Free Hand (Irons and Works #1) -

E.M. Lindsey

Kindle

2019

248 páginas

8h 16m

ISBN-10: B07Q848BFB

Derek Osbourne’s life is mostly quiet. A routine that keeps him functioning, a job as a tattoo artist that keeps his rent paid and food in his belly, and if he’s alone through it well, there are worse things to be. With his complicated past, Derek is sure no one would ever want to deal with the struggle that comes along with loving someone who has severe PTSD. Especially since the man who spent years abusing him is now in hospice, and Derek has taken over his end-of-life care. Derek’s resigned himself to living and dying alone, and maybe that’s okay. Then one night, during a raging storm, Derek finds himself stuck in an ATM vestibule with a quiet stranger, and it’s in that moment his world begins to change.

Basil Shevach is new to Fairfield, taking over his dead aunt’s florist shop. He’s also Deaf in a small town, where he and his sister are the only ones not hearing. It’s not to say he hates it there, but he’s not sure Fairfield is the place for him. At least, not until one night, when a storm leaves him trapped inside the bank with a man quietly panicking against the glass door. He’s immediately intrigued by this unbelievably attractive stranger with bright tattoos covering his arms and haunted eyes, but he’s also bitter because he’s dated a hearing man before and it ended as badly as it could go for him. He had resolved years ago to never make that mistake again, but somehow, the frightened man trapped with him in that little room, crawls under his skin and no matter what he tries, he can’t seem to shake him.

Will the two of them be able to find their way together, or will their pasts prevent them from being able to find happiness and contentment when they need it most?

Free Hand is the first book in the Irons and Works series. Each book contains an individual storyline with no cheating and HEA.

Resenhas (3)

5 (Perfeito)

Totalmente encantada com os personagens dessa série e esse é somente o primeiro livro de vários.

Ambos os principais tem bastante carga de vida, mas amei como eles se completam, se curam e se fazem entender, sem nunca deixarem de serem quem são.

Acho que esse é o livro com o maior número de PCDs que já li e acho que até o momento foi muito bem abordado.

Apesar de o livro abordar assuntos sérios como capacitismo, homofobia, saúde mental e abuso, por exemplo, até achei ele leve, no sentido de que ele foca mais na evolução dos personagens, sem muito drama, m*rdas acontecem, porém não há um circo ou romantização montado sobre.

Tô totalmente ansiosa pra ler os outros livros e spin-offs. Recomendo demais!