Upside Down

'Upside Down' is book two in Andrew Grey's latest series, 'Bronco's Boys'. I so enjoyed the first book which revolves around Bull and Zach, with the gorgeous Jesse Jackman portraying Bull on the cover. The equally stunning Dirk Caber, Jesse's real-life partner, is the man on the cover of this installment. Believe me when I say—you might pick up the book because of the eye candy on the front. You'll stay because these stories are just that good.
Lowell is tired. Like, bone-deep, world-weary, exhausted. He's been an assassin/mercenary for a long time and he's starting to wonder if it's about time to retire. In a world like his, he doesn't have any friends, and there are only a few people he sort-of trusts. Lowell doesn't trust anyone 100 percent. That can lead to death. So, when he starts thinking about possibly retiring, he goes to get advice from Bull, an ex-soldier of fortune turned nightclub owner. Of course, Lowell forgot about the pit bull whom his former coworker is in love with. Zach won't stand for anyone hurting Bull. While at the club, Lowell meets Jeremy, a friend of Zach's. The attraction is there, but when Jeremy finds out what kind of business Lowell is in, he's more than a little hesitant. And, since Bull tells Lowell to leave and give him a day or two to decide whether he's going to help Lowell or not, it seems they won't be seeing each other again.
Zach isn't too happy with Bull when he decides he's going to help Lowell. Zach accuses him of running some kind of mercenary rehabilitation service. *grins* Jeremy is on his way home from Bull and Zach's place when he feels a low blood sugar episode coming on. He barely makes it to the drugstore and collapses, but a really nice guy gets him some juice and helps him. That's when Jeremy realizes it's Lowell. Lowell walks him home and they talk, then Lowell gives him a very sweet kiss and leaves. When Lowell meets up with Bull at the club later, Bull lets him know that he'd better not hurt Jeremy or string him along, or he'll answer to Bull. So Lowell figures it's safer, for Jeremy, if Lowell just stays away from him. But you know what they say about intentions, right?
Jeremy and Lowell start a sweet and, frankly, adorable relationship. Lowell is constantly trying to pull away for fear that his past will hurt Jeremy. Jeremy is always calling Lowell out as being afraid to feel real emotions for someone. They're good together. And Lowell is the perfect guy to help Jeremy figure out who planted listening devices in his and Tristan's apartment. But when Jeremy gets a first hand look at Bull and Lowell interrogating someone and using scare tactics to warn them away, Jeremy gets a little scared of this side of Lowell. Jeremy has to step back and see if he can reconcile all the different aspects of his lover. While Jeremy is figuring that out, Lowell is trying to deal with some people from his past so he can be free and alive to spend time with Jeremy.
A great addition to the series, 'Upside Down' was just as exciting as 'Inside Out'. I got a bonus, too because I got to see more of Bull and Zach. Now, I can only assume the author will write at least two more in this series so that Kevin and Tristan, the other two in the Fab Four, get their own stories. That's one of the best parts of this series—the strong friendship which Zach, Jeremy, Kevin, and Tristan share. They've made their own family and Bull treats the other three like little brothers which was fun to see. Jeremy and Lowell's love story is wonderful and I was happy to see them each get what they deserved—someone who loved them for just who they are. Well done, Andrew!
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews

Spook has been redeemed! I love how Andrew Grey changed his fate. He was a cool badass in the first one, where you didn’t know whether to like him or hate him. He did pull a gun on Bull after all. That would explain the bad attitude that Zach has in this. Zach goes from the timid/shy character to protecting mama tiger who takes no prisoners. Alas, this book isn’t about him and Bull. Well, not directly. It is Spook’s and Jeremy’s turn to shine.
Lowell aka Spook, wants out of the mercenary business and he only knows of one person who had successfully left it all behind so he goes to him for help. While waiting to talk to Bull, Lowell’s eyes fall upon Jeremy Hodgson.
Bull tells Lowell he’ll think about helping but in the meantime to stay away from the club.
In the meantime Lowell comes across Jeremy passed out in a store and helps him.
Lowell catches Jeremy’s eye. He pushes all of Jeremy’s buttons and he wants to know Lowell better but before that happens there are hurdles to jump as in who can they trust and house to clean as in get rid of people who are after you.
I LOVE this book, but I have to say I still love Bull more. Although Upside Down was closer to the life of a mercenary. I really love these books and hope the rest of the party finds love as well. Maybe not as dangerous , Tristan needs a good man.J

We met \" Spook \" and Jeremy in the first book of the series - Inside Out ...
Now we learned more about them ...
Lowell Cartwright’s mercenary life has left him lonely and he finally wants out. When he tries to reach Bull for help, he meets Jeremy Hodgson. Immediately capturing his attention.
Jeremy Hodgson , loyal friend and computer programmer ... happy for his friend Zach & Bull's happiness but wanting the same for himself. He meets Lowell and starts thinking things can change for him.
But then , trouble comes knocking at Jeremy's door and he needs to accept Lowell's assistance along with Bull to get rid of what seems to be the problem ... Nonetheless after thinking there wasn't any more trouble ...
Lowell disappears ... Jeremy feels that there is more to learn and to do but he needs to learn how to trust a man that many think is not worthy of that trust.
Both need to evaluate the feelings they are starting to have and decide is they really want their lives turn ... Upside Down.
Another great book by Andrew Grey ...

This story is amazing! I first read Inside Out which is the first book in the Bronco's Boys series , what seems like was so long ago, when actually it wasn't really all that long ago, but when you read a book that good and know there will be another connected to it..well let's just say I was psyched for Upside Down to come out and the sooner the better.I was so happy when the wait was finally over..Upside Down was finally here and I had it in my very own Kindle waiting for me. From the beginning I loved where this story went. The emotional ride that Andrew takes you on in regards to Lowell's story, his first meeting Jeremy and all their relationship entails *sigh* SO good.
I loved visiting with Bull, Zach, Tristan, Jeremy and Kevin again . I can only cross my fingers and hope that Tristan and Kevin will each get their stories told at some point. There is so much to this story that I will not tell , but I will say this. If you haven't bought an Andrew Grey book please do so. You will not be disappointed. You will be taken on a wonderfully fantastic ride that you will always remember and visit over and over again.