Reviewed by Becca
TITLE: Fight for Me
SERIES: With Me #7
AUTHOR: Kris Jacen
PUBLISHER: self-published
LENGTH: 103 pages
RELEASE DATE: June 1, 2020
BLURB:
Sergeant First Class Remington Clemson is praying that his latest assignment in battalion operations is going to be his ticket to the promotion list. He just needs a break after the last deployment and the fallout from the investigation into the rogue platoon. Rem hadn’t been on the ground when they lost their collective mind, but the entire company felt the wrath of the commanders. If he could get the images he saw out of his mind, then maybe he could give up the alcohol.
Noah Mullvaney grew up a military brat watching his father and “uncles” deploy regularly. His mom made every house a home, but he remembers his mother’s stress with his father overseas and all he brought home with him. Losing part of his hearing from a ruptured eardrum made Noah’s life a bit more of a struggle each time they moved. He’s hoping that getting his masters at Gallaudet, will help him move beyond the little boy with hearing problems to someone that can help children like him.
When two men on different paths that are fighting to gain acceptance meet, will their individual fights push them apart or make them stronger…together?
REVIEW:
One thing I have to say first of all, is if you ever read a true military story, even if it’s fiction, you’re going to have possible triggers. And there are some in this. Homophobia, manipulation, a mission gone horribly wrong and it’s partially described, PTSD, nightmares, attacks and such. So please be careful when reading it. It can get a little hairy at times.
Noah loves his family more than life itself, but having only partial hearing due to a problem when he was 3, has left his family a little more than overbearing at times. And he’s ready for a chance to be on his own for a bit. But even on his own, he’s really not on his own because there’s some kind of family somewhere close by. When he goes by to visit his cousin for a break, he meets the most beautiful man he’s ever seen. They begin talking and things seem to be going well for a bit. Until an incident over Thanksgiving truly shows how much help Rem needs after his last deployment. And how much bullying he’s been taking on a daily basis. And he begs Noah to wait for him while he gets his head on straight. But Noah doesn’t realize how much in trouble he’s in as well, when someone who has been stalking him, makes his move. And he’s hoping he can live to truly see Rem come home.
This was a tough one. What Rem had to deal with, no one should have been put through. It was completely uncalled for and totally untrue. But because they knew Rem was gay, they were going to do all they could to make Rem’s life miserable. And they were succeeding. Even when Rem didn’t realize they were doing it. But one thing I loved about Rem from the beginning, is that Rem didn’t see Noah as a disabled person or someone that should be handled like glass. He treated Noah like a normal person. Like he still mattered, no matter what illness he may have had or still has. And for Noah, he’s perfect for Rem because Noah knows what it’s like to be in a military family and gets what Rem needs, to a point. Some things a civilian can’t totally help with, but he knew enough to get Rem down from the edge. And with his wonderful family, Rem was now accepted and had the back up and support he needed to get through all he needed to. And for Rem, it was the best things he could have ever had.
Like I said, there are some very rough moments in here. They get a little graphic to a point. So be careful if something is a trigger. But this whole series has been a blast to read and I’m glad I got the chance to.
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