A review by ljamison01
His Secret by Isabel Lucero

emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I enjoyed the story of Adrian and Matias. These two men met in college their senior year. They were taking a class together and Adrian invited him to a party at his house. As they became friends Matias was extremely attracted to Adrian but assumed Adrian just wanted to be friends. Eventually Adrian confessed that he was attracted to Matias and these two then began a very secretive relationship since Adrian did not want others to know that he was gay. Their relationship is so sweet and loving and it seems like it’s destined for great things but then life intrudes and fast forward eight years and  Adrian is married and assigned to work with Matias. Adrian really was one confused man who knew he was gay but had to pretend for his family and his wife. Now that he is back around Matias can he continue to hide who he is? Or will his desires make him become open to exploring a relationship out in the open as Matias is. My heart broke for Matias who had his heart broken by Adrian and then he became a cold, detached unemotional lover with his partners for fear of being hurt again. I loved the story, the characters and all their trials and tribulations. What an amazing love story.