Love in the Pacific Northwest Book 6
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Size: 5.00 x 8.00 in
Pages: 320
When it rains, it pours. And right now, it’s a freaking monsoon.
Bjorn:
After my parents' deaths, I devoted myself to raising my younger siblings. It meant growing up fast, but I had to keep the family together. Romantic relationships weren’t a priority. My siblings had to come first.
It takes my near-death experience for me to reprioritize yet again. I need to stop meddling in my siblings’ lives and focus on me. Only, I’m not sure I remember how. Then Kaino Nieminen and Xander Neilsen walk out of my past and into my hospital room, and maybe, just maybe, the universe is finally cutting me a break.
Xander:
I live to fill eager students’ minds with the wonder that is Dickens and Austen, to debate the merits of Shelley, and dive into the scandalous roots of the Bronte sisters’ novels. Woe betide the graduate student who doesn’t find English Literature fascinating. I have no patience for unenthusiastic students, or issues letting them know. I’ve been called sharp-tongued, defensive, and dramatic. Traits of many main characters in my beloved classic novels, so I take it as a compliment. Though it doesn’t win friends and influence students. Or Deans in the English department. Or romantic partners.
Except for Bjorn Osouf. Our fleeting but passionate relationship burns in my memory, like the glowing embers of Manderley. When the fool plays hero and almost gets himself killed, I take it as my sign to reconnect. As expected, there’s still a spark between us. What I don’t anticipate is the imminently fascinating Kaino Nieminen, or my inconvenient attraction to them.
Kaino:
Making personal connections is a challenge. I’m no introvert, but I need time to really get to know someone, to trust them, before they’re a friend. As a non-binary, touch-averse, demisexual, it takes even longer for anything romantic to develop, and believe me, most people aren’t that patient.
Only one person has cared to try. And when he almost dies, it’s the shove I need to reconnect. Before I know it, I’m in Bjorn Osouf’s hospital room, and the instant reconnection has me eager to give things one more try. Then Xander Neilsen walks in and throws a wrench into my plan.
Complete Me is a low-angst, MMX, opposites attract, second chance contemporary LGBTQ+ romance about unexpected connections, being more than two halves of a whole, and finding the perfect fit, even if it’s not quite as expected. It contains lots of dad jokes, no cheating, and has a guaranteed happily ever after.
Publisher: Pine & Moon LLC
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Pairings: Includes NB, 4+ or Other
Heat Level: 5
Romantic Content: 5
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Demisexual, Gay, Non Binary, Pansexual, Polyamorous, Transgender
Protagonist 1 Age: 36-45
Protagonist 2 Age: 36-45
Protagonist 3 Age: 26-35
Tropes: Hurt / Comfort, Opposites Attract, Second Chances
Word Count: 96,122
Setting: Seattle, Washington
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Same Universe / Various Characters
Love Peace Kindness on Goodreads wrote:The best part of reading Beck's books for me is that I always experience something new and warm. Complete Me is full of complex characters with good souls. We get to see human beings reasonably working through issues and concerns in healthy and loving ways. While most people are here for the spice-- and damn is it good-- I'm absolutely in love with a demi- character being presented as a positive and not someone who needs to be changed. I adore the loving parents and the picture of a family healing from their trauma. Complete Me is absolutely beautiful.
Megan McGrath on BookBub wrote:Audio Narrated by Gary Furlong
Overall Review : 5 STAR
Performance : 5 STAR
Story : 5 STAROh my goodness this story was such a joy to listen to.
Gary Furlong has one of those voices that perks my ears up and puts a smile on my face.I absolutely loved the poly and non-binary rep and thought it was written beautifully.
I had not read / listened to any of the other books in the series before listening to this book and I still thoroughly enjoyed this story however I do think I would have enjoyed the story more if I had read the rest of the series first so I would have had the back stories on all the characters involved. Normally I do not read books out of order but I just love poly stories so I grabbed the chance at listening to this one and I am so glad I did but now I am off to check out the rest of the series and see what I missed.
Thank You Beck Grey and Gary Furlong for this wonderful story!
The throuple dynamic in this story is so beautiful! I loved reading about each of our MCs. Bjorn, with his golden retriever attitude and dad-like control issues. Xander, with his professorial seriousness combined with his shy need for praise. And Kaino, by far the most intriguing of the three; they really rounded out the group and brought an element of sanity to what could have otherwise been an overly crazy crew.
I appreciate how well the POVs were spread out in this book. It really helped show that just because Xander & Kaino had each known Bjorn in the past, there was no reason for the two of them to avoid one another, even if they initially saw the other as competition.
Kaino's part of the story also really educated me a bit more on the variety of non-binary individuals. I knew there was a lot of information out there, but it's really nice to see it put in a story this way. Kaino really was a fascinating character.
I've seen/heard of several Beck Grey stories that I've added to my TBR, but admittedly this is the first one I've had the pleasure to read. I know I will need to look into more of their stories. I really enjoyed the way this particular story was put together. It was easy to read, wonderful to imagine, and an incredibly creative way to present a trio of individuals in a relationship.
I received an advance copy of this book and am volunteering my honest review. (August 2024)
Audiobook Update (Feb 2025):
Narrated by Gary FurlongThe audiobook elevates the level of Dad jokes to a much more hilarious level. ???? You can only create your own comedic timing when reading an e-book, so Gary's timing for Bjorn's jokes (and Xander's moaning responses) was spot on.
This is the first audiobook I've enjoyed from Gary Furlong, and he does a fantastic job with the subtle differences between the characters' voices! I knew when Kaino was speaking with just that subtle hint of deeper huskiness than the others. And while Bjorn & Xander's voices were slightly closer in sound, their manner of speech made it really easy to determine. Gary was able to pull me into each of the characters' personalities and quirks as Beck wrote them, and it was an incredible listening opportunity.
I was really glad to also have had the opportunity to read and enjoy the e-book before getting the chance to experience the audiobook as the audiobook added a new level to the story I didn't know I needed. I had thoroughly enjoyed reading the antics between these three, but getting the chance to really enjoy their story with someone laying out the scene in such a manner made it far more unforgettable. I know that after I get the chance to go back through and listen to the other Love in the Pacific Northwest series, I will definitely enjoy this one again.
I received an authorized copy of this story/audiobook and am volunteering my honest review.
Complete Me: Love in the Pacific Northwest Book 6 0 0 Non-Verified Purchase Review
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Added to Amazon 8/29/24, hopefully will be posted soon. Amazon finally posted 9/1
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The throuple dynamic in this story is so beautiful! I loved reading about each of our MCs. Bjorn, with his golden retriever attitude and dad-like control issues. Xander, with his professorial seriousness combined with his shy need for praise. And Kaino, by far the most intriguing of the three; they really rounded out the group and brought an element of sanity to what could have otherwise been an overly crazy crew.I appreciate how well the POVs were spread out in this book. It really helped show that just because Xander & Kaino had each known Bjorn in the past, there was no reason for the two of them to avoid one another, even if they initially saw the other as competition.
Kaino's part of the story also really educated me a bit more on the variety of non-binary individuals. I knew there was a lot of information out there, but it's really nice to see it put in a story this way. Kaino really was a fascinating character.
I've seen/heard of several Beck Grey stories that I've added to my TBR, but admittedly this is the first one I've had the pleasure to read. I know I will need to look into more of their stories. I really enjoyed the way this particular story was put together. It was easy to read, wonderful to imagine, and an incredibly creative way to present a trio of individuals in a relationship.
Turns out, perfection isn’t a prerequisite for happiness.
Whether it’s risking your heart on a hookup, falling for your brother’s best friend, taking that second chance when it arrives, or pursuing a relationship that doesn’t look like everyone else’s — life is complex, but love doesn’t have to be.
Snarky, sweet and spicy, Love in the Pacific Northwest is a first person POV, low-medium angst, open door, contemporary LGBTQ romance series of interconnected standalones. There is never any cheating, and all books come with a guaranteed HEA.
