The Surrogate Omega Box Set

I've always wanted to try one of Jacey Davis' books and this set was my first attempt. The story is really well written, but maybe because I like more action/thriller/suspense elements in my reads, I couldn't connect with the plot in my usual “can't stop reading” kind of way. This is a slow burn, low heat story focused on the development of different relationships; creating strengthening and nurturing the emotional/physical bonds between the characters and the intense flavor of “found family” vibes, because while some of the characters were lucky enough to have the unconditional love and support of their family members, others were not. But found family is about more than the pull of blood, it's about friendship, acceptance, and choosing to be a part of another person's life. The discovery that he carried the Omega gene like his brother, River, changed Lake's life. Because he is so selfless, caring and sensitive with giant heart, full of kindness and love, Lake decides that this gift of nature should not be wasted. And the decision to become a surrogate is a natural continuation - the chosen couple, struggling with infertility issues, was already close friends to his family. If this wasn't already enough of a change leading to a lot of adjustments, then Evander and Logan hoping on the proverbial “train of changes” were definitely a new surprising addition. And while they were childhood best friends, they weren't a couple - Lake was the unexpected reactant that shifted their friendship in a new uncharted territory of self discovery and reevaluation. Somehow the 3 of them clicked so well together, the pull between them so strong and undeniable, that the second part of the story was the relationship they started, the challenges they faced and well deserved HEA.