Publisher:
Self-published
Cover
Artist: Jay Aheer of Simply Defined Art
Release
Date: 11th November 2018
Genre: Contemporary Gay Romance
Setting: Sydney, Australia
Word
Count: ~58k
Synopsis
Forced to
leave home as soon as he finished high school, Bailey McCreedy’s focus has been
on earning enough money to survive. All he needs is a roof over his head and to
keep his small mobile lending library running. Books are Bailey’s escape, and
he loves to share the joy of reading with those who don’t have access to them.
Tom
Brooks’s upbringing is very different to Bailey’s, with a loving family, a good
education, and a high-flying job—that is, until things came crashing down. Tom
opens a coffee shop, struggling to build his business and reluctant to accept
help, operating under the misguided belief that he must pay penance for his
sins. Watching Bailey work with the street kids opens Tom’s eyes to the reality
that accepting help is not a sign of weakness, and that he is so much more than
his past mistakes.
But as
Bailey falls for Tom, with his charming manner, obvious care for others, and
group of successful friends, Bailey’s own sense of self-worth threatens to tear
them apart. In the face of intensifying challenges, he’s reluctant to confide
in Tom, afraid he’s not good enough.
A bright
future will require Bailey to heed his own advice—people aren’t defined by
their failures or inability to live up to the expectations of others. It’s time
for Tom to pay it forward, and Bailey needs to accept the help and love that
Tom offers.
Review
Bailey has a part time job, not by choice, and has somewhat low self esteem.
Others see a beautiful soul in him who helps kids around and lets them read from his home made mobile library. He has a big heart.
He takes his coffee breaks at Take Two, run by the gorgeous owner, Tom.
Tom
is surrounded by a group of wonderful friends, who are all doing great
with jobs, studying and houses. Always with a helping hand, only Tom
doesn’t want help from his friends. First he needed to get rid of the
heavy baggage on his shoulders.
Tom
and Bailey develop a sweet friendship. As they get more and more involved
with each other, the friendship grows into some lovely sweetness.
With
everyone around him going upwards, Bailey’s own life seems to go
downward, even with an always considerate Tom besides him... who he can’t
tell what’s really going on.
Bailey’s insecurities are blocking his view on life.
Such
a friendly and comfortable story. No depressing heavy subjects but
totally realistic and thereby grabbing me more than once by the
throat. Both Bailey and Tom had lovely endearing personalities and all
the side characters were engaging. It was written smoothly and
captivating way. The story was developed and had a pleasant pace.
All the events were somewhat easygoing and even with some sharp edges
it was still a very comfortable read. I did read it in one sit!
Nic Starr lives in Australia where she tries to squeeze as much
into her busy life as possible. Balancing the demands of a corporate career
with raising a family and writing can be challenging but she wouldn't give it
up for the world.
Always a
reader, the lure of m/m romance was strong and she devoured hundreds of
wonderful m/m romance books before realising she had some stories of her own
that needed to be told.
Nic loves to
spend time with her family—an understanding husband, two beautiful daughters,
and a cherished Cairn terrier. Nic is a foodie and wine lover who lives in the
city but is a country girl at heart. When not writing or reading, she is often
found indulging in her love of cooking and planning her dream home in the
country.
You can find
Nic on Facebook, Twitter and her blog. She'd love it if you stopped by to say
hi.
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