Shelter the Sea

The Roosevelt, Book 2

By: Cullinan Heidi

Narrated by: Iggy Toma

Some heroes wear capes. Some prefer sensory sacks.

Emmet Washington has never let the world define him, even though he, his boyfriend, Jeremey, and his friends aren't considered "real" adults because of their disabilities. When the State of Iowa restructures its mental health system and puts the independent living facility where they live in jeopardy, Emmet refuses to be forced into substandard, privatized corporate care. With the help of Jeremey and their friends, he starts a local grassroots organization and fights every step of the way.

In addition to navigating his boyfriend's increased depression and anxiety, Emmet has to make his autistic tics acceptable to politicians and donors, and he wonders if they're raising awareness or putting their disabilities on display. When their campaign attracts the attention of the opposition's powerful corporate lobbyist, Emmet relies on his skill with calculations and predictions and trusts he can save the day--for himself, his friends, and everyone with disabilities.

He only hopes there isn't a variable in his formula he's failed to foresee.

©2017 Heidi Cullinan (P)2017 Heidi Cullinan

An unforgettable sequel!

This story is about love and the determination to fight for those who are most vulnerable. It is so well crafted that I teared up several times from the beautiful words. I loved this book just as much as Carry the Ocean. Thank you Heidi Cullinan and Iggy Toma for bringing this continuation of Emmet and Jeremey's story to life. As I stated in my review of Carry the Ocean, this series and its characters will always hold a special place in my heart. I highly recommend it!

I'm not crying, you're crying!

Iggy absolutely nails it again in this follow-up to Carry the Ocean. The intonations and mannerisms he captures brings these wonderful characters to life in a way that compels you to keep listening.

I just loved this, so much.

Everybody needs somebody to love.

𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘶𝘱, 𝘯𝘰 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯
𝘛𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥
𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯

As with Carry the Ocean, Shelter the Sea is filled with so much eye-opening information, so many emotions and even more tears she’d throughout. Hearing the hardships and trials suffered by these two men, then hearing how they stuck together through them all, brought tears to my heart and a smile to my face.

The accuracy of the hills involved with depression and anxiety was astounding. The research involved with the facts of money having power over people. And, the willingness of the public to stand behind what’s right leaves me hopeful for the future of America. Even with the political involvement, this was such a beautiful ending for these Roosevelt Blues Brothers.

Have I ever told anyone how much I loved Iggy Toma’s performance?! I’m sure I have but I just can’t praise his presentation enough!! He nailed every characters perfectly, displayed every emotion with perfection, and brought so much joy to the audience with his voice. I will forever be thankful for his voice reaching out to the world to spread awareness!

FANTASTIC

Iggy Toma rocks this! He is fantastic, the narration is damn near perfect, and such an absolute joy to listen to.

Dual POV from Jeremey and Emmet, no messing with the established HEA, just more feels and more love.

I do not disguise the fact the Carry the Ocean is one of my favorite books of all time. Emmet and Jeremey are two of the most special characters that I hold close to my heart.

Shelter the Sea is everything I could have hoped for in the continuation of Emmet and Jeremey's story and I'm more in love with the Roosevelt Blues Brothers than ever!

My emotions were all over the place reading this, and I'm not ashamed to admit I cried a few times, sometimes happy tears (Mai, the rooftop scene), sometimes angry (RJ, the Bill)...but through it all Heidi Cullinan stayed true to the characters I fell in love with in Carry The Ocean.

“We aren’t carrying the oceans. We’re helping them find places to be to carry them themselves more easily.”
“We’re trying to shelter the sea, then.”

I thought it was all pretty brilliantly executed and I loved it!

The is a new adult contemporary story with themes of hurt/comfort, romance, family, friendship, and love.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ❤️❤️❤️

loved this so much, and Iggy was perfect!

I dare anyone to listen to this and not tear up a little and feel the heart in Emmet.. a beautiful series with much to think about as we look at those that so often seem invisible.. thank you Heidi and Iggy.