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Rekindled Flame
Firefighter Morgan has worked hard to build a home for himself after a nomadic childhood. When Morgan is called to a fire, he finds the family out front, but their tenant still inside. He rescues Richard Smalley, who turns out to be an old friend he hasn’t seen in years and the one person he regretted leaving behind.
Richard has had a hard life. He served in the military, where he lost the use of his legs, and has been struggling to make his way since coming home. Now that he no longer has a place to live, Morgan takes him in, but when someone attempts to set fire to Morgan’s house, they both become suspicious and wonder what’s going on.
Years ago Morgan was gutted when he moved away, leaving Richard behind, so he’s happy to pick things up where they left off. But now that Richard seems to be the target of an arsonist, he may not be the safest person to be around.
Listening Length: 6 hours and 2 minutes
Richard has had a hard life. He served in the military, where he lost the use of his legs, and has been struggling to make his way since coming home. Now that he no longer has a place to live, Morgan takes him in, but when someone attempts to set fire to Morgan’s house, they both become suspicious and wonder what’s going on.
Years ago Morgan was gutted when he moved away, leaving Richard behind, so he’s happy to pick things up where they left off. But now that Richard seems to be the target of an arsonist, he may not be the safest person to be around.
Listening Length: 6 hours and 2 minutes
7 pages, Audible Audio
First published June 13, 2016
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June 7, 2016
I do love me some men in uniform...
or out of uniform is good too. I've read a few books by Andrew Grey and while they haven't all been amazing reads what I've come to expect is at the very least a pleasant read that I'll enjoy. Rekindled Flame wasn't one of those, nope this book was way better than that.
Rekindled Flame is a second chance story on so many levels. Morgan and Richie (or Richard) were best friends growing up and suddenly at the age of 13 Morgan vanished from Richie's life. While each man never forgot the other as often happens they did carry on with their lives and move forward. Morgan went on to become a fireman and Richie enlisted in the Marines both men following their dreams. Their paths cross after Morgan stops at the hospital to see how the man he rescued from a house fire the night before is doing and finds that it wasn't just any man that he rescued but his best friend whom he hasn't seen in nearly 20 years. Those years haven't been totally good to Richie.
Following a failed mission in Afghanistan Richie finds himself confined to a wheelchair and after spending 10 years as a Marine this is a hard adjustment to make. I loved that Richie wasn't portrayed as a totally angry and bitter war vet. He struggled with things yes, but he hadn't given up on trying to find a place for himself in the world and while he wasn't always filled with sunshine and light which given his circumstances was understandable, he wasn't always doom and gloom either. There was a realistic range of emotions within him. I really, really loved that this character was not portrayed as a helpless handicapped person. While he had limitations because of his injuries Richie was still a very functional, independent and strong individual and from the sounds of things a much better cook than Morgan...that chicken potpie sounded amazing...can I get me one please?
Morgan sees Richie as his best friend returned to him and as the man who no one else could measure up to. Morgan's childhood wasn't always the greatest and a lot of his happier memories involved Richie and he's never forgotten the good times they shared and deep inside he's always felt that they belonged together.
This wasn't a case of insta-love or love at first sight at least it didn't feel that way to me. It felt like as well as his best friend, maybe Richie was Morgan's first crush and those feelings had never gone away and now Morgan sees Richie coming back into his life as a chance to find out where things might go. So it's without hesitation that he takes him in and gives him a place to live.
There were so many things about this relationship that I liked. I loved that Morgan and Richie weren't on the same page from the word go. Richie had a lot of issues to work through. This was manifested in that fact that how he felt about Richie came much easier and quicker to Morgan. Forcing him to step back and look at things from Richie's perspective and at times it was hard for him because let's face it..."fireman" he's hardwired to step in and save people and fix things. Only this time when it means the most to him, Morgan has to realize that he can't. He can be there for his friend and hopefully future partner but he can't fix things. There was no magic penis involved here. Yes, the sex was good, it was amazing even, but when all was said and done Richie was still in a wheelchair and still had the same issues to deal with.
What changed was that if he could bring himself to accept it he had someone who wanted to be there for him to offer him love and support in dealing with his past problems and whatever the future would bring...real life folks this is how it can work in the real world.
As Morgan and Richie's relationship unfolds so does the danger that seems to be following Richie. I enjoyed the secondary plot that was involved and liked that it never seemed to overpower Morgan and Richie's story but flowed along with it, occasionally fading into the background. Unfortunately the mystery surrounding the who and why of the arsonist (it's in the blurb) while it was a plausible ending also felt a little bit like it had been pulled out of thin air to me.
At the end of it all, while I love a good mystery, to me 'Rekindled Flame' was about second chances at finding friends, finding love and happiness and for Richie it as a second chance at finding himself and redefining his place in the world. Definitely a well done and uplifting story.
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An ARC of this book was graciously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
or out of uniform is good too. I've read a few books by Andrew Grey and while they haven't all been amazing reads what I've come to expect is at the very least a pleasant read that I'll enjoy. Rekindled Flame wasn't one of those, nope this book was way better than that.
Rekindled Flame is a second chance story on so many levels. Morgan and Richie (or Richard) were best friends growing up and suddenly at the age of 13 Morgan vanished from Richie's life. While each man never forgot the other as often happens they did carry on with their lives and move forward. Morgan went on to become a fireman and Richie enlisted in the Marines both men following their dreams. Their paths cross after Morgan stops at the hospital to see how the man he rescued from a house fire the night before is doing and finds that it wasn't just any man that he rescued but his best friend whom he hasn't seen in nearly 20 years. Those years haven't been totally good to Richie.
Following a failed mission in Afghanistan Richie finds himself confined to a wheelchair and after spending 10 years as a Marine this is a hard adjustment to make. I loved that Richie wasn't portrayed as a totally angry and bitter war vet. He struggled with things yes, but he hadn't given up on trying to find a place for himself in the world and while he wasn't always filled with sunshine and light which given his circumstances was understandable, he wasn't always doom and gloom either. There was a realistic range of emotions within him. I really, really loved that this character was not portrayed as a helpless handicapped person. While he had limitations because of his injuries Richie was still a very functional, independent and strong individual and from the sounds of things a much better cook than Morgan...that chicken potpie sounded amazing...can I get me one please?
Morgan sees Richie as his best friend returned to him and as the man who no one else could measure up to. Morgan's childhood wasn't always the greatest and a lot of his happier memories involved Richie and he's never forgotten the good times they shared and deep inside he's always felt that they belonged together.
This wasn't a case of insta-love or love at first sight at least it didn't feel that way to me. It felt like as well as his best friend, maybe Richie was Morgan's first crush and those feelings had never gone away and now Morgan sees Richie coming back into his life as a chance to find out where things might go. So it's without hesitation that he takes him in and gives him a place to live.
There were so many things about this relationship that I liked. I loved that Morgan and Richie weren't on the same page from the word go. Richie had a lot of issues to work through. This was manifested in that fact that how he felt about Richie came much easier and quicker to Morgan. Forcing him to step back and look at things from Richie's perspective and at times it was hard for him because let's face it..."fireman" he's hardwired to step in and save people and fix things. Only this time when it means the most to him, Morgan has to realize that he can't. He can be there for his friend and hopefully future partner but he can't fix things. There was no magic penis involved here. Yes, the sex was good, it was amazing even, but when all was said and done Richie was still in a wheelchair and still had the same issues to deal with.
What changed was that if he could bring himself to accept it he had someone who wanted to be there for him to offer him love and support in dealing with his past problems and whatever the future would bring...real life folks this is how it can work in the real world.
As Morgan and Richie's relationship unfolds so does the danger that seems to be following Richie. I enjoyed the secondary plot that was involved and liked that it never seemed to overpower Morgan and Richie's story but flowed along with it, occasionally fading into the background. Unfortunately the mystery surrounding the who and why of the arsonist (it's in the blurb) while it was a plausible ending also felt a little bit like it had been pulled out of thin air to me.
At the end of it all, while I love a good mystery, to me 'Rekindled Flame' was about second chances at finding friends, finding love and happiness and for Richie it as a second chance at finding himself and redefining his place in the world. Definitely a well done and uplifting story.
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An ARC of this book was graciously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
February 24, 2018
What a fantastic, multilayered, and emotionally moving book! First, there are two men who were best friends as kids but were separated at thirteen when Morgan’s father, a total drunk, moved him out of the state. Morgan and Richard never forgot each other and meet again twenty years later. Second, they battle real-life problems, have to build the trust between them all over again, and face danger from an arsonist while they try to figure out their lives. Third, Morgan is a dedicated firefighter – need I say more? And fourth, Richard is a former Marine who had a tough time while deployed in Iraq, returned without the use of his legs needing a wheelchair, and now battles PTSD, guilt, and feeling useless. All of these elements are woven into a tension-filled story that had me captivated from beginning to end.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Please find my full review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
July 23, 2017
3.5 Stars
An enjoyable hurt/comfort romance mixed with a bit of mystery and suspense.
Firefighter Morgan never forgot his old friend Richard. They were both the first they told about their feelings for other boys, their first kiss, and first love. When Morgan pulls an unconscious ex-Marine in a wheelchair out from a burning house he never imagines it could be his old friend Richie.
Richie is in a dark place - after losing the use of this legs oversees and getting discharged from the Marines - it all has left him questioning what it is that he's supposed to do. After the fire, right when he's lost literally almost everything he owns, Morgan shows up and is determined to help him. With or without Richie's approval.
What Richie needs is a good kick in the attitude and Morgan is more than happy to do it. They also need to figure out why and who is setting veterans' houses on fire.
I enjoy Andrey Grey's books because they're usually very tender, emotional, and affectionate. While the ones I've read so far have been pretty low steam, I love the way Grey takes on characters living with disabilities like paraplegia, deafness, or blindness and how everyone gets a happy ending regardless of ableness.
Rekindled Flame is narrated by Michael Pauley. I liked his pacing, and how each character has a distinctive voice, with most characters having pretty straight-forward American accents, with the exception of Morgan's friend, Angus, who has an interesting Scottish burr. The narration is easy to listen to and enjoyable.
Audio copy of Rekindled Flame (Rekindled Flame #1) provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
An enjoyable hurt/comfort romance mixed with a bit of mystery and suspense.
Firefighter Morgan never forgot his old friend Richard. They were both the first they told about their feelings for other boys, their first kiss, and first love. When Morgan pulls an unconscious ex-Marine in a wheelchair out from a burning house he never imagines it could be his old friend Richie.
Richie is in a dark place - after losing the use of this legs oversees and getting discharged from the Marines - it all has left him questioning what it is that he's supposed to do. After the fire, right when he's lost literally almost everything he owns, Morgan shows up and is determined to help him. With or without Richie's approval.
What Richie needs is a good kick in the attitude and Morgan is more than happy to do it. They also need to figure out why and who is setting veterans' houses on fire.
I enjoy Andrey Grey's books because they're usually very tender, emotional, and affectionate. While the ones I've read so far have been pretty low steam, I love the way Grey takes on characters living with disabilities like paraplegia, deafness, or blindness and how everyone gets a happy ending regardless of ableness.
Rekindled Flame is narrated by Michael Pauley. I liked his pacing, and how each character has a distinctive voice, with most characters having pretty straight-forward American accents, with the exception of Morgan's friend, Angus, who has an interesting Scottish burr. The narration is easy to listen to and enjoyable.
Audio copy of Rekindled Flame (Rekindled Flame #1) provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
August 5, 2016
I enjoyed this book, but for some reason it was a take it or leave it read. I think my favorite part was the dogs. gah! Richard's "woe is me" attitude got old after a while. I understand why he felt that way, but it still got on my nerves.
June 15, 2016
4.5 stars..Love them both and loved their love story.
Did Not Finish
June 18, 201620%. I tried.
April 17, 2017
**3.5 stars** well deserved for this entertaining story.
Morgan is a firefighter and has just saved the life of guy from a fire destroying his place. When visiting him to the hospital, he recognizes Richie, his childhood best-friend. Because Morgan’s father moved out, they got separated in a heartbeat but Morgan kept a special place in his heart for Richie. Morgan offered him his place to crash right away, so eager to reconnect with Richie, support him in his life as an ex-Marine - discharged after an injury left him in a wheelchair -, with temporarily no home and figure out the reason of the fire.
This is a second chance story in many senses : a second chance in life and a second chance in love. And through acceptance, encouragement and faith, Morgan proves Richie that he’s worthy of being loved and can love back.
It was a very pleasant read with two lovable characters, good friends and nice feels.
PS : Thank you, Karen, for this great SS gift !!
Morgan is a firefighter and has just saved the life of guy from a fire destroying his place. When visiting him to the hospital, he recognizes Richie, his childhood best-friend. Because Morgan’s father moved out, they got separated in a heartbeat but Morgan kept a special place in his heart for Richie. Morgan offered him his place to crash right away, so eager to reconnect with Richie, support him in his life as an ex-Marine - discharged after an injury left him in a wheelchair -, with temporarily no home and figure out the reason of the fire.
This is a second chance story in many senses : a second chance in life and a second chance in love. And through acceptance, encouragement and faith, Morgan proves Richie that he’s worthy of being loved and can love back.
It was a very pleasant read with two lovable characters, good friends and nice feels.
PS : Thank you, Karen, for this great SS gift !!
February 15, 2018
I was in the mood for some m/m romance, and this was on sale. It's pretty much what I expected it to be - standard, by-the-numbers romance between a firefighter and a wounded veteran with angst about his disability, with a predictable arsonist subplot thrown in for some tension.
There was nothing wrong with the book - it was pretty well written, and it delivered exactly what it promised in the blurb. It just didn't exactly set me on fire, either (ha ha). These kind of formulaic books serve a certain audience and that's fine - I'm just aware that the audience isn't really me. I'd rather escape from the real world rather than immerse myself in it, and I prefer the plot in my romance novels to be a little deeper and more complex.
Still, it was an entertaining couple of hours reading, and I have no regrets. If you're the kind of person who really enjoys these kind of stories about everyman characters falling in love, you'll probably find exactly what you're looking for here.
There was nothing wrong with the book - it was pretty well written, and it delivered exactly what it promised in the blurb. It just didn't exactly set me on fire, either (ha ha). These kind of formulaic books serve a certain audience and that's fine - I'm just aware that the audience isn't really me. I'd rather escape from the real world rather than immerse myself in it, and I prefer the plot in my romance novels to be a little deeper and more complex.
Still, it was an entertaining couple of hours reading, and I have no regrets. If you're the kind of person who really enjoys these kind of stories about everyman characters falling in love, you'll probably find exactly what you're looking for here.
June 18, 2017
Insta, slow and it has the same structure again and again I end bored of it : Something bad happens, richie feels guilty, richie want to go, Morgan make a speech. (x3)
I wish we get a bit more "relationship building" between the characters at the first part of the book, they go too fast to get together and I don´t feel the conexion :(
Then the case is not bad but is very repetitive and they don´t do anything to involve more in it.
I wish we get a bit more "relationship building" between the characters at the first part of the book, they go too fast to get together and I don´t feel the conexion :(
Then the case is not bad but is very repetitive and they don´t do anything to involve more in it.
July 6, 2016
Title: Rekindled Flame
Author: Andrew Grey
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Reviewer: Melissa
Release Date: June 13, 2016
Genre(s): M/M Romance
Page Count: 200
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Review:
4 rekindled stars!! Ugh, so much heart and heat!
Morgan grew up moving around a lot when he was little. Now that he is an adult, he’s a firefighter and has now since built a life and is settled in his own home. One night on a call, he’s forced to rescue a man out of a house. That man turns out to be a guy he hasn’t seen in years, and the one man he hated leaving behind. Richard has had a hard life, joined the military and while serving lost his legs. He’s struggling and after the fire homeless. Morgan of course takes Richard in, but when someone tries to set Morgan’s home on fire, they start to realize that someone is after Richard. While trying to figure out who could be after Richard, they start to pick up their relationship and sparks fly (no pun intended). But does Morgan want to put his life in jeopardy, when someone so clearly wants to get Richard?
I was sucked into this book when I started reading. My heart broke for Richard and the struggle he goes through. I loved Morgan’s need to rescue him and protect the man he loves. This book has so much heart and depth!! This is my first book by Andrew and I know it’s not going to be my last!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Melissa from Alpha Book Club
Author: Andrew Grey
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Reviewer: Melissa
Release Date: June 13, 2016
Genre(s): M/M Romance
Page Count: 200
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:
Firefighter Morgan has worked hard to build a home for himself after a nomadic childhood. When Morgan is called to a fire, he finds the family out front, but their tenant still inside. He rescues Richard Smalley, who turns out to be an old friend he hasn’t seen in years and the one person he regretted leaving behind.
Richard has had a hard life. He served in the military, where he lost the use of his legs, and has been struggling to make his way since coming home. Now that he no longer has a place to live, Morgan takes him in, but when someone attempts to set fire to Morgan’s house, they both become suspicious and wonder what’s going on.
Years ago Morgan was gutted when he moved away, leaving Richard behind, so he’s happy to pick things up where they left off. But now that Richard seems to be the target of an arsonist, he may not be the safest person to be around.
Review:
4 rekindled stars!! Ugh, so much heart and heat!
Morgan grew up moving around a lot when he was little. Now that he is an adult, he’s a firefighter and has now since built a life and is settled in his own home. One night on a call, he’s forced to rescue a man out of a house. That man turns out to be a guy he hasn’t seen in years, and the one man he hated leaving behind. Richard has had a hard life, joined the military and while serving lost his legs. He’s struggling and after the fire homeless. Morgan of course takes Richard in, but when someone tries to set Morgan’s home on fire, they start to realize that someone is after Richard. While trying to figure out who could be after Richard, they start to pick up their relationship and sparks fly (no pun intended). But does Morgan want to put his life in jeopardy, when someone so clearly wants to get Richard?
I was sucked into this book when I started reading. My heart broke for Richard and the struggle he goes through. I loved Morgan’s need to rescue him and protect the man he loves. This book has so much heart and depth!! This is my first book by Andrew and I know it’s not going to be my last!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Melissa from Alpha Book Club
June 12, 2016
4.5/5 Stars...
Can two men that meant the world to each other a lifetime ago find that happiness again?
Morgan Ayers was barely a teenager when his mom died and his dad sought comfort at the bottom of a bottle. Unable to hold down a job and under constant threat from child services, Morgan and his dad moved around a lot, but he never forgot his best friend... his first friend and so much more. Close to two decades later Morgan finds that friend again through a strange twist of fate and realizes he still cares just as much, if not more, for him.
Richard Smalley dreamed of being a career Marine, but a failed mission in Iraq left too many of his fellow soldiers dead, and left Richard without the use of his legs. A fire in the home he's staying at puts Richard in the hospital after he's pulled from the fire by one of the firefighters, unconscious, but alive. Once again, he loses everything, but finds something so much better in the end.
This is a book that is all about second chances. Morgan was only thirteen years old when he and Richie were pretend married by a bossy little girl they rode horses with. But that event was a catalyst in his life, something that stayed with him all the years he and Richie were apart. He'd just lost his mother and then his father moves them away, but over the years, through time and distance, he never forgot about Richie and everything they shared.
While Morgan fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a Firefighter, Richie joined the Marines and went to war. The man that came home, the man that Morgan finds in the hospital when he realizes it's his Richie, has changed. Battle changes people, and Richie has a body and mind full of scars to remind him of that. Morgan gets a second chance to embrace the love he feels for Richie which only grows stronger with each passing day. Richie, well he gets a second chance at life. He has to dig deep to find the person he is, the soul that is buried under all the pain, regret and secrecy wrapped up in his time in the military.
Grey did his research for this one, Richie's PTSD was so very real, his pain and uncertainty was palpable, his regret and denial and feeling like he isn't worthy of anyone's love, much less Morgans, it broke my heart. Morgan does not handle him with kid gloves though. No, he pushes Richie to fight for what he wants, to take the PTSD by the balls and find a way to live with it. But the whole time he's pushing Richie to fight for what he wants, what he needs, what he deserves but has convinced himself he isn't worthy of... he is also pulling Richie closer, showing him with actions and words how much he cares for him, how much he wants and needs him. Some demons won't be buried though, and there is one in particular that wants to be damn certain Morgan and Richie do not get their happy ever after.
I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this story, aside from the mystery revealed. The suspense and the constant niggle of danger, when finally brought into the open, was a little anticlimactic for me. One of the things I enjoyed about this story was the soul mates reference and the way Grey let that play out. And getting to catch up with Kevin and Angus (Bronco's Boys series) was fun, I liked the role they played in this book. I'm so very excited to see where this new series from one of my favorite Authors goes. Will the next book be the overzealous young Firefighter? Or perhaps the story of the long established gay couple that are friends of Morgan? Only time will tell!
Overall this was a great read, well written and entertaining with the right balance of mystery, intrigue, passion and sexy men that run into burning buildings.
Can two men that meant the world to each other a lifetime ago find that happiness again?
Morgan Ayers was barely a teenager when his mom died and his dad sought comfort at the bottom of a bottle. Unable to hold down a job and under constant threat from child services, Morgan and his dad moved around a lot, but he never forgot his best friend... his first friend and so much more. Close to two decades later Morgan finds that friend again through a strange twist of fate and realizes he still cares just as much, if not more, for him.
Richard Smalley dreamed of being a career Marine, but a failed mission in Iraq left too many of his fellow soldiers dead, and left Richard without the use of his legs. A fire in the home he's staying at puts Richard in the hospital after he's pulled from the fire by one of the firefighters, unconscious, but alive. Once again, he loses everything, but finds something so much better in the end.
This is a book that is all about second chances. Morgan was only thirteen years old when he and Richie were pretend married by a bossy little girl they rode horses with. But that event was a catalyst in his life, something that stayed with him all the years he and Richie were apart. He'd just lost his mother and then his father moves them away, but over the years, through time and distance, he never forgot about Richie and everything they shared.
While Morgan fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a Firefighter, Richie joined the Marines and went to war. The man that came home, the man that Morgan finds in the hospital when he realizes it's his Richie, has changed. Battle changes people, and Richie has a body and mind full of scars to remind him of that. Morgan gets a second chance to embrace the love he feels for Richie which only grows stronger with each passing day. Richie, well he gets a second chance at life. He has to dig deep to find the person he is, the soul that is buried under all the pain, regret and secrecy wrapped up in his time in the military.
Grey did his research for this one, Richie's PTSD was so very real, his pain and uncertainty was palpable, his regret and denial and feeling like he isn't worthy of anyone's love, much less Morgans, it broke my heart. Morgan does not handle him with kid gloves though. No, he pushes Richie to fight for what he wants, to take the PTSD by the balls and find a way to live with it. But the whole time he's pushing Richie to fight for what he wants, what he needs, what he deserves but has convinced himself he isn't worthy of... he is also pulling Richie closer, showing him with actions and words how much he cares for him, how much he wants and needs him. Some demons won't be buried though, and there is one in particular that wants to be damn certain Morgan and Richie do not get their happy ever after.
I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this story, aside from the mystery revealed. The suspense and the constant niggle of danger, when finally brought into the open, was a little anticlimactic for me. One of the things I enjoyed about this story was the soul mates reference and the way Grey let that play out. And getting to catch up with Kevin and Angus (Bronco's Boys series) was fun, I liked the role they played in this book. I'm so very excited to see where this new series from one of my favorite Authors goes. Will the next book be the overzealous young Firefighter? Or perhaps the story of the long established gay couple that are friends of Morgan? Only time will tell!
Overall this was a great read, well written and entertaining with the right balance of mystery, intrigue, passion and sexy men that run into burning buildings.
June 13, 2016
In Rekindled Flame Andrew Grey brings us a story about getting a second chance—not only at living but loving as well. There is a lot of reminiscing of the two MCs’ childhoods, of family issues and how they came to make the choices to get where they are now.
Richard “Richie” Smalley served time in the military. He carries so much guilt for the tragedy that took place while serving—he lost the use of his legs and his PTSD is wearing on him mentally and physically. He also feels as if he’s only half a man. Then a fire adds to his issues, and Richie loses what little he has left. He’s really a troubled soul and has a hard time admitting what happened to him and his troop was not his fault.
Morgan Ayers, firefighter, is quick to respond to any situation, no matter how dangerous it is. When Morgan saves a wheelchair bound man from a dangerous fire, he is surprised to find out it’s someone from his past. In fact, he’s a childhood friend who was there for him during difficult times, until his family situation had him moving to another town.
Morgan is a hopeful romantic. He’s held on to his childhood memories of him and Richie and believes they can have a future together. When Richie is released from the hospital, Morgan can’t let him go and offers him a place to live. Richie starts to feel like he’s a burden to Morgan and feels he should pay Morgan back.
Richie also has to make some very difficult decisions. There’s an arsonist after him and his former military troop. He has to decide what he can reveal to Morgan and Angus, in order for them to figure out the connection.
I loved that Mr. Grey brought Angus MacTavish and Kevin Foster (Round and Round: Bronco Boys 4) into the storyline; they played quite a big roll. While Kevin’s best friends have gone on vacation, he connects with Richie when Morgan and Angus are called out to a fire. He and Richie share their fear of losing someone you really care about. I think Kevin really helped Richie realize how much he cares about Morgan. And we get to meet Mitzy, Kevin’s new companion.
Rekindled Flame is another well written story from Andrew Grey. There’s danger and suspense and, as always, there’s that great feeling of camaraderie, support and a sweet HEA.
Reviewed by Maryann for The Novel Approach Reviews
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Richard “Richie” Smalley served time in the military. He carries so much guilt for the tragedy that took place while serving—he lost the use of his legs and his PTSD is wearing on him mentally and physically. He also feels as if he’s only half a man. Then a fire adds to his issues, and Richie loses what little he has left. He’s really a troubled soul and has a hard time admitting what happened to him and his troop was not his fault.
Morgan Ayers, firefighter, is quick to respond to any situation, no matter how dangerous it is. When Morgan saves a wheelchair bound man from a dangerous fire, he is surprised to find out it’s someone from his past. In fact, he’s a childhood friend who was there for him during difficult times, until his family situation had him moving to another town.
Morgan is a hopeful romantic. He’s held on to his childhood memories of him and Richie and believes they can have a future together. When Richie is released from the hospital, Morgan can’t let him go and offers him a place to live. Richie starts to feel like he’s a burden to Morgan and feels he should pay Morgan back.
Richie also has to make some very difficult decisions. There’s an arsonist after him and his former military troop. He has to decide what he can reveal to Morgan and Angus, in order for them to figure out the connection.
I loved that Mr. Grey brought Angus MacTavish and Kevin Foster (Round and Round: Bronco Boys 4) into the storyline; they played quite a big roll. While Kevin’s best friends have gone on vacation, he connects with Richie when Morgan and Angus are called out to a fire. He and Richie share their fear of losing someone you really care about. I think Kevin really helped Richie realize how much he cares about Morgan. And we get to meet Mitzy, Kevin’s new companion.
Rekindled Flame is another well written story from Andrew Grey. There’s danger and suspense and, as always, there’s that great feeling of camaraderie, support and a sweet HEA.
Reviewed by Maryann for The Novel Approach Reviews
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June 16, 2016
Grey to the Rescue
If you are looking for a semi-angst filled MM romance that takes a completely unique couple of men and thrusts them into a relatively routine day-to-day existence only to deliver a wham!, bang! no-thank-you-ma'am! set of plot interventions, then you know Andrew Grey will deliver.
Here he is again, back among his firemen and cops in Harrisburg, PA. The book opens with a horrifying fire and an exceptionally unlikely rescue operation that has fireman Morgan rescuing wheelchair-bound ex-Marine Richard only to discover after 20 years apart that they knew each other when...and how much they cherish a friendship that was ripped apart when Morgan was forced to move away when they were 13-year-olds.
Grey gets right to the point here, and then spends the rest of the book trying to get Richard back into the real world, not the one he left behind in Iraq. This is a familiar theme in many contemporary MM romances, but Grey is a master at developing, expositing and solving deeply buried fears and insecurities. And he brings in one of the sweetest romantic twists of the year--one that involves a rusty nail (not the drink!) You might shed a tear at that point it's so heartwarming.
He brings in other characters from previous books in the series to help both Morgan and Richard deal with their insecurities as well as the threat to their lives that emerges as the action-plot device.
I will be frank here and let you know that as soon as one of his books appears on my Kindle, I start it to get a taste--and like virtually every other one, I did not stop until I finished. You probably won't, either, and we can compare grins afterwards.
If you are looking for a semi-angst filled MM romance that takes a completely unique couple of men and thrusts them into a relatively routine day-to-day existence only to deliver a wham!, bang! no-thank-you-ma'am! set of plot interventions, then you know Andrew Grey will deliver.
Here he is again, back among his firemen and cops in Harrisburg, PA. The book opens with a horrifying fire and an exceptionally unlikely rescue operation that has fireman Morgan rescuing wheelchair-bound ex-Marine Richard only to discover after 20 years apart that they knew each other when...and how much they cherish a friendship that was ripped apart when Morgan was forced to move away when they were 13-year-olds.
Grey gets right to the point here, and then spends the rest of the book trying to get Richard back into the real world, not the one he left behind in Iraq. This is a familiar theme in many contemporary MM romances, but Grey is a master at developing, expositing and solving deeply buried fears and insecurities. And he brings in one of the sweetest romantic twists of the year--one that involves a rusty nail (not the drink!) You might shed a tear at that point it's so heartwarming.
He brings in other characters from previous books in the series to help both Morgan and Richard deal with their insecurities as well as the threat to their lives that emerges as the action-plot device.
I will be frank here and let you know that as soon as one of his books appears on my Kindle, I start it to get a taste--and like virtually every other one, I did not stop until I finished. You probably won't, either, and we can compare grins afterwards.
June 20, 2016
Another great work by Andrew Grey. He never disappoints. The story line was strong and the characters were well developed. Morgan is a firefighter who at times stretches the rules to get people out of harm's way. One night he responds to a house fire and finds a man in a wheelchair that has been overcome by smoke. The next day, Morgan goes to the hospital to see how this man is and finds out he is someone who he grew up with, best friends. Richard has been in the military and lost the ability to move his legs and the circumstances that surround it haunts him in nightmares and life. Morgan can't believe he has found Richard and decides that Richard can live with him until he finds another place to live. Richard has PTSD, and Morgan is right there for him through the nightmares and the attempt of an arsonist to get back at Richard. Richard feels he is only half a man and thinks he is imposing on Morgan. Morgan is determined to show him that is not the case. At 13 years old they were pretended to get married and Morgan kept the wire ring all this time. Morgan knows they are soulmates regardless of Richard pushing him away. Between Richard being haunted by his past, his physical incapacity, his self image, and someone trying to destroy him, the story has a lot of twists and turns. A great HEA. Highly recommend this one. Brilliantly written.
August 24, 2017
Rekindled Flame (Rekindled Flame #1) by Andrew Grey
3 stars
M/M Romance
Triggers: PTSD, alcoholic parent
I was given this book for an honest review by Wicked Reads.
Morgan is loving being a firefighter. He works hard, takes risks and would do anything for his co-workers. He is not much of a family person, but when he heads in to a fire and sees the devastation on the family's faces, he can't help but feel something.
Richie is struggling. He was injured while being a marine and he hasn't really come back from the war. He feels stuck. When he is caught in a fire and becomes disoriented, he thinks that his time is finally up.
Morgan and Richie were childhood friends and despite both being "different" Morgan had no choice but to move away. They never saw each other again until Morgan saved Richie from that horrible fire.
When fires begin to happen all over the place, Richie and Morgan hunt down whomever wants to hurt military men or families.
This is a sweet story of second chances, believing in yourself and learning to take calculated risks for love. The relationship is fairly organic and the chemistry, while not super burning hot, is good chemistry that allows for a decent relationship.
3 stars
M/M Romance
Triggers: PTSD, alcoholic parent
I was given this book for an honest review by Wicked Reads.
Morgan is loving being a firefighter. He works hard, takes risks and would do anything for his co-workers. He is not much of a family person, but when he heads in to a fire and sees the devastation on the family's faces, he can't help but feel something.
Richie is struggling. He was injured while being a marine and he hasn't really come back from the war. He feels stuck. When he is caught in a fire and becomes disoriented, he thinks that his time is finally up.
Morgan and Richie were childhood friends and despite both being "different" Morgan had no choice but to move away. They never saw each other again until Morgan saved Richie from that horrible fire.
When fires begin to happen all over the place, Richie and Morgan hunt down whomever wants to hurt military men or families.
This is a sweet story of second chances, believing in yourself and learning to take calculated risks for love. The relationship is fairly organic and the chemistry, while not super burning hot, is good chemistry that allows for a decent relationship.
June 11, 2016
I have to admit that this is probably one of my favorite Andrew Grey stories. I really enjoyed the backstory between the two characters and how they came together. Both have had their issues through the years and aren't exactly the same men they were when separated as boys, but the chemistry is still there.
I liked that we got a few different genres sort of overlapping here. We have a wounded Marine who is dealing with not only the loss of his teammates, but the use of his legs as well. Then we have the firefighter that is jaded because of his youth and alcoholic father, who is now on the wagon.
The plot was fantastic and the characters were interesting to read about so I really have to say that I loved every part of this story, even if it was a bit of a stretch to think that someone would really take in someone they haven't seen in so many years. Hey, it's fiction and I can imagine people are actually that nice somewhere in the world.
I received a free copy of this book to read for Inked Rainbow Reads in exchange for an honest review.
I liked that we got a few different genres sort of overlapping here. We have a wounded Marine who is dealing with not only the loss of his teammates, but the use of his legs as well. Then we have the firefighter that is jaded because of his youth and alcoholic father, who is now on the wagon.
The plot was fantastic and the characters were interesting to read about so I really have to say that I loved every part of this story, even if it was a bit of a stretch to think that someone would really take in someone they haven't seen in so many years. Hey, it's fiction and I can imagine people are actually that nice somewhere in the world.
I received a free copy of this book to read for Inked Rainbow Reads in exchange for an honest review.
August 4, 2016
2.5 звезды
Совершенно стандартный, посредственно написанный любовный роман с шаблонными персонажами.
Совершенно стандартный, посредственно написанный любовный роман с шаблонными персонажами.
June 28, 2016
3,5 stars
December 25, 2019
Narration: Michael Pauley has an amazing voice. I thought he read a bit too fast and emphasized things a bit too much where it wasn’t called for, so I marked this down by 1 star for that. However, it didn’t ruin any of the listening for me. He brought the heat to the sex scenes and kept me pulled into the story. He also gave Angus a very good Scottish brogue (my favorite being married to a Scot! lol). I can’t wait for the rest!
Story: I’m a huge fan of Andrew Grey as a writer, but also a pretty nice guy. Yeah, I fangirled at EPC a couple of years ago! I’m always looking for more Carlisle stories! So this was a no-brainer for me. This book was the first in the series.
In this book, we meet firefighter, Morgan, and ex-military disabled vet, Richard. These two were friends as kids, but Morgan had to move away and they lost touch. Years later, and they’re both back where they started…kind of.
Morgan is now a firefighter. His character doesn’t come across as a danger junkie, but he’s the one that goes into a burning building to get the people out. He thinks he’s happy with just his job and friends, but figures out soon that he’s lonely. When he’s called out to a fire, the small family there says that there’s a guy still in the house. Morgan finds him in a wheelchair and carries him out. Later, off shift, he does his normal hospital visit to see anyone he’s rescued.
Richard was the man in the wheelchair. At first, Morgan doesn’t recognize him. But when he does, he offers Richard a place to live while he figures things out. Grey wrote Richard’s character very well in my opinion. He’s fighting his depression and the many losses he’s had over the last couple of years. He was military and paralyzed in an attack. He lost fellow soldiers, but he also lost his parents on the way home from seeing him. He really loses everything. He’s living with a family of a service member that died in his unit, but the house was attacked by an arsonist hell-bent on hurting military families.
The story grabbed me and didn’t let go, even at the end! I was cheering for these two from the moment Morgan realizes the guy in the hospital bed was his husband when they were thirteen. It has a great flow and the relationship builds at a good pace. There are some great hot scenes, but there’s also a good sub-plot going on with the arsonist. And I’m not wasting a minute before I start book 2!
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Story: I’m a huge fan of Andrew Grey as a writer, but also a pretty nice guy. Yeah, I fangirled at EPC a couple of years ago! I’m always looking for more Carlisle stories! So this was a no-brainer for me. This book was the first in the series.
In this book, we meet firefighter, Morgan, and ex-military disabled vet, Richard. These two were friends as kids, but Morgan had to move away and they lost touch. Years later, and they’re both back where they started…kind of.
Morgan is now a firefighter. His character doesn’t come across as a danger junkie, but he’s the one that goes into a burning building to get the people out. He thinks he’s happy with just his job and friends, but figures out soon that he’s lonely. When he’s called out to a fire, the small family there says that there’s a guy still in the house. Morgan finds him in a wheelchair and carries him out. Later, off shift, he does his normal hospital visit to see anyone he’s rescued.
Richard was the man in the wheelchair. At first, Morgan doesn’t recognize him. But when he does, he offers Richard a place to live while he figures things out. Grey wrote Richard’s character very well in my opinion. He’s fighting his depression and the many losses he’s had over the last couple of years. He was military and paralyzed in an attack. He lost fellow soldiers, but he also lost his parents on the way home from seeing him. He really loses everything. He’s living with a family of a service member that died in his unit, but the house was attacked by an arsonist hell-bent on hurting military families.
The story grabbed me and didn’t let go, even at the end! I was cheering for these two from the moment Morgan realizes the guy in the hospital bed was his husband when they were thirteen. It has a great flow and the relationship builds at a good pace. There are some great hot scenes, but there’s also a good sub-plot going on with the arsonist. And I’m not wasting a minute before I start book 2!
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
December 25, 2019
Narration: Michael Pauley has an amazing voice. I thought he read a bit too fast and emphasized things a bit too much where it wasn’t called for, so I marked this down by 1 star for that. However, it didn’t ruin any of the listening for me. He brought the heat to the sex scenes and kept me pulled into the story. He also gave Angus a very good Scottish brogue (my favorite being married to a Scot! lol). I can’t wait for the rest!
Story: I’m a huge fan of Andrew Grey as a writer, but also a pretty nice guy. Yeah, I fangirled at EPC a couple of years ago! I’m always looking for more Carlisle stories! So this was a no-brainer for me. This book was the first in the series.
In this book, we meet firefighter, Morgan, and ex-military disabled vet, Richard. These two were friends as kids, but Morgan had to move away and they lost touch. Years later, and they’re both back where they started…kind of.
Morgan is now a firefighter. His character doesn’t come across as a danger junkie, but he’s the one that goes into a burning building to get the people out. He thinks he’s happy with just his job and friends, but figures out soon that he’s lonely. When he’s called out to a fire, the small family there says that there’s a guy still in the house. Morgan finds him in a wheelchair and carries him out. Later, off shift, he does his normal hospital visit to see anyone he’s rescued.
Richard was the man in the wheelchair. At first, Morgan doesn’t recognize him. But when he does, he offers Richard a place to live while he figures things out. Grey wrote Richard’s character very well in my opinion. He’s fighting his depression and the many losses he’s had over the last couple of years. He was military and paralyzed in an attack. He lost fellow soldiers, but he also lost his parents on the way home from seeing him. He really loses everything. He’s living with a family of a service member that died in his unit, but the house was attacked by an arsonist hell-bent on hurting military families.
The story grabbed me and didn’t let go, even at the end! I was cheering for these two from the moment Morgan realizes the guy in the hospital bed was his husband when they were thirteen. It has a great flow and the relationship builds at a good pace. There are some great hot scenes, but there’s also a good sub-plot going on with the arsonist. And I’m not wasting a minute before I start book 2!
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Story: I’m a huge fan of Andrew Grey as a writer, but also a pretty nice guy. Yeah, I fangirled at EPC a couple of years ago! I’m always looking for more Carlisle stories! So this was a no-brainer for me. This book was the first in the series.
In this book, we meet firefighter, Morgan, and ex-military disabled vet, Richard. These two were friends as kids, but Morgan had to move away and they lost touch. Years later, and they’re both back where they started…kind of.
Morgan is now a firefighter. His character doesn’t come across as a danger junkie, but he’s the one that goes into a burning building to get the people out. He thinks he’s happy with just his job and friends, but figures out soon that he’s lonely. When he’s called out to a fire, the small family there says that there’s a guy still in the house. Morgan finds him in a wheelchair and carries him out. Later, off shift, he does his normal hospital visit to see anyone he’s rescued.
Richard was the man in the wheelchair. At first, Morgan doesn’t recognize him. But when he does, he offers Richard a place to live while he figures things out. Grey wrote Richard’s character very well in my opinion. He’s fighting his depression and the many losses he’s had over the last couple of years. He was military and paralyzed in an attack. He lost fellow soldiers, but he also lost his parents on the way home from seeing him. He really loses everything. He’s living with a family of a service member that died in his unit, but the house was attacked by an arsonist hell-bent on hurting military families.
The story grabbed me and didn’t let go, even at the end! I was cheering for these two from the moment Morgan realizes the guy in the hospital bed was his husband when they were thirteen. It has a great flow and the relationship builds at a good pace. There are some great hot scenes, but there’s also a good sub-plot going on with the arsonist. And I’m not wasting a minute before I start book 2!
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
February 3, 2021
Except for the fact that this book seemed to wrap up the culprit too quick and a few things that Richie did the annoyed me I really love this book. I had to take off a star because he kept going back and forth on wanting to be with Morgan and confused and shutting down. I understood that he didn't know how to open up or if it was still confidential but it annoyed me how he kept using that as an excuse.
Morgan saved Richie from the house fire and then he took him home when he was released from the hospital he even built him a handicap ramp so he could go in and out of the house by itself. not only that but he bought him clothes and before the end of the book he even got a dog for them.
Until they were 13 and more than was forced to move because of his dad they were best friends and they even got married in a barn because of the neighbor girl because they wanted to ride horses and that was the only way she would do it. Morgan kept that ring all of these years it was made out of a nail that had been dents to make a circle. I thought that was so sweet and touching.
Like I said about the culprit there was no of who it actually was before it was you. They gave one idea but it turned out that was a dead end and then I thought it might have been the commanding officer from when she was in the military because of what happened after he finally hold Morgan about his last mission. However it jumped from not knowing anything to Bam with you tackling down the floor after he tried to light him on fire.
I love the ending where it's had a year later where they were engaged and going to get married in front of a barn like the original way to do that one wasn't legal. Morgan kept saying that Richie was his husband already which was so sweet.
The sex scenes were excellent always for the most part come to and know that I'm going to get a good heart-to-heart love scene. Only one book has ever let me down in that part. This one is so sweet and simple and perfect. It was the Richie that he still could do things even too.
Can't wait read book two and three.
Morgan saved Richie from the house fire and then he took him home when he was released from the hospital he even built him a handicap ramp so he could go in and out of the house by itself. not only that but he bought him clothes and before the end of the book he even got a dog for them.
Until they were 13 and more than was forced to move because of his dad they were best friends and they even got married in a barn because of the neighbor girl because they wanted to ride horses and that was the only way she would do it. Morgan kept that ring all of these years it was made out of a nail that had been dents to make a circle. I thought that was so sweet and touching.
Like I said about the culprit there was no of who it actually was before it was you. They gave one idea but it turned out that was a dead end and then I thought it might have been the commanding officer from when she was in the military because of what happened after he finally hold Morgan about his last mission. However it jumped from not knowing anything to Bam with you tackling down the floor after he tried to light him on fire.
I love the ending where it's had a year later where they were engaged and going to get married in front of a barn like the original way to do that one wasn't legal. Morgan kept saying that Richie was his husband already which was so sweet.
The sex scenes were excellent always for the most part come to and know that I'm going to get a good heart-to-heart love scene. Only one book has ever let me down in that part. This one is so sweet and simple and perfect. It was the Richie that he still could do things even too.
Can't wait read book two and three.
October 5, 2018
There were parts about this book that I loved and parts that didn't really grab me. I loved Morgan being a firefighter and how much that meant to him. I loved that there was an arsonist that added a bit of action and mystery. I loved that Richard was so strong after being injured in battle. I loved that the book dealt with PTSD. The thing that didn't do it for me is how Richard was always so down on himself and felt like he was only a partial man. That got a bit depressing reading over and over again. I definitely understand that he was depressed, but I thought that took up too much space.
I had a lot of fun reading this and loved the mystery regarding the fires being set. I loved how strong Morgan was. It was just fun to read. I am so glad that there will be more due to this being a series. I hope that the firefighter theme is kept.
I had a lot of fun reading this and loved the mystery regarding the fires being set. I loved how strong Morgan was. It was just fun to read. I am so glad that there will be more due to this being a series. I hope that the firefighter theme is kept.
August 31, 2017
I am a big of Andrew Grey and this story was absolutely fabulous, but I think Michael Pauley made it smoke. (yes bad pun)
Richard was a marine and in a bad accident that made him lose his legs. He has bad PDSD and has given up on life
Trapped in a fire, Firefighter Morgan risks his life to rescue a trapped man in a wheelchair. He finds out later that Richard was his best friend when he was thirteen before his father took them away.
This is a great story of second chances. Also friends to lovers and of course you have hot men in uniforms.
I absolutely recommend this to everyone that likes a good MM romance. Michael Pauley makes this story even more sensual and sexy. There is a bit of mystery in the background as well.
Richard was a marine and in a bad accident that made him lose his legs. He has bad PDSD and has given up on life
Trapped in a fire, Firefighter Morgan risks his life to rescue a trapped man in a wheelchair. He finds out later that Richard was his best friend when he was thirteen before his father took them away.
This is a great story of second chances. Also friends to lovers and of course you have hot men in uniforms.
I absolutely recommend this to everyone that likes a good MM romance. Michael Pauley makes this story even more sensual and sexy. There is a bit of mystery in the background as well.
September 18, 2017
Andrew Grey is wonderful for giving us both stories with a heart as well as characters who aren’t always “the norm”. I love his hurt/comfort books and Morgan and Richard’s story is full of all that and more.
I’m not a huge fan of second chance romances because I love that first meeting so much, but this was done really well.
Michael Pauley does a great job with the narration and is an easy voice to listen to as well as clearly understanding the use of pacing and emotion to help bring these guys to life for the listener.
Highly recommended for fans of the author, the narrator and fans of second chance/hurt/comfort romances – with fire fighters!
4 of 5 stars
I’m not a huge fan of second chance romances because I love that first meeting so much, but this was done really well.
Michael Pauley does a great job with the narration and is an easy voice to listen to as well as clearly understanding the use of pacing and emotion to help bring these guys to life for the listener.
Highly recommended for fans of the author, the narrator and fans of second chance/hurt/comfort romances – with fire fighters!
4 of 5 stars
May 24, 2019
This was a nice childhood friends-to-lovers story with a little mystery thrown in. Morgan saves the life of his childhood friend Richie during a fire, and that's just the beginning. Richie was injured in action as a Marine and can no longer walk. The two friends reconnect and try to help each other heal old wounds even as they try to figure out who could be targeting Richie and setting fires.
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July 20, 2022A good gay romance with a touch of arson targeting a former marine who is now confined to a wheelchair. During a fire at his home Richard is rescued by firefighter Morgan who was his best friend
in his early teens. Morgan offers Richard a temporary home in the aftermath of the fire. Further arson attacks occur seemingly directed at Richard. The two main characters must overcome issues surrounding disability ,PTSD, continuing arson attacks .Very readable with a HEA .
in his early teens. Morgan offers Richard a temporary home in the aftermath of the fire. Further arson attacks occur seemingly directed at Richard. The two main characters must overcome issues surrounding disability ,PTSD, continuing arson attacks .Very readable with a HEA .
March 10, 2017
*Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.*
Rekindled Flame is Book 1 in Andrew Grey's Rekindled Flame series. Morgan works as a firefighter and on a call, rescues a man in a wheelchair who was unconscious. When he goes to the hospital to check on the rescued man, he's surprised to find that it's the most important person from childhood, his best friend Richard. Morgan and Richard lost touch as teens when Morgan's father moved him away. The men took different paths in life with Richard joining the military, where he lost the use of his legs. Morgan is happy to find Richard and invites him to live with him until he gets things figured out with his living situation. Richard, though, doesn't understand why Morgan, or anyone, would want him around. Richard is in depression and suffering PTSD, and it's going to take him and Morgan to pull him out of it. And further investigation reveals the fire was not accidental.
Morgan was a too good to be true type of guy. He was was happy to find Richard, who he always felt was his soul mate. He was happy to have Richard in his home, and was a really positive person. He didn't have a great childhood, but he really appreciated his life. And, he just seemed to know how to deal with Richard. He didn't coddle him, he pushed him to make the needed changes, while his actions continued to show his love. Richard was a very broken character, that was struggling with guilt and his place in life. His depression and PTSD were well done, but definitely did not make this a light-hearted read. He fought Morgan's love and assistance through most of the book, and kudos to Morgan for not giving up on him. The arson/mystery element was always on the fringe of this story, reminding you that not everything was ok.
I enjoyed this story and all the characters in the book; it was a great second chance romance story with a HEA. Though feelings were involved early between Morgan and Richard, not that they were voiced, they definitely had to work for their HEA. And, this was a book full of firefighters! If you haven't had the chance to read this book, take the time to do it now!
Rating: 4 stars
Rekindled Flame is Book 1 in Andrew Grey's Rekindled Flame series. Morgan works as a firefighter and on a call, rescues a man in a wheelchair who was unconscious. When he goes to the hospital to check on the rescued man, he's surprised to find that it's the most important person from childhood, his best friend Richard. Morgan and Richard lost touch as teens when Morgan's father moved him away. The men took different paths in life with Richard joining the military, where he lost the use of his legs. Morgan is happy to find Richard and invites him to live with him until he gets things figured out with his living situation. Richard, though, doesn't understand why Morgan, or anyone, would want him around. Richard is in depression and suffering PTSD, and it's going to take him and Morgan to pull him out of it. And further investigation reveals the fire was not accidental.
Morgan was a too good to be true type of guy. He was was happy to find Richard, who he always felt was his soul mate. He was happy to have Richard in his home, and was a really positive person. He didn't have a great childhood, but he really appreciated his life. And, he just seemed to know how to deal with Richard. He didn't coddle him, he pushed him to make the needed changes, while his actions continued to show his love. Richard was a very broken character, that was struggling with guilt and his place in life. His depression and PTSD were well done, but definitely did not make this a light-hearted read. He fought Morgan's love and assistance through most of the book, and kudos to Morgan for not giving up on him. The arson/mystery element was always on the fringe of this story, reminding you that not everything was ok.
I enjoyed this story and all the characters in the book; it was a great second chance romance story with a HEA. Though feelings were involved early between Morgan and Richard, not that they were voiced, they definitely had to work for their HEA. And, this was a book full of firefighters! If you haven't had the chance to read this book, take the time to do it now!
Rating: 4 stars
July 19, 2018
I couldn't finish the book. I got to chapter 5 and felt the pace was extremely slow for the story, and by chapter 5 I couldn't go on. The story between Richie and Morgan was good, but a little slow for my taste. I have read other Andrew Grey stories and the pace has been great and the passion perfect between the men. This was slow and painful for me.
July 6, 2018
Okay I actually didn’t finish this book, it could have gotten better but by 25% I just didn’t have it in me anymore. I find this surprising considering I normally love this author but everyone has a bad day, right? Do I recommend this book? No but I do recommend their other works. Sorry.
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