Out of Hiding by Mia Kerick

This is the first book I've read by Mia Kerick and my question is this.  What took me so long?  I wish I had an answer.  All I can say is that in the future I'll be adding any new releases from her to the top of my TBR pile.  I've already gone to her list of literary works and started adding them to my Kindle for near future reads.

There are many things I adored about this book.  Ms Kenrick does a fantastic job with her character development.  We fully understand where Philippe's pain comes from and can sympathize with him.  So much so that I may have shed a tear…or two.  Okay, more than two, but this poor broken man, who felt all alone, who thrived on being invisible needed someone strong to love him and care for him.  That was found in the character of Dario.  He is a dancer, and so much more, not that that isn't enough.  But Dario is a mentor to Philippe's niece, Sophie, as well.  He has spent the summer teaching Sophie dance techniques, relentlessly pushing her to strive to do better.  He is a very strong influence in both the lives of Sophie and Philippe.  I giggled to myself when I was reading a portion of the book and I thought, "Boy, Mia sure did create a bossy toppy."  His strength and no nonsense, forward approach with Philippe is exactly what Philippe needed.  It's evident that the author knew her characters very well, and gave them what they needed to grow and evolve.

There are other characters in the book as well, who shine in their own right.  Henri, Lauren and Tommy.  I picture them eventually making their relationship permanent and what a wonderful big family they all make.

Excellent job, Mia.  I loved the book.

My rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Inside Out by Andrew Grey

Andrew Grey can add another winner to his list of list of literary greats.

From the very beginning I was drawn into the story by the outstanding characters.

I loved that for as big and intimidating as Bull is that he has a soft side and he's not afraid to show it.  He also lives up to his tough guy persona when his guy is threatened.

Zach is a total sweetheart.  He's lived through so much pain and heartache, yet he's open to love.  He has a core strength that is amazing and endearing.  You wouldn't think that these two would mesh together so well, but they did.   They were a perfect compliment for each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Mr. Grey did an excellent job of weaving a story of love and intrigue.  I loved it!

Thank you for writing such a fabulous book.


Andrew Grey is a 2014 GRL featured author.

My rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

BRIDEGROOM

I just watched the Bridegroom Movie and am bawling 
my eyes out. A year or more ago I shared a video called "It Could Happen To You". It's a heartbreaking video made by a young man, Shane, who lost the love of his life Tom. They built a life together, were the center of each other's universe. Then a tragic accident took Tom's life, leaving Shane to grieve and go on. Since gay marriage was not legal at the time, Shane couldn't be with his love when he died. Shane had no rights. Tom's family wouldn't even allow Shane the respect of being at their son's funeral. I know Tom's family was hurting unbelievably, but they pushed away the person who knew their son the best, and who besides themselves, loved him the most. Life is unfair. This was unfair. You ask why I believe in equal marriage rights, in same sex marriages? Watch the Movie Bridegroom. I you don't want to spend your money on that. Watch this video that was made by Shane, the love of Tom's life.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR9gyloyOjM