The Good Fight (The Good Fight, #1)

Sep 15, 2012 Serena Yates rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m

Every once in a while a book comes along that has me fascinated not only because it is well written, meticulously researched, about interesting characters, and deeply touching emotionally, but also because it contains a story that needs to be told. "The Good Fight", as the name already implies, is such a book. Two very special men meet and then unite in a fight for justice which, to be honest, should not even have to be fought.

What am I talking about? One of the two main characters in this book...more Every once in a while a book comes along that has me fascinated not only because it is well written, meticulously researched, about interesting characters, and deeply touching emotionally, but also because it contains a story that needs to be told. "The Good Fight", as the name already implies, is such a book. Two very special men meet and then unite in a fight for justice which, to be honest, should not even have to be fought.

What am I talking about? One of the two main characters in this book is a Native American, and his niece and nephew were taken by the state and put into foster care when his sister died. Yes, the children needed to be taken care of until he could travel to be with them. But – foster care is not intended to be permanent, and yet, child services do everything in their power to keep the kids away from their uncle. As always, money is involved, and the situation just made me angry. The fact that this is only one of many such stories of injustice and the "white" establishment still working against the interests of Native Americans makes me furious.

Jerry works as an IT consultant, developing websites and complex web-based applications. He likes working on his own, has enough projects to keep him more than busy, and moving back to Sioux Falls when his grandfather got sick was the best thing he ever did. Now that his grandfather has died, he focuses on work and soon has enough to hire help. When he does, his life changes. One of the men he hires opens his eyes to a whole new world of social injustice, and being the man he is, always doing the right thing, Jerry jumps in to help. As he slowly falls for John, he gets involved on an emotional level as well, and I loved how steadfast, loyal, and supportive he is of his new lover.

John/Akecheta is only looking for work, but finds so much more when he accepts the job offer from John. He is very quiet and withdrawn until you get to know him, or until his ability to take care of his niece and nephew are questioned. Then he gets very intense and I loved how he is not afraid to show his emotions, be they happy ones or signs of extreme frustration at a system that will not let him win. When he decides to fight, with John's help and encouragement, I cheered him along all the way. Seeing him stand up for himself and his rights, and enlist others to support him, was wonderful and very satisfying to watch.

Andrew Grey has taken on the telling of a socially important story with this book. He makes the issue clear, treats the implications with care and sensitivity, and, hopefully, will make every single reader realize that not everything is as just as it seems in one of he most advanced nations on this planet. That even in the early 21st century such blatant mismanagement of an entire people's interests is even still possible infuriates and saddens me in equal measure. Thank you, Andrew, for taking on this subject, and for giving this issue your time, and these people a voice. I certainly hope you will continue adding stories to this one, making this a series which can help readers be more informed about a form of social injustice most people are not even aware of.

Suppression and discrimination is never right, and if you want to find out more, handed to you in the form of an interesting story full of amazing characters, please buy and read this book. I think it is well worth every cent you spend on it, and every minute of your reading time will be well invested!

NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.(less)

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Sep 08, 2012 Veronica / V rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

What wonderful story, there were issues about Racism, Bigotry and also about Native American children placed in foster care under questionable circumstances.

This book was an invaluable source of information, and I was shocked at my ignorance, I didn't have any idea what those Native American children and their families are going through, it really broke my heart.
The romantic part of the story as always, it was beautiful.
This Author for sure knows how to write a love story.

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Sep 23, 2012 Sagajo rated it 3 of 5 stars

+1 because of the serious topic, but the characters feel very flat.

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Mar 30, 2013 Julie Ramsey rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: done

The Good Fight- Andrew Grey

Jerry Lincoln is a man with a past that he is not proud of and is still haunted by it. He moves to Sioux Falls to take care of his Granpa. Within six months he dies. The rest of his family has turned their backs on him because he is Gay. Thankfully he meets two fantastic men who basically adopt him and give him much need acceptance and support. Jerry works from his home as an IT Consultant. When more works comes his way he needs to hire help. With the help of his frien...more

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Jan 27, 2013 Macky rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is classic Andrew Grey doing what he does best, providing us with a mix of a sweet, tender love story with a ' lost cause/helpless situation ' plot line.

In this novel he highlights, yet again, another injustice against a proud nation whose heritage and dignity have been cruely taken away from them over the years by the stupid prejudices and greed of the so called ' white ' race - I swear to god sometimes I'm ashamed to be one of them!

I'm not one for rehashing the story in a review , the boo...more

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Oct 29, 2012 Gabbi rated it 5 of 5 stars

I’m a huge fan of Andrew Grey’s books. I love how Mr. Grey really gets to the heart and soul of his characters while still writing compelling and beautiful love stories. I admit I’ve never read an Andrew Grey book I didn’t like and in The Good Fight, he once again swept me up into the lives of his amazing characters and the road they travel to find happiness together.

The blurb does an outstanding job at describing the story, so I won’t rehash a lot of it. Jerry isn’t looking for love, but he fin...more I’m a huge fan of Andrew Grey’s books. I love how Mr. Grey really gets to the heart and soul of his characters while still writing compelling and beautiful love stories. I admit I’ve never read an Andrew Grey book I didn’t like and in The Good Fight, he once again swept me up into the lives of his amazing characters and the road they travel to find happiness together.

The blurb does an outstanding job at describing the story, so I won’t rehash a lot of it. Jerry isn’t looking for love, but he finds it when he meets John. There is an immediate attraction as well as an emotional pull between them as well as a bond that neither man can deny. Jerry is a very likeable hero with a heart of gold. He lives in his grandfather’s home, whom he loved dearly, and has two very close friends that he really looks out for. Being gay in a small town, hasn’t helped his love life, so Jerry has his business and his friends to focus on.

Jerry’s one-man company is really starting to take off, so his friend talks him into hiring some help. This prospect both excites and frightens Jerry, but he decides to take the bull by the horns and go for it. Soon, he has a few applicants to interview, and although he’s really impressed by the first applicant, he’s simply blown away when a handsome Native American man comes in to interview for the job. From the first moment they meet, Jerry is immediately fascinated with the man, John. John is smart, sexy and is eager and determined to better himself. Although Jerry wants to hire him, he’s a little concerned that his attraction he feels for John will get in the way of his work ethics, so he decides to hire someone else. When he gets a big job, Jerry goes against his instincts and decides to hire two employees and one of them is John.

As Jerry and John start working together, he soon learns that John’s sister has been killed and his nephew and niece are now in the foster care system. Because the state gets more funding for Native American children, they come up with every excuse in the book to keep John from getting the children back. As Jerry and John continue to become closer and give into the attraction and emotional pull they have for one another, John’s fight to get the children back, soon becomes Jerry’s fight too, and together they are determined to right was has been wronged and get the children back to where they belong…with John.

I loved this book! Both Jerry and John are amazing heroes that live and breathe off of the written page. I also appreciated how honorable both men were and even though John is determined to live off of the reservation and make a life for himself and for his niece and nephew, he still has a deep drive to improve the lives of others and do what he can to give his people a chance to make better life for themselves.

The story itself is smoothly told and kept me on the edge of my seat until I finished the book. There are some twists and turns in the plot, and because it’s so character driven it made this book of my favorite Andrew Grey stories. Mr. Grey is not afraid for his characters to deal with any adversity thrown their way, and yet they are still able to have real human reactions and emotions as they go through it. I loved how even though both Jerry and John are strong and capable men who could easily fight any battle on their own, but together they are truly a force to be reckoned with.

I also appreciate how each sex scene was written as if the two characters really loved each other. With each touch and caress, they were able to truly express their feelings for one another. Not only were they sizzling hot, they also have a true beautifulness about them that made me feel like Jerry and John were truly making love. Yet, even though they were plentiful, the love making itself did not take over the story; instead it just enhanced the feelings and relationship between these two amazing characters.

If you haven’t read a book written by Andrew Grey, this would be a wonderful book to start with. I must warn you though, once you start reading his work, you’ll truly become addicted to this author and you’ll definitely want to read this entire works. If you are looking for a well-written, beautifully told love story that will leave you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart, The Good Fight is definitely the book for you. Highly Recommended!

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Oct 29, 2012 Top 2 Bottom Reviews Interviews and More rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I’m a huge fan of Andrew Grey’s books. I love how Mr. Grey really gets to the heart and soul of his characters while still writing compelling and beautiful love stories. I admit I’ve never read an Andrew Grey book I didn’t like and in The Good Fight, he once again swept me up into the lives of his amazing characters and the road they travel to find happiness together.

The blurb does an outstanding job at describing the story, so I won’t rehash a lot of it. J...more http://top2bottomreviews.wordpress.com/

I’m a huge fan of Andrew Grey’s books. I love how Mr. Grey really gets to the heart and soul of his characters while still writing compelling and beautiful love stories. I admit I’ve never read an Andrew Grey book I didn’t like and in The Good Fight, he once again swept me up into the lives of his amazing characters and the road they travel to find happiness together.

The blurb does an outstanding job at describing the story, so I won’t rehash a lot of it. Jerry isn’t looking for love, but he finds it when he meets John. There is an immediate attraction as well as an emotional pull between them as well as a bond that neither man can deny. Jerry is a very likeable hero with a heart of gold. He lives in his grandfather’s home, whom he loved dearly, and has two very close friends that he really looks out for. Being gay in a small town, hasn’t helped his love life, so Jerry has his business and his friends to focus on.

Jerry’s one-man company is really starting to take off, so his friend talks him into hiring some help. This prospect both excites and frightens Jerry, but he decides to take the bull by the horns and go for it. Soon, he has a few applicants to interview, and although he’s really impressed by the first applicant, he’s simply blown away when a handsome Native American man comes in to interview for the job. From the first moment they meet, Jerry is immediately fascinated with the man, John. John is smart, sexy and is eager and determined to better himself. Although Jerry wants to hire him, he’s a little concerned that his attraction he feels for John will get in the way of his work ethics, so he decides to hire someone else. When he gets a big job, Jerry goes against his instincts and decides to hire two employees and one of them is John.

As Jerry and John start working together, he soon learns that John’s sister has been killed and his nephew and niece are now in the foster care system. Because the state gets more funding for Native American children, they come up with every excuse in the book to keep John from getting the children back. As Jerry and John continue to become closer and give into the attraction and emotional pull they have for one another, John’s fight to get the children back, soon becomes Jerry’s fight too, and together they are determined to right was has been wronged and get the children back to where they belong…with John.

I loved this book! Both Jerry and John are amazing heroes that live and breathe off of the written page. I also appreciated how honorable both men were and even though John is determined to live off of the reservation and make a life for himself and for his niece and nephew, he still has a deep drive to improve the lives of others and do what he can to give his people a chance to make better life for themselves.

The story itself is smoothly told and kept me on the edge of my seat until I finished the book. There are some twists and turns in the plot, and because it’s so character driven it made this book of my favorite Andrew Grey stories. Mr. Grey is not afraid for his characters to deal with any adversity thrown their way, and yet they are still able to have real human reactions and emotions as they go through it. I loved how even though both Jerry and John are strong and capable men who could easily fight any battle on their own, but together they are truly a force to be reckoned with.

I also appreciate how each sex scene was written as if the two characters really loved each other. With each touch and caress, they were able to truly express their feelings for one another. Not only were they sizzling hot, they also have a true beautifulness about them that made me feel like Jerry and John were truly making love. Yet, even though they were plentiful, the love making itself did not take over the story; instead it just enhanced the feelings and relationship between these two amazing characters.

If you haven’t read a book written by Andrew Grey, this would be a wonderful book to start with. I must warn you though, once you start reading his work, you’ll truly become addicted to this author and you’ll definitely want to read this entire works. If you are looking for a well-written, beautifully told love story that will leave you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart, The Good Fight is definitely the book for you. Highly Recommended!

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Oct 26, 2012 Sophia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-romance

Sometimes you get a hold of a story that strikes you profoundly above what you were expecting. I picked up this story because of the premise: inter-racial romance and a custody battle. When I read the last page, I found myself smiling from the satisfaction of having read a good strong heart-warming story.

Jerry Lincoln is a successful computer programer and software designer (and if I got that part about what he does wrong forgive me because I have no clue when it comes to careers with computers)...more Sometimes you get a hold of a story that strikes you profoundly above what you were expecting. I picked up this story because of the premise: inter-racial romance and a custody battle. When I read the last page, I found myself smiling from the satisfaction of having read a good strong heart-warming story.

Jerry Lincoln is a successful computer programer and software designer (and if I got that part about what he does wrong forgive me because I have no clue when it comes to careers with computers) who has recently moved back to Sioux Falls from San Francisco to care for an ailing grandfather. His business is contractual so even after the death of his grandfather he stays on and works out of his home. Jerry has two good friends who keep him from becoming almost a hermit and one of them is a fun schemer who only wants to see Jerry happy.

Jerry's business has taken off and now he needs to hire some help. And so into his life walks John Black Raven. Jerry finds himself struggling with his attraction for the guy he has just hired. There is so much about John that fascinates Jerry and it is not long before John proves that he finds Jerry interesting too.

But John has a problem and he finally trusts Jerry with it. John was made the guardian of his deceased sister's children, but before he could get there the state took guardianship and put the kids in foster care. John has spend months doing everything he can to get them back and now despairs of even seeing them again. That's were Jerry steps in and starts to help John fight the system. And stop fighting his feelings for John.

While they work on computer projects and work to get the kids back Jerry and John also work to build a relationship. Can Jerry get past the wounds he received in the past to trust in what he has now with John and can their tender new relationship survive the stress of a guardianship battle?

The story is told completely from Jerry's point of view. It is a gentle story where the plot is character driven. Jerry is refreshingly average in appearance, extremely computer savvy, but gun shy about getting into a relationship. John is handsome, but broody. It was enjoyable watching them learn how to make a relationship work.

Because of the character-driven plot, the characters being well-written and likable (or hate-able in the case of the villains) was vastly important. Jerry and John were both captured nicely in writing, but the other secondary characters were not just 2-D backdrops. Bryce, the older gay couple whose names escape me, John's mom, the bigoted and nosy next door neighbor were all great. I was a softy for Bryce. He was so exuberant, but kind.

Some things in the book made an impression on me because of my own background (funny how the reader's background is just as important when they read a story as anything the author can actually write into the story) like how Jerry is the voice of thoughts that I've had from time to time about something I call 'reverse-discrimination'. I loved how the author handled the volatile subject matter where the two races rubbed together and even different people think about two different sexual orientations. Jerry was a shining example of why its not good to generalize about individuals. Jerry truly was sensitive and caring while judging his fellow man based on character and actions not other factors.
Another thing that made an impression was the reason John was having to fight for guardianship of his sister's children. I am not naive about the government social welfare system, but I was appalled at the very idea that children were being removed from their homes and families just so a program could receive more funding. I really want to believe that this situation was put here for the purpose of the story, but I suspect that isn't the case. And that social worker was truly a monster -dealt with these types to in my last job so I know there are some out there like her.

I recommend this story to those who enjoy m/m contemporary romance where the battle is not fought with weapons, but courage and friendship.(less)

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Sep 02, 2012 Aine Massie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

The Good Fight is the story of Jerry, an IT geek (a most loving description I assure you), and John, a Native American man that is fighting for his niece and nephew.

The Good Fight is told in 1st POV, which I love! There is so much to this story that I don’t know where to start, lol. Jerry is convinced to hire new employees to help him with his IT company and meets John – sparks fly. But, Jerry works hard to be a good boss and not overstep until John decides to push. John has a problem though, he...more

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Sep 12, 2012 Sandra rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, contemporary-romance, nook-lent

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This was good. I liked Jerry, although I was a little disappointed when I realized we weren't going to see John's POV as well. I liked these guys in general, as well as together. It was disturbing and eye opening to learn of some of the troubles that Native Americans still go through in this country. Aside from the romance, I was glad they focused mainly on the kid side-plot. When Jerry went into what made him le...more Is it bad when I start recognizing cover models? These are the same guys as:

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This was good. I liked Jerry, although I was a little disappointed when I realized we weren't going to see John's POV as well. I liked these guys in general, as well as together. It was disturbing and eye opening to learn of some of the troubles that Native Americans still go through in this country. Aside from the romance, I was glad they focused mainly on the kid side-plot. When Jerry went into what made him leave San Fransisco (view spoiler) I thought that his previous life would resurface. Although I was glad it didn't, it was so convoluted and kind of random that I felt that they needed to address it again in some way or elaborate.

One random thing that bothered me... Jerry makes a point of joking about how there are about 4 gay guys in Sioux falls. So it seems a little unrealistic that he just happens to hire someone who's gay and (view spoiler) who is also gay. Pretty big coincidence. (view spoiler)

I think the thing that kept this from being a 5 star for me was the dialogue. When I'm reading, I imagine a RL person actually saying the things the characters are saying, so when it feels awkward or unnatural that is a bit of a pet peeve for me. For the most part this wasn't a problem, and the sex scenes were hot with a little dirty talk. But some of the "My Warrior" stuff got to be a little too much for me and just started to feel weird. Although the ending was sweet, it went a little overboard on the no-seriously-I-love-you-SO-MUCH!!! We get it. (view spoiler)(less)

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Oct 12, 2012 orannia rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Three and a half stars. I know such a rating probably seems harsh, but I am really on the fence with this book. The premise was both fascinating and heart-breaking - to prevent children from being with their family simply for monetary gain is abhorrent. So John's struggle to gain custody of his niece and nephew had me glued to the page. I also loved the insight into the bonds of family. What didn't work for me so much was John and Jerry's relationship. It just felt...two-dimensional. Because the...more Three and a half stars. I know such a rating probably seems harsh, but I am really on the fence with this book. The premise was both fascinating and heart-breaking - to prevent children from being with their family simply for monetary gain is abhorrent. So John's struggle to gain custody of his niece and nephew had me glued to the page. I also loved the insight into the bonds of family. What didn't work for me so much was John and Jerry's relationship. It just felt...two-dimensional. Because the book is written in the first person from Jerry's POV I never got to experience what John was thinking and/or feeling. But to honest I felt like I very rarely got to experience what Jerry was thinking or feeling. There was no 'why'. Both men got to 'I love you' within 4 months. Getting to 'I love you' (and moving in together with children in tow) is a pet peeve of mine, as I prefer a more slowly developing relationship, so I try not to hold it against a book when it makes an appearance. As I tried to do with this book. But to do that I needed to know why Jerry was in love with John. And I definitely needed John to articulate verbally (since we didn't have his POV) why he loved Jerry. I needed to be told...but I wasn't. Which is frustrating, because the rest of the book was filled with telling me everything about what was going on. It felt like a step-by-step guide to their live rather than a living, breathing, organic showing of their life. Which is what I need from a book. I need to be involved, invested. And I wasn't. Not in John and Jerry's relationship anyway.

Another small frustration was Jerry's past relationship/brush with the mob. At one point in the story he wakes up from a nightmare with the name of his ex-lover (who was in the Mob) - Carlos - on his lips. And then the next day feels like he was being watched. For a minute I thought the author was going to bring back Carlos for a suspense subplot and was all but screaming 'No' at the book. The author didn't, for which I was very glad, but...why throw those red herrings in there when they didn't lead anywhere? Which leads me to another small frustration. Jerry hires both John and another man, Bryce, when he expands his small business. Both are gay. Then at the end of the book the social worker was gay. And although at one point Jerry worried about holding hands with John in public, he came out to both John and Bryce without even thinking about it. It just felt...slightly contradictory.

So, you're probably wondering why, with all my issues, I rated the book as I did. It read well. It had a fascinating and heart-breaking premise that was well executed by the author. I just don't think the author's writing style works for me, but that is down to me - I need to be far more in the characters' heads and have a clear understanding of their motivations.(less)

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Sep 23, 2012 Michael rated it 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderful....wonderful eyeopening story! I LOVE Andrew Grey. He is such a great writer. This story deals with the government taking native American children away from their families and putting them in foster homes all for the sake of money. It seems that the state gets more money for native Americans than for other children and it is very difficult to get them back. The story revolves around Jerry Lincoln and John Black Raven as they meet, become close friends and fall in love. John is t...more

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Mar 12, 2013 Jo * Smut-Dickted * rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, to-read-kindle, native-american, read-on-kindle

I've really enjoyed this series so far. Growing up next to the Sioux reservations this book has far greater meaning to me than some others. Having been to the reservations and seen firsthand what can happen I'm glad to see a MM book that takes a look at some of the problems. I always feel like it is a forgotten community - with little focus and visibility in the wider world of the diversity that makes up the U.S. I liked both characters and really enjoyed John - as much for his quiet strength as...more

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Sep 08, 2012 Siobhan Muir rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is a great love story, one I would recommend to anyone. I read it entirely in one sitting because the characters were strong and I could easily identify with them. It brought up real issues that have been plaguing the Native Americans in this country for decades and addressed not only the prejudices of race, but also of sex. I could see this story becoming a Lifetime movie as it was full of love, persistence, and the importance of family. The only thing that kept this from being a 5 star re...more

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Sep 23, 2012 Kaje Harper rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m

This is a story about both love and injustice. The romance between Jerry and John is both sweet and hot, but the story of how the custody of Native American children becomes a pawn in a game of greed for public dollars is even more involving. John's niece and nephew remain in foster care, bringing in money to the Social Services, while John is made to jump through hoop after hoop to prove he should be given custody. Jerry's willingness to give whatever help he can, and even more, his inability t...more

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Sep 18, 2012 Sandym rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m

This was such a wonderful read. Mr. Grey does an outstanding job depicting the despicable act of what many of us consider legalized child stealing. One would think that in this day and age, it wouldn't be allowed, let along condoned by a governing body. It's just nothing less than criminal. I guess you can tell that this book truly moved me.

The relationship between Jerry and John is so sweet, loving and caring it put me in my happy place. Smooth and easy flowed into hot and steamy seamlessly.

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Sep 23, 2012 Andrea rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: for-review, favorites

4.5/5

In The Good Fight I got to peek into the life of John Black Raven. Not surprisingly, he does encounter discrimination as a Native American. I expected to read about the commonly known problems of poverty on reservations, lack of job opportunities and the loss of culture and traditions. I was surprised when the author tackled a problem I knew nothing about, the politics of Child Services in South Dakota removing Native American children from their homes and the almost-insurmountable obstacl...more

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Nov 03, 2012 J9 rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm, contemporary, 2012-reads

Originally Reviewed for The Book Vixen

Tender and sensitive MM romance but the first person narration shortchanged the characters.

This is a very tender, emotional romance. Jerry has so much love to bestow on someone and John is his perfect match. I liked Jerry’s self-determination and commitment to living his life on his terms. It was impossible not to root for Jerry.

I also like the setting of South Dakota. Being a city girl I’m always intrigued by small town life in American’s heartland and thi...more

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Feb 10, 2013 Elizabetta marked it as 2-read-next-1

Shelves: geek-nerd, bingo-round-6, zodiac-2013, free-have

It's Peter from 'Shattered Glass'!!! This alone makes me want this book right now. how shallow am I.

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Sep 23, 2012 Dani Elle rated it 5 of 5 stars

amazing story I couldnt stop reading
I loved the whole family thing the gentle way their relation came to appear. The caring and tenderness and the beautiful family sense
all written in this story
I waited for this book to come out as i do on most of the books andrew writes . And it was so worth it
I waited till i had enough time to read it in one of two go's
It is wonderful and every story that comes from this authors hand has his own unique perspect , an unique point of view
Like the characters...more

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Mar 25, 2013 Chris Cox rated it 3 of 5 stars

The Good Fight is my first book by Andrew Grey and it won't be the last.

Personal preference makes me wish for a bit more emotional reaction between the two protagonists, but Mr. Grey seems to have a style that shows emotion through story action rather than through character interaction, at least in this book.

The love story is based Sexual tension that evolves into a working relationship, friendship and then into love. The story is tightly and realistically written and the love scenes are both...more

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Mar 05, 2013 Meggie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: family, romance

How could I overlook a gem of a story like this, I have no idea. Here we have a really warm romantic story. The main storyline circles around love, children,family and everything else what's important in life. I liked both MC's, their romance developed slowly but firmly. Jerry, the main character, is really warm, caring good hearted person. I'm glad he met John Black Raven just at the right time, that's when John need all the help he could get. And love wasn't far away. Anyway I wont be poetic,...more

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Sep 09, 2012 Deja Dei rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: brilliant, interesting-profession, interesting-setting

This book is clearly very well researched and gives a lot of interesting detail throughout, and on a topic most people probably don't even know exists. I didn't, and honestly it makes me sick to learn this is true. Very well portrayed in the book without lapsing into being overly preachy or political, much more a description of how this policy is hurting the people involved. You can really feel what these characters are going through, their hopelessness and frustration, but they don't give up. I...more

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Dec 21, 2012 Jill rated it 4 of 5 stars

I’ll read anything Andrew Grey writes. I just love his work. This one was pretty good. I enjoyed reading it, but I wasn’t transfixed by the story. I’m not sure what the difference was, and for all I know it could have been me. The story was well thought out and presented. Jerry is a computer consultant who needs to hire help in his fledgling company. He hires two men, one of which is John (Akecheta) Black Raven. Jerry and John are attracted to each other and from there the romance blossoms. To a...more

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Mar 23, 2013 Barb ~rede-2-read~ rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, read-2013, to-re-read

This was an amazing story. It wasn't just a romance. It was a statement about the foster care system for Native American children in South Dakota. The author's style wasn't preachy or controversial, but he made his point subtly through telling the tale of John Black Raven, a young man fighting the system to gain custody of his niece and nephew after his sister dies suddenly. John is just starting in his career as a computer programmer, having been hired by Jerry Lincoln, a web designer who recen...more

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Mar 12, 2013 Aimee rated it 4 of 5 stars

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A sweet and light-hearted read despite the serious topic. Gave me the warm fuzzies, and I'll be reading this again when I'm in a mellow mood.

It was eye-opening, learning about the treatment of Native American children by the government. For that, I give a lot of credit to the author for choosing to tackle such a serious topic and raise awareness about the prejudices and injustices Native Americans face.

The main conflict of the story was John's fight to gain back custody over his niece and neph...more

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Mar 07, 2013 mw138 rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Jerry Lincoln, a self-employed computer programmer, is pretty overwhelmed with work. His small business has more work than he can handle, so he sets out to hire an associate to help lessen the workload. After a rigorous interview process, he settles on two candidates, Bryce and Akecheta (John) Raven Black, a gorgeous Native American who grew up on a nearby reservation, but left for a better life. When even more work comes Jerry's way, he decides to hire both men. However, this slightly troubles...more

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Oct 11, 2012 Nikyta rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I really loved this book. It's definitely a feel good read that I know I'll reread when I'm in the mood for a pick-me-up.

Jerry is a pretty mellow guy. He has his own computer programming business and hires John and Bryce when he needs more help. Almost immediately he's attracted to John but he doesn't want to jeopardize their new working arrangements. John is in a bit of a jam, though. He's trying to get custody of his niece and nephew but South Dakota is essentially holding them hostage and mak...more

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Mar 23, 2013 Sara rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I think the things I like best about Grey's books is the inner dialogue of the characters. Makes me believe these people are real. And makes you feel for whatever they are going through. Laugh with them, be sad when they struggle, be joyful when they have a triumph.
I also get a good sense of the environment these characters live in. The descriptions of the towns and house are first rate, always does a great job of immersing me in the story.

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Sep 08, 2012 JoAnn rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Just finished The Good Fight by Andrew Grey and have to say that I loved it. I enjoy all of Andrew Grey's books but this one is now at the top of my along with Boottled Up.

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