Mathew "Matty" McCallister is finally ready to tell his parents that he is gay. Matty knows that his father, the fire and brimstone, gay-bashing minister, will never accept it and unfortunately, things go down as badly as he thought they would. His parents threw him out of the house, but since he'd already packed his things in his truck, it worked out ok. What he didn't expect was for his younger brother Ruben to beg to go with him. It seems that Ruben is also gay and has been planning to leave on his own but would rather go with his brother. Matty knows that his father will go after the money that was given to him for graduation, so he changes the accounts and has Ruben do the same. They make it to the state line before they are pulled over by Sheriff John Riley. John quickly realizes that their father has set them up so, Matty gives the Sheriff all of the documentation about the money in question and Ruben goes with him willingly. John clears them of all charges, but he suggests that they hole up somewhere safe and sends them to stay at the Blaecleah's ranch. They are scared to go, but at the ranch, they find acceptance and a family that they never had. When Quaid Blaecleah first sets his eyes on Matty, he sees the man he's been looking for all of his life but only if he can only get past the distrust and fear surrounding Mathew like a cloak. Matty can't take his eyes off Quaid, but is he ready to trust again?

This is the third book in the Blaecleah Brother's series and it definitely lives up to and exceeds the earlier books in the series. It's sad how many religious individuals use their pulpit to espouse bigotry to their congregation. It was horrible to read how Matty and Ruben's father would go to any lengths to get revenge against Matty, by using the church to rationalize his behavior. The way the Blaecleah's opened their hearts and lives to Matty and Ruben was beautiful. I was inspired how the reverend, Benjamin Brody, taught the real meaning of loving your neighbor and the congregation followed his cues, creating a caring and accepting community. I wish all churches were as loving as the Blaecleah's was. Quaid's willingness to accept whatever friendship/love Mathew was willing to give him, in spite of what he wanted, was inspiring. Has Matty and Ruben's father washed his hands of them? Are they finally safe from him? Read this story to find out.

Reviewed by: Teresa