Slick's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 When I read Stroked by Meghan Quinn, I loved the sassy style of this book and that it was quite fun and entertaining I did like it immensely, but I LOVED Stroked Long. I appreciate that Ms. Quinn was able to write a very different type of book this time around; yes, the hero is an Olympic swimmer who falls in love, but this is a much more serious book with some real issues being discussed and tackled. Complex and emotional but also sexy; Stroked Long was everything I look for in a romance and more. 
 Bodi Banks lives his life by routine; something he has done since he was 12 years old. Millions of people think they know Bodi, the Olympic champion, but in reality only a few see the "real" Bodi. Forced to take an active role in the foundation he and his sister are starting to support the arts and swimming and in honor of their mother; Bodi finds himself having to work with someone outside his very small inner circle. Granted Ruby Hearts isn't a stranger, she was his sister's college friend, but she doesn't know Bodi's past or his idiosyncrasies and he intends to keep it that way. 
 While Ruby is happy to help out with her friend Eva's charity, finding out she's working with her brother and the man she has had a celebrity crush on makes her nervous, but she will do her best for her friend and their charity. She just hopes she and Brodi can get along to raise the necessary funds they need. 
 Watching Bodi deal with the quirky and fun loving Ruby made me laugh on so many occasions, but what I found really special was the way that she realized Bodi was socially awkward and had some issues right away and made allowances for them without enabling him. Ruby definitely got under Body's skin and made him look at his world and life and even helped him come out of his shell a bit, but she didn't push him and that is why I think she became so important to him and he began to trust her immensely. I loved the way their friendship built over time, and that while it took time their move from friends to lovers. They had a very special relationship and while it wasn't always easy, Ruby was exactly the time of woman Bodi needed in his life. 
 I have to commend author Meghan Quinn for the way she handled Bodi's issues, for the fact that he was in therapy, and that there wasn't a miracle "fix" to his problem. He had to work hard, he will always have to work hard, and the people around have to support him, but not enable him. This book wrecked havoc on my emotions which for me is always a sign of a very good author. 
 Despite the fact that I have a couple of unanswered questions about this book it very much deserved 5 stars. An emotional story of loss, hope, understanding and love I can't say enough good things about Stroked Long so, I'll just encourage you to run to your favorite bookseller and buy it because it is one you do not want to miss. 
 Review copy provided for an honest review.