Nick and his husband had always wanted a big family, but when cancer took Danny six years ago, Nick was left a single dad of three. He never considered his broken heart would heal enough to add to his family, but as soon as he meets Teegan he knows he wants to adopt the little girl. Born profoundly deaf, Teegan has been rejected twice already in the adoption process and hasn’t found her forever home. Nick wants to be her hero—her dad—and create a world that is safe and happy for her. He knows he wants to make her life perfect—he doesn’t know how to go about it or understand the best thing to do for his family, and he needs help. Enter Elliot, and Nick finds himself falling for the frustrating, sexy, inspiring, and caring teacher who can make things right.Elliot is wary of helping the man who appears more interested in public opinion than the needs of his own family. But, learning that Nick, wealthy and entitled, is now adopting a deaf child, Elliot knows this is a step too far and strides into battle. As the child of deaf adults, Elliot knows he is the best person to advocate for little Teegan and, if needed, he is determined to intervene and halt the adoption. Nothing and no one will get in Elliot’s way when it falls on him to protect Teegan. Not even love.

This single dad story features a widower struggling to make things right, a teacher battling for a child’s wellbeing, an adorable toddler, three loving siblings, a home with a view of the ocean.  

I have loved all this series, but this is my favourite by far, which based on the quality of the other books, says a lot. I’m not a great fan of prologues as they are often unnecessary or give too much away. Here, that is not the case. It details beautifully the MCs, we see so much of their characters in that short event and it sets up the story perfectly.

I adored both of these guys. Nick and Elliott both have passion in spades. There is such a vulnerability about Nick, that for someone with such a forceful job, he keeps hidden. He wants so badly to be the best parent to his children and is fighting to be able to be that for Teegan but fears he won’t be able to meet his needs. Elliott is obviously wary of the man who attracted him so strongly but hurt him in equal measures. Gradually though, as he is drawn into Nick’s world, he sees the real man, how genuine and loving he is, and cannot resist him.

This works as a stand-alone but I’d absolutely read the series. Low on heat until near the end, this is a sweet, emotional story about two guys who are perfect for each other if they can just allow it to happen. Nick believes he has had his chance at love, which is why he fights his feelings. Elliott is torn, does being an advocate for the child and the community he was brought up with clash with his feelings for this man? This story drew me, held me captive, and left me breathless at the end. It really was perfect.

**Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn’t a requirement.**