Two and half stars. This could have been a decent novella but as a short novel it dragged. Logan's refreshing in your face style personality of the last book was altered to the same generic, boring, love-sick calf that all of the characters in this series morph into. Justin started out sympathetic and then quickly became irritating. I get why he would be insecure given his age and past, but that doesn't mean it's entertaining to read about. The characters have only a handful of thoughts between them and they are repeated ad nauseam. All of the issues between the characters are due to their inability to communicate and their faulty assumptions, making for a tedious read.The idea of the straight, jock Logan falling head over hills in love with the delicate, obviously gay boy with the harsh past seems more fitting to a gay teen's fantasy than a story marketed principally to adult women. The whole thing is utterly silly as once again the author equates physical attraction with a true connection. Logan the 21 year straight guy who just got jilted by his girlfriend of three years who he was set to propose to, comes across as guy on the rebound. Someone his age talking about being ready to settle down permanently with his first boyfriend, who is only 19 and who he has just met is beyond ridiculous which is why I am not a fan of characters this young being given the true-love-found story line. I think it would be enough that there are actually in a happy relationship by the end of the book.I think it is safe to say that this author isn't for me. Still think book 1 was the best.. While I liked both heroes - their relationship lacked some sparkle.. honestly, the story was boring, and heroes just went in circles for the most of it..And one confusing moment - I just CAN't believe Mase saw Justin heading toward a bus station, with a bag and no coat on in winter - and instead approaching Justin and asking what was wrong - he just calls Logan, and goes on his way. It felt so false, what with all of the guys being friends and all.And on that note, Justin's penchant to jump to conclusions got irritating very soon. Miscommunication as a plot device bugs the hell out of me.
