Review: A fun and engaging (and sexy) story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 14, 2010
Adam Reyes was kicked out from his family when he was 17 because he is gay. He still tried to go to school and work, but living on the streets takes a lot out of you, so he finally resorted to picking pockets to survive. One day, at the airport, he lifts the cell phone from Rhone Quinn's pocket. Rhone, being a partner with his brother in their own security firm, catches on pretty quickly and catches Adam. Not sure why, he gives Adam his card and tells him that if he's interested in leaving this life behind and making something of himself, give him a call. Adam, not believing him, still follows him and finally agrees to let Rhone take him in under his wing.The book is nicely written. The initial chapters are simply titled after the year they occur in. "1999", "2000", "2001", etc. We see Adam as a gopher for their company, living with Rhone in his large apartment so he can save up some money for his own. Eventually, over the years, he graduates from gopher to assistant, then even helps Rhone in investigations. Everything is great, with one exception.... Adam has been in love with Rhone for years, and Rhone is straight.The story is sexy, the characters well-developed. It's a bit of a stretch when Rhone finds sexual attraction towards Adam, but not as much of a stretch as I thought. Adam had been living with Rhone for years, and is now Rhone's best friend. At some point, Rhone comes to realize that Adam really does have every quality he's ever been looking for. There's little conflict within the story. Rhone being straight is one. When Adam realizes he can't live with Rhone anymore because his feelings are too strong, that becomes another conflict. Rhone is heartbroken but doesn't even realize it since he's never viewed Adam in an intimate fashion.It's not one of the better romance tales, but it's still interesting and engaging. The romantic scenes are charged, the characters compelling, and the situation interesting. It's an enjoyable work, and I look forward to others in the series.