Tuesday, March 2, 2010

OC Pride: Fundamental Things


Title: OC Pride: Fundamental Things
Author: Stephanie Vaughan
Publisher: Torquere Press
Publisher URL: http://www.torquerepress.com/
ISBN: None listed
Genre: [M/M] Contemporary
Rating: 4.5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Mystical Nymph

Even after nearly two years together, antique car restorer Jamie MacPherson still can’t believe a guy as gorgeous as Ryan Van Alstyn wants to be with him. He’s so afraid that his young lover will leave him that Jamie is willing to do anything to keep him happy, even if that means giving up his most cherished dream.

Ryan knows he and his lover have all the physical chemistry they need to make their relationship work. He also knows that communication plays an equally important role, but try telling that to Jamie. Ryan knows something is bothering his kind-hearted lover; the problem is getting Mr. Insecurity to talk about it.

OC Pride: Fundamental Things is the latest release following the lives of lovers Jamie and Ryan, and Ms. Vaughn has once again done a great job with these guys. The love, desire and affection they hold for each other is still as strong as ever, but unfortunately so is Jamie’s insecurity and fear of losing Ryan. The story is short in length, but the author packs a lot within its pages. The writing is tight; the scene changes appropriate to keep the story flowing, and the integration of secondary characters smooth. There’s a nice plot twist that I really liked, but won’t reveal here. (I’d hate to ruin it for you.)

Fundamental Things isn’t necessarily a typical Valentine’s Day release but it shows love, tenderness and a willingness to sacrifice, which is what love and relationships are all about. I look forward to the next look into the lives of these two lovers.

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