Blurb
Everybody thinks Mackey Sanders’s Outbreak Monkey is the last coming of Rock ’n’ Roll Jesus, but Cheever Sanders can’t wait to make a name for himself where nobody expects him to fill his famous brothers’ shoes. He’s tired of living in their shadow.
Blake Manning has been one of Outbreak Monkey’s lead guitarists for ten years. He got this gig on luck and love, not talent. So hearing that Cheever is blowing through Outbreak Monkey’s hard-earned money in an epic stretch of partying pisses him off.
Blake shows up at Cheever’s nonstop orgy to enforce some rules, but instead of a jaded punk, he finds a lost boy as talented at painting as Mackey is at song-making, and terrified to let anybody see the real him. Childhood abuse and a suicide attempt left Cheever on the edge of survival—a place Blake knows all too well.
Both men have to make peace with being second banana in the public eye. Can they find the magic of coming absolute first with each other?
Blake Manning has been one of Outbreak Monkey’s lead guitarists for ten years. He got this gig on luck and love, not talent. So hearing that Cheever is blowing through Outbreak Monkey’s hard-earned money in an epic stretch of partying pisses him off.
Blake shows up at Cheever’s nonstop orgy to enforce some rules, but instead of a jaded punk, he finds a lost boy as talented at painting as Mackey is at song-making, and terrified to let anybody see the real him. Childhood abuse and a suicide attempt left Cheever on the edge of survival—a place Blake knows all too well.
Both men have to make peace with being second banana in the public eye. Can they find the magic of coming absolute first with each other?
Review
My Rating - 5 Stars!
Paint It Black is a fantastic romance by Amy Lane. The second in the Beneath the Stain series, it's a great follow up to Beneath the Stain.
The story of Cheever and Blake, both men have been through hell. They have a strong friendship that helps save them, eventually leading to more. Cheever is Mackey's younger brother who's lost and broken. He's a talented young man, but he's killing himself with drugs and sex. With Blake's help, Cheever's able to heal, although it's a long rode to happiness.
Cheever and Blake are two men who both struggle with self confidence issues.
Blake's a member of the band, who's struggled with his own demons. He's always wanted someone to love and care for him. His relationship with Cheever provides tremendous peace, love, and happiness to each man. And, holy crap, I got all the feels when Cheever calls Blake "baby boy!"
Of course, there's an age gap between Cheever and his brother's friend Blake. This aspect is well done, with a lot of consideration and issues.
Their story is one of resentment, fear, anger, and hatred. The author delves into the world of rockers and bands, as we get to follow more of Outbreak Monkey's adventures.
Paint It Black is a heavy, complex read, which is superb. I highly recommend this Amy Lane book when you're looking for a comfort/hurt romance.
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