Blurb
It's not always possible to meet in the middle.
Registered nurse Evan Doyle doesn’t consider himself fit for more than occasional hookups. He has a good life, but the emotional aftermath of a horrific crime makes him feel too damaged to date. So when his sister’s hot bestie, Malcolm Umbertini, comes on to him, he turns him down flat. Mal is Relationship Material: the kind who thinks in the long term. What would Evan do with a man like that?
As a prosecuting attorney, Mal’s learned how to read people, and he knows there’s more to Evan than meets the eye. Mal has faced his own hardships since his family kicked him out as a teen, and he respects Evan’s courage and emotional resilience. More than that, he wants Evan—in his bed and in his life. But can he weather another rejection?
Both wary, they agree to a no-strings fling. Mal knows that Evan wants things to stay casual, but he’s falling in love a little more with each encounter. With health, happiness, and bruised hearts on the line, Mal and Evan must risk everything for love.
Registered nurse Evan Doyle doesn’t consider himself fit for more than occasional hookups. He has a good life, but the emotional aftermath of a horrific crime makes him feel too damaged to date. So when his sister’s hot bestie, Malcolm Umbertini, comes on to him, he turns him down flat. Mal is Relationship Material: the kind who thinks in the long term. What would Evan do with a man like that?
As a prosecuting attorney, Mal’s learned how to read people, and he knows there’s more to Evan than meets the eye. Mal has faced his own hardships since his family kicked him out as a teen, and he respects Evan’s courage and emotional resilience. More than that, he wants Evan—in his bed and in his life. But can he weather another rejection?
Both wary, they agree to a no-strings fling. Mal knows that Evan wants things to stay casual, but he’s falling in love a little more with each encounter. With health, happiness, and bruised hearts on the line, Mal and Evan must risk everything for love.
Review
My Rating - 4.5 Stars!
Jenya Keefe's Relationship Material is a heavy, yet amazing read. Focusing on high levels of anxiety, and past tragedies, it has a serious tone from the start.
Evan and Mal meet when Evan's sister, Caroline, finds Evan on the street. Mal's her best friend, and is a witness Evan's breakdown. I have to admit that the beginning is definitely confusing, as it takes a while to understand what's happening. Don't let that diswade you though, as any confusion is cleared up soon enough.
This story is built upon horrific past events for Evan and Mal. Mal's been away for many years, with Caroline not knowing anything, as well as suffering her own problems. Get ready for your tissues.
The anxiety is written in a compassionate and understanding manner. The reader is able to feel Evan's anxiety jumping off the page.
As for Evan and Mal, their relationship is certainly complicated. Evan's so damn broken, completely a victim of his on fears and doubts. A story of self-hatred and pain, it's a story of finding a way to move past the pain and truly live.
The anorexia storyline damn near broke my heart. It is written so well, with knowledge, compassion, and understanding.
Relationship Material is an amazing story of healing and love. It's an amazing exploration of the power of shame, and it's ability to affect someone for a lifetime. Save this one for when you're in the mood for something serious. I am definitely impressed with this Jenya Keefe read.
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