Review: Amazing love story!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 23, 2013
Nick and Owen do not have it easy. They both have their issues, Nick more than most people should ever have, after having been abused almost beyond any hope. Owen seems like exactly what he needs to flourish, learn to love and believe he is worth loving, move beyond pain and embrace happiness. Yet Nick is clearly not about to make it all easy and just take what he’s offered. He pushes Owen back and gives in to dark moods.My heart kept breaking for these two throughout the story. Past and present seemed to always throw them off and make it harder to enjoy each other and their new found relationship. Nick’s past abuse brought me to tears, although the general feeling was that of horror and a deep need to punch a few people. Or torture them, whatever works.There are a few scenes spread throughout the book that will have you laughing out loud. The were a nice change of pace and gave my poor heart a break. One in particular came right when I was actually expecting all hell to break loose. The story remains surprising and fresh while you read it!And then there’s Socks! I can’t not mention Socks! He’s the little capuchin monkey Nick has as a companion, a gift from his step dad. He’s a riot, that little rascal. And I warn you, you might want one for yourself by the time you’re a few Socks scenes into the book.