A review by kara_hildebrand
Promises Part 3 by A.E. Via

5.0

Promises Part 3 is the third book in the Bounty Hunters series by the incredibly talented AE Via. I'm still so happy that I discovered her, I just wish it has been sooner! Her writing is always fresh, her characters funny, strong and a little vulnerable. This book has a few of my favorites: Bounty hunters and a main character who is forty-six! It's hard to find older characters in books these day and I just have to read them when I find them. Ford is an ex SEAL who hunts down bad guys. His partner, Dana, is the team watchman. He's saved his life and his brothers' more than once. He's dependable, smart and always hits his mark. He's also back with his ex-girlfriend and Ford hates that. He doesn't want to be attracted to Dana. He's too young for him. He's too good. Dana is bisexual. He's always had the hots for Ford, but he thought he was straight. But when Ford starts to act like more of an ass than usual, Dana thinks it might be because he wants him. Is that even possible? If Ford wants Dana, he's going to be available and make that happen. Dana can't stop thinking about Ford and his sexy beard and leather pants. He's big. He's strong and he's hot as hell. Ford can't fight the attraction anymore. He needs Dana. Badly. He's not looking for a quick night with him either. He wants it all. Can they be partners at work and partners at home? Will Ford trust in Dana and realize he wants all of him? I loved this story! These men. Lord help me! I was fanning myself and laughing out loud. Leather pants. Muscles. Beards. Men over thirty-five? YES! I even loved the chest hair! I mean, come on. MEN HAVE HAIR! Ford is burly and brooding, but he's also sensitive and wants a real relationship. Dana is younger, but he's mature. He's sexy and beautiful, but he thinks his past defines him sometimes. They are perfect for each other. Strong when they need to be. Asking for what they want. Showing how they feel without having to use words. This book has all the things I love about reading m/m. Two strong men who aren't afraid to show how they feel or go after what they want. But they also show their softer sides and their senses of humor. Overall it was perfect. Just what I needed! I can't wait for the next one. The secondary characters' storyline has me hooked already! Brian…my heart hurts for you and I need your story!

"But I won't chase you. I shouldn’t have to. If you want me like you say, then I'm standing right here. Why are you going in the opposite direction?"

"I've wanted to touch your body for three years, Bradford King."