This edges a little closer to 3.5 
 This is a good book; I enjoyed it. I just wonder if there's a term for gay chick-lit because that's more what this was rather than romance. It was appropriately named, too, because the story was very much about Theo's life with Ben and the aftermath of losing him. Don't get me wrong - Theo does learn to love again with Morgan, and I enjoyed what there is to see of their relationship a lot. I just wanted more of it - lots more. 
 The sex was smokin' hot (even the glimpses into cyber sex are great - esp when Theo recollects one of them before answering the question of whether Morgan might just be looking for friendship). I was a bit miffed that their first intercourse was only seen in flashback, though. And for those who don't like flashback this book is full of it - not only when we see Ben, either; even current stuff is frequently related via flashback. 
 I liked that Theo's parents realized the mistake they had made by not being as welcoming to Ben as they might have been; it cost them, Theo, and Ben a lot. I'm glad they learned from it and that Theo was very up front that he wouldn't allow that to happen again with Morgan. I do think the situation (Theo's parents and Ben) is brought up way more than necessary. I think it's mentioned at least once per chapter. 
 I liked the initial mystery of Morgan and that he wasn't as unfamiliar to Theo as he thought. 
 My biggest "issue" with the story is (view spoiler)[that Morgan's abuse is never dealt with. Theo doesn't even know about it until about 12% from the end of the book then he spends most of the rest of it in Italy without Morgan. To be honest, overcoming abuse and starting a new relationship is every bit as difficult and important as overcoming loss. If it wasn't going to be dealt with, I would really have preferred it be left out altogether. Not addressing it just leaves this huge, gaping wound both for the characters and the reader, and it's why I'm not sure this book should be termed a romance. It reminds me of Danielle Steele books; they may be shelved with the romance novels, but the endings are gonna leave you feeling unfinished. (hide spoiler)] 
 I know there's a follow-up coming about Peter that I'll definitely be reading; I just wish there would be a true sequel (or at least a short story) to this book. This book was Theo's journey to a life without Ben, and Morgan felt very much like a secondary character; now it's time to tell the story of Theo and Morgan - or it feels that way to me, anyway.