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bookdrgn99's review against another edition
4.0
I had to remind myself that Cam had been through a traumatic situation every time he started harping on how they "had" to leave as often as he did. Otherwise I liked the characters and their relationship was sweet.
nicolerko's review against another edition
4.0
I love this series so much. It's so full of the feels and this book is no different. Right off the bat this book hit me right in the heart and it breaks for Cam and Finn. Life as they know it is gone and it's survival mode. With the help of an old friend they end right where they need to be. Adam is a character that I've really liked. His life is has changed completely as well do to a work injury. Cam, Finn, and Adam are going to heal one another. That just warmed my heart watching those three finding their way to a new hope of a future. Adam in the scenes with the kids melted my heart. That man so deserves a family of his own though he thinks that it's no longer in the cards for him. Who would what to be saddled with all his recovery. Cam's whole world revolves around his son and to make sure he feels safe once again. He's gun shy at a new relationship after what his ex put him through. Coming to California is going to out to be a godsend. This book is full of hope that will touch your heart. I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series.
pontiki's review against another edition
4.0
Cam’s husband is a liar and embezzler, so he wants to remove his son from the anger of people towards him, though he had nothing to do with this crime.
He and Finn move to California, and his best friend Nick finds him a place to stay with Adam, an injured firefighter. Adam’s pain and frustration leave him lost and alone, so Cam and Finn bring life to his home.
They help each other face their losses and create a life for Finn, and themselves. Cam finally faces the mess his ex created, and shares his story so the air is clear. Adam finds a new purpose and a family to make his own. Tender love in this story.
KU
He and Finn move to California, and his best friend Nick finds him a place to stay with Adam, an injured firefighter. Adam’s pain and frustration leave him lost and alone, so Cam and Finn bring life to his home.
They help each other face their losses and create a life for Finn, and themselves. Cam finally faces the mess his ex created, and shares his story so the air is clear. Adam finds a new purpose and a family to make his own. Tender love in this story.
KU
romanticread's review against another edition
4.0
Scott delivers a slow-burn story that isn’t big on action but has tons of emotion. Both Cam and Adam are struggling to find a path that works for them and meeting each other, spending time together and growing closer, could lead them to a wonderful future … if they can trust in themselves and each other.
Adam is still trying to figure out what his new normal is, and dealing with overly concerned friends and family is just making it worse. Living with constant pain and the devastation of losing his career is bad enough, but the pity and kid-glove treatment from those that love him just adds to his troubles. He hurts, emotionally and physically, but maybe new people to help is just what he needs.
Cam is dealing with the aftermath of his husband’s criminal activity and betrayals. An old friend from his past has found him a place to lie low until things calm down and he can figure out his next steps. He’s a good dad and a good man, who just got taken in by the wrong person, and he needs time to remember who he used to be. But a strong, undeniable attraction to Adam was not part of the plan.
I have enjoyed every book in this series and Scott once again delivers are winner. Adam and Cam are likable and caring people, who find themselves a bit battered by what life has thrown at them. But Adam’s house proves to be a place where they can get their feet under them, relax and learn to believe in themselves and others again. Their growing closeness, slowly developing into a supportive and caring family, makes the heart happy and leads to a HEA epilogue that gives all the smiles.
(I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.)
Adam is still trying to figure out what his new normal is, and dealing with overly concerned friends and family is just making it worse. Living with constant pain and the devastation of losing his career is bad enough, but the pity and kid-glove treatment from those that love him just adds to his troubles. He hurts, emotionally and physically, but maybe new people to help is just what he needs.
Cam is dealing with the aftermath of his husband’s criminal activity and betrayals. An old friend from his past has found him a place to lie low until things calm down and he can figure out his next steps. He’s a good dad and a good man, who just got taken in by the wrong person, and he needs time to remember who he used to be. But a strong, undeniable attraction to Adam was not part of the plan.
I have enjoyed every book in this series and Scott once again delivers are winner. Adam and Cam are likable and caring people, who find themselves a bit battered by what life has thrown at them. But Adam’s house proves to be a place where they can get their feet under them, relax and learn to believe in themselves and others again. Their growing closeness, slowly developing into a supportive and caring family, makes the heart happy and leads to a HEA epilogue that gives all the smiles.
(I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.)
javalenciaph's review against another edition
5.0
Note: An ARC was provided by the author.
If it's one thing RJ Scott has proven to be more than adept at, it's writing the sort of romances that leave you with a smile on your face by the time you get to the end, which is exactly what happened here. Adam and Cameron were two guys who saw their respective lives going one way, only to realize that plans change, whether they wanted them to or not. I loved seeing them get closer and then begin to create their own home and family with Finn, even if they may not have noticed straightaway that that was the direction they had been headed towards all along. I enjoyed reading Always, which handily earns itself 4.5 stars. I can't wait to read the next book in the Single Dads series!
If it's one thing RJ Scott has proven to be more than adept at, it's writing the sort of romances that leave you with a smile on your face by the time you get to the end, which is exactly what happened here. Adam and Cameron were two guys who saw their respective lives going one way, only to realize that plans change, whether they wanted them to or not. I loved seeing them get closer and then begin to create their own home and family with Finn, even if they may not have noticed straightaway that that was the direction they had been headed towards all along. I enjoyed reading Always, which handily earns itself 4.5 stars. I can't wait to read the next book in the Single Dads series!
geeknb's review against another edition
4.0
Gorgeous.
Adam was the star of this book. Dealing with pain, guilt, his friends' pity, and family's worry all the while stuck in a cycle that prevented him from moving forward. Until he opened his house and his heart to a displaced Dad and his child. Cam annoyed me a little with his back and forth but his care and love for Adam was obvious and most of his vacillating was due to his concern for Finn, his son.
Children in romance can be hit and miss for me but Finn is a great kid, realistically written, a fierce protector of his Dad, but still prone to manipulation and sulks like any kid.
This story had the potential to be full of drama and angst but thankfully, after the hectic first chapter, the author chose to focus on healing rather than drama. It was a story of settling down, learning to trust yourself and others, and accepting the past and the associated guilt of something that can never be changed.
I love that the sex scenes were written in keeping with one partner being in chronic pain almost all of the time. Very nicely done.
I can't wait for Nick's book with the 'asshole teacher'.
Adam was the star of this book. Dealing with pain, guilt, his friends' pity, and family's worry all the while stuck in a cycle that prevented him from moving forward. Until he opened his house and his heart to a displaced Dad and his child. Cam annoyed me a little with his back and forth but his care and love for Adam was obvious and most of his vacillating was due to his concern for Finn, his son.
Children in romance can be hit and miss for me but Finn is a great kid, realistically written, a fierce protector of his Dad, but still prone to manipulation and sulks like any kid.
This story had the potential to be full of drama and angst but thankfully, after the hectic first chapter, the author chose to focus on healing rather than drama. It was a story of settling down, learning to trust yourself and others, and accepting the past and the associated guilt of something that can never be changed.
I love that the sex scenes were written in keeping with one partner being in chronic pain almost all of the time. Very nicely done.
I can't wait for Nick's book with the 'asshole teacher'.
ashtwhite's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
With his future ex-husband behind bars, Cam needs to start over and find a place where he and his son Finn belong. With the help of an old friend, they find a place with Adam. Adam having his own set of hurdles to overcome finds himself falling for Cam but unsure of whether or not he is worthy of finding a forever love. Can the two put each other back together while finding their own HEA? or will the ghosts from their own pasts come back and haunt them? RJ Scott never disappoints and adds even more lovable men to her cast of characters. No mountain is ever to high and no past is ever to low - another fabulous read from RJ Scott.
adammm's review
2.0
Having read this series over the course of twoish days, I find myself kind of disappointed. The strength of the first two books is that we are introduced to characters with children who suddenly find love. There is nothing crazy about their situations or really outrageous about what happens. Then we hit book 3 and now book 4 and there series has become non-stop trauma porn. In Always, Adam (introduced in an earlier book) suffer from chronic pain as a result of work (firefighter)-related injuries; Cameron is recovering from a bad, extremely public, breakup with a grifter of a husband. Trauma galore, right? Worst of all, the story doesn't really go anywhere after this. Despite getting along relatively well, Cameron's issues with trust and extraordinarily low self-esteem mess up any semblance of a relationship until so late into the book that I don't know why Adam would bother with him, frankly. They also really lack chemistry, which was a complaint I had in the third book in the series as well. Even when there were gestures toward growth, I never really cared enough for the characters to want to root for them. Overall, just a disappointing book.