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Carlisle Cops #6
Fire and Fog
Carlisle Book Six
Carlisle police officer Dwayne knows what Robin is doing the moment he lays eyes on the young man at Bronco’s club. But he doesn’t know that, like him, Robin also comes from a family who cast him out for being gay, or that he’s still lugging around the pain of that rejection. Robin leaves the club, and soon after Dwayne decides to as well—and is close by when things between Robin and his client turn violent.
When Dwayne finds out Robin is the victim of a scam that lost him his apartment, he can’t leave Robin to fend for himself on the streets. Despite Dwayne’s offer of help and even opening up his home, it’s hard for Robin to trust anything good. The friendship between them grows, and just as the two men start warming up to each other, Robin’s sister passes away, naming Robin to care for her son. Worse yet, their pasts creep back in to tear down the family and sense of belonging both of them long for.
Will their fledgling romance dissipate like fog in the sun before it has a chance to burn bright?
Carlisle police officer Dwayne knows what Robin is doing the moment he lays eyes on the young man at Bronco’s club. But he doesn’t know that, like him, Robin also comes from a family who cast him out for being gay, or that he’s still lugging around the pain of that rejection. Robin leaves the club, and soon after Dwayne decides to as well—and is close by when things between Robin and his client turn violent.
When Dwayne finds out Robin is the victim of a scam that lost him his apartment, he can’t leave Robin to fend for himself on the streets. Despite Dwayne’s offer of help and even opening up his home, it’s hard for Robin to trust anything good. The friendship between them grows, and just as the two men start warming up to each other, Robin’s sister passes away, naming Robin to care for her son. Worse yet, their pasts creep back in to tear down the family and sense of belonging both of them long for.
Will their fledgling romance dissipate like fog in the sun before it has a chance to burn bright?
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October 24, 2017
*** I have loved this amazing series !***
A cop and a lifeguard ! Things here start off with a rescue and some healing comfort. Our men got to know a bit about each other. Things were speeding up, and Dwayne's investigation taking shape, as they check into Robin's crappy stepdad. Abruptly their lives change, when after a tragedy, Robin is given custody of his nephew to raise.
This fabulous story of heartwarming caretakers and men with honor is amazing. Our men are super sexy and first times are well done for Robin.
Terrific story, has us teary and then happy, and the deep emotions keep us turning the pages.
This beautiful series shows us issues and how to solve them, using different men, all various occupations working side by side. Each book can stand alone. There is a surprise villain at the end. Shocker !
Great epilogue and fabulous romance.
Highly recommended. ENJOY !
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A cop and a lifeguard ! Things here start off with a rescue and some healing comfort. Our men got to know a bit about each other. Things were speeding up, and Dwayne's investigation taking shape, as they check into Robin's crappy stepdad. Abruptly their lives change, when after a tragedy, Robin is given custody of his nephew to raise.
This fabulous story of heartwarming caretakers and men with honor is amazing. Our men are super sexy and first times are well done for Robin.
Terrific story, has us teary and then happy, and the deep emotions keep us turning the pages.
This beautiful series shows us issues and how to solve them, using different men, all various occupations working side by side. Each book can stand alone. There is a surprise villain at the end. Shocker !
Great epilogue and fabulous romance.
Highly recommended. ENJOY !
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June 15, 2022
Great series! I enjoyed it very much.
July 11, 2017
First, I love this series, so when I saw it was up for review… I had to have it!
In this one, we see all the guys from previous books, especially Red, as he’s Dewayne’s partner. I love that. Dewayne, is kind of new to Carlisle and is new to the police force there. After leaving his home town for unknown reasons (we find out eventually), he’s relieved that his sexuality won’t be a problem like it was before. Tired of going home to an empty apartment, he goes to the next town to a gay club to check things out… that’s where he meets Robin…
He and Robin didn’t have a great first meeting, Robin was doing what he needed to do to get by and it got him into a little bit of trouble… not because Dewayne is a cop, but because people just can’t be trusted…luckily, Dewayne was there to help him out… helping him out led to feeding him and that led to taking him home for a place to crash when things went from bad to worse for Robin. Of course, they were attracted to each other, but Dewayne giving him a place to stay and Robin not having anything in his life that didn’t come with a price (good or bad, but mostly bad), they were hesitant to act on anything.
I love the dynamic between these two, they’re such different people at different times in their lives, but yet they have so much in common and it’s heartbreaking. Parents that turn their back on their children is a touchy subject to me…not because it’s happened to me, personally but because I’m a parent to two boys and I can’t in my life think of a scenario where I”d turn my back on them…not ever. Not if they killed the pope or murdered a small villiage….I gave them life and they give me purpose… how do you turn your back on them for something as ridiculously simple as who they chose to love? I cannot understand. Although I will say, what I suspected the whole time, was kind of true….I did not see the twist, so well done, Mr. Grey!
I loved seeing Robin, despite his shortcomings and confusing time in his life, get a hand up from Terry. He didn’t judge what he learned of Robin during his interview, and that showed how much Terry had grown as a person as well. I mean, if you read their story, you know that that’s true anyway, but it was nice seeing it in deeper levels when you’re invested in each story and knew the kind of person Terry was in the beginning… Not that he was a bad person, he never was.. I loved him, but he was a bit judgemental and more than a little shallow. Red is good for him and I loved seeing them both in this one.
I also loved seeing Donald and Alex… when Robin’s sister passes and he gains custody of his nephew (which is in the blurb, so don’t shun me for giving that away), Donald has really come a long way from where we met him in his book. We also see some turmoil between Red and Terry, but that gets worked out too, in the best way.
I loved seeing Robin grow, he was really, in a bad way in the beginning, but with the help of Dewayne, he really comes into himself and transforms in the most realistic way. I loved that. Nothing seemed forced or hurried… Dewayne was amazing and understanding and patient and helpful… Robin has so many esteem issues that stem from such a crappy upbringing after losing his father and gaining a terrible stepfather so soon…. Then he got kicked out and got taken advantage of and then lost his sister…of course, he’s waiting for the other shoe to drop… it always does!
Sigh… I could go on and on about this series. I really could. It’s another fantastic addition to an already amazing series. I love them all so much for so many different reasons, but this one had me tearing up a couple times and it warmed my heart at other times. I just loved the chemistry between these two guys and the family they set on making together. Like I said, I saw the twist coming, I knew to a point that what I saw coming, was coming… but then it tossed me on my butt and I was like, whaaaaaaat? I love when that happens!
Great story, great storyline, fantastic character development and such amazing story telling. I loved every second, even when I didn’t. If you haven’t, you need to catch up and read the rest of this series… if you have, then don’t pass this one up… you’ll love it!
5 well deserved stars from me.
*I received this story from the publisher with the promise of an honest and unbiased review*
In this one, we see all the guys from previous books, especially Red, as he’s Dewayne’s partner. I love that. Dewayne, is kind of new to Carlisle and is new to the police force there. After leaving his home town for unknown reasons (we find out eventually), he’s relieved that his sexuality won’t be a problem like it was before. Tired of going home to an empty apartment, he goes to the next town to a gay club to check things out… that’s where he meets Robin…
He and Robin didn’t have a great first meeting, Robin was doing what he needed to do to get by and it got him into a little bit of trouble… not because Dewayne is a cop, but because people just can’t be trusted…luckily, Dewayne was there to help him out… helping him out led to feeding him and that led to taking him home for a place to crash when things went from bad to worse for Robin. Of course, they were attracted to each other, but Dewayne giving him a place to stay and Robin not having anything in his life that didn’t come with a price (good or bad, but mostly bad), they were hesitant to act on anything.
I love the dynamic between these two, they’re such different people at different times in their lives, but yet they have so much in common and it’s heartbreaking. Parents that turn their back on their children is a touchy subject to me…not because it’s happened to me, personally but because I’m a parent to two boys and I can’t in my life think of a scenario where I”d turn my back on them…not ever. Not if they killed the pope or murdered a small villiage….I gave them life and they give me purpose… how do you turn your back on them for something as ridiculously simple as who they chose to love? I cannot understand. Although I will say, what I suspected the whole time, was kind of true….I did not see the twist, so well done, Mr. Grey!
I loved seeing Robin, despite his shortcomings and confusing time in his life, get a hand up from Terry. He didn’t judge what he learned of Robin during his interview, and that showed how much Terry had grown as a person as well. I mean, if you read their story, you know that that’s true anyway, but it was nice seeing it in deeper levels when you’re invested in each story and knew the kind of person Terry was in the beginning… Not that he was a bad person, he never was.. I loved him, but he was a bit judgemental and more than a little shallow. Red is good for him and I loved seeing them both in this one.
I also loved seeing Donald and Alex… when Robin’s sister passes and he gains custody of his nephew (which is in the blurb, so don’t shun me for giving that away), Donald has really come a long way from where we met him in his book. We also see some turmoil between Red and Terry, but that gets worked out too, in the best way.
I loved seeing Robin grow, he was really, in a bad way in the beginning, but with the help of Dewayne, he really comes into himself and transforms in the most realistic way. I loved that. Nothing seemed forced or hurried… Dewayne was amazing and understanding and patient and helpful… Robin has so many esteem issues that stem from such a crappy upbringing after losing his father and gaining a terrible stepfather so soon…. Then he got kicked out and got taken advantage of and then lost his sister…of course, he’s waiting for the other shoe to drop… it always does!
Sigh… I could go on and on about this series. I really could. It’s another fantastic addition to an already amazing series. I love them all so much for so many different reasons, but this one had me tearing up a couple times and it warmed my heart at other times. I just loved the chemistry between these two guys and the family they set on making together. Like I said, I saw the twist coming, I knew to a point that what I saw coming, was coming… but then it tossed me on my butt and I was like, whaaaaaaat? I love when that happens!
Great story, great storyline, fantastic character development and such amazing story telling. I loved every second, even when I didn’t. If you haven’t, you need to catch up and read the rest of this series… if you have, then don’t pass this one up… you’ll love it!
5 well deserved stars from me.
*I received this story from the publisher with the promise of an honest and unbiased review*
August 19, 2025
One of the better ones
Even though this was one of the better stories, it still followed the same MO with a kid ending up needing a new family and one just happening to conveniently include a gay cop.
Plus, it also had the unbelievable twist in the police investigation subplot that had me eye rolling once again.
I've been trying to clear put some of my TBR list and I've owned these books since they came out.
I suspect if I'd read them back then, I might have given them more leeway.
I've also got the set of deputies stories in the same universe, but I'm not sure now if I want to bother reading those.
Even though this was one of the better stories, it still followed the same MO with a kid ending up needing a new family and one just happening to conveniently include a gay cop.
Plus, it also had the unbelievable twist in the police investigation subplot that had me eye rolling once again.
I've been trying to clear put some of my TBR list and I've owned these books since they came out.
I suspect if I'd read them back then, I might have given them more leeway.
I've also got the set of deputies stories in the same universe, but I'm not sure now if I want to bother reading those.
August 22, 2017
An OK read. It was going well until the kid fell into their lap and the romance was pushed aside while the feelings of love quickly intensified so that the happy family could be completed. It had potential, but it felt as an abbreviated version of a love story for some reason.
October 19, 2017
I'm not a fan of all Carlisle Cops series, but this one is more bearable to me. I liked Dwayne way much better than Robin. Oh, I know, being young and all, and making bad decision and add shitty parents to the mix.
Robin need to be 'more' for Dwayne, imo. I felt sorry for Robin's past, good thing is he met Dwayne before everything's getting worse. And Dwayne is being Dwayne, he's the right one for Robin, now and in the future.
Not like the first book, even Robin went straight away living with Dwayne, the 'L' word took time, and I liked that.
I was kinda enjoyed this book and I think Robin and Dwayne are more solid that any of others in the series.
I liked the ending, it was so promising.
So yeah, if you're a fan of this series, I think this one is going to be your favorite.
Robin need to be 'more' for Dwayne, imo. I felt sorry for Robin's past, good thing is he met Dwayne before everything's getting worse. And Dwayne is being Dwayne, he's the right one for Robin, now and in the future.
Not like the first book, even Robin went straight away living with Dwayne, the 'L' word took time, and I liked that.
I was kinda enjoyed this book and I think Robin and Dwayne are more solid that any of others in the series.
I liked the ending, it was so promising.
So yeah, if you're a fan of this series, I think this one is going to be your favorite.
July 14, 2017
I really like this series!
In this one, the first half of the book is a bit simple for my taste. Nothing really happens and Robin told his story a lot of times!!!
BUT the second part, is really cute! I love how Andrew write the scenes with children! They totally steal your heart! :)
And we have a super HEA ending!
In this one, the first half of the book is a bit simple for my taste. Nothing really happens and Robin told his story a lot of times!!!
BUT the second part, is really cute! I love how Andrew write the scenes with children! They totally steal your heart! :)
And we have a super HEA ending!
July 12, 2017
The ‘Carlisle Cops’ series is something special. I think a large part of it is the ever-expanding cast of characters who are real, who have to fight for their happiness, and who never give up, even when they are sorely tempted. Their stories are moving, suspenseful, and ultimately heartwarming. And while there is always some sort of criminal activity somewhere in the plot, the focus is firmly on the men who have to deal with it and the obstacles Fate throws at them.
Robin is a case in point. He is kicked out of his home for being gay by a stepfather who terrorizes his mother and already chased away Robin’s older sister. Robin has nowhere to go, no real education to build on, and ends up renting a cheap place from a scammer who only pretends the building is his. Robin has a close call at a club, and when Dwayne takes him in, it takes Robin a long time to believe there is no hidden agenda. Once he does and finds a way to begin moving forward, things begin to look up.
Dwayne works with the cops from previous books. He knows about parental rejection from his own experiences, albeit they were not as serious as Robin’s situation. Dwayne is a great guy who is determined to help, even though Robin is a total stranger. Dwayne feels attracted to Robin but keeps telling himself he isn’t what Robin needs right now. Instead, he focuses on finding a job for Robin. But as Robin faces each new challenge, including the need to raise his sister’s kid when she dies, Dwayne too has to make a decision and reconsider what his future will look like.
The friendship between both men is immediate. And as they open up to each other emotionally, they discover quite a few similarities in their backgrounds. But it’s the here and now that is important, and between the mutual and growing attraction, meddling parents, and continuing rent scams, the story grows ever more intense. Much like in the other volumes, the characters’ determination and courage are really what determine the outcome. Robin and Dwayne both need to grow and change if they want to enjoy the life they dream of having together. And they have ample opportunity for lots of that, considering everything that happens – especially once Robin’s nephew enters the scene.
If you like stories about men who have a past full of rejection that drives them to try to find acceptance, if you enjoy reading about hope and love growing out of pain and chaos, and if you’re looking for a read that combines suspense, emotion, and courage, then you will probably like this novel as much as I do. It’s a wonderful addition to this beautiful series.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Robin is a case in point. He is kicked out of his home for being gay by a stepfather who terrorizes his mother and already chased away Robin’s older sister. Robin has nowhere to go, no real education to build on, and ends up renting a cheap place from a scammer who only pretends the building is his. Robin has a close call at a club, and when Dwayne takes him in, it takes Robin a long time to believe there is no hidden agenda. Once he does and finds a way to begin moving forward, things begin to look up.
Dwayne works with the cops from previous books. He knows about parental rejection from his own experiences, albeit they were not as serious as Robin’s situation. Dwayne is a great guy who is determined to help, even though Robin is a total stranger. Dwayne feels attracted to Robin but keeps telling himself he isn’t what Robin needs right now. Instead, he focuses on finding a job for Robin. But as Robin faces each new challenge, including the need to raise his sister’s kid when she dies, Dwayne too has to make a decision and reconsider what his future will look like.
The friendship between both men is immediate. And as they open up to each other emotionally, they discover quite a few similarities in their backgrounds. But it’s the here and now that is important, and between the mutual and growing attraction, meddling parents, and continuing rent scams, the story grows ever more intense. Much like in the other volumes, the characters’ determination and courage are really what determine the outcome. Robin and Dwayne both need to grow and change if they want to enjoy the life they dream of having together. And they have ample opportunity for lots of that, considering everything that happens – especially once Robin’s nephew enters the scene.
If you like stories about men who have a past full of rejection that drives them to try to find acceptance, if you enjoy reading about hope and love growing out of pain and chaos, and if you’re looking for a read that combines suspense, emotion, and courage, then you will probably like this novel as much as I do. It’s a wonderful addition to this beautiful series.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
July 11, 2017
*Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.*
Fire and Fog is Book 6 in Andrew Grey's Carlisle Cops. Personally, I find series more enjoyable when I start from the beginning and read them in the appropriate order. I know not everyone feels this is necessary and though they're wrong, we all must choose what works best for us. :) If you want to skip the other five terrific books in this series, you could get away with just reading this one without a lot of issue. There are characters from previous books in this book, and little bits of their story mentioned, but you would survive. But, really, this is a fantastic series and you'll love all of them!
I love the men of Carlisle; they're loving, supportive, open-minded, considerate and all about family in whatever shape that comes. Dwayne is the same type of man and fits into the Carlisle police force perfectly. And, just like the men in the previous stories, his behavior of being a nice guy means he rescues Robin twice in one night. Robin got more than he bargained for when he left the club with a guy, trying to make money to eat. Then when Dwayne takes him home, it turns out that Robin is now homeless because of a rental scam. Dwayne does the only thing he can do and takes Robin home to sleep on his couch. And what's supposed to be just one night, turns into more as the men of Carlisle help Robin get on his feet again. Though at first Robin comes across as a little helpless, he really did just need a boost and support. He's not interested in being saved by anyone, but is willing to take help when offered. And at first glance, Robin and Dwayne are opposites, but they both lack the support of family and they're building a new life away from that family.
I really liked Dwayne and Robin; and though their relationship doesn't take long to develop, it didn't feel like it was an instalove story when reading it. There were some elements that were pretty predictable, and I kept thinking throughout the story, please don't let the bad guys be who I think they're going to be. The bad guys were who I thought they were. I saw that coming from early on, and it cleaned up the story nicely, but it was just too predictable. And, I love that most of the men in this story have children, but man, can we go about it an easier way? 😊 I'll admit, this part of the storyline broke my heart and made me cry, but I kept thinking Robin could use her around. And, one thing that seemed a little wrong to me, was that Robin couldn't live with his sister, a single mom who struggled, but in reality, she had it together more than anyone else in this story. He totally could have stayed with her and she would have whipped his life into shape in no time at all!
If you haven't read this series, you really should do so! The whole series is fantastic, and I love reading about the family being built in Carlisle!
Rating: 4.5 stars!
Fire and Fog is Book 6 in Andrew Grey's Carlisle Cops. Personally, I find series more enjoyable when I start from the beginning and read them in the appropriate order. I know not everyone feels this is necessary and though they're wrong, we all must choose what works best for us. :) If you want to skip the other five terrific books in this series, you could get away with just reading this one without a lot of issue. There are characters from previous books in this book, and little bits of their story mentioned, but you would survive. But, really, this is a fantastic series and you'll love all of them!
I love the men of Carlisle; they're loving, supportive, open-minded, considerate and all about family in whatever shape that comes. Dwayne is the same type of man and fits into the Carlisle police force perfectly. And, just like the men in the previous stories, his behavior of being a nice guy means he rescues Robin twice in one night. Robin got more than he bargained for when he left the club with a guy, trying to make money to eat. Then when Dwayne takes him home, it turns out that Robin is now homeless because of a rental scam. Dwayne does the only thing he can do and takes Robin home to sleep on his couch. And what's supposed to be just one night, turns into more as the men of Carlisle help Robin get on his feet again. Though at first Robin comes across as a little helpless, he really did just need a boost and support. He's not interested in being saved by anyone, but is willing to take help when offered. And at first glance, Robin and Dwayne are opposites, but they both lack the support of family and they're building a new life away from that family.
I really liked Dwayne and Robin; and though their relationship doesn't take long to develop, it didn't feel like it was an instalove story when reading it. There were some elements that were pretty predictable, and I kept thinking throughout the story, please don't let the bad guys be who I think they're going to be. The bad guys were who I thought they were. I saw that coming from early on, and it cleaned up the story nicely, but it was just too predictable. And, I love that most of the men in this story have children, but man, can we go about it an easier way? 😊 I'll admit, this part of the storyline broke my heart and made me cry, but I kept thinking Robin could use her around. And, one thing that seemed a little wrong to me, was that Robin couldn't live with his sister, a single mom who struggled, but in reality, she had it together more than anyone else in this story. He totally could have stayed with her and she would have whipped his life into shape in no time at all!
If you haven't read this series, you really should do so! The whole series is fantastic, and I love reading about the family being built in Carlisle!
Rating: 4.5 stars!
February 19, 2021
This is book #6 and another really good book in the Carlisle Cops series. All of this series features families composed of partners and child/children…character(s). The children, that would maybe have been, or had been, thrown away, find love, security and a happy home with two parents that love each other. The parents may be the same gender but they provide what every parent, no matter what the gender…wants for their children. There is a crime for the Carlisle Police to solve and a surprise development at the end. I hope there will be more of this series but I can certainly reread these at my leisure.
July 11, 2017
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Fire and Fog’s the sixth book in The Carlisle Police series by Andrew Grey. I’ve had the pleasure of reading the first and the sixth book in the series, and I just picked up books two through five, and I can’t wait to read them. Fire and Fog’s well written and nicely edited. The characters have depth and have been developed. The storyline and plot had a couple of twists that I didn’t see coming, but the book did move slowly at times, and I would find myself gazing off into the distance before focusing back on the book. Luckily that only happened a couple of times.
The books do look like they are standalone stories as I didn’t have any problem following the storyline and figuring out who was who. I did find reading the first book enhanced my reading experience though since Officer Dwayne is partners with Officer Red from the first book and his partner Terry ends up being Robin’s boss at the Y. I did enjoy getting to see more of Red and Terry, and there are more cameos of the other couples at the Bronco’s Club where Dwayne and Robin meet for the first time, but they are just small cameos.
Officer Dwayne has just moved to Carlisle and been hired by the police department there. He left his old town when they found out he was gay and harassed him until he accepted a severance package from his old police department and left town. His parents’ want him to come home but only if agrees to play straight. Dwayne isn’t willing to go back into the closet for anyone. Especially when he can’t have the job he loves if he goes back. So he does his research and finds a police department that’s gay-friendly, and that’s how he ends up in Carlisle. Dwayne has a soft spot for helping people in need, and he’s a good judge of character.
Robin’s just been kicked out of his house by his stepfather when he found out Robin was gay. Robin’s always hated his stepfather so no hardship there with leaving, but he can’t get over how his mother didn’t stick up for him. When he loses his job, he turns to hustling to pay the rent and buy food. Of course, while trying to pick up his first client, he gets caught by Police Officer Dwayne who just happens to be at the Bronco’s Club at the same time. Robin ends up getting saved later in the evening by Officer Dwayne when his client roughs him up and tries to get more than what he had paid for. Officer Dwayne takes him home only to find out that Robin’s been the victim of a renting scam and has been evicted by the real owner of the building. Officer Dwayne ends up taking Robin home with him, and their relationship slowly progresses from there.
The story has a nice slow burn to it with plenty of steamy scenes with a real life feel to it. I enjoyed reading it and watching as Robin and Dwayne bring out the best in each other and build a family of their own to replace the crappy family that they had both been dealt with. I can’t wait to read the other books in the series. Another great book by Andrew Grey.
***The ARC was provided by Dreamspinner Press. My review is an honest opinion of the book***
Fire and Fog’s the sixth book in The Carlisle Police series by Andrew Grey. I’ve had the pleasure of reading the first and the sixth book in the series, and I just picked up books two through five, and I can’t wait to read them. Fire and Fog’s well written and nicely edited. The characters have depth and have been developed. The storyline and plot had a couple of twists that I didn’t see coming, but the book did move slowly at times, and I would find myself gazing off into the distance before focusing back on the book. Luckily that only happened a couple of times.
The books do look like they are standalone stories as I didn’t have any problem following the storyline and figuring out who was who. I did find reading the first book enhanced my reading experience though since Officer Dwayne is partners with Officer Red from the first book and his partner Terry ends up being Robin’s boss at the Y. I did enjoy getting to see more of Red and Terry, and there are more cameos of the other couples at the Bronco’s Club where Dwayne and Robin meet for the first time, but they are just small cameos.
Officer Dwayne has just moved to Carlisle and been hired by the police department there. He left his old town when they found out he was gay and harassed him until he accepted a severance package from his old police department and left town. His parents’ want him to come home but only if agrees to play straight. Dwayne isn’t willing to go back into the closet for anyone. Especially when he can’t have the job he loves if he goes back. So he does his research and finds a police department that’s gay-friendly, and that’s how he ends up in Carlisle. Dwayne has a soft spot for helping people in need, and he’s a good judge of character.
Robin’s just been kicked out of his house by his stepfather when he found out Robin was gay. Robin’s always hated his stepfather so no hardship there with leaving, but he can’t get over how his mother didn’t stick up for him. When he loses his job, he turns to hustling to pay the rent and buy food. Of course, while trying to pick up his first client, he gets caught by Police Officer Dwayne who just happens to be at the Bronco’s Club at the same time. Robin ends up getting saved later in the evening by Officer Dwayne when his client roughs him up and tries to get more than what he had paid for. Officer Dwayne takes him home only to find out that Robin’s been the victim of a renting scam and has been evicted by the real owner of the building. Officer Dwayne ends up taking Robin home with him, and their relationship slowly progresses from there.
The story has a nice slow burn to it with plenty of steamy scenes with a real life feel to it. I enjoyed reading it and watching as Robin and Dwayne bring out the best in each other and build a family of their own to replace the crappy family that they had both been dealt with. I can’t wait to read the other books in the series. Another great book by Andrew Grey.
***The ARC was provided by Dreamspinner Press. My review is an honest opinion of the book***
September 3, 2017
The Blogger Girls
So, let me preface this by saying that I picked up this book without realizing it was book six in a series. Let me also say, I never once felt lost, and I will go back and read the other guys’ stories since I’ve already “met” them in this one. Doesn’t happen often that I do absolutely no research before I read, and honestly, I am glad I read it, even out of order.
Dwayne and Robin come from similar, dysfunctional and non-accepting families. The sad part for Robin was that his ejection caused him to be scammed and homeless, where Dwayne was older, a cop, and chose to leave on his own. Regardless, they both suffer from their families rejection of their “choices”.
Robin is small, and an easy victim. He needs a prince and he finds one with Dwayne. Dwayne is big and eagerly signs up for the role that Robin needs, even if Robin doesn’t realize it immediately. The poor guys gets hit from multiple angles, in a very short amount of time, but the one stable entity is Dwayne. These two are easily attracted to the other, but what cements their budding relationship is that Robin trusts Dwayne. Not such an easy feat when your mother dumps you, you get scammed out of your living space, and you get attacked, too. And that’s not all. The hits keep coming, and yet Dwayne stands tough, by his side, throughout it all.
This story has a few heavy themes and couple side stories, as well, but the unyielding love growing between them is how they survive. Robin creating a new family takes away some of the pain of being rejected. Dwayne loving and protecting Robin gives him the strength to tell his parents that the issues are theirs not his and until THEY change, he will not visit and they won’t see him. Fortunately, at least one of the families steps up at the end.
So, as I mentioned earlier, this is book six. We have significant page sharing with Red, Carter, and Terry so now I need to go back and see how they found their happy endings, too.
Overall Impression: I really liked it
So, let me preface this by saying that I picked up this book without realizing it was book six in a series. Let me also say, I never once felt lost, and I will go back and read the other guys’ stories since I’ve already “met” them in this one. Doesn’t happen often that I do absolutely no research before I read, and honestly, I am glad I read it, even out of order.
Dwayne and Robin come from similar, dysfunctional and non-accepting families. The sad part for Robin was that his ejection caused him to be scammed and homeless, where Dwayne was older, a cop, and chose to leave on his own. Regardless, they both suffer from their families rejection of their “choices”.
Robin is small, and an easy victim. He needs a prince and he finds one with Dwayne. Dwayne is big and eagerly signs up for the role that Robin needs, even if Robin doesn’t realize it immediately. The poor guys gets hit from multiple angles, in a very short amount of time, but the one stable entity is Dwayne. These two are easily attracted to the other, but what cements their budding relationship is that Robin trusts Dwayne. Not such an easy feat when your mother dumps you, you get scammed out of your living space, and you get attacked, too. And that’s not all. The hits keep coming, and yet Dwayne stands tough, by his side, throughout it all.
This story has a few heavy themes and couple side stories, as well, but the unyielding love growing between them is how they survive. Robin creating a new family takes away some of the pain of being rejected. Dwayne loving and protecting Robin gives him the strength to tell his parents that the issues are theirs not his and until THEY change, he will not visit and they won’t see him. Fortunately, at least one of the families steps up at the end.
So, as I mentioned earlier, this is book six. We have significant page sharing with Red, Carter, and Terry so now I need to go back and see how they found their happy endings, too.
Overall Impression: I really liked it
July 11, 2017
Fire and Fog is one of my favorite Andrew Grey books. There is a winding plot but it’s more of a series of branches than red herring turns and mysterious twists.
Dwayne is an officer with the Carlisle police department. One evening, to relax after a trying day, he goes to Bronco’s club to unwind with his friends. When he spots the young (too young?) guy mixing with other men on the dance floor his cop antennae are on the alert for trouble. None of his business, he figures, and turns his attention to his friends. However, on his way home, he comes upon someone being threatened in an alley, and it turns out to be the guy he saw at the club.
Robin is one step away from being homeless and had tried to earn $50 by offering a blow job to a man. Turns out the man wanted more. Much more. Dwayne intercedes and saves Robin from being raped, but upon hearing Robin’s story, against his (Dwayne’s) better judgement, he invites Robin to his home to sleep on his couch until better arrangements can be made.
So main story is Dwayne and Robin. A secondary story is Red and Terry, from the first Carlisle Cops story, Fire and Water, and the rocky times they are experiencing in their relationship. We also get to revisit other couples and Alex, whom I always think of with a shudder as The Boy In the Attic.
Dwayne and Robin’s parents make an appearance, for better or worse. Then there is Robin’s sister Gretchen and her four year old son Charlie. Bring tissues. Let’s see…oh, yes, another branch on the tree of Fire and Fog is the reason Robin becomes homeless. Evil people lurk in the alleys and poor sections of Carlisle.
You can definitely read each book in this series as a standalone. I know you will love reading all of them, in any order, as these are great stories of gay men finding each other and falling in love. Even if you haven’t read the others, start with Fire and Fog. You will be hooked on the series, and for that matter, on anything Andrew Grey has written.
Dwayne is an officer with the Carlisle police department. One evening, to relax after a trying day, he goes to Bronco’s club to unwind with his friends. When he spots the young (too young?) guy mixing with other men on the dance floor his cop antennae are on the alert for trouble. None of his business, he figures, and turns his attention to his friends. However, on his way home, he comes upon someone being threatened in an alley, and it turns out to be the guy he saw at the club.
Robin is one step away from being homeless and had tried to earn $50 by offering a blow job to a man. Turns out the man wanted more. Much more. Dwayne intercedes and saves Robin from being raped, but upon hearing Robin’s story, against his (Dwayne’s) better judgement, he invites Robin to his home to sleep on his couch until better arrangements can be made.
So main story is Dwayne and Robin. A secondary story is Red and Terry, from the first Carlisle Cops story, Fire and Water, and the rocky times they are experiencing in their relationship. We also get to revisit other couples and Alex, whom I always think of with a shudder as The Boy In the Attic.
Dwayne and Robin’s parents make an appearance, for better or worse. Then there is Robin’s sister Gretchen and her four year old son Charlie. Bring tissues. Let’s see…oh, yes, another branch on the tree of Fire and Fog is the reason Robin becomes homeless. Evil people lurk in the alleys and poor sections of Carlisle.
You can definitely read each book in this series as a standalone. I know you will love reading all of them, in any order, as these are great stories of gay men finding each other and falling in love. Even if you haven’t read the others, start with Fire and Fog. You will be hooked on the series, and for that matter, on anything Andrew Grey has written.
July 12, 2017
This has to be one of my favourite series by Andrew Grey. With each book the series gets better and better.
November 2, 2018
As sweet, sexy and touching as the other books in this series. You just have to fall for Andrew Grey's Carlisle Cops and their adorable men.
July 20, 2017
I like this series but this one wasn't as good as the previous ones. It's pretty much insta-love but more than that I thought the relationship between the main characters came across as more paternal on Dwayne's part as opposed to passionate and Robin seemed too immature.
August 1, 2017
All of the reviews that I read indicated that you should read the first five books in this series to understand this book (number 6 in the Carlisle police series). I can tell you that there is no need to read the first five books -- this one is free standing and quite easy to read.
This is the story of Dwayne, a new police officer in the Carlisle police department, and Robin, a 21 year old whose family has rejected him when he came out. Dwayne meets Robin in a gay bar in Harrisburg PA, and Robin is trying to pick up a guy to earn a little money for rent. It ends up that the hook-up goes badly, and Dwayne comes to the rescue. Dwayne offers to drive Robin home, only to find out that he is the victim of a scam where he lives and he is paying an illegal squatter to live in a room in a house.
The landlord throws Robin out, and with nowhere else to go, Dwayne takes him into his apartment and gives him a safe play to stay. Dwayne works with his friends, and gets Robin a job as a lifeguard at a local swimming club. The owner of the local swim club is a former Olympian.
It ends up that Robin has more problems than just being a rejected gay son. He also has very limited schooling, and has difficulty filling out the job application for the lifeguard spot. Despite this. Dwayne has a strong feeling for Robin (and vice versa) and is hoping that the kid gets the job that he wants. Robin also has excellent swimming abilities, and there is a possibility that he could still be a competitive swimmer ( but that plot goes no where).
There is a Sub plot about Robin's step-father which is so transparent that it is a joke. Far below the standard that I have grown used to with Andrew Grey. What makes it worse, on this subplot, it is revealed accidentally by two sections of a chapter that are right next to each other. (Robin's step father is a rent scammer -- squatting in houses that are for sale,and then renting them out to unsuspecting tenants -- and he is depositing the monthly rent money in lots of local banks where the houses sit.).
Robin's sister dies suddenly if a heart attack and she leaves Robin as the guardian for her son, Charlie. So the kid moves into a little storage room that is refurbished in Dwayne's house. Everything is going one step at a time. They end up becoming quite the little happy ever after family. And . . . What a surprise . . . The anticipated subplot concerning Robin's stepfather actually come to a head and he ends up getting arrested. The only surprise is that Robin's mother is part of the rent scamming also, and she also gets arrested.
The story gets more than a little sticky sweet at the end, but then again, don't many of Andrew Grey's works suffer from the same issue? Despite that fact, I liked the story and the pace (didn't like that he relies so heavily on sex scenes to fill the gaps) . . . So overall, I give this book 3 stars.
This is the story of Dwayne, a new police officer in the Carlisle police department, and Robin, a 21 year old whose family has rejected him when he came out. Dwayne meets Robin in a gay bar in Harrisburg PA, and Robin is trying to pick up a guy to earn a little money for rent. It ends up that the hook-up goes badly, and Dwayne comes to the rescue. Dwayne offers to drive Robin home, only to find out that he is the victim of a scam where he lives and he is paying an illegal squatter to live in a room in a house.
The landlord throws Robin out, and with nowhere else to go, Dwayne takes him into his apartment and gives him a safe play to stay. Dwayne works with his friends, and gets Robin a job as a lifeguard at a local swimming club. The owner of the local swim club is a former Olympian.
It ends up that Robin has more problems than just being a rejected gay son. He also has very limited schooling, and has difficulty filling out the job application for the lifeguard spot. Despite this. Dwayne has a strong feeling for Robin (and vice versa) and is hoping that the kid gets the job that he wants. Robin also has excellent swimming abilities, and there is a possibility that he could still be a competitive swimmer ( but that plot goes no where).
There is a Sub plot about Robin's step-father which is so transparent that it is a joke. Far below the standard that I have grown used to with Andrew Grey. What makes it worse, on this subplot, it is revealed accidentally by two sections of a chapter that are right next to each other. (Robin's step father is a rent scammer -- squatting in houses that are for sale,and then renting them out to unsuspecting tenants -- and he is depositing the monthly rent money in lots of local banks where the houses sit.).
Robin's sister dies suddenly if a heart attack and she leaves Robin as the guardian for her son, Charlie. So the kid moves into a little storage room that is refurbished in Dwayne's house. Everything is going one step at a time. They end up becoming quite the little happy ever after family. And . . . What a surprise . . . The anticipated subplot concerning Robin's stepfather actually come to a head and he ends up getting arrested. The only surprise is that Robin's mother is part of the rent scamming also, and she also gets arrested.
The story gets more than a little sticky sweet at the end, but then again, don't many of Andrew Grey's works suffer from the same issue? Despite that fact, I liked the story and the pace (didn't like that he relies so heavily on sex scenes to fill the gaps) . . . So overall, I give this book 3 stars.
July 9, 2017
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
I looked forward to this book since I enjoyed the other stories in this series so much, but, sadly, this one just wasn't as good to me.
I loved Dwayne. He was such a good guy who always wanted to do the right thing not just because of his job, but because it was who he was deep down. Sometimes he made decisions that were a bit out there, but they fit his big loving heart.
Robin was sort of middle of the road for me. I never really connected to him because he just sort of seemed to be all over the place. Sometimes I really liked him and sometimes I didn't. He brought all this drama into Dwayne's life and while I felt like those situations are what made the relationship work, it also felt like things moved at warp speed and there was no time for them to really develop any real feelings to each other that would really support the promises they were making.
All in all the story was fairly predictable, the writing was good, but I just didn't like the characters or the insta-feelings that seemed to sprout from no where. Not one of my favorites of Andrew Grey.
I looked forward to this book since I enjoyed the other stories in this series so much, but, sadly, this one just wasn't as good to me.
I loved Dwayne. He was such a good guy who always wanted to do the right thing not just because of his job, but because it was who he was deep down. Sometimes he made decisions that were a bit out there, but they fit his big loving heart.
Robin was sort of middle of the road for me. I never really connected to him because he just sort of seemed to be all over the place. Sometimes I really liked him and sometimes I didn't. He brought all this drama into Dwayne's life and while I felt like those situations are what made the relationship work, it also felt like things moved at warp speed and there was no time for them to really develop any real feelings to each other that would really support the promises they were making.
All in all the story was fairly predictable, the writing was good, but I just didn't like the characters or the insta-feelings that seemed to sprout from no where. Not one of my favorites of Andrew Grey.
July 28, 2017
I've really enjoyed all the other books in this series but this one just didn't work all that well for me. I loved Dwayne but never really connected with Robin. They met when Dwayne went to a gay bar and Robin was there trying to get his first tricks because he was basically homeless and needed money. And here we get to the first thing that bugged me. I get that he was traumatized because his mom kicked him out taking his step father's side. That does suck but...he was 21 years old! He's lived with him mom and step dad for many years and he still lived in a horrible situation at 21? Why? WTF? Maybe I missed a crucial part of the story with that but it just didn't make sense. Next, Robin called his sister when he was kicked out but she said she didn't have room for him and was barely surviving herself. Later we find out she was a super responsible person and had $10,000 dollars in savings...but she let her brother go homeless! Again, WTF?!? Too many weird things like this and the lack of chemistry between the two MCs made this one not so great IMO.
July 4, 2017
Fire and Fog (Carlisle Cops #6) by Andrew Grey
3 stars
M/M Romance
Triggers: Criminal activity, homophobic family, Assault
I was given this book for an honest review by Wicked Reads.
Dwayne and Robin are somewhat of an odd couple. Dwayne is trying to make his own way, to get out from underneath what his parents want for him and find his own happiness. Robin is struggling to find his own place in the world. He's been kicked out by his mom and step dad and finds himself in a very bad situation.
Where this story goes is somewhat predictable and in the end, that's what I struggled with the most. It was that man meets man, they share their troubles, something tragic happens and a family is sprouted. I think that's where the story went wrong for me. I didn't really see any chemistry between Dwayne and Robin - it was almost insta-lust and then a relationship happened.
Overall, this was a decent story, but I found it lacking in the usual Grey chemistry and heat.
3 stars
M/M Romance
Triggers: Criminal activity, homophobic family, Assault
I was given this book for an honest review by Wicked Reads.
Dwayne and Robin are somewhat of an odd couple. Dwayne is trying to make his own way, to get out from underneath what his parents want for him and find his own happiness. Robin is struggling to find his own place in the world. He's been kicked out by his mom and step dad and finds himself in a very bad situation.
Where this story goes is somewhat predictable and in the end, that's what I struggled with the most. It was that man meets man, they share their troubles, something tragic happens and a family is sprouted. I think that's where the story went wrong for me. I didn't really see any chemistry between Dwayne and Robin - it was almost insta-lust and then a relationship happened.
Overall, this was a decent story, but I found it lacking in the usual Grey chemistry and heat.
December 4, 2018
Wow.. Another fantastic story for this series from Andrew Grey. A roller coaster of emotions reading this one. Dwyane and Robin make a beautiful couple it just took Dwyane to move towns to meet his love. Robin certainly has a rough time of it . Damm even I wanted to meet Robin's stepdad to kick his arse (understatement). Sadness happens and little 4 yr Charlie joins them. I don't usually buy stories with children in them but when my favourite authors write, I buy. The ending of this is a ripper.. justice is survived, good for Robin. Lol
Dwyane was in the police force and new'ish in a town. Finding a gay club called Broncos he knew where he was going for fun.
Robin 21 yrs virgin was in the club in the hopes to earn some money since he was broke and soon to be homeless.
Includes issues with PTSD for Robin when he was younger, physically assault, telling of under age attempted rape, angst, and beautiful love scenes.
Dwyane was in the police force and new'ish in a town. Finding a gay club called Broncos he knew where he was going for fun.
Robin 21 yrs virgin was in the club in the hopes to earn some money since he was broke and soon to be homeless.
Includes issues with PTSD for Robin when he was younger, physically assault, telling of under age attempted rape, angst, and beautiful love scenes.
July 11, 2017
REVIEWED BY: LINDA TONIS
MEMBER OF THE PARANORMAL ROMANCE REVIEW TEAM
Dwayne Rappaport has become a police officer for the Carlisle police department which is a far cry from his previous police department in Topeka, Kansas where he was treated very poorly. Now he has found a place where there are many other cops who are gay and are living with their partners. Dwayne finally feels a sense of freedom and is even shocked when he goes to his first gay nightclub and discovers it isn’t at the end of an alley and dingy and smelly.
At the nightclub Dwayne meets a twenty-one year old man, Robin Cartwright who is determined to sell himself for a few bucks. When Robin leaves the club he finds himself in danger with a man not willing to accept what Robin is willing to offer but wants more, fortunately Dwayne heard what was going on and came to Robin’s rescue. Robin might need money but selling himself proved not to be as simple as he thought.
Alone with no job and about to lose his apartment Robin was desperate but his troubles are about to get worse when he returns home to discover that he was the victim of rent scamming and the house he is living in belongs to someone else and all the money he paid is gone. Dwayne finds himself drawn to Robin and invites him to come stay with him, of course Robin is sure that Dwayne expects payment and it is not with money. It will take time for Robin to trust anyone since he was thrown out of his home by his stepfather when he discovered he was gay and his mom who should love him unconditionally said nothing.
Both Dwayne and Robin paid a heavy price when their families discovered they were gay, Robin thrown out into the street and Dwayne whose parents treated the situation with silence and denial. Dwayne finds ways of helping Robin while his feelings for him grow stronger. Dwayne calls on his fellow police officers men we have met before and characters I loved.
As Robin believes his life is finally taking a turn for the better his sister dies and he finds himself as his four year old nephew Charlie’s guardian. Robin has barely gotten his life together and now he has a young child to raise. Will Dwayne stay in Robin’s life with a child now in the mix? There is more to this book than just Dwayne and Robin but it involves a rent scamming scheme that is hurting not just the true owners but the people who find themselves broke and homeless. There is betrayal, sex, surprises and an adorable four year old.
I think I have used every word possible to praise Mr. Grey’s books, wonderful, heartwarming, touching etc. now I need to come up with something new but I think I need a Thesaurus for help so I will just stick to what I have said before, all of the above and much much more.
MEMBER OF THE PARANORMAL ROMANCE REVIEW TEAM
Dwayne Rappaport has become a police officer for the Carlisle police department which is a far cry from his previous police department in Topeka, Kansas where he was treated very poorly. Now he has found a place where there are many other cops who are gay and are living with their partners. Dwayne finally feels a sense of freedom and is even shocked when he goes to his first gay nightclub and discovers it isn’t at the end of an alley and dingy and smelly.
At the nightclub Dwayne meets a twenty-one year old man, Robin Cartwright who is determined to sell himself for a few bucks. When Robin leaves the club he finds himself in danger with a man not willing to accept what Robin is willing to offer but wants more, fortunately Dwayne heard what was going on and came to Robin’s rescue. Robin might need money but selling himself proved not to be as simple as he thought.
Alone with no job and about to lose his apartment Robin was desperate but his troubles are about to get worse when he returns home to discover that he was the victim of rent scamming and the house he is living in belongs to someone else and all the money he paid is gone. Dwayne finds himself drawn to Robin and invites him to come stay with him, of course Robin is sure that Dwayne expects payment and it is not with money. It will take time for Robin to trust anyone since he was thrown out of his home by his stepfather when he discovered he was gay and his mom who should love him unconditionally said nothing.
Both Dwayne and Robin paid a heavy price when their families discovered they were gay, Robin thrown out into the street and Dwayne whose parents treated the situation with silence and denial. Dwayne finds ways of helping Robin while his feelings for him grow stronger. Dwayne calls on his fellow police officers men we have met before and characters I loved.
As Robin believes his life is finally taking a turn for the better his sister dies and he finds himself as his four year old nephew Charlie’s guardian. Robin has barely gotten his life together and now he has a young child to raise. Will Dwayne stay in Robin’s life with a child now in the mix? There is more to this book than just Dwayne and Robin but it involves a rent scamming scheme that is hurting not just the true owners but the people who find themselves broke and homeless. There is betrayal, sex, surprises and an adorable four year old.
I think I have used every word possible to praise Mr. Grey’s books, wonderful, heartwarming, touching etc. now I need to come up with something new but I think I need a Thesaurus for help so I will just stick to what I have said before, all of the above and much much more.
July 11, 2017
Officer Dwayne Rappaport is new to the Carlisle PD. He’s partnered up with Red, whom he really likes working with. Red’s down in the dumps, though, about Terry’s fame after winning at the Olympics—they don’t have time to spend with each other anymore. Red’s been drinking just a little too much, as a result, and Dwayne gives him a ride home. But not before he gives him some much needed advice.
With the night still young, Dwayne is looking for someplace to go where he can be himself. He heads to Harrington and winds up in no better place than Bronco’s. Needless to say, Bull and Zach and the gang are at the club, and they befriend Dwayne. When a bit of trouble starts, Dwayne steps in.
Robin Cartwright has had more than a run of bad luck. He was kicked out by his stepfather, and his mother did nothing to prevent it. His plan to hustle is somewhat foiled when he’s approached by Dwayne. When Dwayne comes to Robin’s rescue, he finds that Robin has been taken by a rental scam. Dwayne knows he’s taking a big chance giving Robin a place to stay.
With the help of Dwayne and his friends, things start looking up for Robin—until he runs into the rental scammer. It leads Dwayne and Red into one of the most complex rental scams, but there’s more to it, as Dwayne starts looking into Robin’s stepfather’s background.
It’s getting harder to pick a favorite from the Carlisle Cops series. With this sixth installment, Andrew Grey combines suspense, investigative skills, and a good mix of characters. I thought the rental scam plotline, and where it leads, was interesting and made for a surprise ending. And, we get to see Dwayne and Red use their skills to work the case.
I liked the odd pairing of Dwayne and Robin’s characters. Dwayne seemed somewhat serious but always tries to give sound advice to help people. Robin is outgoing but seems to worry about being useless. It all just boils down to caring, trust and adjusting to what life deals them.
As always, there are those lasting friendships, and people willing to help. Donald, Alex and Carter make an appearance; Red and Terry, even with the complications in their relationship, are there to help. It was fun to see the Bronco’s Boys make an appearance, and all are doing great!
Reviewed by Maryann for The Novel Approach
With the night still young, Dwayne is looking for someplace to go where he can be himself. He heads to Harrington and winds up in no better place than Bronco’s. Needless to say, Bull and Zach and the gang are at the club, and they befriend Dwayne. When a bit of trouble starts, Dwayne steps in.
Robin Cartwright has had more than a run of bad luck. He was kicked out by his stepfather, and his mother did nothing to prevent it. His plan to hustle is somewhat foiled when he’s approached by Dwayne. When Dwayne comes to Robin’s rescue, he finds that Robin has been taken by a rental scam. Dwayne knows he’s taking a big chance giving Robin a place to stay.
With the help of Dwayne and his friends, things start looking up for Robin—until he runs into the rental scammer. It leads Dwayne and Red into one of the most complex rental scams, but there’s more to it, as Dwayne starts looking into Robin’s stepfather’s background.
It’s getting harder to pick a favorite from the Carlisle Cops series. With this sixth installment, Andrew Grey combines suspense, investigative skills, and a good mix of characters. I thought the rental scam plotline, and where it leads, was interesting and made for a surprise ending. And, we get to see Dwayne and Red use their skills to work the case.
I liked the odd pairing of Dwayne and Robin’s characters. Dwayne seemed somewhat serious but always tries to give sound advice to help people. Robin is outgoing but seems to worry about being useless. It all just boils down to caring, trust and adjusting to what life deals them.
As always, there are those lasting friendships, and people willing to help. Donald, Alex and Carter make an appearance; Red and Terry, even with the complications in their relationship, are there to help. It was fun to see the Bronco’s Boys make an appearance, and all are doing great!
Reviewed by Maryann for The Novel Approach
July 10, 2017
There's more trouble for the Officers in Carlisle PA, and it starts at Broncos.
Young Robin faces the very real threat of living on the streets, so he makes a bad decision in an effort to keep his run down apartment. Things go from bad to worse when Robin winds up on the wrong side of a scam but thankfully, he has a guardian angel. Dwanye feels very protective of Robin from their first... awkward meeting in an alley way. When Robin needs a place to stay, Dwayne quickly offers up his home. It shouldn't be a hard decision for Robin, after all, Dwayne is a cop. But Robin's life has been one bad situation after another. Not even his own mother could be trusted, so why should he put his faith in Dwayne?
This book ebbs and flows flawlessly. The plot is steady and all the pieces come together like a puzzle at just the right time, and I was on the edge of me seat a couple of times. There is little angst, and what is there is generally surrounding Robin, which is to be expected given his age. What this poor young man has been through has made him strong, made him a survivor, to spite the fact he views himself as a failure. It takes Dwaynes unconditional trust and unwavering support for Robin to finally see himself as worthy of love, worthy of a family, worthy of anything actually.
Dwayne too has some issues with his self worth and he and Robin have much in common when it comes to mothers that should have been neutered. Dwayne craves love and trust just as much as Robin does, he just conveys it in different ways. He keeps his heart under lock and key while Robin wears his on his sleeve. It read to me as neither man would be happy or complete until they found each other. I really enjoyed the way Dwayne romanced Robin, proved to him that he was just as worthy of love as any other person, showed Robin that he could trust Dwayne with his heart.
This story is a continuation of the Carlisle Cops series by Andrew Grey and I'd recommend reading the series in order so you can fully understand and appreciate all the characters. That is one of my favorite things about this Author and his series, they start at point A and run to point B, but there are so many things happening in between and it fits together. If you miss a book, you'll miss a piece.
Young Robin faces the very real threat of living on the streets, so he makes a bad decision in an effort to keep his run down apartment. Things go from bad to worse when Robin winds up on the wrong side of a scam but thankfully, he has a guardian angel. Dwanye feels very protective of Robin from their first... awkward meeting in an alley way. When Robin needs a place to stay, Dwayne quickly offers up his home. It shouldn't be a hard decision for Robin, after all, Dwayne is a cop. But Robin's life has been one bad situation after another. Not even his own mother could be trusted, so why should he put his faith in Dwayne?
This book ebbs and flows flawlessly. The plot is steady and all the pieces come together like a puzzle at just the right time, and I was on the edge of me seat a couple of times. There is little angst, and what is there is generally surrounding Robin, which is to be expected given his age. What this poor young man has been through has made him strong, made him a survivor, to spite the fact he views himself as a failure. It takes Dwaynes unconditional trust and unwavering support for Robin to finally see himself as worthy of love, worthy of a family, worthy of anything actually.
Dwayne too has some issues with his self worth and he and Robin have much in common when it comes to mothers that should have been neutered. Dwayne craves love and trust just as much as Robin does, he just conveys it in different ways. He keeps his heart under lock and key while Robin wears his on his sleeve. It read to me as neither man would be happy or complete until they found each other. I really enjoyed the way Dwayne romanced Robin, proved to him that he was just as worthy of love as any other person, showed Robin that he could trust Dwayne with his heart.
This story is a continuation of the Carlisle Cops series by Andrew Grey and I'd recommend reading the series in order so you can fully understand and appreciate all the characters. That is one of my favorite things about this Author and his series, they start at point A and run to point B, but there are so many things happening in between and it fits together. If you miss a book, you'll miss a piece.
January 19, 2023
All the books in this series are basically the same. Two men with family issues are forced to basically live together for X reasons and there’s usually an orphan child/ren they care for. The author is the mm version of Disney - he kills off mothers! Frequently! None of the men have completely supportive family. The non-cop member has a role in solving the cop’s case of the moment, of course.
The books are short novels, maybe not quite a novella, but still not a full novel. The stories have inconsistencies, particularly with the first child’s age. He’s 5, he’s 4, he’s 3 - as the books progress. If you’re going to write a series you NEED to keep your facts straight. The books are all way OVERPRICED for their content. Too short, too similar and inconsistencies.
The books are short novels, maybe not quite a novella, but still not a full novel. The stories have inconsistencies, particularly with the first child’s age. He’s 5, he’s 4, he’s 3 - as the books progress. If you’re going to write a series you NEED to keep your facts straight. The books are all way OVERPRICED for their content. Too short, too similar and inconsistencies.
August 6, 2020
This seemed like a fitting wrap up to the Cops series...although I'd never complain about more. It was really nice to see Red/Terry feature so much in this book as they started the series off for us, but not too intrusive that we didn't get to learn more about Dwayne and Robin and their relationship...
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July 17, 2017
Another great story by Mr. Grey. It was great to get a peek at the guys from Bronco's. It love this series. It is well written with well developed characters. It is always great to see what is happening with the guys from Carlisle. I am looking forward to what comes next.
December 14, 2018
Books like this are why Andrew Grey is a must-read for me. The emotion, the heat, the drama, everything was perfectly balanced and kept me on edge and engaged in the story from beginning to end. I love this series and how we always get visit the past characters while getting to know new ones.
June 18, 2024
Great end to a great series. I have really enjoyed reading all six of the Carlisle Cops books. I was going to start with a later book from another related series but decided to start at the beginning this time and was really pleased I did.
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