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Promises Part 4 by A.E. Via
4.0

Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.

“I don’t need you to talk, Brian. I can hear you just fine,” Sway whispered softly, kissing his throat.

Ooh, I loved this. Badass bounty hunter, mute former special forces soldier with PTSD and his smaller, badass nurse boyfriend. My heart hurt for Brian so much, but got all healed up again eventually because of Sway who decided to stick with Brian, and who could understand him even though Brian doesn’t talk. He didn’t need to when they had such a great connection. And even though their story technically starts with a casual hookup (in book 3), the book is actually a pretty slow burn which I loved. It’s also refreshing to read about characters who want a relationship from the start. I just wanted to hug and comfort Brian.

⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️

⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Bounty hunter
Mute MC
Former special forces
Lonely MC
Disability rep
Nurse MC
Hookup to lovers (hookup not on page)
Friend’s little brother
Size difference
Hurt/comfort
Slow burn
Mild primal play

⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Gun violence
PTSD symptoms (flashbacks)
Panic attacks
Death of MC’s military team (past, detailed)
Prisoner of war (MC, past, detailed)
MC tortured while POW (past, some details)
Death of a twin (past, off page, some details)
Ableism
Ableist slur
Toxic masculinity (MCs)
Chronically ill parent
Injured homeless SC with early symptoms of dementia
Insecurities due to scarring
Drug addicted (minor) side character
Vomiting (virus)
Sexual harassment (MC’s boss)
Injured side character (gunshot wound)

⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: MC’s boss sexually harasses him
Breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 35 and 44
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 394


“So. You drive the hottest black car I’ve ever seen. You wine and dine. You build and create.” Sway glanced around the kitchen and out of the large window. “You seem to be doing okay for yourself. And, you hunt down bad guys at night.” Sway smirked and gave Brian a hot leer. “It’s like I’m on a date with Batman.”



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