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Breaking In: A Rainier Family Novel Kindle Edition

by Ashton Cade (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 578 ratings
Ryan:

After my divorce to Barb, my life has been just me, my little boy and my job. Some people might call me overprotective, but as the Sheriff of Umberland, I know a lot more than they do about what can happen when you let down your guard. When my high school best friend Christian comes to visit, sure, I remember experimenting with him as teenagers, but what I can't ignore is the fierce attraction that still burns between us.
What's even more, Christian makes me feel safe and protected—something I do for everyone else.
I've never been attracted to a man since Christian... but as soon as I lay my eyes on him, I don't think I'll be attracted to anyone else ever again.

Christian:

I knew I was gay forever, it seems. But my first love was the one that stuck with me all these years: Ryan Rainier. He's a big deal in the police department now, and as a man in uniform, he's every bit as gorgeous as he was in those young years.
But Ryan's straight, right? So why does he keep looking at me that way, with hunger in his eyes?
Am I just seeing what I want to see? And can I risk losing a lifelong friend for a shot at love?

Breaking In is the second book in the Rainier Family series and can be read on its own. 62k words of trusty, lusty, second-chance love, breaking down walls, Rainiers for days, and a whole big, bustling, small-town family waiting for its HEA.
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  1. Book 2 of 6
    Rainier Family
  2. Print length
    226 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    November 1, 2018
  5. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07JPJT73Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 226 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 578 ratings

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Ashton Cade loves reading MM love stories so much, she decided to start writing her own. That way she never has to worry about running out of hot men and their romantic adventures. Other loves include butter tarts, cats, and anything that enhances the reading experience. Fuzzy blankets. A glass of wine. You get it.

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What an amazing 2nd book in this series Christian has been in love with Ryan since they were kids and finally he comes home to see if things can change. I loved the friendship between Ryan and Christian in the beginning and loved watching it evolve into love with a few hiccups in between. Christian has been in love with Ryan since they were kids and finally he comes home to see if things can change.
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  • Amanda V
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loving this family!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018
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    I apparently really love series that follow large families. Especially when they are in small-town settings.. so clearly, it shouldn't shock anyone that I fell for the Rainier Family in Letting Go, book 1 of this series. My heart hurt for Ryan by the end of that book and I was so glad to see that this one gives us his story. Ryan is the sheriff in Umberland, and divorced dad to a way-too-adorable little boy. He is struggling to get back out there after the number his cheating ex did on him. Enter Christian, Ryan's best friend that he has not seen in years. He comes back to Umberland finally with the sole purpose of seeing if that spark they once had (even if Ryan can't admit it) could finally ignite. What follows is a sweet and sexy second chance story, with a lot of laughter and heart and self-realizations. Things are never that easy, though, and Ryan and Christian do have some obstacles to overcome (like Ryan's ex and her jerk of a boyfriend), but with a little determination can they finally become what they were always meant to be?

    Loved the story, loved Ryan and Christian and Troy, love this family, and can't wait to see who is next. You can read this book as a standalone but I really recommend starting with Letting Go and getting to know the Rainier family from the beginning.
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  • L.D.
    4.0 out of 5 stars New Love
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2021
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    Breaking In is the second book in the Rainier Family series, and although I thought it was more fun to read this book in the series order, it can easily standalone. Ryan Rainier is a single father and the Umberland Sheriff. He’s recently been through a difficult divorce that only adds more stress to his life. Enter Christian, Ryan’s best friend from high school, who has finally come back to Umberland. Christian turns out to be not only everything that Ryan ever wanted, but everything he needs as well. Which is extremely important, because Ryan will be faced with every father’s worst nightmare and will need to lean on Christian’s strength. I loved the family dynamics and second chance love elements. The drama was exciting, and the romance was tender and sweet. I really enjoyed this book.
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  • Ann Alaskan
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good Sunday afternoon read!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2020
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    This story proves attraction that's real, never really dies. The two Main Characters are ideal for each other and have been since they were teenagers. Sometimes it takes being away to bring out the truth. Don't miss it!
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  • meganissima
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good potential but the reality was a bit lacking. Beginning and ending were both nice though.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018
    When word of his best friend from high school's divorce reaches his ears Christian takes a chance to chase after who he's always wanted and heads home to a town he was sure he'd never see again. For Ryan it's a welcome surprise that has unintended consequences. Their past is one of friendship and a bit more, but that extra bit is something Ryan would like to forget. Except forgetting it is the last thing on his mind when seeing Christian all grown up does things to him that make him think there could be a real chance at a forever happiness if he relents and goes all in this time.

    Christian and Ryan both started out interesting with a life beyond the one they had together as teens. There was depth and experience hinted in their inner monologues, but as the story progressed that depth didn't exactly deepen or broaden. The men we got in the beginning are the same ones we got in the end. It's not like they were inadequate, boring, or insufficient as they were, they just didn't grow to be more.

    And by describing them as best friends and recalling that "fact" repeatedly throughout the story I got the very obvious impression that that was just something they said. They didn't feel like best friends at all. As if we were to believe that they knew so much about one another and had such great times but none of that was something I actually saw or believed in the course of the story. I saw angst over their current attraction, angst over what their teenage summer meant for them now, and a whole lot of manufactured drama that didn't really enhance their interactions or deepen their relationship. The closeness of best friends and something in the way of being comfortable with one another was missing.

    Overall it felt like they were trying too hard. Too hard to be vacillating, dramatic, passionate...just too hard. Though the best part was how we saw Ryan discover that peace could replace panic with perspective. I do think they were a good match for one another, it just didn't come together in a way I was hoping for.
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  • Aerielle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice low angst book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2018
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    I enjoyed Breaking In. I didn’t read book one of the series but I had no trouble following the story line of this one. I really enjoyed see the two friends, Christian and Ryan fall in love. It was so sweet and tender. I especially liked any scene with Troy, Ryan’s son.
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  • marchelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a Great Addition to the Series
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019
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    Loved Ryan and Christians story. Great 2nd chance
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  • Harley Q
    3.0 out of 5 stars 2.5* DNF Starts well, but doesn’t hold up
    Reviewed in Australia on December 30, 2018
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    I love the beginning of this book, where Ryan sees Christian again for the first time since high school.
    Then we learn Christian has come back with a specific agenda, now that he’s heard Ryan is divorced of rekindling the fooling around he and Ryan did as teenagers. Despite not having seen him since and knowing he ‘straight’. Oh and he’s lying about that agenda. Hoo boy, flimsy premise. And he’s desperation for Ryan is everywhere, it’s offputting. For his part, Ryan goes from ‘havent though about dating anyone since my divorce’ to ‘I want Christian’ remarkably quickly. It’s all a bit too quick and shallow. And convenient.
    The book is also basically a small town cliche. We have the token homophobic bigot, conveniently enough, the ex wife’s new beau, because they have to be evil right? The redneck gun occurrences (yes, multiple).
    Also, somehow, despite having grown up there, when Christian can no longer stay at the B&B, he doesn’t know anyone else, and would be stuck living in his car if Ryan doesn’t swoop in and offer him a place to stay. Hello convenient plot point.
    But the point I stopped reading was after the ex wife stops by the house while Ryan is at work, goes to see Ryan at work and has an argument with him about Christian, and then when Ryan gets home and Christian tries to tell him about it, Ryan brushes him off and says he’s got no reason to doubt her. Holy inconsistencies Batman. I’m done. No depth, not engaging, and not making a lot of sense.
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