Darcy Butler is the editor of an e-magazine who’s still testing the waters in New Orleans after moving his operation to save expenses. Unhappy and heartbroken, things quickly shifted when he met Caleb – a photographer who sought a freelance job while attending personal stuff in N’awlins. The sexual tension sizzles between them out of the city’s summer hear but Darcy’s still having a hard time accepting his true nature. Caleb on the other hand was easily drawn to the closeted editor but is hesitant to pursue things forward due to his grim past that still haunts him until now.I really liked how the author presented the twist at the end of the story and the big reveal regarding Caleb was actually quite shocking. I loved the easy chemistry between Darcy and Caleb – it was very suited with the location. I could easily picture New Orleans in this book. I just wished it was a bit longer though. I feel that there’s more to these two guys. Nevertheless, the story’s compact retelling simply shows how good a writer Mercy Celeste is.Rating: 4 out of 5 stars It’s supposed to be a simple job interview. Darcy’s e-magazine needs some serious art help and he knows that Caleb is exactly what it needs. Darcy is shocked by Caleb from the moment they meet. Nothing is as he thought it should be. The attraction Darcy feels to Caleb is the most unexplainable. Darcy has always believed himself to be straight. Darcy sees the magazine and the team that he has worked with as being his future. Caleb and the force that he is changes everything. Caleb is one sexy hot mess. Darcy is a mess too, but for all too many different reasons. Caleb and his live life to the fullest attitude brings an enthusiasm for life to the pages. Considering why he is in the city and job hunting makes Caleb’s attitude toward life an interesting aspect to Behind Iron Lace. Caleb has a past that haunts him. Caleb has even reinvented himself to keep the secrets of his past buries. All it takes is Darcy striking his fancy to bring all of his walls tumbling down. There were a couple of things that drove me completely batty. New Orleans is a place I know very well. I was born and raised near there, very near. I know Cajuns and French Cajuns. I also know that no one tosses cher around down there the way it is tossed around in this book. This will most likely not bother people as much as it does me. It’s just one of those things. The other would be lube. If it’s not mentioned in male male romance I assume it is used. If it is mentioned and still not used I wonder about the hows. The how is explained, it just didn’t feel right. I’m sure Darcy would agree with me on the not feeling right.
What do You think about Behind Iron Lace (2013)?
Very over the top with flowery dialogue that was not sexy. Weak and unbelievable plot. Meh.
—nsnoekums
