I was interested in Ru's story after seeing all he went through in A Long Way Back. His young life was basically stolen from him and he is now in a new world with limited skills, resources, and support. But he does know a lot about horses even if he is sure his dream of being an equine vet is impossible. But he is smart, determined, caring, and in need of a break. 

Jasim bin Rajh is a Saudi Arabian Prince living in the UK. He plays polo and runs an elite stable. He focuses his life on polo and other pursuits, but relationships are a sore subject. He is unable to live his life free of judgment. He has mercy on Ru at an auction and ends up giving his favorite horses a new home. And soon he ends up providing work and a home for Ru as well. 

The attraction between them should be ignored and resisted. Jasim's culture does not accept gay people and it is dangerous. His past has taught him not only to be wary, but frightened of consequences. 

This is about trust, bravery, facing the past, fighting for the future, and pursuing dreams. Ru is such a plucky, optimistic, caring young man. He has this innocence about him due to his sheltered upbringing but he is also intuitive and wise in other ways. Jasim is a man who has been stuck living a half-life due to fear. He is older, experienced, rich, and respected. But it takes Ru to challenge and push him to want to be his true self and ask for more. They are opposites that fit like missing puzzle pieces. 

There is a lot about polo in this one which is one thing I knew nothing about but it adds some intensity. There were some side characters I hated and some others that I really loved. I loved getting a bit more with Tay and Ink. I did not read Give Yourself Away where Jasmin was first introduced but I was able to follow the story enough with what the author included. I love that two characters with troubled pasts from two different books had a chance to find their HEA.