
Joel and Tyler’s dirty, covert sex morphs into passionate friends with benefits, and finally evolves into an unguarded and intimate relationship between lovers. Horvat explores many different types of sexual relationships in The Other Book.

When Tyler witnesses the dedication and devotion between these two, he realizes he’s ready for that kind of love in his own life. Early in the story, raw and frustrated after an encounter with Joel, he joins his dearest friend and his partner in an intimate evening. Tyler’s transformation is equally compelling. Tyler’s love and support are what gets him started, but it’s what’s inside Joel that makes him succeed.

The bitter, angry man from the start of the story gradually opens his heart and gains the confidence to embrace life and be the man he wants to be. Told entirely from Tyler’s point of view, it’s wonderful envisioning Joel’s character evolve through Tyler’s eyes. The transformation these men make is inspirational, and combined with the stunningly sensual love scenes, this is one fantastic novel.

The Other Book is an exploration of intimacy, trust, and strength of spirit… and is also some of the sexiest, most creative erotica I’ve ever read. There’s something in each of Roe Horvat’s stories that centers me and reminds me of what’s truly important in life. He adds a dimension to Tyler's character which I really enjoyed. Vance Bastian gives a marvelous performance.
