the moment they meet, sparks fly. Unfortunately, someone from Logan’s past is determined to finish what they started, no matter the collateral damage.
This book was a wonderful walk through multiple lives, and it contained significantly more drama and angst, as well as laughter and affection than the first in the series. The plot was lovely, the pacing was on point, the peripheral characters and worldbuilding were top notch, and the chemistry between Nick and Logan was strong. I was thrilled to read it, and I’m hoping to see another of this caliber in the series. Learning more about Liam and the issues Logan works so diligently to help him heal from is also going to send me backwards looking for the series in which his book falls. What an incredible character! Four stars for this wonderful story!
Normally I’m not a fan of the second in a series, but this one is most definitely an exception. I liked it much better than the first! Logan is a counselor ‘vacationing’ on the Isle of Wight rather than letting anyone know he’s suffering from a serious case of PTSD. Nick is a commercial fisherman recovering from an accident on a boat that has removed him from duty for the foreseeable future. From the moment they meet, sparks fly. Unfortunately, someone from Logan’s past is determined to finish what they started, no matter the collateral damage.
This book was a wonderful walk through multiple lives, and it contained significantly more drama and angst, as well as laughter and affection than the first in the series. The plot was lovely, the pacing was on point, the peripheral characters and worldbuilding were top notch, and the chemistry between Nick and Logan was strong. I was thrilled to read it, and I’m hoping to see another of this caliber in the series. Learning more about Liam and the issues Logan works so diligently to help him heal from is also going to send me backwards looking for the series in which his book falls. What an incredible character! Four stars for this wonderful story!
June 22, 2016
We met Logan, the counsellor and friend of Jeff's in the previous book, this is his story. Logan has been on the Island for several months, living in a fairly isolated cottage. When one day he meets Nick, a boatman who has lost his job due to a severe injury which damaged his hip. The pair start on what seems to be a never ending date, spending most of their time together. But Logan has kept recent events quiet, recovering from an attempted murder by the husband of one of his clients he's never really faced up to what happened - including not returning to his place of work and former home. With Nick's help he starts to face things as his attacker comes to trial - until the man escapes from jail.
I enjoyed this book and the story of Logan and Nick. It was fairly low tension, and i liked that Nick's injury didn't magically heal. The Owens family of course feature (well it's an Island book!). My only gripe is I didn't see the point of adding Logan having previously been abused by his uncle - the whole issue just got dropped into a couple of conversations and never actually moved forward which made me wonder what the point of it was.
I enjoyed this book and the story of Logan and Nick. It was fairly low tension, and i liked that Nick's injury didn't magically heal. The Owens family of course feature (well it's an Island book!). My only gripe is I didn't see the point of adding Logan having previously been abused by his uncle - the whole issue just got dropped into a couple of conversations and never actually moved forward which made me wonder what the point of it was.
August 7, 2016
Isle of Wight. What is it about that place? I have never been there, but between the two of them, Sue Brown and K.C. Wells have most definitely managed to get it on my list of places to visit.
Island Counselor is ties nicely into the whole Isle of Wight universe Sue Brown has built. Including plenty of page time for old friends - you really should do yourself the favor to read the Isle of Wight series first. Only then will you fully be able to understand the force of nature that is the Owens family. I loved seeing them again and although they played a large role, I never felt like they overshadowed the MCs of this story.
Logan Wilde has run away to the island after a nasty experience in London. He meets Nick Brent who is struggling to overcome an injury caused by a work accident. There is an instant attraction and the two broken men take turns being a shoulder to lean on for the other. And when more trouble comes along than they can handle, there is always the Owens family to fall back on.
Island Counselor is ties nicely into the whole Isle of Wight universe Sue Brown has built. Including plenty of page time for old friends - you really should do yourself the favor to read the Isle of Wight series first. Only then will you fully be able to understand the force of nature that is the Owens family. I loved seeing them again and although they played a large role, I never felt like they overshadowed the MCs of this story.
Logan Wilde has run away to the island after a nasty experience in London. He meets Nick Brent who is struggling to overcome an injury caused by a work accident. There is an instant attraction and the two broken men take turns being a shoulder to lean on for the other. And when more trouble comes along than they can handle, there is always the Owens family to fall back on.
July 3, 2016
Sue Brown is a brilliant author; and this latest novel from her proves while she's quickly becoming one of my favourite authors!
The problem I've found with novels that turns into series and sub-series is you read the blurb of one and think "My god! That sounds amazing!" but then you realise it's a series; and if you're like me at any rate; you think "should I read this or start from the first novel in the series?"
However, with Sue Brown I can promise you this- you can start wherever and you won't be missing too much. And if by the end of the novel you are intrigued; you can start from the beginning of the series!
Voila- problem solved!
Sue Brown crafts a beautiful world full of everyday people with just enough angst that you want to just give them all a giant big hug- and then promptly move to the Isle of Wight where these novels are set in!
Personally; I recommend the entire series of Isle Medics and the previous Isle series for fans of the genre and a fan of a good, well written yarn!
The problem I've found with novels that turns into series and sub-series is you read the blurb of one and think "My god! That sounds amazing!" but then you realise it's a series; and if you're like me at any rate; you think "should I read this or start from the first novel in the series?"
However, with Sue Brown I can promise you this- you can start wherever and you won't be missing too much. And if by the end of the novel you are intrigued; you can start from the beginning of the series!
Voila- problem solved!
Sue Brown crafts a beautiful world full of everyday people with just enough angst that you want to just give them all a giant big hug- and then promptly move to the Isle of Wight where these novels are set in!
Personally; I recommend the entire series of Isle Medics and the previous Isle series for fans of the genre and a fan of a good, well written yarn!
November 6, 2019
Logan has been hiding in his cottage at the Isle of Wight for four months after a traumatic event at his practice in London left him suffering from PTSD, but when he finds Nick on the beach after he forced himself to collapse, they forge a friendship heavily laced with attraction, that might just be what they both need.
I loved both Logan and Nick. Their chemistry and the easy way in which they both fit in each other lives was just amazing, but what was truly outstanding was their banter, I couldn't get enough of that!
All in all, a fabulous, very enjoyable read, full of emotions, humor and enough angst and suspense to keep things very interesting, with a fantastic array of characters, both main and supporting, that made this into one hell of a book!
Highly recommended!
I loved both Logan and Nick. Their chemistry and the easy way in which they both fit in each other lives was just amazing, but what was truly outstanding was their banter, I couldn't get enough of that!
All in all, a fabulous, very enjoyable read, full of emotions, humor and enough angst and suspense to keep things very interesting, with a fantastic array of characters, both main and supporting, that made this into one hell of a book!
Highly recommended!
July 31, 2016
While both men are recovering from a personal trauma, this is still a sweet uncomplicated type of book.
Nick was hurt working on a fishing boat. He has had surgery and faces a grueling round of physical therapy. Logan was attack by a patient's violent husband. He has come to the Isle of Wright to hide and hopefully recover.
While Nick deals with his physical pain and Logan has testifying at the trial haunting his future, these two as a couple is never in doubt. The usual cast of characters - the Owens, Gillards, and others from Brown's Isle books pop up lending a hand and cementing the fact that family is not about DNA but surrounding ourselves with the people we love.
Nick was hurt working on a fishing boat. He has had surgery and faces a grueling round of physical therapy. Logan was attack by a patient's violent husband. He has come to the Isle of Wright to hide and hopefully recover.
While Nick deals with his physical pain and Logan has testifying at the trial haunting his future, these two as a couple is never in doubt. The usual cast of characters - the Owens, Gillards, and others from Brown's Isle books pop up lending a hand and cementing the fact that family is not about DNA but surrounding ourselves with the people we love.
October 21, 2016
4.25 stars
I have officially become a fan of SB. I thoroughly enjoyed this 2 book series. I'm just sad I didn't read the 3 books from the other series first so I would know there back story. I'm just sad you don't get to find out about Paul and Olaf. Nick and the Dr are great together, and of course it's nice to see the other guys also.
I have officially become a fan of SB. I thoroughly enjoyed this 2 book series. I'm just sad I didn't read the 3 books from the other series first so I would know there back story. I'm just sad you don't get to find out about Paul and Olaf. Nick and the Dr are great together, and of course it's nice to see the other guys also.
October 22, 2016
Enjoyed this one, meeting all the gang again.
Yes, Logan and Nick hit it off quick but this is tempered by them referring to that speed often.
Logan did seem to wimp out a bit much for my liking and I would have liked more of the drama from the Cooper issue but otherwise, liked it.
3.5*
Yes, Logan and Nick hit it off quick but this is tempered by them referring to that speed often.
Logan did seem to wimp out a bit much for my liking and I would have liked more of the drama from the Cooper issue but otherwise, liked it.
3.5*
October 25, 2017
Logan and Nick
Logan is hiding and recovering at his cottage in the island when he meets Nick while running.
They are attracted and begin a tentative relationship when more things happen, I don't want to plot spoil but a fun hot read and very emotional
Logan is hiding and recovering at his cottage in the island when he meets Nick while running.
They are attracted and begin a tentative relationship when more things happen, I don't want to plot spoil but a fun hot read and very emotional
March 2, 2020
Another enjoyable story that takes place on the Isle of Wight.
TAGS
-- a bit of angst -- past abuse -- crazy person -- loved the MCs... Logan & Nick -- family & friends -- not a stand-a-lone
June 8, 2016
3.75 to 4 stars
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