Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5
Brandon Alexander has risen to the top of theatre in Chicago, but when you reach the top, there’s usually only one way left to go. Funding fell through on the latest play he was to star in and now he finds himself an unemployed actor. Coming fresh off a bad audition, he wonders if his time in the spotlight is over. But what worries him more, is not making the man he loves proud of him.
Shunichi Miyamoto runs a highly successful dojo. He had always let work be the focus of his life, until over a year ago, the man of his dreams walked into the dojo to rekindle his passion for karate, and it led to further passions between him and Brandon. He knows Brandon is worried about his career, but he loves him, he’s proud of him, and he’ll do anything for Brandon’s happiness.
Both Brandon and Shunichi want to spend their lives together, but when a new opportunity comes to Brandon, he must decide whether to follow his career dreams or to act on his love for Shunichi.
I have loved all the couples I have met through the many stories of SJ Frost’s Conquest series, but I have to admit that Brandon and Shun hold a special place in my heart. Acting on Love, the eighth story, brings their relationship to the next level and effectively closes out their storyline in a way that their fans will love. And as Frost does so, she introduces several potential romances and characters that the series can focus on next.
More a novelette in length, Acting On Love forces Brandon to look at his future as an actor, and where his priorities lie in order for him to be happy. Shun too must undergo self reflection and prioritizing in his life. Their future together hinges on the answers they come up with. In short, this is a sweet love story, low on angst as the ending is never really in doubt.
I’m not sure this could be called a stand alone story as the background history of all involved is barely sketched in, so having read all the other novels brings a fullness and understanding that it would otherwise lack. But if you’ve followed the series and the ups and downs of all the characters and their relationships, then this is a lovely story that you will appreciate and enjoy. All the couples from previous stories appear here, another element that brings a measure of familiarity. Its sexy, sweet, and a satisfying closure to Brandon and Shun’s romance. If you love sexy men and a HEA, I can recommend you read Acting on Love.
Cover art is lovely and works for both the main characters.
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Book Details:
ebook, 80 pages
Published March 27th 2015 by MLR Press
ISBN 1020150389
edition languageEnglish
seriesConquest #8
Conquest Series in the order they were written:
- Conquest (Conquest, #1)
- No Fear (Conquest, #2)
- Keys to Love (Conquest, #3)
- Finding a Dream (Conquest, #4)
- Black Heart Down (Conquest, #5)
- Beautiful Harmony (Conquest, #5.5)
- Heartstrings (Conquest, #6)
- Feeling the Rhythm (Conquest, #7)
- Acting On Love (Conquest, #8)
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 