Book Reviews

Enlightened (Little Boy Lost 1) by J.P. Barnaby at Dreamspinner Press

Genre Gay / Contemporary / New Adult / Romance
Reviewed by Serena Yates on 07-March-2010

Book Blurb

Little Boy Lost is the story of Brian McAllister, the boy next door.

 

Brian goes to school, does his homework, and helps his foster parents around the house. Brian also has a secret: he is in love with his best friend, Jamie. But in Crayford, Alabama, being in love with another boy is the worst kind of sin.

 

Brian and Jamie will discover just how deep their emotional bond runs, and at what cost. What will they do if their secret is discovered? From fumbling through their first sexual experiences to hiding all aspects of their relationship from everyone in their lives, Brian and Jamie battle for the one thing that is truly theirs—love.

 

 

 

First edition published by Dreamspinner Press, March 2011.


Book Review

This is an enchanting story. Brian and Jamie are such "normal" kids - except for the fact that being gay isn't considered normal by most of the people in their hometown.

They both fear discovery. Brian because he is a foster kid and he is scared of being sent away. Jamie because his parents are staunchly religious and make him listen to gay-condemning sermons every Sunday. This is the first of several books, and I can tell you, it had me spellbound. I laughed and I cried as Brian and Jamie discover who they are, as they get to know each other as more than friends... and I can't wait for the next installment!

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format ebook and print
Length Novel, 200 pages
Heat Level
Publication Date 24-June-2013
Price $6.99 ebook, $14.99 paperback, $14.99 bundle
Buy Link https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/enlightened-by-jp-barnaby-726-b