Gideon's Gratitude

Love in Mission City, Book 5

De: Gabbi Grey

Narrado por: Michael Dean

Gideon

When my marriage fell apart, and I lost custody of my kids, my world shattered. My own fault, all of it, from the pills I was taking to how badly I handled the court case. I retreated to my grandparents’ old home, shut the door, and hunkered down with my Labrador Retriever, Lucky. Life is rough, and the constant construction noise from the mansion going up next door will truly be the end of me.

Archer

I've never met the man living next door until a storm forces me to take refuge with him. Gideon's skittish, generous, and oddly endearing. I’m dismayed the construction of my post-divorce home has been so upsetting for him, but there’s little I can do to ease that distress. What I can do, though, is use my skills as a talented divorce attorney to help with the most painful part of his life, the unfair custody arrangement that keeps him from being with his kids.

Gideon’s Gratitude is an small-town, opposites attract, hurt-comfort gay romance about a former longshoreman who believes he’s broken and the lawyer who believes there’s life after divorce.

©2025 Gabbi Grey (P)2025 Gabbi Grey

New beginnings and healing for Gideon and Archer

Two very different men… one adrift, the other broken. I love how their unexpected meeting leads to positive changes for both of them. I identified strongly with Gideon and his pain, both physical and otherwise, and loved seeing him pursue the life he wanted. Archer represented the strong, dependable lover that a man like Gideon needed, even if there was a chink or two in his armor … I love reading that couple dynamic with hurt/comfort. Mission City being what it is, there were appearances by many of its residents, and I’ve come to know and love them all. Narration by Michael Dean is top notch.

Gideon and Archer

My heart broke for Gideon. He screwed up, and there seems to be no end to the consequences. Hopelessness and depression are his only companions. Archer's big, boisterous, invasive family made me smile. He's trying to create an escape from them without any success. I loved how insightful and sure-minded he is regarding Gideon. It doesn't take any time at all before he's all in. Gideon is his person, his other half. Helping bridge the gap between Gideon and his ex proved that he would do anything to heal Gideon's heart.
Highly recommended author and series

Wonderful

This was an interesting and wonderful story, the author was amazing and the narrator was spot on . Loved it

Healing, Hope, and One Very Good Dog

I really enjoyed this book! I haven’t read any of the other Mission City books (aside from the prequel Archer’s Awakening), but I absolutely loved the little mountain town and its close-knit community. You definitely don’t need to have read the others to follow this one—but I’ll for sure be going back to catch up on them now!

This story really highlights the power of a strong support system. We meet Gideon at a very low point in his life—he’s trying to rebuild from rock bottom and tends to keep to himself. Meanwhile, Archer, still recovering from the events of Archer’s Awakening, moves into the house he’s been building right next door (even though it’s not exactly move-in ready). The two form a quick, meaningful bond and help each other heal in their own ways.

Also, I’m a total sucker for a great dog in a story, and Lucky was the sweetest boy!

Michael Dean did a fantastic job with the narration. Just a heads-up—you’ll want to pay attention to POV shifts, especially if you pause mid-chapter.

Overall, this was such a great read and a lovely first glimpse into Mission City! I’m hooked.

Overcoming Your Past!

I had so many emotions for Gideon. None of us are perfect and I completely related to trying to turn things around but not having the strength to do so on your own. Archer and Gideons connection became very powerful. I loved Michael Dean's profound narration of these emotions!

My heart goes out to both Archer and Gideon

I really enjoyed this book and also the pre-Novella. Seeing where both archer and Gideon from and how hard they worked towards a better version of themselves was really nice to listen to. Like always, Gabbi rise, wonderful stories, full of emotion and heart, also Michael did such a wonderful job of boiling both archer and Gideon in a different way that you didn’t realize you were listening to the same person. Truly enjoyed this book. This is a must listen audiobook.

Mission City

Mission City provides that right amount of solitude. But it also brings those looking for solitude coming out of their shells. This is another story that shows trouble characters learning to grow outside their four walls. Let's them hurt be comforted. Micheal Dean brings the right cadence to this story (although not a great Irish accent - thank goodness that was a short part).

Misty Eyes

I had misty eyes a few times during this story! Gideon's circumstances and what split he and his ex- husband up were so sad. He was living on disability in the home that was left to him by his grandparents, when Archer knocked on his door during a storm. Archer was checking out his new home, which was under construction next door when a tree fell across his SUV. Archer is bi, but had not been with a man for over 20 years. But broken Gideon spoke to him in a way that he hadn't expected. This grumpy- sunshine romance is absolutely worth the listen!

This one rocked

I thought this audiobook was stellar. I loved that the author showed the struggle that each of these main characters had and were going through. It is a nod to the fact that you can heal and fall in love again.

Great story

After listening to the prequel to this book, I couldn’t wait to hear the whole story. I was so intrigued about Archer and Gideon after their noise complaint issue.

Who would have guessed that they would become each other’s world.

I felt so bad for Gideon. The fact that he lost his children and was in constant pain was so heartbreaking. To not be taken seriously about his suffering was beyond painful.

I understood the ex husband’s anger about what happened but for him to not give Gideon a second chance was heartless.
I’m just glad Archer was there for him during the most difficult time of his life.