I am loving the Finding Home series. The basis of the series is three men who went to boarding school together, and who have remained close in the intervening years. The first book was about Silas, the man who inherited this Cornish estate in a terrible state of disrepair. He’s been trying for years to bring it back to its former glory despite having limited funds. His best friend Niall has been by his side as estate manager and, it turns out, has given more than just of his time, finding little (and big) ways to help Silas as he struggles.
In the last book, when Niall hired Oz, it was with a view of livening things up at the estate. And if Oz and Silas figured out they were perfect for each other? All the better. Then men did eventually get their heads out of their butts and I got a very satisfying happy ending.
This book begins five years before with Niall rescuing Milo from a truly horrific situation. My heart ached for the young man who was being so badly abused. Niall brings Milo to Chi an Mor and thus begins a very long process of healing for the man who barely knows how to survive. He’d once been a successful art restorer but his wanker of a boyfriend ruined everything for him and he’s starting again with nothing. Only Niall’s gentle coaxing and Silas’ generous spirit begin to bring Milo back to life.
One slight problem – Milo has been in love with Niall for as long as he can remember and Niall is fuck buddies with Milo’s older brother Gideon. Uh…awkward… Niall also doesn’t see what’s right before him. He can acknowledge the progress Milo has made, but he still believes the younger man needs to be treated with kid gloves. It’s only when the men encounter a baby and a badly broken boiler that things get interesting. Throw in yoga that is way hotter than it should be, and it’s a recipe for love, right?
Except just as things are going well, Gideon shows back up. The three men and some of Gid’s friends go to a chalet and it’s a disaster. Well, until Niall gets his head out of his tush. But convincing Milo that he’s serious is another challenge for Niall – one he’s apparently up for because I got my happy ending!
I cannot say enough good things about these books and a good portion of the praise goes to the amazing narration by Joel Leslie. Ms. Morton’s books sing with snark on the page, but Joel’s narration brings them to a whole new level. The pair are brilliant together and I cannot wait for the final book in the series because I can’t wait to see if Gideon can be redeemed.