the_novel_approach's review
4.0
Henry and Marcus have been trying to keep their budding relationship going while they’ve been on separate assignments. Since they’ve not been in the same city much, their communication has been mostly by phone and text. When they are finally in the same office together, well, things get a little heated. But things are looking up when they get assigned to the same important project in DC. Their boss is fine with their relationship—as long as it doesn’t interfere with the work.
Unfortunately, one of the things that is also in DC is Marcus’s family. This wasn’t something Marcus or Henry had counted on, and it completely throws both of them. When Marcus gets a bit carried away, leaving Henry feeling blindsided and used, it’s not clear that they can get past the issues they both seem to be carrying. There are histories and truths that have to be shared and resolved, or there is no way forward for them.
This is my favorite of the series! Yes, Ms. Jensen puts Henry and Marcus through the wringer, but it is all necessary for them to be able to get to the place where they can be honest about themselves and their relationship. We get to find out why Henry is so gun-shy. And why Marcus is so driven and not terribly attached to his emotions.
As usual, Henry’s parents are terrific. Henry and Marc’s boss is also pretty cool in this one. Really, though, this is about Henry and Marcus finally sharing their fears and risking their hearts. Lovely and well done!
Reviewed by Sadonna for The Novel Approach
Unfortunately, one of the things that is also in DC is Marcus’s family. This wasn’t something Marcus or Henry had counted on, and it completely throws both of them. When Marcus gets a bit carried away, leaving Henry feeling blindsided and used, it’s not clear that they can get past the issues they both seem to be carrying. There are histories and truths that have to be shared and resolved, or there is no way forward for them.
This is my favorite of the series! Yes, Ms. Jensen puts Henry and Marcus through the wringer, but it is all necessary for them to be able to get to the place where they can be honest about themselves and their relationship. We get to find out why Henry is so gun-shy. And why Marcus is so driven and not terribly attached to his emotions.
As usual, Henry’s parents are terrific. Henry and Marc’s boss is also pretty cool in this one. Really, though, this is about Henry and Marcus finally sharing their fears and risking their hearts. Lovely and well done!
Reviewed by Sadonna for The Novel Approach
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