Review: Golden Dancer
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 18, 2012
An epiphany is not an easy situation to deal with; acting on one brings changes to our lives which are often surprising and challenging.Mackenzie MacAllister in 'Golden Dancer' by Tara Lain is thrown into a situation which completely alters his perspective; his new views cause conflict in almost every phase of his life, particularly in his choice of a profession and sexual preference, but all point to greater satisfaction. Mac is adorable and so lost at times. His conflict between what he thinks he wants and what he actually needs leads to some poignant soul searching. I applaud his willingness to explore these new feelings, reset his priorities and reach for a different, yet more fulfilling future.The `golden dancer', ballet star Trelain Medveyev, is an absolutely delightful person who was easy to admire. Mac's description of him is: "The Russian was fire, burning so bright, you couldn't look away, even though you knew it would turn you to ashes." His passion for life is rivaled only by his passion for his men.The main characters in 'Golden Dancer' jumped out at me from the pages and had me emotionally invested in them before I even realized it. I loved the way Mac, Daniel and Trelain are tough, yet vulnerable at the same time, especially Daniel Terrebone, who comes across as a wealthy, cool, business man but is also easy going and loving at the same time. It definitely kept things interesting. A ménage is not something I am generally comfortable with, but the way Tara brought these three very different men together and blended their personalities, ambitions, and passions, unequivocally convinced me that the three of them truly belonged together.It's a deliciously passionate, exciting story full of mystery, intrigue, love, sex, passion, self discovery, and I'd recommend 'Golden Dancer' to everyone who believes that having someone to love is worth overcoming any barrier. Thanks, Tara, for a great read!