Review: Sweet Love Story!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 12, 2012
4.5 starsI absolutely loved this short story by J.L. Merrow. In it we find Luke, who is three weeks away from his final exams at University and suddenly finds himself homeless. The man with whom he shares a special 'arrangement' decides he would like to pursue a relationship with someone else and promptly tells Luke he needs to move out. Through the help of a friend, Luke finds temporary lodging with shy, quiet and nerdy engineer Russell.Luke is initially quite confused by their arrangement. In the past, his former 'roommates' expected him to pay for his lodging in less conventional ways and he accepted that. He cannot, however, understand why Russell, who is so not his type, is helping him just out of the kindness of his heart.Over the next few months, the men develop a sweet relationship that will have you rooting for them and hoping they admit their feelings for one another.I really enjoyed this story, but I was a little surprised by how the ending closed so abruptly. I guess I was expecting just a little more and was disheartened when I discovered that it was, in fact, the end. Even with that small issue, I would definitely recommend this story. It's so worth it!