I have this spot set aside in my heart just for characters that are fem-y but ultimately unapologetic. Clay has moved in there right alongside of Edward.I kinda sorta fell in love with Trent too. He and Clay did develop some amazing chemistry! Love the story all the way through until the very abrupt ending. Noooooo! I needed more! There were too many questions left unanswered. Plus, I admit it, I'm just greedy for more of Clay and Trent together after the trip! I enjoyed this story and the characters were both very likeable and easy to fall for. Clay's need to be seen as less of a fem and more of a man was sort of heartbreaking because he seemed quite fine the way he was. I was happy when he went back to his preferred hair and style. The wilderness challenge was definitely way out of his comfort zone and I thought he handled it perfectly and "like a man". I'm glad he had such a great support system in Rex and his girlfriend - love to see a good brother bond in stories.Trent was a bit of a mystery - which I suppose he was meant to be - and I really enjoyed watching him evolved and share his hardships and his life experiences with Clay. He sounded like a real hunk as well as a stand-up guy and I think he's perfect for Clay.Though I liked the HEA or HFN ending, I have to agree with others that it seemed rushed. I think I wanted a little more angst of "is he gonna call me", "I don't want to get on with my life without him" - that kind of thing. I also would have liked to see some of the ending in Trent's POV to see how he was actually dealing with being back at work rather than just having Clay tell us about it.
What do You think about Clay's Challenge (2011)?
Enjoyable and sweet story but felt the ending was a bit abrupt. I loved Trent and Clay.
—carlachristell
3.75* What a couple of sweet guys. Loved them!
—Karc
