Andrew Grey (1)

3 Hearts

I’m very content with this last installment of the Art Series as it showcases original MC’s Dieter and Gerald, and also perpetuates the similar theme of gaining ownership of a family legacy - something I quite enjoyed the first go around.

Timothy has just inherited his late grandfather’s house, and as he contemplates what to do with it, he rekindles the friendship he had as a child with Dieter. Unfortunately, Timothy hasn’t had it easy, having had a very tumultuous relationship with his drug addicted mother, something that has brought and wrought a lot of personal pain. His grandfather was the steady force in his life, and when Timothy discovers some old coins, he feels he must honor “grampy” by officially claiming the controversial money.

Enter Joiner. He’s relatively a newbie at the law firm where Gerald and Brian (MC from book 2) work at, and he’s been tasked to help out on the case. Of course, he’s instantly smitten with the shy and timid Timothy, as his vulnerability pulls at Joiner to do whatever it takes to help him. However, Joiner discovers an unfortunate glitch in U.S. treasury history. One particular coin was never meant for distribution and is inherently the property of the government. Any previous coins claimed have always been instantly confiscated, and Joiner and Gerald must find that special loophole to prevent that from happening again.

Now I have no idea if this is really a true plausible situation or not. Regardless, this is still an interesting premise despite this being a romance. I have to say, it’s also a decent hurt comfort story, as Timothy struggles to trust Joiner and their growing feelings, trying to not to let his awful past come between them.

Overall, this was another audio win for John Solo, as I enjoyed listening to him just as much as the previous three stories. Grey doesn’t deviate from his formula, consistently bringing the sweet and sexy with a touch of good ole melodrama. Again, I appreciate this unique theme (minus the minimally connected tangent that was book 3) and I had a good time seeing these lawyers win their cases and find grand love in the process!

Thank you to the author/publisher for the audio in exchange for a honest review

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Not brilliant but good escapism nevertheless. Mostly I'd give this level of distraction and entertainment four stars but, being in a more cantankerous frame of mind right now, I felt it lacked some critical level of zing, or some gel that would make this more cohesive and believable.

Judge Andrew Phillips and Detective Clay Brown get to know each other when Clay is assigned as Andrew's bodyguard. A crim who Andrew has put behind bars is released and threatens him.

This becomes more complicated when Andrew's sister has a breakdown and Andrew takes over care of her two small children, a heart-string-pulling sidebar. I'm not against that per se! the novel does draw you in.

(Later) I've now read the 3 comments below, and it is heartening that we share the same feeling about this novel. I appreciate you taking the trouble to comment.… (more)

Andrew Grey, Mary Calmes, and Amy Lane have teamed up to deliver their own interpretations of Fate, Fortune, Luck, and Chance...whatever name you choose to give the whims of existence that fit into and drive your life. Three Fates, is three very unique stories that all spin one common story: men who find love thanks to the benevolence of those agents of the breathtaking adventure that we call life. These are thoroughly charming paranormal fairy tales where "Fate" delivers a Prince, a contemporary setting with a romantic Jump. The enchanting tale of perspective and opportunity takes place in "Believed You Were Lucky". These three of my favorite authors drew me into their stories and made me just want to stay there. Cheyenne and Prince Arthur; Cass and Raz; Hake and Leif...each of these men learned to trust in the formidable and sometimes tenuous balance between fate and free will, and in the process also learned to receive the blessings gifted to them by those possessed of the wisdom to successfully manipulate the weave of the very fabric of life. Accepting and embracing the inevitable is what these stories are about, though they say it all in far more eloquent ways than I ever could. Some of the mythology was new to me, but interesting. The stories would have still been exceptional even without the "Fates". Good job, Andrew, Mary & Amy!… (more)

I liked these two MCs together. They seemed to be what they needed. Ben just wants to be free and safe. He doesn't want anyone else hurt. Ashton won't stop fighting until he is safe and free. Ben is driven by fear, Ashton by insecurities concerning his leg. There was almost too much time before the action. Then it was so easy for them to infiltrate the farm. I didn't like that, the cameras and all that equipment was apparently useless? I wanted to shake Ashton too sometimes, he's this great guy but he thinks he's less because of an injury. It is a had thing to get past when he is faced with things he's loved that he can't do and the constant pain but he has to. Overall, I enjoyed this book. It's not perfect but it's good.… (more)