Off Balance - Audiobook

This book is a beautiful story about finding a way to start a new life when everything changes and after the grief of loss.
Morgan is a widower, he holed up in Painted Bay five years ago after losing his wife to cancer, to leave behind the ever-present memories suffocating him.
Judah has fled Painted Bay as a teen, to follow his dream of becoming a ballet star and to leave bullying and teasing behind; he has reached his dream and is on top of the ballet world, when an invalidating disease sends him back to Painted Bay to lick his wounds and try to decide what to do with his life.
The two men are immediately attracted and drawn to each other, and even with so much going o between and around them, they find solace, comfort and strength in each other, starting a beautiful relationship that will change both of their lives.
I love being transported in the beautiful land that is New Zealand by Jay Hogan’s magical words. Her writing style just resonates with me, so much so that her books have become an auto-buy for me.

Judah & Morgan - just wow! Loved these two guys together. They are polar opposites in many respects, but there is a thread of human dignity that binds them together and the sparks fly from the first meeting. There is just enough angst in this one to keep the pages turning, but the main theme here is more about personal acceptance and making the most out of the cards that life deals you. There are some great side characters that should make the rest of this series just as compelling as this first book and I can't wait to dive into Book 2. Bravo - *****

Wow! A friend recommended this new-to-me author and this book specifically. I finished it in two days and can’t wait to dig into the next. Hot, tender and just enough angst. I love Morgan and Judah.

The story telling ability of Jay Hogan is once again the shining star in this beautifully crafted character driven romance.
Judah and Morgan are two very complex, likeable characters who are perfect for each other even though they seem so different. They are both flawed, have had to overcome hugely significant struggles but retain a sense of humour and love to engage in witty banter, with a bit of sass for good measure.
The first meeting between them crackled with instant chemistry and when the timing was right this led to lots of heat with some sweet. Their romance was not without a few bumps along the way but their HEA left me smiling.
Included are some very interesting side characters, just enough angst, some feels and a bit of suspense to keep the pages turning.
This was a truly wonderful engaging read that had me hooked from the very start and I can’t wait to see who gets their story told next.