Reviewed by True

TITLE: Bully Rescue

AUTHOR: Ki Brightly

PUBLISHER: Self-Published

LENGTH: 266 pages

RELEASE DATE: August 18, 2021

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The Washed-Up Fighter Who Can’t Play Nice
Peter Gaffin can be downright vicious, even while using a wheelchair. For years the former back-alley boxer has not only been terrified men from his past would exact their vengeance, but also of his sexuality. After an incident with the cops, Peter is on his way to prison. Behind bars, he won’t be able to repress his fears by being a reclusive alcoholic—or hide himself from the men who once preyed on him.

The Protective Prison Guard
Drew Greene has been working at Trident Falls Correctional for one reason: to keep track of the facility’s most dangerous inmate. The day Peter arrives at the prison, Drew’s solitary mission becomes something more. Peter gradually charms him and he wants to keep Peter safe. When he learns they share a dark secret, one that has ruled and ruined both their lives, Drew’s horror makes him even more determined to protect Peter.

Targeted by Their Past
Things look up when Peter is released from prison. Drew takes Peter home and helps him finish his long physical recovery that alcoholism derailed. Stronger and happier, Peter is ready to move on with Drew and try to repair the damage he caused. There is only one problem—Peter and Drew aren’t able to outrun their past for long. Can they come together to withstand the fallout from the truths they reveal, or will they both end up in prison… or worse, dead?

Bully Rescue portrays a hate group that has been invented. The people in the hate group are not good and are not presented as such; however, Bully Rescue does explore some of the ways individuals might enter and leave those types of harmful associations. As the author, I do not condone or support the ideologies or activities of any hate-based organizations, and this book is in no way meant to romanticize them. Please do not read Bully Rescue if you’re sensitive to this type of material.

REVIEW:

An extraordinary story about surviving and redemption, behind both sides of the bars.

The prologue is rough and anxious The story starts in 2002 where Peter was forced to fight, he’s known for streetfighting and he’s vicious, here the crowd yells for blood.

Prison guard Drew works at the Trident Falls Correctional Facility. Peter arrives at Trident Falls in a wheelchair, Drew wants to keep him safe. Drew isn’t at all like the other guards, he’s big and strong with a kind heart.

Keeping Peter safe is a hard job with some of his enemies nearby. Peter is the prey and there are a lot of hunters, they want him not only because of his violent past but also because of his sexuality. It’s all quite hopeless.

The story feels a lot of times depressing, both Peter and Drew have a dark past, there’s a lot of story about both men and what they have been through.
At some point, after a lot of events, Peter and Drew are both outside the Trident Falls walls, a new chapter could start in their lives, there’s a lot of damage to fix. Drew gives Peter all his strength and help.

There aren’t heroes in this story like good guys with no record, it’s rough and tough. We meet a lot of scum, lowlifes, guys who aren’t afraid to kill. We also meet some opposites, the ones who want to do good.
The characters felt real, complex, fighting to hold their head above the surface.
It’s not a romance certainly not in the first half, but there are romantic parts, even some sweet and it’s getting better the further in the story.
The main here is about redemption, try to do good, fix what is broken. Somehow both men raised above themselves, it was everything! There are highly emotional moments, all stunningly pictured.
The author did an extraordinary job writing this exceptional journey.
What a journey this was, unbelievable harsh at times, and thank goodness for the counterbalance, some intense moments with love.

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