Review: Another winner for Liz Borino!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 7, 2013
4.75 starsThat's a Wrap is the third book in the Mine Series. In this installment we find Steve and Zack even more committed to each other. In the ending of Cutaway I was left with a lot of questions, mainly how Josh was going to become a part of this relationship and how it was going to affect their partnership.I thought Josh was a very confused guy. He truly didn't know what he wanted. He just thought he did because that was what he had done in the past. I think he just needed someone to really steer him in the right direction and I think he received that with Steve and Zack. I won't say I was disappointed to see him go, since I really could not connect to him, but I do think he made the right decision since what he chose what was best for him.The writing was very good. It had a lot of the essential elements I look for in a book - humor, great dialog and an interesting storyline. Of course, the characters were amazing. I can't seem to get enough of Steve or Zack. And the new characters that were introduced were very interesting too. I especially enjoyed the range in emotions Liz Borino brought to the page. All the characters displayed their emotions beautifully and that made it easier for me to connect fully with them.I enjoyed how the characters developed through the story. I loved how the author managed to make these changes very believable, especially the way Zack become more assertive and Steve submitted to him. Not only was it hot, but very well written. It was believable to me because Steve had it in him from his past and also because in some ways I got the feeling that he needed to do it for himself, especially since the accident in the previous book. The anticipation leading up to it was killing me since Steve first talked to Zack about it and when it happened it was AWESOME! Especially in the end when...well, I'm not going to spoil it for you. Anyway, I think that the switch really fits their relationship, even more now that they have made a greater commitment to each other.The only concept I was hesitant with was Sunni and her situation. I just wondered how it would all be played out. But I liked Sunni. She broke my heart and I think she came at the right time in Zack and Steve's relationship. It helped that the topic was well researched and the details that were written were not overwhelming, but just enough for me to understand the situation.I enjoyed this book thoroughly. I loved seeing how the relationship between Zack and Steve developed more, how Steve  relinquished some control and opened himself to new possibilities - even parenthood! With this one I loved their commitment to each other, Steve's vulnerable side and the whole role reversal element that they added to their relationship. Ah, and the addition of Sunni made me interested in reading more about how they will manage having a family. Sunni was a complete surprise to me but welcomed nonetheless. With her presence I got to see another side of Steve and Zack, which I appreciated. And now with Drew, well I'm looking forward to it even more.I would like to express my appreciation to Liz Borino for allowing me the pleasure of beta-reading this title and giving me the opportunity to further my experience in reading and reviewing. I truly did enjoy it!