Review: An excellent trilogy
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 7, 2014
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.I'd heard really great feedback about the book collection "Impulse: The Compete Trilogy," and I was excited for the opportunity to read it.  I'm glad to be able to say that my high expectations were met!Derrick and Gavin are two men who meet by chance when a mutual friend suggests Derrick as a handyman/carpenter for Gavin.  There is a frisson of attraction between them, but both men take time before acting on their desire to get to know each other better.  This was both realistic and refreshing, because both of them had substantial challenges to face before starting a relationship was a reasonable option.  Derrick had been hurt by the loss of loved ones, and he'd practically closed himself off from relationships for a decade.  Gavin had recently ended an abusive relationship, and he struggles throughout the books with determining whether his feelings and reactions are wholly his own or if he's been emotionally and mentally scarred by his ex beyond repair.  Both men are hesitant to trust, and the book collection does an exceptional job of addressing their concerns and the arcs of personal growth for each of them.The communication between the men and with their friends was a relief, because while the conversations couldn't mean a quick fix for some of the major concerns (for example, fears about Gavin's abusive ex potentially having infected him with HIV are a significant part of all three segments), the discussions and honesty cleared up many stumbling blocks that come naturally with new relationships.  The humor, respect, understanding, and kindness that Derrick and Gavin show to one another through their words and their actions (both in and out of the bedroom) helps draw the reader into their story, and it helps us believe that their expressions and actions of love have a strong foundation that can withstand many challenges for years to come.I recommend reading all three books in this trilogy (Inertia, Acceleration, and Velocity) in sequence, as they won't make much sense if read out of order or if one of them is skipped.  The trilogy covers a time span of a few months, and Ms. Gormley's writing truly grabs the reader's attention and doesn't let go.  I must echo other reviewers who have said that the art and editing are both excellent, as I strongly agree.  I greatly look forward to reading more from Amelia C. Gormley, and I highly recommend "Impulse: The Complete Trilogy."