Review: The Environmentalist and the Developer  Find Love
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 21, 2012
This was the third book in a loosely tied series set in and around Laguna Beach, CA.  It was an enjoyable read that was a bit different from the first two in the series though it continues with an opposite attract/one lover in the closet theme.  The fun in the sun feel was enjoyable for a summer read (though it would work in the winter to remind one of the warmth of summer on the beach).Adam is in the closet and a lawyer representing a big development group.  Sky is an environmental expert who is comfortable with who he is.  The two men meet and experience a connection- a hot, steamy connection.  They both decide to cautiously continue seeing each other with Adam having trouble trusting in 'more' and Sky hesitant to be with someone who isn't willing to have an open relationship.  Well that is until they discover that they are on opposing sides of a new development project.  Will their connection and the beginnings of a relationship be enough or are they just too different?The characters were engaging and I loved how the author made a good case for both their perspectives.  For instance, Adam was not the bad guy just because he worked for developers.  Though the discovery that they were in opposition hurt both of them and abruptly ended the relationship they started, I liked how they both wanted to reach across the chasm that separated them and try to be together since I'm not big on high angst or indecisive characters.The plot was simple, but written well so it was not boring.  There was mention of Roman from the previous story, but this can be read as a stand-alone just fine.Enjoyable m/m romance novella!