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BOOK BLURB:
Ronnie Caruso wanted to be a father, so badly he ached. Ever since he could remember, the idea of having children was of paramount importance in his life. There was one little problem to his plan of matrimony and offspring, he was terrified of commitment, and…he wasn't sure he was truly interested in being intimate with a woman. As Ronnie debated thoughts of adoption, surrogacy and unplanned pregnancy, two things happened in his life; he met an incredible woman, Carrie Archer, and his best friend Heath Sherwood seduced him when he was drunk at a wild party. The morning-after filled Ronnie with regrets. Ironically, not regretting being sexual with his best friend Heath, but the fear that he was going to want that man in his life, permanently. The big 'C'- Commitment. Heath had no hesitation to give Ronnie his heart. He told Ronnie he was in love with him since they met, and Heath also knew it was the physical part of their connection that Ronnie craved as much as he craved fatherhood. As Carrie begins to win Ronnie's attention with her kindness and warmth, Ronnie still keeps her at arm's length. If he chose Carrie to be his partner it would dissolve his inner fears of everything that came with an alternative lifestyle. Ronnie hated conflict. All he wanted was for life to be easy, to be happy, to have a baby, and that included enjoying the devotion of his best friend. Was that too much for any man to ask? Unfortunately it was. And jealousy and doubt began to rear its ugly head.

BOOK REVIEW:
"A Man's Best Friend" by G.A. Hauser is a contemporary homoerotic romance.

Ronnie Caruso has everything a man could want, a great job, a loving family, and friends, but that doesn't seem to be enough. Ronnie has tried to hide his feelings for his friend Heath, even from himself, but the truth is he is head over heals for Heath. The problem is that Ronnie wants a child and can't figure how that could ever work out if he makes his feelings for Heath known. Ronnie seems to attract women like bees to honey, but he just isn't interested.

Things come to a head at Heath's party when Heath finds Ronnie stark naked, passed out on his bed. Heath did try, but when Ronnie laid a very erotic kiss on him the two ended up in a passionate embrace. When Ronnie woke up he was confused about what to do next, he left Heath hanging without knowing if they were still friends. Even his next door neighbor Janie tells him not to close any doors until he is sure what his true feelings are. At work, Ronnie meets a client, Carrie, who is more than interested in getting close and personal with Ronnie. Ronnie has to make a decision between what he wants, the love of his life or a normal life and a child of his own. Who will he choose and how will it affect each of their lives?

Ms. Hauser has written a story that goes to the very heart of an important gay issue, having to choose what one wants versus what society wants for someone. I was swept into Ronnie's dilemma as the story unfolded. The choices he had to make were heart breaking to watch as I witnessed his emotional distress about what to do, who to choose. At the same time, I felt bad for Heath who was willing to take what he could of Ronnie's life, while all the time, hoping that one day things would change. Carrie had brief glimpses of what was going on, but Ronnie kept denying anything between himself and Heath.

This issue is unfortunately seen all the time. It is too bad society can't accept people for who they are ~ unique and beautiful. If you like stories that dwell on emotionally charged issues that could cause you to rethink what you believe in, this is one book you need to read. Thanks go to Ms. Hauser for another incredible story.

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