Original review: I continue to be amazed by Keira Andrews' ability to portray such a variety of characters from such different spheres of life. First she brought the world of competitive ice skating to life for me now it is the world of Australian life guards. I am not sure why it took me this long to finally read this book, but I am really happy that I did.

Both Cody and Liam were such wonderful characters. My heart went out to Liam and his struggle with being a famous AFL player whose career ended way too soon due to injury and a deeply closeted man full of internalized homophobia at the same time. Yet despite of it still managing on being a truly kind person. Cody on the other hand, growing up at different time and having more supportive family, was more confident and self assured of the two. Still, just like Liam he was also still trying to find his  place in the world. Together they really brought out the best in each other.

With the exception of Liam's father (and mother) who was a right bitter pill, but his screen time was thankfully limited, all the cast of secondary characters were really enjoyable and felt more like an extended family instead of coworkers. I was really happy to be back in the Australia as well and to discover a cute little cameo of Ethan and Clay from Honeymoon for One.

Reread review: Liam and Cody's journey from the initial "forbidden" attraction to their happily ever after together is just as gut-wrenchingly emotional, but ultimately satisfying, as the first time reading it.

Themes: dual POV, Australia, life guards, age difference, career ending injury, dom/sub, closeted character, internalized homophobia

Ooh, this was a spicy read and as a former lifeguard (though never the surf kind like these guys) I loved the rescues thrown in. I enjoyed that it was the younger side of the age gap that taught the older guy and helped him come out of his shell. Lots of internalized homophobia in this one so tread gently if that’s a trigger for you.