Review: Co-dependent man-boys and enablers rejoice!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 24, 2011
3.5 STARS, ROUNDED TO 4This was an interesting read, but probably not one for my 'keeper' shelf. To begin, the book was very obviously written by a woman (two women in this case). There isn't anything wrong with that, a lot of the m/m romance/erotica/bdsm I read is written by women. However, I tend to have a problem when the men come off as two women, with penises, as is the case in this novel.A man named Hollister who insists on being called Holly is a little strange. I could see if it were a nick/pet name between he and Nick, his best friend, but everyone calls him Holly. Also, in this alternate universe, no one has a problem with Holly's gender neutral sexual proclivities, nor do they raise eyebrows at how SUPER affectionate he and his "platonic" friend Nick are. Add to the mix that Holly is needy, needy, needy and whiny and even I had a problem suspending my disbelief that Nick had no idea how Holly felt about him OR that he (Nick) is obviously gay, if not bisexual. Especially when Nick can barely keep from touching, stroking, or kissing (chastely) Holly every chance he gets. Meh.Still, let's face it: some women like their men a little damaged - myself included and in this respect, this book was perfect. Holly is a train wreck of a human being and Nick is the ultimate enabler, he CRAVES picking up the pieces lol. Where was this guy in my twenties? Hell, where is he NOW? I really liked all the mushy sentimentality between Holly and Nick. Any opportunity I get to read about two hot men who like to cuddle and make out is a good one, especially when the sex is hot and descriptive. I also loved that it went both ways. I don't like it when one person is strictly top or bottom and the roles are always so stereotypical (big guy on top, small guy on bottom). It was nice to read about some `equal opportunity'.For other books involving mushy boys, but more interesting or realistic male interaction try:No Souvenirs, Jordan Price Castillo's, Psy-cop series,Wings,A Fostered Love, orOff the Beaten Path