No Small Parts

A romance that’s about friendship as much as love is sure to charm readers in the sweet 16th standalone contemporary set in Bluewater Bay, Wash. (after Bluewater Blues). Nathaniel “Wolfman” Horn is stretched thin by working a fishing boat with his uncle; taking care of his injured, pill-addicted father; and holding down a small role in his hometown’s one economic bright spot: the popular TV show Wolf’s Landing. Rafael “Hollywood” Cortez is determined to become a top film director and knows that Nat is the perfect lead for his indie film project. The sweet, sensitive chemistry between the two blossoms as they navigate the early days of their relationship, struggling to juggle the future’s uncertainty and Nat’s natural reticence. Even as they both find rewarding success and opportunity in their careers, Nat must contend with the reality of his father’s illness and refusal to accept that bisexual Nat has chosen to pursue love with a man. Delivered with a light touch and a few sultry sex scenes, this is sure to be a soothing escape for fans of the genre. (Dec.)