Review: 3.5 stars
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 21, 2012
I love closeted characters and books set in the acting world, so Acting Out should have pushed all my hot buttons, but unfortunately something was just a little off in the plot for me so I couldn't rate it higher.Nick and Alex are moderately successful British actors who have been friends forever. When they are offered a part in an upcoming movie together, Alex wants to take it; however, Nick is extremely hesitant. Why? It requires them to play lovers and hits too close to all those repressed homoerotic undertones Nick has felt for Alex over the years. But Alex and their agent talk him into and it and when the fantasy turns into reality and Alex and Nick cross the lines from friends to lovers, what will happen?First, what I liked about the book: Alex and Nick's relationship. It was beautifully detailed and I understood exactly why Nick fell in love with his best friend. The sex? Hotter than hot once Nick gave into his feelings. And lastly, as with any good `Hollywood" story, the coming out for these two men was memorable.What didn't work for me? After perusing Nick for ages (Alex is bisexual), when he finally gets Nick into bed, Alex acts like it was nothing and they are just having sex for sex's sake, which pretty much contradicted Alex's POV and feelings previously in the story. I didn't understand the change, as it wasn't explained. Second, Nick's constant back and forth about being gay. I understand that angst seems to be a part of the process in a GFY story, but Nick's torment went on too long.However, despite these niggles I did enjoy Acting Out, mostly because I found Alex and Nick's relationship so utterly charming and I would buy the next book in this series. So, recommended with minor stipulations as discussed.Dark Divas Reviews