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Length: 130,000 words approx.
Blurb
At Cal’s funeral, Chris is completely thrown when he meets Elliot Rawlings, an artist Cal has been dating. Chris is hurt to discover that the brother he knew as straight was actually bisexual. Elliot is angry and resentful of having been kept hidden from Cal’s family.
After the funeral, a night of drinking at the bar with Cal’s friends leads to Chris and Elliot falling into bed together. The next morning, they’re overwhelmed by guilt and grief and agree to never speak of it again.
But Cal’s apartment needs to be packed up and Elliot reluctantly agrees to help Chris, as well as answer some questions about Cal’s life and their relationship. Despite their guilt and initial dislike for one another, they sort through the pieces of Cal’s life and begin to fall for each other.
Despite his best efforts to fix things, Chris’s family seems to be crumbling around him and he begins to question who he is and what his role with them is. As his feelings for Elliot grow, Chris must decide if they’re worth further damaging his fragile relationships with his friends and family.
Elliot’s rough upbringing has left him distrustful of getting close to anyone, much less another man who isn’t willing to acknowledge him in public. The odds seem stacked against Chris and Elliot, but if they can overcome them, they may be able to lay Cal’s ghost to rest, along with their own demons.
Review
My Rating - 5 Stars!
Damn! The Ghosts Between Us is a spectacular book. It's a multi-layered story that kept me up late into the night, as we're reminded that things are not always as they seem.
We meet Chris at his brother, Cal's funeral. That's where Chris meets Cal's secret boyfriend, Elliott. Chris is already struggling with Cal's death, but finding out that his brother had a whole part of himself that he never revealed to Chris hurts even more. Soon he's on an emotional journey of learning about himself, his brother, and his parents.
This is a tale of loss and recovery. It's a tale of grief and guilt. It's a tale of fear and strength. It's a tale of mistakes and regrets. It's a story of need and want. It's raw, it's real, and it will have you crying with these men at times.
There are several types of loss involved; that of a brother, a lover, a parent, and a best friend. Everyone deals with it different, but each is suffering. This is their journey of finding love when they find peace in one another.
As Chris and Elliott spend time together, they find that they are each other's peace and safety. But, it won't be easy. And there are secrets and lies between them and happiness, in addition to guilt, confusion, and fear.
I love the way in which this story is told. It's a complex tale, and it's development is fantastic. It's a sad story, with a gloomy tone, but it involves a whole lot of hope, as it's also a story of healing. The author uses a lot of flashbacks that reveal a whole lot to the reader.
One of my favorite parts is the letter. The letter gutted me, but I loved it.
Chris' family issues are a tough read, leaving the reader heartbroken. The pressure to help his family is all too present and overwhelming.
The Ghosts Between Us is an accomplished book, showing the internal struggle to find oneself. Chris has no idea who he is without his brother, and he needs to find out. Secrets have a way of putting a chasm between people, and boy does that happen. It's a stellar read that I highly recommend.
Her books range from short stories to novellas. They explore gay, bisexual, lesbian, and polyamorous romance in contemporary settings.
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