Rock Paper Scissors

Alex Barnes is in sight of his thirtieth birthday and longing for something more then a series of fun flings and no substance. He is nursing a heart that has not only been broken, but stomped into the ground. Talked into being the “wing man” for his roommate Leo, Alex reluctantly agrees to a blind date with Helena Madison. An intimate connection and incredible night of hot sex leaves Alex wanting more than Helena is willing to give.

Helena Madison is a widow of five years after losing her husband, Jared, in a tragic accident. Helena is uncharacteristically attracted to Alex, who is a dozen years younger than she is, and has her emotions torn between her feelings of obligation to her late husband’s family and her growing need to move on with her life. Her decisions are further complicated by Jared’s identical twin brother, Sam, who is a constant reminder of what she would be leaving behind. Can Alex and Helena exorcise the ghosts of the past and create a future for themselves?

In ROCK PAPER SCISSORS, Ms. Boyer’s eloquent writing takes the reader on a journey filled with heart wrenching emotion; from the moment the pages begin to turn, there is no going back. Alex Barnes is one of the most endearing, and sexy heroes this reviewer has ever read. From his quirky internal dialogue to his charming Aussie-isms, he is a hero to die for. Helena is a heroine who has lived with tragedy and guards her heart. Both Alex and Helena are carrying so much baggage that their relationship seems doomed from the start, but readers will hope beyond reason for a happy ending. Though the love scenes are written in graphic language, when these two get together it is tender, romantic and beyond hot.

This story is very much about love, lust, friendship, and regret and is a study in how our relationships with others shape our lives. The character interaction is so emotionally charged and true to life that readers are laughing, crying and falling in love along with this incredible cast. This is this reviewer’s first experience with Ms. Boyer’s work but it will not be the last. Get your copy of ROCK PAPER SCISSORS and prepare yourself for the emotional ride of a lifetime, it is an incredible read!

January 2007