It is refreshing to come across a gay love story that isn't focused on sex. There are very tasteful sex scenes in this book, but Will's life and the lives of his gay friends do not revolve around sex, as is the case in many gay romance novels. Their lives include sex and their sexuality, but there are many other pleasures they partake in throughout the novel-food, music, company, and beautiful cities. Heylmun's book is a genuine, well-written, heart-wrenching, and heartwarming story of love, pure and simple.