Review: No Flag
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 23, 2013
No Flag by Liz Borino, which means “Come back safe” was a lovely story of Mike and Will, and the evolution of their relationship. Mike was a man very set in his ways, as portrayed through his OCD. He met and desired Will but would not take their relationship to the next level of intimacy without a solid promise and bond. Mike desired a Domestic Relationship with Will, which Will agreed to on the stipulation that Mike not reenlist in the Army. Agreed.The men fell into their routine of house and home, and their new business venture. Unfortunately Mike was sent overseas to Afghanistan where shortly into his deployment an IED killed many of his colleagues and left him an amputee of the arm.In the meantime, Will was left with the opening of the catering business to run on his own, college courses, and a few meddling friends.I am always interested to read a book dealing with Domestic Discipline and the view through the authors and characters eyes. Ms. Borino did a wonderful job of explaining the ins/outs, especially if the book was picked up by a first time reader of the subject matter.Ms. Borino displayed the trust and care that came with the relationship and as she dove into the intricacies set and negotiated by both parties. For as much as I liked the book, I never warmed up to Mike. I found his OCDs overbearing and his mannerisms slightly cold. I surmised that he loved Will but even when he said the words there was hesitation. Will on the other hand was a pleasing character who adored Mike and desired his guidance. He took his punishments stoically and never wavered on his resolve.As the story unfolded and Mike had to depend upon Will more, I found his personalitydeviating less rigid.  A DD relationship is not for everyone, but Ms. Borino makes it work.book provided by the author for the purpose of an honest reviewreviewed by Evelise