Book: Love is Heartless
Series: Love Can't Wait #2
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Publication date: January 13, 2017
Length: 254 pages
Reviewed by Erin
Synopsis
Small but mighty—that could be Detective Nevin Ng’s motto. Now a dedicated member of the Portland Police Bureau, he didn’t let a tough start in life stop him from protecting those in need. He doesn’t take crap from anyone, and he doesn’t do relationships. Until he responds to the severe beating of a senior citizen and meets the victim’s bow-tied, wealthy landlord.
Property manager and developer Colin Westwood grew up with all the things Nevin never had, like plenty of money and a supportive, loving family. Too supportive, perhaps, since his childhood illness has left his parents unwilling to admit he’s a strong, grown man. Colin does do relationships, but they never work out. Now he’s thinking maybe he won’t just go with the flow. Maybe it’s time to try something more exciting. But being a witness to a terrible crime—or two—was more than he bargained for.
Despite their differences, Colin and Nevin discover that sparks fly when they’re together. But sparks are short-lived, dampened by the advent of brutal crimes, and Colin and Nevin have seemingly little in common. The question is whether they have the heart to build something lasting.
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Kim
Fielding's new book, Love is Heartless, is the second book in her Love
Can Conquer series, and it's even better than the first one! Full of
tons of emotion, two memorable and extremely charismatic characters, and
a story line that will pull you in right from the beginning, this book
is a gem and truly not to be missed. And yes, this is the second book in
the series, but I don't see anyone having trouble reading this as a
stand alone, even though it runs concurrently to the first book.
Besides, Nevin and Collin are such wonderful characters, you'll be in
love with them from the first page.
Nevin
is a detective who investigates crimes against the disabled and
elderly. He's also prickly as a porcupine, as foul-mouthed as any
sailor, and also defiantly bisexual. He's a bit of a loner--his group of
friends includes his best friend Jeremy and a few others-- and is
definitely anti-relationship, but he's got no problem with one night
stands. And though he's only 5'4" his personality is much, much bigger.
All that being said, he's extremely likable and when he crosses paths
with the bow tie-wearing good boy Collin due to a murder, well, the
sparks start flying all over the place. Nevin is intrigued, no matter
how much he wishes he wasn't, and Collin has his sights set on the sexy
detective with the bad ass purple car and doesn't plan on letting Nevin
put him off.
The
friendship that grows into something more between these two was
fabulous and fun. There might be a mystery as to who is preying upon the
elderly, but that doesn't stop the romance between these two ... or the
dirty and hot loving that ensues. And lemme tell you, sweet somewhat
fragile Collin getting all bossy in the bedroom was something else!
There is more to these two than just great sex though, and that was just
as fun to watch develop into the soul deep connection these two have
with one another. Neither has really fit in anywhere, but in the other
person, they've found that special someone that just gets them. It was
so satisfying watching Nevin, even as terrified as he was, fall under
Collin's charms and lower his walls. And when he meets Collin's family
and they readily accept him ... it'll melt your heart for sure.
This
was a fantastic book. Strong writing, intriguing, cohesive plot, and
all the characters were fully developed and well-rounded. I was so
thoroughly engrossed in these characters and this story that I read it
in one sitting ... I couldn't put it down. I would recommend reading the
first book of the series, just because it's also good, but definitely
don't let this one pass you by!!
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Thanks for the review, Erin. This book is among the books whose release date I look forward to this month.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post and giveaway. I'm looking forward to reading the book my gay book group has chosen: "Sea of Tranquillity" by Paul Russell.
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