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Safe Harbor (Pine Cove Book 1) Kindle Edition

by HJ Welch (Author), Helen Juliet (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 801 ratings
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Robin Coal wonders if asking his straight housemate Dair to be his fake boyfriend for his high school reunion will be the worst thing he’s ever done…or the best. But there’s no way he’s going home to face his abusive ex alone, and former Marine Dair is just the protection he needs. So long as he doesn’t find out about Robin’s secret crush, everything will be fine.

Mechanic Dair Epping never expected to spend a week sharing a bed with his adorkable friend, however pretending to be bi is easier than he imagined. He knows he’ll do anything to keep Robin safe from his ex-boyfriend, but as the chemistry between them grows, the line between fake and reality begins to blur.

Could Dair actually be bi? Even if he was, would an ex-Marine really be interested in a computer geek like Robin? When his ex’s intentions turn dangerous, how far will Dair go to protect the man he’s falling for?

Book One in Pine Cove. Safe Harbor is a steamy, standalone MM romance novel with a guaranteed HEA and absolutely no cliffhanger.
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    May 17, 2019
  6. Reading age
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RF99XHY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ H.J. Welch (May 17, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 17, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5496 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 302 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 801 ratings

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HJ Welch

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HJ Welch is a British author of contemporary American MM small town series and books in multi authored shared universes, including the international number one bestselling Homecoming Hearts. She lives just outside of London with her husband and two balls of fluff that occasionally pretend to be cats.

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She began writing at an early age, later honing her craft online in the world of fanfiction on sites like Wattpad. Fifteen years and over half a million words later, she sought out original MM novels to read. By the end of 2016 she had written her first book of her own, and in 2017 she achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a full-time author.

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When she’s not writing she’s usually dancing, singing, filming music videos, taking long walks, working on jigsaw puzzles, drinking prosecco, or talking about Eurovision.

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She also writes contemporary British MM fairy tale adaptation as Helen Juliet, including bestsellers Thorn in His Side, A Right Royal Affair, and Three.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
801 global ratings

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Dixiecowgirl060
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful journey of friendship to love and more.
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2019
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Delightful journey of friendship to love and more. Just all the feels in this one for me. I so enjoyed the main and supporting characters in this story. There are really several characters that i would like to know more about. In an introduction book to a series for it to not only have you fall in love with the MC but also some of the supporting characters make it really a great read. I would love to live in a town like Pine Cove!!

Robin and Dair have all kinds of connection and they will steam up your kindle in the best way. This book really was about emotional intimacy and how attraction plays a role in that becoming romantic love. This book was just good for my soul as the main characters really take care of each other and learn more about themselves as they do. The characters are not perfect and i love that their flaws bring them closer together.

This is the first book in the Pine Cove series and i cannot wait for the next book!
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JEN
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and amusing
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021
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This was a very sweet and fun book for me, with lots of humor and just enough seriousness to keep it from becoming too schmaltzy. I spent a lot of time smiling and laughing out loud. I found the main characters likeable; in fact, Dair is SO perfect that he'd be nauseating if he didn't have his own self doubt as an imperfection to make him a little more realistic. The side characters are fun as well, except for, of course, Robin's horrid ex, but that's a given from the blurb. His one friend Emery is possibly a bit much over the top and there are some clichés here and there, but I really enjoyed the whole story. The fake boyfriend thing didn't feel too forced and when Robin and Dair made mistakes or didn't communicate well, there was enough in their backgrounds to make those mistakes believable enough.
The narration by Nick J. Russo was quite good. He has a habit of pronouncing the word "hardly" as "heartily," but beyond that, it felt totally real.
I've already downloaded the next book. :)
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Matthew
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book.
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
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I liked the first book. I really wish authors would choose to do two narrators because I couldn't really distinguish between them and the audio version as I read. But I'm just being nitpicky. I found myself really enjoying this book.
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Jennifer Marie Stevens
3.0 out of 5 stars Reunion Hijinks
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2020
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Forced proximity
Standalone, first in series

Robin really wants to go home and see his family, but he has stayed away due to fear of his ex. His new roommate is a large straight ex marine and agrees to play the part of boyfriend and bodyguard. As Robin realizes all that his fears have kept him from, Dair realizes that Robin means more to him than he expected. Will their realizations pull them together or apart?

It was cute. There were more triggers than I was expecting. Loved the puppy!
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Beth I-L
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet friends to lovers story
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2022
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I enjoyed this first book in the series and look forward to reading more. The town of Pine Cove sounds wonderful.

Robin is a successful software designer who suffers from a self image problem. Dare is a former Marine, current mechanic who moves in with Robin and his friend Peyton. He is looking for a sense of be,ongoing he’s been missing since his break up and since leaving the Marines.

When Robin has to go home for his ten year class reunion and Peyton suggests Dare go with him as his fake boyfriend to keep Robin’s ex away Dare agrees hoping it will bring he and Robin closer as friends. Robin is nursing a big crush on Dare so while he agrees he’s worried.

As always happens with this trope things progress from fake to real and it is a very sweet journey. I loved Robin’s family and friends in Pine Cove. The story element with the ex is an interesting peek into some of Robin’s issues. The crisis moment is gut clenching and the resolution is wonderful. I loved the book’s ending and it makes me look forward to the next books even more.
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Libby
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019
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I recieved a copy of this book for an honest review. I knew from the start I would love this book so I bought it also and I was not disappointed what so ever. The characters are real and their feelings and thoughts are not dipped in complete glitter and made unreal like in so many books.
I don't feel like I'm reading a fast fantasy of messy feelings and unreal emotions.

Helen always gives her best and she's able to take her readers through her characters journey to happiness with obstacles and struggles on the way.
I really can't wait for her next book.
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Wellington
4.0 out of 5 stars sweet heroes
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020
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Synopsis: Robin Coal wonders if asking his straight housemate Dair to be his fake boyfriend for his high school reunion will be the worst thing he’s ever done or the best. But there’s no way he’s going home to face his abusive ex alone, and former Marine Dair is just the protection he needs. So long as he doesn’t find out about Robin’s secret crush, everything will be fine. Mechanic Dair Epping never expected to spend a week sharing a bed with his adorkable friend, however pretending to be bi is easier than he imagined. He knows he’ll do anything to keep Robin safe from his ex-boyfriend, but as the chemistry between them grows, the line between fake and reality begins to blur.

Review: These are 2 sweet heroes! They are both relatable and their chemistry is great. Each of the heroes learns to embrace his assets and that they are each strong, but vulnerable. The story is solid. The pacing is good. The author has made both heroes and their relationship totally relatable.
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Alison Daniels
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series!
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021
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I loved Robin and Dair's story! Fake boyfriend tropes are always so fun to read and this one was so sweet. Large found family stories are my kryptonite and this series has a mix of found and blood family that I just love. Both Robin and Dair's growth throughout this book was amazing. I really love how they both grew as individuals as well as a couple. I am looking forward to Emry's book because he is such a dynamic character.
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Isabelle McGraw
5.0 out of 5 stars So great
Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2021
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This story was really great. It full of wonderful characters. It's was really I love the vibe that Dair and Robin have.

The struggle with Mac made me so mad.

I love the way it's ends.
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Jacquie
5.0 out of 5 stars Cosy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2021
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This is the kind of book to read when you want something simple and sweet. No over done scenes, not crazy steamy, just enjoyable.
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Desi
5.0 out of 5 stars Great start of a new series
Reviewed in Germany on May 20, 2019
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Safe Harbor is a fakeboyfried to lovers story.
Robin the gay computer nerd and Dair, straight ex-soldier, now car mechanic.
They live with Peyton, a nurse, and Dair's pets in a shared flat. When Robin's twin brother invites him to high school reunion, Robin doesn't want to take part first.
He's afraid to meet his violent ex-boyfriend.
So he needs a protector and who would be better suited than an ex-Marine.
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Dair agrees and so the two become a fake couple.
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Safe Harbor is a slowly developing love story, with little fear, and lots of cute pets.
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The secondary characters are, as always with HJ Welch, also very well written.
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A wonderful book, as the start of a new series.
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I'm looking forward to part two, there are so many characters whose storys I really want to know.
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Cats and books oh my
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and adorable
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2019
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This book was utterly sweet and adorable.
HJ Welch takes the fake boyfriend trope and sweetens it with Robin and Dair and a high school reunion.
Both men are so adorable together, sorting out their feelings in Robin’s hometown.
Dair is an ex Marine trying to find his way to a new family and Robin is a computer programmer avoiding home because of an abusive ex.
When Robin’s high school reunion comes up, they come up with a plan for Dair to be Robin’s cheer guard and fake boyfriend.

This book was a lot of sweetness and goodness. I seriously enjoyed the lightness of the book. I can’t wait to read the next Pine Cove book and see who will be next.
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Kindle Customer A. K.
4.0 out of 5 stars Chosen at random but great 👍
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2020
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Having just loaded up books 2 & 3 I am looking forward the next few days of self isolation.
A relaxing read.
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