Candy Man
I didn’t think I would like this so much because I struggled with the first 30% but thank God, this story picked up. And how….Adam took a bus to Sacramento, where his cousin has offered him a house-sitting job. He has lost everything and is determined to get his life back on track, get a job, get back to school.
He gets a job at the sweet store – Candy Heaven
It is here where he meets Finn. “Fearless” Finn…..
Adam has been hurt immensely and thinks very poorly of himself. Finds himself a burden for everyone. I absolutely adored Finn.. I loved his determination of not letting go of Adam.
”Finn is meant for people. He’s great with “em. Maybe I was supposed to be like the damned cat, you know? Maybe I’m supposed to just go lose myself and die cold and alone.”
“Oh, honey! Is that how the cat died?”
“No.”
“How did the cat die?”
“So you’re saying the cat had you?”
“He came home to see you, Adam. It means you’re the human he most wanted to be with.”
I loved how their relationship progressed. They were so sweet for each other!!
”So were you,” Adam said brushing Finn’s cheek with his thumb. “You’re fearless.”
“It’s easy to be fealess when you don’t think anyting can hurt you.”
“I hurt you, “ Adam admitted. Finn shook his head. “No. You would have if you’d kept it up. But I still had lots of hope. But if you back away again now? Really, really bad..”
Adam understood. “I will never hurt you,” he promised. “Not if I can possibly help it.”
Beautiful-written-low-angst Christmas story…
Highly recommended!
