Review: Fun Sequel for Country Mouse-Lane-Voinov Collaboration
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 21, 2013
The collaboration of Amy Lane and Aleksandr Voinov would have to be a slam dunk. These two powerful names and their different writing styles brought us a seamless romantic love story with Owen and Malcolm titled  Country Mouse. Owen Watson, travelling thru Europe with an ex girlfriend is left to his own devices and stops into a shabby pub for a brew and a burger....Malcolm Kavanaugh, impeccabky dressed,  a trader and banker spies Owen  in a college hoodie no less  sitting at the bar; Malcolm is the love em and leave em type but Owens  steady eyes and quiet demeanor gave Malcolm food for thought. The chemistry is instant and it's Friday night, and the two of them dazzle us with the give and take of seduction. This begins the weekend that can change both mens lives.City Mouse (Country Mouse #2) brings us a wonderful second story written for Owen and Malcolm. It is  a look into a new relationship after the blush wears off and you all need to clearly decide if this is the road you wish to take for your future. Malcolm has worked hard, clearly fancies his lifestyle of good neighboorhood, expensive clothes, wonderful apartment. When Owen decides to stay on in London with Malcolm, he uses his work permit and lands an IT job in a less appealing zip code and lesser paying job for his obvious abilities.  Malcolm sounds like a snob sounding this way, but his inner fear actually is for Owen. Owen is a simple guy, getting satisfaction in what he does with his hands and his brain and doesnt mind not having to go to work in a suit.Owens Mom had the right idea, reminding Owen of  the 6 week turning point in a relationship. Everything about Owen exudes calm cool and collected.  He is happy with Malcolm, but would like to see him more. Everything about Malcolm exudes fear, fear of not making money, fear of getting fat, fear for Owen not staying. Can these two wonderful young men get past this? Remember Malcolm was a love em and leave em guy...We need him to learn relationship 101. This is his crash courseMs Lane the author of love, hope and family and Mr Voinov the author of raw sex and strong men, turn this story of two mens give and take into peeling back the layers and opening their hearts to each other. So there it is, a wonderful challenging Part 2. These two authors delve deeply into both mens psyche and they bare their souls and fears to each other to give us a truly wonderful read.There actually are some warm and fuzzy parts as well as some very sensual and sexy scenes. Malcolm always wants to dominate and I found the train ride and sight seeing day to the museum fun, sexy and totally over the top fun,  as you see into the love and lust these two actually have for each other...So now Amy and Aleks I am dreaming of a short sweet novella down the road with a white picket fence,  three kids and Malcolm with puke on his shirt....Could happen you know!!!!  Just wanted to finish this review by saying all Voinov and Lane fans..his  story was wonderful...the writing seamless...as only they can do....Review by Gloria LakritzSr Reviewer and Review Chair of the Paranormal Romance Guild