The Ghosts Between Us by Brigham Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really love a hurt/comfort/healing and this was a perfect example of that trope.

Chris, having always looked up to his younger brother, Cal, is devastated at his funeral. Soon after, he realizes that his relationship with his brother wasn't at all what he thought and he's reeling from all of the questions and dishonesty surrounding his new found information.

Elliot loved Cal, but after six months of dating, he wanted more than just being his dirty little secret. And then suddenly, there was no time left. He was mad at the funeral. No one knew him there and seeing Chris for the first time brought back so many memories of Cal.

Neither of them could stay away from each other long and their odd friendship morphed into more.

Just reading this story was so interesting to me. The dynamic between Chris and Elliot and Cal was overwhelming at times. Everything they felt and worried about was so real. All of the questions... how much is he thinking of Cal instead of me? Gah. I loved how Brigham Vaughn just layed it all out there and forced the two to pick up the pieces.

Told solely from Chris's POV, I kind of wanted to get in Elliot's head a bit more. He was so much the typical brooding artist, but then he had this whole other side where he was funny and sweet and romantic.

Honestly, they were perfect for each other. There was an ensemble cast of friends and family that really left you raw, as a reader, and added so much to the story. I loved the story, the emotions, the feelings and the ending.

This is a great story and I'm excited to know it's just the start of a series that I can't wait to dive in to!

*Galley copy generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Cross posted to http://gaybook.reviews/ *

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