Review: Fantastic read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 20, 2014
This is the 3rd JF Smith I have read, tho I believe that chronologically it is his earliest book.  I think it's my favourite, because Matt and Travis are so lovely together.  How well they complement each other!  JF Smith is that rare writer of M/M romance who actually writes about men who are men and not 'chicks with dicks'.  Tho there's lots of 'fade to black' in his stories, he is writing about relationships, and in healthy relationships sex is just a part of it.  In this one, the main character doesn't have to learn a lesson about a less-than-desirable trait that he has, he has to learn that he is a really worthwhile human being with a lot to offer.  Of the JF Smith books I've read so far, all seem to deal with the journey of the central character to maturity through personal understanding, and in this Matt is no exception. It is Travis' patience and kindness that bring home his realisation that what he has to offer is worth everything.  As an added bonus, the author has a beautiful turn of phrase - I particularly loved how the world can be folded into a pocket and brought back later, for this moment it is enough to be in the moment. It's a beautifully paced story, and I learned a lot about the US Navy too!!