Gideon is much more likeable in this book than the last. Aside from having to take his instant bonding with Eli a little on faith, it’s a pleasant story. Both said they really missed each other when apart, but I would have liked to see more of their attachment during the quotidian parts of the cruise to make it feel truer.
The main conflict is whether Gideon will come out and that was handled in a satisfying way. The glimpses of other characters are fun for series readers. I enjoyed this story more than book 2. I like romances where the main characters spend a lot of time together and this has all that. Also, they never turn on each other so there’s no manufactured split to worry about.
Steam: Medium-low. While the middle of the book is mostly a honeymoon period Eli & Gideon, only a little of the M/M sexytimes make it to the page, and then the sexier details fall off altogether. It starts as if it might be kinky then turns extremely mellow instead.
Narration: I enjoyed it. But I have no idea what a welsh accent should sound like, so keep that in mind.