Trace

Significant Brothers, Book 4

By: E. Davies

Narrated by: Greg Boudreaux

Forensic investigator Dustin Reed stopped believing in fairytale romance in high school. Ever since his best friends scared off his loser ex, he's been a chronically single scrawny geek, afraid of being used. Love blossoms around him, while his family wants him to get hitched to the right class of man. All he can seem to find is hookup app encounters, but Dustin wishes someone would sweep him off his feet for love, too.

After his tour of duty, now-forensic photographer Leo Sanderson is glad to be home. Behind his muscles lies a heart of gold, but school and his new job aren't resonating with him. Nobody has his back anymore, but he's fine on his own. He's never clicked with the women he's dated, but bumping into Dustin in a gay bar is making things fall into place...a little faster than he'd like.

Hooking up while avoiding labels isn't a bad idea: Leo's figuring himself out, Dustin's unwilling to hand over his heart, and they both work together. But Valentine's day is coming and they haven't been seeing anyone else. In fact, neither of them want to. Every fairytale has to start somewhere; why not the bedroom? Can they get past their insecurities and admit to each other and the world what they really want?

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Dustin & Leo

I love this series and this a wonderful addition to it. Dustin and Leo are spectacular characters and I love how well the fit together. Their story is cute, romantic, and sexy and thankfully low angst. It's great to see the rest of the gang and see how they are doing and how well they enfold a new member into their group. The narrator did a spectacular job with this story and especially with the voices for Leo and Dustin. Can't wait for the next one in the series. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Dustin and Leo

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Leo and Dustin's relationship unfolds so naturally. Each is a bit hesitant. Leo is new to everything about dating and relationships, so he takes his cues from Leo letting him set the pace. Dustin's been used and discarded by all his attempts at a one so he's a bit flustered from Leo's genuine interest. The only angst is from outside influences and they face it together, leaning on one another for support. The way the other brothers accept and rally around them is lovely.
Recommended author and series

Audiobook: Love this narrator!

Absolutely fantastic!

E. Davies is back at it again, and I am so grateful! I just love these Significant Brothers. They are such a strong family, and I love how they support and accept each other and their loves.

In this book 4, quiet Dustin finally meets someone to make him take a risk of falling in love. Leo has never considered being with a man, but when he meets Dustin, pieces just click and fall into place for him. He never really questions his feelings, and is very open to all his relationship with Dustin can bring. There are little bumps in the road for them, but it is nothing that can not be overcome with communication and love. I really enjoyed sharing their journey with them.

I listened to this in audio format as a re-read, and Greg Boudreaux did a fantastic job. Revisiting this series has made me remember why I fell in love with these characters, and I feel like I loved Dustin and Leo even more after reading this again. They were so great together, and my heart was so full listening to them fall in love.

I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC provided by the author

My favorite couple of the series.

Dustin like to keep his head down and concentrate on work. Leo is new to the office and he is absolutely adorkable in my opinion. When the sparks fly between these two you are in for such a sweet story that has yet to be surpassed as one of my favorite E. Davies couples to date.

Great to listen to for warm and fuzzy feelings

This entire series is full of the great kind of feel good romances. Listening to Trace gave me all the smiles and warm fuzzy feelings that make for an enjoyable way to spend some time. Plus the length is just the right amount to listen to. The narrator did a terrific job with this book and all of the characters were easy to distinguish which can be difficult in some single narration MM audiobooks.

Trace had an interesting sort of push-pull without being overly angsty that I appreciated. Both Leo and Dustin were likable characters that had to work through some past issues as well as present challenges brought on by working together. Leo was very mature in his attitude after serving in the military and even though he didn't have a clear handle on his life, he approached it head-on and falling for Dustin was lovely to watch unfold.

I think this is my favorite in the series (so far......still have two more to read) and I found the epilogue swoony and everything my romantic heart wanted to hear. I definitely recommend this Significant Brothers series!