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A review by crtsjffrsn
Bound to Fall by Jaime Samms
3.0
Actor Eddie Crane has been plagued with guilt and in mourning for almost a decade. Ever since the love of his life died in a car accident, while Eddie was driving, he's felt responsible for the death and exhibits a recklessness that could only be described as dangerous. But his manager and best friend always does the best she can to keep him on track. And she's hoping that some time out of the spotlight learning to ride horses for an upcoming role can help--at least for a little while.
Arthur Pike has mixed feelings about having to teach Eddie to ride. Eddie doesn't make a good first impression. But Pike can't deny that the actor has played a role in more than one of his fantasies over the years. And even though it might be easy just to dismiss Eddie as a piece of work, Pike can't deny that he comes with enough of his own baggage to fill a storage locker.
When it becomes clear the spark of attraction is mutual, they both need to make some decisions. Can Eddie find a way to open up to someone else, knowing that it could all be over in a flash? Can Pike put his own bruised heart aside and trust that love is possible? And can the two of them stay out of trouble long enough to not find themselves on the cover of every tabloid magazine?
These two guys... They've both been through so much, and I just had to feel for them. Now that's not to say there weren't moments when I wanted to reach through the pages and shake them. But the author approaches their hesitations, their reservations, and their choices in what I feel is a very organic, respectful, and realistic way. And despite some of the heavy baggage they both bring to the story, there are moments of humor to get you through. This isn't a tear-jerker, but it's a good reflection on love, loss, and trust--not only for another person but also for yourself.
Arthur Pike has mixed feelings about having to teach Eddie to ride. Eddie doesn't make a good first impression. But Pike can't deny that the actor has played a role in more than one of his fantasies over the years. And even though it might be easy just to dismiss Eddie as a piece of work, Pike can't deny that he comes with enough of his own baggage to fill a storage locker.
When it becomes clear the spark of attraction is mutual, they both need to make some decisions. Can Eddie find a way to open up to someone else, knowing that it could all be over in a flash? Can Pike put his own bruised heart aside and trust that love is possible? And can the two of them stay out of trouble long enough to not find themselves on the cover of every tabloid magazine?
These two guys... They've both been through so much, and I just had to feel for them. Now that's not to say there weren't moments when I wanted to reach through the pages and shake them. But the author approaches their hesitations, their reservations, and their choices in what I feel is a very organic, respectful, and realistic way. And despite some of the heavy baggage they both bring to the story, there are moments of humor to get you through. This isn't a tear-jerker, but it's a good reflection on love, loss, and trust--not only for another person but also for yourself.