Migraines have become the bane of John McCann's existence. The account needs a change in life that consists of less stress. John temporary leaves the daily grind and decides to run Margins, a cozy bookstore. The quaint store doesn't just give John a change in profession, but the opportunity to find new friends and a chance at love.

David Robinson hasn't felt his worth in years. Homeless, trying to survive daily has taken up most of his time. David shows John things about himself that he doesn't like. John, in turn, gives David the love and care he desperately needs to move forward in life. Together the men will take a journey of discovery, and unlike most of us who are reading the print of the book, they learn to read the notes in the margin. The parts of the book that are sometimes much more interesting than the story itself.

Isabelle Rowan brings us A Note in the Margin, a story about love, reevaluating life and life choices, survival, and forgiveness. While the erotic moments range in heat John and David's passionate moments are full of love and devotion. Words spoken as only true lovers can speak, when their bodies know the phrases their mouths are unable to say. David is a man who knows pain. He has built walls necessary to survive in his environment. David knows even the minuscule help is never without a price. His mind finds it difficult to accept someone willing to look past his grimy exterior to see the gem hidden within. John is a survivor, and has come a long way from a lad who grew up in his grandparents' care. The connection to David baffles him, but John's heart won't allow him to walk away. This was a powerful story filled with tear jerking moments and a message about how society treats its poor and needy. I found myself drawn into this book and unwilling to put it down until the last word was read.

Reviewed by: NeNe