Title: Heartward
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Standalone
Genre: M/M
Contemporary Romance/ Gay Romance/ LGTBQA
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: Nov 12 2019
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print (1st
Edition)
Blurb/Synopsis:
He doesn’t know that home is where his heart will be….
Firefighter Tyler Banik has seen his share of adventure
while working disaster relief with the Red Cross. But now that he’s adopted
Abey, he’s ready to leave the danger behind and put down roots. That means
returning to his hometown—where the last thing he anticipates is falling for
his high school nemesis.
Alan Pettaprin isn’t the boy he used to be. As a business owner and council member, he’s
working hard to improve life in Scottville for everyone. Nobody is more
surprised than Alan when Tyler returns, but he’s glad. For him, it’s a chance
to set things right. Little does he guess he and Tyler will find the missing
pieces of themselves in each other. Old rivalries are left in the ashes,
passion burns bright, and the possibility for a future together stretches in
front of them….
But not everyone in town is glad to see Tyler return….
A soft poke on the shoulder woke him, followed by another.
Then a giggle and footsteps on the floor. Tyler kept his eyes closed, listening
for another giggle and waiting for a pounce. When it came, Tyler held Abey as
he tugged him up onto the bed, to much laughter. It had taken months to hear
that expression of joy, and it rang in Tyler’s ears as the most wonderful sound
on earth.
“I heard you,” his mother said as she cracked the door open.
Abey immediately stilled, grew silent, and then buried his
face in the covers.
“That’s your grandma. She’s really nice. I promise.” Tyler
held Abey closer and waited for him to lift his face out of the blankets. “It’s
okay.” He sat up and lifted Abey along with him. He went right to him, burying
his face in Tyler’s neck.
“I’m making you something to eat,” his mom said quietly.
“Thanks. I’m going to get him cleaned up, and then we’ll be
out.” He held Abey tightly and grabbed some of their stuff. He had gotten used
to doing a lot of tasks one-handed, and once his mom had gone and closed the
door, Abey let Tyler put him down. Tyler grabbed some fresh clothes and things,
then headed to the bathroom with Abey.
Tyler got Abey washed up and helped him dress. Abey wanted
to do it himself, which took three times as long, but Tyler could be patient
and was relieved that Abey was acting a little more like a normal
three-year-old. “Are you hungry?”
Abey nodded.
“Grandma is making us something to eat.” Tyler knelt down
right in front of him. “Your grandma is very nice, and she is going to love you
a lot. I promise.” God, he wished he knew if Abey understood him at all. Most
of the time, he talked but thought all of it went right over Abey’s head. Not
that he could blame him. This entire situation was difficult for both of them,
but all the change for Abey had to be overwhelming his young mind.
Abey hugged him around the neck, and Tyler lifted him up.
Few things in the world were as rewarding as those hugs. He carried Abey out of
the bathroom and back to the bedroom, where Tyler changed quickly and took Abey
into the kitchen.
This was a fun romance between two men who needed each other. The romance was heightened with a mystery and suspense. Tyler was a strong character who became a single father to a sweet little boy and his reaction to Alan was perfect. They were a great match for each other even if Tyler sometimes took matters into his own hands. The mystery was interwoven to keep the pace of the book quick and added the conflict it needed. I really enjoyed this story as I saw the love grown between the men, but also as I tried to figure out the mystery as well.
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Andrew’s hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and
leaving his dirty dishes 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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