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A review by kevinscorner
Make Me Stay by Annabeth Albert
4.0
Make Me Stay brings us back to Safe Harbor with a new central gay couple. Prof. Holden, disabled ex-cop turned true crime podcaster, has been investigating the cold case disappearance of an old friend’s mother. When clues point to a deep lake, it brings him to retired Navy SEAL professional diver Cal for help. After offering Cal a room to stay in his home, Holden accidentally discovers him in a compromising situation, leading to a proposition and romance.
Holden and Cal are both men carrying some heavy baggage. In each other, they are able to be their authentic selves as they work through their issues—Holden’s tendency to use humor as a crutch and Cal’s attachment issues after the loss of his dive partner. With the added light kink, this second book is certainly spicier and hotter, but it does remain just as charming and cozy. It’s also always refreshing to see to middle aged people finding love in this landscape where most stories are focused on young love.
*I received an early evook copy as part of its release tour
Holden and Cal are both men carrying some heavy baggage. In each other, they are able to be their authentic selves as they work through their issues—Holden’s tendency to use humor as a crutch and Cal’s attachment issues after the loss of his dive partner. With the added light kink, this second book is certainly spicier and hotter, but it does remain just as charming and cozy. It’s also always refreshing to see to middle aged people finding love in this landscape where most stories are focused on young love.
*I received an early evook copy as part of its release tour