Sandra @ My Fiction Nook

I loved this. For the second installment, despite the heavy topic and the pain and the drama that ensued, this book was as close to perfection for me as possible. Loved how their relationship grew, loved how they weren't perfect but worked through their struggles, loved how they found common ground and compromise. Loved the supporting characters, especially Erin and Summer, and adored the kids.

Fusion - the title itself hints at what's to come inside the book - is the story of Hugo and Kevin melding their lives together, as best as they can. It's the story of crafting a family of your own, against conventions and against the odds. It's the story of coming to terms with pain and loss, and finding ways to cope and communicate. It's the story of finding friendship in unexpected places, and giving from your heart. It's the story of two men who've loved each other for a very long time and who have to fight to be together and stay together. It's the story of one very strong woman who recognizes love when she sees it and has the inner strength to foster it, support it and celebrate it. 

In short, it's a story about love and family and the fusion of their lives. 

Where the first book was all about Kevin and Hugo, their history and their new beginning, this book is all about the two of them learning to forge a life for themselves, learning to communicate against their differences and learning how to move forward. There were times when Kevin pissed me off, and when I yelled at Hugo (who of course didn't hear me) to stop acting like a doormat, but then they figure it out, communicate, with a bit of help from their friends, and all is well again. 

Erin's friends and her mother were the only characters I openly despised. They judged what they didn't understand, and they treated Hugo abysmally. I wanted to reach into the book and slap them. Then again, it's a sign of a good book when the reader experiences strong emotions while reading. 

Posy Roberts' writing style just flows. Despite the many tears I cried while reading, I also smiled and giggled and cheered and laughed. Her characters are rich and vibrant, fully developed, with quirks and flaws and heart. Even the supporting characters - the kids, Summer, Russell, Hugo's mom - they're all part of the rich tapestry that Posy Roberts has woven, and I for one cannot wait until the next book, which will conclude Hugo and Kevin's story. 

There were sexy times, yes, but all of them were emotional and served to further the connection and the relationship between Kevin and Hugo. And there were so many poignant moments between the two of them, filled with such love, you can't help but adore them both. 

I highly recommend reading this trilogy in order, so start with Spark, then read Fusion. And please, do read these books. You can thank me for the recommendation later.

I received a free ARC from the publisher. A positive review was not promised in return.