In the wrong hands, a story about a tough football coach realizing he is gay could be a cliché'-riddled mess. With Arvin's trademark wit and considerable talent as a writer, "Simple Men" comes off more like a gay version of a John Hughes romantic comedy, full of familiar but quirky characters dealing with realistic but unusual situations. The secondary story, of two of Chip's football players also accepting their sexuality, is the icing on this well-written, entertaining treat, and the slightly madcap ending will leave you smiling for days. Arvin scores another touchdown...Read the full review.

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars]

Readers will get an interesting story with Simple Men by Eric Arvin. The characters are strongly written and the story has enough twists and turns to keep the reader’s attention. Read the full review.

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars]

There is a captivating sweetness to this story that accompanies the fun. By the time I completed reading Simple Men, not only did I feel like had been entertained in style, but I genuinely cared for all of the characters as if they were personal friends of mine. Mr. Arvin has a winner here – a story told with wit and intelligence that cannot possibly fail to deliver a smile along with its happily-ever-after. Read the full review.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars]