My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Vowing never to risk his heart again after he lost the only man he had ever loved, coffee shop owner Bernie Porter knows that no one would want his battered, bruised and broken heart. When a bungled street robbery leaves Jared Hastings injured and bloodied on Bernie’s doorstep. Bernie’s instinct is to offer help and protection, but Jared wants neither. Just like he doesn’t want the law or doctors involved. He’s had enough of police and hospitals to last a lifetime. As soon as Jared leaves Bernie has the gnawing conviction something precious has slipped through his fingers. Then they unexpectedly meet but can this time they agree to see each other again and can Bernie learn to love again as well as Jared learn to trust?
I really enjoyed this story with Bernie finally getting a chance at happiness instead of him always putting the boys first. I loved learning more about Bernie and it was interesting to learn more about Jared and how he was connected to Bernie's previous life. The reasons for both Bernie's and Jared's hesitancy in having a relationship were sensitively described and my heart went out to them both. I also loved the way that the Barista Boys were included in the story of Bernie and that they helped to join the two men together even if it was just covering the cafe so Bernie could have time off. Easy to read, feel and understand. This story contains mature MM content and references to domestic abuse.
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