I found this incredibly touching. I can’t quite decide if this was too short or just right. What we’re given is a very short read, but it was satisfying and we also get enough to know the main intention of the story. I supposed I just wanted to see more of the MCs. I liked the pain and loss we felt from Dan and I equally liked the tenderness Adrian/Bill showed Dan. The moment they spent together was enough to spark life back into Dan and also faith back into Bill because for a long time he was living life on the surface – work, money, appearances, material things. He gave up on having any kind of human/emotional connections – something that makes life worthwhile. The “they saved each other” message was well told, IMHO. This is second "rentboy" book in row that was NOT GOOD.Adrian is a high-class escort, who comes across more lika a therapist (the phrase "I want to help my clients" is too frequent and it is irritating). Enter Ben, a wounded and scarred young man.They meet in a professional manner (Adrian is paid to entertain Ben) and fall in love.So far, so uninteresting. Unfortunately this is very short, so it doesn't get to any interesting place.Adrian leaves his career in the sex-business and they get their HEA.What irks me the most is how detached I feel about both MCs. Even Ben's sob story doesn't make him any more engaging.
What do You think about Where You Hurt The Most (2012)?
It all was too easy. That makes me sad because the premiss was interesting.
—biancamarietta
This was a pleasant surprise. I really liked this author's writing style.
—Lily
