“CRAFT BREW is a fast-paced, suspenseful novel that will take you on an emotional thrill-ride from beginning to end. I couldn't stop turning the page to find out what happened next!” — Hailey Turner, bestselling author of the Soulbound series and Metahuman Files series
“I loved this book. In the second installation of the Trouble Brewing series the relationship between Nic and Cam is stretched to breaking point, as Nic’s troubles circle ever closer and they have to delve into Cam’s past. Layla Reyne infuses the story with all her trademark action scenes and taut plotting, but she never loses sight of the romance at the centre. This is both hot and touching, and remains the spark that totally lights up this series.” — Lily Morton, author of the bestselling Mixed Messages series
Release Date: E-Book and Audio – October 8; Paperback – October 30 Publisher: Carina Press Genre: M/M Romantic Suspense Tropes and Themes: Workplace romance, forced proximity, friends-to-lovers, coming out Book Synopsis: Assistant US attorney Dominic Price is staring down the barrel of his father’s debts. The bull’s-eye on his back makes him a threat to everyone he cares about, so when his lover wants to go public with their relationship, he bolts. Not because he isn’t in love—he can’t stomach the thought of putting Cam in danger. Kidnap and rescue expert Cameron Byrne is determined to figure out what trouble Nic is running from, but devastating news from home brings him back to Boston and to the cold case that has haunted his family for two decades. Shoving aside his pride, he calls Nic for help. Together they search for answers, navigating the minefield of Cam’s past. But when they get too close to the truth, Cam must use every skill in his arsenal to save the man he loves…before it’s too late. All links: Carina: http://bit.ly/2luKFZr AMZ: https://amzn.to/2NVKiUB UBL: https://books2read.com/craftbrew/ Teaser Excerpt:
He took the steps two at a time, but ground to a halt inside the door. Across the cabin, Cam stood by the mini-bar, arms braced on the polished wood, torso heaving with deep, labored breaths. Nic glanced over his shoulder; Aidan and Jamie hadn’t emerged from the terminal. Stealing a moment, while he still had a chance, he crossed the cabin and wrapped his arms around Cam from behind.
Cam stiffened at first, but after another hitched breath, he relaxed into the hold, and Nic hugged him tighter, same as he’d done earlier. He nuzzled the nape of his neck, inhaling deep. “I wish you’d let me go with you,” he whispered.
So I can make sure you come back.
Cam’s “I do, too” was so quiet Nic barely heard it.
But it landed like a kick to his chest.
“Then why—”
Cam rotated in his arms, silencing him with a quick, hard kiss. “Please wait until I get back to move on Vaughn.”
Maybe he was worried about the mess Nic’s family was in somehow reaching his in Boston. “Is that—”
“Your turn to be quiet and careful. I can’t be there dealing with my family and worrying about you back here. Just wait to make any moves, please.”
Nic nodded, because at least Cam was talking about returning. “Okay, we won’t move on Vaughn until you’re back.”
Cam lifted his hands, framing his face. “And think about telling Aidan, at least about the mole inside the Bureau. And go to Moore. I trust him.”
“Shh, Boston.” Nic laid his hands over Cam’s. He was rambling again, worrying about him and Vaughn instead of what was truly terrifying him. “Don’t worry about me,” Nic reassured him, making up for the earlier lost opportunity, as best he could. “I’ll fly under the radar. I’ll be safe. You worry about your family.”
“You are—”
Using Cam’s own moves against him, Nic kissed him quiet, silencing the demanding flutter of his own damn heart as well.
“Call me if you need me,” Nic said. “I’ll be on the first plane out. Or I’ll phone a friend again, if need be.”
**Copy provided to the reviewer via NetGalley for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.**
Craft Brew is Book two in Layla Reyne’s Trouble Brewing series. This series must be read in order, and the first one must be read before this one. Seriously. If someone tells you differently, they are wrong. ;) I think for maximum enjoyment you should have read the Agents Irish and Whiskey series before this one, too.
The first book ended with Nic and Cam being in a good place, but any reader of Reyne’s should know not to get comfortable in that feeling. I have loved Nic from his first introduction in the previous series and this series doesn’t change that love. I liked Cam coming into this book, but didn’t love him. This book changed that and we got to see Cam, all sides of him. We learned Cam’s dark secrets and more of his life.
And we learn Cam’s heartbreak and his past with his missing sister. This storyline was heartbreaking and I kept thinking: maybe there’s a chance. Don’t get me wrong, if the author had handled it differently I would have been annoyed because it just wouldn’t have been believable, but I was willing to accept it. I loved seeing Cam’s time with his family, even more so when he got his act together about Nic.
This story ends with a HFN ending but Nic and Cam are in a good place, again. I know some of what Nic and Cam are facing so I’m not expecting a sweet, easy HEA from them in the next book. Anything these two men have in life will be hard fought. But, those are all good things and Nic and Cam will come out stronger and I’ll love them even more.
Rating: 5 stars!!  4.5 stars
Loved visiting Nic and Cam again! Their chemistry is great and even with them both being a bit bullheaded, their dynamic is actually pretty sweet. Getting to know these guys, I felt a lot more connected to them in this book than I did in book one. In book one, we were still getting to know them as MCs but in this one, we could focus more on everything else that was going on. This book was nerve-wracking, exciting, emotional, sexy and sweet all wrapped up together. My heart broke a bit for Cam and his family but I also really appreciated the closure the author gave them.
We are still left with questions unanswered that I know we will see addressed in the next book. The author lays everything out really well and gives good detail within the story. I did not feel like I was playing catch up when reading this book, even though there are a few different storylines that you have to follow.
I loved the way this book ended! The author reiterates those unresolved storylines and also reiterates the love that Nic has for Cam. Now I want more!!
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
 About Layla Reyne: Author Layla Reyne was raised in North Carolina and now calls San Francisco home. She enjoys weaving her bi-coastal experiences into her stories, along with adrenaline-fueled suspense and heart pounding romance. When she’s not writing stories to excite her readers, she downloads too many books, watches too much television, and cooks too much food with her scientist husband, much to the delight of their smushed-face, leftover-loving dogs. Layla is a member of Romance Writers of America and its Kiss of Death and Rainbow Romance Writers chapters. She was a 2016 RWA® Golden Heart® Finalist in Romantic Suspense. Author Links: FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216903272072959/ BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/layla-reyne Amazon: https://amazon.com/author/laylareyne Newsletter: https://www.laylareyne.com/signup Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/laylareyne/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laylareyne/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/laylareyne/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/laylareyne/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/laylareyne Giveaway: Win 1 of 2 e-copies of any back catalog book by Layla Reyne! a Rafflecopter giveaway |
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