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Fire and Ice

Vanguard Towers, Book 4

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By: Aiden Bates
Narrated by: Guillaume Dubois
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Summary

It hurts to love a straight guy.

Cam’s all smiles and dimples. He doesn’t have a clue what he does to me. I’ve loved the guy for years, but to him I’m just a friend.

Every time I try to move on, all I can think about is Cam.

But is there a possibility of anything more?

I’m straight. How can I love a guy?

Richie is my best friend. He’s the best guy in the world. So, why do I feel so weird when I see him out with a guy?

It doesn’t take long for me to realize it’s jealousy. Damn it. Maybe, I’m not as straight as I thought.

One kiss with Richie, and all thoughts of straight fly out the window. I want to see where our feelings take us. But will life with Richie be enough when I’ve always craved a family and a white picket fence?

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This was such a great audiobook.
it was definitely a great addition to a great series.
I can't wait to listen to more.

Awesome

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After getting to spend some time with Richie and Cam, in previous books, we get to hear their story this time. While that is the case, you do not need to read/listen to the previous books to enjoy this one. However, this entire series is captivating and fun. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed each book.

Richie is a giant of a man, and Cam called it, perfectly, when he dubbed him the ‘Gentle Giant,’ as he was a pacifist. We would later find out why that is, but in the meantime Cam wished he’d stand up for himself, against the bigot at work. Cam, having a short fuse, didn’t have the same problem. No one was talking about his bff like that. You can easily tell Cam and Richie have been friends for a very long time. Richie has also been harboring a secret crush on his bff. It’s too bad Cam is straight...or is he?

As I said, I love this series. The writing is really well done with an engrossing storyline. The characters are wonderfully flawed, easily lovable, and absolutely charming. I am completely smitten with the entire series. Aiden Bates is an easy one click author for me. I cannot get enough of his writing. Owen’s book is up next, and I’m on pins and needles waiting on it’s release.

Guillaume Dubois is a fairly new to me narrator. He has a pleasant voice. His voices for different characters aren’t that different, but I was still able yo tell who was talking. I read the book, prior to listening to it, and I had pictured Richie with a deeper voice than the one he was going. While I was surprised, I shouldn’t be. His character very well could’ve had the exact voice he was given by the narrator. Voices don’t always match body types in real life, either.

Great story!

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I am seriously enjoying this series! I loved the small issue that gets thrown in the center of these two best friends who realize they have feelings for each other. I also loved how each of the 7 brothers comes in and attacks the issue head on every single time. This book had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Narration was spot on! I can’t wait to read Owen and the good Doc’s story next!!

Edge of my seat

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Cam has always wanted the traditional family, wife and children and white picket fence. So why does the thought of his bisexual best friend Richie dating a man throw his whole world into turmoil? He’s always loved Richie as a friend, and being partners in a dangerous job as firefighters has made them responsible for each other’s lives on occasion. He’s always wanted the best for Richie, but what if the best for Richie is him? This was a great story that explored the bisexual awakening trope in a way that felt authentic – Cam’s doubts and his need to reexamine his dreams are essential to understanding his heart’s desire. There is a great cast of characters in this series, with all of the brothers and extended family. I definitely want to read other books in the series and I especially enjoyed the nuanced narration by Guillaume Dubois, who was new-to-me with this book.

Firefighters Cam and Richie heat up the Towers...

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Richie had been work partners with Cam, his best friend and fellow firefighter for eight years. Cam spent most of his time off with Richie at his apartment in the Towers. But in the whole eight years they've been friends Richie has only dated women despite being bi. When One of Richie's brothers sets him up with a date, Cam assumes its a women.
MM, bi awakening, best friends to lovers, Heat. Book 4, best listened/read in order due to most of characters being in all the books. Guillaume Dubois did a flawless job narrating this book.

It took them eight years.

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