Throughout the story the author keeps the readers on their toes. Merle and Tom act on their attraction and enter into a friends with benefits relationship. At times Tom reminded me of his boss, Billy Ballew, and I had stars in my eyes as Billy is one of my favorite characters ever. There’s something about his innocence and earnestness that tugs at my heart and had me falling in love with him from beginning to end. He’s fiercely loyal (he sends money to his teen-aged sister) and has a love for dogs. He was kicked out of his home at a young age for being gay and has learned to live and make it on his own. He has a way of being funny without even realizing it and has a big heart. He’s like a gentle giant who, although a little slow, is really smart. I adore the way Tara Lain writes and describes Tom. He makes me think of fluffy kittens and puppies. I wanted to grab Tom and hug him tight and never let go. He’s not sure what to make of Tom but he’s definitely attracted to him. Merle’s friends throw him a party one night and after escaping away down to the beach Tom comes to his rescue when he’s accosted by some homophobic jerks. He’s currently working on Merle’s house and that’s how our two boys first meet. In 'Fool of Main Beach' Tom Henry is an electrician who works for Billy. See.in my opinion it’s best to read this series from the beginning. Reader’s initially meet Billy in 'Knight of Ocean Avenue', the first book in the Love in Laguna series. Merle hires Billy Ballew to renovate the house. Merle loses out to Gray and decides to buy a house in Laguna after falling in love with the beach town. In 'Prince of the Playhouse' Merle becomes close to his co-star, the wildly famous Gray Anson, and the two strike up a friendship while competing for the fabulous Ru Maitland’s affections. He wants to be taken more seriously in his craft and when he’s offered a role in the play Hamlet he jumps at the chance. He is an actor who plays a vampire on TV.

Readers first meet Merle Justice in book three, 'Prince of the Playhouse'. Book five in her Love in Laguna series, 'Fool of Main Beach' can be read as a standalone but I would highly advise you read this series in order as many beloved characters from each book are featured in this installment.

REVIEW BY: Tracy at Kimmers' Erotic Book Banter Īuthor Tara Lain has done it again with the heartwarming read, 'Fool of Main Beach'.

Fool of Main Beach by Tara Lain