Review: A perfect blend of romance, family drama and crime mystery. Love it.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 28, 2012
I would have thought there is nothing much the writer can tell us about Mac and Tony now that they are a committed couple with two kids. I was so wrong. This 3rd book (excluding the little novelette) is such a well written account of two gay men juggling between work and two young kids, their every day struggle made harder because Mac is such a dedicated detective. Tony really shines in his unwavering love for his man and the two kids. There are times I want to give Mac a shake when his job obviously comes first but when this man does come through during those instances he places Tony and his family first, you just have to like this detective hunk just as much. This 3rd book is more about Mac and I realize that this complex character has really come a long way since he acknowledges his love for Tony in the 1st book and was forced out of the closet in the 2nd book. Their romance is even more convincing in this 3rd book as they take the very important step and sappy old me did get a bit teary eyed.The hatred Mac faces during work from "homophobic" colleagues is very well done. I just want to scream at all those "bigoted" fools for their horrible attitudes. But there are good moments too when his senior partner, Oliver, finally shows his support. Still I wish the writer could have made it easier for Mac.We also get to know Tony's family which is such an uplifting part of the story. Unlike other MM stories where the kids are just angels, both Anna and Ben with their daily bikerings and little childish tantrums are realistic. I love the way the writer weave the two kids so effortless into the guys' story without making parts of the story just about them. Little Anna seems to have a closure as an unfavorable aunt moves on but what about Ben. I hope the writer will give this endearing little six year old real happiness and peace too.And now the crime mystery itself. It certainly held my attention and the thrilling part of it towards the last 25% of the story is excellent, which has always been this writer's strength. The ending is not a cliff hanger but it definitely is a promise of more to come. I hope the writer delivers soon and does make it easier for Mac. Well done Kaje Harper.