Careers quite often take over people’s lives, especially when people are ambitious, or when the work they do is fun. In the case of rock musicians and celebrities the situation is worse, because not only do they work all the time, they also have to face paparazzi and other intrusions into what little personal life they have left. This is the case for Drake, a man who is losing himself, exhausted, and in dire need of a break. I loved following his return to a somewhat more normal life and the discoveries he made as he learned how to be honest with himself about more than his career as a songwriter and singer.

In a sense, Drake is lucky. He has made it to the top of his field, has “more money than God” as he puts it, and can afford to run and hide for a while. Even better, he knows just where to go since his friend from middle school has invited him to stay with him. Drake is in for more than a rest, though. Old feelings surface and being confronted with Scott means he finally has to deal with his sexuality. It is surprisingly easy for Drake while he is celebrating Christmas with Scott, but reality is bound to intrude at some point.

Scott is a successful painter, but he has learned what works for him and what doesn’t much earlier than Drake. He lives in the middle of nowhere, works when he feels inspired, and while he hasn’t been lucky in love, he is happy. Drake coming to see him is a dream come true for Scott, who has missed his friend. Only in his case he wishes Drake were more than a friend. Without showing the depth of his love, he manages to show Drake what he has been missing, and becomes a wonderful guide for Drake as he explores what it means to love and be with a man.

If you like stories about men who finally face up to who they really are, if a romantic setting far away from the real world and lots of loving are your thing, and if you’re looking for a sweet romance that is as hot as it is touching, then you will probably like this novella. I definitely enjoyed reading this second edition a much as I loved reading the first many years ago.


NOTE: This book was provided by Amber Allure for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
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You think that to be rich and famous is equal to be happy? For Drake no. He is a famous song writer and singer, but in the last years his job doesn' satisfy him like in the past. He writes less and every bit of his life are on the media. He was married but his marriage goes wrong cause two weeks after he admitted to his wife that he is gay. But only to his wife. Nobody else knows nothing. He never have had a male partner.

Then he receives a letter from a former high schoolmate, Scotty. Scotty only says that he watched him on tv and found him tired. If he want to take some rest, he can enjoy him in his home. An home very isolated from everything. And Drake take some clothes and go.

For weeks he rests and writes, meanwhile Scott paints. Scott is welcoming and makes no questions. But Scott is gay, and says to him that in high school he had a crush on him. And Drake wants Scott: his desire his quite but fierce.

Scott and his home are paradise, but outside the real world wants Drake back...

I like this story: is peaceful. The passion is strong but not sudden. It grows day by days to become indissoluble.

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