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Jake's Regret (2009)

by Shawn Lane(Favorite Author)

3.57 of 5 Votes: 2

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English

genre

Romance

publisher

Amber Quill

review 1: I had a lump in my throat through this bittersweet story. I'm a sucker for 'true loves finding each other again' stories and this was brilliant. It was hard to feel sorry for Jake at first, to be honest. He dumped Damian with just a note eleven years ago then, after a nosy maid bursts in on them, does it a second time. But when he's forced out of his job and home by a homophobic community (and family), I did feel for him. There's a happy ending which I think came about a little quickly. I would have liked to see Jake have to earn Damien back rather than play the "I've lost everything" card but both men were happy and contented in the end.As was I. :)
review 2: I know when I order a Shawn Lane book I am in for a treat. Her books are always unique because of the... more intensity of emotions and personal growth her characters must go through before they get together. There are a range of emotions that I feel when I read her novels. Anything from happiness to sadness her books allow me to experience it all. Don't get me wrong, I like the easy sweet stories as well as the next person. But, when I want to read a novel filled with alot of emotional angst and complex characters, her books are the ones I reach for time and time again. I am not going to get too much into the storyline with this book. For one thing Ava and Sandy did a wonderful job at describing the storyline, so I feel like I would be just repeating what they said. I thought I would give the reasons why I really loved this book instead.There were many reasons why I loved Damien Grant. He is a very honorable man. Not only that, his kindness and strength to others that aren't so kind to him make him a man I would love to know. His capasity to understand and forgive Jake for his mistakes show what a big heart he has. Life hasn't been easy for him, but he pulls through all of the obstacles and pain he has experienced throughout the years and come out as a better person for it. I think the name of this book is perfect for the story that proceeds it. There are MANY mistakes Jake Fields has made in his life. I didn't see Jake as a weak person, I saw him as man who as been battered down with life and responsiblity. Jake comes from a very small southern town where forward thinking is not the norm. I guess I can relate to this because I too come from small southern community where anything different, whether it be the color of your skin to same sex sexual preferences, is frowned upon. So I understand where Jake is coming from. We all make mistakes, but the great thing is we hopefully learn from them and grow from them. That is what Jake does. It takes time for him to stand up for himself, but he does and when he does he stands the risk of losing everything and everybody he ever cares for. Knowing that, he still took a chance on Damien, and the life they could have together. I admired the fact that he followed his heart and found forgiveness (not only does Damien have to forgive him, but most importantly Jake must forgive himself) and happiness...that is just what he and Damien deserved. I loved this book, but I also love imperfect heroes, and Jake captured my heart just like Damien did. less

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