I LOVED this story of transgender Chef Mario and dishwasher/philosopher Vitya. It was great that although he was run ragged working to get the xmas meI LOVED this story of transgender Chef Mario and dishwasher/philosopher Vitya. It was great that although he was run ragged working to get the xmas meal for the resort guests, he wanted (& did) include a Channukah buffet as an alternative holiday celebration. And non-jewish people came for support! YAY!! On the flip side, the budding romance between the two men was wonderful and filled with trepidation that was palpable. Folks from the Irons & Works series were in this new series as well....more
OK, not my fave group of people- too broken for me, but they were mildly interesting. (And yes, I skipped a bit twice, so sue me.) I did like Fitch anOK, not my fave group of people- too broken for me, but they were mildly interesting. (And yes, I skipped a bit twice, so sue me.) I did like Fitch and his family AND I even liked Ansel and the Sassy Boyz. I was thrilled that Fitch didn't play down his attraction to Ansel!!! Gr8 ending. Just not for me....more
Trigger: Sexual Abuse. The review: I very much liked this story even with the underlying abuse. I could see this playing out like a stage production tTrigger: Sexual Abuse. The review: I very much liked this story even with the underlying abuse. I could see this playing out like a stage production that I really wanted to end on a high note and luckily it did. I understand Levi's reason for quitting but I still don't see it as a sin. (What he did there was a sin but not necessarily his job as a bartender. It was a JOB and I don't see ANY job as sinful.) So the family irked the beejeezus outta me! As for the whole "healing Jaime" topic, YAY! I'm glad there was someone TO heal and help Jaime after all the crap laid at his doorstep as a child. I give this story a 4.5* for the depth of each MC and the wonderful ending....more