Pax's Blues by Stormy Glenn and Lynn Hagen is the second book in the Lady Blue Crew series.

Pax was living on the street when Gig, from the Lady Blue Crew, offered him a job working in the kitchen. Pax is grateful for the job, but he hates it every time the ship comes to port. The first time he was left behind, even though the crew returned immediately, he still felt unsafe leaving the ship, knowing that their adversaries remain at large. Pax knows that one of the crew, Colt, is his mate, but he is scared to do anything about it. Colt is aware of how scared Pax is and is prepared to give him all the time he needs. Pax enjoys how bouncy Gig is, but after a while, he needs a break from that much energy packed into one person! Colt decides to back off, giving Pax space but he misinterprets the gesture until he asks Colt upfront. Even after everything is settled and they have a night together they will never forget, Pax still thinks that Colt will never accept who he truly is. What is Pax's secret? Will the Lady Blue Crew's enemies finally catch up with them?

The Lady Blue Crew series has a fascinating assortment of characters that never fail to amuse and amaze the reader. I loved how Pax never quite understood what anyone was telling him, but managed to get along anyways. It was enjoyable how the paranormal and sci-fi parts of the book blended to create a story that I couldn't put down until it ended. Colt's love and patience of Pax was beautiful to experience. The crews' reaction to the alien slugs being on board was funny, but Gig and Pax's solution was hysterical. It was hilarious when Gigi said he couldn't wait until the unmated crew got their own mates so they could out maneuver them better. That put the story into an unbelievable and unforgettable nutshell for me!

Reviewed by: Teresa