Review: Sweet romance with a heart-breaking beginning but a happy ending
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 6, 2013
So far, I have to say this is my favorite of Sue Brown's books. I've liked everything I've read of hers, but this one really caught me up. Although the beginning is so heart-wrenching I brooded for two days over the memories it stirred up about my own personal pet tragedy. The romance between Peter (who has been totally straight until now) and Evan, the vet who looks after Harry in the beginning, is about as realistic as GFY romances can be, and very sweet.There were a couple moments where I did a double take, such as when Peter decides it's okay for Evan to kiss him goodnight, when he goes home from their nightly get-togethers. He seemed to accept this rather quickly, only getting upset the night his children were present. On the other hand, sometimes people do adapt odd behaviors when they don't think anyone else is looking.The story wasn't terribly high in conflict. Most of that centered around Peter's reluctance to admit that his sexuality was more fluid than he'd previously realized, and Evan occasionally being a bit less understanding than he might have been. But I was completely caught up in it and really enjoyed the book.