Annabeth Albert created an interesting story of what happens when a country singer comes out. Country music is generally promoted more in the south where the acceptance of a gay country singer might/could meet a bit more resistance. I felt Albert did a great job showing the acceptance and rejection that Michelin goes through from various sources. And I also liked that even in the end, there were those who couldn't accept it because that, people, is the real world we live in. Everything. no matter how much we may want it, we know that everything doesn't always have a happy ending. Michelin takes a lot of grief from his record label, and that was tough to see him caving to their wishes all the time, but when it really counted, he pushed back. I absolutely loved Lucky. He was a fantastic character. He was so dedicated to his dancing and that no matter what anyone, including his family, thought about what he did, he wasn't going to let it rule his decisions. There was so much pride...actually sometimes too much, but mostly he was just really passionate about what he loved and wanted things to work out and that included his life with Michelin. He was a great match for the country singer. Lucky had no problem telling Michelin what he thought, and he was also more fun and spontaneous which helped push Michelin out of his quiet shell. Overall, it was a really good read...but I would expect nothing less from Annabeth Albert. ( )