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For the first time New York Times bestselling author Christopher Rice writes as C. Travis Rice. Under his new pen name, Rice offers tales of passion, intrigue, and steamy romance between men. The first novel, SAPPHIRE SUNSET, transports you to a beautiful luxury resort on the sparkling Southern California coast where strong-willed heroes release the shame that blocks their heart’s desires.
Logan Murdoch is a fighter, a survivor, and a provider. When he leaves a distinguished career in the Marine Corps to work security at a luxury beachfront resort, he’s got one objective: pay his father’s mounting medical bills. That means Connor Harcourt, the irresistibly handsome scion of the wealthy family that owns Sapphire Cove, is strictly off limits, despite his sassy swagger and beautiful blue eyes. Logan’s life is all about sacrifices; Connor is privilege personified. But temptation is a beast that demands to be fed, and a furtive kiss ignites instant passion, forcing Logan to slam the brakes. Hard.
Haunted by their frustrated attraction, the two men find themselves hurled back together when a headline-making scandal threatens to ruin the resort they both love. This time, there’s no easy escape from the magnetic pull of their white hot desire. Will saving Sapphire Cove help forge the union they crave, or will it drive them apart once more?
“I don’t want to be with someone I’m not afraid to lose.”
REVIEW
All it took was on sizzling kiss and Logan and Connor were gone for each other, however, the timing just wasn’t right for them. Logan had just started a new job and he wasn’t about to risk losing it, no matter how strong of a connection he has with Connor. Five years pass and Connor is back at the resort and their paths cross again….
Logan is ex military and a beast of a man, yet when it comes to Connor he is big ol’ softie who is protective of his guy. I love how much these guys are care about each other and despite what happened in the past and the time apart the chemistry they have never seemed to fizzle. They had some things to work through, but being forced together again it is bound to all come out at some point.
The beginning of their story started out a little slow for me, but it did pick up a little bit when Logan and Connor started to reconnect with each other. I loved their interactions and their connections. Plus, the secondary characters were a great addition, especially Logan’s dad. He was hilarious with some of his comments.
If you’re looking for a MM, second chance, workplace romance this is one to check out.
