Hey guys! Welcome to my stop on the Fire and Water Blog Tour hosted by RBTL Book Tours. Click here to follow along with the full tour schedule.
Title: Fire and Water
Author: Andrew Grey
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 15th 2014
Formats Available: eBook & Print
Source: Copy for Review
Purchase: Amazon | B&N | Dreamspinner Press
Synopsis:
Officer Red Markham knows about the ugly side of life after a car accident left him scarred and his parents dead. His job policing the streets of Carlisle, PA, only adds to the ugliness, and lately, drug overdoses have been on the rise. One afternoon, Red is dispatched to the local Y for a drowning accident involving a child. Arriving on site, he finds the boy rescued by lifeguard Terry Baumgartner. Of course, Red isn't surprised when gorgeous Terry won't give him and his ugly mug the time of day.
Overhearing one of the officers comment about him being shallow opens Terry's eyes. Maybe he isn't as kindhearted as he always thought. His friend Julie suggests he help those less fortunate by delivering food to the elderly. On his route he meets outspoken Margie, a woman who says what's on her mind. Turns out, she's Officer Red's aunt.
Red and Terry's world collide as Red tries to track the source of the drugs and protect Terry from an ex-boyfriend who won't take no for an answer. Together they might discover a chance for more than they expected - if they can see beyond what's on the surface.
I haven't read too many M/M romances but plan to start, and Andrew Grey is a wonderful author for me to start with. Fire and Water is just one of many books he has written, and I definitely plan on reading more of his novels. When I checked out his page on Goodreads, I was impressed with the number of books he's written! I'm so glad to have been introduced to this author.
Red is a delicate soul which sharply contrasts with his hardened physical build and presence. He's such a good guy and has faced terrible tragedy with losing his parents and dealing with people's reactions to his disfigured face. He's been living an isolated life, keeping his distance from other people out of fear they'll judge him based on his appearance, which most do.
Terry is younger than Red and less experienced in life overall. He's left a bad relationship behind him, but his ex just won't let go. He's extremely attractive and knows it, using his looks so far to get what he wants in life. Once he meets Red however, he begins to question the choices he's made.
Red and Terry make a good match, cheesy at times, but I thought they were good for each other with Terry bringing out a braver side of Red and Red bringing out a less judgmental side of Terry. I enjoyed Fire and Water quite a bit and would have have rated it higher than a four but felt the characters rushed into a physical relationship before they got to know each other. I had been hoping their attraction would simmer for a while longer while they learned more about one another.
I love Andrew Grey's writing style and am looking forward to delving into more of his titles. I recommend Fire and Water to anyone who enjoys M/M romance and to anyone who is looking to start reading the genre as long as you don't mind the characters jumping into a physical relationship. I think you'll agree with me that Andrew Grey is an author you'll want to read more of like I do.
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About the Author
Andrew grew up in western Michigan with a father who loved to tell stories and a mother who loved to read them. Since then he has lived throughout the country and traveled throughout the world. He has a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and works in information systems for a large corporation.
Andrew's hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and leaving his dirty clothes anywhere but in the sink (particularly when writing). He considers himself blessed with an accepting family, fantastic friends, and the world's most supportive and loving partner. Andrew currently lives in beautiful, historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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I'm glad you enjoyed your introduction to this author, Jennifer. I like the sound of the story. And since I'm doing the LGBT challenge, I just might pick it up to add to my collection. Great review!
ReplyDeleteI hope your 2015 is off to a great start, my dear!! Are y'all freezing there? Sorry about your Bengals. :( I was rooting for them. Hope things are going well. Enjoy your weekend!
I hope you like it! I'm not kidding - he's written a TON of books. I was really impressed when I took a look at his Goodreads profile.
Delete2015 seems to be very exciting so far! I just got a new job writing for a website called The Inquisitr, so now I'm a PAID writer (woo hoo!!), we got some money from our credit union, and my husband got a really nice raise! We're in some serious debt right now, so this is going to help us get back on our feet in a few months.
The weather has been super bad, and we're supposed to get an ice storm tonight. Janie only had school for part of a day on Wednesday, so she's basically been off school for three weeks now!!
Thanks, Brandee! Guess we're a one-and-done team again this year. I'm hoping next year we get farther than just one playoff game. And I'm sick that the Steelers are the AFC North Champions this year. Hate the Steelers! I'm getting more settled into a schedule, and I'll be commenting more now that the holidays are over. :)