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Long Change
by V.L. Locey
This story is a bit of a departure from the traditional "closeted athlete" story we read in M/M. It opens in a familiar way, with Boone the college hockey goalie who is good enough for the NHL, if he can only keep his grades up, his wins frequent, and his orientation invisible. But the man who makes Boone fall out of the closet is a sparkly, flamboyant figure skater. And when Boone falls, he lands very hard and without a safety net.
I enjoyed many aspects of this book. My heart ached for Boone, and the degree to which he was in a catch-22, where there was no way for him to come out of the situation with his life undamaged. I liked Preston's flaming and his warmth and control. And while the ending action was perhaps a bit much plot-wise, I did like the fact that the resolution of the story felt more real than stereotypical M/M. I always enjoy the way this author writes both her sports and her characters.
This is an Ellora's Cave book, so I don't know about availability, but I already owned a copy.
I enjoyed many aspects of this book. My heart ached for Boone, and the degree to which he was in a catch-22, where there was no way for him to come out of the situation with his life undamaged. I liked Preston's flaming and his warmth and control. And while the ending action was perhaps a bit much plot-wise, I did like the fact that the resolution of the story felt more real than stereotypical M/M.
Spoiler
Despite the positive ending, this story is in part a painful recognition of the damage done and potential lost in generations of people putting huge amounts of energy into hiding who they really are.This is an Ellora's Cave book, so I don't know about availability, but I already owned a copy.