Romeo Alexander

When I read the first book I make comment in the review that there was way too much background to get through before the story really started...but it was the first book and we hadn't been introduced to any of the character as of yet...so I was wanted to give the second book, Seeking Sanctuary a try hoping to meet some of the folks that we had met before, plus learn a new couple's story... and I was not disappointed. Romeo Alexander has written an emotional and exciting story that will hook you from the start. It was easy to become immersed in the story and root for Devin and Chase to overcome Devin's years of drug abuse and find their way together. Chase and Devin were best friends, but then Devin left town and the two didn't have any contact with each other until Devin at the end of his rope and the lowest point of his life knew he had to get help or die...he called Chase. It was short notice, but Chase was there, without question. wasn't easy, seeing Devin a shadow of his former self due to drug abuse...but Chase put him in the car and took him back to Fairlake...his home and now it will be Devin's home, with him. Both guys were likable, each in his own way and together they take on the fight against drugs. This was not easy and didn't happen overnight...but it was portrayed realistically by the author. It was in no way sugar coated, and just like in real life, there were ups and downs. There was such a strong emotional bond between Chace and Devin. As a reader, you could feel the tension between them, but the author never let us lose track of the love. Towards the end of the story the author kicked up the heat and suspense. Actually, I had waited for what happened to happen about mid-away through the story and just when i thought that Devin was lucky and was going to dodge that bullet and then...Wow.… (mehr)

I nearly gave this up until I reached almost half-way through the story. I felt like I was wading through muck with all the dialog between Ethan and his sister Bri. Nearly 100 pages of it. Finally, Ethan does something "investigative" and goes to the police station. He really had to sell his skills to Trevor, and I thought that if this goes another 100 pages the book will nearly be over and nothing has happened...not investigative or romantic. I liked the main characters of Ethan, the investigative reporter and Trevor, the Chief of Police. He and Trevor decide that Ethan could secretly work on finding out who is manufacturing meth in the woods of the little town and have the right to write his articles about it at the end. This leads to a fake dating as a cover story, but the fake part doesn't last long...and I'm not sure I understood the reasoning for it. Ethan and Trevor have an attraction for one another right away. Trevor has concerns over the age difference, (46 & 25), plus he has a tendency to want to be alone. For those reasons, plus Ethans tendency to be gone for long periods of time when he's working a story, neither of the men are expecting anything serious or long term to occur. They obviously have never read many M/M Romance books:) Months pass and Ethan has practically moved in with Trevor as they build a solid connection, growing to understand each other more, and exploring each other during some rather steamy, sexy times. Seems that surely love, and a fantastic HEA are in their future, but first they have to get through the investigation with its twists, lies, deception, and danger. Things almost go bad in the investigation, but it turns out much better than I was being led to believe. We learn just how talented Ethan is at what he does and how he has survived his previous investigations, but it does make your heart pound. There is also a "found family" theme throughout the story...both blood related people and their friends who have been pulled into the circle. I'm intrigued enough to give the next story a try.… (mehr)