Moving Forward by Lisa Marie Davis is the follow-up story to Dreams Come True.

Payne and James's life has finally settled down. They've had many obstacles to overcome before finding their way together. Two years ago, they made their vows to each other with James's sister Ava and his mother Emma there to support them. James's father never accepted him and his being gay was the last straw. They've been very busy with their jobs and Payne has plans for the weekend, including just the two of them, a bed and all the pleasure they can create, until Payne listens to their messages and hears Emma very upset and in tears. He calls her and learns that Ava and her husband Matt were killed when they were hit by a drunk driver, leaving their three-month-old daughter Aubrey behind. Payne and James were named as legal guardians for Aubrey, but they never expected anything would happen. This tragedy will not only change their lives, but James will have to face his father for the first time in years. When a tragedy strikes, families can break or sometimes, mend, but how it will affect James and Payne is yet to be seen.

Everyday families deal with loss, but to have a family torn apart by a drunk driver is pointless. It's hard to imagine parents who refuse to accept their children, and in some cases, throw them out on the streets when they learn they are gay. The children must feel useless and unlovable, with many ending up in worse situations or dead. The love shown by Emma, Ava, and Matt's parents would go a long way to help individuals like James and Payne, helping them to accept who they are. The love between Payne and James is easy to see and it was amazing how they were willing to give Aubrey all the love and support she would need to grow up knowing that she was loved. Their pledge to raise Emma while keeping the memories of her parents alive for her was inspiring.

Reviewed by: Teresa