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Sapphire Dawn (Sapphire Cove)

C. Travis Rice

Christopher Rice

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Under his pen name, C. Travis Rice, New York Times bestselling author Christopher Rice offers tales of passion, intrigue, and steamy romance between men.

The fourth novel, Sapphire Dawn, once again transports you to a beautiful luxury resort on the sparkling Southern California coast where strong-willed heroes release the shame that blocks their hearts’ desires.

Donnie Bascombe has made a lot of people’s fantasies come true in his life, first in the bedroom, then on the set of his adult entertainment studio. But his best friend Logan Murdoch has just presented him with his tallest order yet—help plan the wedding of his dreams.

Desire has always been Donnie’s forte. But lavish nuptials at one of Southern California’s premier oceanfront resorts? For that job, he’ll need a partner. And a mentor.

Richard Merriweather has devoted his life to planning fairy tale weddings for celebrities and royalty—only to have his own husband shatter his heart into a million pieces. Remaking the special events office at Sapphire Cove is just the distraction he needs to get his fancy and luxurious life back on track.

But the groom’s brash and undeniably sexy best friend has a powerful attraction to Richard Merriweather he can’t keep secret. Problem is, Richard doesn’t do hookups, and Donnie doesn’t do relationships.

The closer Donnie gets to Richard, the more he wants something different, something he’s never had before. Something that will force both men to confront the heartbreak in their pasts as they plan Sapphire Cove’s wedding of the decade and find an unexpected future for themselves.

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After a disappointing read, I was in desperate need of a palate cleanser, and “Sapphire Dawn” by C. Travis Rice delivered beyond my wildest expectations. This fourth novel in the Sapphire Cove series is a captivating blend of passion, intrigue, and steamy romance that transported me to the beautiful luxury resort on the sparkling Southern California coast. From the first page to the last, I was hooked, kicking my feet and giggling like a schoolgirl while laughing my ass off.

The story revolves around Donnie Bascombe, a man who’s made fantasies come true both in the bedroom and on the set of his adult entertainment studio. Tasked with planning his best friend Logan Murdoch’s dream wedding at Sapphire Cove, Donnie needs the expertise of Richard Merriweather, a heartbroken wedding planner who’s devoted his life to creating fairy tale weddings. As the two men work together, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Donnie and Richard’s magnetic connection and the build-up of tension are everything I love about romance stories. Their journey from reluctant partners to something much more is as sweet as it is hot and hilarious.

What stood out most was the character development of Donnie and Richard. Their personal growth and the evolution of their relationship were a joy to read. These characters are fully fleshed out, feeling like real people with all their pain, insecurities, hopes, and dreams. Despite the sometimes cheesy storyline, the depth and authenticity of Donnie and Richard’s experiences made me fall in love with them as they fell for each other. It’s always refreshing to read about older queer men (late 30s, early 40s) finding love, and Rice has done a fantastic job of portraying their journey in a heartwarming and relatable way.

If you’re looking for a book that will make you laugh, swoon, and believe in the power of love again, “Sapphire Dawn” is the one for you.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

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