Let me count the ways The Charlie Factor is a great MM Story to enjoy....
Two people meet on a beach and there begins a friendship that will change both lives forever.
Charlie Baker is existing.....hiding fromthe world after a house fire set by his boyfriend almost killed him and leaves him with scars physically,mentally and emotionally. Pushing everyone away, Charlie hides from the world, determined to live in a bubble, away from people. But when a puppy named Samson comes by, Charlie finds a friend in both the dog and the owner, Greg. Finding out that Greg is straight has Charlie relaxing and cautiously accepting the friendship Greg offers. But what happens when friendship turns to love?
Greg Anders loves the beach and meeting Charlie was a bonus. A man clearly in need of a friend, Greg offers a friendship that has both men enjoying each others company. Until Greg finds himself dealing with his deepening feelings for Charlie. As Greg wrestles with the conflicting emotions, both have to figure out if they should grab the love they both need or let it walk away, destroying not just one heart but two.
Diana DiRicci writes a beautiful story of two people who have issues. One is afraid to live again after a fire nearly destroys him and the other is unknowing that he could be attracted to another man. The writing was pure perfection-tight, flowed smoothly and delivers complex emotions that the reader feels along with the characters.
Charlie & Greg struck a nerve with me. Charlie is hiding-from himself, his future, from life in general. Mourning the life he used to have is gone and thinking no one could ever like him, he is stunned to find this handsome man offering friendship. Greg is seemingly straight and that makes Charlie safe...until he falls for the man and then watch out.....misunderstandings, miscommunications and emotions come into play that leave the reader rooting for Charlie and Greg to work their issues out. Both characters have issues and this author does a great job in communicating them to the reader within the pages of The Charlie Factor. There were some wonderful secondary characters that had me giggling over and I am anxious to see if they will get their own story in the future.
Diana DiRicci takes a seemingly boring topic (Gay man and Straight man fall for one another) and brings a new twist to it so it is fresh, new and one that captures the readers heart when the last page is read. If you are looking for a heartfelt story to enjoy on a summer afternoon, then grab The Charlie Factor. It is one I am hoping to read again soon.
My Rating for The Charlie Factor: 4 Stars
The Charlie Factor is now available at Amazon and at Purple Sword Publications
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