Whisper by Garrett Leigh | Skins #2
Contemporary Romance | LGBT
Publication Date | May 1st, 2018
Book Blurb:
Lonely physiotherapist Harry Foster has the world at his feet. A full client list, a six figure Instagram following, and a publishing deal for a book he doesn’t have time to write until his agent offers him a break—a retreat to the wild south west coast.
Cornish horseman Joe Carter is lonely too. Rescuing horses and managing Whisper Farm takes up most of his days, and by night he plays chicken with the farm’s perilous bank accounts.
At his sister’s unwelcome suggestion, he rents his only bedroom to a bloke from the city, and when Harry arrives, he’s everything Joe isn’t—calm, patient, and gorgeous enough to be exactly the kind of distraction Joe doesn’t need.
Harry doesn’t have time for distractions either—even shirtless farmers riding bareback past his bedroom window—but his moody host proves impossible to ignore.
On paper, they have nothing in common, but Joe is beautiful…glorious, and when an accident puts his life in Harry’s healing hands, the whisper of true love is inevitable. If the trouble that put the farm on its knees in the first place doesn’t get in the way.
| Book Review |
Whisper is the second book in Garrett Leigh’s Skins series, but it’s not necessary to read the first one if you want to pick this one up. Though I will say, I really enjoyed the first installment in this series, Dream, so I recommend that if it peaks your interest at all, you read it.
When Harry lands a book deal, the words don’t come as easily as he’d thought, so when his brother suggests he get away from his busy life to try and complete the project, he does just that. Joe’s family is familiar with hard knocks, and when they’re really scraping the bottom of the financial barrell, they decide to rent out a room to bring in some extra cash. This is where Harry and Joe’s lives collide. On the outside, these two men couldn’t be more different; Harry is amiable while Joe is gruff, but it doesn’t take long to see that Joe’s gruffness is an exterior; he’s really just as much a softie as Harry. What I really liked about this story was how seamlessly Harry slid into Joe’s life. It was what they both needed – Joe just someone to be with, and Harry a place to feel like he belonged. He really was the helping hand that Joe needed, and he came and offered his help in a way that Joe was able to accept. Joe was such a hard worker and used to carrying the burden himself; he was able to allow Harry to be there for him in a way he couldn’t let anyone else. Joe’s lingering fear at once again being left just broke my heart.
I really enjoyed Joe’s mother and sister. They were really appreciative of all Joe did for the family, and they were warm and loving to everyone around them, including newcomer Harry. Joe’s father, on the other hand, was a man who’d lost his way and continued to be a drain on his family. He was so frustrating throughout this whole story, and Joe’s struggle regarding him really tugged at my heartstrings. This story was angsty and slow-building, and when the steam did happen, there was often a tenderness to it that was so indicative of Joe and Harry’s relationship; I just loved the way it was written.
I thought Whisper was a wonderful addition to the Skins series, and I can’t wait to see more of Harry’s brother in the next installment!
| Rating |
Series | Skins
Greatly done review ❤
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Thank you! 🙂
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I’ve read this author before, but not this series. I’m glad to hear you really enjoyed this one – and the first! It sounds like I need to grab these. 🙂
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
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Oh, yes, I really like them. And now that I’m reading the third, I’m realizing how much I love the easy when these men just slip into each other’s lives.
Enjoy! 🙂
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I am likely to jump in with this one b/c of the horse rescue and farm setting with the sweet quality you describe. I’ve loved some of her other books so I know I like her writing, too.
Loved your review, Angie!
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If you like that, Sophia, you will definitely enjoy this one. I loved Harry, Jo, and the horses! 🙂
Thank you. 🙂
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