Troubled Waters

Pine Cove, Book 2

By: H.J. Welch

Narrated by: 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.

Emery and Scott are combustible together!!

Awesome Narrator!! I loved the story as it unfolded  and how well the emotion of the different scenes were brought to live by his narration in this story. 

Delightfully steamy m/m romance with a bit of suspense and awesome characters. I have been waiting for Emery's story since reading the first book in this series and i was not disappointed.  I really liked the MC's and found the story-line engaging.  The writing flowed and i enjoyed seeing glimpses of people we have met previously.

Emery and Scott are combustible together and i loved the creative ways they found to communicate with each other.  Lots of fun and yet these guys also learn to communicate.  There are several miscommunications and that seemed fitting with their experience with relationships.

This is the second book in the Pine Cove series and can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story.  I personally really enjoyed the first book and would recommend both to you for your pleasure.

Emery is more than meets the eye!

Emery might be a spoiled brat and diva but there is so much more to him than meets the eye. I'm so glad we got his story early in the series because he intrigued me right from the beginning. Scout is the perfect man for him, patient and loving. These two had quit a few hurdles to get past, some external to the relationship and some internal between the two of them but the angst level was not overwhelming at all. The story flowed well in my opinion and the narration was well done by Nick J Russo. I feel that his narration of this series improved in this installment. Definitely looking forward to the next book in this series.

Another Wonderful Pine Cove Story

After a one-night stand, where Emery doesn’t remember Scout, the two re-meet when Scout becomes Emery’s bodyguard/personal security while Emery is dealing with hate mail and death threats. But the two get closer the more time they spend together, and Scout reminds Emery of their first encounter. But can Scout continue to keep Emery safe while their feelings continue to grow?
This book was a little different than the first of the Pine Cove Series, a little darker, with Emery’s threats but I liked the way the author brought them full circle. I do wish that there was a little more of Emery’s friends or people from the town involved in the story, but liked seeing more of Swift and Ava. It was also nice to see the reasoning behind Emery’s behavior (not that anyone needs to defend it), but it allows us a view into Emery’s mind and behaviors that I wouldn’t have thought before.
Nick J Russo did a truly amazing job bringing Emery ad Scout to life. His character voices allow you to really get a picture of the characters and the story! I can’t wait for more from this little town!

So good!!

I’m loving this series. The first book was good, but this one was so much better. I loved Emery and Scout‘s story and of course the narration was great. Love Nick Russo’s voice. So excited to start the next book!