Review: Gifted by author for an honest review
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 16, 2014
We are launched into a suicide ride with Johnny Gillis, he is a 29 y/o hotter than hell man. He has his emotional baggage strewn in the back seat of his classic Corvette and is going to take us on quite a journey!He has left his home and family in Atlanta and has hit the road to fulfill his dream. He is a talented singer, songwriter and musician and has the hot look and cocky attitude to go with it!He makes his way out west to California to find what he needs. When he arrives he stumbles into a music store and is told about a "man" who acquired his father's record label and also owns an establishment near by.He is warned before going, that the business is far from being on the up and up, and may be called down right seedy. It is said to be frequented by older gay gentlemen who are always on the lookout for the next big thing.Now introducing Norman, he is 58, wealthy, bisexual, an entrepreneur and still beating the women and the men off of him with a stick! He is the owner of the record label and dabbles in many other money making avenues. He is very used to getting exactly what he wants. He is a shrewd business man.Johnny's lust for fame takes him right into Norman's Lair. When Johnny enters the bar, everyone is well aware of his arrival. He is one of the most handsome men these gentlemen have ever seen. He is brooding at 6' 6" , muscular and has such a beautiful face it is a sin. The men assume that he is there to trade services with Norman so they just watch and whisper. Johnny just wants to speak to Norman and has no idea what he is in for.From the moment that Norman and Johnny lay eyes on each other both men know that each has a hidden agenda. Johnny wants a career and Norman wants Johnny. They both have so much hidden in their past to call them dysfunctional is being nice.Norman is in awe of Johnny's good looks but is amazed by his talent. He can't believe what a package he is. Johnny has no intention of giving Norman what he wants but it also seems he will stop at nothing to achieve his dream!The author gives us the occasional glimpse into the past of each one of these men and you can slowly see the layers peeling back. It helps you understand what has made them who and what they are today. I loved her ability to tell their story with such detail and imagery. Her imagination and literary magic made this a wonderful ride. I can't wait to see where she takes us in book 2!!!