Clear right from the beginning, there was something palpable and filled with potential between Rock and Perry. Watching their chemistry unfold along with Perry's family drama and Rock's self-discovery was enjoyable...for the most part. The slightly emotionally turbulent moments in the middle were due to too much focus on family drama that really wasn't drama at all, one-dimensional characters, and a forced conflict that didn't really need to be there at all.
I did love how Rock was incredibly sweet and all in right from the first. His excitement for everything Perry was adorable as was his inability to lie. It was very clear that his affectionate manner was exactly what Perry and his family needed, his personality brought a lightness to the affair that could have drowned in Perry's insecurity and excessive self-sacrifice.
Perry's shyness was endearing at first, but then his constant pushing away and separating himself from Rock became annoying. I totally understand that he's got a few hang ups that stem both from his romantic and his familial responsibilities, but constantly stressing labels and pushing Rock toward females was too much for me. His consistent denials of Rock's words and actions despite knowing very well that Rock couldn't and wouldn't lie became disappointing.
But in the end, while they were really communicating and coming clean to family so many things fell into place along with their passion and intimacy. So yes, the characters were simplistic, the story itself wasn't organic, and the resolution was quick and nice, but I wouldn't say it was a waste of time, it was merely a nice book.
*$4.99 on Amazon
I rescue people from danger every day. But my love life? That’s a dumpster fire I can’t put out.
I had a badass life, my dream job as a firefighter, and I could snag anyone I wanted in bed. But when an injury temporarily took me off duty, it all screeched to a halt. Now I’m healing, staying with my brother Red in Amberfield, this small town with jack-all to do.
Other than flirt with Perry. A hot-as-hell, shy but smoldering silver fox. And I think he wants me bad, even though I’m a straight, baby faced jock in a baseball cap.
Perry is a family man, through and through. He would do anything for his mom, brother, nieces and nephews. When family drama threatens to ruin his big family reunion, I know I can help. I offer to be Perry’s fake boyfriend for the reunion, so all eyes will be on us.
And then the plan works.
A little too well.
Turns out Silver Fox isn’t as bashful as he seemed. Now I’m becoming addicted to the feeling of his lips on mine. His skin pressed up against me in bed. Soon, I’m fantasizing about going all the way with him, and I’m not sure I can call myself “straight” anymore with a straight face.
At first I just craved the attention. But Perry isn’t just great in bed--his family is fun as hell, too. For once, I feel like I belong somewhere.
And once we're done faking it, I don’t know how the hell I’m going to leave.
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