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Burlington Inn #1
Night Watch
A romance at midnight, but happily ever after at dawn? Complicated…
Hunter Jones is stalling. One day, he’ll be a lawyer in his family’s prestigious firm, but just not yet. Instead he is working the nightshift at the Burlington Inn. It’s the perfect place to hide from everything that’s wrong with his life. Once—just once—he did something out of character and it has haunted him ever since. Romance is the last thing he needs. But then a tall, dark, and sexy stranger checks into the hotel...
Detective Cole Sawyer’s life is a complete clusterfuck of his own making. His lies have ruined his chances at a fresh start, and his anger and insomnia constantly get the better of him. Cole has no business getting involved with the honey-sweet night auditor. But with every late night encounter staying away gets more and more difficult.
When a dangerous stalker targets Hunter, Cole realizes just how far he’s willing to go to protect the man he never should’ve been with in the first place—and Hunter starts to wonder what it’ll take to rescue Cole from himself.
Night Watch, the first book in The Burlington Inn series, is a contemporary hurt/comfort romance.
Hunter Jones is stalling. One day, he’ll be a lawyer in his family’s prestigious firm, but just not yet. Instead he is working the nightshift at the Burlington Inn. It’s the perfect place to hide from everything that’s wrong with his life. Once—just once—he did something out of character and it has haunted him ever since. Romance is the last thing he needs. But then a tall, dark, and sexy stranger checks into the hotel...
Detective Cole Sawyer’s life is a complete clusterfuck of his own making. His lies have ruined his chances at a fresh start, and his anger and insomnia constantly get the better of him. Cole has no business getting involved with the honey-sweet night auditor. But with every late night encounter staying away gets more and more difficult.
When a dangerous stalker targets Hunter, Cole realizes just how far he’s willing to go to protect the man he never should’ve been with in the first place—and Hunter starts to wonder what it’ll take to rescue Cole from himself.
Night Watch, the first book in The Burlington Inn series, is a contemporary hurt/comfort romance.
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First published August 31, 2021
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A.G. Meiers
14 books37 followersEighteen years ago, AG Meiers came to the US for adventure and stayed for love. Currently, she lives in New England with her husband and two awesome kids—balancing work, friends and family, and writing.
As a writer she loves to put her characters through a lot of challenges, conflict and heartbreak, before she allows them to find their happy-ever-after.
As a writer she loves to put her characters through a lot of challenges, conflict and heartbreak, before she allows them to find their happy-ever-after.
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November 17, 2021
Thank you I'm A Sleigh 4 U for the gift!
So I was totally lured into reading this by the gorgeous cover. Seriously, I love it. However, the story didn't deliver as much as I was hoping. While I quite enjoyed the setting of the inn and the night shifts were interesting, most of the story felt flat. There was a lot of telling instead of showing. Quite a lot of unnecessary drama happening just to be solved a few sentences or a few pages later without having any roots in the actual story. And then there was Hunter. His reactions to his stalker and explanations to why he acted the way he acted didn't hold up.
I'm usually not one to react to grammar and stuff like that but how hard is it to write come on instead of c'mon and putting you are at the right spot in a sentence?
I don't know if I'll read this author again, but the cover!!!
So I was totally lured into reading this by the gorgeous cover. Seriously, I love it. However, the story didn't deliver as much as I was hoping. While I quite enjoyed the setting of the inn and the night shifts were interesting, most of the story felt flat. There was a lot of telling instead of showing. Quite a lot of unnecessary drama happening just to be solved a few sentences or a few pages later without having any roots in the actual story. And then there was Hunter. His reactions to his stalker and explanations to why he acted the way he acted didn't hold up.
I'm usually not one to react to grammar and stuff like that but how hard is it to write come on instead of c'mon and putting you are at the right spot in a sentence?
I don't know if I'll read this author again, but the cover!!!
October 4, 2021
Hunter is secretly struggling after a violent attack, and now he's convinced his attacker is stalking him. When detective Cole checks into the inn that he works at, Hunter finds someone who can help him.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
The narrative is split between Hunter and Cole.
Hunter comes from a family of lawyers, and he is under increasing pressure to join the family firm. After witnessing how all-consuming the job is, draining his relatives of all life and joy; Hunter has been putting it off. He has been prolonging his studies, and working at an inn owned by a friend of his grandmother.
After he is the victim of a homophobic attack, Hunter has been suffering from panic attacks. He feels like he's to blame somehow, and refuses to tell his family, or report it to the police. Only his friend Skylar knows the truth and supports him.
But when Cole checks into the inn as a guest, Hunter finds himself seeking help from the handsome detective.
Cole looks like he's got his shit together, but he's a complete mess.
His partner got shot on the job, and is still in a coma; Cole is suspended after beating up the guy who shot him; and to add to it all, he's still in the closet.
Cole moved to Boston to have a fresh start, and after a strict upbringing, he wanted to finally be himself. But three years in, and his lies are getting deeper.
Only when he talks to the cute night auditor, does Cole finally feel free. And when he finds out Hunter is in trouble, Cole will go to any lengths to protect him.
This book broached so many serious topics, and had a depth that I wasn't expecting from the cozy-mysteryesque-cover.
Don't get me wrong - there was plenty of humour and flirty fun, too. I was impressed at how it all balanced out. The author did a great job.
I loved how authentic and realistic it all was.
Hunter is rightly frightened of the guy who beat him up and ran away. But it's made worse, because he feels like he has to hide it, so it doesn't cast a bad light on the family business.
He kinda knows that he wasn't to blame, but he fears what will happen if he reports it to the official channels - will they believe him? Will they twist it, and accuse the gay guy of asking for it?
I really liked the supporting cast, too. They felt fleshed out, and more invested in Cole and Hunter's lives, then the two guys realise.
Skylar in particular is a bright shining star, and I really hope he features later in the series. He's always causing drama, but his heart's in the right place; and he would do anything to make his best friend Hunter happy.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and can't wait to see where the rest of the series goes!
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
The narrative is split between Hunter and Cole.
Hunter comes from a family of lawyers, and he is under increasing pressure to join the family firm. After witnessing how all-consuming the job is, draining his relatives of all life and joy; Hunter has been putting it off. He has been prolonging his studies, and working at an inn owned by a friend of his grandmother.
After he is the victim of a homophobic attack, Hunter has been suffering from panic attacks. He feels like he's to blame somehow, and refuses to tell his family, or report it to the police. Only his friend Skylar knows the truth and supports him.
But when Cole checks into the inn as a guest, Hunter finds himself seeking help from the handsome detective.
Cole looks like he's got his shit together, but he's a complete mess.
His partner got shot on the job, and is still in a coma; Cole is suspended after beating up the guy who shot him; and to add to it all, he's still in the closet.
Cole moved to Boston to have a fresh start, and after a strict upbringing, he wanted to finally be himself. But three years in, and his lies are getting deeper.
Only when he talks to the cute night auditor, does Cole finally feel free. And when he finds out Hunter is in trouble, Cole will go to any lengths to protect him.
This book broached so many serious topics, and had a depth that I wasn't expecting from the cozy-mysteryesque-cover.
Don't get me wrong - there was plenty of humour and flirty fun, too. I was impressed at how it all balanced out. The author did a great job.
I loved how authentic and realistic it all was.
Hunter is rightly frightened of the guy who beat him up and ran away. But it's made worse, because he feels like he has to hide it, so it doesn't cast a bad light on the family business.
He kinda knows that he wasn't to blame, but he fears what will happen if he reports it to the official channels - will they believe him? Will they twist it, and accuse the gay guy of asking for it?
I really liked the supporting cast, too. They felt fleshed out, and more invested in Cole and Hunter's lives, then the two guys realise.
Skylar in particular is a bright shining star, and I really hope he features later in the series. He's always causing drama, but his heart's in the right place; and he would do anything to make his best friend Hunter happy.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and can't wait to see where the rest of the series goes!
November 22, 2021
Nice M-M romance setting up a long-stay hotel scenario as the basis for the series (since there seems to be an abundance of gay employees to use as MCs). This book features likeable Hunter - the part-time desk clerk (who gets the night-shifts usually). Both MCs come from a background of familial dysfunction and hurt with PD Cole given the 'alpha-male' role (although the relational power-difference between the two proved not to be as annoying as I expected).
Personally, the plot would have kept my attention more if certain aspects e.g historical backstory of the Inn (to be spread out across the series perhaps) were replaced with more focus on the danger/thrill that comes with having a menacing stalker ... the scare-incidents were too brief and the final show-down resolution too quickly resolved. PT stress issues were handled OK for a romance (after all this is not a Nicky James title). The author draws out the relational attract/repel dynamic so that although the M-M sex started around one-third way in, the rest of the plot was not taken over/derailed by the hawt action scenes. My preference would have been for
The most intriguing/interesting thing about this book are the secondary characters - Mr Slater with his professional boundaries and rules, Skyler, Liam and his sister, Kendall and Larry, Nonna. So I guess, I'd probably be open to continuing with the series just for these featured secondaries LOL.
Personally, the plot would have kept my attention more if certain aspects e.g historical backstory of the Inn (to be spread out across the series perhaps) were replaced with more focus on the danger/thrill that comes with having a menacing stalker ... the scare-incidents were too brief and the final show-down resolution too quickly resolved. PT stress issues were handled OK for a romance (after all this is not a Nicky James title). The author draws out the relational attract/repel dynamic so that although the M-M sex started around one-third way in, the rest of the plot was not taken over/derailed by the hawt action scenes. My preference would have been for
The most intriguing/interesting thing about this book are the secondary characters - Mr Slater with his professional boundaries and rules, Skyler, Liam and his sister, Kendall and Larry, Nonna. So I guess, I'd probably be open to continuing with the series just for these featured secondaries LOL.
September 8, 2021
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.75 stars
Night Watch is a sweet story about two men who are trying to outrun an impossible amount of pain. The plot is well paced and flies along quickly and, with an engaging cast of secondary characters, I found Night Watch to be a wonderful read.
Hunter and Cole have a somewhat predictable romance, but it’s such a natural and engaging pairing, I found it impossible not to enjoy. Both Hunter and Cole read as fully dimensional and very real. Their pain is believable and relatable and so too is their connection to one another. It never read as forced or artificial to me and I found myself championing their relationship. They are surrounded by an equally engaging cast of secondary characters, each given purpose and their own moments to shine. They didn’t feel like fillers or stand ins, but rather each of them, from Hunter’s best friend Sky, to Cole’s partner Larry, have a part to play. The only secondary characters who don’t shine are Hunter’s family, who do seem half formed in both action and intent.
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4.75 stars
Night Watch is a sweet story about two men who are trying to outrun an impossible amount of pain. The plot is well paced and flies along quickly and, with an engaging cast of secondary characters, I found Night Watch to be a wonderful read.
Hunter and Cole have a somewhat predictable romance, but it’s such a natural and engaging pairing, I found it impossible not to enjoy. Both Hunter and Cole read as fully dimensional and very real. Their pain is believable and relatable and so too is their connection to one another. It never read as forced or artificial to me and I found myself championing their relationship. They are surrounded by an equally engaging cast of secondary characters, each given purpose and their own moments to shine. They didn’t feel like fillers or stand ins, but rather each of them, from Hunter’s best friend Sky, to Cole’s partner Larry, have a part to play. The only secondary characters who don’t shine are Hunter’s family, who do seem half formed in both action and intent.
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December 27, 2022
Think this is going to be a great series. Cole and Hunter hsve their HEA but I hope there is a story for Skylar coming.
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July 4, 2023Ehhh
October 1, 2021
Burlington Inn is an historical place. Its main structure is original with the lobby being of Georgian style that dates back to the 1800’s. As time went on more modern wings were added to the inn. Mr. Slater is the odd little man that owns the inn now and has some very interesting employees, guests and friend, Mr. Percival Edgar Martin.
Hunter Jones, attends Harvard, studying American Law. He has an opportunity to work at his father’s Law firm, Jones, Jones and Jones. Hunter just feels he’s not ready to take that step yet. He likes working at the Burlington Inn. He works a late shift until five-thirty in the morning and it suits him fine and keeps him away from the nagging at home. Hunter’s main job is the front desk but Mr. Slater always goes over the usual list of chores that need to be done. Working the front desk is a benefit for Hunter as he can continue work on his studies in the late evening. For Hunter he needs that calm, as he continues to blame himself for a mistake he made one night out clubbing. He’s kept it a secret and the secret is gnawing at him. The only one that he’s confided in is his best friend Skylar.
When Detective Cole Sawyer comes to stay at the Burlington, he makes a spooky impression on Hunter. Cole is tired, brooding and facing one of the most devastating times of his life. His partner is in the hospital after being shot and Coles mistake has gotten him suspended. He also, at times has a quick temper that get’s him in trouble. He’s still not sure how to handle all that comes with decisions about his sexual orientation.
Hunter startles easily and starts to get panic attacks, as he gets the bad feeling of someone watching him. He still confides in his friend Skylar and he encourages Hunter to go to the police, even though it’s been months. Hunter has hidden his fears not only to protect himself from shame, but to not embarrass his family. Eventually, Cole recognizes that Hunter is dealing with a trauma. He has found something special with Hunter and he will do anything to keep Hunter safe.
A.G. Meiers creates two troubled characters in Hunter Jones and Cole Sawyer.
They are both very opposite and struggle with their own personal situations and pain.
There’s moments of doubt and misunderstandings between Hunter and Cole but they take time to make the effort to gain mutual understanding. Meiers takes, which could have been a simple romance story and melds it into a mystery. It’s well paced, with action, danger, various emotions and moments of humor.
Shining secondary characters that bring humor to the story: Mr. Slater and Mr. Martin, are delightful chess partners! Skylar sometimes is interfering, always flirty, somewhat flamboyant but always supportive of Hunter.
I was thoroughly entertained with “Night Watch”. The cover is a little deceiving as it doesn’t reflect more of the seriousness that impacts this novel. As it seems this is set to be a series, I’m interested to seen what A.G. Meiers has in mind for the next book.
Hunter Jones, attends Harvard, studying American Law. He has an opportunity to work at his father’s Law firm, Jones, Jones and Jones. Hunter just feels he’s not ready to take that step yet. He likes working at the Burlington Inn. He works a late shift until five-thirty in the morning and it suits him fine and keeps him away from the nagging at home. Hunter’s main job is the front desk but Mr. Slater always goes over the usual list of chores that need to be done. Working the front desk is a benefit for Hunter as he can continue work on his studies in the late evening. For Hunter he needs that calm, as he continues to blame himself for a mistake he made one night out clubbing. He’s kept it a secret and the secret is gnawing at him. The only one that he’s confided in is his best friend Skylar.
When Detective Cole Sawyer comes to stay at the Burlington, he makes a spooky impression on Hunter. Cole is tired, brooding and facing one of the most devastating times of his life. His partner is in the hospital after being shot and Coles mistake has gotten him suspended. He also, at times has a quick temper that get’s him in trouble. He’s still not sure how to handle all that comes with decisions about his sexual orientation.
Hunter startles easily and starts to get panic attacks, as he gets the bad feeling of someone watching him. He still confides in his friend Skylar and he encourages Hunter to go to the police, even though it’s been months. Hunter has hidden his fears not only to protect himself from shame, but to not embarrass his family. Eventually, Cole recognizes that Hunter is dealing with a trauma. He has found something special with Hunter and he will do anything to keep Hunter safe.
A.G. Meiers creates two troubled characters in Hunter Jones and Cole Sawyer.
They are both very opposite and struggle with their own personal situations and pain.
There’s moments of doubt and misunderstandings between Hunter and Cole but they take time to make the effort to gain mutual understanding. Meiers takes, which could have been a simple romance story and melds it into a mystery. It’s well paced, with action, danger, various emotions and moments of humor.
Shining secondary characters that bring humor to the story: Mr. Slater and Mr. Martin, are delightful chess partners! Skylar sometimes is interfering, always flirty, somewhat flamboyant but always supportive of Hunter.
I was thoroughly entertained with “Night Watch”. The cover is a little deceiving as it doesn’t reflect more of the seriousness that impacts this novel. As it seems this is set to be a series, I’m interested to seen what A.G. Meiers has in mind for the next book.
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August 23, 2021Thanks to A. G. Meiers for offering me the chance to read her latest m/m contemporary romance!
Ttwenty-six year-old Harvard law student Hunter Jones is avoiding a whole slew of problems by working the graveyard shift at the Burlington Inn: the pressure his father is putting on him to start working at the family's high-stress law firm even before he finishes his degree; the pressure his family is putting on him to be the "right" kind of gay; the pressure he's putting on himself to downplay his anxiety and panic after being violently attacked at a Boston nightclub. The stress only gets worse when he gets a horrible feeling that someone at Harvard is watching him—the same someone behind his attack?
Boston Homicide Detective Cole Sawyer checks into the Burlington Inn because it's close to the hospital where his injured partner is recovering from gunshot wounds—gunshot wounds for which Cole can't help but feel responsible. Punching the shooter after he's already in custody may have relieved his anger in the short term, but it's left him suspended from the force and wondering if he's truly cut out to be a copy. Cole's certainly not looking for a hookup, and he's definitely not looking for romance at the Inn—despite moving to New England to get away from his closeted life down South, he's still somehow not managed to acknowledge his sexual orientation to his coworkers, not even to his partner (who, being in an open marriage, might have been expected to be okay with Cole's gay identity). Yet when gruff Cole inadvertently spooks the cute but decidedly wary night clerk and discovers that Hunter is still recovering from a recent trauma, Cole can't help but offer his assistance. Or help falling for the "cutie with the baby deer eyes"...
Meiers creates a cozy sense of community among the denizens of the Burlington Inn. Especially appealing is the relationship between Hunter and his BFF Skylar (who is an occasional fill-in clerk), who appreciate one another despite their obvious personality differences, and the one between persnickety older hotel owner Mr. Slater and his jaunty British "friend," Mr. Martin. Cole and Hunter's romance is a bit more bumpy, with Hunter's insecurities and constant apologizing and Cole's anger issues making it difficult at times to believe that they are well-suited to one another. Still, by story's end, the two manage to talk out their differences, and decide to work together to ensure that their hot sexual chemistry is matched by their determination to share their feelings and work together on their individual problems.
The book's cheerfully breezy cover doesn't quite prepare the reader for the more serious elements of the story within, especially the prevalence of homophobia, both external and internalized, with which both protagonists struggle.
Ttwenty-six year-old Harvard law student Hunter Jones is avoiding a whole slew of problems by working the graveyard shift at the Burlington Inn: the pressure his father is putting on him to start working at the family's high-stress law firm even before he finishes his degree; the pressure his family is putting on him to be the "right" kind of gay; the pressure he's putting on himself to downplay his anxiety and panic after being violently attacked at a Boston nightclub. The stress only gets worse when he gets a horrible feeling that someone at Harvard is watching him—the same someone behind his attack?
Boston Homicide Detective Cole Sawyer checks into the Burlington Inn because it's close to the hospital where his injured partner is recovering from gunshot wounds—gunshot wounds for which Cole can't help but feel responsible. Punching the shooter after he's already in custody may have relieved his anger in the short term, but it's left him suspended from the force and wondering if he's truly cut out to be a copy. Cole's certainly not looking for a hookup, and he's definitely not looking for romance at the Inn—despite moving to New England to get away from his closeted life down South, he's still somehow not managed to acknowledge his sexual orientation to his coworkers, not even to his partner (who, being in an open marriage, might have been expected to be okay with Cole's gay identity). Yet when gruff Cole inadvertently spooks the cute but decidedly wary night clerk and discovers that Hunter is still recovering from a recent trauma, Cole can't help but offer his assistance. Or help falling for the "cutie with the baby deer eyes"...
Meiers creates a cozy sense of community among the denizens of the Burlington Inn. Especially appealing is the relationship between Hunter and his BFF Skylar (who is an occasional fill-in clerk), who appreciate one another despite their obvious personality differences, and the one between persnickety older hotel owner Mr. Slater and his jaunty British "friend," Mr. Martin. Cole and Hunter's romance is a bit more bumpy, with Hunter's insecurities and constant apologizing and Cole's anger issues making it difficult at times to believe that they are well-suited to one another. Still, by story's end, the two manage to talk out their differences, and decide to work together to ensure that their hot sexual chemistry is matched by their determination to share their feelings and work together on their individual problems.
The book's cheerfully breezy cover doesn't quite prepare the reader for the more serious elements of the story within, especially the prevalence of homophobia, both external and internalized, with which both protagonists struggle.
September 11, 2021
Lovely first book in a new series. Night Watch is mainly a romance with a little suspense baked in.
The two main characters, Hunter and Cole, are compelling and credible. They have layers and flaws and insecurities without ever being over the top. Hunter doesn’t like conflict and struggles with family expectations. Cole is beyond frustrated with himself and is a bit in self-destruct mode. The romance has the perfect mix of chemistry and warmth. I didn’t want to put my kindle down. I loved how Hunter and Cole draw strength from each other to tackle the problems in their own life and the moment, when both realize their love is worth fighting for, is so well done…it’s not a dramatic grand gesture, but quiet and private, but no less powerful.
And as always, a phenomenal crew of side characters. They make this book such a fun read. Hunter’s best friend, Skyler, is artsy, colorful, spontaneous and perfect counterpoint to Hunter’s “stuck-up lawyer ways”, but my absolute favorite is the perfectionistic, grumpy hotel owner, Mr. Slater, who rules his empire supreme and bosses everyone else (employees and guests) around.
It’s a shame there’s no real Burlington Inn (I checked) because I totally fell in love with the place.
Great start into a new series. I hope more (maybe Skyler’s story?!?) will be coming soon…
The two main characters, Hunter and Cole, are compelling and credible. They have layers and flaws and insecurities without ever being over the top. Hunter doesn’t like conflict and struggles with family expectations. Cole is beyond frustrated with himself and is a bit in self-destruct mode. The romance has the perfect mix of chemistry and warmth. I didn’t want to put my kindle down. I loved how Hunter and Cole draw strength from each other to tackle the problems in their own life and the moment, when both realize their love is worth fighting for, is so well done…it’s not a dramatic grand gesture, but quiet and private, but no less powerful.
And as always, a phenomenal crew of side characters. They make this book such a fun read. Hunter’s best friend, Skyler, is artsy, colorful, spontaneous and perfect counterpoint to Hunter’s “stuck-up lawyer ways”, but my absolute favorite is the perfectionistic, grumpy hotel owner, Mr. Slater, who rules his empire supreme and bosses everyone else (employees and guests) around.
It’s a shame there’s no real Burlington Inn (I checked) because I totally fell in love with the place.
Great start into a new series. I hope more (maybe Skyler’s story?!?) will be coming soon…
November 21, 2025
I believe this is the first book I have read by this author. I was impressed, but disappointed by the ending unless the author wants to write a second in the series with the two MCs and that would be lovely.
The two MCs are complicated and keep getting messages mixed but at the end of this book they are together - what we don't know is where they will end up - career (it seemed one hint might have been dropped by the owner of the Inn)is one area left open but also the book focuses indirectly on family or lack thereof what might happen there - both wonderful ways to make the story complete.
The writing flows well and the side characters are all interesting. That could provide another possibility for another in the series.
The two MCs are complicated and keep getting messages mixed but at the end of this book they are together - what we don't know is where they will end up - career (it seemed one hint might have been dropped by the owner of the Inn)is one area left open but also the book focuses indirectly on family or lack thereof what might happen there - both wonderful ways to make the story complete.
The writing flows well and the side characters are all interesting. That could provide another possibility for another in the series.
April 17, 2022
3.5/4*
I did quite enjoy this, though at times it got a bit too sappy for me.
Hunter is quite stressed with life - both his choices, his family and traumatic events in his past.
Cole is in trouble for his reaction to his police partner being shot.
Larry (Cole's partner) and Skylar (Hunter's friend) are great secondary characters, along with the inn owner - who we see develop and relax a bit!
The hunt for Hunter's assailant is the thread that runs through but is not the main event, that is the relationship between the two
I did quite enjoy this, though at times it got a bit too sappy for me.
Hunter is quite stressed with life - both his choices, his family and traumatic events in his past.
Cole is in trouble for his reaction to his police partner being shot.
Larry (Cole's partner) and Skylar (Hunter's friend) are great secondary characters, along with the inn owner - who we see develop and relax a bit!
The hunt for Hunter's assailant is the thread that runs through but is not the main event, that is the relationship between the two
August 9, 2022
I really like this Author
Good story, at times felt sorry for Cole, but Hunter and Cole were good together.
I really hope Skyler gets a book soon, like tomorrow he was my favourite, loved other side characters also. Would of liked a hint of Mr Slater and Mr Marks relationship and also did Larry and Kendall work out.
It was great seeing Hunter still had all the time in the world for his best friend Skyler, people can get together and still keep friends which this book shows so well.
A brilliant read, all AG Meiers books are brilliant.
Good story, at times felt sorry for Cole, but Hunter and Cole were good together.
I really hope Skyler gets a book soon, like tomorrow he was my favourite, loved other side characters also. Would of liked a hint of Mr Slater and Mr Marks relationship and also did Larry and Kendall work out.
It was great seeing Hunter still had all the time in the world for his best friend Skyler, people can get together and still keep friends which this book shows so well.
A brilliant read, all AG Meiers books are brilliant.
September 11, 2021
I loved this book! Hunter is such a sweetheart, you can’t help but root for him. Cole has plenty of baggage, but together they help each other face their issues. This book is surprisingly light, especially considering the back story. Meiers knows her characters, and does a great job painting the backdrops for the scenes to spin themselves out naturally. Loved the HFN ending, and I can’t wait to see how these two appear in the next book!
October 7, 2021
I especially enjoyed reading Night Watch, a new series. Ms. Meiers is a new author for me but I have already bought another of her books. Hunter and Cole are interesting characters and I love Skylar and the other secondary characters in the Burlington Inn. A great start to a new series with a suspenseful story involving an assault and a stalker. Recommend reading.
January 19, 2022
enjoyable
Engaging story with a suspense storyline that didn’t overwhelm the romance and well-developed characters. Secondary characters were well presented in setting expectations for the next in the series. Needs better proofreading/editing but didn’t interfere with reading.
Engaging story with a suspense storyline that didn’t overwhelm the romance and well-developed characters. Secondary characters were well presented in setting expectations for the next in the series. Needs better proofreading/editing but didn’t interfere with reading.
March 14, 2025
I fell in love with the residents and staff of the Burlington INN and I want more!
*Hurt / Comfort
*Found Family
*Slow Burn
Thanks for the story!
*Hurt / Comfort
*Found Family
*Slow Burn
Thanks for the story!
October 18, 2021
Night Watch is the first book of a new series set in a New England inn and comes with a variety of characters. Though this is my first experience with this author's work, I intend to follow the series. The cover of Night Watch is attractive, but I think it gives more of a relaxed tone than is pervasive in the story. The story of Night Watch seems simple enough at first. Still, the reader quickly is drawn into a complex story with a few subplots, all with different conflicts and varying degrees of angst. I found the story, characters, and writing style overall enjoyable.
Hunter and Cole are interesting heroes with a bit of an opposites attract vibe. I'd say they aren't who I'd expect to work as a couple. That said, they were charming together. Both men were battling a few issues in their lives, and I liked how they eased into one another's hearts while supporting each other as they worked through their struggles. Some aspects of the romance and story felt overly simplified and convenient. I generally found Hunter and Cole's romance to have a believable rhythm with some expected bouts of uncertainty mixed in. That said, the suspenseful aspect of the storyline in Night Watch commanded the bulk of my attention.
I enjoy a bit of mystery or suspense in my books, and the author did an excellent job at weaving this aspect into Cole and Hunter's story. The pace of investigation and discovery was even-keeled and kept me invested throughout the book, maintaining a good balance of action, build-up, and resolution.
I also really liked the roles the secondary characters played in Night Watch. Each character felt developed to enhance the story and made me excited to return to Burlington Inn. If you enjoy some suspense and a good cast of players in your stories, I recommend Night Watch.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn't a requirement. ***
Hunter and Cole are interesting heroes with a bit of an opposites attract vibe. I'd say they aren't who I'd expect to work as a couple. That said, they were charming together. Both men were battling a few issues in their lives, and I liked how they eased into one another's hearts while supporting each other as they worked through their struggles. Some aspects of the romance and story felt overly simplified and convenient. I generally found Hunter and Cole's romance to have a believable rhythm with some expected bouts of uncertainty mixed in. That said, the suspenseful aspect of the storyline in Night Watch commanded the bulk of my attention.
I enjoy a bit of mystery or suspense in my books, and the author did an excellent job at weaving this aspect into Cole and Hunter's story. The pace of investigation and discovery was even-keeled and kept me invested throughout the book, maintaining a good balance of action, build-up, and resolution.
I also really liked the roles the secondary characters played in Night Watch. Each character felt developed to enhance the story and made me excited to return to Burlington Inn. If you enjoy some suspense and a good cast of players in your stories, I recommend Night Watch.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn't a requirement. ***
March 7, 2026
1st person, past tense, dual PoV
George Hunter Malcom Jones (26), law student at Harvard University / night auditor at the Burlington Inn
Cole Sawyer (older but not age-gap older), Boston PD homicide detective
I'm so behind in my reviews right now...
What I loved:
- The cover, I don't know why but I just love it, it feels so cozy.
- I loved that both Hunter and Cole were complex characters with baggage they needed to work through and I rather enjoyed the journey of them working through some of it. Things aren't all tied up in a neat bow by the end of the story, but it feels authentic and hopeful.
- The mystery of the stalker (though I simultaneously hated that Hunter had gone through what he'd gone through but delighted that Cole saw and helped), which acted as a way to bring the two MCs together. I enjoy when MCs work together to solve a problem or find a resolution to an issue so this was right up my alley.
- The cast of secondary characters, especially Hunter's best friend, Skyler, the inn owner, Mr. Slater, and Cole's partner Larry, and Larry's wife Kendall.
What I didn't love:
- The dismissive asshole, Officer Eric Butler (Harvard University Police Department) and I really hated Skyler's behaviour concerning him.
- The stalker angle didn't feel developed to its full potential and the resolution didn't feel satisfying in-so-far as his motives and actions and the case itself. It felt a little rushed the perp was identified, caught and just as quickly forgotten with the family drama and fallout.
George Hunter Malcom Jones (26), law student at Harvard University / night auditor at the Burlington Inn
Cole Sawyer (older but not age-gap older), Boston PD homicide detective
I'm so behind in my reviews right now...
What I loved:
- The cover, I don't know why but I just love it, it feels so cozy.
- I loved that both Hunter and Cole were complex characters with baggage they needed to work through and I rather enjoyed the journey of them working through some of it. Things aren't all tied up in a neat bow by the end of the story, but it feels authentic and hopeful.
- The mystery of the stalker (though I simultaneously hated that Hunter had gone through what he'd gone through but delighted that Cole saw and helped), which acted as a way to bring the two MCs together. I enjoy when MCs work together to solve a problem or find a resolution to an issue so this was right up my alley.
- The cast of secondary characters, especially Hunter's best friend, Skyler, the inn owner, Mr. Slater, and Cole's partner Larry, and Larry's wife Kendall.
What I didn't love:
- The dismissive asshole, Officer Eric Butler (Harvard University Police Department) and I really hated Skyler's behaviour concerning him.
- The stalker angle didn't feel developed to its full potential and the resolution didn't feel satisfying in-so-far as his motives and actions and the case itself. It felt a little rushed the perp was identified, caught and just as quickly forgotten with the family drama and fallout.
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