The Other Book

Vance Bastian gives a marvelous performance. He adds a dimension to Tyler's character which I really enjoyed. There’s something in each of Roe Horvat’s stories that centers me and reminds me of what’s truly important in life. 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. The transformation these men make is inspirational, and combined with the stunningly sensual love scenes, this is one fantastic novel. Told entirely from Tyler’s point of view, it’s wonderful envisioning Joel’s character evolve through Tyler’s eyes. 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. Tyler’s love and support are what gets him started, but it’s what’s inside Joel that makes him succeed. Tyler’s transformation is equally compelling. Early in the story, raw and frustrated after an encounter with Joel, he joins his dearest friend and his partner in an intimate evening. When Tyler witnesses the dedication and devotion between these two, he realizes he’s ready for that kind of love in his own life. Mr. Horvat explores many different types of sexual relationships in The Other Book. Joel and Tyler’s dirty, covert sex morphs into passionate friends with benefits, and finally evolves into an unguarded and intimate relationship between lovers. And the glorious scenes involving Tyler’s friends, what Tyler calls a “‘bubble of erotic perfection’”, oh yes! Any fan of ménage scenarios is going to be thrilled, the descriptions of these encounters are hot as hell. Roe Horvat has a way with words like no one else, and I completely lose track of everything when I’m immersed in one of his stories. I think the foundation of the love that Tyler and Joel share in The Other Book is intimacy. Passionate, romantic, erotic, and real. When they finally open up to each other and make that connection, they truly find themselves. And isn’t that what love’s all about?