Review: The Philanthropist and the Paratrooper – Taylor Brooks

Bradley Harrington had it all with his wealth and material possessions. Despite his riches, there was something missing, but he had no idea what it was. Leaving his wealth behind, Bradley sets out on a cross country journey to find his missing path in life.

Trace Jennings was a soldier first and foremost. As part of Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne division, Trace thought he’d fight for his country until his dying day. Those plans were forever changed when a career ending injury rendered him permanently disabled.

A chance encounter brings the two men face-to-face as Bradley takes an unexpected detour through Purgatoire Valley, Colorado. Though their initial meeting is anything but pleasant, soon things change and two men find themselves getting to know one another over a couple of beers. With a connection that is undeniable and strong, the two begin to realize that what they both may need the most is the very last thing they were looking for.

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Release Date: October 28th 2013
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc
Source: Provided by Author/Publisher via Manic Readers
Reviewer: Kenna
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

Oh how I loved “The Philanthropist and the Paratrooper”! I mentioned in another review on this site that I’m new to the M/M genre, and I’m so glad that Taylor Brooks was the author I chose to lead me to it. Bradley Harrington is a very wealthy man, but his soul is rather empty. He buys an old truck and heads out on a cross country journey to try to find what he’s missing. Trace Jennings is a former…well, he was a paratrooper, heh. Wounded during a mission, he’s returned to his home town to be near his mother and have some peace. That’s all you’re getting from me. You have to read it to feel the instant and deep connection that Bradley and Trace make. The book isn’t very long, so the plot moves along quickly, but it’s not RUSHED. Ms. Brooks writes a very detailed love story between two broken men who find love and hope in each other. The sex? SMOKING hot!! I could, literally, picture them together in that hotel room, and it was just beautiful (and soooo sexy). There is real and true emotion, and it made my heart feel warm. This is an excellent love story, whether you’re into M/M or not. It’s so nice to read about a couple so in love that they just SHINE. I highly recommend it!