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Sanctuary: An M/M Hurt Comfort Romance (Wrecked Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kelly Fox (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 2,140 ratings

What's the first rule of running a gym by and for combat vets?

Enjoy the scorching hot scenery but get your kicks somewhere else.

Never mind that my cousin-slash-business partner ignores that rule every chance he gets. I don't ignore it. Ever. And frankly, between Grindr and living in one of the gayest cities in America, it's not exactly a hardship.

Hell, it's so easy, I can do it on one leg.

That is, until a pair of blue eyes swimming with vulnerability shows up at my door, looking for a job. He's too skinny, too mouthy, and way too young for the likes of me, but he pings that protector instinct in me, hard.

I want to fix whatever put that lost look in his eyes, but to manage that, I'd have to do the one thing I said I'd never do.

Break my own rules.

Sanctuary is an MM military romance featuring hurt-comfort, found family, and a gym full of ripped men wearing tight shorts lifting heavy objects.

This is the first book in the Wrecked Series. The characters Evie, Scout, Jake and Jean-Pierre first appear in Scout and the Lavender Girl.

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  4. Publication date
    January 31, 2020
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About the Author

Kelly Fox (aka K.C. Littleton for fans of Bi/FF romance) resides in the Austin, Texas area with her wife, three dogs, and usually a foster dog (or two). She enjoys her work as the manager of the learning team for a local software company, and pursues her passion for writing and reading on the weekends. Aside from writing, her favorite hobby is getting tattoos.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0842XY4H7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 31, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 244 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Hi there! I write gay romance, which is to say that I curse way too much, drink exactly the right amount of red wine, and sleep far too little. I’m also lucky enough to live in Central Texas with my wife and two dogs, where the astonishing diversity of humans and landscapes and tattoo shops serve as my muse.

For the latest info on new releases and access to free short stories, check out my website: https://www.authorkellyfox.com/

Want to know what projects I have coming up? Check out my Facebook reader group The Fox Den for giveaways, first-look cover reveals, and more, and follow me on Amazon to be notified of new releases by email.

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Customers find this romance book well-written with amazing characters and a fantastic balance of hardship and humor. The story features sizzling hot romance with a fantastic slow burn, and customers particularly appreciate the sexy veterinarians and strong male characters. They enjoy the family dynamics, with one customer highlighting the awesome found family set, and find the book engrossing.

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54 customers mention "Readability"50 positive4 negative

Customers find the book well-written and engaging, describing it as an excellent beginning to a great series.

"This love story is what u need. The book provides love, drama, romance, and great character development...." Read more

"Really enjoyed this. It was a quick lovely read. I fell for the entire cast of characters and found them tons of fun for the most part...." Read more

"This was a good book, I mostly enjoyed reading it...." Read more

"...The writing was great. This author is incredible at writing those smexy times. The side characters were fun and I can’t wait for their stories." Read more

25 customers mention "Character development"25 positive0 negative

Customers praise the characters in the book, with one mentioning they are easy to fall in love with.

"...The book provides love, drama, romance, and great character development. Left me wanting more to nick and Elijah love story" Read more

"Really enjoyed this. It was a quick lovely read. I fell for the entire cast of characters and found them tons of fun for the most part...." Read more

"...This author is incredible at writing those smexy times. The side characters were fun and I can’t wait for their stories." Read more

"...They get closer and closer as the weeks go on. The banter and the characters are great. The sex scenes are hot 🔥. 5/5 stars..." Read more

24 customers mention "Humor"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, with one noting its fantastic balance of hardship and wit, while others appreciate its emotional depth.

"...The story itself is a bit of a slow burn romance and at times quite funny and light-hearted...." Read more

"...I love the hurt comfort. It had all the warm feels and the sassy fun. The Army/Seals was wonderful too...." Read more

"...Her work is thoughtful and easy to read. She has a wicked sense of humor and at the same time brings to our attention issues about how poorly and..." Read more

"This book made me laugh and cry...." Read more

13 customers mention "Romance"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a fantastic slow burn with a happy ending.

"This love story is what u need. The book provides love, drama, romance, and great character development...." Read more

"...The story itself is a bit of a slow burn romance and at times quite funny and light-hearted...." Read more

"...The banter and the characters are great. The sex scenes are hot 🔥. 5/5 stars..." Read more

"...I loved this book. It is a story of family, heartache, romance, and unconditional love. I can’t wait for the next books in this special series...." Read more

13 customers mention "Sexiness"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sexy and cute, particularly appreciating the portrayal of veterinarians, with one customer noting how perfectly everything was pictured.

"...Really loved Jean Pierre, so definitely plan on reading the sequel...." Read more

"...the gym for combat vets, is filled to the brim with hot, sexy vets of all kinds...." Read more

"While this is definitely a romance, it’s colored setting: wounded warriors dealing with returning to civilian life, carving out a place for..." Read more

"...So beautiful!" Read more

11 customers mention "Strength"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the characters in the book, noting how they work well together, with one customer highlighting the well-crafted relationship development.

"I loved this book!! Nick and Elijah were so good together! I loved secondary characters as well. Two wounded people come together!..." Read more

"...I appreciate Nick and his take no crap attitude and Elijah’s tenacity and hard work...." Read more

"...new employee, throw in some fantastic writing, humor, amazing cadre of strong positive men who have made a chosen family, a great plot and some..." Read more

"...The characters are amazing, realistic, hurt, strong, just wonderful...." Read more

10 customers mention "Family bond"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family dynamics in the book, with one customer particularly enjoying the Martinez family, while another highlights the great chemistry between the main characters Nick and Elijah.

"...Very grumpy sunshine and I am here for it. I love the family vibe to it also. Finding a family and building one at the same time...." Read more

"...Imagine my surprise that the book is actually a sweet, fairly light little enemies-to-lovers, age gap, opposites attract romance...." Read more

"This, and the follow-up Wrecked book, , are both mArvelous and engrossing reads, hard to put down and a delight to pick up...." Read more

"...I think Kelly has written a great start to what could be an amazing series...." Read more

6 customers mention "Engrossedness"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engrossing, with individual reviews highlighting its thoughtful approach, educational value, and deep exploration of themes.

"Kelly Fox sure knows how to write. Her work is thoughtful and easy to read...." Read more

"...combined issues of PTSD and same sex love Re wonderfully set up and explored with complex characters with complex back stories that support and..." Read more

"...And the result is awe inspiring." Read more

"I loved it. It was funny. It was smart...." Read more

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  • Cameron Blake Russell
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
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    This love story is what u need. The book provides love, drama, romance, and great character development. Left me wanting more to nick and Elijah love story
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  • Valarie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and Fluffy with a Angsty Sprinkle
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
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    Really enjoyed this. It was a quick lovely read. I fell for the entire cast of characters and found them tons of fun for the most part. Really loved Jean Pierre, so definitely plan on reading the sequel.

    Took off one star because I didn’t really like the fact that Nick was so willing to not hire Elijah just because of the way he dressed at the interview, I liked it even less that that was purely an excuse on his part because he didn’t want to hire someone he was attracted to. I hated that he was so willing to fire him on his first day for that same reason. Honestly, I just didn’t much like Nick at first. However, I did like the way he warmed up to Nick in the end and rather quickly.the novel had a great pace to it. However, Roly also lost points with me for what he called Baby Paris.
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  • Amity Tribby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Worker
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025
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    Nick needed someone to bring him some joy both at work and at home. Elijah is just the man for both! I absolutely loved these two so much. Elijah has his secrets, but they aren't bad. Nick has his issues, but he can be brought back from them. Roly was a huge support to Nick. I think he finally got through to him that he wasn't at fault for things that he had no control of. I love that Nick searched for Elijah and made up for his poor choice of words.
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  • Kindle-Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020
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    Kelly Fox is a new author to me and after reading a reviews that the story was too realistic, I wasn't sure this would be my cup of tea. I'm so glad I took a chance! For me the story didn't read as realistic but the story does address real life issues such as homeless and prosthetics. I felt very natural to me since this story is about injured vets recovering and working out in a gym. The story itself is a bit of a slow burn romance and at times quite funny and light-hearted. I really enjoyed reading it, I can't wait to read the next one.
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  • Chelsey Nixon
    3.0 out of 5 stars #SpoilerWarrior
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2020
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    This was a good book, I mostly enjoyed reading it. My only problem is how very much it reminded me of EM Lindsey’s Baum’s Boxing except without all of the excitement.
    I don’t know. I liked it enough to finish it but not enough to probably ever recommend it to someone.
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  • Leerion
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bet
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022
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    This was such a good book. I love the hurt comfort. It had all the warm feels and the sassy fun. The Army/Seals was wonderful too. I wonder if there are places out there like this for our vets. This story shines a light of just his crappy this country treats it’s own. I’m glad these two found each other. Very grumpy sunshine and I am here for it. I love the family vibe to it also. Finding a family and building one at the same time. The writing was great. This author is incredible at writing those smexy times. The side characters were fun and I can’t wait for their stories.
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  • Lori R. Dunn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional and sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023
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    This story deals with homeless vets and service men and women from all branches. Nick hires Elijah to work in his gym. Not knowing he is homeless. They get closer and closer as the weeks go on. The banter and the characters are great. The sex scenes are hot 🔥.
    5/5 stars
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  • David P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dear God the feels!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2022
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    From the moment we meet Elijah we know there is a history there and are constantly rooting for him. When he’s finally offered his wish in a golden platter and turns it down my heart shatters for him as it shows how much he’s been hurt. We still don’t know the entire story but catch glimpses until the end when all is revealed. This book had me run the gamer of emotions from swoon to bawling to pissed. It was one of those quick reads as you get so invested you can’t put it down. For instance my main reading spot is my bathtub as it’s the only place I’m left alone. I have taken 5 baths in 7 hours just to read this entire book as I couldn’t put it down. Unfortunately I now look like a raisin and have a ton to do today so it will be a bit before I start the next book.
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  • Anky
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet
    Reviewed in India on May 29, 2021
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    Sanctuary was a sweet, snarky read with a huge found Family and two men very much in need of love.
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  • K.H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Different experiences same home
    Reviewed in Canada on February 11, 2022
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    This was a touching and beautiful romance that opens up on some major issues and approaches them from both the side of the onlooker and that of the one experiencing it.

    Nick runs a gym for veterans but is having difficulty finding other people to work for him who are willing to keep up with his work ethic for a fairly minimal pay. As a starting gym the position is for minimum wage but Nick still expects professionalism and hard work, which he doesn't seem to be finding. Elijah is just out of the army and looking for solid work to help him get on his feet and get back to college. It seems clear that Nick doesn't want Elijah there, but Elijah is a hard worker and determined to keep what is the best job he has found. But Nick's fears come from attraction to Elijah, which he worries is inappropriate. Meanwhile Elijah has his own secrets and can't open up until he is sure he has two feet on the ground again.

    Elijah is great, soft in just the right way but also independent and snarky. He stands up for himself without being belligerent and works well both one on one and as a leader of a situation. It is clear he fits into the Wrecked family but watching how that acceptance touches him shows that there is more going on. Things about his past come out in little pieces and there are hints all along to what is happening with him. Watching him both take charge of his life and take help from others is a really beautiful story.

    Nick has his own baggage from his time in the military and what happened to get him discharged. His recovery and good fortune in building a new civilian life makes him want to give a safe space to others coming out of service in need of the same. His fears of mixing work and intimacy along with his emotional fears of inadequacy make it difficult for him to reach out to Elijah, but with the help of friends and family as well as a desire to connect he really does make the move. It was intriguing seeing how he learns about Elijah and the impact of what it means, even as he makes mistakes about it at times. It was a sweet story that built into something truly amazing.

    A great read that promises more from this fascinating cast of characters, can't wait to see what's up next!
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  • Freckles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2020
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    I really enjoyed this slow burn military mm book. What a great start to this series. Nick is a retired Nave SEAL with an amputated limb who together with his cousin Roly, owns a gym called Wrecked. A place for ex servicemen to go to work out and be with their own. We then meet Elijah who has recently returned from service to find his aunt has died and he had no idea. I really enjoyed the banter, bets, secondary characters of these guys at the gym. I can’t wait to read the other books coming out.
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  • LoveToRead
    5.0 out of 5 stars Slow burn
    Reviewed in Australia on February 5, 2025
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    Such a lovely book. Lots of interesting side characters, family, friends and gym members.
    Both the MCs are grappling with their own issues that inevitably lead to confusion and conflict.
    HEA - good pace, thoroughly enjoyed it.
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  • Dea
    4.0 out of 5 stars great read!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2025
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    Really enjoyed this book. A lot of different and interesting side characters. I like that it took a while to learn Elijah’s backstory.
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