Charlie’s Rainbow by Victoria Sue
Rainbow Key: Book Two
Eventually being diagnosed with reactive attachment disorder as a child, difficult didn’t even begin to describe the nightmare of Charlie’s life. Escaping the drug-induced limbo he existed in and running from his alcoholic mother and despotic grandfather, he finally finds some peace and a home on Rainbow Key.
Noah is also running, even if he doesn’t realize it, and the guilt he feels over his brother’s suicide chases him no matter where he goes. When he meets and falls for Charlie, he finally thinks he might have the chance to make a home and a future with the adorable man, except he doesn’t realize that the secret that Charlie is hiding is the one thing that he fears the most.
And not even a chance of mending their future can heal the scars of Charlie’s past.
4.5 stars!
I really love this series by Victoria Sue. The characters are memorable not only in their flaws, but their inner strength and protectiveness of each other. While you probably could read this book as a standalone, I would recommend reading Joshua's Rainbow first, not only because it is a fantastic book, but there is a continuing story about the evolution of hotel and it's inhabitants.
Charlie has lived on the island for several years now. He paints gorgeous murals in the hotel and helps as much as he's able. He has a really hard time with touch and interacting with strangers, but volunteers to take charge for a few days so Joshua, the owner, can make a trip with his partner.
Noah is supposed to be on his honeymoon, but his groom stood him up at the altar. Angry, he decides to take the honeymoon trip he planned to get away and lick his wounds. The hotel is just about to have its grand opening, but he'll be the only guest currently, giving him the space he wants.
Charlie and Noah get off to a rocky start. Accidents and Charlie's issues cause Noah takes these awkward interactions the wrong way. Eventually, they both start opening up a little and find that they like each other's company. I really liked both Charlie and Noah. Considering Charlie's family and past, he is doing well and starting to flourish. I liked how patient Noah was with Charlie, understanding, not pushing, and that he helped Charlie find a new path to follow once his murals were finished. I liked that Noah, once past his anger at his ex, started to really think about their relationship and what he really wanted out of life. Although there was one point in the story that I was considering the possibility of decking Noah, a fictional character, I was happy to see that the blunt question from Matt helped Noah set himself straight.
This story has some of the most beautiful lines I've read in a story about being in love and a partner that I have read in a while. I would share them with you, but I want you to discover them yourself as you read this wonderful story.
*** Copy provided to the reviewer for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
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