Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Thirst for You

SERIES: Beyond the Cove #2

AUTHOR: Jaclyn Quinn

PUBLISHER: self-published

LENGTH: 258 pages

RELEASE DATE: April 10, 2019

BLURB:

What happens when thirst becomes an obsession that can’t be quenched?

Forty-year-old Zachariah Taylor prides himself on being the overprotective older brother of seven. He owns a successful bar, Zach’s Bar and Grill, in the quiet town of Riverside Falls and loves the life he’s built for himself. But as his siblings move on and find their forever partners in life, he’s starting to feel less and less needed—not to mention old. Suddenly, he’s finding it even harder to ignore the younger man who has pursued him for years, but the twelve years separating them is something Zach can’t seem to overlook.
Twenty-eight-year-old Drew Belford has been in love with the stubborn Zach Taylor for seven years. Sure, he was a kid when they’d first met, but what Zach is determined to ignore is the man Drew has become. Drew, however, is just as strong-minded and refuses to let Zach use their age difference as an excuse to disregard the attraction burning between them. He doesn’t need an overprotective older brother—he needs Zach.
When Drew begins to get unsettling messages from an unknown person, Zach feels helpless in a way he’s never felt before. How can he protect Drew from someone he can’t find? The thought of anyone hurting Drew unleashes years’ worth of pent-up desire Zach has had for the younger man. Is his thirst for Drew enough to protect him from the danger lurking in the shadows, or will the threat of the unknown be enough to dowse the spark of love between them—and silence Drew forever.

REVIEW:

Holy crap, this book took a turn I was SO not expecting! But it was so damn good. Wow. I’m still blown away. The characters turned out to be completely different then what you expect at first. There’s so many layers to them. I’m sad, though. I saw the sneak preview of the next book. I’m glad about who it’s going to be but I REALLY am ready to hear the story of a certain cop…..and hopefully two others? Lol. Anyway. This is one dynamite book. Totally blew me away.

Zach has always been the big brother. Literally and figuratively. He just has this overwhelming need to protect and care for his family and those he loves. Sometimes he goes a little overboard, but it’s done in love. As we remember with Eli. He just wants his loved ones happy. And he’s noticed, they all are really starting to settle down, and it’s made him look at his own life and the man that loves to drive him to the breaking point of insanity. Drew can’t help it. He’s been in love with Zach for years. And it’s taken years for Zach to really notice him for him, and not the kid he thinks he is. But Drew only wished he had paid more attention before the trouble started. Being stalked and threatened wasn’t the highlight of Drew’s life, but when Zach realized what he could really lose, he couldn’t hold back anymore. And was ashamed at how he made Drew really feel. But now that he’s made the decision to Drew his, he may not be able to keep him. And alive.

Zach. The gentle giant. Fierce and protective. But gentle as a lamb when he needs to be. Don’t let it fool you, though. He can throw down. I adore him. Yeah, he can be a bit overbearing, but he honestly does do it out of love. And in this case, fear as well. It saddens me at how little he thinks of himself, sometimes. He really wants to be a part of Drew’s life, but he’s scared Drew would get tired of him because of his age. I hate that. Even as an older man, he’s still a good man and a catch. Thank goodness Drew is stubborn as hell lol.

Drew is stubborn. He’s waited for seven years for this man, he’s not giving up now. Maybe. Zach has pushed him pretty far with everything going on, and Drew has taken a lot. A whole lot. Sometimes you just have to throw in the towel. But he doesn’t want to. And Zach has surprised him, so maybe it will work out. But then again, with what he’s dealing with, he’s never been more afraid in his life.

It’s amazing the things we take for granted, until we lose or almost lose them. You’d think with the lesson everyone had to learn in book 1, Zach would have kind of gotten it. But, sometimes it takes others a bit longer.

This book will take you for a trip. Make you realize what you have. Or don’t. I really loved the way things have turned. Well, to a point. You’ll see what I mean. It’s a devastating thing but hopefully turns out for good down the road. It’s well worth the ride. I’m really hoping three certain men can get it figured out.

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