Review: Country Boy

Country Boy by A.E. Wasp
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After reading City Boy and meeting Robbie, I was glad to see that this book was his story. And what a story it is. It is an emotional roller coaster. You will laugh, you will cry and feel everything in between those emotions.

In book one, Robbie is dealing with his boyfriend leaving him because while Robbie doesn’t hide his sexuality, he doesn’t advertise it either. And being in the NHL, he doesn’t want to deal with all the repercussion of being an ‘out’ player.

Enter the new guy on the team, one that Robbie is all too familiar with, a nemesis from their college day. A very closeted Paul. A Paul who has been listening to his father and church about the sins of being gay. Paul is still feeling guilt about their first encounter back in college. The one that was the best night of his life, that quickly turned into the worst morning of his life. There was something about Robbie that wouldn’t leave him.

As you read, you feel the emotional conflict Paul is going through. Trying to find out who he is and balancing that against what he’s been taught all his life. You feel his panic and fear. You also understand Robbie’s point of view. How could a God that is supposed to be about love, hate him because of who he loves? Watching the two of them work their way to their HEA is a satisfying read.

I loved this story. Other than minor editing errors, it was well written. The plot and pacing carry you along to the end. You don’t want to put the book down till you’re done. I can’t wait to read the next story in this series.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.


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