Review: 3.5 for good effort. Could have used more depth.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 02 1, 2014
This is my 1st book by Sam & I liked it. I think he did a nice job w/ the emotional connection between the MCs. Both Brody & Zack's vulnerabilities were well written. Their attraction was sexy. Both MCs were solid & I liked how their relationship progressed. Having said this, though, there was something missing from the story that I can't quite put my finger on. Maybe 'depth' is the word?I think the story was mostly superficial. I did care about the characters but I wasnt totally vested. They were certainly likeable but I didn't feel like I just had to get back to them when I had to put them down to live my life. There was angst for a little while, but it, and the serial killer case that Brody was trying to solve, all got tied up in a neat little bow w/out too much trouble.Kaje Harper's Life Lessons series about a closeted cop exploring a relationship is a much deeper story, so if you're looking for...more, I'd HIGHLY recommend that entire series.Back to the one at hand, I think it's a solid effort but the author has room to grow.I'd rate it 3.5 (splitting the difference between the mystery/shallow story & the likeability of the characters). I'd be willing to give him another chance, although to be honest, I think it's a bit overpriced. I'd think twice for that price. I see good potential here & I admire anyone who puts himself out there. No glaring errors, some repetitive phrases, nothing that better editing wouldn't fix.