Title: Perfect Man
Author: Shawn Lane
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Publisher URL: http://www.jasminejade.com/
ISBN: 9781419918018
Genre: Contemporary, Gay
Nymph Rating: 4 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Scandalous Minx
Craig Fontaine was Alex Nichols' first crush. Unfortunately, he was clued to this fact and made Alex’s high school existence painful and awkward. Now years later, Alex finds himself on a blind date with the man who gave him nightly wet dreams followed by daily schoolhouse torture. Craig is unsure of why or what brought Alex back into his life, but his attraction comes roaring back to life. The old youthful puppy love has been transformed into the lust and desires of a grown man. And while Alex is trying to figure out if Craig is playing a cruel joke, Craig is trying to figure out how he can gain and maintain Alex’s love and trust, while battling a few demons of his own. Because, to Craig, Alex is truly the Perfect Man.
I found myself remembering my painful high school days while reading this book. Shawn Lane not only took me back, but she helped me gain perspective from the other side of the looking glass. While Alex was going through his own drama, Craig was living a hell from which there was no escape. I was happy these men were able to gain friendship after so many years. Alex truly found a source to help him move his life in a positive direction. Ms. Lane doesn’t just give us a good story with some hot sex. She also thrusts the hard-hitting topics such as abuse and mental illness in the pot; giving me time to reflect on how they could affect people, and what it would take to survive when they are a part of your daily existence. It’s not a light read, but it’s not heavy enough to weigh you down. It has a great balance between reality and sensuality. I was impressed with Ms. Lane’s writing style and recommend reading Perfect Man.
Author: Shawn Lane
Publisher: Ellora's Cave
Publisher URL: http://www.jasminejade.com/
ISBN: 9781419918018
Genre: Contemporary, Gay
Nymph Rating: 4 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Scandalous Minx
Craig Fontaine was Alex Nichols' first crush. Unfortunately, he was clued to this fact and made Alex’s high school existence painful and awkward. Now years later, Alex finds himself on a blind date with the man who gave him nightly wet dreams followed by daily schoolhouse torture. Craig is unsure of why or what brought Alex back into his life, but his attraction comes roaring back to life. The old youthful puppy love has been transformed into the lust and desires of a grown man. And while Alex is trying to figure out if Craig is playing a cruel joke, Craig is trying to figure out how he can gain and maintain Alex’s love and trust, while battling a few demons of his own. Because, to Craig, Alex is truly the Perfect Man.
I found myself remembering my painful high school days while reading this book. Shawn Lane not only took me back, but she helped me gain perspective from the other side of the looking glass. While Alex was going through his own drama, Craig was living a hell from which there was no escape. I was happy these men were able to gain friendship after so many years. Alex truly found a source to help him move his life in a positive direction. Ms. Lane doesn’t just give us a good story with some hot sex. She also thrusts the hard-hitting topics such as abuse and mental illness in the pot; giving me time to reflect on how they could affect people, and what it would take to survive when they are a part of your daily existence. It’s not a light read, but it’s not heavy enough to weigh you down. It has a great balance between reality and sensuality. I was impressed with Ms. Lane’s writing style and recommend reading Perfect Man.
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