Review: Emotional
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 26, 2012
Malcolm has done his duty:  married, produced a son, and a lucrative career.  What Malcolm and his wife both know is that he's gay.  Luckily, the marriage is open, yet discreet, so when Malcolm finds a potential lover at the office, the option is fine, but the discreetness qualification is not.  Furthermore, Malcolm never thought he would become attached to the much younger, adorable Jacob.Although Jacob is young, he knows he wants everything:  a husband, house, and kids.  Malcolm is the perfect option, but his being married to a woman puts a kinker in things.  Will their relationship be enough for Jacob?The story begins with a bit of confusion.  Malcolm is married?  To a woman?!  What's his deal with Jacob?  And who is this Peter?  Luckily, just keep reading and all will be explained.I loved Malcolm and Jacob.  Both characters have clear motivations and, by the ending, their story makes sense.  Since the novella is told in Malcolm's perspective, the reader understands him much more, even when he doesn't understand himself.  Although it broke my heart, I adored his fall from grace and rough times.  On the other hand, Jacob is a bit nave, but I loved how he knew what he wanted.After the initial confusion, I couldn't put this story down (What flight attendant?  I have to turn my Kindle off for landing?)  These two men sucked me in and wouldn't let me go.  The characters are well developed and the plot emotional.  What more do I want?  Even though the tale was told, I was sad to arrive at the ending.Lee Brazil shines again with yet another emotional story!  He has quickly reached the top of my must read pile.BookingIt Grade:  A