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Length: 91,000 words approx.
Publisher: JMS Books
Blurb
Ask and I’ll Tell: Raised by his aunt, after his mother died, Pad McLaughlin enlisted in the Air Force to see the world, and save money for college, but he didn’t expect to fall in love with his supervisor, RJ Davis, a handsome, dashing officer. Rather than return home right away after his tour of duty in Saudi Arabia, Pad gambles on love by joining RJ in Bangkok, despite the government’s policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” When Pad realizes RJ doesn’t love him, he returns home broken-hearted only to be distracted by Wayne, another hunky airman, who keeps secrets from Pad.
When RJ finally realizes after Pad’s gone what Pad means to him, is he too late? Will Pad choose the officer or the airman? Set in 2008, this love story takes place before the end of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” when gay men who loved each other were forced to remain in the closet and deny themselves happiness.
Splendidly Ever After: Seven years after they meet, and more than four years since RJ initially proposes, RJ and Pad are back. The wedding invitations have been sent again and the date is set. This time, both men are more committed than ever to each other and willing to make their relationship work.
But old issues surface that cause conflict before their big day. Will RJ’s recent diagnosis of sexual addiction disorder tear them apart? Can they weather the growing disapproval from their families over same-sex marriage before they walk down the aisle? Will RJ and Pad finally tie the knot?
REVIEW
My Rating - 4 Stars!
For me, WS Long's Forbidden in Uniform is a mix of good and bad. I ultimately love RJ and Pad as a couple. They have a long road to travel from start to finish, but they are worth the journey.
But, I struggled with some aspects of their story. Pad's relationship with Wayne really annoyed me. I just didn't like it. I understand why he wanted to be with Wayne, but it didn't work for me. As well, I found it took away from his feelings towards RJ, leaving me confused.
The porn addiction didn't work for me either. I found it preachy, but also didn't like how the story fast forwarded past it, and then returned to explain it. I also found myself mad that their road wasn't an easy one at that point.
Weird thing is though, overall I am glad I read the box set. I'm not even sure why. I obviously didn't love it, but found it intriguing and riveting none-the-less.
About W.S Long
Lawyer by day, writer by night. When I'm not lawyering during the day, I'm often reading or writing gay fiction involving men who desire a happily ever after. I'm happily married to a mild-mannered college professor, who likes to escape to the Orlando theme parks, or to a faraway place. You can often find me on social media, sometimes talking about books, but many times mouthing about TV, movies and other geeky stuff involving superheroes. Oh, and I use a pen name to protect the innocent.
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