Review: Heartwarming and tender, with a little twist.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 16, 2010
When I want a heartwarming and easy to immerse in M/M romance with a nice plot I go for Andrew Grey. "A taste of love" is another tender romance as one restaurant owner finds love when he extends a helping hand to an impoverished young man and his twin brothers.The first half of the story is the usual but enjoyable romance with a little complication in the form of Billy's 5 years old twin brothers. I like the way the writer draws Darryl out as this older man struggles against his attraction for the much younger Billy. It is so easy to be caught up in their story. And when Darryl is all too willing to accuse Billy of theft, spurred by his own bewilderment over his strong feelings for the younger man, I got a little bit chocked up.  So I am a sap but credit has to be given to the writer for writing with feelings.  When Darryl finally overcomes his own inner demons and invites Billy and the twins into his home, I was all nicely settled into the warm flow of the story until the twists which I did not see coming. Angst ensued but thankfully not too much. I was concerned about how it would all turn out and have to say the outcome is perfect for the guys. Billy is able to move on with his new found life with a lover who cares deeply. Darryl's inner demons are also revealed. Even if not dwelt in detail, the pain Darryl went through during his youth is unnerving. I wish his parents have shown more regrets over the past. Both Darryl and Billy are likable. I especially like Billy who has cared for his little brothers since he was sixteen. Theirs is a touching little story. There are a bit of editing flaws here and there but which I can easily forgive in the case of independent publishers. The first half of the story rates 4 stars but the second half is a 5 stars for me as the guys struggle with their sudden predicament while growing in their feelings for each other.