Sapphire Spring

Sapphire Cove, Book 2

De: C. Travis Rice

Narrado por: C. Travis Rice, Nazanin Nour

Under his pen name, C. Travis Rice, New York Times bestselling author Christopher Rice offers tales of passion, intrigue, and steamy romance between men. The second novel, SAPPHIRE SPRING, once again 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.

Naser Kazemi has never met a problem a good spending plan couldn’t fix. But working as the chief accountant for his best friend’s resort isn’t turning out to be the dream job he’d hoped for. It doesn’t help that his fashion designer sister is planning an event that just might bring Sapphire Cove crashing down all around them. When the wild party unexpectedly reunites him with Mason Worther, the gorgeous former jock who made his high school experience a living hell, things go from bad to seductive.

The former golden boy’s adult life is a mess, and he knows it’s time to reform his hard partying ways. But for Mason, cleaning up his act means cleaning up his prior misdeeds. And he plans to start with Naser, by submitting to whatever the man demands of him to make things right. The offer ignites an all-consuming passion both men have denied for years. But can they confront their painful past without losing each other in the process?

©2022 Christopher Rice. (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Emotional

Absolutely fabulous story. C. Travis Rice has written a great group of characters that I’ve really come to care about. I don’t usually go for bully romance, but in Sapphire Spring the story begins years after the bullying took place and becomes more about redemption. The story is emotional, sweet and funny but it also shows the negative effects of bullying, stereotypes, verbal abuse and addiction. It went much deeper than what I was expecting and also had an element of suspense at the end.

Because this is essentially a romance, I did get a very satisfying HEA. It was an emotional journey to get there and was a journey I wouldn’t have wanted to miss.

Good narration by Chris Rice and I enjoyed the addition of Nazanin Nour.

Phenomenal narration of a story that feels real

I'm so happy Christopher Rice ventured into romance. His storytelling is superb, featuring intricate writing, in-depth character development, and a thorough exploration of complex topics. He approaches subjects and situations meticulously and reverently, leaving nothing to chance.

Sapphire Spring is an MM second-chance, redemption romance. Naser Kazemithe comes face-to-face with Mason Worther, who bullied him all through high school, while at an event at Sapphire Cove, the exclusive resort in Southern California where he works.

Facing the past is never easy, but Naser is not the scared kid and insecure teenager he used to be. When an opportunity for payback arises, Naser sees beyond Mason's façade and recognizes he is also a victim. Mason's story is heartbreaking, marked by an emotionally abusive father, substance abuse, low self-worth, and an utter sense of loss.

Naser, too, has complex family dynamics magnified by cultural differences, which make his story so much richer. Both have demons and fears to face. Mason doesn't rush into his recovery and bears his soul for others to see. His growth and introspection throughout the book are mesmerizing, making him feel real.

The audiobook is a real treat, made perfect by Christopher Rice's narration. It just gives Sapphire Spring an extra layer of awesomeness.

Romance can be comp!dictated

Twists and turns in the plot like a path along a perilous cliff. Sun bathed forbidden love takes flight.

This is a ten for me!

This book in the series had me blubbering and nose running quite a few times. To me, this is a testament of the talent of the writer and narrator. Fair warning, this one touches on topics that can be hard, but is cathartic.

LOVE THIS BOOK

I'm just over half way done and I'm already sad for it to be over. I like one even more than the first one, and I really liked that book. At first I was a bit sad when I realized Connor and Logan were not going to the main characters but WOW I'm not mad or sad about that anymore. I highly recommend giving this book a listen. I was up wayyyy to late last night listening to it. Christopher does an amazing job narrating. I know queen Anne is proud.