Reviewed by Amber

TITLE: Black & Bluhe

SERIES: Out of the Blue #2

AUTHOR: R.J. Jones

PUBLISHER: Self Pub

LENGTH: 178 pages

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Grayson Black has never forgiven himself for not saving his identical twin brother, Jet, from a savage beating at their father’s hands ten years ago. Jet’s near-death never would have happened if Gray hadn’t been so focused on his boyfriend at the time. He has sworn to take care of his brother ever since. Gray can’t afford a distraction from his self-imposed mission, the type of distraction presented by the gorgeous blond showing up at their gigs.

Kris Larson is a firefighter with the San Francisco Fire Department. Since splitting from his girlfriend, his favorite way to spend nights off is watching the Black Brothers play in the bars of the Bay Area, especially the guitarist. But it’s not until the brothers are left homeless after a fire at their apartment building that Kris has the opportunity to know the real person behind the brooding façade.

Gray fights his attraction to Kris, but with a meddlesome twin who just wants him to be happy, it’s a losing battle. Before Gray and Kris can have a lasting relationship, though, Gray must learn to forgive himself, let go of the past, and lay more than one demon to rest.

REVIEW:

You know what? I’m really enjoying the hell out of this writer. It’s remarkable to me because book 1 in this series came to me randomly, but I really liked it and the characters were so deep and full, I fell in love. Anticipating book two was a sweet torture. I really liked Kris in book 1, even with everything that happened so I couldn’t wait to see what his story entailed. And while, I really loved Gray, he also bothered me, very much. At times I felt he was completely unfair, uncaring and completely selfish to a man that not only gave his heart but also his time, home, and security. I tried hard to put myself in Gray’s shoes, to feel what he felt, to understand his position and I really tried but I felt his reactions were so over the top. Kris proved himself so many times but Gray kept on breaking him apart and that was really hard to swallow. BUT, that did not take away from how much I really did enjoy the story. Both books have really captured my attention from the get go and held onto it…

Grayson Black has a violent, troubled past, a past that almost caused the death of his identical twin brother, Jet. Gray is so tormented by the past that it naturally affects his future. Jet, however, wants nothing more than for Gray to live his life. Jet wants Gray to have love, happiness, and peace. But Gray doesn’t think he deserves any of that.

Kris Larson is a firefighter. Recently he broke up with his girlfriend realizing he’s wanting more of the male side of his bisexuality. Going to bars after his shifts has put him into contact with the Black Brothers who work at the bars as musical entertainment.

Surprisingly enough a fire tears through the Black brothers apartment and Kris’s unit is the one that is called. Kris, noticing that they will be homeless offers them sanctuary in his apartment.

Kris, having fought his attraction so long to Gray wants to give in so badly. Gray, never wanting a relationship to distract him from his brother tries his hardest to ignore his hearts pull to Kris.

This is the epitome of the battle of wills. There is so much back and forth that you will get whiplash but it’s the good king of whiplash. The kind that you actually want and it’s only because this author is that good. You want pain and hurt because the author writes it so well. This is such a great book. This author is so good. You don’t need to start with book 1…but I can’t think of why you wouldn’t. They both are really good…recommending the WHOLE series!!!!

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