Review: one hot story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 28, 2014
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Nice Ladies, Naughty Books.June Shellmound has spent most of her life running from problems or running towards them.  Her early life was spent trying to survive the neglectful tactics that fed her mother's neuroses.  After college, she joined the Peace Corps to help others having a fighting chance at life.Her world is turned upset down when she find out her mother is sick.  Even though her mother wasn't the best in the world, June feels an obligation to come home and to make sure she is cared for during her illness.Lytton Driving Hawk is a man who grew up believing that his father was Kino Driving Hawk, until he was told by the scholarship board at MIT that he was a half-breed.  Losing his sense of self, his girlfriend, and his dreams, Lytton returned the reservation with a chip on his shoulder and contempt for his "white" half.When Lytton discovers who his real father is, he storms down the mountain to confront his half-brother, Ford.  June happens to be there as well and immediately falls into lust with the mysterious stranger that looks more than little like her brother-in-law.  Listening to Lytton confront Ford, June can't help but notice the sadness in Lytton's eyes.Knowing that June is connected to the Bare Bones MC, Lytton's only thought is to get revenge against Ford; however, once June is on the back of his bike, revenge is the furtherest thing on his mind.  June won't let a little thing like a fued between long lost brothers get in the way of her pursuit of Lytton.I really admired June's compassion toward her mother in that she went above and beyond to so that she could have the best care -- even as Ingrid still finds fault with her children.  June's ability to set aside the memories of her childhood is amazing, it shows true character.  I could feel her determination to be a better person to the woman who gave birth to her and essentially left her to raise herself.  Even today, I could see glimpses of the little girl who was essentially abandoned when her father left.I can feel Lytton's pain as if it was a wall I could reach out and touch.  His has not forgotten the betrayal of being lying to about his parentage and he wears his disdain on his sleeve.  His first reaction to any new situation is anger.  You can see not having anyone to share his burdens is eating at his soul and leaving a hollow void in its wake.I would have liked to see more interaction with Lytton and Kino Driving Hawk.  I would also liked to have seen him confront, or even talk, with his mother when he discovers who his real father is.  I know that's she's sick and in a care facility, but I still think that even if she couldn't provide answers, a son's (or daughter's) inclination would be to ask questions of his mother.  June's closure with her mother was a good thing, even though it wasn't the loving reunion we would have wanted for her.