3.5 stars. I wasn't sure that I would like this story, but I was pleasantly surprised by both Jon and Ethan. What I liked best about Jon was his innate sense of needing to do something for a kid that had gotten into something that truly wasn't the right thing for him. His approach to Ethan was not preachy nor too condescending - unlike Ethan's father who seemed to vacillate between not giving a shit and then being disdainful about what was going on with his own child. The fact that Jon had to basically goad him into appearing for the kid's 18th birthday said a lot that was not terribly flattering about Donald's character. Ethan was definitely more mature than his chronological age - mostly because it appeared that he had never been allowed to be a child. It didn't seem like he felt loved and protected - especially when it seemed like he felt more cared for a listened to by Jon then anyone in his own family. Unfortunately I think there are way too many parents out there like Donald who never should have been parents in the first place. I particularly liked the story shared by Lori and Jon. Marti was a fun supporting character as well. All in all, a good read. Some time ago I realized that there are authors, not few of them, whose books I buy because of the interesting and compelling blurbs, but then, silly me, the books are sitting on my TBR forever. Why? No idea. One of this authors for me was KZ Snow. I was under the impression that despite the compelling 'I want to read this' blurbs the books in fact would be dark, heavy and dreary. This first week in 2013 I decided to finally read all my waiting KZ Snow books and what can I say?Sorry, Ms. Snow!!! Every one of your books I read this week was a wonderful experience. This one was another beautiful read. I loved the development of Jon's and Ethan's relationship, from first meeting and realizing, yes, we knew each other years ago. To, on Jon's part, acknowledging and accepting the attraction to the younger man. The journey to their HEA. What a wonderful love story.
