I like the series, I like the author, I like the narrators, the biggest problem was there was so much hate and judgement going on, not from the residents of the little town but from outsiders brought in by the people in authority from the town that should have known better. I've read the first 4 books in this series and while there is always some controversy about some issue, it's fairly peaceful for this little primarily gay town. The hate has been nowhere as prevalent as it is throughout this story, actually the citizens, both gay and straight, get along well. That being said...this story is about justice being served, truth being told, learning respect and to compromise. Nobel is the son of a Bible thumping father who is a southern Pastor in another little town. He picks and chooses what the Bible says and translates it to suit his own narrow-minded whims. His son, Noble has hidden his true self for thirty years. Now he's met Connor Strong, the town baker and the love of his life...and he's finished hiding. The school administration is composed of bigots and those that are loud but not in any way right. Every town has some, but it seems that Abingdon has more than its fair share. Add to this a hillbilly homophobic damaging his boyfriend Connor's bakery and Connor almost ending up in jail. It was just one thing after another! The near ending surprised me, and the last chapter made my heart sing.. Yes...There is hope for everyone. ( )