I think this is possibly my new favorite Amy Lane book. I've enjoyed the Jace and Quent poker short stories since the first release, but this sooo takes the cake. I've wanted their extended story for a long time, and I was not disappointed. These two absolutely light things on fire, often and with serious passion. 
 Jace doesn't express himself well, and he "needs" even less well. Watching him try to fit everything into a poker metaphor, as he's done all his life, and then realize there's one aspect of life that's too complicated and large to fit, that is really where we finally see Jace come to life. And Quent is no baby to be pushed around. Make no mistake that he chooses to follow Jace, and he isn't weak for doing so. When push comes to shove, Quent will force Jace to see what matters. They're both stubborn and adorably lost in each other without being overly sentimental or mushy. 
 God love them both. And I will never look at a game of Go Fish the same way again!! >=)