While the "son's best friend" trope often leans into pure scandal, Jamison uses it to explore Garrett's late-in-life discovery of his bisexuality and Kevin's long-standing, decade-long crush.
: Beyond the steam, Jamison explores the fear of rejection from family and the difficulty of navigating a relationship that could potentially "ruin" a long-standing friendship with a son. 7 Minutes in Kevin by DJ Jamison
: Garrett's journey is one of the book's highlights. His awakening to his attraction to men is handled with care, moving from hesitation to a profound realization that he was simply waiting for the right person: Kevin. While the "son's best friend" trope often leans
: Despite the age gap, readers from Goodreads have praised the book for avoiding "daddy/boy" dynamics. Instead, it focuses on mutual emotional support, with Kevin even joining Garrett on his three-week trucking trips. Why It Works for Blog Readers His awakening to his attraction to men is