Title: Cutting Cords
Author: Mickie B. Ashling
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Publisher URL: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/
ISBN: 978-1-61581-092-5
Genre: {M/M}, {M/F}, Contemporary
Rating: 5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Critter Nymph
Sloan’s father has finally reached the point where he no longer knows how to handle his son’s problems. Hoping a new start in a new city will be what Sloan needs, he sends him off to live in New York with the son of an old teammate.
Cole has enough problems of his own and the last thing he wants is a roommate. Already presented with the done deal, Cole has no choice but to open his door to Sloan. But that’s all he’s doing.
After reading several of Mickie B. Ashling’s books, it is quite apparent that this author has no problem inserting tough social problems into the core of her stories. While previous stories have handled issues like bigotry and hate crimes, Cutting Cords deals with issues that are more personal in nature.
Unable to cope with the death of his mother or living in the shadow of his younger brother, Sloan has turned to prescription drugs, as well as cutting. The pain and suffering Sloan goes through while trying to deal with his problems is so realistically portrayed that it is sure to pull at the heartstrings of many readers. Cole’s problems are no less tragic as he has to come to terms with his approaching blindness but also overwhelming family obligations.
Cutting Cords is, by no means, an easy read. Both Sloan and Cole have serious issues to cope with and are unwilling to share their secrets with anyone, for fear of being ridiculed. While it is easy for the reader to see that these two need each other, it is not that easy for the characters and therefore a battle of wills always ensues. However, as these two come to terms with their problems and learn to trust themselves and each other, they soon learn that the love they have is one worth fighting for.
Author: Mickie B. Ashling
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Publisher URL: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/
ISBN: 978-1-61581-092-5
Genre: {M/M}, {M/F}, Contemporary
Rating: 5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Critter Nymph
Sloan’s father has finally reached the point where he no longer knows how to handle his son’s problems. Hoping a new start in a new city will be what Sloan needs, he sends him off to live in New York with the son of an old teammate.
Cole has enough problems of his own and the last thing he wants is a roommate. Already presented with the done deal, Cole has no choice but to open his door to Sloan. But that’s all he’s doing.
After reading several of Mickie B. Ashling’s books, it is quite apparent that this author has no problem inserting tough social problems into the core of her stories. While previous stories have handled issues like bigotry and hate crimes, Cutting Cords deals with issues that are more personal in nature.
Unable to cope with the death of his mother or living in the shadow of his younger brother, Sloan has turned to prescription drugs, as well as cutting. The pain and suffering Sloan goes through while trying to deal with his problems is so realistically portrayed that it is sure to pull at the heartstrings of many readers. Cole’s problems are no less tragic as he has to come to terms with his approaching blindness but also overwhelming family obligations.
Cutting Cords is, by no means, an easy read. Both Sloan and Cole have serious issues to cope with and are unwilling to share their secrets with anyone, for fear of being ridiculed. While it is easy for the reader to see that these two need each other, it is not that easy for the characters and therefore a battle of wills always ensues. However, as these two come to terms with their problems and learn to trust themselves and each other, they soon learn that the love they have is one worth fighting for.
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