Review: Great Read - Exciting
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 16, 2011
The basis of this story is a common theme; boy meets boy, boy falls in love unexpectedly, and boy deals with his fear of commitment. Kieran Frost is a self-proclaimed bachelor who is convinced relationships and love don't last forever. Kieran is a very likeable guy, he knows what he wants and doesn't want out of life, and doesn't hurt others in the process of living his free loving life style. But when face to face with a virgin seeking guidance into the gay life style, all he ever thought gets turned upside down. To read as Kieran slowly opens up to sweet and gentle Alex, I found myself falling in love with him to. The loving and respectful way he treated Alex in taking him step by step on what to watch out for in regards to meeting other gay men and helping build Alex's self-confidence.I like how Alex was written with the naiveté of what a male/male relationship was like. His innocence helped make this budding relationship more believable when it came to his acceptance of the parameters of the relationship. He's twenty-one and still a virgin--who better than an experienced older man to help rid him of his virgin status and teach him the ropes along the way? So of course he would agree to whatever Kieran wanted to keep him in his life.The best part about this story was all the dialogue between the characters. Definitely gave that extra zing to help carry this story along. I got to know more about the characters' personalitys from their conversations with one another and it made these fictional characters come to life.This was a very entertaining book to read. Pairing up a virgin with an overly experienced partner is a love story just waiting to happen. The love scenes between Kieran and Alex were taken slow at first but towards the end they down right steamed up the pages. A captivating read from beginning to end. I would completely recommend The Closer You Get to any readers who like their stories filled with doubt, hard-headed men, and the hope that love conquers all in the end.Originally posted at Whipped Cream Reviews