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Today's book was Into Deep Waters by Kaje Harper.
I read this book a long time ago, but it has remained one of my favorites.
Daniel and Jacob first met during WWII, back when they were teenagers. Daniel was drawn to Jacob the first time he saw him on the deck of their ship. They become friends and that friendship turns into more. Together, they struggle to survive the war and it's aftermath. Their relationship started during a period where gay relationships faced tremendous challenges. Being gay at that time was completely not tolerated. We see them face the challenges of having a romantic relationship, as well as trying to survive the war. As they delve into a physical relationship, they have to learn together about gay sex, as neither as been with a man before. The scenes are real and tender.
The author does a fantastic job of creating a believable war story. You will feel the fear, stress and anguish that war brings. That said, the story focuses on Daniel and Jacob's experiences and how they viewed what was happening around them. There are parts of their story that are upsetting and difficult to read. But their relationship is very emotional and very realistic.
Through their story, we see some of the challenges they face during the years, as the book covers a span of more 60 years. We see the hardship of one man returning home while his loved one is still away at war. We see the difficulties of post war life. And we see them overwhelmed by gay marriage being allowed.
Overall, I fell in love with Daniel and Jacob. Their relationship is very real and very powerful. They are funny and their relationship is full of sexy moments. Their life together is a very heartwarming story . Their story made me think, cry, smile, laugh and think some more. That is truly the goal of a wonderful story.
Of course, I gave it 5 stars out of 5 stars!
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