This book will stick with me for a long time. ( )

I loved Cam and Austin's relationship from the start! They only really felt truly comfortable and safe around each other even when they had their own set of individual issues. They dealt with them together and didn't want the other to fall.

The flashbacks in this story to their time in captivity really give you a glance into their minds and how well they worked together trying to survive.

There was hardly any angst in this story and I'm glad that we didn't see a lot of unnecessary drama from Jade regarding Austin & Cam's relationship. ( )

3.5 stars ( )

I am not sure what to think about this book. What is it about?
Of course, it's about kidnapping and horrible time kidnapped men had to live through. It's about surviving long months in captivity and after. It's about re-thinking and abandoning the old ways and taking risks and getting what you want (each other in this case).

So, that was all cool. These were great components of the story. However it didn't feel complete to me. A huge, irreplaceable part of that story was missing - The Road to Recovery. I didn't feel it, I didn't see it, MCs didn't show it. Of course, we know the boys are on their way to recovery (never complete, understandable), because that's what we are told in the last chapter and the epilogue. They got what they wanted and they are happy now, even if still living with the aftermath of the nightmare they went through, and they are "better".



OK, if the author says so.

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Now, what's with Asperger syndrome? Couldn't Cam just be shy? Easily. Anxiety attacks? Might happen to the best of us in tense situations. I am not downplaying the situation. I am wondering why the author chose to give it to Cam (and mention it every chance there was) and not Austin, who, judging by his behavior is also eligible for a tattoo that says "wired differently" (or whatever that saying was). Cam just comes off as a whiny kid. I can't figure out why Asperger Syndrome was crammed in this story. There was no reason for that.

All in all the story wasn't too bad and I really liked Austin.

3.5 stars ( )

I'll admit I was worried that this was going to be a lot darker than I was wanting to read at this time. But I was needlessly worried. Yes, it deals with the aftermath of horrific events. Dark, horrible events that could have made this book extremely dark and difficult to deal with. Instead we are left with a mix of a beautiful, romantic love affair that starts by the shared experience of these two men.

Austin and Cam are very well written characters. Their struggles are shown with great care and dignity. And Cam's additional condition is also very well handled. The kidnapping events are shown in flashbacks throughout the story. Every time we got to know a little more about the hell these guys lived through. And each time I felt a little more for these guys.

So, while this story might not be everyone's cup of tea (after all there is a fairly stereotypical bitchy wife involved, some "technical" cheating and the harshness of the kidnapping) for me the whole thing was handled just the way I love it to be.

I'm looking forward to reading the next one of the series. ( )