Book Title: Brackets
Author: AKM Miles
Publisher: Torquere Press
Publisher URL: http://www.torquerepress.com/
ISBN: 978-1-60370-318-5
Genre: Gay Contemporary Romance
Nymph Rating: 4.5 Nymphs
Literary Nymph Reviewer: Mystical Nymph
Photojournalist Austin Edmunds is a former street kid who used his skill with a camera to build a life taking the pictures he loves. He’s always been a loner and that hasn’t changed with being an adult, and the constant attempts of his friends to set him up on a date are wearing a little thin. The televised execution death of two twin brothers while they were stationed in Iraq results in a trip to the Smokey Mountains to interview their family, and to get a feel for the community where they grew up. When he arrives in the small town of Espy he meets his guide, Brack Edge, a huge bear of a man who he’s instantly attracted to.
Brack is a talented carpenter/craftsman/custom furniture maker who has clients all over the region, and he agrees to act as Austin’s guide to the area as a favor to his sister. He’s the only known gay man in his town and can’t believe his good luck in meeting Austin; it’s just too bad it was during a fistfight with a local group of homophobic rowdies. He loves his work, the people of his community and the beautiful town in which he lives. Getting involved with Austin is an expected gift he’s waited his entire life for. He’s just afraid that it might tear his heart out if they can’t work out how two dissimilar men can find a way to make a life together.
Brackets is an unusual gay romance and I don’t mean that in a bad way. In this lovely story, AKM Miles has chosen to allow our guys, Brack and Austin, to get acquainted before they jump into bed together and I find that concept a breath of fresh air. Yet, once these two men get together, watch out for fiery passion balanced with sweet tenderness and love. It’s also a tale of pain, loss and sadness as Austin learns about the two dead soldiers and their remaining family, which I’ll admit left me in tears. Add in the tale of the death of Austin’s teenage love, Howie, and you get even more tears. Sigh. And let’s not forget about the care both men exhibit to young Randy, helping him escape life with his hate filled, gay bashing family.
This well-written tale pulls on the heart-strings on many levels, and even though the ease at which Austin and Brack work out their differences might be a little unrealistic, it didn’t take away from the enjoyment of this wonderful story. It’s a truly amazing tale of letting go of the past and moving forward to the future with hope and love. Brackets is one book that I definitely intend to re-read again in the future.
Author: AKM Miles
Publisher: Torquere Press
Publisher URL: http://www.torquerepress.com/
ISBN: 978-1-60370-318-5
Genre: Gay Contemporary Romance
Nymph Rating: 4.5 Nymphs
Literary Nymph Reviewer: Mystical Nymph
Photojournalist Austin Edmunds is a former street kid who used his skill with a camera to build a life taking the pictures he loves. He’s always been a loner and that hasn’t changed with being an adult, and the constant attempts of his friends to set him up on a date are wearing a little thin. The televised execution death of two twin brothers while they were stationed in Iraq results in a trip to the Smokey Mountains to interview their family, and to get a feel for the community where they grew up. When he arrives in the small town of Espy he meets his guide, Brack Edge, a huge bear of a man who he’s instantly attracted to.
Brack is a talented carpenter/craftsman/custom furniture maker who has clients all over the region, and he agrees to act as Austin’s guide to the area as a favor to his sister. He’s the only known gay man in his town and can’t believe his good luck in meeting Austin; it’s just too bad it was during a fistfight with a local group of homophobic rowdies. He loves his work, the people of his community and the beautiful town in which he lives. Getting involved with Austin is an expected gift he’s waited his entire life for. He’s just afraid that it might tear his heart out if they can’t work out how two dissimilar men can find a way to make a life together.
Brackets is an unusual gay romance and I don’t mean that in a bad way. In this lovely story, AKM Miles has chosen to allow our guys, Brack and Austin, to get acquainted before they jump into bed together and I find that concept a breath of fresh air. Yet, once these two men get together, watch out for fiery passion balanced with sweet tenderness and love. It’s also a tale of pain, loss and sadness as Austin learns about the two dead soldiers and their remaining family, which I’ll admit left me in tears. Add in the tale of the death of Austin’s teenage love, Howie, and you get even more tears. Sigh. And let’s not forget about the care both men exhibit to young Randy, helping him escape life with his hate filled, gay bashing family.
This well-written tale pulls on the heart-strings on many levels, and even though the ease at which Austin and Brack work out their differences might be a little unrealistic, it didn’t take away from the enjoyment of this wonderful story. It’s a truly amazing tale of letting go of the past and moving forward to the future with hope and love. Brackets is one book that I definitely intend to re-read again in the future.
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