He's really smart but has some learning disabilities. Oh my gosh did I adore this man! He's described once as guileless and that's a fair description. When he's given the chance at those things, he has to decide whether he wants others' respect or to be able to respect himself. This affects Merle's self-esteem as he wants to be taken seriously and he wants their respect.

His family, while completely accepting of his sexuality, isn't so accepting of his career choice seeing as they're more of the intellectual type. He's handsome and charming but also down-to-earth, which means he isn't so fond of all the Hollywood hoopla. Here are some highlights from all the goody-goodness: Fool of Main Beach delivers on all counts and then some. And all the characters thus far are friends (or become friends) so I always get to check-in with them. Lain always delivers a meaty story along with a touching romance. Tara Lain's Love in Laguna series is a favorite of mine. I'm thinking this may be my favorite of the series so far. The wrap up is heartwarming, exciting, sexy, and full of promise. We see Rene, the film director, the dog emergency, folks misconceptions of Tom, and Merle's realizations. Their feeling are real, but how can they work when Merle will be away filming a movie? There is a twist with Tom's sister, Lily. Our characters are complicated and yet it is simple enough. Tom and Merle begin a hot and heavy sexual relationship, surprising, sizzling, and meaningful. Meanwhile, our MCs share lunch, go to the shelter, Tom goes to the studio filming, dancing, and lots more. He's intrigued about Tom.Īt a dinner with friends, he meets a movie director, who wants Merle for a film. Merle is a TV star on a vampire show, with blonde wavy He keeps his two small dogs at the house where he rents a room from a nice older lady.

Tom sends his money to his folks, so they take care of his younger sister, plus he works at the dog shelter, too. Brown hair, muscles on muscles, and a dimpled smile with blue eyes, is a tender soul. Tom, 6'6', is a 'simple' man, with extraordinary talent Next day on the work site, Merle is touring his new home being built, and there is his savior, hanging lights. He thought he might be taking his last breath, when a giant of a man, showed up and saved him. Partying with friends Ru, Gray, Billy, and Shaz, Merle wandered off to take in the quiet beach, where he's suddenly surrounded by four gay-bashers who began beating him.

Fool of Main Beach by Tara Lain