Finding Home
ᖴIᑎᗪIᑎG ᕼOᗰE
Workplace Romance
Second Chance
Insta-Lust
Past Trauma
Soft Dom/Sub
Years after Hurricane Nichole left the small, coastal town of Anchor Point, Florida devastated and dilapidated, transplants like Ryan Cooper moved in to live their dreams. Ryan comes across the deal of a lifetime – an open-air bar for mere pennies on the dollar.
Grayson Meade- freshly divorced, homeless, and trying to figure out who he is- wanders into Anchor Point looking for a new start. Grayson establishes himself in the town and in Ryan’s life after securing a job at Paradise 11.
Ryan is passionate about his work, but when Grayson enters his life, he finds himself drawn to this man and desiring things he hasn’t wanted for years. When Grayson meets Ryan, he discovers new things about himself and the things he craves from Ryan.
Both men fight their feelings, prior traumas, and secrets of their past- a recipe for disaster. Will they come out on the other side unscathed, or will this tear their lives apart?
Finding Home is a steamy, male/male romance set against the backdrop of a town rebuilding itself, where two men, long for redemption and love while they learn to embrace their truths and find solace in each other as their hearts heal.
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Reading Finding Home truly resonated with me, especially the way it portrays the complexities of starting over after trauma, both personal and communal. The small coastal town of Anchor Point, still rebuilding after Hurricane Nichole, provides a vivid backdrop that mirrors the emotional recovery of Ryan and Grayson. Ryan’s purchase of the open-air bar symbolizes new beginnings but also vulnerability, opening up a space not just physically but emotionally. What stands out in this story is the authentic depiction of second chances in love and life. Grayson’s journey from homelessness and a broken past to finding stability and identity through work at Paradise 11 is a narrative many can relate to in times of change. The novel excellently shows how workplace romance can go beyond surface attraction, delving into deeper emotional connections and the courage it takes to confront past wounds. Another theme that struck a chord with me is the honest exploration of how past trauma impacts relationships. Both characters’ struggles with their histories add depth to their connection, making their chemistry and healing more compelling. The softness in their dom/sub dynamics also offers an intimate layer that feels genuine and tender, enhancing the romance without rushing the emotional build-up. In my experience, stories that blend personal growth with romance against a setting undergoing rebuilding offer a powerful metaphor for resilience. Finding Home captures this beautifully, making it not only a steamy read but also an inspiring tale about embracing truths and finding solace through love and acceptance. For anyone who appreciates nuanced MM romance set in small-town America with heartfelt themes, this book hits all the right notes.
