Dex in Blue

Book 2 of the Johnnies series.
David reinvented himself as Dex out of suffering and loss. Transition to the person that everyone could depend on but deep inside still fell insecure and alone.
Carlos reinvented himself as Kane out of feeling being used and not so book smart. Without knowing that he was smarter than most.
Dex and Kane found each other ... Dex was Kane's rock and Kane was Dexter's salvation.
Another brilliant story .... Looking forward to the next Johnnies.

Of the Johnnies series, I would like to say that this was my absolute favorite in the series. I fell in love with the Johnnies models from the very beginning, but my all time favorite was Dex. This book made me love him even more. In fact, from the perspective of a gay man, wow to have a man like Dex, that is like a dream come true! He takes such good care of everyone! No wonder, all the other books keep describing Dex as this \"angel\" with \"blue eyes and blond hair.\" Kane is very lucky!
But to really understand this book, you cannot skip Chase in Shadow otherwise you are going to be guessing what was so eff up with all his other friends. Chase in Shadow was good too, but very intense. The second book was more romantic and very sweet.
I am very looking forward to Black John!

Overall
After Chase in Shadow, the next of the Johnnies series is far less intense! Dex in Blue is not nearly as angst ridden, nor does it have as much of a rising action/climax/falling action construct. It focuses more on the development of these two men, especially Dex, in their own lives and in their relationship. This is a much slower book than many other of the genre, and aside from some drama at the end, it keeps it's steady pace throughout. That didn't stop me from reading it all in one day though, and I think most people will enjoy the characters, story, and writing enough to forgive the somewhat drawn out telling.
Review
After my first read through, I was of the mind that I enjoyed this novel, but felt that it covered too much and could have ended earlier. However, on the second read, perhaps because I was prepared for the length, I felt the story worked. The problems both characters have are faced and dealt with, and while I still have some issues (in a spoiler note below), I enjoyed it more.
Kane and Dex are sweet together as they just sort of stumble into bed and then build a life together without defining it as having a relationship. Kane’s insistence that he isn’t gay seems a little questionable, but somewhat understandable, and the conflict and resolution this builds is worth any of the eyebrow raising it may create.
While I read this all in one night, I wouldn’t recommend it for most readers. The gradual and slow build of the plot is better experienced when it’s not rushed into one sitting, and although I felt an urge to know what was going to happen, this is one of those novels that is better savored. I think hurrying through leaves a feeling of disappointment, since the drama is minimal and it really is the journey that is worth experiencing.
I'm looking forward to the next book in the Johnnies series, which hopefully will focus on Ethan!

This is not my first book from Amy Lane and so far I loved all of them. To tell you the truth, I was kind of disappointed when I realized that Dex in blue was the second book, after Chase in shadow, dealing with Johnnies’ boys because I felt like I had somehow spoilered my reading of Chase's story! But... my fault :) Going back to Dex in blue, I have to say that, once again, the author manages to describe the complexity of the characters in such a simple way that you can't avoid feeling everything they feel and very often you might just want to jump in and be there for them, because you really understand what they're going through. The whole Gay-for-pay world is well analyzed and described in all its various aspects, even the embarrassing ones! All together this is a beautiful LOVE-STORY, where love wins on everything else. Definitely worth reading it (and again and again...)!

I am in love. In love with the wonderful, angsty porn stars of Johnnies! Yes, there was drama to the extreme, but I loved it! We got to catch up with old friends and find out what goes on in their lives. It wasn't always pretty but it was love. Not just romantic love, but the love of a child, a friend, and some reptiles. Big cathartic sigh. I am one happy reader!