I loved that he didn't have any hang-ups about somebody being different or rich, he just accepted them and was always so affectionate. There are so many side characters that zip through Jory's life - it's almost a revolving door. They created a family of their own as brothers.Ģ. But in the end the moments they had were touching and very heart-felt. And Dane is such a character - half the time I was amused, the other half I was mildly irritated. Jory just gets Dane with all his quirks and sharp angles, he loves him for who he is. These two men are so different but they work so well together. I would consider 3 relationships as the focal point of these 2 books.ġ. This book was suspenseful, action-packed, full of hilarity and had only one POV, Jory's. His enthusiasm is contagious and inner monologue is very amusing. He has something about him that attracts everyone's attention and affection. It was amazing to see how everyone, man or woman, cleaved to Jory. It was a wonderful mix of humor, sass and relationship drama, and in the center of it all was one man - Jory Keyes.
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