A review by readingnesting
Finlay by Lark Taylor

adventurous emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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I’d been skirting around the edges of life while telling myself it was enough. And it wasn’t. I’d been stable, but not happy. Content, but not fulfilled. Safe, but not satisfied.
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Two men. Hurt in their own way. Finlay was in love with his Alpha's wife. When she died, he grieved secretly and silently.  He moved on,  but not really. 
"I don't really know what to tell ye. I'm just...in a rut." Logan snorted. "A rut is one thing. You're in a fucking ditch."

Chester has his wounds from a previous relationship. "I'd been so fucking weak. Six foot three and built like a brick shithouse, and I'd let that man bend and manipulate me as easily as a paper clip."

This book struck a cord in me from the beginning.  Grief. It was beautifully written. The flowers and the ritual stuck out for me. It gave grief and healing space. It doesn't mean the pain is gone,  but instead of being stuck, it flows.

To see these men finding each other,  was beautiful. Hurt/comfort, definitely. It is soothing to me to see accepting, healthy,  sweet love, after suffering. 

The book is funny and spicy too:
"The bell rang over the door and my head shot up. It was Reid. And, sadly, only Reid. Not sadly, I berated myself sternly. Distance is needed from Finn, remember? An inner part of me, one I'd thought long dead and buried, whined back. But he's so pretty. And sexy. Think of all the muscles we could lick."

I was waiting for this book. And it delivered! But now I am again on familiar ground,  wishing for the next book! I love the Lark Taylor universe. I was giddy to see Lucifer's sons and their mates again in this book.  Can't wait to get Evan and Reid's book! 

Representation: body diversity,  mental health,  grief, healing from domestic abuse.