Falling for His Friend

Soldiers Support Group #4

by Jamie June

What does love matter if it doesn't last forever?

Nicolas is traveling down some dark roads. Ever since he came home from his last deployment to a cheating wife and a bastard baby, nothing has been the same. With his divorce freshly inked, his mind shattered, and nowhere safe left to land, all Nicolas has is the G-MIL support group... and Jaren.

It would be a mistake to think that bright, vibrant, funny Jaren could make everything okay again. After all, Nicolas has never so much as kissed a man before him. But as their bonds of friendship grow stronger, so does the trust building in Nicolas' heart.

Trust in Jaren. Trust in love. And the trust he'll make it back from his dangerous new deployment alive.

Falling For His Friends is the fourth novel in the Soldier's Support Group series, although it can be read as a standalone book. The Army might give these guys some tough choices, but each book in the series delivers a guaranteed happily ever after!

Genres: Friends To Lovers, Audiobook, M M Romance

198 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 14, 2019

Reviews

[Shelley Chastagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a lovely gay for you story. Nicolas's struggle to deal with his ex-wife is the catalyst for him to reach out for a friend. His self-esteem has been eroding to the breaking point. Jaren gives Nicolas his friendship and support. When they cross the line with a kiss, Nicolas doesn't look back. Jaren is a sweetheart. He'll do whatever he can to make Nicolas happy. The way all their friends jump in to help one another made me really see the family that they have all made.
Audiobook: Great narrator.

[Kirstin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one might have been my favorite. This was a really fun, sweet series to listen to.

[DENICE · Rating 5 out of 5]

YOUR TRUE SELF WILL ALWAYS COME OUT

I received this book for free and am giving my honest and voluntary review

Another wonderful story by Jamie June depicting the troubles and worries of our soldiers. This one deals with Nicolas finding out and no longer denying that he is gay and Jaren helping him through it. I am in awe of the G-MIL group for going to the lengths they do to protect Nicolas. I was also dumbfounded to know that people like Anna exist. The characters are very well portrayed.

[Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Much of the same

This series is just getting to bland and redundant. The concept behind the group is one I really like. Great sense of community and family. The men are a huge support system in each other's lives. The romance however, is the part that is becoming almost cringe worthy. They seem rushed and just plain bland.

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is a lot of unprotected sex in this series, which has always been a bit of an "ewww factor" for me. This book is also a little far fetched in terms of characters and plot. Nicholas, a GI comes home to a wife who's shacked up with another man and has a baby with him... all too common and tragic. However, said wife is also waging a psychological war on him to get him to commit suicide by combat. It's horrible. The strange part is that he's torn up about getting divorced from her (typical for people who've been abused) so he turns to a somewhat casual friend for support... and kissing.

Ok. I'll buy that he's starved for physical contact and affection, but very few people who think they're straight are just going to go with the flow. Like.. "ok, so I'm kissing a guy now. Huh. Whatever. Horney." I think June missed a great opportunity for some meaningful character development with this book.

[Ζωή Παππά · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it. It was a sweet romance and the main characters had great chemistry together. Great addition to he series.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

AUDIBLE
Book 4 Jaren and Nicholas, these guys are friends and Nicholas has lost his wife to another man, who falls for his friend.

[Lia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was amazing.
I only had trouble with chapter 12 as it was missing half a chapter on the audible (on the complete series audible)

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a new to me author - I'm coming in at book four of a series people and that's maybe not the best idea I have ever had when in comparison to this one because I felt like I was missing something. So my rating is a 4 star - I want to give it more and I reserve the right to come back to this after I've read the first books in the series and revise it.



Falling for His Friend is the fourth book in Jamie June's Soldier's Support Group series and it's the story of Nicholas, a seemingly straight man who’s going through a wicked divorce from a crazy ex, and Jaren, an out and proud man who is probably the sweetest thing I've ever read, and how they stumble past the line of friendship to the realization that they are meant to be together. Definitely friends to lovers (which I love) and a GFY/OFY story here, and while I loved the story and the writing and the story, there is a little something lacking in the secondary character relationships if you haven't read the other books in the series. I know it made me want to read the others to see how they got to the opening chapter's wedding and how their friendships developed - and their relationships.



And considering what Nicholas is going through, can you imagine starting the chapter being a guest at a wedding while you're in the middle of something cruel and heartbreaking like he was? I turned down numerous wedding invites to some of my closest friends when I was in the middle of my divorce, so I understood that deep loneliness that Nicholas was feeling.

It was a slow, steady, unpleasant cycle: feel bad for yourself that you're alone, get mad at yourself for being jealous, feel bad because you're jealous, rinse, repeat.

How many times did I do the same? His feelings of failure and moments where utter worthlessness crept into his soul really struck a chord with me. I know I went through that cycle every time someone posted something slightly happy on social media with their significant other, why would being present at a wedding be any different?

Normally, I would give you my favourite lines and they'd be hilarious - these ones made me feel as well as some of them making me laugh…

Favourite Lines -

"Champagne's the kind if drink I feel like I can drink alone," I told him catching his attention again. I leaned in just a little, to keep the conversation between friends. "It's not everyday like beer is or as hard as, say, and sophisticated in a kind of Audrey-Hepburn-living-alone-in-the-city way."

He snorted but didn't smile outright. "Jaren, that's literally the gayest thing I've ever heard."

I nudged him again, getting just a bit closer.

"It's not weird to be, like… you know."

Okay, maybe not my finest speech.

He was always handsome, always sweet, always there.

It's always the friends, in all the romcoms. It's always the one right in front of you./blockquote>

In a feat only achieved by intense need and lust, I managed to open my front door with my back to it and without looking at the lock. That's skill right there.

Lingering Questions -

1) What the hell came before this one?!?! I need the other books to know the backstories --
ASAP!
2) I wanna see what's happening with Ian!!!! How long are we waiting?????



Pick this one up and give it chance while I go back and read all about the side characters - you don’t really need to have read the rest, but I felt like I was missing something so I think this should probably be read in order.



One-click this baby today!

[Patti Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nicolas is going through a divorce and feels like he has nothing to live for. Nicolas's soon to be ex wife is hounding him to sign he papers and to remove her name from all of his paperwork. She is also telling Nicolas that it would be better if he did not return from his deployment. Nicolas is in a dark place and is feeling not wanted so he calls Jaren to see if he can hang out. Jaren and Nicolas have been friends for a while and see each other at the G-MIL group every chance they get. Jaren helps Nicolas get to a better place and agrees to go to one of the pre deployment meetings with him. Nicolas and Jaren spend the night together and then Nicolas is unsure how he feels and what he wants. Nicolas will be gone for several months and Jaren kisses him before he leaves. Will Nicolas come back? Will the budding relationship weather the long distance? What can Jaren do from his end to make Nicolas want to return to him?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[C.B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes, love is . . . like that! Big shout out to our Vets working through PTSD! Nice story! We see friends from earlier stories. My issue, it's oh seven hundred, not seven oh hundred. Anna, the ex wife keeps turning the knife in the wound she inflicted on Nicholas when she had an affair and a baby while Nicholas was deployed, one of the most deplorable actions a military spouse can do.Nicholas reaches out to the group and Jaren responds. Nicholas, in a needy moment, recognizes what a strong, supportive, capable man Jaren is. He then acts out accordingly. Jaren was ok, but Nicholas was stunned. Can Nicholas let Anna go? Can Nicholas open his heart and mind to the possibility of Jaren? Will he give Jaren a chance? The journey is fun and outstanding! Good story. These are an amazing group of men. I received an ARC from Booksprout for a review.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nicolas returned home to find his wife is divorcing him then he gets to know Jaren.
Returning home from his last deployment Nicolas found his wife was divorcing him and was starting a new family with another man and his baby. Attending the wedding of two G-MIL member was not the happiest place to be as it stirred up old memories but then Jaren came and sat next to him at the bar and they started talking. After a nasty visit from his wife and after phoning around he ends up meeting Jaren as he feels he needs someone to talk to. He goes to Jaren and they talk, eat and play X-Box games the at the end of the evening the seemingly straight Nicolas kisses Jaren.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Penny Ellgass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jared and Nicolas had me on the edge through out the whole story. I loved the intense interactions, the old friends and the new finding their way.
I hope there are really support groups like this out there for soldiers gay and straight alike that just give the strength through friendship to those who fight for our country.
I love the ending and the way the story builds to it. Can not wait to read the next one.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredibly sweet, quite sexy and I loved the main characters. The ex-wife was perfect for hating and the ending was adorable. Did I mention there's a dog? She's not in the book a lot but she had puppies! So sweet. I think I'm going to be reading the rest of the series. While this mostly a stand alone book there are mentions of previous characters and the last pages set up future stories. I wouldn't call it a cliffhanger though so enjoy without fear.

***I decided to review an ARC of this book.***

[Cynthia Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nicolas thought he would be married to Anna forever. When he came home from his last deployment she had a baby and a boyfriend. He started coming to G-MIL for support. Jaren was a veterinarian in the K-9 Unit of Fort L-W. He also goes to G-MIL. Nicolas and Jaren are friends and Jaren is helping Nicolas to get through his pending divorce. I really enjoyed this book. It shows the support the men in G-MIL give to each other.

[BusyM3 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the fourth book in this series. It is well written, and keeps you interested till the end to see what happens with Nicolas and Jaren. The story flows well, the chemistry is steamy hot. Look forward to the next read in this series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Solveig · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet love story. Nicolas think he’s strait until he kisses Jaren and struggle a bit with his sexual orientation. Nicolas also struggle with the divorce from his waif, she’s a real pice of work. A big part of the story is about Nicolas getting divorced aswell as him and Jaren finding a life together. They are cute together.

[Jai Oni · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Enjoyment: ❤️❤️❤️