Honesty. That's the word I think of most when I think about this story; from the communication between Hayden and Eric to their eventual admissions to themselves and their community. Once everything was out in the open they really stuck to it and made an effort to communicate often and honestly so petty things didn't come between them. It made their whole journey so much more wonderful to watch unfold.
The drama came from far less predictable sources and it was refreshing even though the conflicts that came up on Hayden's end were a little forced. Like, can a bad guy be that bad and then get worse with only a quarter of the book left? Though I will say that it pushed another element of trust to the fore so they could move forward and through difficulties as a partnership.
I was glad of the secondary characters and their timely and candid support from the very beginning even when Eric and Hayden weren't yet willing to accept everything they were to one another. This story was a bit surprising for me in a very pleasant way. I enjoyed it a lot more than I anticipated after being drawn in by the synopsis. I'm not sure what exactly I expected, but whatever it was wasn't what I got. Definitely a good read despite the slightly rushed and shorter ending.
*$4.99 on Amazon
Two men with undeniable chemistry, one chance encounter that starts it all.
Hayden Murphy is done with love. He’s sworn off finding another partner after the death of his husband eighteen months ago. He’s finally starting to feel like himself again and is focused on rebuilding his friendships and his work as a physiotherapist.
Eric Connors is over relationships. After breaking up with his longtime girlfriend, he’s ready to enjoy the single life. He doesn’t want or need another partner… Until he meets Hayden at the scene of an accident while on duty as a paramedic, then keeps running into him in the most random places.
Neither man can deny the chemistry between them or the fact that fate seems bound and determined to keep thrusting them together. As the men continue to meet and give in to their desires, that chance meeting grows into a friendship with benefits. Both men are reluctant to want more, but even they can’t keep things completely casual the more time they spend together.
Will their pasts keep them from seeing what’s right in front of them? Or will Hayden and Eric realize that there is life, and love, after loss?
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