Review: What a story!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 16, 2012
What a ride! Luke is a haunted soul, shouldering heavy burdens alone and determined not to let his personal demons spill over onto others. He wants sex, pain, and no strings attached. Then he finds what he didn't even know he needed. Richard is strong in both mind and body, a natural-born protector. Luke doesn't need a protector; Luke doesn't need anyone. Or does he?Matthew certainly does. But far from making him annoying, Matthew's neediness is enduring. He's a fledgling that fell hard from the nest, and now needs help to find his wings. In the role of both protector and protected, Luke is finally able to stop running and turn to face the evils in his life.Sloan Parker makes a budding relationship between three very different men very believable. Their coming to terms and learning to trust each other is beautifully shown in their sexual interaction. Be warned, there's lots and lots of sex. As a very sexual creature, it's the best way Luke has to communicate his feelings, until he learns to voice them.I've read high praise about this book, and I'll add my voice to that. However, as endearing as Luke, Richard, and Matthew are, it's Danny and the evil father that broke my heart. What would have happened if Luke's father (I laugh as I write this, images of Darth Vader coming to mind) had made a different choice all those years ago. All the recent news articles of men like the senator underscore just how far such men will go to hide their true nature.Congratulations go to Ms. Parker for creating such a thought-provoking story full of characters you won't soon forget. Is there a sequel planned? I'd love to see how the men settle into domestic bliss, and if the aftermath of the senator's misdeeds harm them. How will Luke's mom figure in? I can see her now becoming fast friends with Matthew's mother.