The Next Call edition by Sue Brown Literature Fiction eBooks
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Mark Grayson volunteers for an LGBT helpline, the same one that helped him through his teenage years. One day he takes a call from “Ricky,” a suicidal man being forced into a marriage he doesn't want. For weeks Mark talks to Ricky and provides support, but he’s frustrated by the lack of information Ricky provides and the decisions he’s making. In the meantime, Mark starts a relationship with another volunteer. Then tragedy strikes and Mark takes time away from the helpline, but when he comes back, Ricky is waiting. Mark realizes Ricky is stronger than before and their relationship changes, but Mark isn’t sure what their future holds if their relationship is destined to be at the end of the phone.
The Next Call edition by Sue Brown Literature Fiction eBooks
I will admit I was skeptical about this one because Sue Brown is better known for her historical novels, but she grabbed me from the start and even though I had the whole plot figured out rather shortly (except for one major interlude), she pulled me in with her characters, writing style, and a plat that just kept me rapt.The thing about this book is that Mark, the main character, has a huge flaw and that is he cannot see what is clearly there in front of his nose, or in his ear, when he begins his phone counseling relationship with "Ricky," whom everyone who has reached this point in the book will readily identify even though he remains anonymous to Mark and the rest of the cast of character until near the end. This gives enough time for Mark to fall in love with someone else, which we will not discuss because that would be a huge spoiler, while loosening up from a bad relationship.
The irony in the story line is twofold: You know what happened on page one will be tied in a nice knot on the last page, but how Mark finds out is rather unique. The ending left me sincerely hoping that this would be followed up by a sequel. Go for it, Ms. Brown!
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The Next Call edition by Sue Brown Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
This was a refreshing storyline and something completely different that it really clicked with me and I just had to devour it in one sitting.
It’s not the usual man meets man and then fall in love romance as most of the dialogue of the main characters - Mark and Ricky, takes place over a helpline so not much face to face sucking and bed hopping action is going on. However this does not detract from the intensity of feeling this book portrayed for me. Both men are singularly going through periods of change, some distraught and some fraught but both life changing none the less. The one constant throughout the book is the calls Ricky makes to the LGBT helpline and Mark. There have also been instances where they have met but both not knowing who each other are, just little episodes of fate throwing in a tease to the reader.
I found this read engaging and emotive throughout and at times I did feel the need to sniffle into a hanky. The promise of love that Mark has which is all so soon taken away and the pain and suffering Ricky is going through having his life planned out for him without his consent. One man planning out a life he wants and the other not having a choice. That is until the world as they know it gets rocked and shows how life has its way of turning out with the plan they both didn’t expect.
If there was anything I would have changed it would be Ricky’s real name. It just didn’t do it for me!
A fabulous quirky, emotive and unique read for me. With that ending though I definitely need a follow up please? Loved it! Five stars.
This was an engaging novel that held my interest throughout. For the most part, I liked the main characters and it was easy to root for them.
The one very, very big thing that I disliked was the "bi until gay" trope. Ricky makes it clear in the prologue that he still likes girls, even though he also likes boys. I was excited to see the potential for a bisexual character. But Mark constantly pressures him, refers to him as gay, and refuses to accept any alternative. This is horrible, especially when he does it in the context of the lgbt helpline. I was very frustrated when Ricky finally gave in and said he was gay. This plays into some really awful stereotypes about bisexual people That it's a waystation to gay, that they don't exist, and that bisexual men would not face the issues "real" gay men do. The novel could have been told without any of that (Ricky could still have been closeted and gotten married) or it could have been told as a bisexual story (he could simply not have been in love with the woman picked for him). I wish all of that had been left out.
On the positive side, the story was very well-written, and the pressures of being famous and closeted were handled well. I also liked the sensitivity of the part dealing with Mark's grief and loss. It was done with nuance and compassion. Readers should be aware that this takes up a large part of the middle of the book, and the thread continues to a small degree for the rest of the story.
There was plenty of humor and lots of nicely steamy moments all through. Despite my frustration over the poor treatment of bisexuality, I otherwise really enjoyed this.
I was given this in return for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.
4 stars
Amy
This was a great stroy about more then getting in each others pants. If you are looking for a lot of sex scenes then this is not the book you are looking for. This is a stroy about two men who are deal with major things in there lives and how they deal.
Nice story. Mark and Richard meet years earlier for a brief moment, when Richard is in crisis. Cut to years later and Mark gets a call from Ricky on the helpline he volunteers for. This begins the relationship for these two. Each going through angst and trauma on their own, they ultimately find their way to one another. Loved this one!
It was good book and well written. It was very emotional, the incident with Ian was heartbreaking. One thing is really bugging me though. Ricky's identity was so glaringly obvious that it is unbelievable that Mark couldn't figure it out. Mark doesn't come across as a stupid person. There is no way he couldn't have known who Ricky was. Also, they had met years earlier and neither Mark or Ricky recognized each other. I still enjoyed the book and I'm glad that they got their HEA.
What a wonderfully written, refreshing beautiful story. This story is at its core about the relationship between Mark and Ricky. But there are so many levels and storylines going on. All the characters were magnificently written and lovable. Even through tragedy there was always hope. I thought this was a wonderful story that makes us aware that at the end of a help line there are people who care and want to make a difference. I hope this story brings that forward. I liked the way this story kept its humor, even in the dark times. I hope to one day be like Sandra!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!
I will admit I was skeptical about this one because Sue Brown is better known for her historical novels, but she grabbed me from the start and even though I had the whole plot figured out rather shortly (except for one major interlude), she pulled me in with her characters, writing style, and a plat that just kept me rapt.
The thing about this book is that Mark, the main character, has a huge flaw and that is he cannot see what is clearly there in front of his nose, or in his ear, when he begins his phone counseling relationship with "Ricky," whom everyone who has reached this point in the book will readily identify even though he remains anonymous to Mark and the rest of the cast of character until near the end. This gives enough time for Mark to fall in love with someone else, which we will not discuss because that would be a huge spoiler, while loosening up from a bad relationship.
The irony in the story line is twofold You know what happened on page one will be tied in a nice knot on the last page, but how Mark finds out is rather unique. The ending left me sincerely hoping that this would be followed up by a sequel. Go for it, Ms. Brown!
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