Frigid
by J. Lynn
Frigid is a
delightful story about two best friends, Kyler and Syd, who secretly love each
other. Initially, we experience Syd’s longing, her strong desire to be
romantically involve with Kyler. She accepts and loves him as a friend, as a
companion; but Syd wants “more”! She inwardly agonizes over his womanizing, and
his promiscuity; however, Kyler is Kyler, good and bad. On the other hand,
Kyler, an extremely attractive,
“hott” guy enjoys the company of many women, has frequent one-night
stands, and treats Syd as a sister. He places Syd on a pedestal, overprotects
her, for he feels that no
guy is good enough for Syd, including himself!
The sexual tension heightens when Syd and Kyler spend several days alone at Kyler’s family ski cabin. During their annual ski trip, a massive snowstorm hits, separating Syd and Kyler from their college friends, and they find themselves stranded at the cabin. Together, they spend several days surviving the storm without heat and electricity as well as protecting themselves from an elusive assailant.
Even though Kyler is an epic womanizer, I really like him.
He is confident, self-reliant, possessive, sexy, charming, and patient.
He refuses to make any
emotional commitments, except with Syd. They share an unusual exclusive bond
that Kyler will secure, no matter what. Syd is different, unique, and perfect. Although
Kyler shows an uncanny possessiveness and a controlled jealousy toward Syd, he
refuses to acknowledge any romantic feelings that he may have for her. He knows
and accepts who he is, and he is not good enough for her. She deserves better.
As a result, Kyler fears that Syd may leave him, abandon their friendship for a
guy who can love her appropriately; someone who does not “behave badly”.
“That
she would get fed up with me—with the girls, the partying, the whatever--discover
that she was a thousand times better off without me, and walk out of my life. And
it was going to happen eventually. I knew it. (Kyler)"
Nevertheless, Kyler “behaves badly” because he feels he
cannot have Syd. He camouflages his pain, the unattainable, by living the
“player” lifestyle; sex with multiple women. Once he realizes that (despite his
disappointing behavior) Syd is in love him and accepts him, the real, the genuine
Kyler emerges; emotional, contented, amorous, and affectionate. He is committed
to her. She can trust him!
Kyler does not seem to have any morals or standards; but he
does. I respect Kyler, the way he epitomizes his
connection with Syd. Actually, he gets angry when Syd tries to “cheapen” their
relationship when she suggests a sexual one-night stand. They have an awesome,
authentic, distinct and rare friendship, and he knows it!
“I
shouldn’t have let it get as far as it did, because that’s not going to happen. That’s
not we’re about. And we’re never going to be about that. (Kyler)”
Overall, a predictable, but entertaining read!
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