When Michael and Nunzio from the first book in this series decide to move in together, the Rodriguez brothers put the family home up for rent, and Raymond ends up in an apartment with David Butler, Michael's coworker. 
 Both Raymond and David are working out some issues in their personal lives, while dealing with the growing attraction between them. Raymond needs a new job after losing his job on the docks, and David is still confused and unsure about where Caleb, (his ex) fits into his life. 
 I love that this story is told in alternating points of view between Raymond and David, mostly because both men really need to get it together before they can consider a relationship together. David is insecure when it comes to Raymond, thinking that he's just curious about being with another man and not really serious about doing anything more than scratching an itch. 
 Raymond is at a critical crossroad in his life, stuck in a boring office job he hates, exploring his growing feelings for David, and basically just trying to find his direction in life. It's not an easy road for either of them, especially when it comes to their relationship as roommates and potential lovers. There's a whole bunch of miscommunication and assumptions in this story, just like in real life relationships. 
 That's what I love about this series. It isn't afraid to show how people really do miscommunicate with each other, and what impact that can have. There's no perfect world in this series and that's the attraction for me. The dialogue sings with honesty, even when David and Raymond are struggling to be honest with each other. 
 There's a really nice build-up to the big explosion at the end, and I couldn't be more happy about how everything turns out. It's not going to be a smooth ride for David and Raymond, but there's love and that put a big smile on my face as I finished the final sentences of this story. 
 Santino Hassell is a new author for me. I've read the two books in the Five Boroughs series just this week, but I will be looking for more from this author. 
 Oh, and kudos on the cover. I love it when the cover image matches well with the content. 
 ARC provided for review.