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Harrington Hills #2
Building a Home
Dating a younger guy wasn’t anywhere in Zack’s plans, but can he ignore the instincts of his wolf?
Zack Harrington noticed David Dewitt the first time the guy showed up in Harrington Hills, but their first meeting was far from perfect. A few months later Zack still can’t forget about him, and now when the two of them belong to the same pack, their paths cross even more. The problem is, David is barely twenty-two and Zack still remembers how stupid he was at that age.
David knows he’s young, but he’s tired of hearing about it all the time. He’s not a kid and he hates being treated like one, even—or especially—by the hot deputy sheriff. But as they get to know each other better and the sparks between them turn hotter, David’s willing to leave that behind.
Can they move past the age difference and their own personal hang-ups?
Or will they ultimately fall into a trap of miscommunication and hiding?
Pre-order Date: 30th August 2016
Available exclusively to Pride Publishing: 13th September 2016
General Release Date: 11th October 2016
Zack Harrington noticed David Dewitt the first time the guy showed up in Harrington Hills, but their first meeting was far from perfect. A few months later Zack still can’t forget about him, and now when the two of them belong to the same pack, their paths cross even more. The problem is, David is barely twenty-two and Zack still remembers how stupid he was at that age.
David knows he’s young, but he’s tired of hearing about it all the time. He’s not a kid and he hates being treated like one, even—or especially—by the hot deputy sheriff. But as they get to know each other better and the sparks between them turn hotter, David’s willing to leave that behind.
Can they move past the age difference and their own personal hang-ups?
Or will they ultimately fall into a trap of miscommunication and hiding?
Pre-order Date: 30th August 2016
Available exclusively to Pride Publishing: 13th September 2016
General Release Date: 11th October 2016
128 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 11, 2016
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January 31, 2017
I really like this series and being that it’s been almost a year since I read the first one, Leading Me Home, and I still remember it clearly, well, that’s the sign of a good story and a great start to a new series. Building a Home is a quality addition and the ending made me anxious for the next Harrington Hills story.
I loved David all to pieces and remember him well from Leading Me Home even though he only made a brief appearance. His appearance was a teaser for this one and I really needed to see how the stoic Deputy Sheriff Zack and David become a thing. I liked the ride, for the most part, my only issue was with “the issue”.
Both David and Zack are young, both in their twenties, but there is an eight year age difference. And while I get the difference between early 20’s and late 20’s can be big, that didn’t really apply here as David is not your typical 22 year old. He’s obviously more mature than most, he owns his own business already and supports himself. He and his brother are very close and his older brother Charlie took guardianship of him when their parents died, and the two have basically grown up together. Charlie is very protective and sometimes treats David like a kid. Understandable. But when Zack starts doing the same, David is not a happy dude.
Thing is, Zack doesn’t really have the right to. He was a shitheel of a teenager, rebelling and being a general pain in the ass. So, Zack projects his own immaturity from his youth onto David and basically spends his time with David banging and without David a miserable mess in his own head, second-guessing everything. He wants to push David away because he’s “too young”, which is total BS and frankly, it pissed me off. Thankfully Zack has his cousin Taylor to talk some sense into him and enlighten his ridiculous thinking. I only wished it would have happened sooner.
At the 75% mark, there was ‘the misunderstanding’ that was the catalyst for Zack getting his shit together, but I made a note in my Kindle “this fucker better do some serious groveling for the next 25%!” And he did, BUT, I wanted more. There wasn’t enough time at the end for me to get into these two as a couple. I think I was spoiled by the relationship between Kevin and Taylor in the Leading Me Home. They were friends first for a long time and it was obvious they were meant to be together. For David and Zack I didn’t get the same feel. They had the obvious wolf lust, but I wanted more of them together without the age battle so I could get a feel for Zack as a fully fleshed out character I liked vs one that was defined by his own angst.
I’m hoping they make an appearance in the 3rd book, because a little distance from the drama and a little bit of them together just enjoying each other would be a total treat. I can’t wait to read Book 3 though, the author is really good about setting up the next story. She works the setup seamlessly into the current book so, there’s just enough of tease to have me hooked, but not too much to be a distraction.
**a copy of this story was provided for an honest review**
I loved David all to pieces and remember him well from Leading Me Home even though he only made a brief appearance. His appearance was a teaser for this one and I really needed to see how the stoic Deputy Sheriff Zack and David become a thing. I liked the ride, for the most part, my only issue was with “the issue”.
Both David and Zack are young, both in their twenties, but there is an eight year age difference. And while I get the difference between early 20’s and late 20’s can be big, that didn’t really apply here as David is not your typical 22 year old. He’s obviously more mature than most, he owns his own business already and supports himself. He and his brother are very close and his older brother Charlie took guardianship of him when their parents died, and the two have basically grown up together. Charlie is very protective and sometimes treats David like a kid. Understandable. But when Zack starts doing the same, David is not a happy dude.
Thing is, Zack doesn’t really have the right to. He was a shitheel of a teenager, rebelling and being a general pain in the ass. So, Zack projects his own immaturity from his youth onto David and basically spends his time with David banging and without David a miserable mess in his own head, second-guessing everything. He wants to push David away because he’s “too young”, which is total BS and frankly, it pissed me off. Thankfully Zack has his cousin Taylor to talk some sense into him and enlighten his ridiculous thinking. I only wished it would have happened sooner.
At the 75% mark, there was ‘the misunderstanding’ that was the catalyst for Zack getting his shit together, but I made a note in my Kindle “this fucker better do some serious groveling for the next 25%!” And he did, BUT, I wanted more. There wasn’t enough time at the end for me to get into these two as a couple. I think I was spoiled by the relationship between Kevin and Taylor in the Leading Me Home. They were friends first for a long time and it was obvious they were meant to be together. For David and Zack I didn’t get the same feel. They had the obvious wolf lust, but I wanted more of them together without the age battle so I could get a feel for Zack as a fully fleshed out character I liked vs one that was defined by his own angst.
I’m hoping they make an appearance in the 3rd book, because a little distance from the drama and a little bit of them together just enjoying each other would be a total treat. I can’t wait to read Book 3 though, the author is really good about setting up the next story. She works the setup seamlessly into the current book so, there’s just enough of tease to have me hooked, but not too much to be a distraction.
**a copy of this story was provided for an honest review**
September 27, 2016
So here I am back again, reading about adorable gay werewolves. As always, it's a fun escapist read, with some nice characterisation and moments of genuine emotion. And really interesting world-building: I'm enjoying every glimpse of the community that Megan Linden writes into these books and I wish she'd give us even more of it, more backstory and more background and small-town-feel.
But most of all, it's just all-around cute and fluffy, in a good way.
(Obligatory disclaimer: The author is a friend, but my opinions are my own.)
But most of all, it's just all-around cute and fluffy, in a good way.
(Obligatory disclaimer: The author is a friend, but my opinions are my own.)
October 21, 2016
2.5 stars
Maybe it was my mood -- I just finished crying bucket load of tears over a Steve/Bucky fan fic so this came to me as pale in comparison in terms of emotion and conflict. I have never really been into the whole age-gap anxiety when one of the characters is ONLY 30 years old. When I was 30, I didn't think that the early were THAT young. I guess that's why this one came to me as MEH.
Maybe it was my mood -- I just finished crying bucket load of tears over a Steve/Bucky fan fic so this came to me as pale in comparison in terms of emotion and conflict. I have never really been into the whole age-gap anxiety when one of the characters is ONLY 30 years old. When I was 30, I didn't think that the early were THAT young. I guess that's why this one came to me as MEH.
October 10, 2016
I love shifter stories. In most stories about shifters, they are far more in the paranormal realm but this one was not and that is what I liked about it. There was real world issues in this book so even though it is a shifter book, it was more on a believable scale.
Zach was attracted to David from the moment he met him. But he fought that attraction like he never has before,. It had nothing to do with worrying the pack would not except it or the fact that he works for the police department but rather because of the 8 year difference in age between them.
David is 22 years old but he is not like normal 22 year olds. He is mature for his age and he already owns his own company doing construction work. David is used to it being just him and his older brother Charlie since their parents are both dead. Charlie raised David and feels responsibile for him and Charlie having a hard time letting go now that David is older. He still sees him as his responsibility and his younger brother instead of his younger brother who is now an adult.
As I said this book dealt with real world issues, age being the main one. I like how Megan Linden took this book that has a paranormal aspect to it but also made it relatable to readers as being an issue that some people may have to deal with. That made this book so much better. Megan Linden did an awesome job and I cannot wait till the next book in this series comes out.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
Zach was attracted to David from the moment he met him. But he fought that attraction like he never has before,. It had nothing to do with worrying the pack would not except it or the fact that he works for the police department but rather because of the 8 year difference in age between them.
David is 22 years old but he is not like normal 22 year olds. He is mature for his age and he already owns his own company doing construction work. David is used to it being just him and his older brother Charlie since their parents are both dead. Charlie raised David and feels responsibile for him and Charlie having a hard time letting go now that David is older. He still sees him as his responsibility and his younger brother instead of his younger brother who is now an adult.
As I said this book dealt with real world issues, age being the main one. I like how Megan Linden took this book that has a paranormal aspect to it but also made it relatable to readers as being an issue that some people may have to deal with. That made this book so much better. Megan Linden did an awesome job and I cannot wait till the next book in this series comes out.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
October 11, 2016
I love when I get all the available books in a series immediately. Anticipation can be nice, sure, but being able to stay in that author's world is better. In this second book, we meet Zack, Taylor's cousin and deputy sheriff in Harrington Hills. He's seen the hot new contractor, David Dewitt, and though the attraction is strong, he's determined to keep his distance.
There was an age issue in this book that was a bit of a stretch considering both men were under 30. But, Zack had built up the 8 year gap as huge and kept looking for ways to prove that beyond building a successful construction business, David was really just an irresponsible kid. That he wanted desperately. For his part, David was used to be treated like a kid and hated it, but never more so than when Zack started doing it.
The conflicting signals from Zack didn't keep them from falling into bed the first time and the understanding that it was casual didn't keep them from seeking each other out time and again, and even with the growing emotions between them, Zack still manages to be a complete idiot when it matters the most. I was proud of David for sticking up for himself and not letting Zack get away with it.
Still, he's too likable to be mad at for long, and he acknowledges that the age thing is all in his head, so I was happy with the HEA. But reader be warned. You'll want to throttle Zack more often than not.
There was an age issue in this book that was a bit of a stretch considering both men were under 30. But, Zack had built up the 8 year gap as huge and kept looking for ways to prove that beyond building a successful construction business, David was really just an irresponsible kid. That he wanted desperately. For his part, David was used to be treated like a kid and hated it, but never more so than when Zack started doing it.
The conflicting signals from Zack didn't keep them from falling into bed the first time and the understanding that it was casual didn't keep them from seeking each other out time and again, and even with the growing emotions between them, Zack still manages to be a complete idiot when it matters the most. I was proud of David for sticking up for himself and not letting Zack get away with it.
Still, he's too likable to be mad at for long, and he acknowledges that the age thing is all in his head, so I was happy with the HEA. But reader be warned. You'll want to throttle Zack more often than not.
February 13, 2024
Building a Home is the second book in the Harrington Hills series, and we return to see Mom A, Mom B, Taylor, Kevin, Zack, and the rest of the brilliant characters from Book 1. David first appeared in Book 1 when he was able to save the wedding day preparations. Zack showed an interest then, but as it was Taylor and Kevin's book, nothing further happened. It's happening now.
There is an 8-year difference in Zack and David's ages, and it is something that both of them have issues with, for different reasons. These two are so good together, I was chomping at the bit for them to resolve their differences. Luckily, Taylor is there to give Zack some advice and help them along the way.
This was a wonderful book, with only minor angst needed to keep the story moving. It was extremely well written, with no editing or grammatical errors to disrupt the reading flow. An excellent addition to the series, and I can't wait for more!
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Dec 18, 2016
There is an 8-year difference in Zack and David's ages, and it is something that both of them have issues with, for different reasons. These two are so good together, I was chomping at the bit for them to resolve their differences. Luckily, Taylor is there to give Zack some advice and help them along the way.
This was a wonderful book, with only minor angst needed to keep the story moving. It was extremely well written, with no editing or grammatical errors to disrupt the reading flow. An excellent addition to the series, and I can't wait for more!
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Dec 18, 2016
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