Tom is forced into the realization that he’s a sub/bottom. And Law follows Tom up to his apartment and, well, seduces him? That isn’t the right word but I’ll expand on that later. Tom decides that, yes, he’d like to go as last ‘fuck you’. Synopsis: Super rich guy Law shows up at Tom’s work to invite him to his cousin’s wedding… who was also Tom’s lover the previous year. Again, this is even more surprising when you consider that probably half of the four hour story is sex. And I’ve listened to the last half hour like… more than that because I find it really charming. Because I really have listened to it four (at least) times. American authors rarely consider how… disturbing it is to read about this kind of cold-blooded, murderous patriotism.Īnd yet… I obviously enjoyed the book.

Indeed, if the blurb had mentioned this angle (which, tbh, isn’t essential to Law’s characterization), I probably would’ve skipped the book. Anyone who knows me knows that this sort of thing (along with gay cops) is my least favourite. This is especially true given that Law is a vet who is very quite happy about murdering people in Afghanistan in an unjustified war. The fact that Tom could see it and not call Law out on it shows how much Law means to him.Given what this book is, I wasn’t actually expecting to like it enough to listen to it like… four times already. Aside from being an adrenaline boost, it gave the reader another insight into both Law and how much Tom means to him. On top of everything else, this was just another nice touch. His ability to recognize and change was a definite plus. He was a kind of fish out of water in some cases as he discovered who he really was … he took the transition hard. His inner dialogue kept things moving along with at a great pace and had me laughing at the way he saw things.

Since we see almost all the story from his POV we get to know him best. And the fact that he never hid was brilliant. His insistence that Tom always say exactly what he means comes back to haunt him. I loved Law’s relationship with his family … they were the 1st thing to soften his bluntness. There was even some comedy and great one-liners. The intensity and build up are fantastic. Both men had their little quirks and asshole moments but it was nice to see those attitudes slip a little at a time. I liked that the outer appearance wasn’t all there was. Fortunately, there is a well balanced contemporary element and a colorful supporting cast. Loved this one! Can be a bit heavy handed at times, but that is a quality found in many yaoi stories.

Force of Law by Jez Morrow