Kel Taylor spends a lot of time hiding who he is from the people he loves the most. He’s convinced that if his parents knew that he was gay, he would lose them forever. When tragedy strikes, he realizes that living less than a full life is a complete waste of time. Luc has watched Kel grow from a child to a man. When he steps up to help his long-time neighbor cope with the loss of his parents, he finally has to admit that his attraction to the young man Kel has become just keeps getting stronger. But he vows to take a step back and just be Kel’s friend if that’s what he needs. Age difference books have to be well written to make sure that they don’t just become creepy. K.C. Wells has seemed to always manage this feat. This one does a fantastic job of documenting the changing and growing relationship between Kel and Luc. I enjoy the fact that the story doesn’t get distracted from its point with a lot of drama from outside influences. There are a few moments of angst from Kel's grandfather, but mostly the story is just about how Luc helps Kel work his own way to realizing that his life has to be lived on his own terms and hating himself because of his parent's beliefs isn’t something that he has to feel responsible for. The author does a great job of showing both sides of the same coin. The daddy kink in this book is not hardcore. That also mostly focuses on Luc being a steadying influence on Kel and not on trying control him. If you’re looking to be swept away by a story of slow-burning love and self-understanding, then this will definitely appeal to you...but keep in mind that the characters are two guys. ( )