Reviewed by Becca
TITLE: Above and Beyond
SERIES: Bronco’s Boys #6
AUTHOR: Andrew Grey
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 193 pages
RELEASE DATE: March 10, 2020
BLURB:
When Salvatore Adruccio finished his time in the military, he moved on to a life of good friends, cold drinks, and hot men. His job as a bouncer at Broncos is fun and drama-free, at least until sexy but secretive server Elliot Hastings catches his eye.
On the run and in possession of evidence that could expose his stepfather for the dangerous and powerful criminal he is, Elliot doesn’t want to draw anyone else into his troubles. But when a thug catches up to him and Salvatore fends him off, he decides Elliot needs his help, even if he won’t admit it. Attraction quickly heats into passion, but Elliot is wary of commitment when he might have to drop everything and run at any moment. The only way they can be together in all the ways they want is to take out the threat posed by Elliot’s stepfather and his underworld ties.
And Salvatore intends to do just that.
REVIEW:
I think I read somewhere that this is the last of the series and I have to say, I’m kind of sad about it. I’ve grown to love these guys and all the different personalities that come with them all. The way they’ve been through stuff, but they’ve fought and stuck it out and came out better for it. They’ve proven time and time again that those that are often thought weak have become the strongest of all and the survivors. Not to say that Bull and the ‘alphas’ of the bunch haven’t had their share of horror stories that leave them with nightmares. But there’s just something about them all. And they proved, true change can happen with anyone, and you can teach an old dog new tricks.
In this story, Salvatore, one of Bull’s security and ex-military and black ops, finds the man of his dreams. But there’s something off about Elliot and he wants to know more. And what he doesn’t expect, is that it’s come to their front door awful fast and Elliot is ready to run again. And after being there only a week, Sal knows something is very wrong. As everyone teams up to show Elliot they have his back, Elliot reveals what he knows and what he’s done. He’s stolen important information from his step-father and doesn’t know who to trust. Because he’s just found out that even his friends have betrayed him. But the ultimate betrayal comes when he finds out there’s a hit out on his life and the one person he never thought would turn on him, did. So Elliot is trying to hold it together while his life is falling apart and Sal is trying to hold him together for all he’s worth. But it’s up to Elliot to decide whether to fight or flee. And Sal hopes it results in him staying put with him.
You know, I know this is a fictional story, but it truly never ceases to amaze me the gall and evil that some people are. And as cynical as I am, that’s saying a lot. Because even though this story is fiction, there’s a lot of truth to it in this world we live in. I feel for Elliot. I feel for Sal too in what he had to go through. Being in the military was no picnic for him either and it left it’s scars. Thankfully Sal had help to overcome a lot of his and learn his triggers and now he’s trying to pay it forward to Elliot. Only with Elliot, his motives are a little more selfish as he truly wants to get to know the young man. The one man that has captured his heart like no other. And he’s been in love before. But to him, Elliot is everything and the right thing to do, even if he didn’t care for Elliot, is to take these guys out. Because Elliot isn’t the only one being hurt. But again, it’s a story that shows that those considered weak are the ones that are strong and come out ahead. And Elliot proved more than once, he was far from weak.
I’m so sad this is the end. But it’s good to leave on a high note. These boys found family where they thought they had none. They found hopes and dreams where they thought all were shattered. They picked themselves up and with a little love and help, they fought and survived. Not only survived, but thrived. I’m glad I got the chance to read this series. It’s truly been an adventure.
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