Friday, October 30, 2009

Brier’s Bargain


Title: Brier’s Bargain
Author: Carol Lynne
Publisher: Total-E-Bound
Publisher URL: http://www.total-e-bound.com/
ISBN: 978-1-907280-28-3
Genre: {M/M} Contemporary, Gay
Rating: 5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Scandalous Minx

Brier Blackstone is ready for the people around him to see him as a man, regardless of the brain damage he received as a small child. While he understands their concern, he cannot help but to feel hurt by their lack of faith in his abilities. The one good thing about his life is finding love with bodyguard Jackson Benoit. When he learns of Jackie’s injuries in the line of duty, Brier is sure there is only one thing that can get his lover back home, prayer.

Jackie knows he is a fortunate man. He has a man who loves him, good friends and a secure job. He refuses to wallow in misery over his injury and wants to enjoy life once again.

Brier wants to be a better man and if that means facing his past demons, he is willing to do so. Jackie wants to be a better lover and friend to the man who controls his heart. Will the two men find a middle ground before it’s too late?

Carol Lynne starts the new Bodyguards in Love series with a bang. Brier’s Bargain takes us back to the men we’ve come to love and delivers Brier and Jackie’s story. It was nice to see Brier take a stand. With each new event, he took a firmer stand and you could feel his emotions pouring off the pages. His tenacity proved the naysayers around him were wrong. While I could understand his brother’s way of thinking, I was truly ready to kick him in the knee a time or two. Jackie’s fear of losing Brier touched me. The story proves you can find love if you look past a person’s shell and learn to look at their heart. And Brier has the biggest heart and a deepest devotion to those he cares for. I found this story a joy to read and look forward to the next installment in this series.

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