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*Edited to make note of the HFN ending

3-3.5 Stars

This sweet M/M Romance Group's LHNB short handled challenging subjects very well. With dignity and patience. Well done.

I especially enjoyed how the two characters had somewhat similar backgrounds, in this case it made the story all come together.

"She used to say that only the lucky few hear the call of their destiny, but those who do should follow their inspiration."

"Let me worry about what I deserve. I happen to think I deserve to be with a gorgeous son of a corporate tycoon."

It was just a little too short. I could have used a follow-up scene, but I wonder if there's more in the works for these two.

*This is indeed a HFN as is confirmed by the author. Via Liz Winters:

"I fully intend to write the rest, though, as soon as I'm done with my other writing commitments."

and

"If all goes well, I will be able to devote this year's NaaNoWriMo to the Merger With Equals follow-up and will have something properly edited and ready for readers by early 2014. Of course, that's assuming that life doesn't throw me any curve balls. That's never a completely safe assumption, but I'm hopeful:) And I will be sure to let you know when the story is ready.

So Yay! ( )