Review: Review by Leisa
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 13, 2014
5 of 5 starsFor original review see The Prism Book Alliance Blog onlineWhenever I truly love a book, I am always filled with excited anticipation, as well as a bit of trepidation, before beginning to read its sequel. I want the sequel to be as good as the first book, but I’m a little fearful that it will be lacking and disappoint.  Since A Better Man is one of my favorite books I’ve read lately, I held my breath and crossed my fingers as I began to read A Hunted Man, the second in Jamie Reese’s The Men of Halfway House Series. What I found was a beautiful, intriguing love story that truly exceeded my expectations. It is the perfect follow up story for A Better Man!Matt and Jaime have opened their halfway house for parolees, and Cam is their first guest. His life has been filled with betrayal and disappointment, and he’s cautious and fearful to hope that his future will be better than his past. He meets Hunter, an Assistant State Attorney, at his new bakery job. Hunter is a lonely man, and he is soon drawn to beautiful Cam’s sweet sincerity. They begin an absolutely lovely, emotional and amazing relationship.First and foremost, A Hunted Man is a great story – not just a delicious love story. The story line is filled with mystery and intrigue, genuinely likable main characters, delightful and colorful secondary characters, painfully real emotions, and, of course, sweet and yummy love. Jamie Reese’s character development is also amazing. Best of all, the chemistry between Cam and Hunter just sizzles. Each look, cup of coffee, kiss and touch – Oh so very hot!There are many aspects I simply love about Jamie Reese’s stories … the main of which is, unlike many characters in other romance books who allow misunderstandings or disagreements to cause serious problems in their relationships, the characters in Reese’s stories are stalwart in their commitment. They are loyal, they stick together when times are tough, they don’t allow petty arguments or misunderstandings to drive a wedge between them, they communicate, and they always have each other’s backs. This is true of Cam and Hunter. Their relationship is tested by serious issues, as well as by powerful outside forces, but Hunter’s devotion and love renew Cam’s faith in hope and their future together.Of course I recommend you read A Hunted Man (although it can be read as a stand-alone story, I do think it is best when following A Better Man). Buy this book, read this story, fall in love with Cam and Hunter, and renew your own faith in love and happy endings.