Review: In love with this author
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 14, 2014
This is the second book in The Men of Halfway House Series by Jaime Reese and although I loved A Better Man (The Men of Halfway House #1) this one blew me out of the water.  I am an instant fan of Jaime’s writing after reading the first 2 books in this series and can’t wait until her next book to be released.In this story you get to meet Cameron who has just be released from prison after serving a decade behind bars and Hunter, an attorney who is all work and no play, and you guessed it has left him a dull boy and very lonely.First I want to talk to you about Cameron.  His character is very guarded and closed off because of his time behind bars.  He doesn’t discuss his life or feelings and anytime he sees a glimpse of hope he panics knowing that at any moment his freedom will be taken away from him.  His past is a messy one and the guilt he carries with him is heartbreaking.  He wants a new life and fresh start but somehow he knows that the past will soon find him and turn his world upside down.  What Cameron doesn’t see coming is the light at the end of the tunnel, his saving grace, his angel is disguise, the man who will fight for him and never leave his side no matter what, HunterHunter has always been about business.  Engrossed so much in his job as an attorney he personal life is non-existent which leaves him lonely and craving a warm touch.  He is a great attorney and always sets out to win every case.  He is dedicated but he knows that as he continues to get older he sees his life passing before his eyes and starts to realize that he needs affection and wants someone to share his life with.  He is out spoken and a bit cocky and goes after what he wants.  Sometimes he will second guess himself but in the end he always wins.  What Hunter doesn’t realize is that when he comes to matters of the heart winning is doesn’t come as easy.  Winning the heart and love of someone will prove to be his biggest case yet.As soon as I started reading A Hunted Man I was automatically pulled into a world of love, fear, betrayal, and suspense.  The whole storyline was beautifully thought out and executed to perfection on paper.  There were moments of anticipation and moments of what the hell just happened.  My heart swooned, and broke.  My thoughts ran wild with the unknown.  The twists and turns in this story kept me on the edge of my seat holding on for dear life.Cameron is holding a secret from Hunter knowing that if he knew the truth he too would leave him, everyone he ever cared about always did, so for Cameron he holds that secret to himself until he knows he doesn’t have a choice but to tell him.  Cameron and Hunter are sexy together.  Cameron doesn’t let his guard down very much in A Hunted Man and once you start reading you will understand why.  He is timid and unsure and always looking over his shoulder – but Hunter proves time and time again that he will always be there to catch him when he falls.  Not only are they sexy as hell together there are even a few comical parts that Jaime gave us.He looked at Cameron and couldn’t resist reaching out to wipe away the little bit of sauce at the side of his mouth.Cam jerked to the side and looked at Hunter’s slightly smeared thumb.  He looked back at Hunter, hesitated for a moment, then slowly licked the sauce off.  He then pulled Hunter’s thumb into his mouth with his tongue.A tidal wave of lust traveled Hunter’s body in an instant.  His heart began to brutally pound against his chest and his almost hard-on was now in full force and painful as hell.  He focused so intently on trying to control the rhythm of his breathing he couldn’t remember to finish chewing the bit of sandwich in his mouth.“Mmm…that’s the best part,” Cam said once he released Hunter’s thumb.Cameron’s eyes darkened and a wicked grin slowly spread across his face.“Swallow,” Cam commanded.S***, that brings on an entirely different visual…..Did I mention how sexy those 2 are together and when they finally come together – yes because you know I was dying for that part to happen – it was like fireworks.  Jaime didn’t rush that though, just like in  A Better Man it was built up to that point perfectly which made those intimate moments that much more appealing and passionate.I loved Hunter – really couldn’t get enough of him.  He is kind and gentle but also demanding and rough when he needs to be.  He doesn’t push Cam because he knows that whatever he is holding back and locked away will come out when he is ready and knows that he is worth it.  Worth putting in the extra effort to show him he is wanted and cared for.  Worth the risk and danger that lurks at every corner – he is willing to fight all of Cam’s demons if it means he gets to keep Cameron in his life.  He is a patient man and will wait until the end of time for Cameron to let his guard down with him and trust him completely with everything.“How about we make a deal?” Hunter said.“A deal?”Hunter stroked Cameron’s cheeks with his thumbs.  “I’ll wait to tell you how  I feel until you’re ready to hear it.  But whenever you tell me you’re ready, you’re stuck with me.  I don’t come with a return policy.  So you need to be sure you want me for the long haul.  Deal?”“What if I’m never ready to hear it?”“I’m a patient man.”“No, you’re not,” he said with a half smile.“I am if it means I get you.”Will Cameron learn to let go and start opening himself up to Hunter and the possibility of love?  Will Hunter be able to fight hard enough for Cameron when Cameron’s past is thrown in his face?  Or will Cameron’s past prove to be too much and succeed at destroying the one thing that he hasn’t truly had in 10 year, his freedom?Jaime sure does know how to deliver a story with twists and turns because there were so many in this one that I didn’t see coming I was literally reading it with my jaw hanging down.  A Hunted Man was well planned and thought out to perfection.  I don’t think she could have done anything different to make this story any better.  I can’t get over how Jaime had me believing one thing and boom giving me something totally different that I never saw coming.  A Hunted Man is exactly that Cameron is a hunted man and the story will bring you into a world of love, strength, danger, and excitement.  I am so proud of her with the outcome of this book because I can’t say enough wonderful things about it.  He has everything I was looking for and more and she truly gave me a story I will never forget.  Cam and Hunter will always hold a place in my heart.