Falling Into Me

Michael Holloway Perronne
Chances Press (2007)
ISBN 9780977050666  
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (1/07)


“Falling Into Me” follows “A Time Before Me.” Having enjoyed the first book so much, I could not wait to get into the second one. The characters in both stories are so well developed that they have a family kind of feel to them and it is a pleasure to be able to “visit with them” again. I was not disappointed. “Falling Into Me” stands well upon its own, so you do not have to read the other one first, but both stories are so good, you will want to.

This story takes place over ten years after the first one ended. Mason has now moved to San Francisco and is enjoying a good life and relationship there. When his old friend from high school, Billy Harris, shows up he manages to stir things up for Mason. Mason finally seems to have gotten over his crush on Billy; however, he has to learn a hard lesson about what kind of friend Billy really is. Mason’s eyes are opened right before he takes a trip to New Orleans for his Aunt Savannah’s wedding. His relationship with his boyfriend ends abruptly and Mason takes his best friend Katie to New Orleans with him instead of his ex. While he is there, he re-encounters Joey who was really his first love. Mason has a chance to make amends, and when a family tragedy strikes, it brings them even closer.

“Falling Into Me” is a great book to curl up with and enjoy a good read. I just wish that it had been longer. There are some valuable points about growing up and relationships that are made in this story which could apply to all of our lives, no matter what our ethnic background or sexual orientation is. This is really a great story. I hope that there will be another one to follow!

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