Review: Don't miss this!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 15, 2014
Splinters is a debut novel by a seasoned blogger, Thorny Sterling.  Because I follow his blog, I knew he could be funny and thought-provoking.The story grabbed me from the opening page as we are introduced to Al who is tied naked on a wooden plank in an open Texas ranch land, not remembering how he came to this predicament.  He is quickly rescued by Duke, a sexy cowboy who owns the ranch.  There is an instant connection between the two and we follow their romance and eventually the mystery is solved.I loved Al and Duke.  They are so different but the chemistry between them is undeniable.  Al is constantly surrounded by people but is lonely.  His modeling and acting career keep him busy.  Duke, who recently came out to his family has a ranch to run. In a short span of time, they form a strong bond.  Another incident and finding a suspect forces them apart but they can't stop thinking about each other.  Having that time apart, they realize that the connection they had wasn't a fluke, that they are in love.  When they reunite, their love is undeniable.  The perpetrator is caught and I can't describe more without giving the story away. The mystery has an interesting angle and I thought it was handled well.The writing is full of imagery and it felt as though Al was speaking directly to me.  Al's internal dialog is humorous and revealing.  I highly recommend Splinters and look forward to more books by Thorny.  In the meantime, I get to enjoy his blog!