Review: Finger prints and muddy feet
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 31, 2013
Nate, of 'Fingerprints and Muddy Feet' by Carol Lynne, is happy with his partners Rio and Ryan and had never given much consideration to having children; but when his brother and wife die unexpectedly, he is presented with an opportunity to help provide his niece and nephew with a better life than he did with his parents, their grandparents, and the people who hurt him most in life, by disowning him for being gay. Nate loves his partners and is concerned with what will happen if they don't want children in their home, but he's driven by a desire to give these children a better option than the one they face without his intervention. The best Nate can hope for is that Rio and Ryan love and respect him enough to embrace the idea.As far as I am concerned, any story which deals with Nate, Rio, and Ryan is automatically going to be good and this one didn't disappoint. Through their years together, they have proven over and over again that their love is stronger than anything else in life. The trio has faced many touchy situations which would have destroyed other relationships, using them as opportunities to gain more understanding of themselves which, in turn, has led to a deeper, more satisfying life for all three men and it's this same loyalty that helps them deal with this, life-altering set of circumstances. It's definitely 'one for all and all for one' for these three awesome men. Even though they have varying degrees of acceptance, Rio and Ryan understand how important it is to Nate, and are willing to work together to find a reasonable solution to this unexpected circumstance.This story is a great addition to the Cattle Valley series and one that fans, especially those who love Nate, Rio, and Ryan, should not pass up. It highlights their maturity and the solidity of their triad. There's also an unexpected twist which offers forgiveness and reconciliation which, in the past, seemed impossible. If you are a fan already, you will love this book, and for those who are new to the series, it will make you want to go back and read all about how Nate, Rio, and Ryan reached this point in their lives. Thanks, Carol, for a great Christmas story about my three favorite Cattle Valley guys. Originally reviewed at Rainbow Book Reviews.