OMG! I loved this book so, so much. 
 I love all of Melanie's books. But Melanie and David Romanov together are totally kick-ass because this may be my favorite Melanie Harlow book. The writing is amazing and its clear that these two work great together. The story flows so easily and immediately grabs your attention from the very beginning. I read this book so fast because I was so addicted to the story and fell in love with Derek and Maxim. 
 Maxim is visiting California from Russia and ends up living with Derek after his bag gets stolen in Derek's sisters bar. Maxim is lively and carefree. He has no problems going after his dreams. The instant attraction he feels for Derek is so cute. More than that, he is completely understanding with Derek and patient as he tries to figure out his feelings and what he wants. How my heart went out to Derek. Derek is the type of man with a plan and at almost forty, all he wants is a family of his own. But when he goes to pick up Maxim at his sisters bar for a place to stay, he is confused by his attraction to another a man. It brings up emotions hes fought all his time to tame and keep hidden. But he can't hep how Maxim makes him feel. Derek struggles with who truly is a man against how people would perceive him. He's battling with years of being taught that its a sin to be with another man. I loved that you can clearly see this struggle and how it makes him feel. But not only that, how it affects Maxim and their relationship. 
 I loved the sweet relationship between Maxim and Derek. It was so beautiful seeing how much they wanted each other. And when they finally give in to all the things they wanted, it was so damn hot. Derek is so damn dominating and holy smokes the way he takes control and Maxim obeys because he can't fight his need for him, it fucking sexy. 
 I really loved this book. I knew that early on when I started reading this book that I was going to love it. And I did. I couldn't get enough.