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janetted's review
4.0
Samantha Kane gives us plenty of reasons to get lost in Mercury, NC in this third installment of the Mercury Rising series. This is small town living at its absolute best! Similar to the previous two books, this story features a pairing between a local boy and a transplant from California; while that could become redundant, Kane keeps it fresh by once again writing unique character dynamics and a different angle. In other words, who's in the relationship makes all the difference.
In this case, local boy Tripp Lanier, heir to the Lanier Construction empire, adds a bit of redneck flair and country charm to the situation. Tripp's charming, endearing and, best of all, straight. Or so everyone thinks...but is he? Kane casts just enough shadow of doubt over Tripp to invoke suspicion about just what's going on with our local hero.
A study in contrasts, Tripp befriends Ben Heston, the embodiment of every sexy, tech geek fantasy ever. Ben's just your average guy, working for Turnstiles to help them open the new data and education centers. In addition to being a strictly temporary resident of Mercury, Ben's dragging around a hell of a lot of emotional baggage. He's still suffering the aftermath of a failed eight-year relationship that's pretty much turned him off to any kind of commitment. His outlook on romance is bleak, and he's definitely not open to the possibility of helping his new friend discover his sexuality. Not that he's unsympathetic to Tripp's plight, he'd just rather spare the hurt and heartache.
Tripp and Ben's journey is all about finding yourself. Not that either is truly lost, but they're definitely struggling to acknowledge parts of themselves that could allow them to move forward. Add to that a town full of well meaning, busybody gossips and you've got potential for a lot of complications. Watching them work through it - sometimes in front of God and everyone - is totally worth it.
In this case, local boy Tripp Lanier, heir to the Lanier Construction empire, adds a bit of redneck flair and country charm to the situation. Tripp's charming, endearing and, best of all, straight. Or so everyone thinks...but is he? Kane casts just enough shadow of doubt over Tripp to invoke suspicion about just what's going on with our local hero.
A study in contrasts, Tripp befriends Ben Heston, the embodiment of every sexy, tech geek fantasy ever. Ben's just your average guy, working for Turnstiles to help them open the new data and education centers. In addition to being a strictly temporary resident of Mercury, Ben's dragging around a hell of a lot of emotional baggage. He's still suffering the aftermath of a failed eight-year relationship that's pretty much turned him off to any kind of commitment. His outlook on romance is bleak, and he's definitely not open to the possibility of helping his new friend discover his sexuality. Not that he's unsympathetic to Tripp's plight, he'd just rather spare the hurt and heartache.
Tripp and Ben's journey is all about finding yourself. Not that either is truly lost, but they're definitely struggling to acknowledge parts of themselves that could allow them to move forward. Add to that a town full of well meaning, busybody gossips and you've got potential for a lot of complications. Watching them work through it - sometimes in front of God and everyone - is totally worth it.
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