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Heart and Haven #3
His Dark Reflection
Disgraced FBI agent Nick Truman has failed to save his sister, held hostage by a drug cartel until he could give them Alex Crow, who eluded him. His epic downfall lands him in witness protection, where he plays by the rules and keeps to himself. But the murder of his neighbor brings danger to his door. He unexpectedly finds himself the champion of innocents and helplessly attracted to the homicide detective in charge of the case.
This can't end well.
Homicide Detective Hank Axelrod is good at digging out secrets, maybe because he hides a big one of his own. He also suspects his husband has one foot out of the door of their marriage and the specter of single life looms unpleasantly on the horizon.
A murder with similarities to another brings Nick into his world, a man who claims to be a mystery writer looking for a real life resource. Hank's instincts say he's more than that, and he's rarely wrong.
Torn between the errant soon-to-be-ex husband and the distracting, sexy stranger, Hank needs to focus all his attention on his murder case before he becomes the next victim.
This can't end well.
Homicide Detective Hank Axelrod is good at digging out secrets, maybe because he hides a big one of his own. He also suspects his husband has one foot out of the door of their marriage and the specter of single life looms unpleasantly on the horizon.
A murder with similarities to another brings Nick into his world, a man who claims to be a mystery writer looking for a real life resource. Hank's instincts say he's more than that, and he's rarely wrong.
Torn between the errant soon-to-be-ex husband and the distracting, sexy stranger, Hank needs to focus all his attention on his murder case before he becomes the next victim.
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253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 12, 2017
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October 6, 2017
4.5 Stars rounded up because I really liked Nick finally. What a gratifying addition to this series! Nick was irredeemable in book one, barely redeemed in book two, but Heloise West made me feel for him so hard in this story. If you plan on reading this book, you really should read the first two before this one. Nick is really not living, only moving through his life, trying to stay numb, detached and connected to no one. Events bring him to the attention of Hank, a police officer and Nick is immediately attracted to him plus he’s concerned if Hank checks his background. He’s also reminded of the career he lost so cruelly and misses so much. The mystery and suspense is quite gripping and there’s a somber and gritty feel to the narrative. I really liked the action scenes, even when they were a touch gory. I followed the slow growing attraction between Nick and Hank eagerly, the pull and push between them, due to the dying gasps of Hank’s marriage and Nick’s many reasons not to become attached to anyone. Let me reassure people, there’s no actual cheating.
I nearly rated this book as a 4 star but changed my mind because it stemmed from a personal prejudice. Nick has Native American heritage and Hank comes from rural West Virginia, and they grew up with belief in things like premonition, second sight and dreaming, all of which play a substantial part in solving the case. I have a very hard time buying into that sort of thing and disliked seeing it used as a plot device. However, the author may have a strong belief in it, as I’m sure many readers do, so I have to discount my own views in judging the overall story. Still, it made reading a little less enjoyable, personally. Certainly not enough to prevent me from appreciating all the other nuances of the story. The ending was a rather tentative HFN, so I’m choosing to believe in another book for this couple. I really want to see a future for Hank and Nick, perhaps with another case for them to solve together. I highly recommend the series, although the first ones are about Hunter and Alex, Nick is a major character in both and they’re entertaining, suspenseful and well worth reading.
*An ARC was provided to me by the publisher via a Hearts On Fire Reviews in return for an honest review*
I nearly rated this book as a 4 star but changed my mind because it stemmed from a personal prejudice. Nick has Native American heritage and Hank comes from rural West Virginia, and they grew up with belief in things like premonition, second sight and dreaming, all of which play a substantial part in solving the case. I have a very hard time buying into that sort of thing and disliked seeing it used as a plot device. However, the author may have a strong belief in it, as I’m sure many readers do, so I have to discount my own views in judging the overall story. Still, it made reading a little less enjoyable, personally. Certainly not enough to prevent me from appreciating all the other nuances of the story. The ending was a rather tentative HFN, so I’m choosing to believe in another book for this couple. I really want to see a future for Hank and Nick, perhaps with another case for them to solve together. I highly recommend the series, although the first ones are about Hunter and Alex, Nick is a major character in both and they’re entertaining, suspenseful and well worth reading.
*An ARC was provided to me by the publisher via a Hearts On Fire Reviews in return for an honest review*
September 30, 2017
Overall, I really like this series, but the one thing that makes it difficult to give a higher rating on this book is the lack of ease with which the reader can pick up where they left off. What does that mean exactly? To be clear, this is definitely not a standalone book; however, I’ve read the prior two books in the series and I still felt very disoriented about the continuity of the story. Maybe if I had recently read the prior book in the series it would have helped, but over a year later and I was lost.
Putting aside that particular challenge, here were some things that I enjoyed about this story:
• Hank – one of the good guys whose gut intuition doesn’t generally steer him wrong
• The dynamic between Nick and Hank – totally hot stuff when they were together with a bit of a power dynamic to make it really interesting
• The palpable nature of Nick’s fear of discovery, fear of failing another innocent victim, and longing to return to a semblance of normalcy
• Unraveling the mystery surrounding a murder investigation
On the flip side, the other aspect of the book (beyond the continuity challenge) that left me feeling a bit disappointed was the lack of what I would consider true progression in the relationship between Nick and Hank. Once they became lovers, they did develop strong feelings, but there were too many roadblocks to have it reach a feeling of contentment, and I’d even go so far as to say things felt quite unresolved at the end (perhaps leaving it open for another book?). I also suspect that while not an issue for me personally, some readers (with a strict definition) may view the hookup between Hank and Nick as cheating since Hank’s hubby isn’t totally out of the picture.
So, generally speaking, I liked this story. The writing is good and I enjoyed the plot, but the challenges I mentioned made it a little harder to absolutely love it.
Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review through ...
- 3 1/2 hearts
Putting aside that particular challenge, here were some things that I enjoyed about this story:
• Hank – one of the good guys whose gut intuition doesn’t generally steer him wrong
• The dynamic between Nick and Hank – totally hot stuff when they were together with a bit of a power dynamic to make it really interesting
• The palpable nature of Nick’s fear of discovery, fear of failing another innocent victim, and longing to return to a semblance of normalcy
• Unraveling the mystery surrounding a murder investigation
On the flip side, the other aspect of the book (beyond the continuity challenge) that left me feeling a bit disappointed was the lack of what I would consider true progression in the relationship between Nick and Hank. Once they became lovers, they did develop strong feelings, but there were too many roadblocks to have it reach a feeling of contentment, and I’d even go so far as to say things felt quite unresolved at the end (perhaps leaving it open for another book?). I also suspect that while not an issue for me personally, some readers (with a strict definition) may view the hookup between Hank and Nick as cheating since Hank’s hubby isn’t totally out of the picture.
So, generally speaking, I liked this story. The writing is good and I enjoyed the plot, but the challenges I mentioned made it a little harder to absolutely love it.
Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review through ...
- 3 1/2 hearts
October 4, 2017
Very suspensful, interesting story.
His Dark Reflection is the first book I've read by Heloise West. I knew this book was third in a series but after I finished reading it I found out that I should have read books one and two first. I honestly don't think it was a problem that I hadn't read the first two books. What I did have a problem with was the ending.
The story is complicated and very suspenseful; it pretty much kept me glued to me e-reader until finished it. I found the writing to be compelling and well done. I enjoyed this story very much and I plan to go back and read the first two books. I would definitely read more stories by this author.
Nick Truman/St. Cloud is a disgraced FBI agent and in witness protection. He gets involved in a homicide investigation and meets detective Hank Axelrod. Hank is married but his husband has one foot out the door. If you consider it cheating when the main character (MC) gets involved with another man while still married, and it turn you off, you might want to skip this book. I had no problem with it because the MC's husband has left him and said there is no way to save the marriage.
I really don't know quite how to write this review without retelling the story and giving too much away. There is much sadness for both Nick and Hank and at times the story just broke my heart but then something good would happen. The dialogue between many of the characters is witty and entertaining in places which helped to lighten up the dark places.
My only problem with the story was the ending. I wouldn't call it a cliffhanger (I have no idea if more stories are planned or not) but it was a bit too abrupt for me. I'm just one of those kinds of readers who likes to have everything tied up neat with a bow – at least most of the time. I think it would be accurate, though, to say this has a happy for now (HFN) and I'll just have to be OK with that.
An advanced copy of this book was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
***Reviewed for Xtreme-Delusions dot com***
His Dark Reflection is the first book I've read by Heloise West. I knew this book was third in a series but after I finished reading it I found out that I should have read books one and two first. I honestly don't think it was a problem that I hadn't read the first two books. What I did have a problem with was the ending.
The story is complicated and very suspenseful; it pretty much kept me glued to me e-reader until finished it. I found the writing to be compelling and well done. I enjoyed this story very much and I plan to go back and read the first two books. I would definitely read more stories by this author.
Nick Truman/St. Cloud is a disgraced FBI agent and in witness protection. He gets involved in a homicide investigation and meets detective Hank Axelrod. Hank is married but his husband has one foot out the door. If you consider it cheating when the main character (MC) gets involved with another man while still married, and it turn you off, you might want to skip this book. I had no problem with it because the MC's husband has left him and said there is no way to save the marriage.
I really don't know quite how to write this review without retelling the story and giving too much away. There is much sadness for both Nick and Hank and at times the story just broke my heart but then something good would happen. The dialogue between many of the characters is witty and entertaining in places which helped to lighten up the dark places.
My only problem with the story was the ending. I wouldn't call it a cliffhanger (I have no idea if more stories are planned or not) but it was a bit too abrupt for me. I'm just one of those kinds of readers who likes to have everything tied up neat with a bow – at least most of the time. I think it would be accurate, though, to say this has a happy for now (HFN) and I'll just have to be OK with that.
An advanced copy of this book was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
***Reviewed for Xtreme-Delusions dot com***
November 1, 2020
This is the third book in a series and is best enjoyed when read in order.
Hank Axelrod is a homocide detective in a small New England town. He's struggling to keep his marriage together to his husband, Len, who had walked out to be with at least one other man in the past year. Len promises that he's not messing around, but Hank is rightfully suspicious. And, he's gone a lot. Now occupied with a John Doe case of extreme beating which seems to match a new homocide, a young father down on his luck at work who may have been part of an illegal fight club.
Nick St. Cloud is the alias Nick Truman uses to guard his identity. He's in WITSEC, grudgingly guarded by the FBI of which he had been an agent. But that was years ago when Nick had worked intel on a motorcycle gang. Before Nick was coerced to murder his own partner to try and snuff out a witness--in order to protect his sister who'd been kidnapped by the gang's leader. Nick can't forgive himself for Jordan's death, or for killing a good agent--and he doesn't want to. He wants to forget life happens, and go on day by day with as much sex and booze as possible. His neighbor being beaten to death causes Nick's path to cross with Hank's who's seeking info about the motive of death. Hank has a fire in his eye and problems to solve, and Nick is reluctantly captivated.
The key witness in the case seems to be the comatose boyfriend of a stripper, Johnny Lee, who Nick has taken under his wing. The murder of his neighbor's wife--orphaning their year old daughter--spurs Nick back into investigator mode, trying to protect Johnny Lee from his own murder. And, that keeps Nick in close contact with Hank. Hank, who is crumbling from his own personal problems. Nick doesn't want to be attracted to Hank, and he knows Hank is too good for a loser/murderer, like himself, but that spark of living has already been kindled, and Nick isn't able to stay away when Hank needs him--sexually, emotionally, and eventually mortally.
This story is Nick's redemption tale, and he plays the part of guilty penitent well. Hank has his own secrets about his personal life, and he's sure that there is a connection between he and Nick, even as he's not sure what is going on behind Nick's haunted look. Each man hides a touch of Sight, or Prescience, that has guided their paths repeatedly throughout their lives. Their romance is a struggle and a hurricane, overpowering their better senses, but it's growth enables the connection Hank needs when he's in mortal danger. For me I think this one ends with a Happy For Now ending, and both Nick and Hank are satisfied with that. I fully expect we will see these two in further stories, and that Nick's past will stop defining his future. There are some spicy sexytimes and lots of bittersweet moments, as Hank and Len quarrel, and Nick makes all the right moves to protect Johnny Lee and his own heart, but takes on the mantle of hero that he's not quite lost even as his previous choices had dubious motives.
Hank Axelrod is a homocide detective in a small New England town. He's struggling to keep his marriage together to his husband, Len, who had walked out to be with at least one other man in the past year. Len promises that he's not messing around, but Hank is rightfully suspicious. And, he's gone a lot. Now occupied with a John Doe case of extreme beating which seems to match a new homocide, a young father down on his luck at work who may have been part of an illegal fight club.
Nick St. Cloud is the alias Nick Truman uses to guard his identity. He's in WITSEC, grudgingly guarded by the FBI of which he had been an agent. But that was years ago when Nick had worked intel on a motorcycle gang. Before Nick was coerced to murder his own partner to try and snuff out a witness--in order to protect his sister who'd been kidnapped by the gang's leader. Nick can't forgive himself for Jordan's death, or for killing a good agent--and he doesn't want to. He wants to forget life happens, and go on day by day with as much sex and booze as possible. His neighbor being beaten to death causes Nick's path to cross with Hank's who's seeking info about the motive of death. Hank has a fire in his eye and problems to solve, and Nick is reluctantly captivated.
The key witness in the case seems to be the comatose boyfriend of a stripper, Johnny Lee, who Nick has taken under his wing. The murder of his neighbor's wife--orphaning their year old daughter--spurs Nick back into investigator mode, trying to protect Johnny Lee from his own murder. And, that keeps Nick in close contact with Hank. Hank, who is crumbling from his own personal problems. Nick doesn't want to be attracted to Hank, and he knows Hank is too good for a loser/murderer, like himself, but that spark of living has already been kindled, and Nick isn't able to stay away when Hank needs him--sexually, emotionally, and eventually mortally.
This story is Nick's redemption tale, and he plays the part of guilty penitent well. Hank has his own secrets about his personal life, and he's sure that there is a connection between he and Nick, even as he's not sure what is going on behind Nick's haunted look. Each man hides a touch of Sight, or Prescience, that has guided their paths repeatedly throughout their lives. Their romance is a struggle and a hurricane, overpowering their better senses, but it's growth enables the connection Hank needs when he's in mortal danger. For me I think this one ends with a Happy For Now ending, and both Nick and Hank are satisfied with that. I fully expect we will see these two in further stories, and that Nick's past will stop defining his future. There are some spicy sexytimes and lots of bittersweet moments, as Hank and Len quarrel, and Nick makes all the right moves to protect Johnny Lee and his own heart, but takes on the mantle of hero that he's not quite lost even as his previous choices had dubious motives.
January 13, 2018
(Originally reviewed for Love Bytes Reviews. Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 stars.)
I’m going to assume you know who this author is by now. After all, this is the third book I’ve personally reviewed by her, and I think someone at Love Bytes reviewed her other historical series as well. If you don’t know her books, you should definitely check them out.
For those of you who have followed along with me and the books I reviewed of hers previously, you might remember that there was a really bad FBI agent in them…although…there were extenuating circumstances. When I heard about this book and realized it was going to be about that agent, Nick Truman, who murdered a character I really liked in a previous book…I was skeptical. The skepticism lasted about halfway down the first page and then I was hooked.
I started reading the book last night and when I hit “Part 2”, I finally forced myself to put the book down and go to bed. I got up early and finished it before work this morning. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to see this side of Nick. That said, this is going to be a very short review. I won’t go into a lot of story and plot details, because the blurb says a lot, and anything else would be spoilers for the story. I will hint that if you didn’t like some of Nick’s actions previously, there is a lot to like about him this time. I pulled for him all the way through this book.
As usual, Ms. West brings us a well written and well edited book. I enjoy her writing style and highly recommend this series. I’d recommend starting at the beginning of the series and reading all three books, basically because I really liked them all. This current book could easily be read as a standalone, in my opinion, so the choice is up to you.
I’m going to assume you know who this author is by now. After all, this is the third book I’ve personally reviewed by her, and I think someone at Love Bytes reviewed her other historical series as well. If you don’t know her books, you should definitely check them out.
For those of you who have followed along with me and the books I reviewed of hers previously, you might remember that there was a really bad FBI agent in them…although…there were extenuating circumstances. When I heard about this book and realized it was going to be about that agent, Nick Truman, who murdered a character I really liked in a previous book…I was skeptical. The skepticism lasted about halfway down the first page and then I was hooked.
I started reading the book last night and when I hit “Part 2”, I finally forced myself to put the book down and go to bed. I got up early and finished it before work this morning. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to see this side of Nick. That said, this is going to be a very short review. I won’t go into a lot of story and plot details, because the blurb says a lot, and anything else would be spoilers for the story. I will hint that if you didn’t like some of Nick’s actions previously, there is a lot to like about him this time. I pulled for him all the way through this book.
As usual, Ms. West brings us a well written and well edited book. I enjoy her writing style and highly recommend this series. I’d recommend starting at the beginning of the series and reading all three books, basically because I really liked them all. This current book could easily be read as a standalone, in my opinion, so the choice is up to you.
November 9, 2020
Heloise West has created a world that I do not want to live in, but I want to make a tub of popcorn and watch continuously. Living in it would just stress me out too much unless I just played voyeur to Hank and Nick’s intimate scenes.
His Dark Reflection has layers and West just sucks you into them and before you know it your heart is beating way too fast. The mystery is complicated, messy, and deadly. West adds in an amazing set of secondary characters. Some of them you will crush on and others you will love to hate. Some I want to smack myself. Just saying.
It would be easy to focus on the dark and moody Nick because he is the obvious one: hot, mysterious, and hard-to-get. West though has created a fantastic counterpoint with Hank who is not without his own dark past. He also has his own troubles going on in his own house - both of them actually.
West also sets events up for upcoming books...well I see things too Tripp. (laugh)
His Dark Reflection gave me tingles. It is so good. I got nothing else...you need to read it - enough said.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
His Dark Reflection has layers and West just sucks you into them and before you know it your heart is beating way too fast. The mystery is complicated, messy, and deadly. West adds in an amazing set of secondary characters. Some of them you will crush on and others you will love to hate. Some I want to smack myself. Just saying.
It would be easy to focus on the dark and moody Nick because he is the obvious one: hot, mysterious, and hard-to-get. West though has created a fantastic counterpoint with Hank who is not without his own dark past. He also has his own troubles going on in his own house - both of them actually.
West also sets events up for upcoming books...well I see things too Tripp. (laugh)
His Dark Reflection gave me tingles. It is so good. I got nothing else...you need to read it - enough said.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
November 22, 2020
I need more stories from this author.
October 4, 2017
*Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Signal Boost Promotions for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.*
His Dark Reflection is Book 3 in Heloise West's Heart and Haven series. The author recommends not reading this book as a standalone. Personally, I don't know that it matters but I have read the previous three books, so I might have felt differently had I just read this one. One of the MC's is very involved in the first book, and slightly involved in book 2. This story does refer to behaviors and actions of the MC that is shared in Book 1. So, it's up to you. I do think regardless of reading this one, or all three of them, you should read them consecutively without time in between to feel less confused about what's happening.
Nick was introduced in the first book as a dirty FBI agent. His circumstances are shared in that book, and he's living a new identity now. He does his job, drinks all the time, and screws any willing male. He does not interact with others and has no friends. When Nick's neighbors are murdered, he gets drawn into the case and is attracted to the detective handling the case, Hank. Hank is a married man through this entire book. Yes, more than halfway through his husband moves out, but regardless, he's married throughout. And yes, he and his husband have separated for about a day before he hooks up with Nick so some may not consider this cheating.
I did enjoy this book more than the first two, for the most part. I never forgot that one of the MC's was married. I never thought Nick was likable in the first two books, and never really changed my opinion on this one. I know he only did what he thought he had to do to save his sister, but he still killed innocent people. A bigger issue for me was that this book did not have a satisfactory conclusion. There was no HFN, HFE or relationship. It just left me wanting more. What I did enjoy was the mystery and investigation around the murder. I wish the small elements of the relationship were taken out of the story and more focus put on solving the case because it felt like that conclusion was rushed when Hank was saved.
I'm a little mixed in my feelings about this book. I have very strong opinions about cheating, married MC's, and books that don't have conclusions. Strong feelings of hate. I'm sure there will be another book in the series that will continue the Hank storyline, or the Nick storyline. Maybe these two men aren't more than a hook-up. I guess we'll just have to wait until the next book in the series to find out!
Rating: 3.5 stars
His Dark Reflection is Book 3 in Heloise West's Heart and Haven series. The author recommends not reading this book as a standalone. Personally, I don't know that it matters but I have read the previous three books, so I might have felt differently had I just read this one. One of the MC's is very involved in the first book, and slightly involved in book 2. This story does refer to behaviors and actions of the MC that is shared in Book 1. So, it's up to you. I do think regardless of reading this one, or all three of them, you should read them consecutively without time in between to feel less confused about what's happening.
Nick was introduced in the first book as a dirty FBI agent. His circumstances are shared in that book, and he's living a new identity now. He does his job, drinks all the time, and screws any willing male. He does not interact with others and has no friends. When Nick's neighbors are murdered, he gets drawn into the case and is attracted to the detective handling the case, Hank. Hank is a married man through this entire book. Yes, more than halfway through his husband moves out, but regardless, he's married throughout. And yes, he and his husband have separated for about a day before he hooks up with Nick so some may not consider this cheating.
I did enjoy this book more than the first two, for the most part. I never forgot that one of the MC's was married. I never thought Nick was likable in the first two books, and never really changed my opinion on this one. I know he only did what he thought he had to do to save his sister, but he still killed innocent people. A bigger issue for me was that this book did not have a satisfactory conclusion. There was no HFN, HFE or relationship. It just left me wanting more. What I did enjoy was the mystery and investigation around the murder. I wish the small elements of the relationship were taken out of the story and more focus put on solving the case because it felt like that conclusion was rushed when Hank was saved.
I'm a little mixed in my feelings about this book. I have very strong opinions about cheating, married MC's, and books that don't have conclusions. Strong feelings of hate. I'm sure there will be another book in the series that will continue the Hank storyline, or the Nick storyline. Maybe these two men aren't more than a hook-up. I guess we'll just have to wait until the next book in the series to find out!
Rating: 3.5 stars
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December 29, 2020This book was provided to me for free by IndoGo Marketing in exchange for an honest review.
It really took me a long time to write this review because I really didn’t know what to write. And tbh I still don’t know exactly what to say about this book. When I learned about the plot I really liked it and thought it to be really exciting. So I very much looked forward to reading it and started reading right after I got it.
But the problem was that I didn’t know by then that it was part of a series. I know that it was my own mistake because I hadn’t done any research on the book before I started reading it. But that’s the thing… I never do that before reading a book I got for a review because I don’t want to be influenced by other opinions.
So I started reading without knowing anything about the book and it started off just great, but this changed quite soon. Because there were so many hints to former events obviously having happened in the first two parts of the series I got totally confused and frustrated. I really had to struggle to follow the story.
That’s why I don’t really wanna rate that book atm because it wouldn’t be a fair review. After all, I could only rate it as a standalone (which it definitely isn’t) instead of the part of the series it is.
But what I can say from where I’m standing right now is that it really attracted my interest and I definitely wanna read the other parts.
Tbc…
It really took me a long time to write this review because I really didn’t know what to write. And tbh I still don’t know exactly what to say about this book. When I learned about the plot I really liked it and thought it to be really exciting. So I very much looked forward to reading it and started reading right after I got it.
But the problem was that I didn’t know by then that it was part of a series. I know that it was my own mistake because I hadn’t done any research on the book before I started reading it. But that’s the thing… I never do that before reading a book I got for a review because I don’t want to be influenced by other opinions.
So I started reading without knowing anything about the book and it started off just great, but this changed quite soon. Because there were so many hints to former events obviously having happened in the first two parts of the series I got totally confused and frustrated. I really had to struggle to follow the story.
That’s why I don’t really wanna rate that book atm because it wouldn’t be a fair review. After all, I could only rate it as a standalone (which it definitely isn’t) instead of the part of the series it is.
But what I can say from where I’m standing right now is that it really attracted my interest and I definitely wanna read the other parts.
Tbc…
October 28, 2020
Nick’s story
Nick is living in witness protection. There’s a hole in his heart for his sister that’s not getting any better. He’s dragged into a murder case by an eye patch wearing stripper, a dead neighbor he’s barely said hi to, and a (barely) married cop who it turns out is irresistible.
Hank is trying to hold on to his husband but knows it’s a losing battle. When too many coincidences bring him to Nick, he just wants to solve the case and keep Nick. Putting his own life on the line.
This has been a good series. Characters have a lot of depth and even Nick is redeemed by the love of a good man. Good writing and world building has progressed through the series. I had no trouble picking up the storyline but to fully understand Nick’s history the other books are helpful. And for those who care, Hank’s marriage was over when he and Nick got together.
This book was provided by the author via IndiGo Marketing & Design in exchange for an honest review. Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
Nick is living in witness protection. There’s a hole in his heart for his sister that’s not getting any better. He’s dragged into a murder case by an eye patch wearing stripper, a dead neighbor he’s barely said hi to, and a (barely) married cop who it turns out is irresistible.
Hank is trying to hold on to his husband but knows it’s a losing battle. When too many coincidences bring him to Nick, he just wants to solve the case and keep Nick. Putting his own life on the line.
This has been a good series. Characters have a lot of depth and even Nick is redeemed by the love of a good man. Good writing and world building has progressed through the series. I had no trouble picking up the storyline but to fully understand Nick’s history the other books are helpful. And for those who care, Hank’s marriage was over when he and Nick got together.
This book was provided by the author via IndiGo Marketing & Design in exchange for an honest review. Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
September 25, 2017
This story was so fucking confusing! Maybe if I had gotten a clear explanation about Nick's past, then I'd have cared about him and his present. As for Hank, I couldn't really sympathize with his relationship problem with Len. And his relationship with Nick was formed so quickly and not really clear, too.
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September 25, 2017This is not a standalone, but the third in the series--you really need to read Heart and Haven 1 and 2 before this one.
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