The Cowboy In Unit E

Mockingbird Place Series – Book 2

By Kris Cook

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Synopsis

The good news is the most gorgeous cowboy I’ve ever seen is moving in next door to me. The bad news? He’s not alone. Hanging on his arm is a very pregnant woman. Are they a couple? It sure looks like they are. So not only is he not gay, but he also has a girlfriend, or a wife, or whatever. Just my luck.
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21-year old Trace Cotton is an artist who never shows his paintings to anyone. When cowboy Luke Wagner moves into Mockingbird Place with a very pregnant Ava, Trace believes he must fight his attraction to Luke since he’s taken.
When Ava collapses outside Trace’s apartment, he comes to her rescue. Things aren’t what they seem on the surface, but when Trace finds out the truth will it be too late for a chance at something real with Luke?
Warning: contains hot showers with singing, two sexy men kissing, and sexual situations taking place in a 10-unit Mediterranean complex filled with college-aged hotties.

Tina’s Review

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Judging a Book by it’s Cover: Another busy, colorful cover. Skyline at dusk or dawn shown below two fully-clothed men arranged on opposite sides above. Synopsis is interesting, yet vague enough to need more. I’m not a fan of this series’ covers, but thankfully I’m willing to NOT judge a book by it’s cover.

Looking Deeper:
Trigger Warning: Scenes of past Child Molestation / Sexual Abuse of a Minor revisited as flashbacks and retellings: Not graphic, but enough to make you fully aware of what happened with no lingering doubt.
First-person POV from alternating perspectives.
Trace is attracted to the cowboy who just moved next door with a very pregnant woman at his side. He’s not a home wrecker, so he tries to bury his feelings for Luke, up until Luke kisses him one morning. Luke’s an outstanding, selfless man… he was willing to quit his job on the ranch and take time off from the rodeo circuit to see Ava through school, her pregnancy and the upcoming baby. Loyalty and Honor is tested when Attraction and Emotion tempts and tries even the most stubborn of men. Miscommunications and a hellava lot of baggage on all ends are brought to the table in this one. Both lead men are likeable in their quirks, attributes and flaws. Their chemistry is magnetic. We’ve met several of the secondary characters in “The Marine in Unit A”, but there are a few new characters in play. Dialogue and interaction are very good and feel natural. The plot is very good and the flow is smooth and fluid. There were some conflicts, but they were quickly resolved – sometimes almost too quickly. Predictability was rather low, only one key point was predicted, but it did not really detract from the story. The conclusion is solid for out main characters and provides an exciting glimpse into the third book the series and I cannot friggin’ wait for it!!! I love the residents of Mockingbird Place & the newest resident’s got me scratching my head, but I imagine his story will eventually unfold for us. I’m hoping Tony gets a story soon, too! Yes, I recommend the series. Smokin’ hot and smart men who are not afraid to expose their feelings or get in touch with their emotional side. Well done, again, Mr. Cook! I look forward to the next book – impatiently!

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Though starting in straight erotic romance, Kris’s total focus now is on gay romance. When asked why recently, his answer was “My muse finally came out of the closet. Isn’t it about time? I’ve been out since I was twenty-five.”
A voracious reader, Kris loves many genres of fiction, but this writer’s favorite books are romances that are edgy, sexy, with rich characters and unique challenges. Kris’ influences include Anne Rice, JR Ward, Lexi Blake and Shayla Black.
Last year, Kris married the love of his life Stephen.

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