Rock Paper Scissors by Bobby Michaels is a contemporary romance.

Tom Atherton was born with a silver spoon, and he always got everything he wanted. When he was in college, he played the field fast and loose with every man he could get. It all ended when he woke up after a wild night to a girl in his bed who ended up pregnant. After doing what was always expected, Tom graduated from law school and moved to the West Coast with his son Tiger and ended up working at a private firm helping the little people, against everything his family represented. Years later, Tom’s son Tiger is very happy-go-lucky child, but Tom feels something is missing. Tom has never wanted or needed anything more until a new client, Brian Baldwin, arrives in his office. Brain wants to get a divorce from his wife for many reasons, one is that he is gay. The attraction between them is almost overwhelming and leaves Tom fighting his feelings. Tom invited Brian out to discuss his divorce, and the time they spend together fills the void in tom’s life. Tom’s son Tiger sees right through him to what he is feeling inside about Brian. In his inquisitive way, Tiger ferrets out the information and sets up a meeting between them. Will Tom and Brian find a way to make their two worlds into one? They will if one very young match maker named Tiger has his way.

Mr. Michaels has created a delightful story with fascinating characters who come to life for the reader. Tiger is a very inquisitive child who works his way into the heart of everyone that he meets. His zest for life and unfailing acceptance of everyone is delightful to see. Tom tells everyone that he is a hard bitten man, but underneath he champions every cause and person who needs his help. Brian is just coming into his own, but he is looking for a love of a lifetime and maybe even a family that he has always wanted. Together Tom and Brian could construct a love for a lifetime if they can overcome life’s difficulties with love and laughter. This is one book that you won’t want to put down until the very end. Love, laughter and a very ingenious plot make this book one that holds the reader from the very start. Thanks go to Mr. Michaels for another incredible story.

Reviewed by: Teresa