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Brewed
“Haven’t met many people who were worth trusting.”
For Shane Taylor, coming home to Byrony Hills and its first openly gay sheriff means the winds of social change have finally reached the sleepy southern town where he grew up. Now seems like the right time to chase his dream of opening a microbrewery bar and grill. His new general contractor is stubborn but devoted to getting things right... just the right combination to ignite Shane's annoyance and attraction. But pursuing Ross is a risk when some attitudes refuse to change, and his past comes back to torment his present. If only they could keep their hands off each other until the project's complete.
Ross Bennett has always loved building things. When he was offered the opportunity to buy out a construction business, Ross jumped at the chance to go from foreman to boss. But being openly gay in Atlanta didn’t carry the stigma it does in small-town Georgia, including Byrony Hills. He needs the work to float the company as he builds its reputation, so jumping on Shane's microbrewery construction seems perfect. But Shane is a control freak, and they step on each other's nerves. If only the perfect polished city boy didn't turn him on so much.
Shane and Ross put their heads together to find ways around every stumbling block tossed in their path by the vocal minority trying to keep Byrony Hills stuck in the past... by any means necessary. Staying professional in the face of their growing attraction to each other is the hardest job of all. Can they finish what they started, or is disaster brewing in the complications of desire?
Brewed is an M/M contemporary romance novel with a happily-ever-after ending. It is set in the same series world as Thrown,
but they don't have to be read in order.
For Shane Taylor, coming home to Byrony Hills and its first openly gay sheriff means the winds of social change have finally reached the sleepy southern town where he grew up. Now seems like the right time to chase his dream of opening a microbrewery bar and grill. His new general contractor is stubborn but devoted to getting things right... just the right combination to ignite Shane's annoyance and attraction. But pursuing Ross is a risk when some attitudes refuse to change, and his past comes back to torment his present. If only they could keep their hands off each other until the project's complete.
Ross Bennett has always loved building things. When he was offered the opportunity to buy out a construction business, Ross jumped at the chance to go from foreman to boss. But being openly gay in Atlanta didn’t carry the stigma it does in small-town Georgia, including Byrony Hills. He needs the work to float the company as he builds its reputation, so jumping on Shane's microbrewery construction seems perfect. But Shane is a control freak, and they step on each other's nerves. If only the perfect polished city boy didn't turn him on so much.
Shane and Ross put their heads together to find ways around every stumbling block tossed in their path by the vocal minority trying to keep Byrony Hills stuck in the past... by any means necessary. Staying professional in the face of their growing attraction to each other is the hardest job of all. Can they finish what they started, or is disaster brewing in the complications of desire?
Brewed is an M/M contemporary romance novel with a happily-ever-after ending. It is set in the same series world as Thrown,
but they don't have to be read in order.
- GenresM M Romance
235 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2017
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October 6, 2019
DNF @ 63%.
While I enjoyed Thrown, Brewed just missed the mark for me.
I'm not that into Ross or Shane and I don't really think they have any chemistry. I'm all for a slow burn, and while it took almost half the book before anything happened between Shane and Ross, there was really nothing going on before that, other than checking each other out and Ross not really liking Shane... there wasn't really even any flirting going on.
There is also too much focus on the construction, the brewery and the homophobia stirred up by the local pastor. Homophobia played a part in Thrown, but in Brewed, it seems to be more of a focal point than the actual romance.
On top of that, the editing is pretty sloppy compared to Thrown. There are a few points where present-tense is used, even though the narrative is past-tense (It hasn't occurred to Ross that he really didn't need to be there[...]). There are sentences missing words ("I think a few pieces of equipment broken"). And a lot of places were the wrong word is used (crowed instead of crowd, wood instead of would).
While I enjoyed Thrown, Brewed just missed the mark for me.
I'm not that into Ross or Shane and I don't really think they have any chemistry. I'm all for a slow burn, and while it took almost half the book before anything happened between Shane and Ross, there was really nothing going on before that, other than checking each other out and Ross not really liking Shane... there wasn't really even any flirting going on.
There is also too much focus on the construction, the brewery and the homophobia stirred up by the local pastor. Homophobia played a part in Thrown, but in Brewed, it seems to be more of a focal point than the actual romance.
On top of that, the editing is pretty sloppy compared to Thrown. There are a few points where present-tense is used, even though the narrative is past-tense (It hasn't occurred to Ross that he really didn't need to be there[...]). There are sentences missing words ("I think a few pieces of equipment broken"). And a lot of places were the wrong word is used (crowed instead of crowd, wood instead of would).
May 4, 2017
I really enjoyed Brewed by new to me author Hope Sawyer. Shane is hoping to start a microbrewery/restaurant in his hometown. Ross is the contractor who wins the bid to start construction on this new project. There is a lot of bumps in the road...people who don't want this to happen. In amidst of all of this sparks fly between Ross and Shane...completely unexpected by both. They have to figure out who is behind all of the delays and mishaps and decide if starting a relationship is worth it.
I enjoyed their story and I hope to read more from this series. I can't wait to see what is coming out next by this author...well done!
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
I enjoyed their story and I hope to read more from this series. I can't wait to see what is coming out next by this author...well done!
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
June 4, 2017
Another sweet read
I enjoyed this next installment of the series in this town. The unlikely pairs were another good mix and it was a pleasure to read about Cory and Gideon again. The nemesis from book one returns and adds a touch of angst. I'm glad the story focused more on developing the connection of he couple and not the small town hate. I look forward to the next installment. Sometimes you need a quick easy sweet read and this is that in spades.
I enjoyed this next installment of the series in this town. The unlikely pairs were another good mix and it was a pleasure to read about Cory and Gideon again. The nemesis from book one returns and adds a touch of angst. I'm glad the story focused more on developing the connection of he couple and not the small town hate. I look forward to the next installment. Sometimes you need a quick easy sweet read and this is that in spades.
May 20, 2017
AMAZING
This is a great story about falling in love. I thought Shane and Ross were amazing characters. I am a true fan of the LBGTQ genre and I think Hope Sawyer is improving with each book. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!
This is a great story about falling in love. I thought Shane and Ross were amazing characters. I am a true fan of the LBGTQ genre and I think Hope Sawyer is improving with each book. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!
June 1, 2017
Loved
It we good loved how Ross kept at it wouldn't be put down by something that didn't seem right Shane was a though but to crack but it mange to understand who he is how much of a hard worker he is
It we good loved how Ross kept at it wouldn't be put down by something that didn't seem right Shane was a though but to crack but it mange to understand who he is how much of a hard worker he is
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