On the run with a stolen teddy bear and a couple hundred dollars in cash, Alex's life takes a strange turn when he crashes his car in a freak accident. Stranded in the desert with no water, he is rescued by a crow that leads him to the home of Lars and Lars' five-year-old niece Holly.
Lars is a man with secrets, and he'd just as soon Alex was on his way, but delays in the repair of Alex's car compel him to offer Alex a place to stay in exchange for babysitting services. Alex accepts the offer and soon falls head over heels for Holly and the mysterious Crow.
Over the course of several weeks, Alex finds himself embracing a life he'd only dreamed of. A life of warmth and comfort—and a passion that almost makes him forget the past he's running from. Almost.
As Lars and Alex fall in love, secrets about Lars and Holly, and a dark danger pursuing Alex, threaten to destroy their new family.
Alex was rescued once by the quirky crow he now lives with. Will Crow be able to save the treasure trove of a family he's collected one more time?
This is a sweet and sexy gay contemporary romance with lots of love, a little angst, a little drama and suspense, and an HEA.
Trinkets
This book has unexpected connections and a lot of personal growth. The story begins with Alex on the run. A crow, as a unique and whimsical element, adds charm to the story, highlighting themes of rescue and companionship. An odd sequence of events ends with a crow leading him to a house in the desert, owned by Lars, who has a young daughter named Holly.
Trinkets is a beautiful story of "found family," one of my favorite tropes. The author endears you to the characters in short order and their warmth and humor make them relatable and realistic. The interactions between Alex and Holly are wonderful.
Ms. Sky does a great job showing the innocence and joy that children bring to life. Lars, with his own layers, complements Alex's journey. As their relationship blossoms, the blend of tension from Alex's past and the tender moments shared among the trio create a backdrop readers will love to explore.
The emotional depths of the characters allow readers to connect with Alex's healing process and the bond he forms with Lars. Overall, Trinkets is a refreshing take on love and belonging in a contemporary setting and it will resonate with those who appreciate stories of second chances and building new lives.