Between Loathing and Love

A story that teaches there is more to life than high school and that yes, it does get better.
Payton wanted to be an actor in high school but being overweight, gay and bullied changed things for him. He changed career tactics and became successful,
Beckett was Payton's high school tormentor, another lesson that life is not high school and the king of acting can turn into a small fish in a big ocean, Someone who one day might need that one he bullied.
I loved this book. I loved how it shows how these two grow and change and that people can change and people can forgive.
Oh and I loved Val. I hope Andrew writes him a happily ever after.

*copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by author/publisher in exchange for an honest review*
My reviews at Divine Magazine: http://divinemagazine.net/jreviews/my-reviews?user=135
Payton is a talent scout. He has just been promoted to now scouting his own talent. His first client is his tormentor from High School, Beckett. Payton thinks maybe he can get his revenge. But Beckett has real talent and promise. Payton and Beckett slowly go from enemies to lovers.
This was an enjoyable read. I loved the NYC setting and the theater backdrop. The characters were likable, and the message I take away from this book is, you never know what other people are going through in their personal lives, and how it affects their behavior. Beckett's character, while not always likable, turns out to be the true hero in this book. He sees past all the bs and puts his heart on the line. Beckett and Payton had chemistry and you could feel the passion and love between them. The love scenes in this book were just that. They were hot, but passionate and loving as well.
The story is told exclusively from Payton's POV, and I really wish the author had used dual POV's. I think Beckett is a very deep character and I wish I could have gotten his story from him. It could have been powerful and emotional, and I think the author missed out on an opportunity by leaving his POV out.
I loved the secondary character of Val, Payton's best friend, and I'd love to read his story! All in all this was an enjoyable read.

I thought the book was just okay. To be honest, I was more interested in MC's best friend than I was in the two MC's. The book really didn't hold my attention for long periods of time. In fact, when I found out that this book takes place in the same universe as the character's from \"Stranded\", I stopped in the middle of reading this book and re-read that one. (It's awesome by the way). I did finish the book and it wasn't bad, it just was so-so.

He has made another book to touch my heart. I liked the part where they finally got together for love. Keep up the good work Andrew. I will always buy from you.