Family Camp: Daddy Dearest Book 1, Eli Easton

Despite the complicated circumstances surrounding Geo and Travis individually, it's the tender and passionate way they can't stay away from one another that simplifies everything to one thing: love will find a way.  Their dynamic is all kinds of goofy, sweet, and sexy, but when you add in the two precious children, I'm done for.  I really liked how the story was kept simple and focused and there weren't a ton of huge obstacles or excess surreptitious villains waiting in the wings to further complicate things.  At its core, it was all about family and love.

I think the most touching thing for me was watching Geo's interactions and expressions with his kids through Travis' eyes.  To see so much yearning, so much love from someone who always wanted a family and despite being single, he chose two troubled children knowing they were always meant to be his was beyond moving.  His dorkiness was eye-roll worthy, but it totally worked in the end because of the kids' ages, but also because it seemed so genuine.  It didn't hurt that it also worked to charm the rugged ball player.

Travis was defensive because of his past and it prolonged his bad attitude toward Geo.  Just when it was on the brink of becoming too much for me, he shoved his foot into his mouth when he confronted Geo and then proceeded to have his eyes opened and his prejudice against the man demolished.  It was a very short confrontation and the resolution was pretty much there and gone in a blink.  Seemed a little odd, but quite a few of their conversations were led by Geo's goofy, adolescent way of verbal expression.

When Travis' big secret came to light it was pretty predictable, but not badly done.  I loved all the support that came from his family and random campers as well as how they all came to his defense even when he wasn't around to see it.  Such a strong family dynamic that I really loved reading.  Geo and Travis had their ups and downs, but with an eye to love and family, it all came together and remained a lighthearted story of family, unconditional love, and using both those things to heal and find the peace of freedom.

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When Geo signs up for Family Camp, he envisions nature hikes, s’mores, and a chance to win over his recalcitrant new foster kids, Jayden and Lucy. He’s tried to become a dad for so long, and he hopes the three of them can be the family he’s always wanted. What he doesn’t anticipate is the prickly and gorgeous camp counselor who constantly comes to his rescue.

Travis spends a week every year at Camp Evermore, the camp his adoptive parents own. As a pro baseball player, his presence guarantees a full campground and excited campers. He has one rule: never, ever mess around with anyone at camp. His profession demands he stay in the closet. But one sweet and funny new dad is about to test all his resolve.

Sparks fly for Geo and Travis, and not because of the nightly campfire. Having been a foster kid himself, Travis is drawn to Geo’s sincerity and big heart and to his kids. The four of them just fit. But will this be a summer romance? Or can they find a way to be a family long after Family Camp is over?

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