Title: Getting His Man (Getting His Man: Book One)
Author: B.G. Thomas
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires
Length: 238 Pages
Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense
At a Glance: I really have to commend B.G. Thomas for taking a chance and bringing an old classic movie/music feel to this storyline, in a modern day setting. It brought back memories which really made this an enjoyable read for me.
Reviewed By: Maryann
Blurb: A love story worthy of an old movie… with a new twist.
Artie needs a hero, a man like those he’s always revered in Golden Age films. His drug-dealing jerk of a roommate got him arrested, and since his savior isn’t likely to sweep in and save the day, Artie calls a bail bondsman.
August has always imagined himself a hero from a black-and-white movie, but he’s never found a man willing to let him play that role—at least not until he gets the call from Artie.
Both of their dreams might come true, but not before August must use his skills as a bounty hunter as well as a bondsman. Artie is on the run for his life, and August must protect him and help him clear his name. Only then can they both finally get their man.
Review: Arthur “Artie” Bailey is shy, sweet, caring, fun and a little naive. He has enjoyed himself on an evening out with his friend Ross, but when the evening comes to an end, he has no option but to go home to a not so great environment. And before he knows it, he’s been lured into eating his favorite sweet, a brownie filled with marijuana, by his sleazy roommate, Willie. Now, Artie finds himself being awakened from a sound sleep, and arrested.
August Sterling is manly, patient, and lives the life of a bachelor with his furry companion, Max. He has his own private bail bonds business, and happens to get Artie’s case—luckily for Artie, Ross has co-signed for the bond. So, still having aftereffects from the brownie, August takes Artie to his home. After all, Artie is worth a twenty-five-thousand-dollar bond, and August can’t afford to take a hit like the if anything happens to Artie.
Artie and August eventually form a connection, in family, movies, music and a pink car. Even with August willing to protect Artie, and prove his innocence, Artie has his doubts about trusting anyone. Now Artie is in fear for his life, his family, and August when he’s threatened by Willie, his associate, and even the mob. Artie goes on the run, and even though it disappoints August, he doesn’t give up and tracks Artie down. But August and Artie still have lots of danger to face.
I really have to commend B.G. Thomas for taking a chance and bringing an old classic movie/music feel to this storyline, in a modern day setting. Both Artie and August are sort of old souls, heroes in their own right, who love the old movies with romance, music, and dancing. Artie was especially fun, never knowing what he would say, and trouble just seemed to follow him. The plot moves along at a good pace, and does have its suspenseful moments along with family warmth, humor and a sweet romance. I also grew up watching and listening to the old classics mentioned, much the same way, and it brought back memories which really made this an enjoyable read for me.
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