There's so much to love about this story -- John's love of kites, his near instant affinity for Rodney, their playful competition, the flirting, the scorching hot sex, Madison and Torren's friendship, the frigid, windy Oregon Coast (my home state!), and even John's totally fucked-up freak out was enjoyable in a way. He's just so miserable and blank, and even after he gets to Rodney, he can't actually explain himself. Thank god Rodney can read between the lines.

I really enjoyed this. It's a fantastic romance, with some nice gut-wrenching -- and character appropriate! -- angst, and a happy ending. *happy sigh*