Stolen Moments by Ariel Tachna

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Blurb

After a year apart, teacher Jacob Peters and county judge Beau Braedon decide they can’t live without each other. There are just a few small obstacles to their Alabama love story. Jacob resents Beau’s paranoia about being outed, but Beau is convinced he’ll lose his seat on the bench if he admits to their relationship, and as a teacher at a Christian school, Jacob’s job is even more at risk. They could relocate, but Beau’s mother has Alzheimer’s and can’t be moved. And then there’s the tiny issue of Jacob’s infant son, Finn, and his mother, whom Jacob wed out of duty. In short, they are stuck.

But Beau has a long-term plan, and he’s prepared to swallow his fears and compromise with Jacob, because sharing stolen moments is no longer enough.

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Omg. This book. Ariel Tachna's Stolen Moments is an amazing read. It's an extremely touching and emotional read.

Beau and Jacob are two closeted men in a conservative, Southern town. After having a long time affair, they haven't seen each other in a year. Reunited now, all the old feelings and chemistry are still there, as well as all the problems.

Their story is full of regrets and pain. Jacob's stuck in a marriage with someone he doesn't love, and Beau is regretting everything that he did to get Jacob into that situation. 

Their story is sad; just so damn sad. These are two men who are in love, and who work so well together, but can't be out and proud in their small town. Both are stuck in a complicated situation, leaving my heart breaking for them. As far as when they get to spend their stolen moments together, they are super hot.

My favorite line is "Change requires a catalyst." And even better yet, is the importance of this line in their story.

Of course this story's heavy on the cheating, so avoid it if that's a hard limit for you, as this is a story of an ongoing affair.

In the end, it's a happy ever after as these two struggle to work out their issues. Eventually, they work to figure out what's right for them and the life they want. They have to deal with some homophobia first though. But the ending is magnificent and completely heart-warming.


Stolen Moments definitely isn't for everyone, with all the hiding, sneaking around, and lying. But I love it. It's a worthwhile emotional read about personal growth and taking chances.