Review: Fine line between romance and sap
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 22, 2010
And a little too often this novella crossed the line.  And, if I am being honest, I have to agree with the reviewer who said the Amazon blurb covers the entire story.  It does:  Ryan shows up at his sister's wedding after being threatened and kicked out by his parents; she welcomes him back with open arms and his childhood friend that he had a crush on protects and takes him in.  There's some explicit sex, and Ryan and Dan the standard sensitive bottom and alpha male protector, respectively.  So, why are there so many positive reviews?  Sometimes a reader just wants a simple "happily ever after" and this satisfies on that level.  No, it's not Shakespeare, or even a particularly original romance.  But, it is not the worst gay romance I have read and it didn't set me up for a great story and fail to deliver.  My expectations were low.  I wanted something with some sex and an HEA to while away the time while waiting for my plane.  I don't regret reading it, but it wasn't memorable either.  It was worth the price of an e-book.The lack of actual conflict or tension actually inspired me to read the sequel,To Keep and To Love, to see if the author develops the relationship or builds a plot.  Unfortunately, my expectations were too high and I was disappointed.