Safe Place
Rainbow Place, Book 2
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Safe Place
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Narrated by:
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Hamish Long
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By:
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Jay Northcote
About this listen
Where do you go when your home is no longer a safe place?
Alex is about to turn 18 and is firmly in the closet. He’s been biding his time, waiting to escape to uni and finally come out away from the oppressive influence of his homophobic father. When he flunks his exams, he’s stuck in the small town of Porthladock - and what’s worse is that he’s working for his dad. The only thing that makes it bearable is Cam.
Cam’s comfortable with his bisexuality, but he doesn’t broadcast it. Young, free, and single, his social life revolves around playing rugby and hanging out with his mates. He’s attracted to Alex, but with the six-year age gap, Cam’s wary of getting involved. Plus, he thinks Alex needs a friend more than he needs a lover, and as their friendship grows, Cam decides he’s not willing to risk ruining it for casual sex.
When Alex’s dad finds out about his sexuality, Alex is suddenly both jobless and homeless. He finds work at Rainbow Place, the local LGBT-friendly café, and Cam lets Alex stay in his flat for a while. But Alex would rather be sleeping in Cam’s bed than on his sofa. With them both living under one roof, their feelings for each other grow stronger, and the sexual tension is hard to ignore. Will giving in to it ruin their friendship and complicate things for Alex even more?
Although this book is part of a linked series, it has a satisfying happy ending and can be enjoyed as a stand-alone.
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The attraction between Alex and Cam was immediate and obvious in Book One, but Cam was wary because of Alex's age. When this is no longer a problem, the next stumbling block is who Alex's father is. I love how Alex responds in a quite immature fashion, which then sets of a domino effect that leaves him homeless. It is all just so real. Once again, strong emotions are invoked by a character...Cam this time...but he eventually redeems himself. Between the author and narrator, I live these books, which is just as it should be.
The next book, Better Place, is already downloaded.
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And therein lies the deliciousness of this story: the yearning looks, the slow build UST. All helped along by two engaging MCs. Alex is all young and earnest, Can is older (by 5 years) and scared of losing Alex's friendship if they start something.
I love Rainbow Place, the sense of found family, and all the amazing characters.
And the narrator does an excellent job, instilling the story with a sense of newness and wonder.
Lovely.
Adorable coming of age story
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Jay's second in the series
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Needless to say I thoroughly enjoyed the story of Alex and Can and Rainbow Place.
Their romance was a slow burn and I actually thought a couple of times that it wouldn't go anywhere but preserver for the HEA.
Lots of characters in this book and twist and I have to say that Hamish once again does this book justice as the Narrator.
I do need to ask though did Jay watch East Enders about 20 years ago, might have to email him and ask....
Once you read or listen you may also ask the question.
Would happily read again and recommend.
Brilliant Audio Book
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This tells the story of Alex and Cam,who we meet briefly in Rainbow Place.
As always Hamish Long has done a brilliant job of bringing these characters and their story to life.
Jay Northcote's writing is superb and the story had my attention straight off the bat.
Alex,on the verge of turning eighteen and firmly closeted,is bidding his time. Waiting to escape from his homophobic father by going to university and finally coming out. But,his plans are shattered when he flunks his exams, leaving him stuck in his small town and working for his father. Cam is his only shinning light.
Cam,comfortable with who he is, thought he doesn't broadcast it,is young,free single. With his life revolving around playing rugby and hanging out with his mates he's happy. His attraction to Alex is instant,but,with a six year age gap and a bad relationship in his past,he is reluctant to be anything more than friends.
I don't want to give spoilers for this story. That being said I would like to recommend you dive in to find out if Alex and Cam come together and gain their happily ever after.
Beautifully written, expertly narrated romance.
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