Book: Rescued 2nd edition
Self published
Publication date: September 5, 2016
Length: 256 pages
Reviewed by Meredith
BLURB
Ryder
Daniels is all too familiar with rejection. His parents cut off contact
because he’s gay and his boyfriend left him, choosing drugs
over love. Aside from his rescued pit bull, his only joy is hanging out
with his younger brother. Then his mother does the unthinkable and
forbids them to see each other, leaving Ryder devastated and alone. His
friends urge him to date, but Ryder would rather
throw himself into working at the dog rescue and figuring out a way to
see his brother again.
When Jason Mallory’s girlfriend gives him an ultimatum to get married, he shocks everyone by breaking up with her instead. He believes he's too busy for a relationship now that the construction company he started with his brother is taking off. When he discovers a group of abandoned pit bulls and calls the local dog rescue group to pick them up, an uncomfortable encounter with Ryder causes Jason to question feelings he’s hidden deep inside for years.
Jason and Ryder build a friendship, until an unexpected kiss sparks the attraction they’ve been fighting. Jason gives Ryder unconditional love and helps him reconnect with his brother while Ryder shows Jason the passion he’s always missed in relationships. Together they must battle through their family differences and ugly prejudices. Only then can they prove that once you find the right person to love, there’s no turning back.
This
is a re-release of the original book which was first published in
August of 2014. The entire book has been revised and re-edited with over
10k words added. In addition, at
the end of this book is a sneak peek of the next book in Ryder and
Jason's story, Reunited.
GOODREADS LINK:
https://www.goodreads.com/ book/show/27131821-rescued
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Review
I had the great privileged of reading this as an ARC!This book was wonderful. Emotions were spot on with the writing and the plot was terrific. Felice has created a stunning world here filled with hurts and heals. Love and triumph. I totally recommend this book to anyone looking for a love story built on loyalty and love.
Two brothers desperate to just BE BROTHERS to simply love each other and fill in the blanks anyone with a broken family has felt.
Two men who connect in ways so few lovers do and LITERALLY build an impenetrable foundation for their future!!
Must Read!
Excerpt
Still
glaring at him, Jason moved a step closer. “I know you did, but I
didn’t get a chance to answer. You dismissed me like I was a stranger. I
thought we were friends.” He raked his hand through his
hair as his voice, full of frustration, rose a notch. “Look, I didn’t
plan on it happening. It surprised me as much as you, but I thought you
knew me well enough to know I wouldn’t fuck around with you.”
Ryder
tried to ease Jason’s agitated state. “It’s fine. Let’s forget about
it, all right?” He gave him an uncertain smile. Better this way. They
could work through Jason’s uncomfortable feelings, and
as for his own yet-to-be-reckoned-with desires, he could push them back
into that black box where he kept all his life’s disappointments. Right
now it contained his parents’ treatment of him, his inability to see
his brother and the affairs with Josh and Matt.
Jason would be one more depressing addition.
Jason
cocked his head and narrowed his eyes. “I don’t think you understand.”
He took a step closer. “I’m not sorry for kissing you.”
Jason’s
soft, husky voice sent a shiver through Ryder and he backtracked a few
steps. “I am, though. I’m not looking to teach someone to be gay. You
either are or you aren’t, man, and you’re straight.”
It pained him to push the guy away, but he wasn’t about to sacrifice a
friendship for casual sex.
Jason
snorted. “You don’t really know shit about me. If I was perfectly
straight, would I have dreams about you?” His blue eyes took on a glint
Ryder had never seen before as he continued. “Dreams that
have you on your knees sucking my brains out through my cock. Dreams of
me sucking you.”
Ryder
retreated until he ran out of space and found his back up against the
wall, his eyes still caught up in Jason’s mesmerizing dark blue regard.
All the air seemed to have been sucked out of the room.
“No
one’s ever had this effect on me, not any woman I’ve ever dated or
slept with, none of my friends. Not even the guy I once fooled around
with in college.” Jason swallowed, a heavy, nervous gulp,
then huffed out a self-conscious laugh, all the while never breaking
eye contact. “You didn’t know that about me, did you? I’ve never told
anyone until now.”
Ryder
stood mute, in a state of suspended belief that Jason stood before him,
saying these things to him. Jason—bisexual? Was that what he wanted to
say? That explosive piece of information Ryder knew
had never been shared with anyone before warmed his heart. Jason shared
his secret with him, but Ryder remained uncertain what it ultimately
meant to their friendship. His heart beat a wild, stuttering rhythm
while blood pounded in his head.
As
if he couldn’t bear to face Ryder with what he was about to say, Jason
turned his back to him. His normally steady, calm voice shook somewhat,
betraying exactly how deep his uncertainty ran. “I don’t
know what I’m doing here. Am I gay now, ’cause I dream of you, your
mouth, your tongue in my mouth? Or, am I bi? God, I can’t believe I’m
even saying this, but it’s been making me crazy for weeks now, and I’m
not sure what’s happening to me anymore.” He tried
to laugh, but it came out choked. “I’m kinda lost at sea here, floating
around without a paddle. You know”—a red flush stained the back of his
neck—“sex with my ex-girlfriend was never that good. When I look back,
it was always unsatisfying, a way to get off
quick.” His whisper sounded like a shout to Ryder’s ears. “Maybe it’s
why I’ve never thought of settling down. Maybe I knew something was
missing.”
Author Bio
I
have always been a romantic at heart. I believe that while life is
tough, there is always a happy ending around the corner, my characters
have to work for it, however.
Like life in NYC, nothing comes easy and that includes love.
I live in New York City with my husband and two children and hopefully soon a cat of my own. My day begins with a lot of caffeine and ends with a glass or two of red wine. I practice law but daydream of a time when I can sit by a beach somewhere and write beautiful stories of men falling in love. Although there is bound to be a few bumps along the way, a Happily Ever After is always guaranteed.
I live in New York City with my husband and two children and hopefully soon a cat of my own. My day begins with a lot of caffeine and ends with a glass or two of red wine. I practice law but daydream of a time when I can sit by a beach somewhere and write beautiful stories of men falling in love. Although there is bound to be a few bumps along the way, a Happily Ever After is always guaranteed.
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