A review by isalaur
Safe Harbor by H.J. Welch

fast-paced

4.0

I enjoyed this first book in the series and look forward to reading more. The town of Pine Cove sounds wonderful.

Robin is a successful software designer who suffers from a self image problem. Dare is a former Marine, current mechanic who moves in with Robin and his friend Peyton. He is looking for a sense of be,ongoing he’s been missing since his break up and since leaving the Marines.

When Robin has to go home for his ten year class reunion and Peyton suggests Dare go with him as his fake boyfriend to keep Robin’s ex away Dare agrees hoping it will bring he and Robin closer as friends. Robin is nursing a big crush on Dare so while he agrees he’s worried.

As always happens with this trope things progress from fake to real and it is a very sweet journey. I loved Robin’s family and friends in Pine Cove. The story element with the ex is an interesting peek into some of Robin’s issues. The crisis moment is gut clenching and the resolution is wonderful. I loved the book’s ending and it makes me look forward to the next books even more.