Troubled Waters

Pine Cove, Book 2

De: H.J. Welch

Narrado por: Nick J. Russo

Scout Duffy doesn’t know what’s worse. The fact that his scorching one-night stand is his bratty new client, or the fact that he doesn’t even remember Scout. But beneath all the bravado, Scout can see Emery is terrified, and he’ll do anything to protect him from his attacker. If only he would lower his walls and let Scout into his heart as easily as he lets him dominate in the bedroom...

Being out and proud his whole life means Emery Klein has never been safe. But now, his charity work and social media fame have put a target on his back from bigots, and his friends force him to hire a private bodyguard. Emery doesn’t need to be judged by some straight former boxer, but his attraction to the gorgeous hunk is insatiable. When Emery finally recognizes Scout, they can’t keep their damn hands off one another, if only for as long as Scout’s in town.

There’s a reason Emery never looks too closely at the men he sleeps with, just like there’s a reason Scout lives out of a suitcase in motel rooms. Will two men hiding from hurt realize the love that could heal them both is right in front of them? Or will Emery’s attacker take everything before they have the chance?

Troubled Waters is a steamy, stand-alone gay romance novel with a guaranteed HEA and absolutely no cliff-hanger.

©2019 H.J. Welch (P)2019 H.J. Welch

Loved It!

I really enjoyed this fast paced, action packed romance. Emery and Scout are combustible together. Their chemistry jumps off the page. I liked how their relationship evolved. They grew to trust and love each other.
This book had drama, humor, steam and romance. The characters are interesting and likeable. The story was entertaining and definitely kept me glued to the book.
I loved listening to Nick J Russo bring these guys to life!

Bodyguard Romance

Troubled Waters is the second book in the Pine Cove series, a contemporary romance series set within a small town. This book can be read as a standalone, but I think it works best being read right after the first book. I loved the bodyguard/forbidden-love tropes mixed in with an action packed plot with a dangerous mystery. The romance was spicy with some really hot steamy moments. This was a fun addition to the Pine Cove series.

Yes to all this!!

I absolutely love Emery and Scout!! They are a perfect match and their chemistry is HOT. I love how sassy Emery is and how Scout is such a caring take charged guy. Nick J Russo does another fabulous job with this narration. I couldn't help but love this story even more. Absolutely my favorite so far in this series.

Sooo good

I love, love, love snarky, bratty characters paired up with gruff ones. Emery and Scout are one of my favorite couples!! This audio was so good. Nick J Russo narration was on point! Highly recommend this series!!!

Nice story

I received an ARC of this audio for my honest review. This story finds Emery, an outspoken LGBT activist and social media influencer, who is unapologetic to himself in every way but is also receiving homophobic death threats and Scout who is his bodyguard and was also a faceless one night stand that Scout doesn't remember. There is a lot of miscommunication and misunderstandings that lead to one having hurt feelings and the other with confused emotions. When the threats escalate, Scout steps up to protect the stubborn Emery, leading them to form an agreement.

Fun adventure

I enjoyed this book when I read it for the first time and I loved it when more in audio format. Nick brings the boys to life and makes them even better. Emery is an experience that is not to be missed. He emotes so well and doesn't hide anything except his fear.
Scout might have been hurt by Emery and his own silence, but once he opens up he refuses to be ignored.

Excellent story!

Emery was a cute and fun character in the first book, so I enjoyed getting to know him more. On the surface, he is a drama queen diva, but there is so much more depth to him. He is getting death threats and seems to have a stalker. His friend convinces him that he needs a bodyguard, and who shows up but the faceless guy he was with the night before. Scout remembers Emery, but Emery never really looked at faces in an attempt to distance himself from others. They had chemistry for sure. Right off the bat, they seemed to gel with each other and that scared them both. Scout wanted to be able to focus on his job and Emery didn't want to get attached or have feelings for anyone. Luckily, these guys realize that communication is important, Scout helps Emery with his stalker situation, and they get an HEA. I really enjoyed the story. There were elements of mystery, action/drama, mild kink, and heat. It was the perfect balance for a story.

I did a re-read of this using the audiobook, and Nick J. Russo did an awesome job! The character's voices were great, and I fell in love with them even more than I did on paper.

I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC provided by LesCourt Author Services

How a nice voice make an amazing book even better...

As I already loved the series, I don’t want to sound so biased when saying this, but hearing it again in the smooth voice of Mr Russo made the story about Scout and Emery even better. In my opinion the best parts of the book are the romance part, the hot scenes and how they got together. However Ms Welch is an expert including between the love story the topic of the manner the LGBTQ community is treated and the need for safe places for them rounding up the plot so good that we got a wonderful story full of hope and happy endings after all the adversity. Great acting voice for a wonderful story!!!

Never a dull moment in Pine Cove!

I loved loved loved this book! Seriously, I already fell in love with Emery in the previous book, but he's so much more than the fabulous, sassy brat he presents to the world. Scout he's the perfect balance of caring, protective man and a slightly kinky, naughty hunk.
Scout's job as Emery bodyguard brings them together and simultaneously seems to always drag them apart... finding balance isn't easy...
HJ Welch really mastered writing Emery's character, they're just everything!
Nick J. Russo is great at giving life to this wonderful couple!

Must listen

Emory and Scout were awesome together. This series is addictive and wonderful. Nick does an amazing job with the voices in this book. He has a way of making you feel everything your characters are going thru. Which is a truly wonderful talant to have.