Review: Book Review by Leisa
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 8, 2014
4.25 of 5 StarsFor original review see The Prism Book Alliance Blog onlineIn Eli Easton’s third of her Sex in Seattle series, she brings us Michael, a male nurse and sometimes gay sex surrogate, and James, a wheelchair bound best-selling author. The relationship between Michael and James is undeniably sweet and filled with sexual energy. James is surprised that beautiful Michael sees past the wheelchair to find James attractive, while Michael is shocked that someone as brilliant and amazing as James would want him. However, Michael is not forthright with James about his sex surrogate work, and this dishonesty puts their relationship in peril.It’s impossible not to like both Michael and James – Michael is almost too caring and giving to be true, and James embodies “emotionally damaged”. The angst in this story comes from within the relationship – Michael isn’t truthful for fear of James misunderstanding his role as a sex surrogate, and James of course immediately jumps to every awful conclusion upon learning the truth.This lovely story is fraught with relationship misunderstanding and woes, but the author rewards Michael and James (and the reader) with a delightfully satisfying happy ending. I really like this unique story – it’s the first M/M romance that I’ve read featuring a sex surrogate, and I found this aspect to be enlightening – and I recommend you read it. Also, even though it is a part of a series, The Mating of Michael may easily be read as a stand-alone story.