Hi there! Today, I’m sharing a review for a new Christmas M/M romance from author Keira Andrews. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY puts and unlikely couple together: two former step-brothers. I’ve read and enjoyed many of Ms. Andrews’ books, including KIDNAPPED BY THE PIRATE, ROAD TO THE SUN, and KICK AT THE DARKNESS, so I was looking forward to this one.

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About the book:
Former stepbrothers find Christmas romance under the tree.
After years alone, Daniel Diaz is finally ready to shake up his orderly, solitary life. He’s about to leave for a cozy Christmas getaway with his new man when he gets the call from the ER that his former stepbrother has been admitted with a concussion and a broken hand—and Cole put him down as his emergency contact. Why the hell would he do that? Daniel barely knows the guy. After all, their parents’ marriage lasted less than a year and it was a decade ago!

But Cole has no one else to look after him and strict doctor’s orders not to be left alone. So fine, Daniel will bring him along on vacation to make sure he doesn’t starve or fall into a coma. This is supposed to be Daniel’s chance to explore romance again after locking down his feelings for too long—except it turns out his could-be boyfriend is more interested in partying and being an obnoxious jerk. Daniel sends him packing, and now he’s stuck with a virtual stranger in an isolated mountain cabin.

Cole Smith crushed hard on cranky Daniel when they were teenagers. Alone with him in a romantic winter wonderland, those feelings roar back to life. Glimpsing the caring, vulnerable man under Daniel’s frosty shell, he yearns to get closer. Christmas is a time for surprises, and Daniel and Cole discover a scorching connection that just might melt their hearts.

This fluffy gay Christmas romance from Keira Andrews features former stepbrothers reconnecting as adults, sexy hot-tub shenanigans, cuddling by the fire, and of course a happy ending.

My Review:
Daniel Diaz’ mother married Cole Smith’s father for a rebound romance back when Daniel was a senior in high school. Though he couldn’t wait to leave that house, he took great pleasure in outing himself with his then-teammate boyfriend. Cole never forgot that, and Daniel’s courage helped him to come out a few years later. Not that Daniel knew; he’d been long gone, as was his mother, though Cole and Daniel’s mom kept in touch.

In fact, she urged Cole to list Daniel as his emergency contact when he moved to Ottawa for graduate school. Daniel has been living there for several years, mostly celibate, on account of not getting over the betrayals of his first love. His bestie calls Daniel “dead inside,” and Daniel’s recently gone through some self-help in order to reignite his passion. Part of that was booking a spontaneous getaway with his newest beau? Okay, so Justin isn’t really a beau–mostly he’s a big office flirt and the first guy who’s almost turned Daniel on in a very long time. Sort of. Either way, changing his life only begins with change, and Daniel’s romantic getaway is derailed by a call from the university hospital ER notifying him that Cole–who he doesn’t even remember because it’s been ten years since he left home–has fallen, broken his wrist and has a concussion. Oh, and would Daniel mind picking up the virtual stranger and monitoring his wellness over the next 72 hours? No? Tough. See you soon…

While Daniel’s not happy about the advent of Cole in his life, he’s not heartless, and he does what a good man should do; takes it all in stride. What he’s not expecting is that Justin has turned their romantic getaway in to something completely unexpected. And unwanted. It’s only a blizzard that keeps Daniel from dumping Justin out on his ear. This part is a little whoa!, and Justin seemed a bit cartoonish, though some people are venal and petty and he was definitely that type of character. That said, as Daniel and Cole spend the quiet time in the romantic chalet, it’s a dream realized for Cole. He’s been so attracted to teenaged Daniel, and now they’re all grown up. Plus, they are both single…and Daniel thinks it’s a pervy thing to suddenly have an attraction to the boy, er man, who used to be a stepsibling….for like a minute and a half. Isn’t it? Cole doesn’t think so, and the comfort of a person who truly gets and accepts you is too strong for Daniel to resist.

Expect a lot of hurt-comfort here, and Daniel finally discussing the shame of his relationships in a way that helps him feel whole, not lacking, for once. Cole is sweet, and his excitement of having Daniel care for him is palpable. I enjoyed it.

Interested? You can find IN CASE OF EMERGENCY on Goodreads and Amazon (US and UK).

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About the Author:
After writing for years yet never really finding the right inspiration, Keira discovered her voice in gay romance, which has become a passion. She writes contemporary, historical, paranormal and fantasy fiction, and—although she loves delicious angst along the way—Keira firmly believes in happy endings. For as Oscar Wilde once said, “The good ended happily, and the bad unhappily. That is what fiction means.”

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