Nothing to Forgive by D.C. Juris
MLR Press
Science Fiction M/M
ISBN: 978-1-60820-785-5
Reviewed by Lisa




Released from the field of war where blood and death are constant Hadryk is on the way home to Planet Torbid where his longtime lover Vodwynn awaits his return.  Vodwynn isn’t expecting Hadryk yet, so maybe it would be better to stay at his brother’s home until his body is his own once more.  Explaining a pregnancy Hadryk never wanted yet was compelled to accept is a discussion he’d rather avoid, but a growing belly can’t be hidden forever.  If only Vodwynn will listen before either says something so hurtful it destroys everything.

A quick peek into an alternate world where men are impregnated plays out for readers in Nothing to Forgive.  Making the ultimate sacrifice to protect his lover a war veteran does the unexpected.  Nothing to Forgive tantalizes with a couple whose relationship is on the verge of falling apart or permanently bonding.  The only downside here is that a great premise is over too soon.