Review: Vaction At A Gay Resort. . . M/M Romance in the Sun
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 27, 2014
SANDS OF THYME is an extremely short quick read.  Burke's sister planned everything, the trip, the airfare, where to stay, and packed his clothes.  A wonderful thoughtful sister but still -- Burke was going on vacation, at his sister's expense.  He had no input.  He had no idea where he was going or what to expect.  Imagine his surprise when he finds his destination is a gay resort!There is some light humor.  Burke's suitcase was planned from a female point of view and it included all new items, with price tags.  And itchy clothes.  So what Burke would have wanted to wear wasn't what his sister bought.  Classic example was green swim trunks while everyone else was in speedos or less.  The contrast was interesting.Some of names of where to eat. .. Strokes was one.  Very obvious symbolism for a gay resort and a bit off the top.  Food choices and other names were about as bad.  The resort name Cockatiel was just as bad.  Again, that's snarky humor.There were some hiccups between Staff and Burke, but no major angst simply due to page length.  They spend their vacation getting to know each other and hanging out, leaving the sexual romps until their last day.  The slow build up and taking their time to mesh was a nice change.There was more insight into Burke's character than Staff.  Obviously they hit it off and fortunately they live close enough to each other in the states, so their relationship will continue after their vacation.  It was a nice short little break, a palate cleanser of sorts, with an over the top gay beach resort.  Due to the page length the connection between the two wasn't as in depth, but there was hope things would move on at home. -- Dan's Wife