Pretty Buoy by DJ Jamison

My review

Swallow Cove had a way of taking people in and making them family. Skylar comes to hide from his ex, who made him feel less than he was, where he meets the bartender/ manager of the bar his dad owns. Brooks does everything in his power to provide for his grandma, including losing his time for real life.

These two meet under not great circumstances, yet realize they were meant to be in the others' lives. Both need to heal and trust their hearts before they are able to take that next step. Brooks core friend group is amazing and accepts Skylar full heartdly, especially when they see the changes in Brooks. A fun low angst read with all the puns that will leave you smiling.

This story goes along with the events of DOCK TEASE, so it is not necessary to read prior but gives you more background to some of the events happening.

Book overview

I fell in love with the wrong man, and it changed me. Where I was once confident, I'm skittish. Where I once trusted with my whole heart, I'm guarded.

After leaving my toxic boyfriend, I flee to my family vacation home in Swallow Cove. Which takes me directly into the path of broody bar manager Brooks Riggins.

He's large and intimidating, but with a protective streak that I didn't see coming. When my ex gives me trouble, Brooks tells him to take a hike. Not only that, he also claims to be my new man.

Brooks is as straight as they come, but he's ready to step up and play the part.

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In fact, it may not just be pretend, judging by the way Brooks looks at me. Especially when he catches sight of me in the lingerie I sometimes wear.

My ex said the lingerie made me too feminine. Too weak.

Just a pretty boy.

But as Brooks hands me all the power I need to heal and be intimate again, I can finally see the truth.

I am apretty boy, and it doesn't make me weak at all.

In fact, I never have to be weak again.

But can I be strong enough to trust another man with my heart?

Pretty Buoy is Book 2 of Swallow Cove. It can be read as a standalone, but it may be more enjoyable to read Book 1 for an introduction to all the characters in the series.

Trigger Warning: past abuse, toxic ex-boyfriend.