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Book Blurb

When he was sixteen years old, Rich Miller saved a young man from drowning at his local pool. Little did he know that years later, as a senior in college and Olympic diving hopeful, Rich would meet up once again with Johnny Milloway, now a big football player – and when Rich says big, he really means ‘bear’. The shy jock remembers his saviour, and the two men become friends.

Johnny isn’t put off by the fact that Rich is gay. In fact, the more time he spends with Rich, the more curious he becomes. Johnny wants to know all kinds of things – what it’s like to kiss a guy, for instance. Only it doesn’t stop there…

Rich finds it difficult to believe that this relationship can go anywhere. Johnny is straight, and Rich isn’t prepared to deal with the heartache he knows will come his way in the future. He has enough on his plate as it is – the Worlds are just around the corner, his father would rather watch a football game than spend time watching his son dive…. What he doesn’t count on is Johnny, who can be very determined. And having Johnny in his life proves to be a catalyst for some pretty earth-shattering changes.

 

Book Review

The instant I read the description for 'My Hero' by Max Vos, I wanted to read this book. There was something in the blurb that really caught my attention, and I think it might've been Johnny, to be honest. Since this is also my first read of the author’s, I was excited to dive in. Pun totally intended.

Yep, I was right. I totally fell for Johnny. Eighteen-year-old bear, with the big, deep, soft voice, and a total gentle giant. Well, until anyone says anything against Rich. Ever since Johnny was twelve and Rich saved him from drowning at the local pool, Johnny has been Rich's biggest fan. Rich just didn't know it, until they met at college, where Johnny is a freshman, and Rich is a senior. They become friends, and Rich is, at first, shocked that Johnny isn't put off by the fact Rich is gay. Johnny's parents raised him to be accepting, and he likes Rich for who he is, and doesn't care who he's attracted to. What really throws Rich, though, is when Johnny shows an interest in learning about gay sex, but only with Rich. Oh boy.

Now, unlike some readers, I believe in the "gay for you" trope. I think souls can fall in love, regardless of gender, and two people can be crazy for each no matter what the exterior looks like. It did take Johnny a little bit of time to figure this out, and I forgave him for hurting Rich. I mean, seriously? Johnny is a freshman in college. Coming out as gay or bisexual is pretty traumatic, at any age, and falling in love can be even more terrifying. What mattered was the beautiful happy ever after ending.

Thank you, Max! A really great story with two characters I adored. I will definitely be reading more of your books from now on.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novel, 58000 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	28-September-2013
Price	$3.99 ebook, $9.99 paperback
Buy Link	http://amzn.to/2feN6PJ