What do you think?
Rate this book
Anderson Stables #2
By Blood
Anderson Book Two
When Vincent Anderson returns from eight months in Florida helping his dad train racehorses, he expects a peaceful homecoming. But the initial happiness over the reunion with his boyfriend Dustin doesn't last long. Chris, a disgruntled stable hand, causes a riding accident that sends Dustin to the hospital—then Chris disappears.
The fear of Chris's return hovers over the stable like a dark cloud while Vince and Dustin build their relationship and Vince works with his own horse, Xander, to begin trying for the United States Olympic equestrian team. The competition becomes the last of Vince's concerns when Chris shows up at the barn brandishing a gun and demanding money. Vince faces his former employee alone, and what happens next changes everything.
When Vincent Anderson returns from eight months in Florida helping his dad train racehorses, he expects a peaceful homecoming. But the initial happiness over the reunion with his boyfriend Dustin doesn't last long. Chris, a disgruntled stable hand, causes a riding accident that sends Dustin to the hospital—then Chris disappears.
The fear of Chris's return hovers over the stable like a dark cloud while Vince and Dustin build their relationship and Vince works with his own horse, Xander, to begin trying for the United States Olympic equestrian team. The competition becomes the last of Vince's concerns when Chris shows up at the barn brandishing a gun and demanding money. Vince faces his former employee alone, and what happens next changes everything.
- GenresM M Romance
172 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 26, 2014
24 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
June 19, 2018
3.5 stars
The first book (By Chance – released in March 2014) ended in a “to-be-continued” situation when Vince left to Florida for horse training, and left his new boyfriend behind. This book picks up eight months later when Vince finally returned. I enjoyed the previous story because I could see it as a set-up of a long-journey for Vince going through his horse competitions. So I was pretty excited with this one, hoping that it would give me more adventures with Vince and his attempt to be part of the United States Olympic equestrian team.
The story lacked melodrama. The blurb indicated a threat coming from a disgruntled stable hand, but in actuality, the threat didn’t really come until almost the end. It was like watching a calm river … there were no ripples that disturbed the flow.
On one hand, it was nice. I mean, everybody was accepting of Vince and Dustin being together. Vince’s ex-girlfriend was a wonderful girl, who happily welcomed Dustin to be around Vince’s and her son. Vince’s father also didn’t have any problem with Vince’s sexuality. All of the stable hands had no issues at all with ‘the gays’. I admit that sometimes I am tired with bigotry and homophobic storylines, so this felt like a good change.
On the other hand, it became rather mundane. Vince and Dustin were pretty much an established couple here – where we were treated with lots of “I love you’s” between them. The only problem that arose was Dustin’s concern about their sex life, since he still had nightmares after his life on the street. Dustin was worried that he didn’t satisfy Vince enough in the sex department which then brought up a topic that was close to my heart: asexuality. I hope that the author will further explore this in the next book.
So all in all, I still enjoyed it. I wish there are more action in the competitions, though, just to have the adrenaline spike to make the book more engaging.
The ARC is provided by the publisher for an exchange of fair and honest review. No high rating is required for any ARC received.
The first book (By Chance – released in March 2014) ended in a “to-be-continued” situation when Vince left to Florida for horse training, and left his new boyfriend behind. This book picks up eight months later when Vince finally returned. I enjoyed the previous story because I could see it as a set-up of a long-journey for Vince going through his horse competitions. So I was pretty excited with this one, hoping that it would give me more adventures with Vince and his attempt to be part of the United States Olympic equestrian team.
The story lacked melodrama. The blurb indicated a threat coming from a disgruntled stable hand, but in actuality, the threat didn’t really come until almost the end. It was like watching a calm river … there were no ripples that disturbed the flow.
On one hand, it was nice. I mean, everybody was accepting of Vince and Dustin being together. Vince’s ex-girlfriend was a wonderful girl, who happily welcomed Dustin to be around Vince’s and her son. Vince’s father also didn’t have any problem with Vince’s sexuality. All of the stable hands had no issues at all with ‘the gays’. I admit that sometimes I am tired with bigotry and homophobic storylines, so this felt like a good change.
On the other hand, it became rather mundane. Vince and Dustin were pretty much an established couple here – where we were treated with lots of “I love you’s” between them. The only problem that arose was Dustin’s concern about their sex life, since he still had nightmares after his life on the street. Dustin was worried that he didn’t satisfy Vince enough in the sex department which then brought up a topic that was close to my heart: asexuality. I hope that the author will further explore this in the next book.
So all in all, I still enjoyed it. I wish there are more action in the competitions, though, just to have the adrenaline spike to make the book more engaging.
The ARC is provided by the publisher for an exchange of fair and honest review. No high rating is required for any ARC received.
December 23, 2014
This is part of a series and you do need to read By Chance first. Vince is finally coming home. He had to go with his dad to Florida for work for the winter. It was a bad time for him to leave (I can’t say why, since it would be a spoiler for the first book) Now he is home but trouble is just beginning.
This was so good. I really like Vince more after this book. He has really grown up. It’s also a very good romance to. I loved the beauty of Dustin and Vince learning their new love. I will say though I don’t mind off age sex I would have liked a little more of their intimacy. But All in all it was awesome.
If you like horses, a bit of mystery and suspense, and a very sweet romance this is definitely for you!
** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through www.mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com **
This was so good. I really like Vince more after this book. He has really grown up. It’s also a very good romance to. I loved the beauty of Dustin and Vince learning their new love. I will say though I don’t mind off age sex I would have liked a little more of their intimacy. But All in all it was awesome.
If you like horses, a bit of mystery and suspense, and a very sweet romance this is definitely for you!
** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through www.mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com **
November 28, 2014
LOVE IT
Vince and Dust are the best pair ever.
Slow and steady, Vince proves how strong he really is both mentally, physically and all else. So long as he has a strong and loving support system. FAMILY.
This book is the best read ever.
Vince and his beau are the best pair of cuties ever.
LOVED THE BOOK
Vince and Dust are the best pair ever.
Slow and steady, Vince proves how strong he really is both mentally, physically and all else. So long as he has a strong and loving support system. FAMILY.
This book is the best read ever.
Vince and his beau are the best pair of cuties ever.
LOVED THE BOOK
April 12, 2016
1.5 stars
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews