In my attempt to cover some of the attending authors for this year's GRL,
I am reviewing
Nicky James'
Long Way Home!
BLURB
It was love at first sight.
They were soulmates.
It was forever.
But they were only sixteen.
Too innocent. Too naïve.
Too ignorant about the world around them.
Besides, nothing lasts forever.
With their fairy-tale future torn to shreds, both boys need to learn to find their own way in an unforgiving world.
Gavin Buchanan is thrown into a life he didn’t want, molded to do a job he always feared. He must learn to get by, but with only his brothers in arms to lean on and secrets so deep they eat at his core every day, he struggles. How long until life in the Marine Corps turns this gentle, tender-hearted man into someone no one recognizes?
Owen Wallace is adrift and going through the motions. Every time he tries to stand tall and put the past behind him, life kicks him down. There is only so much a person can take before they turn bitter and jaded. It wasn’t supposed to be this way.
Their souls are bound to each other.
Nothing will keep them apart.
It will take time, but they just need to find their way home.
**Triggers for PTSD**
They were soulmates.
It was forever.
But they were only sixteen.
Too innocent. Too naïve.
Too ignorant about the world around them.
Besides, nothing lasts forever.
With their fairy-tale future torn to shreds, both boys need to learn to find their own way in an unforgiving world.
Gavin Buchanan is thrown into a life he didn’t want, molded to do a job he always feared. He must learn to get by, but with only his brothers in arms to lean on and secrets so deep they eat at his core every day, he struggles. How long until life in the Marine Corps turns this gentle, tender-hearted man into someone no one recognizes?
Owen Wallace is adrift and going through the motions. Every time he tries to stand tall and put the past behind him, life kicks him down. There is only so much a person can take before they turn bitter and jaded. It wasn’t supposed to be this way.
Their souls are bound to each other.
Nothing will keep them apart.
It will take time, but they just need to find their way home.
**Triggers for PTSD**
REVIEW
My Rating - 5 Stars!
Wow. Nicky James' Long Way Home is one of those special books that immediately bores it's way into my soul. I could feel every single emotion in my bones. What an amazing journey of two long lost lovers.
Gavin and Owen, two boyfriends who were separated through no choice of their own, never forget the strength of their love. Neither are ever able to truly move on. Their tale is full of excruciating pain, hurt, and angst.
This is a story of trying to live even though the life you're living isn't the one you want. It's a story of not being able to be with the other half of your soul. It's a story of trying to live when your heart is with someone you can't be with. And it's a story of no one living up to the man of your past.
Both men suffer tremendously during their years apart. Both men suffered in ways that left me gutted at times. They struggle to survive extreme loss, grief, and despair.
The writing is fantastic, with stupendously strong characters, and an emotionally complex storyline. Their story contains homophobia, family issues, and a vivid look into the horrors one sees in the marines. It's a tragically long road for these two as they try to survive after going adrift. The author explores the pain of PTSD and depression for both the one suffering, as well as their loved one.
In the end, they will find their way back to one another. And even more importantly, they will get their happy ending. But, it's a long and ugly road to get there. Definitely save this one for when you're in the mood for a deep, ugly romance.
Every single word, every single moment is well drilled into my heart. I will not be forgetting Long Way Home anytime soon. Thank you Nicky James for these spectacular men and their heart-wrenching journey. This is a new found favorite which I will be re-reading often.
Gavin and Owen, two boyfriends who were separated through no choice of their own, never forget the strength of their love. Neither are ever able to truly move on. Their tale is full of excruciating pain, hurt, and angst.
This is a story of trying to live even though the life you're living isn't the one you want. It's a story of not being able to be with the other half of your soul. It's a story of trying to live when your heart is with someone you can't be with. And it's a story of no one living up to the man of your past.
Both men suffer tremendously during their years apart. Both men suffered in ways that left me gutted at times. They struggle to survive extreme loss, grief, and despair.
The writing is fantastic, with stupendously strong characters, and an emotionally complex storyline. Their story contains homophobia, family issues, and a vivid look into the horrors one sees in the marines. It's a tragically long road for these two as they try to survive after going adrift. The author explores the pain of PTSD and depression for both the one suffering, as well as their loved one.
In the end, they will find their way back to one another. And even more importantly, they will get their happy ending. But, it's a long and ugly road to get there. Definitely save this one for when you're in the mood for a deep, ugly romance.
Every single word, every single moment is well drilled into my heart. I will not be forgetting Long Way Home anytime soon. Thank you Nicky James for these spectacular men and their heart-wrenching journey. This is a new found favorite which I will be re-reading often.
Nicky James
I live in the small town of Petrolia, Ontario, Canada and I am a mother to a wonderful teenage boy (didn't think those words could be typed together...surprise) and wife to a truly supportive and understanding husband, who thankfully doesn't think I'm crazy.
I have always had two profound dreams in life. To fall back hundreds of years in time and live in a simpler world, not bogged down by technology and to write novels. Since only one of these was a possibility I decided to make the other come alive on paper.
I write mm romance novels that take place in fantastical medieval type settings and love to use the challenges of the times to give my stories and characters life.
I have always had two profound dreams in life. To fall back hundreds of years in time and live in a simpler world, not bogged down by technology and to write novels. Since only one of these was a possibility I decided to make the other come alive on paper.
I write mm romance novels that take place in fantastical medieval type settings and love to use the challenges of the times to give my stories and characters life.
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