Review: Sure to satisfy
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 15, 2014
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review via the Don't Buy My Love program at Goodreads.Alex Bremen and Chance Ralan were high school boyfriends, in the closet, until Alex's abusive father found out. They had written music together and Chance looked to break out with a band--when they are caught he flees Alex, and doesn't look back.Nine years later, Alex is a buff, out gay man, successful in his career as a filmographer. He's pretty much coasting romantically, unwilling to trust his heart long-term. Then a love song he wrote for Chance back in high school suddenly plays on the radio. With Chance singing it. Outraged, Alex decides he's going to confront Chance the best way he can--by contracting to make a rockumentary film about Chance's up-and-coming metal band Armageddon Showdown.Chance's professional life is just about to peak when the one man he can't forget turns up on his band's tour. He's always remembered Alex, in fact memories of him are one of the main causes of Chance's heavy drinking. He's denied his nature so long, Chance isn't sure he ever was gay--until he gets a good look at the tempting man Alex has become.Alex, of course, baits Chance--both sexually and regarding the song. So much so that there's some strife in the band when Chance refuses to play Alex's song at their venues. It's tough for Chance to want Alex as a lover, having cultivated a heterosexual persona for the band. And yet, he pursues Alex--on the super down-low.Alex REALLY has a hard time accepting his role as Chance's secret lover, but allows it because his connection to Chance is still strong, even after all the years. Also, Chance actually commits to coming out--at least he promises to. But, there's a tiny complication--and the fall out might just cost both these men the love they have rediscovered.It's a strong M/M romance with all the right elements. Also, I'm a fan of rock romance, so this one really played to my interests. Alex is a solid character. Despite his anger and hurt surrounding Chance's abandonment, he's willing to get to know Chance again, and finds the man has developed a maturity that is as attractive as his rock-god persona. Chance, now grasping the success he's always craved, realizes that it's a hollow victory without someone to share his personal life. And Alex is only ten thousand times more appealing as a full-grown man.The sex? Molten. Really. Delish, having these two experience the passion of youth tempered with experience. Liked the book a whole bunch. Had a few issues with plot logic, but they were minor. Supporting cast was exactly that--supportive--excepting one jealous lover and one bigot. But the coming out party was way better than Chance had expected. This book is sure to satisfy.