Word of Mouth [Suncoast Society‪]‬

Suncoast Society, Book 86, by Tymber Dalton

The lure of fame and fortune can be blinding. Jonah’s all too aware of that. Leaving Florida for the bright lights of Hollywood seemed the only choice at the time. Why, oh why, didn’t he listen to Gordon? Not only has his career tanked, but he destroyed the best thing to ever happen to him. Then, out of nowhere, can a random phone call hold answers? Working with Mevi Maynard and Portnoy’s Oyster? This is a prank, right? But, as reality sinks in, comes the catch. Mevi and the band are headed to Florida to prepare for the upcoming tour. Of all places, why Florida—where Gordon still lives? What he did to Gordon can’t be forgiven. But what are the odds he’ll even see Gordon? After all, Florida’s a big state. But fate stacks the odds as Gordon’s also hired to work with the band. Could anything go farther wrong? Both men’s souls were shredded when Jonah left. Jonah knows it would serve him right if Gordon kicked him to the curb, saying, “I told you so!” The “what ifs” plague Jonah. Has Gordon moved on? Is he happy? Is he still sober? Does he ever think of Jonah? When the two find themselves together again, bitterness and anger seem to rule. When Doyle and Mevi step in, is there hope? Despite any outside influence, questions still remain. Is there enough forgiveness in the universe to fix this? Can shattered trust ever be restored? Can Gordon get past his anger? Or has Jonah completely annihilated everything?

OMG! Tissue alert! I went through at least a box with this story, which tore my heart to pieces! At the beginning, I hated Jonah! Self-centered, thoughtless, and reckless, he’s not the least bit sympathetic. He doesn’t just tear his own life to pieces. His quest for fame and fortune destroys everything around him. Paying the ultimate price for his selfishness doesn’t seem like enough. And then there’s Gordon. He has weaknesses that would destroy a lesser man. He’s far from perfect. Jonah ripped his heart out and left him to pick up the pieces. These two couldn’t be more different. The emotions in this book run the gamut from utter despair to hope to possibilities and back to anger, bitterness, and even hatred. Nothing about this story is predictable. The angst that fills this book tugged at my heartstrings with every page I read. But inspiration is also abundant. You don’t just learn about Jonah and Gordon’s weaknesses. Both men also have incredible strengths you’d never imagine. Once again, Tymber Dalton shines. It’s amazing how she translates every emotion into a work of incredible power. Congratulations, Ms. Dalton. You’ve again written a book that touched me on a visceral level.

A final note. This is an ADULT book. It contains explicit language and BDSM sexual scenes. If you don't enjoy this genre, this may not be the book for you. There are book synopses and reviews available on Goodreads and all booksellers' websites. Please use these resources. I urge you to leave a review, but with a proviso. Please don’t leave a negative review when you know you won’t enjoy the book. It's not fair to the author. She works hard to provide a quality work product. If you know you'll object to a book's subject matter before you buy it, you're doing yourself and the author an extreme disservice.

Thanks for reading my review and happy reading!