A review by crtsjffrsn
Last Stop by Lou Harper
3.0
Life in a small town is quiet--just the way Sam Mayne likes it. He's content to work in his diner, keep his head down, and not expect much. But when Jay Colby, a sexy young drifter, pops into the diner looking for work, Sam finds that maybe a part of him is missing some of the excitement he thought he left in the past. The two dive in head-first, both agreeing they're not looking for any sort of commitment from each other. But a sudden change in Sam's demeanor one afternoon and his attempt to quickly push Jay away backs them into a corner that only pulls them closer together. There are men after Sam, and the two must heat out on the run to have any chance of survival. But can they outrun the men with guns? And if they do, does their plan to part ways still stand after they've been through something that can only be described as life-and-death?
This is quite a little adventure, that takes these two across the country with glimpses at the criminals who are following just a few steps behind along the way. It is interesting to see how Sam and Jay begin, and how the circumstances in which they find themselves not only change how they see each other but also how they see themselves. There's a dynamic element in this story that comes through in the subtlety of their interactions at first, before being underscored through more overt action. Theirs is a well-developed relationship arc, and I found I appreciated the author's treatment of it throughout.
This is quite a little adventure, that takes these two across the country with glimpses at the criminals who are following just a few steps behind along the way. It is interesting to see how Sam and Jay begin, and how the circumstances in which they find themselves not only change how they see each other but also how they see themselves. There's a dynamic element in this story that comes through in the subtlety of their interactions at first, before being underscored through more overt action. Theirs is a well-developed relationship arc, and I found I appreciated the author's treatment of it throughout.