Author: Felice Stevens
Publish date: August 17, 2015
Length: 229 pages
Blurb
On 9/11, firefighter
Nick Fletcher’s world changed forever. He's unable to rid himself of
survivor’s guilt, made worse by the secret he hides from his family and
co-workers. Nick's life is centered around helping burn victims, until
he is reunited with the man he’d once loved but pushed away. Now he has a
second chance at a love he thought lost forever.
For fashion designer Julian Cornell, appearances mean everything. His love affairs are strictly casual, and the only thing he cares about is making his clothing line a success. A chance encounter with the man he loved long ago has Julian thinking for the first time in years there may be more to life than being seen at the best parties and what designer labels to wear.
When Julian’s world takes an unexpected turn, it's Nick who helps him regain perspective on what matters most in life. Julian, in turn, helps Nick accept who he is and understand he isn’t responsible for tragedies he couldn't prevent. Lost love found can be even sweeter the second time around and after all the years apart, both men learn to look beyond the surface to find the men they are inside.
For fashion designer Julian Cornell, appearances mean everything. His love affairs are strictly casual, and the only thing he cares about is making his clothing line a success. A chance encounter with the man he loved long ago has Julian thinking for the first time in years there may be more to life than being seen at the best parties and what designer labels to wear.
When Julian’s world takes an unexpected turn, it's Nick who helps him regain perspective on what matters most in life. Julian, in turn, helps Nick accept who he is and understand he isn’t responsible for tragedies he couldn't prevent. Lost love found can be even sweeter the second time around and after all the years apart, both men learn to look beyond the surface to find the men they are inside.
Review
It’s no secret I’m a huge
fan of Felice Stevens. I’ve read all her books from the first to the
most recent and have been blown away every time. Her words, her stories,
they hurt, and you cry and then inevitably she wraps you in a blanket
of warmth and love. It’s not predictable it’s hopeful. You know you’ll
be okay, that there will be a HEA. But first she’ll put you through the
ringer. Beyond the Surface is no different. It’s book one of a new
series she’s doing called The Breakfast Club and it’s clear who the main
3 men of these books will be pretty quick. This one follows Julian
(breakfast Club man numero uno) and his long time heartbreaking love,
Nick. Nick’s past surrounds him, suffocates him, owns him. A survivor of
9/11, he’s been chasing demons for years. Until the love of his past
comes to the surface and rescues him. They rescue each other really. But
there’s a journey they need to take first. For me this book is the
essence of beauty. Beauty isn’t skin, it’s heart. It’s unconditional
love. It’s find what completes you. It’s your purpose and Felice really
pulls through with that understanding. Beyond the Surface will touch
your heart, make you cry but it will be worth every tear drop and
hiccup. This is a brilliant book and I can’t wait for more of this
series.
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