Legal Tender

Legal Tender is the fourth book in this series but each stands alone fine. I think this is my favorite in this series. I loved all of the characters and the storyline is so touching. It was nice to see Dieter and Gerald again and also Brian. I loved Timothy because he is kind, noble and deserved his legacy. This was a favorite because like the first book Timothy is fighting for a family heirloom that is controversial but he wants it not for the monetary value but because it was his grandad's the only person he felt loved him until he meets Joiner.
If you loved well-developed characters, motorcycle designers, lawyers, a touch of suspense and a beautiful love story with some sweet and hot man-sex you will love this. I highly recommend it!

Knowing how wildly popular Andrew Grey is I’ve been looking for a title to start with, and I picked well with 'Legal Tender'. I was in the mood for something sweet and comforting and this one fit the bill perfectly.

I don’t know what I enjoyed more, Grey’s adorable story or the soothing tones of John Solo’s narration.

I wasn’t expecting to learn so much about the history of the Double Eagle coin, or to also get such an interesting legal story, but it just goes to show that Andrew Grey’s reputation as an excellent writer is well deserved.

Since this is the first I’ve read of this series I can attest to the fact these books can be enjoyed out of order. Clearly there are characters from the prior books, but Grey explains their relationships and I didn’t feel like there were gaps or that I was missing anything.

The pace of the story flows beautifully beginning with some charming reminiscences from the main character, Timothy, about his grandfather. Having inherited his grandfather’s estate, Timothy returns to his boyhood home which dredges up all kinds of memories and people from his past.

There are some intense issues dealt with during this novel: child neglect and abuse, rape, drug use, but it is all woven into the story and enhances the plot. The characters are very realistic and I feel the relationships grow at a natural pace. It is wonderful to see Timothy burgeon in confidence with the love and support of his friends. While he has some major obstacles to overcome, I was pleased with the way everything is handled.

I am completely impressed with John Solo’s narration in this book. While I’ve previously enjoyed his snarky performance in romantic comedies, he definitely turns on the charm for this one.

'Legal Tender' hooked me from the very first scene. The story is interesting, well written and fast paced, and Solo’s narration is flawless and a perfect match for these characters. (Now I’m dying to go back and read the stories I’ve missed.) If you want to get your feet wet with author Andrew Grey, or if you’re a life-long fan of his writing, you’ll be thrilled.

Legal Tender is the next in the Bottled Up / Art series by Andrew Grey. As you know, this and the Range series are my favourites of his, and this book definitely makes the cut!
Legal Tender takes us back to Dieter and Gerald as Dieter meets his childhood best friend Timothy when he visits the home he grew up in, a house that happens to be two doors down from Dieter and Gerald.
From the very first you find out that something horrible happened to Timothy when he was younger, a secret that caused him to run not just from home but from all that knew him back then. And Joiner could not be more perfect for him. He’s a down to earth, kind, loving man who works with Gerald and Brian (lawyers from the earlier Art books, just encase you forgot ) as a new lawyer and is brought in on Timothy’s case where he is immediately smitten.
In Legal Tender you get to touch base with so many of the previous characters, including seeing Bobby and Kenny from Uncorked – Kenny is the office that helps deal with the ramifications of Timothy’s monsters showing up on his doorstep.
Legal Tender is a sweet, passionate journey of the soul where one man has to overcome the demons of his past so he can fully embrace his present and future. I have loved this series from the start but Legal Tender has to be the best one yet!
I look forward to more from Andrew, and thank him for letting me get my hands on a ARC copy of a truly wonderful M/M story that touched my heart as it made me want to reach for a fan, lol.