I should first say this: I enjoyed the book. But really we need to consider this fantasy, not contemporary because of the unrealistic actions of both main characters.

Spoiler:

New boyfriend (who is a prostitute) has unprotected sex with new boyfriend
New boyfriend now finds our main character and has unprotected sex right after finding out ex-boyfriend cheated on him.
After kidnapping, he where he was brutally raped, he falls instantly in love with our main character and has sex right away with new boyfriend.
Has no psychological issue with any of the rape or assault incidents.

The problems were so ridiculously solved so easily that I had to laugh out loud and say, "Of course!" But my real problem came with the irresponsible unsafe sex encounters. Don't get me wrong, this is fiction, so of course it is up to the author, but it really upset me that these people had no concern for personal safety.


Overall, I enjoyed the book. But remember, not based on any reality. ( )

This is one of my favorite Author's in the Gay M/M Genre and even though this novel is one of her earlier works, she never let's me down.
A very poignant, touching emotional love story that is filled with not only the horror and abuse of a young man, but the sunshine he finds at the end of his journey.
She has created a beautiful character in the form of Stevie, also known as "Sunshine". He is warm, sweet and evokes the charisma and charm that makes you want to just hug and protect him.
Yes, he is a "Rent Boy" with a heart of gold, but this story is so much more than a "Pretty Woman" spoof.
The Author really creates wonderful sub character's as well.
They seem so real.
I loved it. Highly recommended. ( )

Dan is a construction worker, who happens to be deep in the closet. Stevie is a prostitute who goes by the name Sunshine. Dan finds Stevie in an abandoned building after a particularly brutal session with a "customer" and takes him in. Love soon blooms between them, but life is never easy, especially when Dan doesn't want to be public with their relationship. Even more problematic, Sunshine's pimp wants him back - and will stop at nothing to recover him. The story is a little predictable, but still keeps a reader turning the pages.

Though Stevie is a cliche - a very effeminate, slightly stereotypical gay man - his character is fun and light-hearted, despite the horrors in his life. His character makes the book great, because you just can't help but love him and root for him to be happy. This novel reminded me of the movie "Pretty Woman," only with a male instead of female. A "hooker with a heart of gold," that's Stevie. Only Stevie must endure the tragedy of violation and pain in a way that is not often found in romance fiction. And his knight in shining armor isn't rich, and must overcome his own insecurities before he can look beyond himself. The sex between the two is more tender than hot, but just as enjoyable. And Dan'd best friend is a well done minor character that helps move the story along and provide some humor.

This was wonderful, touching, sad, and so much more. Easy is one of Blue's best novels and I am happy to rebuy it now that it's available in print. ( )