The Backlot Gay Book Forum discussion

Tobias “Mas” Maslin doesn't need much. A place of his own, weekends of clubbing, a rich boyfriend for love and support. Too bad his latest sugar daddy candidate turns out to be married with kids. Mas wants to be special, not someone’s dirty little secret.

When he loses his job and his flat on the same day, his worlds starts unraveling…until he stumbles across a vintage clothing shop. Now to convince the reclusive, eccentric owner he’s in dire need of a salesman.

Perry Cavendish-Fiennes set up Cabbages and Kinks solely to annoy his controlling father. Truth be told, he’d rather spend every spare moment on his true passion, art. When Mas comes flaming into his life talking nineteen to the dozen, he finds himself offering him a job and a place to live.

He should have listened to his instincts. The shop is already financially on the brink, and Mas’s flirting makes him feel things he’s never felt for a man. Yet Mas seems convinced they can make a go of it—in the shop, and together.

And here we have story two in "The Bristol Collection," in which one of the minor characters from Junk takes centre stage, though the two main characters from that earlier book also appear in this one in supporting roles.

I think this is just as good as Junk , which is praise indeed as I really liked the first one. Another interesting set-up for a great little romance. Okay, perhaps it isn't particularly likely that things would work out this way in the real world, but while you're reading the story you'll believe it!

Of particular interest are the descriptions of Perry's artwork, which sound fascinating. I'd love to see photos of the various pieces!

Myles is currently working on a follow-up to this story titled Scrap . I've no idea what it's about, but if I had to guess I'd bet that one of the minor characters in this book is featured in the next; perhaps...oh, what was his name... Dare? Whatever the next book is about, I'll be happy to go along for the ride. Recommended.