Michael watched his lover get married to a woman, and knew he could no longer stay in Atlanta. So he heads for New York. And there he finds a new home, a new life, and Alex. Is that enough to move forward completely?

This love story rocked me to my core. It was rugged and romantic, beautiful and hard, but soft and strong. It was so much of everything. Michael's courage in forging a new life, plus his struggle to be seen, to be free, to find acceptance was so moving. Alex's confidence and bravery was nicely juxtaposed against his struggles with commitment and finding someone who made him want, and feel. The two of them together were passionate and . I loved the way they defended one another. And I love the way the author showed the societal constraints of being a gay man in that time, but also the freedom in having family who loved you and kept you close regardless. 

The tense moments of wondering if the world would come between Mike and Alex gave me so much of an emotional response. I was scared for them and rooting for them the entire time. I loved Michael and his mother's relationship. And I loved that Alex proudly boasted having two mothers. It was a great family story in that regard. Michael's past coming back to haunt him was no less than I expected--exes always know when you're happy with someone else, lol. Lamont was a bit pathetic and had so much audacity it wasn't even funny but I love how easily Michael put him in his place.

All in all, Mike and Alex were romance personified. Even when they were afraid, and jealous, and unsure, they still opened their hearts. It was lovely.