Nacho’s, February, 2010) and I am happy to say that Secret Light is generally of the same well-written calibre. Maxfield’s stories I have reviewed (see: St. Were this a heterosexual story with heterosexual ‘sexual practices’ would it have the same caveat? I think not. “ Publisher’s Note: This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find objectionable: male/male sexual practices,” which I find ‘objectionable’. Review by Gerry Burnie Editorial comment: The Goodreads’ posting of this book comes with a caveat, i.e. When Ben’s partner threatens to ruin everything, Rafe and Ben have to fight to protect what they have but they’re tired of hiding their secret light. Every second with Ben is stolen, every kiss fraught with danger. Rafe knows from tragic experience how vicious prejudice can be. If life in 1955 is tough on a cop in the closet, it’s even tougher on a refugee who’s desperate to hide his roots and fit in. He thinks they have more in common than the search for Rafe’s vandals, and he’s willing to take a chance and find out. Officer Ben Morgan falls for Rafe’s dog first, but it isn’t long before he’s giving her owner the eye. When his home is vandalized because of his perceived German ancestry, he can’t even share the irony with friends. He has a nice home, a good job, and a wonderful dog. Secret Light, by Z.A. Maxfield Superb atmosphere and character development –
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