Review: Beautiful Romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 30, 2013
I have to say that I put off reading this book because of the reviews I read. I have a book budget, so I tend to over think every purchase I make unless it's a series I am already in the middle of. I am glad I finally gave in and bought this story. The slow build of love between Adam and Rhone was just what was needed between them.I can see why Adam never was with anyone during the ten years. After what happened with his family, and his close friendship with Rhone, he didn't want to lose that. If your Catholic family kicks you out for being gay, and you are given a chance to go from being a thief living on the streets to a respectable job and a roof over your head wouldn't you be afraid to loose that? There is also the fact that they were roommates and it would have been highly probable Rhone would find out Adam was gay if he had a boyfriend.You see over the years as Adam goes from a hero worship to actually in love with Rhone. He admires the strength of character that Rhone has.You can also see Rhone developing a love and attraction for Adam over the years even though Rhone doesn't realize it himself. This is especially evident during the first surveillance he takes Adam on.I will say I didn't understand the reasoning Dane had for what was going on when Rhone catches Adam doing something which leads to Adam confessing his feelings for Rhone 10 min later. Can't tell you what it is cause I don't want to spoil it. I just think it was odd for the type of character Adam is and maybe if it was necessary, there should have been a scene leading up to it that gave an explanation for how and why it was happening. So now that you are confused you should read the book so you can understand what I am saying.As for a previous reviewer's comment that it's unlikely a straight man is now a bottom boy, that's not accurate. There was one sex scene between them, where both guys bottomed and Adam made one comment about Rhone being a bottom boy because Rhone enjoyed it. Hello, men have a button, I'm female if I had a magic button in my bottom I'd probably volunteer to receive as well. Tell me one female who doesn't like her magic button.My last comment is there is a beautiful moment where Rhone says, he always knew he loved Adam he just didn't realize he was in love with him until that night. I also want say that I feel Adam had major growth over the ten years, he grew into a great man. Pay attention to the chapters that are marked by years and you will see it as well.