Overall afflicted 1 & 2 are three stars. I would have preferred that it was one novel instead of two small books. Plus reduce some of the love scenes. I found myself skimming through these scenes looking for actual plot. ( )

Overall afflicted 1 & 2 are three stars. I would have preferred that it was one novel instead of two small books. Plus reduce some of the love scenes. I found myself skimming through these scenes looking for actual plot. ( )

I really don't know what to say about this series except that if you haven't read it you should. I loved everything about this book, and the previous book as well. I've never read anything by this author before, but I will definitely be putting him on my must buy list. I have two more of his books on my currently reading list that I am going to start reading next. I can't wait to start them.

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This review applies to both books in this mini-series, as it's quite difficult for me to separate the stories when they are so strongly intertwined. I bought this book solely because one of the heroes is blind, and I have a weak spot for blind heroes and was in the mood for a gay romance story.

I absolutely adored Hunter who is such a strong and self-reliant hero, despite having been protected and nearly suffocated by his mother's love before in his life. He has fought long and hard to become the independent man he is today, living alone in the city and owning a successful audio book production company. One evening he hooks up with Dillon, a professional male escort, and what started out as a very expensive 250$ night of great sex, soon turns into something more neither man has expected.

Brandon Shire does an excellent job of showing me Hunter's way of experiencing the world. He learns and assesses a lot of things by smell and hearing. He doesn't know what Dillon looks like when they start off their relationship but desires him because of his smell.

Dillon nowadays is a successful escort, but started out as a lowly street hustler after having been kicked out by his parents when they were told of his homosexuality.

Dillon and Hunter are an unlikely pair but as the story progresses, it is wonderfully portrayed that each can give the other what they need to blossom and grow stronger. I go with a solid B for this book and recommend it to anyone who loves gay romances with wounded heroes. B
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This book had everything that I loved about the first book. I think what I enjoyed the most about this book is that both men make mistakes, but they always come back to each other. The author doesn't waste time making up angst to give us conflict, but continues from book one with the how Hunter and Dillon deal with making their new relationship and life together work.

We see how Dillon's past job and his family come back to affect his life and his emotional state, while Hunter has to accept how his life will change now that Dillon is in it. Through all of this change they come to learn that the constant will be their love and trust with each other.

Also always, Shire writes exciting sex scenes that are hot, sexy, and emotionally driven. There is a scene with rain that is so amazing and it makes me realize that I certainly do not take advantage of the world around me.

This book also made me realize that I need to appreciate my husband and all the things that he does to enrich my life. And we should always count our blessings!

Such a well written book and a really nice author.
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