A review by stephreviewsbooks
The Retreat by Andi Jaxon, J.R. Gray

5.0

This book follows its predecessor with another 5 stars. Still with the fencing, but this one is more character centered. I am not sure which of the two men I loved the most. Owen has a vulnerability that makes you want to go into full on nurturing mode, whereas Colin is sunshiny and knowing how hard depression is also on the partner, I have his back too. 
 I loved the sexual tension that Colin could conjure up in about 3 seconds, Owen never saw it coming and it makes this book hard to put down. Owen has growly tendencies that nobody ever knew about, especially him and this upped the chemistry.  Fancy getting jealous over your husband-on-paper, maybe feelings are getting crosswired. It is inevitable that these two will fall in love.
 I love their honesty with each other, Owen is full disclosure about his struggles with anxiety and depression, and his lack of sexual appetite; which Colin seems to conquer. Despite the heavyness that Owen carries, there is fun banter between these two that was a lot of fun. We hear from Oliver and Issac a lot and I loved how Colin could wind Oliver up. Love isn't just saying the words, actions speak louder than words, and Owen's actions towards a certain event shoots the word to the stars. These two deserve all the comfort and love they bring each other; I miss them already. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.