Review: Heartwrenching but also heartwarming story - great book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 5, 2013
What a great story from Lisa Henry and J.A. Rock!  I loved the story of Lane and Derek and everything else that came with it.  The human and pet supporting cast round up this story very nicely.The Good Boy is the story of Lane.  Lane is a 20 year old getting screwed by those who should be taking care of him but are not.  He is the only son of Stephen and Magic Moredock.  He is thrust in the public spotlight after his parents commit investment fraud and he gets tangled up in their web.  Unfortunately he is left alone to deal with the fall out. The friend he turns to for help turns out to be his abuser.  He comes across Derek who lost money to Lane's parents' scheme.  At first Derek judges Lane the same way the public is judging him.  But soon enough he sees that Lane is alone and hurting yet bravely surviving the tough situation he is in.Derek offers Lane a second job and also a sofa to sleep in.  He also gives him the opportunity to make the friends that Lane has lacked his entire life.  Lane's emotional support comes not only from his new human friends but also from the pets he meets at Derek's sister's home.  There you will also meet Mr Z. who brings humor to this book and Andy who nicely parallels what Lane is going through.But this is a BDSM book and the elements here fit nicely with Lane's needs.  All Lane wants is acceptance of his shy ways and absolution for his feelings of guilt.  Initially the puppy play allows him the opportunity to communicate non-verbally since Lane is not good with conversation at all.  He also wants pain but he doesn't want to get "hit" but Derek gives him what he needs in very simple and non-conventional ways.I would say that this is not your "run of the mill" BDSM book.  There's a nice back story and character development plus a very lovely supporting cast.  All of these make this story balance the heart breaking elements with heart warming ones.