Sloane Kennedy

Possible Triggers: depression, suicide attempt, child abuse and rape
19-year-old, Beck, is Cade and Rafe’s son. He was adopted by his fathers when he was 13 and has been struggling with depression for most of his young life. His struggles became very bad a year and a half ago and now he's ready for a time out. Especially time away from his dads, who love him but who are also watching and analyzing his every move...and for the people who he thinks are "looking at him funny". He's going to spend his summer in Montana working on a ranch. However, before he gets there…he makes a little detour that will change his life forever. He meets Brody. Brody is the son of a politician. Three years ago, he finally escaped the clutches of his family….. and jumped, without much thought, out of the closet. He is now working as a paramedic, and also has a small construction business on the side. He is happy living out and proud and doing what he always wanted. The only thing he misses from his former life is his twin brother, Nathan. Quinn is a rancher. Two years ago, his happy life was ripped apart. Now he just goes to gay bars for hook-ups, because he just isn’t interested in something more. He already had his happily ever after…even though the "ever after" part got missing in the equation. It's in one of these bars that these three guys come together. All three of them are surprised by how good and worry free they felt being together but none of them are as surprised as Beck...so he does what he always does...he panics and runs. That was supposed to be the end for the three of them, but fate has something else in store for them. The story is well done as all of Sloane Kennedy's books are but there are some hard to read parts that will tear your heart apart.… (mais)

I have only recently discovered Sloan Kennedy and have to say that I am hooked on anything that this author writes. This one is an engaging story about second chances and forgiveness. What made it even better for me was the story setting at a wildlife sanctuary. It provided a really great addition to the book and sets up a fun world for the characters to explore. The story is told in multiple points of view, with each character having a unique voice and their own obstacles to face, some more heartbreaking than others. The writing is smooth and really makes the story easy to follow, while still allowing the reader to experience lots of emotion. It's fast paced so it's a really quick read. I read it in one sitting, but everyone has their own reading speed and I often read books in one day. Loved the characters...everyone from the two main guys, Nolan and Dallas to all the backup characters. Nolan is a bit dramatic, and has a habit of jumping to conclusions, but their complexity and their struggles are what make the entire story incredibly satisfying, and their "Happy Ever After" is nothing short of perfect.… (mais)