I didn't think it was possible for this series to get any better, but the third volume proved me wrong (and I couldn't be happier!). Luke and Cameron are amazing together, and when their relationship is really tested by bullies and an intrusion from Luke's past, they need to be stronger than ever.

Luke has stood up to the bullying for a while, but dealing with one of the worst of his tormentors, one who physically attacked him a few years ago and is now in prison, takes a lot of courage. It also brings back all his fears that Cameron, who is far less willing to 'blend in' will be hurt by more than words (which is bad enough!). And he wants to avoid that if at all possible. The choices he has to make are tough, but he faces and makes them with his own unique brand of courage, determination, and love - and, in the end, that is what it's all about.

Cameron is such a wonderful partner. He supports Luke, challenges him to stay true to himself, and grows as a person while he is at it. He clearly loves Luke deeply and will do anything to help him, and to keep him safe. He has his task cut out for him in this story!

While this book (the entire series, really) doesn't shy back from the realities of being bullied, and coming out, it does so in a sensitive, gentle way which gives a lot of hope that things will become better. Not just for Luke and Cameron who plan to soon go to college together, but for all teenagers who are different and stand up for who they are.

If you like stories where the main characters are challenged into learning and growing into better, stronger people, if you enjoy watching the first tender moments of young love exploring a partner, and if you want to see how Luke and Cameron are doing, you will love this book as much as I did. I can only hope there will be another installment where we see the two young lovers at college. That would be just awesome!



NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review.
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~When his dad left he had
promised her he would be
her strength- he'd only
been eight but he knew
then he would never want
to do anything to hurt her.

I imagined a small Luke
telling this to his mom
when their world seemed to
fall apart. It was heartfelt
and heartwarming. Seeing
an innocent eight year old
boy trying to be a brave
man in a cruel world. It
really did touch me.

Apparently, this is the final
book in the Love Series and
probably the best among
the first two. Because the
minor characters were also
given enough attention. It
showed how supportive and
great Luke's mom was. And
also showing the possibility
of Mitchell being with
Luke's sister.

I'm very pleased how
Cameron turned out to be
in this last series. Because
he suddenly became this
kind of super sweet and very
caring boyfriend. And
started cracking jokes to
Luke which was so cute. Like
he treated Luke as his air
and he couldn't live without
him. Oh god. And I also
admired how humble Luke
was, to forgive Ryan- the
man who almost killed him.
That was great.

But I was not really
satisfied with the
conclusion. Because the
story swiftly ended. I was so
surprised seeing the words
'The End' so soon. I want
more of Luke and Cam. I
crave for them! Wish there
would be another sequel. ( )