Reviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite

When Kash is offered a security gig by his cousin Steel, the owner of a security company, to be the live-in bodyguard of a rockstar’s father, Kash accepts despite the knowledge that the rockstar is Valon, his ex. The job was the perfect opportunity for Kash to get away from his criminal life in Atlantic City, apart from bringing him close to Ledger, Valon’s father, with whom he had a lot of history. But that’s not all. Kash has had a secret crush on Ledger for years. As he lands in California, he has no idea how things between him and Ledger are going to turn out, or how much the past is going to rub it in his face. Are things going to play out in Kash’s favor? Discover more in Finding Shelter (Steel Security Book 1) by Charity Parkerson.

Lovers of LGBTQ contemporary sizzle-romance novels blended with suspense and a splash of drama will find Finding Shelter by Charity Parkerson an enthralling read. Parkerson brings the cast to life on the pages with deliberate prose and vivid imagery. From the tense outdoor interactions between Kash and people from his past to the erotic escapades he engages in indoors, nothing is left to the imagination. The character-driven conversations and introspective commentary gave me insight into the characters’ emotions, traits, and conflicts. Valon highlights the dark side of fame and its impact on people. Through Kash and Ledger, we see how painful it is to watch your loved one waste away and not be able to help them. Kash’s complex personality also displays the effects of childhood trauma and living a tough life.