Safe Harbor

Castle Harbor, Book 4

De: J.P. Oliver

Narrado por: Austin Jay

A troubled man trying to get through the job.
A chef with a hidden pain.
The curious connection that binds them together.

Tyson is the foreman of the resort construction team, but he has a problem: His issues are out of control, making it difficult to keep things together for this gig. The distraction of a certain gorgeous cook is about to complicate things even further.

Will Tyson’s troubles ruin his dream job?

Alex is a talented chef who has just suffered a devastating loss - his father has passed. Rather than meet it head on, he’s buried himself in his work. However, those close to Alex are seeing fractures starting to surface.

When Tyson can’t cope with the pressure, will he run from Castle Harbor? Or straight into Alex’s arms?

This gay romance audiobook is intended for adults only. This audiobook and every other audiobook in the Castle Harbor Series has a HEA and can be listened to in any order. Listeners be warned - it contains mentions of alcohol abuse.

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Addiction can be a hard thing to break

Alex and Tyson two amazing guys that are both suffering from addiction one is a workaholic with the other struggles with drinking. But one is also fighting another demon and that’s coming out of the closet. I loved both of these boys and I’m glad that in the end that they have worked things out. I can say this though although the construction of the hotel has caused some headaches it’s certainly done the gay boys of this town some good. Tyson is there as part of the construction crew and well he goes out for the night only to be found by Alex in the alley and from there the story moves forward. I am glad though that at one point Alex gets a good speaking too even if he doesn’t feel it is right. It may just be the wake up call he needs. Overall another enjoyable story in the series.

Two men who must confront their demons

“I stood up for my heart, so why did it hurt so much?”

Alex owns the local café and is a bit of a workaholic. Tyson is a construction worker who is struggling to stay sober. Together they learn to support each other and work through the things that haunt them. Neither is perfect, their struggles are realistic, and it made for a heartfelt and sweet story. I really enjoyed Alex and Tyson’s story. I did have a few unanswered questions, but nothing big that it took away from the story.

Austin Jay did a great job. I was able to easily follow along as he spoke clearly and has a nice voice.

I was given this free audiobook review copy at my request and have voluntarily left my review without bias or persuasion.

A Must Read

This is the fourth book in the Castle Harbor Series with developed characters who are both struggling with addiction (workaholic & alcoholic). The story is about Alex and Tyson who are both struggling with their addictions and the effects it is having on their lives. There are no easy fixes and they both struggle. With the love of each other and a great support system from friends and family give each character the strength to change. This series just keeps getting better and better. I cannot wait for the next book. The narration did an amazing job.

Can Tyson Find Safe Harbor in Castle Harbor?

Alex runs the Castle Harbor cafe and has since his father died. His determination to make his father's cafe the success his father always dreamed of drives him to work from opening to closing everyday. He has become a workaholic not taking time for anything else in his life. One morning while preparing to open he finds Tyson in the alley passed out from drinking. He helps the man up and into the cafe for coffee and to get some help for him. Tyson is in town as foreman for the resort construction project. Tyson is here to redeem himself and get his life back because he has lost so much to alcoholism. Tyson's mistake is he thinks in order to be a good boss he has to hang out with his men and drink with them when the push for it. His second mistake is that he thinks he can control it, but he can't. Alex is so attracted to the really big man that Tyson is with all the muscles and tatts. Tyson is attracted to Alex's beauty. Tyson isn't out and Alex won't hide who he is or be with someone that is out of control drinking. Tyson tries to pull himself together and straighten up to be what Alex deserves. Alex tries to stop working so much and take time for himself and for Tyson. Can these two be what each other needs? Another great addition to the Castle Harbor series. I love these books.

Step by Step Away From Destruction

JP. Oliver handles the subject of addiction with knowledge and compassion. There may be triggers in this book for some readers.

Tyson's addiction is alcohol. We follow him from when he is released from Rehab to a new town, a new job, with new people. As a construction foreman, he needs to remain sober and clear headed.

Tyson struggles every day with refusing to drink, but social situations and peer pressure lead him to make bad decisions. Consequences and guilt take a toll on all of his relationships.

Tyson's boyfriend wonders what he has gotten into by falling in love with a man who is both not "out" and an alcoholic. He doesn't see that his own life of stress and overworking is affecting his physical health.

J.P. Oliver focuses mostly on the alcoholism and how it affects everyone around Tyson, but he sneaks in tidbits that remind the reader that anything can become addictive if experienced in excess.

Narrator Austin Jay has a smooth reading style that keeps the story flowing, and allows listeners to stay engaged with the characters.