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Standing on a cold, high bridge in the middle of nowhere is actually progress for Jack Demar. Nevertheless, exhausted, aching from both physical and mental bruises with no food, no coat, no real life to speak of, he stares into the rushing water below and can’t help but wonder...what is the point of going on?

Jack is on the run from Trevor, an abusive ex-lover, when Sam Wyndom, the police chief of the tiny town of Stonefield, shows up. Sam feeds him, gives him a bed and shelter, and offers him time to heal. Even so, Jack is still surprised how strongly he’s attracted to the tall, handsome, and muscular lawman. After two years with Trevor, he thought that part of his heart was long dead. But it hardly matters what he feels, since he knows he can’t stay in one place too long.

Sam is content taking care of his town. Sure he’s alone, but that doesn’t mean he’s lonely. Still, his tiny town doesn’t offer up much in the way of potential partners—until Jack shows up. Suddenly, Sam will do anything to get Jack to stay, which means he will need to show the frightened and abused man he can be trusted to protect him.

But Trevor isn’t finished with Jack yet. With a little bit of detective work, he’s going to find him...and then Sam will have to work extra hard to keep Jack safe...

 

 

NOTE: This book was previously released with Silver Publishing in March 2014.

 

Book Review

When Jack Demar, from 'Saving Jack' by Hurri Cosmo, decides to leave his lover Trevor, he knows he's literally running for his life, but a man can take only so much abuse, so much belittling, and disrespect before he rebels or is totally crushed or worse. Fortunately for Jack, he runs into a knight in shining armor in the form of Sam Wyndom, police chief. Jack is frightened and untrusting. His experiences with law enforcement haven't been good; but there's something about this man that attracts Jack to him and he sincerely hopes that he is only interested in saving him.
 
Sam doesn't exactly know what to do with the young man he finds standing on a bridge in his town, but from his beaten and disheveled condition, he obviously needs help. Sam should make sure he was up to no mischief and sent him on his way, but something about him gives Sam pause. His protective nature takes over and he puts the rules aside and takes him home, feeds him, and gives him a place to sleep. His gut tells Sam that this young man is in danger and lost and it overrules his reason and makes him want to keep him safe. This random act of kindness turns out to be much more when Sam begins to have deeper feelings for Jack, in fact, helping Jack changes both their lives.

Jack is a man who likes having direction in his life, someone strong who would protect him. He thought he'd found that in his ex-boyfriend, Trevor, but he was sorely mistaken. In reality, what he had found was a controlling, violent, and mean bully who loved to hurt Jack for no special reason. It takes two years, but Jack finally fights back and runs away. Terrified, but with his back to the wall, Jack knows that he has to run far and fast, because Trevor can and will hurt if not kill him. The main problem being, he has nowhere to run. Just when he reaches the end of  his rope, he's rescued by another strong, but kind man who shows him a completely different way of being submissive without being hurt. Jack is thrilled to find this supportive, yet forceful man who wants Jack to be his and he settles into a safe, fulfilling relationship. Unfortunately, life is not that easy. Jack's ex, Trevor, is not giving up that easily and comes after Jack with murder on his mind. Presenting Sam with another opportunity to rescue him and show Trevor, in no uncertain terms, that Jack is his.

The storyline is good and I liked the characters, although each one was over-the-top in their personality and qualities. The good guys were very good and the bad guy was exceptionally bad, which gave an amusing, yet descriptive demonstration of their character. This was also shown in their dialog which tended to fit depending upon which character was speaking. I commend Hurri for including the difficult topic of partner abuse and appreciated how, through Jack, Hurri showed us how bad it can get, i.e., the beatings, devaluing, and the aftermath resulting in PTSD, insecurity, low self-esteem, and distrust.  I recommend this story to those of you who want an easy read about romance with steamy sex scenes, and love hard won. Thanks, Hurri, for bringing Jack and Sam together.

 

 

 

 

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Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 33300 words
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Publication Date	23-November-2014
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