Blog Tour, Rachel's Review & Giveaway: Never Say Never by Nicole Edwards
Never Say Never by Nicole Edwards
A Sniper 1 Security Novel, Book 2. M/M Romance
Ryan Trexler has devoted his entire life to his family’s security business. And now that he’s slated to take over the reins for the company, RT knows that his life is only going to get more complicated. Add in the fact that he’s lusting over one of the men who works for him and RT knows that there are some serious tough times ahead.
Zachariah Tavoularis—nicknamed Z—has been employed by Sniper 1 Security for a decade. Despite being known as the most loyal enforcer outside of family, Z also has a reputation of being quite the playboy, though that was based more on rumor than fact. When an assignment comes up that forces the two of them to work together, Z knows it’s time to show RT he’s not the man he thinks he is.
Can they complete the mission, despite the fact that it puts them in a tenuous situation, bringing them closer than either of them ever expected? And will Z allow RT to convince him that they can never be together, no matter how much they both want it?
RACHEL'S REVIEW~
I know, shame on me...this is my very first Nicole Edwards book, and man, have I been missing out.
Her writing style is fabulous. You don't need to worry about missing things, not being able to keep up, misspellings, bad editing. It's all phenomenal!
Her characters. yeah..there is SO much to them. This being M/M bromance we get to see the same mistakes our husbands/boyfriends make times two! LOL and we can laugh at that because we don't have to deal with it!
Ryan and Z are so perfect for each other, and the sad thing is that they had each realized it years before. They tiptoe around each other because really. they're afraid. Afraid of losing their friendship if they try at a relationship and fail. With past mistakes and misunderstandings leading the way, they make a go of it, only to fall flat on their faces in the midst of a huge operation. But Z isn't afraid to give up or give in and walk away.
~ "Y-you...you know this can never happen again, right?" RT stuttered, his voice soft, nearly a whisper.
Z pretended to consider that for a moment. "You know what my motto is, right?"
"What's that?" RT asked, his eyes briefly darting down to Z's mouth and then back up to meet his eyes.
"Never say never."
~ "Y-you...you know this can never happen again, right?" RT stuttered, his voice soft, nearly a whisper.
Z pretended to consider that for a moment. "You know what my motto is, right?"
"What's that?" RT asked, his eyes briefly darting down to Z's mouth and then back up to meet his eyes.
"Never say never."
While this is a bromance first and foremost, it's also a stellar Sniper 1 Security story and we get to see the Adorite's again...and it looks like another romance will be up and coming soon.
I really enjoyed the story, it's characters and the fluidity..not to mention the sexiness that was all about Ryan and Z. Can't wait for the next in line...and while I'm doing that, I'm hitting up Nicole Edwards backlist!
4.5 Stars
(unedited excerpt - subject may change prior to publication)
“How’s the business goin’?” Travis asked as he steered Ryan toward a booth near the front of the bar.
“Busy,” Ryan answered.
“That’s a good thing, right?”
“Of course.” Ryan smiled as they approached Travis’s wife Kylie and their husband Gage. “Good to see y’all again.”
“Same here. Have a seat.” Gage motioned toward the opposite side of the table as he slid his other arm over Kylie’s shoulders and pulled her close while Travis grabbed a chair.
Flipping it around backward, Travis straddled the seat, placing his elbow on the table. Ryan didn’t miss that Travis’s other hand disappeared under the table, likely resting on Kylie’s leg if he had to guess.
“We weren’t sure you’d be able to make it,” Travis said.
Ryan knew he could always be called back to work at any time, depending on the case, but he didn’t need to tell Travis as much. The man ran a multi-million dollar resort, so he understood. “I’m glad I could.”
“How’s Z doin’?” Kylie asked, peering toward the back of the room where Z had been pulled away by his friends a few minutes before.
“You know Z. Nothing gets him down.”
Gage smiled. “Seems he’s quite interested in you.”
Knowing better, Ryan still turned to glance in Z’s direction. He thought for sure he’d be busted stealing a look, but Z was paying him no attention.
“And you’re quite interested in him,” Kylie noted.
Ryan’s head snapped back around to face her. He was about to fire off a rebuttal, but her smile silenced him.
“Leave the poor man alone,” Travis injected. “He’s in denial.”
Ryan snorted.
“I concur,” Gage added.
“Why’s everybody gangin’ up on me?” Ryan questioned, unable to hide the smile.
“Seemed like the thing to do.” Travis took a sip of his beer.
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Nicole also writes contemporary/new adult romance as Timberlyn Scott.
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