The Man I Love

By Suanne Laqueur,

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A watershed moment exists in every man's life—the moment he stops being his mother's son and starts being his lover's man. When he transitions from protected to protector.

Erik "Fish" Fiskare is only a college junior when a gunman walks into the campus theater, intent on stopping the show. From…

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1 author picked The Man I Love as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

As far as tortured heroes go, Erik Fiskare is more of the brooding, quiet, suffer in silence type. The torturing happens on page, in a scene that will send your heart to your stomach. I suggest carving out time for a trilogy; it’s imperative you read book two to get the full impact of book one, and by then you’ll need book three just to heal. Lastly, be sure you’re stocked with Kleenex…and perhaps some antacid. I’m here if you need me. 

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