Cocktails and Books
Written on Jul 12, 2015
I enjoyed this book. I don't think I've ever NOT enjoyed a Stormy Glenn story. She writes with such detail. Even though the books aren't very long, aLOT of stuff is packed in there.
"Better Than Good" is the sixth installment of the "Cade Creek" series...which I LOVE. The characters are beautifully written and have depth. They're fleshed out. Lots of books in series' have quickie characters who, while likable, seem kind of shallow because there's not much time to give them "life". Not here. The men of Cade Creek are special.
Ok...I got off topic. Let me get back to "Better Than Good". Here's a quick rundown. Harvey is a former biker who now owns a bar and grill in Cade Creek. Things are going great for him. One night, a table full of bikers are causing trouble, and when he goes to see what is going on, he finds a high ranking member of his former MC. This man is keeping a young man named Joey captive as his "boy". He abuses him, passes him around to the other men, and they do terrible things to him. He means so little to them that the man offers Joey to him in exchange for a round of free drinks. Harvey takes the deal so he can save Joey from more torture.
That's it. The rest, you have to read yourself. Harvey is incredible...one of my favorites. He feels such an intense attraction to Joey, but not just in a romantic way. He wants to save him and protect him. He literally wraps his arms around him and holds him as he sobs. I felt like I was in the room watching these events unfold. Joey is confused about the situation. He's been treated so badly for the past year that he isn't sure if he could trust Harvey.
This is a love story above all, but I should mention that it's also very sexy. The first time Harvey called Joey "Baby", my heart started beating a little faster, and it continued to pound the first time they make love. It WAS lovemaking...not just f*&%ing. It began tentatively, but it grew into passion that neither man could deny.
"Better Than Good" has lot of excitement and a bit of violence. It's not in your face, and it is an important part of the story, and there is a twist that I honestly didn't see coming. THAT really impressed me because I'm usually very good at guessing the twist. Bravo, Ms. Glenn!!
As I mentioned above, this is the sixth book in the series, but it can be read as stand alone. There are crossover characters, but you won't be confused. Please consider reading all of the books, though. It's a great series. I recommend it to all of my friends who are into MM, drama, excitement, and well...hot sex. Go get them!!
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