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Safe Harbor

Pine Cove, Book 1

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Safe Harbor

By: HJ Welch
Narrated by: Nick J. Russo
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Robin Coal wonders if asking his straight housemate Dair to be his fake boyfriend for his high school reunion will be the worst thing he’s ever done…or the best. But there’s no way he’s going home to face his abusive ex alone, and former Marine Dair is just the protection he needs. So long as he doesn’t find out about Robin’s secret crush, everything will be fine.

Mechanic Dair Epping never expected to spend a week sharing a bed with his adorkable friend; however, pretending to be bi is easier than he imagined. He knows he’ll do anything to keep Robin safe from his ex-boyfriend, but as the chemistry between them grows, the line between fake and reality begins to blur.

Could Dair actually be bi? Even if he was, would an ex-Marine really be interested in a computer geek like Robin? When his ex’s intentions turn dangerous, how far will Dair go to protect the man he’s falling for?

Safe Harbor is a steamy, standalone MM romance novel with a guaranteed HEA and absolutely no cliffhanger.

©2019 HJ Welch (P)2019 HJ Welch Contemporary Contemporary Romance Literature & Fiction Romance Military Heartfelt Feel-Good High School Fake Relationship

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After being so excited about Thin Ice, I have now started the Pine Cove series all over again.
Robin and his friend are looking for a new roommate. Their choice falls on Dair Epping, a former Marine who now fixes cars.
Then, when a reunion for his high school comes up, Robin is less than thrilled to run into his abusive ex. The easiest solution is to ask Dair to come along. It would be even better if Dair could pretend to be his boyfriend. He could protect Robin, and besides, Dair has no idea about Robin's secret crush on him.
But what if the protective instinct turns into something more?

I really enjoyed this audiobook. The two protagonists were likeable and you just have to like them. I couldn't always understand Robin's behavior, for example when he let his ex wrap him around his finger so easily.
Dair's behavior I could understand and sympathize with and it was foreseeable that it gets complicated when feelings come into play. You could feel Dair's budding feelings right away as you listened. The chemistry between Robin and Dair is great and it sizzles right away. Dair has a huge heart, but is that enough? And what if Robin's ex wants him back?

The story was entertaining and exciting, especially towards the end, the events have overturned. But not only the main protagonists convinced me, I also liked the secondary protagonists. Robin's family is just wonderful.
I was wonderfully entertained and could not put the audio book down.

This was due to the combination of HJ Welch and Nick J. Russo. Absolutely brilliant! Nick J. Russo reads just great, he knows how to captivate the listener. He has a great voice and knows how to use it skillfully and bring the emotions closer to the listener. Great job!
Highly recommend!


Loved it! Great narration

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the narrator did an amazing job with the emotions in the book. hearing the book come to life was fantastic as I love the book. I cant wait for more books to come out for this series. Dare and Robin were so heartwarming together. I want to hear more from this family.

Wow

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This is a very good fake relationship turned friends to lovers story with lovely characters setting a very accepting town, where everyone is welcome.
Robin is going home for his high school reunion and he’s taking Dair as his pretend boyfriend. Dair is to be cover due to a troubling ex, a cover that now seems to real.
I enjoyed this one, as it showcased perfectly how sometimes things that people say and do when we younger stay with us affecting how we live our lives even if it is subconsciously. I like the progression as Robin slowly, almost too slowly realises this and begins to move forward.
Nick J. Russo has the perfect voice for this book very well done. A nice story with a little bit of angst, very enjoyable.

Good fake relationship

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My first experience with the writing of H.J. Welch, combined with a fantastic performance by Nick J. Russo, Safe Harbor is adorable. A fake boyfriend/gay for you romance with a hefty side of playful humor and even a touch of drama, it makes a wonderful audiobook.

Fans of this genre know how hard it is to create a plausible foundation, both the story and the characters have to be believable for it to work for me. Both men are in their late 20’s and are relatively inexperienced in the ways of romance. The nerd and the hunky military guy are a great pairing and both of these guys are sweet as heck.

Returning home for his ten year reunion, Robin needs a fake boyfriend to distract his aggressive ex. Drawn to each other from the get-go, it’s no surprise when his (straight) room-mate Dair volunteers for the post. As the two grow even closer, Dair’s realization that he’s pansexual is a natural progression for his character and works well in the story.

Ms. Welch introduces a host of creative and engaging characters who live in Pine Cove and I’m looking forward to finding out whose story is needs. I hope more episodes in this series are on the way!

Wonderful New Series

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I really enjoyed listening to this book.
It is a great beginning to a new series.
Awesome writing, great characters and great narration.
I can’t wait to listen to what comes next.

Awesome

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