Physical Connection: The Physical Series Book 4, Sierra Hill

Two men and one sizzling attraction.  Mark is an excellent surgeon, Eli is an excellent nurse.  Working closely with one another is a double-edged sword, though.  They work well together and that connection is beginning to spill over into some forbidden thoughts.  Well, forbidden to Mark.  Not only is he concerned about their working relationship, but he's not ready to face the questions regarding his sexuality.  Eli has no such qualms.  He's been out since high school and despite his unfortunate past he's got a happy life and loves what he does.  But getting to know the sexy doctor could definitely make things better.

I liked each of these men overall.  There were some inconsistencies, dramatics, cowardice, and impulsive moments that I wasn't a fan of, but I did find the men a good match for one another when they finally got on the same page.  Together they had some intense chemistry and when the ending was really worth getting to.

Mark's coming out, or lack thereof rather, had more to do with being afraid than timing.  He was so sure everyone in his life would turn their backs on him because of one person he knew of in his circle that had a tragic end.  Then when he chose his two best friends to come out to he mentioned that he knew one of them would only be mad that he hadn't shared this part of himself earlier.  He was also a fairly dramatic person in his head.  But he was earnest and trying to be everything to everyone and I can't really fault him for that.  Everyone should be given a chance to come out when and how they choose.

Eli was easier for me to like from the start but probably because he was more clear about who he was and what he wanted.  That didn't mean he was without frustrating moments.  His immature and impulsive reaction to Mark's reassertion of his expectations was disappointing but I wasn't expecting him to reflect so hard and so honestly about it.  We get an idea of his past before this happens and it apparently touched a little too close to that hot button for him to react better.  Yet it's the way he apologizes, the sincerity behind each of his words and sentiments that makes me forgive him.

So in a short story we got to see two men that were surprisingly well-described and had sufficient back story to make them believable characters and plenty of chemistry.  The ending was really the best part and smoothed out the rougher edges of immature displays, drama queen inner monologues, and inner angsting.

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