Prophet’s Pass by Chapman Brown

Prophet’s Pass by Chapman Brown
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short story (112 pages)
Other: M/M, Anal Play
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Fern

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Aiden might be a big-wig journalist, covering the political scene in DC and even getting to speak to the highest people in the country – but he had never forgotten his roots and where he came from. Out one night clubbing with some old friends, Aiden bumps into a seriously interesting man, but circumstances have them parting and Aiden didn’t even know his name. When Aiden travels out to Utah to cover a newly risen politician he is shocked to meet his mystery club man once again.

I found this to be an interesting and quite deeply plotted story. I was particularly pleased that Aiden and Hunter didn’t simply hook up the moment they crossed paths in a New York club and jump right into bed. While their initial meeting was brief, it helped set the scene wonderfully and I honestly feel that having much of the rest of the story – Aiden’s journalism career leading him to cover a rising politician and navigating the completely surreal state of Utah and its resident Mormons – filter down and really get the plot side of the story moving. I’ve been interested in journalism myself for a long time so seeing things through Aiden’s eyes and having the plot add a lot of depth and dimension to the story really helped guarantee my interest. So by the time Aiden and Hunter actually meet up properly and exchange more than a few words I felt the story was ripe for some romance and a lovely relationship.

Some more traditional romance readers mightn’t like that Aiden had a one-night hook up before properly meeting Hunter. Personally I didn’t mind that – it showed that Aiden wasn’t simply on the rebound from his previous break up and also that Aiden was a fairly normal, red-blooded man. I could understand though that a casual, no-strings hook up mightn’t be everyone’s cup of tea in a romance story before our two hero’s meet up. Indeed, Aiden and Hunter had chemistry a-plenty, but there were a number of obstacles in their way to the point where their emotional connection was where most of the book’s focus occurred. It wasn’t until the final quarter of the story that they actually became intimate – and so I’m not sure this low level of spice to the story will appeal to readers who like their stories strongly erotic.

Personally, I really enjoyed this story. Plot-heavy and with oodles of characterization and a number of very strong secondary characters who I found were well fleshed out, this was an interesting and vibrant read to my mind. While a little low on the steamy sex, Aiden, Hunter and Hunter’s large family were all multi-dimensional and interesting, with plenty of politics and insights into the Mormon religion. A different and rather fresh story, this was a great read and one I really enjoyed.