Meli Mel's Book Reviews

♥♥♥ 5 STARS ♥♥♥

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"Morgan's just like any other guy his age. He just sees the world a little bit differently. Maybe he even see things we'll never have the pleasure of experiencing."

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This book had been recommended to me many times by many people on goodreads. I've had this one for a while and never seemed to get to it. Now, I regret not reading it sooner because I LOVED it!

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"The light is funny thing, Grant. We think it shows us what we need to see, but in reality, it blinds us. That's why I brought you here. I wanted you to see me."

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Grant Kessler is a thirty-six year old man wanting to have a fresh start in the small town of Durstand. Grant's past isn't completely clean, if you look closer, and that is what the FBI seems to want to do. He isn't a bad person, he may not show it often or even know about it, but he actually has a loving heart. This is why he chose to settle in that town for a little while until he could finally retire in peace at a ocean view location.

In this town, is where Grant meets twenty-four year old Morgan Kade, an autistic young man working as a bus boy at the local bar. Grant sees him being bullied by a patron and ready to go to his defense. Grant has preconceived notions of what Morgan is capable and not capable of doing. He doesn't understand that Morgan is able to make his own decisions, like any other person. That he is a grown man and not child. That he is smart, artistic, quite funny, and has beaten the odds. He doesn't see any of that, he just knows what he sees on the outside.

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'The beauty I'd thought I'd known was nothing compared to the glimpse he gifted to me in that moment. His vulnerability, his capacity to love, his willingness to trust. Morgan not only showed me those things, he pulled me in, wrapped me up, and whispered the secrets of his world in my ear.'

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Morgan is very much able to take care of himself. He lives alone, has a job, creates works of art, and dances. He's fought hard to have control of his life. He is such a strong young man that I quickly fell for him. I loved his mischievous sense of humour. That whole "bullshitomometer" and the toothpicks scenes had me grinning so big. I hurt so much for him because of how some people treated him. I hated that people judged him by what they saw on the outside when he was such a beautiful and amazing person on the inside. I loved that Morgan could stand up for himself when he needed to. I liked that he was independent, hardworking, and that he didn't let people's mean words get to him. I just plainly loved him.

Grant may have entered this town with a bit of a narrow mind, but it was so beautiful seeing Morgan change that in him. Grant doesn't know what to do when Morgan very blatantly comes on to him. Morgan knows what he wants, and goes after it. Grant, however, feels horrible for feeling attracted to him because he thinks he would be taking advantage of him. He doesn't even think Morgan knows what sexuality is or can decide if he's gay or not. Morgan ends up winning Grant over with his cleverness and his wonderful way of seeing things. Grant becomes addicted and inevitably falls for him. I became so captivated reading how Morgan and Grant's relationship grew. It was so incredibly stunning and it made my heart melt completely. It may have taken me a while, but by the end, I loved Grant as well, because of they way that he loved Morgan so wholeheartedly.

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"I told you, you were mine. All mine, Morgan. Perfect. Beautiful."

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This story was utterly beautiful. I will admit that the whole FBI storyline, I wasn't too keen on, but it was still a bit enjoyable. I was grateful that it didn't take over the entire book, nor did it overshadow the romantic storyline between Grant and Morgan. I definitely loved the writing, the flow, and the pace of the story. I loved the main characters and many of the secondary ones, too. I loved the nosy and quirky townspeople that made this book that more amusing. I laughed, I hurt, I loved, and I teared up. I thoroughly enjoyed it all. Even the steam in this book was awesome and very smoking hot. The ending was the best. I was almost sad to see their story end because I loved them so much. Overall, it was a really great read and one I would definitely recommend you give a read.



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