Candy Man by Amy Lane | Dreamspinner Press

Review of Candy Man
By Christy
on Dec 21, 2014 06:12
4.5 Stars ~ Amy, Amy, Amy, *shaking my head*, the previous two releases of yours that I read left me emotionally devastated, and awaking the following day with big, red, puffy eyes, and snot trails. (Don't ask.) You promised that 'Candy Man' would be lighthearted, with far less drama, and I'm holding you to that promise. So, instead of a box of tissues and wine, I started this book wrapped in a cozy afghan (crocheted by Aunt), a mug of hot chai tea, and the animals all curled up with me. The animal part doesn't change, regardless of what I'm reading. *grins*
\"He saw a child huddled under a bed in the dark, the whip and slap of unkind voices echoing above his sanctuary. He saw a shining lifeline. Oh dear. And the lifeline led here.
Darrin licked his finger and then drew a little more. Staring at the picture, he tasted the sweet-tart powder on the end of his finger and grimaced. More bitter than it should be.
This one needs us. Needs sweetening.
Darrin owns Candy Heaven, and has a tendency to do very accurate readings with pixi stixs. It's a good thing, too, that he saw Adam headed their way, needing a job, friends, and a whole lot of love, because his candy store is the place where Adam will find all of that, and so much more. But before Adam finds all of that, he gets Clopper and Gonzo, his cousin's enormous dog and anti-social cat. One wants to sniff his nuts, constantly, and the other hates him on sight. Ah. Domestic bliss with animals.
This kid has never had his heart broken. Never sacrificed something for someone who didnt give a shit. Never tried his hardest and had his ass handed to him on a platter.\"
Finn may not have lived the harsh life Adam has, and Finn may have grown up with love and acceptance, but Finn understands and sees inside Adam, where the hurt little boy still lives. Two very different men, but Adam has so much more to offer than he realizes, and Finn is determined to show him his value, and his place in Finn's world. To help Adam see his own worth, and understand that he deserves to be happy, and that being lonely is not an option for either of them.
Thank you, Amy, for keeping your promise. 'Candy Man' is sweet, without being syrupy, and the gentleness of Adam and Finn's love story was heartwarming.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.

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- Review of Candy Man
- By Christy
  on Dec 21, 2014 06:12
- 4.5 Stars ~ Amy, Amy, Amy, *shaking my head*, the previous two releases of yours that I read left me emotionally devastated, and awaking the following day with big, red, puffy eyes, and snot trails. (Don't ask.) You promised that 'Candy Man' would be lighthearted, with far less drama, and I'm holding you to that promise. So, instead of a box of tissues and wine, I started this book wrapped in a cozy afghan (crocheted by Aunt), a mug of hot chai tea, and the animals all curled up with me. The animal part doesn't change, regardless of what I'm reading. *grins*
  \"He saw a child huddled under a bed in the dark, the whip and slap of unkind voices echoing above his sanctuary. He saw a shining lifeline. Oh dear. And the lifeline led here.
  Darrin licked his finger and then drew a little more. Staring at the picture, he tasted the sweet-tart powder on the end of his finger and grimaced. More bitter than it should be.
  This one needs us. Needs sweetening.
  Darrin owns Candy Heaven, and has a tendency to do very accurate readings with pixi stixs. It's a good thing, too, that he saw Adam headed their way, needing a job, friends, and a whole lot of love, because his candy store is the place where Adam will find all of that, and so much more. But before Adam finds all of that, he gets Clopper and Gonzo, his cousin's enormous dog and anti-social cat. One wants to sniff his nuts, constantly, and the other hates him on sight. Ah. Domestic bliss with animals.
  This kid has never had his heart broken. Never sacrificed something for someone who didnt give a shit. Never tried his hardest and had his ass handed to him on a platter.\"
  Finn may not have lived the harsh life Adam has, and Finn may have grown up with love and acceptance, but Finn understands and sees inside Adam, where the hurt little boy still lives. Two very different men, but Adam has so much more to offer than he realizes, and Finn is determined to show him his value, and his place in Finn's world. To help Adam see his own worth, and understand that he deserves to be happy, and that being lonely is not an option for either of them.
  Thank you, Amy, for keeping your promise. 'Candy Man' is sweet, without being syrupy, and the gentleness of Adam and Finn's love story was heartwarming.
  NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.

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