Winston Quirk by Martin Delacroix
Publisher: Torquere Press
Genre: M/M, GLBT, Historical, Erotic Romance
Length: 36 pages / 7800 words

Review Copy Received from Publisher

Summary:

When Winston Quirk, a twenty-two-year-old black man, is beaten by racist bullies on the Bahamian island of Man-O-War Cay, Dane Barger comes to his defense. Dane’s a white college professor who has prejudices of his own, but he feels a strong attraction to Winston. Does love have a chance between them? Set in 1975, Winston Quirk explores interracial love and the fears and cruelties it sometimes engenders.

This book is part of Torquere’s 2010 Charity Sip Collection. Twenty eight authors have written short fiction pieces, and have agreed to donate all proceeds of the sales of these stories to charitable organizations. Torquere Press Inc. will match the authors' donations completely.

Kathy’s Review Review:

Winston Quirk by Martin Delacroix forces Dane Barger to closely examine his prejudices and decide if he can set them aside for love.

Even though he has not been attracted to African American men in the past, Dane finds himself drawn to Winston Quirk as soon as he sees him at a community softball game. He comes to Winston’s rescue when he is attacked for being on the island after dark. After patching him up, Dane invites Winston to stay the night with him, and they share an explosive night of passion. Upon awakening the following morning, Dane is plagued with misgivings about his involvement with a black man.

Martin Delacroix handles the delicate issue of race relations in the mid 70s quite skillfully. I do not believe that Dane is racially biased. I think he is more concerned about people’s perceptions of him dating a man of color. Dane is quite honest with Winston about his doubts for their relationship but when Winston finds his life in danger, Dane shows the true strength of his character and backs him regardless of the consequences.

Winston Quirk by Martin Delacroix is a thought-provoking story. I thoroughly enjoyed this story, and I would love to see a follow up of what happens between Dane and Winston once Dance returns to FL.

Rated 5 Ravens by Kathy!

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