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tsuyoi's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review against another edition
5.0
Once again Annabeth Albert not only gives us the best in MM romance, but this time she adds in the perfect amount of intrigue and mystery surrounded with a storyline and setting that will just melt your heart. Knox and Monroe might seem like an unlikely pair, but even with their age gap the two are a perfect combination in what is best in the other. A wonderful read.
jengirlreads's review against another edition
4.0
Bring Me Home is a sweet and sexy age gap romance between a man freshly retired from the navy at 41 and the 23-year-old son of his best friend.
Monroe is back in his small hometown in Oregon, after retiring from the navy and inheriting his aunt’s historic home. But he’s eager to start his new life in a big city — once he can get the house in shape to sell. Trouble is, he’s terrible at DIY, but his best friend has a solution: his son, Knox. He needs a place to stay after graduating college and before heading off to graduate school in the fall, and he has years of remodeling experience. He also happens to be the man that Monroe shared a scorching kiss with — and wants to again. But besides the problem of his best friend and their age difference, they’re both going in different directions. Neither can deny their feelings, but can this be anything more than a summer fling?
This is book one in the Safe Harbor series, and in typical Annabeth Albert fashion, it’s a fantastic start. I loved Monroe and Knox; despite their age difference, there’s not the usual power imbalance. Knox is great at things that Monroe has no clue about, and he wants to take care of everyone. These two actually talked to each other like adults, and felt their way through to their HEA as they both figured out what they really want from life. There are great secondary characters and set-ups for the next books. Definitely recommend.
Monroe is back in his small hometown in Oregon, after retiring from the navy and inheriting his aunt’s historic home. But he’s eager to start his new life in a big city — once he can get the house in shape to sell. Trouble is, he’s terrible at DIY, but his best friend has a solution: his son, Knox. He needs a place to stay after graduating college and before heading off to graduate school in the fall, and he has years of remodeling experience. He also happens to be the man that Monroe shared a scorching kiss with — and wants to again. But besides the problem of his best friend and their age difference, they’re both going in different directions. Neither can deny their feelings, but can this be anything more than a summer fling?
This is book one in the Safe Harbor series, and in typical Annabeth Albert fashion, it’s a fantastic start. I loved Monroe and Knox; despite their age difference, there’s not the usual power imbalance. Knox is great at things that Monroe has no clue about, and he wants to take care of everyone. These two actually talked to each other like adults, and felt their way through to their HEA as they both figured out what they really want from life. There are great secondary characters and set-ups for the next books. Definitely recommend.
mycozycornerreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
mnhockeymomreads's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes with the dads best friend trope it can feel like they are with each other for revenge. This is not that. Monroe and Knox have such a deep connection. The love and care about each other at a soul deep level and their love is so beautiful.
Knox is an old soul with deep deep roots in his small town in Oregon. While the pressure from others to explore the world and live a grand life, he longs for his quiet hometown near those that he loves the most.
Monroe is fresh out of the military and found himself in his old hometown for a brief stint to fix up his aunts house to sell. Once he sells the house he will be off to live in the big city.
Chance brought Monroe and Knox together, but there was nothing that was going to keep these two apart. I wasn't prepared for this book to be as emotional as it was. I cried several times. How Monroe and Knox love each other is perfection and how they were able to be themselves with each other. If you like small towns, found families, a little mystery, flirty banter, and guys who can't keep their hands off each other this book is for you!
Knox is an old soul with deep deep roots in his small town in Oregon. While the pressure from others to explore the world and live a grand life, he longs for his quiet hometown near those that he loves the most.
Monroe is fresh out of the military and found himself in his old hometown for a brief stint to fix up his aunts house to sell. Once he sells the house he will be off to live in the big city.
Chance brought Monroe and Knox together, but there was nothing that was going to keep these two apart. I wasn't prepared for this book to be as emotional as it was. I cried several times. How Monroe and Knox love each other is perfection and how they were able to be themselves with each other. If you like small towns, found families, a little mystery, flirty banter, and guys who can't keep their hands off each other this book is for you!
mamasmutsalot's review against another edition
3.0
This was a middle of the spectrum book for me. It was enjoyable but I didn't fawn over it. However, I'm like irrationally pumped for the next book in the series.
This story follows Knox and Monroe as they learn the meaning of found family and trust. The basics of their relationship were so friggin sweet, it'll give you a tooth ache.
I felt like some character development was missing as far as Knox being pushed aside for the majority of his life by his parents. I really, really disliked the way Rob treated him and felt that all the way to my core. It makes me sad that it was never addressed and no one ever pointed out the depth that Knox was being taken advantage of by the people who "love" him. It made him having Monroe that much sweeter because Monroe saw him for who he was the entire time.
This story follows Knox and Monroe as they learn the meaning of found family and trust. The basics of their relationship were so friggin sweet, it'll give you a tooth ache.
I felt like some character development was missing as far as Knox being pushed aside for the majority of his life by his parents. I really, really disliked the way Rob treated him and felt that all the way to my core. It makes me sad that it was never addressed and no one ever pointed out the depth that Knox was being taken advantage of by the people who "love" him. It made him having Monroe that much sweeter because Monroe saw him for who he was the entire time.
laul's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
meghannf's review against another edition
3.0
DNF at 38%, lost interest in the characters and story...
kevinscorner's review against another edition
4.0
Bring Me Home is a charming small town, age-gap MM romance and a series starter following different pairings from the same town. Monroe is a retired Navy lieutenant/NCIS agent who just went home to fix up and sell the old house he inherited from his aunt while looking into some cold cases for his old best friend, the current chief of police. Knox is home for the summer after graduating from college and is staying with his dad’s old best friend to help fix up his ancestral home. Instant attraction turns to a secret summer fling and turns into more as they catch feelings for each other. But is there a future for two men at different stages in their lives with plans that will send them apart?
While real life age gap romances are iffy at best for me, it just works here. It helps that Knox is 23 to Monroe’s 41, and there is no imbalanced power dynamic between them. It could even be said that Knox is nearly always the instigator and more dominant of the two in his pursuit of Monroe. The chemistry is apparent, the romance is spicy, and the guaranteed HEA comes wrapped in a bow. That’s not to sya that there aren’t any struggles. They have to contend with how their relationship will be seen by their friends and family, the divergent tracks of their lives, and the insecurities that come with being from different generations of the LGBT community.
*I received an eARC as part of a book tour.
While real life age gap romances are iffy at best for me, it just works here. It helps that Knox is 23 to Monroe’s 41, and there is no imbalanced power dynamic between them. It could even be said that Knox is nearly always the instigator and more dominant of the two in his pursuit of Monroe. The chemistry is apparent, the romance is spicy, and the guaranteed HEA comes wrapped in a bow. That’s not to sya that there aren’t any struggles. They have to contend with how their relationship will be seen by their friends and family, the divergent tracks of their lives, and the insecurities that come with being from different generations of the LGBT community.
*I received an eARC as part of a book tour.