Meant For Each Other by D.H. Starr
M/M Romance
November 15, 2010
E-Book
Ai Press
Reviewed by Mandi
(Blurb) Craig Harper and Jeremy Finn were best friends growing up. They attended the same school, spent all of their time together, and hung out with the same group of people. It wasn’t until the day before Jeremy and his family moved across the country that they discovered their attraction to one another.
Fifteen years later, they reunite by chance in New York City. Both are in relationships and have established a routine in their lives. But routines and relationships are shaken as they begin to spend time together once again. Old feelings and connections are still strong and the passion that pulls them together is a powerful, soul-searing call neither man can deny.
As each deals with the issues in their own relationships, they begin to question whether the comfort of what they know is more powerful than the pull of what they could have been…and what they might become. Struggling to find the answer, only their hearts can reveal if they are meant for each other.
Meant For Each Other is at times a cute story between two men who loved each other as teenagers but then lost touch only to find each other fifteen years later. Before they find each other we are introduced to both Craig’s and Jeremy’s current significant others. They both are somewhat unhappy in their relationships, but both are trying to make it work. When they run into each other by chance, their old feelings come back quite quickly.
It takes a long time for Craig and Jeremy to find each other again. Too long in my opinion. The conflict in this story is that they each are already in a relationship, but the author makes Craig’s and Jeremy’s boyfriends very unlikable, so as the reader the choice is simple to make. It is almost too obvious. If the two boyfriends had been a little more likable, I think this story would have kept my interest more. We also get points of view from all four men and at times it becomes a little confusing. I definitely would have liked to see more focus on just Craig and Jeremy. While there are some cute moments in this book, this one I could take or leave.
Rating: C
Recent Reviews:
Michele ‘n Lisa Review – 5/5
Goodreads
It’s tricky when the main characters are already involved in relationships with others. I’m not always comfortable with the break-up. Sounds like this one was clear though. Nice review.
Great Review! I just love visiting your site, and I haven’t had the chance to read much m/m romance, but when I do I usually enjoy it, so I will have to put this one my wishlist!
Thank you Mandi. Hmmm. I hate the unlikeable boyfriend trope as a way to send one character to the arms of his true luv :)
For some reason I’m drawing a blank. Have you read Keeping Promise Rock (Amy Lane)? Can I pimp that at you please? It’s a…blow your mind kind of book. Full of angst, yes, but…full of love :)