Release Day Review & GIVEAWAY: Always by Kindle Alexander

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AlwaysTITLE: Always

AUTHOR: Kindle Alexander

PUBLISHER: Kindle Alexander LLC

LENGTH: 280 Pages

BLURB: Born to a prestigious political family, Avery Adams plays as hard as he works. The gorgeous, charismatic attorney is used to getting what he wants, even the frequent one-night stands that earn him his well-deserved playboy reputation. When some of the most prominent men in politics suggest he run for senate, Avery decides the time has come to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps. With a strategy in place and the campaign wheels rolling, Avery is ready to jump on the legislative fast track, full steam ahead. But no amount of planning prepares him for the handsome, uptight restaurateur who might derail his political future.

Easy isn’t even in the top thousand words to describe Kane Dalton’s life after his father, a devout southern Baptist minister, kicks him out of the family home for questioning his sexual orientation. Despite all the rotten tomatoes life throws his way, Kane makes something of himself. Between owning a thriving upscale Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Minneapolis and managing his long-term boyfriend, his plate is full. He struggles to get past the teachings of his childhood to fully accept his sexuality and rid himself of the doubts brought on by his religious upbringing. The last thing he needs is the yummy, sophisticated, blond-haired distraction sitting at table thirty-four.

REVIEW:

I don’t know how to begin my review without spoiling anything. Trust me, it’s hard. But I’ll do my best.

It was a good read for me with so much emotion. Coming from the blurb, I wouldn’t have guessed how the book will start and how the story will unfold. It was far from what I’d imagined.  It was a rollercoaster ride especially at the end.  And this book kind of reminded me of “The Notebook.” It’s not the whole forgetting thing. It’s the love that is so raw and intense.

Avery Adams, gorgeous, charismatic is back in his ancestral town with the plan to run for Senate. For that reason alone and his sexuality in question, he shouldn’t be doing occasional hookups. But that won’t stop him. He only needs to be discreet. But the moment he lays his eyes on Kane Dalton, his plan is thrown out the window and he flips.

Kane is a devout Christian and tries to live through its teachings. He was kicked out of their house at the age of eighteen after he comes out to his parents and with the help of Paulie, he gets back to his own feet, becoming a successful restaurateur.

I loved Kane! He had so much compassion toward his family even after what they did to him. I can’t imagine. His father I can understand, but Kane’s mother?  She should have loved her son wholeheartedly. Luckily, they don’t appear much in the story.

I also loved how the story stretches out throughout their lives with so many sweet moments. It was an amazing journey for Avery and Kane; how they build a family and cherish each one of them. And it shows that there’s nothing wrong in children being raised by gay parents.  And that’s one of the things I liked about this book, the family aspect; their close bonding as a family plus Paulie’s character who becomes more of a father to Kane.

The end was emotional. It made my throat tighten and my tears to fall but it was still fulfilling for me. I want to read more about Robert too. I hope he will have a book of his own.

This is the second book I have read from Kindle Alexander, and it was just as emotional as the first.

RATING: 4 Stars

BUY LINKS: Amazon

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  14. Book sounds very interesting and who didn’t like The Notebook?!? AND, I perfer this genre. Looking forward to reading.

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  21. I have loved all your books but my favorite so far has been Double Full – can’t wait for the next in the series. I’m really looking forward to reading Always although the Notebook made me cry. Thanks for the chance at winning a copy.

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